It became July 2 2020 last night. The news coverage which is incapable of handling more than two topics at the same time is moving away from covering protests. My guess is that unemployment is next. We live in a strange time that will become stranger. I would remind you that ignorance is bliss and the TV has an off switch. You can focus on today which is I Forgot Day, Made In The USA Day, National Anisette Day, World Sports Journalists Day and UFO Day. I celebrate, sort of, the I Forgot Day frequently. Moving on. This is the day in 1776 that New Jersey gives the right to vote to all adults who could show a net worth of 50 pounds. On this day in 1843 an alligator falls from sky during a thunderstorm in Charleston, South Carolina. It was probably dropped from a tornado. This is the 2nd day of battle in 1863 at Gettysburg. The action was at Little Round Top and Cemetery Ridge. On this day in1890 Congress passes Sherman Antitrust Act. Finally, on this day in 1901 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid rob train of $40,000 at Wagner, Montana. This is the day in 1877 that Hermann Hesse, German-Swiss novelist and poet (Steppenwolf) was born. He said, “Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” This is also the day in 1961 that Ernest Hemingway decided that 61 years was long enough to live and committed suicide. He said, “Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” Pretty good advice from Mr. Hemingway. Now, try to make today as good as you can. It’s up to you. Abide.
