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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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- July 12, 2026
- Etch A Sketch Day 2026
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Etch A Sketch Day marks the introduction of the drawing toy I used to know and love back in 1960.
Today is National Etch A Sketch Day.
It is celebrated annually each July 12 and honors my first foray into crafting artworks with the play pretty invented by Frenchman Arthur Granjean in the late 1950s.
This day in 1960 the Ohio Art Company officially purchased the rights and began mass-producing the beloved silver knobbed red frame.
I would sit at the dinner table and play with the device for hours. Turning the horizontal and vertical positioning knobs in an attempt to create a true work of art ...
Achieving circles and arcs via the knobs remains lost on me to this day. I can assure you that the only legend my efforts turned me into was that one I maintained in my own mind.
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- July 11, 2026
- 7-Eleven Day 2026
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One of the first places I ever pursued personal refreshment was the 7-11 off of Yeamans Hall Road at Loftis Rd in Hanahan SC.
The place is now a hispanic seafood business and Looks NOTHING like a 7-11 — but back then all manner of goodies could be had for a buck or so and I was a frequent customer prior to relocating to Key West Florida under my Dad's Navy orders.
Alas, That was so long ago and I rue the loss of that simplicity of those times.
I was a rather uninvolved kid at George R Fishburne Elementary at that time. These days, each July 11th the store tries to pay homage to it's name and roots by offering free small Slurpees.
In my day the drink was Icee and I don't recall the circumstances of the switch to Slurpee but the products are for all practical intentions totally identical.
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- July 10, 2026
- National Kitten Day 2026
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So I've never been a "cat" person. Consider the horror of a local hawk running about 3 feet tall swooping down on a kitty of about 3 weeks old and flapping his wings to oblivion.
Yes, it appears I lost a guest kitty to a bird of prey only yesterday.
I was amazed at both the size and color of the two identical raptors which invaded my yard and pounced on the unsuspecting feline.
Never to be seen again.
Today is National Kitten Day.
It is observed each July 10 under the auspices of animal behaviorist Colleen Paige to honor the joy young felines bring us while promoting kitten adoption.
Yeah well ... provided they're not flown off to a brood of baby hawks, shreded and fed to the younger birds.I feel that at this stage of my life I am unqualified to recommend companion animals so I will defer that to some other advisor.
I hope you have a good day with whatever felines enhance your lives. I am not yet past the predation of a tiny young tabby by two 3 foot hawks in my own yard and without my permission.
They didn't even say "thank you." My elderly mother remains horrified.
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- July 9, 2026
- Traitor Hanks Birthday 2026
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It's Tom Hanks Birthday.
He was once one of my favorite actors.
That was then.
This is now.
We need Trump a LOT more than we ever needed Tom bitch ass Hanks.
I no longer view Tom Hanks as qualified to play any military part on any screen.
Turd boy.
Happy Birthday Slob.
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- July 8, 2026
- Oneofusismissing Day 2026
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Oneofusismissing Day happens each July 8 and offers a moment to memorialize loved ones and take note of those who have departed.
This day encourages the sharing of grief, consolation, and gratitude for the gift of life. It is a time to unite with others to honor memories, share stories, and find healing.
The day began in April 2021 by one Latonya Brown after she lost her daughter in an accident. While grieving over her loss, Brown realized that the sudden death of her child did not and could not sum up her life. Instead, it was a reminder that we only have one life, one chance to make the most out of it before our time on earth ends.
Each day we all lose loved ones to illness, accidents, crime, and sadly, suicide as well as other causative factors.
It doesn’t matter how these people died or why. What matters is how we choose to remember them and live our lives after they’re gone.
One of us may always be missing but this is okay in the end because there is life after death and it's okay to move on. Mourn as your heart directs you there is no "correct" way.
This is okay because there is life after death. We have a right to move on. It’s fine to try and laugh and again enjoy life. People shouldn’t feel guilty about letting go of a painful past or moving on from a tragic loss.
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- July 7, 2026
- National Dive Bar Day 2026
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So I've encountered a new term in my adventures which threw me aback briefly ... "dive bar".
I knew what a "dive" was in restaurants and I did a lot of diving in the Florida keys as a youngster but "dive bar" was pretty much lost on me.
Today is National Dive Bar Day.
It is observed every year on July 7 and celebrates the unique charm, character, and community spirit of neighborhood dive bars. The date also pays homage to Seagram's Seven Crown, which is a blended whiskey, and 7 Up the lemon and lime soft drink which are a mix of a cocktail supposedly developed at a dive bar.
Unlike upscale cocktail lounges or luxury bars, dive bars are known for their relaxed atmosphere, affordable drinks, welcoming regulars, and authentic local character.
We have a couple of them in the immediate area. My drinking pretty much ended 30 years back so I really don't have a "need" for one.
I view them as a nice touch of Americana and should I want to have a drink I may indulge in the future. No such opportunity has arisen in the recent past, however.
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