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- July 26, 2026
- National Aunt and Uncle's Day 2026
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All of my aunts and uncles have passed on. This makes me "Uncle Dave" to the next generation. I try to be a good uncle and participate in all the little "to dos" my nieces and nephews schedule during family holidays.
National Aunt and Uncle's Day is celebrated annually on July 26th.
It is an unofficial holiday dedicated to honoring the special role that aunts and uncles play as mentors, friends, and caregivers in family lives.
I don't claim to be a role model but I suppose this position is inevitable. I have advice on occasions. I invariably share life lessons.
I provide insights and safe spaces for discussions about things outside of parent-child dynamics.
I attempt to be a caretaker and look after all my great nieces and nephews. On occasion there are joyful childhood memories, and bring laughter to family gatherings.Mental Health Buffer: Clinical research notes that supportive extended family members like aunts and uncles can positively aid child development and emotional attachment.
All in all I try to be a good "Uncle Dave" and be there when I am requested.
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- July 25, 2026
- National Day of the Cowboy 2026
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Today is National Day of the Cowboy.
It is observed fourth Saturday of July and hits us on July 25, 2026.
It is observed to honor the history, grit, and cultural contributions of cowboys and cowgirls to the American legacy.
I have a checkered past with the cowboys of the world. When I was a child I considered myself a cowboy. What self respecting child in rural South Carolina wouldn't.
I religiously watched all the westerns on television — which were about the only morning television offerings at that time and I reveled in the fights and the songs and the lifestyle presented to me at that young age.
So a cowboy is an animal tender/herder who manages cattle on North American ranches, traditionally working on horseback, working the livestock, and maintaining ranch operations.
They grew out of the vaquero traditions brought to Mexico and Texas by Spanish settlers.
The lifestyle evolved rapidly after 1865 with cattle drives to northern railroads for transport to points beyond.
Historically cowboys included a high percentage of Mexican and Black individuals, even though media arts attempted their total erasure with the advent of the movie genre. SHAME.
Cowboys routinely performed branding, medical care for cattle, mending fences, and sorting herds.Horsemanship: Expert riding and managing specialized working horses, sometimes handled by wranglers.
Their tools include saddles, lariats aka lassos, spurs, chaps, and boots and of course knives, sidearms, and rifles.
Later iterations introduced the world to the "Space Cowboy" who incorporated my beloved technology to the job description to my utter delight.
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- July 24, 2026
- National Cousins Day 2026
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I have a number of cousins which I have invariably taken for granted over the years. Then one day I started losing them and only then did I experience retrospect and regrets for not spending more time with them.
Of the cosusins I have lost most notable is John Michael Holladay Sr who was in Astor, Florida when he passed from the sequela of smoking. It was all very sad because I feel that he had found his 'soul mate' who was Rose Frazier Holladay and they were very happy in their lives in that almost bayou appearing area of Lake County, Florida with all the nature and such it had to offer.
Then there was my absolute favorite cousin, Greg Gore from Mississippi. He was the funniest human being on the planet as far as I was concered and whenever I was around him I gafawed at his stories and how he stated certain elements of existence known to me. Some one that funny and with that wealth of social awareness regarding his surroundings should have lived forever.
Today is National Cousins Day.
It is observed each July 24.
It is an unofficial holiday dedicated to recognizing the lifelong friendships and unique bonds shared with cousins who often serve as our first childhood friends, playmates, and confidants.
Indeed some of my cousins were the very first people I interacted with as a young child. I miss so many of their extended families as well because I was closest to them over the years. anyway, I would have wished to be a better cousin had I known then what I know now. You never know how bad you're going to miss people until you lose them.
So days like National Cousins Day give me a momment to take pause and remember and wistfully wish for days gone by.
Remember your cousins. Remember your aunts, uncles, and signficant others because you won't have them forever.
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- July 23, 2026
- Happy Birthday Woody Harrelson 2026
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Today is the birthday of Woodrow Tracy Harrelson who was born July 23, 1961 in Midlands, Texas. He portrayed Woody Boyd on the hit sitcom, Cheers "Cheers" of which I was not a fan — although we did have our certain moments. He is pretty much a wide open fellow who imparts these characteristics to some of those portrayals upon which he embarks.
Some of the more daring roles he has undertaken include Larry Flynt and Lyndon B Johnson. I really wasn't a fan of the comedy White Men Can’t Jump nor the drama Indecent Proposal. Then he went and did it for me personally ...
He engaged Oliver Stone’s Wildman in Natural Born Killers with Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey, Jr, and Tommy Lee Jones. The film features the deadly antics of a couple named Mickey and Mallory Knox. They were both victims of traumatic childhoods who become psychopathic lovers and mass murderers at the whim of a sensationalist mass media. I swear it was a roller coaster ride of insanity I simply could not look away. It subjected me to imagery I had never seen on any screen before, big or small.
Anyway, I have decided that Woody Harrelson is one of my more favored actors due to his range and that which he has already shown me.
Today is his birthday.
Happy birthday to you !
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- July 22, 2026
- Uday and Qusay Hussein Went Down Hard in 2003
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During the tenure of Saddam Hussein as the fifth President of Iraq, Field Marshal of the Iraqi Armed Forces, Prime Minister of Iraq, and Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council innumerable atrocities were committed against the people and country of Iraq.
It was a family affair whereby his sons were endowed with titles and abilities to murder and maim at the drop of a hat and few would or could even stand up against them.
The monster sons of Saddam Hussein, Uday and Qusay, got their comeuppance this day in 2003.
Uday and Qusay Hussein were the powerful and feared sons of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
They held high military and political positions in Iraq and were killed by US forces on July 22, 2003.
On July 22, 2003, U.S. troops from the 101st Airborne Division surrounded a villa in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul after receiving a tip from an informant.
The brothers were killed after a four-hour gun battle. Both of the evil brothers suffered more than 20 bullet wounds from the heavy exchange of fire.
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- July 21, 2026
- National Junk Food Day 2026
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I spent too much time eating junk food during my youth.
It wasn't known to me as "junk food" back then. It was "fast food" which is likely just a synonym for "junk food".
I was content to go by McDonalds and eat a big mac ...
Or two.
Of course the milk shake and french fries were part of the deal. I was SO thankful for being allowed to partake of this exceedingly poor nutrition.
These are high fat, sugar, salt, and calorie and rather lacking in true complex nutritional value.
This I felt to be a function of a traveling populace needing to eat out more as they went hither, thither, and yon.
Today is National Junk Food Day.
It promotes the indulgence by people in their favorite food treats each time July 21 rolls around.
It's a special day to enjoy delicious snacks, fast food, and desserts without reservation, guilt, nor trepidation.
So should you be so inclined go ahead and superize those fries and slap another patty on that hamburger.
Today is National Junk Food Day and you should eat and be merry for tomorrow it all may kill you.
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- July 20, 2026
- NASA First Moon Landing 1969
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I witnessed the moon landing of Apollo 11 with Neil Armstrong being the first person to step on the Moon. I was sitting in the living room of our tiny shotgun house in a rural Aiken County community called "Hollow Creek" where we had relocated upon Dad's discharge from active duty in the Navy.
I was 14 years old and enthralled with the thoughts of technology and where it might take you. I kept this edge throughout the rest of my life, becoming a successful multiconversant programmer analyst, network technician, and hardware repair expert.
I held Subject Matter Expertise for a number of years during my tenure and when it was all done retired on a sizeable chunk of change.
Mr Armstrong achieved this historic milestone on July 21, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission with his now historic quote of
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Neil Armstrong
Apollo 11 Lander debark
Armstrong was followed onto the lunar surface by his crewmate, Buzz Aldrin.
Meanwhile, the third crew member, Michael Collins, remained in lunar orbit piloting the Command Module.
So now it is all relegated to history with most of the participants having passed away to greater rewards and the United Nations trying to hone in on the glory by involving their stupid third world asses where they were unable to proceed.
Happy 1st Moon Landing to the people that really matter.
Though I am now old and my present train of thoughts have turned to Elon Musk and all his projecsts those warm memories linger of that day.
Commander Neil Armstrong (the first person to walk on the Moon),
Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin (the second person to walk on the Moon), and
Command Module Pilot Michael Collins
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- July 19, 2026
- 1980 Moscow Olympics boycott
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The 1980 Moscow Olympics boycott was led by the United States to protest the late 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Instigated by the stupid cracker Jimmy Carter, a total of 65 nations refused to participate, whereas 80 countries sent athletes.
This boycott cost the Soviet Union an estimated $400 million in lost tourism and investment.
The boycott originated when US President Jimmy Carter issued an ultimatum demanding Soviet troops withdraw from Afghanistan by February 20, 1980, or the US would not attend the games.
After the Soviets ignored the deadline, the US Olympic Committee voted to support the boycott. Several other nations, including West Germany, Canada, and Japan, also joined in the protest. Some nations, such as Great Britain, were divided; while their governments supported the boycott, their Olympic associations left the decision to individual athletes.
Because of the massive political action, the 1980 Summer Games were severely impacted, recording the lowest number of participating nations since 1956. In retaliation for this boycott, the Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc allies subsequently boycotted the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles.
At the time I personally felt that all athletes who wished to participate should have been allowed to do so and that the hayseed hick in charge of the country should have butt out of the matter entirely.
Mr Carter was also the CinC of the armed forces during my hitch in the Navy. It was bad, but not as bad as the Biden era with a brain dead lout having been elected by the stupid left. How stupid can an ENTIRE country be? Apparently there are no limits.
Some things should remain outside the political sphere. Jimmy Carter may have been an exceptionally good man; but he was a lousy president and his legacy is that of the stupid cracker he remains in the grave.
Boo !
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- July 18, 2026
- World Listening Day 2026
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I have experienced a touch of deafness in my right ear. Sometimes it is worse sometimes it is better. The audiophile in me views this as a tragedy.
Today is World Listening Day.
It is organized by the World Listening Project and celebrates the art of actively listening to the sounds of the environment.
It aims to raise awareness about the significance of listening as a cultural practice and promotes sonic stewardship of the environment.
Through various events and initiatives, it encourages individuals worldwide to engage with and reflect upon the soundscape around them.
As Covey said so long ago it not enough to understand, but also be understood.
It all begins with listening.
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- July 17, 2026
- National Lottery Day 2026
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Unfortunately, I play the lottery. My choices are limited by the dullards the state puts in control.
For example, they terminated my favorite game "Lucky for Life" because limitations are what the state seems to be all about.
Today is National Lottery Day.
It is observed each July 17. The day was founded in 2018 by the Massachusetts State Lottery and claims there are significant contributions to be had from the profits of state run lotteries.
I play Megamillions and Powerball. Had I known what I know now in 2002 I would have never played the lottery once.
The odds are very tall and you will likely never win anything significant playing the crooks paradise it is in actuality.
I began playing the lottery in 2002, a year after my dear old dad passed. I rue the day I ever began.
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- July 16, 2026
- World Snake Day 2026
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I'm not the snake person I was in a younger day. In my youth I would wander the woods and ponds and dirt roads in rural Aiken County, South Carolina and collect all manner of reptiles including snakes — which are indigeneous to this area.
Nowadays I prefer to sit and remember those times rather continue the practice. Back in the day I was a rebel rouser and adventurer. Now I'm just a retired technology hack.
Today is World Snake Day.
It is observed each July 16 to raise awareness about the ecological importance of snakes, challenge negative stereotypes, and promote conservation ...
And generally not be a wuss about getting all up close and personal with your favorite serpent. It brings to the fore a need to protect over 3,500 species of these vital reptiles from threats like habitat loss.
We have a local zoo which I typically forego for local forays into the wild. Regardless of what you do I hope you will take a moment and consider these reptiles so central to conservation.
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- July 15, 2026
- National Give Something Away Day 2026
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Today is National Give Something Away Day.
It happens each July 15.
It encourages declutter, the sharing of blessings, and the practice of generosity.
Such are the ways of ulterior motive.
They need things for resale and convincing you that you don't need them is winning the battle.
My niece says I'm a packrat. How can this be when I regularly cart stuff off and discard them to Goodwill.
It's about donating item, time, and kindness to those in need.
Giving triggers positive mental benefits and contributes to a stronger, more supportive neighborhood.
Thank you but my generosity is limited in the rudeness of corporate entities such as the Lakeview Mortgage assholes and other rude stupid entities that the world could largely do without.
I am however generous in the field of donations of merchandise to Goodwill and charities in general.
So if you want to give something away this certainly is a good day for it.
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- July 14, 2026
- National Nude Day 2026
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Yeah, I won't be featuring any of this anytime soon.
Today is National Nude Day.
It is observed each July 14th.
It originates in the most proud country of New Zealand in the early 2000s, this body-positive holiday is now observed in over 30 countries as a way to promote naturism, reject rigid social norms, and comfortably enjoy the human form in its natural state.
So we have a number of people on the earth that are just warm for our naked form and feel the need to cast off any and all garments relying on local laws and naturist etiquette to save you from the red necks and the mud and the blood and the beer.
Participation indicates a need for sunscreen where you wouldn't normally apply it. You need to be conscious of those laws which may or may not apply. You need to maintain appropriate eye contact. Sure, that's what I'm gonna do.
Finally you have to pick an appropriate environment. A family friendly naturist club will NOT be called "Hedonism".
Yeah, you can always be like me and "just say no". My modesty sometimes assumes full control of it's own accord.
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- July 13, 2026
- Fool's Paradise Day 2026
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Today is Fool's Paradise Day.
It is observed each July 13 in a whimsical unofficial holiday that would have you abandon the the harsh realities of daily life.
There is a movie by the same name but it has lesser consideration in my mind.
Perhaps had I taken the time to watch it, but it simply did not catch my interest.
It a time to embrace your imagination, indulge mental escapism, and take time for daydreams or hobbies that bring you joy.
The day promotes embracing bliss and dedication of the day to mental relaxation in any way you choose.
It's a day to shine light on those too-good-to-be-true promises or potential scams.
It is not a day to base happiness of false hope.
So apparently these fools display some semblance of awareness!
Disconnect, read, enjoy.
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