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April 30, 2026
National Honesty Day 2026
Honest Abe    
Honesty is the moral character of being truthful, sincere, and straightforward, encompassing both actions and words, and serving as a foundation for trust, integrity, and self-awareness.

It involves aligning one's internal beliefs with external actions, fostering credibility, peace of mind, and stronger, more respectful relationships.

Types of Honesty

•  Truthfulness refers to speaking the truth and avoiding lies.
•  Sincerity implies freedom from deceit or hypocrisy.
•  Authenticity aka "self-honesty" is the aspect of being true to oneself, acknowledging one’s own feelings, and acting in accordance with personal values.
•  Integrity: Consistency in words and actions, often linked to fairness and trustworthiness.
•  Transparency/Candor is being open, direct, and straightforward.

Role of Honesty in Relationships and Trust — honesty is essential for building trust, respect, and long-lasting relationships.

It provides for open communication by enabling honest yet compassionate, open communication, which is key for personal and professional relationships.

It prevents misunderstanding by the elimination of hypocrisy and contradictions that create confusion.

The benefits of honesty are said to include improved mental and physical health, build strong character, self respect, and personal integrity. It can improve relationships and foster those interpersonal relationships which are deeper and more authentic.

Finally, honesty can give you that peace of mind which arises from being your authentic self and leading a moral life with principals instead of leading some life of fantasy.

Honesty Day is a special day celebrated every year, encouraging everyone to be truthful and open in all aspects of life.

It happens each April 30 and is geared toward straightforth communication in politics, relationships, consumer relations and historical education. Committing to being honest in all aspects of life builds stronger, more trusting relationships.

I'm sorry to say my honesty took quite the beating in my younger days. I am happy to report that I am by and large my authentic self all the time now. Luckily I came to my senses while there was adequate time to work on it all ...

Go now, and be honest unto the people !

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April 29, 2026
Happy Birthday Jimmy 2026
    Jim and Sonya




Happy birthday Jimmy


You're not getting older, you're becoming a classic !

Age is simply the number of years the world has been enjoying your brilliance.

Hope your birthday is as special as you are.

Wishing you all the happiness someone as nice as you deserves.

Many happy returns.

Dave








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April 29, 2026
International Noise Awareness Day 2026
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Noise is a nuisance. It distracts. It irritates. It annoys. Like my brother who talks more shit than a ten cent Japanese radio ... it is out to disrupt your existence in a constant background babble or hiss or buzz you can't escape.

Today is International Noise Awareness Day.

So take the plunge and celebrate the day ...

The 31st Annual International Noise Awareness Day is an international event to raise awareness of the harmful effects of noise on hearing, health, concentration and quality of life, and inspire positive action in your community.

There are so many reasons to be passionate about turning down the volume on noise, but it all comes down to this:

Protect Your Hearing. Protect Your Health.

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April 28, 2026
Workers Memorial Day 2026
    hardhat
I recall my old hardhat days working for a multinational construction firm.

I fit into the scheme of things rather like a garish set of mismatched shoes and quickly returned to teaching college rather than suffer another day at the whims of some stupid client civil engineer who thought he was the sun and the moon and the stars when he was is just another dumb ass getting in the way and breathing up all the air...

I "am not" and "never was" OVERHEAD.

Today is Workers' Memorial Day.

It is observed each April 28.

It is an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, injured, disabled, or made ill by their work.

I suppose it doesn't count when it's just another stupid know-it-all civil engineer making you sick.

Their slogan is "Remember the dead — Fight for the living," and promotes the honoring of victims, supporting their families, and campaigning for safer working conditions.

It marks the day the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) went into effect in 1971, which brought workplace safety regulations in the US.

Workers Memorial Day emphasizes that safety is a fundamental right, advocating for stronger safety laws and better protection against workplace hazards.

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April 27, 2026
Morse Code Day 2026
Telegraph Key     

When I was a child in the cub scouts back in Aragona Village at Virginia Beach Virginia I learned morse code symbology.

I was highly motivated in this endeavor and dare say the effort was totally wasted on a boy with no ambition but an inquisitive mind and proficient intellect.

Ideally this would have been placed into practice but all I did was learn the dots and dashes to a level of exhibition but I never attempted to exploit this skill in any manner of work place for my own benefit.

I dare say it was paramount to the dabbling in amateur radio for nothing I also pursued later in my life.

Today is Morse Code Day.

It is observed each April 27 — which corresponds to the birthday of Samuel Morse — who was born April 27, 1791 and was the co-inventor of the telegraph and the Morse code signaling system.

This day honors the historic communication method of dots and dashes, which paved the way for modern digital communication.
 

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April 26, 2026
National Kids and Pets Day 2026
    pet python
Kids love their pets.

There's even a day marking the relationship called National Kids and Pets Day which is observed each April 26 since 2005.

This day was founded by one Colleen Paige to promote that bond between children and animals while raising awareness for shelter pet adoption.

It focuses on teaching safety, responsible pet ownership, and the proper care of animals to children.

The day serves as a reminder that proper training and supervision for both kids and pets are the basis for lifelong, positive relationships between children and pets.

So happy National Kids and Pets Day and try not to become lunch.

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April 25, 2026
National Rebuilding Day 2026
Casa Beatrice early construction     
My mother recently rebuilt her home to accommodate her new lifestyle.

National Rebuilding Day is is observed on the last Saturday of April which will make it April 25, 2026 this year.

It is used to promote the repair of homes, revitalization of communities, and attempts to ensure residents can live safely and independently, often addressing issues like plumbing, electrical, and structural repairs.

It is considered the flagship event of National Rebuilding Month.

Thousands of volunteers nationwide come together to provide free, critical health and safety home repairs for low-income families, veterans, and older adults. You can participate by volunteering for local Rebuilding Together affiliates to assist with repairs, painting, and yard cleanup. There are cost effective and free services available toward this end.

Happy National Rebuilding Day.

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April 24, 2026
The Greeks invade Troy within Trojan Horse 1184 BC
    Trojan horse
On this day in 1184 BC the Greeks entered then invaded Troy with the Trojan Horse and sacked the city.

The Trojan Horse was a massive hollow wooden horse designed and executed by Epeius and constructed by the Greeks as a fake "gift" or offering to the goddess Athena.

It was created to infiltrate the city of Troy after a 10 year siege and concealed elite Greek warriors, including Odysseus who masterminded the trick, Menelaus, and others who waited silently within awaiting the order to attack.

The Trojan Horse is widely considered a myth or literary invention and not a true historical event.

While the Trojan War was likely based on real, historical conflicts in the 12th through 13th century BC and Troy was a real city, the story of the, hollow, soldiers-filled wooden horse is not supported by evidence and likely represents a metaphorical siege engine or poetic invention.

So as such the event is primarily known from myths and the verbiage now describes a deception used to pass unnoticed through defenses.

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April 23, 2026
National Picnic Day 2026
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I don't go on many picnics anymore.

I recall a time in my childhood when it was once of my favorite past times.

Today is National Picnic Day.

It is observed annually on April 23 to encourage people to take a break, pack a meal, and enjoy the outdoors.

It's a reasonable excuse to embrace spring weather by visiting a park, beach, or having a backyard picnic with friends and family.

They often involving easy-to-eat foods like sandwiches, fruits, and snacks.

While April 23 is the primary U.S. National Picnic Day, International Picnic Day is held on June 18.

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April 22, 2026
Earth Day 2026
Earth Day is an international event observed each Aprill 22 since 1970 under the auspices of Senator Gaylord Nelson following a major oil spill involved in ree planting, cleanups, and educational campaigns. The day involves itself with environmental issues, such as pollution, climate change, and habitat loss, and to encourage actions that protect the planet's natural resources.

The observation is singularly responsible for creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

One may participate in planting trees, organizing community cleanups, reducing plastic waste, and promoting green energy the clean up of neighborhoods and parks, recycling, composting, saving water, using public transport, and allegedly reducing meat consumption — good luck with that.

Earth Day

As the unabashed carnivore I remain I do not foresee the diminishment of any red meat eating on my part. Sustainable energy has been adopted by the UN in their pursuit of world domination. It is central to Agenda 2030 which is simply the mechanism by which they confiscate your property and kill you if necessary to assume control of you and your entire country.
The green new deal is a common confidence game of the democrats and globalists toward that end.

Try not to be as stupid as those who think Greta Thunberg knows anything or that AOC is an intellectual when she is a mere mouthy dumbass bartender elected by idiot New Yorkers.

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April 21, 2026
Rome was founded in 753 BC
    Romulus, Remus, She Wolf
On this day in 753 BC Rome was founded.

According to legend, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC, by Romulus.

He became its first king after killing his twin brother, Remus, following a dispute over which hill upon which to build.

Palatine Hill was favored by Romulus and the Aventine Hill was favored by Remus.

Romulus founded the city on Palatine Hill, named it Rome, established the Senate, and created the first military units.

The twins were purportedly sons of Mars and abandoned at the Tiber River before being nursed by a she-wolf.

Romulus and Remus were grandsons of Numitor of Alba Longa.

They were ordered to be drowned but were spared and raised by a shepherd and his wife, Faustulus and Acca Larentia.

The traditional date of 753 B.C. was established by scholar Marcus Terentius Varro.

The story serves more as a foundational myth connecting Rome to divinity and noble ancestry than as literal historical fact.

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April 20, 2026
International Weed Day 2026
marijuana    
Today is 4/20 making it International Weed Day.

This day celebrates and touts marijuana which remains largely illegal in the United States.

Far be it from me to buck the legality issues nor the health controversies surrounding "the weed with the roots in Hell" for I quit all recreational drugs some 30 years ago.

I remain fine with this decision and I'm okay if weed becomes legalized as well.

I guess I'm either very flexible or ambivalent.

I never missed the pot smoking from that first day I stopped partaking.

Happy International Weed Day.

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April 19, 2026
Premiere of The Simpsons in 1987
The Simpsons

On this day in 1987 The Simpsons created by Matt Groening first appeared as a series of animated shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. These first efforts were typically less than a minute in length.

Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie would evolve into the highly polished iteration I watched for many years until I figured I was too old and mature to continue this childs play.

Who could guess that monster of entertainment they would ultimately become. The shorts were produced by Klasky Csupo and featured a much rougher, sketch-like animation style compared to the later, polished series.

These shorts ran for three seasons before being spun off into the half-hour series in 1989. The very first Simpsons short, was entitled "Good Night,"

And thusly the legend began ...

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April 18, 2026
World Heritage Day 2026
Fuck the UN

    
It is World Heritage Day, aka the International Day for Monuments and Sites was created in 1982 by the International Council on Monuments and Sites.

As is usual, the UN tries to step in and assume credit for any and all things even though they are an international coalition of third world foreigners out to rule and own your property and even take your life if they encounter difficulties confiscating everything you own.

They tout a vague definition they call "sustainability" as their rationale for killing everyone outside their purview and taking over their property via agenda 2030 and other subterfuge. Green areas hell. They want to bury you and assume ownership of your legacy.

The WHO is simply another arm of this insidious criminal organization who needs to vacate the United States while they still can. Someday we'll get a President strong enough to evict these degenerates immediately and confiscate that part of New York given to them by John D Rockefeller, Jr who had more money than sense. He donated the funds to purchase the land for the United Nations headquarters in New York City

World Heritage Day is observed annually on April 18 under the auspices of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization which simply another mechanism by which they attempt to control the world.

The thrust is to define cultural identities worldwide so they will know exactly who they are taking over and how they may pillage that culture for their own gain.

The day was created to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural and historical sites worldwide.

The United Nations is death. They are third world criminals who wish to take charge of your affairs and own you.

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