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- October 8, 2026
- International Octopus Day 2026
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The tropical island phase of my childhood introduced me to much in the way of fish and marine species with which I engaged in study and observation.
One of those specimens in my collection were a few octopus samples which I found to be intelligent and interactive and fun. These were to be had in various coral reef container type objects like jars, cans, and such and I maintained a saltwater tank for these escapades.
An octopus is a soft-bod
ied, eight-limbed marine mollusk belonging to the class Cephalopoda and the order Octopoda. The the plural word for "octopus" underwent various enumerations based on current information at that time.
• Octopuses: The standard and most widely accepted English plural. (I sometimes bastardized this to octopussies because I was always attempting to be the comedian.
• Octopodes: A Greek-derived plural (oktōpodes). (This was my preferred plural).
• Octopi: A common historical mistake assuming a Latin. second-declension ending, though actually incorrect because the word is Greek in origin.
International Octopus Day is observed each October 8 under the auspices of The Octopus News Magazine Online since 2007 to honor the unique biology, intelligence, and ecological importance of octopuses. It marks the start of International Cephalopod Awareness Days which run through October 12.
Octopi are interesting animals which can interact with you at a surprisingly insightful manner. Should I ever find myself back living in the Florida keys or somewhere with ample habitat I will likely engage them as pets once again.
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- October 7, 2026
- Birthday of Simon Cowell 2026
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Simon Phillip Cowell is an English television personality, record executive and businessman. I recall his appearances on those programs featuring him that I used to watch regularly but now only see in syndication and on various video recordings.
Mr Cowell has judged
The British television talent competition shows
Pop Idol (2001–2003),
The X Factor (2004–2010; 2014–2018),
Britain's Got Talent (2007–present),
As well as the American television talent competition shows
American Idol (2002–2010),
The X Factor (2011–2013), and
America's Got Talent (2016–present)
Mr Cowell founded the British entertainment company Syco Entertainment in 2005, as well as its defunct predecessor, Syco Music (also known as S Records) in 2002.
He is the creator of the X Factor and Got Talent television franchises, which have been adapted internationally.
I recall a certain anger in his disposition which automagically disappeared when his son was born.
I'm feeling as though the child has influenced his life and immersed him in positivity because he is now a pleasant demeanor whereas he was once abrupt and abrasive.
He was born in Lambeth, London, United Kingdom October 7, 1959. He is 66 years young.
Happy birthday and continued success.
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- October 6, 2026
- National Plus Size Appreciation Day 2026
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I have consorted with a number of plus sized women in my day.
This is primarily a result of limited choices but I must say a few of them were far beyond satisfactory over the years.
Today is National Plus Size Appreciation Day.
It is observed each October 6th under the auspices of Danielle White of Women Rock, Inc since 2017.
In our never ending pursuit of self-love, body image, and challenge traditional beauty standards — which physical attraction rarely calls forth it makes a point of elegance, talent, and the economic buying power of plus-size individuals.
Affectionately known as 'buffarillos' terms like voluptuous, curvy, and full-figured are common, more flattering ways to describe a plus-size body.
Me, I go for the ample female form inasmuch as I am pretty ample myself.
About the only thing my personal interest will reject are school teachers.
Get along little dogies.
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- October 5, 2026
- National Do Something Nice Day 2026
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I am known to be kind when I'm able. Sometimes people tick me off like when they think they know enough to take down my web resources as if I'm as stupid as they are. All-in-all I try to get along and share what I can with my fellow person and not hurt or damage the property of others.
I wish everyone attempted such consideration.
Today is National Do Something Nice Day.
It is observed each October 5.
It is an "unofficial holiday" meant to spread positivity, practice empathy, and brighten someone else's day through small, intentional acts of kindness.
Doing something nice for someone can be as simple as sending a quick text of appreciation or letting a car merge into your lane.
You might send a text to message an old friend out of the blue just to say hello.
You might compliment a coworker or stranger and tell them you like their style.
You might leave a good online review to assist a small local business in ecommerce.
You might exhibit patience by allowing someone to go ahead of you in a line or traffic.
It never hurts to extend a bubble of kindness around your fellow person in the name of empathetic humanity.
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- October 4, 2026
- National Taco Day 2026
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I was once a big fan of Taco Bell. I was surprised to discover the popularity of the establishment in Southern California in the late 1970s though the mid 1980s ...
But it was a force with which to be reckoned with along side my personal favorite of all times, Naugles.
Nowadays I don't patronize the establishment with their stupid workers, questionable hygiene, failure to buy wholesome ingredients and infuriating kiosk with which they expect YOU to take your OWN order.
The management is obviously delusional or stupid or both IMHO.
Today is National Taco Day because of a promotion by the fast food establishment Del Taco — where I was also known to get lunch from time to time.
It's sad to note that the root of the day is promotional and not some historical or cultural anniversary.
October 4th became National Taco Day in 2009 due to a promotional marketing campaign by the fast-food chain Del Taco, rather than any specific historical or cultural anniversary. It was changed to the first Tuesday in October due to that fickle thing called marketing people.
Marketing people are highly over rated in general.
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- October 3, 2026
- Life is about getting past things
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Yeah, as I'm maintaining a civil disposition toward those with whom I interact I must admit that I'm really writing some rather nasty countermeasures for hack attempts.
I feel that in life we should try to move forward by accepting what has happened, learning the lesson, and refusing to let past pain control your present.
Letting go protects your energy: Holding onto old hurts, anger, or regret drains the mental focus needed for today.
Letting go avoids repeating cycles: Dwelling on mistakes without reframing them keeps you stuck in familiar, unhelpful patterns.
Letting go allows us to open up to the present. It makes us available for true opportunities and peace only exist right now, not in the mirror.
Letting go permits acceptance of reality whereby we may acknowledge that the past is finished and cannot be rewritten.
Obtaining lessons from reality allows us to view failures or setbacks as feedback and teachers rather than permanent proof of your worth.
Those who practice forgiveness evolve to Let go of grudges against yourself and others to release the emotional burden.
Becoming grounded in today allows the use of simple mindfulness or sensory exercises to bring your attention back to the immediate moment.
I intend to utilize that same unfairness leveled upon me with malice aforethought.
I'm rather inclined to attack others for attacking me.
Have a nice day fuckers.
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- October 2, 2026
- I hate to do this again ...
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Lately I have a revived set of sophomoric hack attempts. It's as if the individual involved has no grasp of who knows what and who doesn't.
So I must implement my austere firewall yet again because it is the only way to deal with some idiots. It's not like I'm sitting out here and just going to take it.
Yet again I have already firewalled all class A networks originating outside the USA. As I encounter American subnets hosting these dirt bags I'll deal with them piecemeal.
If you are innocent of such activity but can no longer access the blog I apologize.
Too many ISPs have no inkling of what comprises acceptable practices or customer behavior. I'm afraid that if you or your subnet have a single hack attempt log entry you are going away for good. I lost interest in reader antics and attempts at destruction a long time ago and ended up firewalling by subnet, not individual IP.
I don't need the grief and I'm okay with making misbehavior unable to access my stuff ...
What stupid people populate the earth thinking they can have their way messing with anyone and everyone by attempting to trash code segments they cannot even reach.
I got your number stupid person.
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- October 1, 2026
- National Hair Day 2026
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I have been hair frustrated since I was a child. My dad thought it a function of "human decency" to be seen anyway than as an onion. The 1970s brought me frustration and chagrin ... if not downright hatred for my dear old dad. When everyone else was allowed to make decisions over their hair I was forced to submit to those of others.
No wonder I grew up to have less tolerance. Over the years I set my issues with him aside and we embarked on a much better relationship until his passing. I still cry at his death for he really went down hard &mdash and all the hard feelings I suffer as well as that accompanying angst we went through persists in my mind to this day.
Today is National Hair Day.
We observe it each October 1st since 2017 under the auspices of the hair care product company NuMe in honor hair as a tool for self-expression and to appreciate hairstylists, care products, and styling tools.
Yeah, so many others are far better than me to give hair advice ... much less promote hair diversity I was never allowed to pursue, the utter lack of individuality that was tolerated by my father, much of the self-confidence he destroyed in my soul, and creative styling routines which were strictly verboden.
I hope you had better luck with your choices of hairstyles than the NONE I was allowed.
Happy National Hair Day to you.
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- September 30, 2026
- International Translation Day 2026
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I have never been truly bilingual.
I have scared a few people along the way because there is certain phraseology with which I have been experienced.
Today is International Translation Day.
It is observed each September 30 under the auspices of The International Federation of Translators since 1953 to honor the work of language professionals who connect nations in an effort to foster development, a sense of international peace, and universal understanding.
It is held on September 30 because that is the feast day of Saint Jerome.
He was a Christian scholar who translated the Bible into Latin and is known as the patron saint of translators.
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- September 29, 2026
- National Coffee Day 2026
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I have been a coffee drinker most of my life. When I was a child my dad would fix coffee with cream and sugar then toss in a slice of bread then stir it up well and ...
voila breakfast was served.
So from Mare Island at Vallejo California there was my indoctrination into coffee as a breakfast item.
Over the years I became more accustomed to a civilized 'cup of joe' and indulged the hot drink from after that onwards.
Today is National Coffee Day.
Aroma, body, acidity, and flavor comprise an evasive balance I'm after. There was a time when I would buy roasted beans and grind my own perc mix. I have even been known to spring for a bag of Luwak beans which were shitted out of the ass of civets somewhere in Malaysia. That was a big 100 dollar bag of nothing. I didn't even get stank bref.
I'll have to admit that the primary impetus for me and my porcelain cup was the kick of the caffiene. I like a nice pickmeup to get me going on occasion.
I hope you have time to sit down and drink a cup or two yourself.
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- September 28, 2026
- World Rabies Day 2026
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I have never had nor known an active victim of infection with the human rabies virus.
Today is World Rabies Day.
We observe the day annually on September 28 in the name of global awareness regarding rabies prevention and honor Louis Pasteur, who developed the first effective rabies vaccine.
This year's theme is "Stronger Together" under the auspices of the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC).
The best information discusses those difficulties of treatment and prolonged course of the disease.
It is far better to attempt avoidance of human rabies virus if at all possible rather undergo which is a most difficult cure. The mortality in symptomatic cases of rabies approaches 100%.
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- September 27, 2026
- National Chocolate Milk Day 2026
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In earlier times I refrained from a lot of the chocolate in my life due to it's propensity for causing acne on my face.
Now then, I realize that dermatologists "claim" that chocolate consumption does not cause acne at all. I contest this notion and call them on it.
Only recenly did I stop getting acne from the consumption of chocolate.
I drink almond milk with my chocolate but I do not feel it is the cause of the lack of acne afterward.
Today is National Chocolate Milk Day.
It is observed each September 27th.
It is one of those fun food holiday dedicated to enjoying a cold or warm glass of chocolate milk.
It was invented by one Irish physician named Sir Hans Sloane. He invented a milk and cocoa mixture in Jamaica during the late 1680s. He returned to England, where apothecaries first sold it as a medicine before it became a popular sweet treat.
So on this day you should feel free to pour a tall, cold glass of store-bought or homemade chocolate milk.
You may mix cocoa powder or chocolate syrup into regular dairy or plant-based milk
Use chocolate milk as a tasty ingredient in pancake batter, oatmeal, or post-workout shakes.
Me, I have a glass every so often and now I enjoy it more since I no longer suffer a faceful of zits afterward.
I suppose getting older isn't ALL bad.
Happy National Chocolate Milk Day to you !
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- September 26, 2026
- Happy Birthday Linda Hamilton
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When I engaged the Terminator franchise with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton I became lost in thefuturistic science fiction upon which it is based. It was both the evolution and strength of the characters which really did affect me and tickle my entertainment fancy.
Today is Linda Hamilton's birthday.
Linda Hamilton was Born September 26, 1956 at Salisbury, MD.
She is 69 years old today.
Her last husband is James Cameron with whom she was married from 1997 through 1999. Her second marriage was to one Bruce Abbott from 1982 through 1989.
Her children are Josephine Archer Cameron, Dalton Abbott.
Her siblings are Leslie Hamilton Gearren, Ford Hamilton, Laura Hamilton.
Her parents are Carroll Stanford Hamilton, and Barbara K Holt.
She is 5′ 5″ in height.
She remains an icon in my memory for her develop of Sarah Connor as a character and a force with which to be reckoned in her own right.
Linda Carroll Hamilton is an American actress.
She is primarily known for portraying tough, strong, persistent, tenacious characters. She debuted in film in 1979 (the year I got out of the Navy) prior to realizing fame with her starring role as Sarah Connor in The Terminator and two of its sequels, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Terminator: Dark Fate.
I have watch all of these films multiple times and enjoyed her performances each and every time.
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- September 25, 2026
- National Comic Book Day 2026
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My comic book heyday was around 1965 - 1967 at George R Fishburne Elementary School in Hanahan SC. I had friends who shared their collections with me inspiring me to spend hours and hours reading them and re-reading them to my heart's content. I only wish I could recall everybody's names.
Today is National Comic Book Day.
It is observed on September 25 to honor the artistic merit, artists, and stories contained within comic books.
The genre was given rise in popular culture in the United States. They are aka comic magazines.
In general they feature drawn sequential and opposing panels representing individual scenes. Each scene often includes descriptive prose and written narratives. When placed together, the panels form a complete story or a portion of a serial.
People who collect comic books are referred to as pannapictagraphists.
Though I was very interested in comic books for a significant portion of my childhood I am happy to say I moved on long ago. Now I attend the movies which feature live versions of these characters which I continue to enjoy.
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