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- November 16, 2024
- National Charles Day 2024
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I have known a number of persons named Charles in my lifetime. They were all varied in stature, humor, and intellect and it stands to reason that this is due to the variance between people in general.
Today is National Charles Day.
It is observed on November 16 annually and is dedicated to celebrating and increasing awareness of the name "Charles".
This day also offers a moment in time to discuss famous people named Charles in the world, their contributions, and the uniqueness of their names.
The meaning of the name, nicknames, and variations may also come to the fore. Charles is from the Germanic word ‘Karl,’ meaning a "full-grown man" or simply "a man".
Charles, Prince of Wales, was born November 14, 1948, is the late Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son who became King after being heir to the British throne for a very long while. He was a good son who declined to request his mother's abdication. However, I have personally had moments where I considered his general taste in women and female companionship.
As for me, I am okay with my own name which is not Charles, but is biblical and means 'beloved'.
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- November 15, 2024
- National Family Civility Day 2024
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Intolerance is not a bragging right. We should make accommodations for family members who transgress our feelings regardless of how important we feel those circumstances are.
For example, I have been a stalwart opponent of homosexuality. My protests against the gay lifestyle are the stuff of legend. Well, now I have learned I have a gay relative. Am I to reject this person solely on my opinion of their sexuality and lifestyle or do I set it aside for purposes of family harmony and good will.
Well, after pondering the notion extensively I have decided this person in particular represents a faction for which I should set aside my objections in the name of peace and harmony. In the name of family.
I met this person and felt it immoral to reject them over something they ostensibly didn't pick for themselves nor can control.
Oh the travesty of hipocracy this brings to mind. Be all of it as it may I am going to lighten up now because this is not a man claiming to be a woman or a woman claiming to be a man. It is someone attracted to someone of his same gender.
Life is about getting past things. I will now overlook homosexuality as a trigger item in my life on the behalf of this relative who is a quiet reserved person deserving of my accommodation. Transgenders WILL NOT be so lucky in my presence. Better give me very wide berth or be well armed.
Today is National Family Civility Day.
It happens each November 15th annually in the name of celbrating all types of families who are civil to and support each other.
It began as a notion of Dr Rebecca Harper of the Family Civility Institute in 2019 and recognizes nuclear families, blended families, families with disabilities, childless families, and chosen families such as friends or significant others.
I feel this encompasses sexual orientation as well and as such I'm stepping back from my severe criticisms because my relative impressed me with the fact that is it most certainly warranted.
Such is my life. Monitor and adjust. I have encountered reason for an exception to my attitudes and have made it.
Happy National Family Civility Day.
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- November 14, 2024
- World Diabetes Day 2024
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We have yet another World Diabetes Day. It has been observed since 1991 under the auspices of the International Diabetes Foundation and the World Health Organization.
This was back before the WHO and UN became the underhanded purveyors of subterfuge they are now trying to take over and rule the earth. Like that will ever happen.
Diabetes is a chronic disease where the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin if any at all. It also leads to serious health conditions and, is why we take this day to spread awareness and education.
The historical record indicates diabetes has been "a thing" since 1550 BC. Insulin was discovered in 1922.
There are two types of diabetes recognized since about 1850:
Type II (adult onset) diabetes has ballooned to 90% of the those affected.
Type I (juvenile onset) diabetes constitutes the rest.
So if you have or suspect diabetes it's a very good idea to go under the care of a physician. Keep it all in check, as I do with my oral antidiabetic medicines and you should be able to get along grandly with the condition.
See Also:
World Diabetes Day 2021
World Diabetes Day 2020
World Diabetes Day 2018
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- November 13, 2024
- World Kindness Day 2024
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In my life I have been taught the Biblical tenet "love is kind".
In my parents attempt at actually "raising" me, I have been instructed that I should be kind to dumb animals and other humans I encounter along the way.
Toward that end I try to keep my natural tendency for combativeness to a minimum. Yeah, I'm somewhat of a loner and attempt to keep much of the world at bay. Perhaps rightfully so. Perhaps not.
This being said I am also quite the pushover when it comes to contributing that which I am and have to others.
This has sometimes resulted in personal issues of finance but I got past it all.
World Kindness Day is an international observance since November 13, 1998 under the auspices of the World Kindness Movement. This movement is actually a coalition of non-governmental organizations and is observed in many countries.
So as it has been said to me far better to be kind and try to help than to leave others to suffer. I try to remember this. I also seem to attempt maintaining a certain aloofness which goes against all of that as well. All I may do is the best that I can with others.
I am quite approachable and engaging in the absence of some woke bullcrap being spouted off in my face.
1 Corinthians 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 14:10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification. 15:39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
Holy Bible, King James Version
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- November 12, 2024
- National Happy Hour Day 2024
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My watering hole days ended a while back.
Once upon a time I could be found at some bar downing various alcoholic concoctions, listening to music, and yapping with the other barflies. In the beginning I drank a lot of vodka, but by and large I was a 'gin and tonic' man.
There came a time when I felt the environment lacked sufficient stimulation of the correct type and I that needed to immerse myself in those things which made me more marketable in the work place.
It was about that time that I shunned the bars for overtime and became the proverbial "dull boy" created by all work and no play.
I will say that the rewards were subject to delayed gratification but now I'm sitting pretty with a pension and house that's almost paid for.
One of the things I engaged during my drinking days was happy hour. Typically in the 5-7 pm range — though they actually could vary from establishment to establishment it was a time to tie one on when I felt the inclination.
Happy hours are an evolution of those military types seeking altered consciousness after putting in a rough day. I'm told that they began with the US Navy so I certainly got my attraction to them honestly ... only to drop them when I became overpowered by career consciousness.
Today is National Happy Hour Day.
Nobody knows the actual beginning of the tradition but needless to say it remains available if you need to get schnockered. Unfortunately for me those days passed long ago.
Something about eating and living indoors made them become passe.
See Also:
National Happy Hour Day 2022
Happy Hour Day 2021
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- November 11, 2024
- Veterans Day 2024
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Today is Veterans Day.
I am a veteran. This means I have served in the armed forces. I was honorably discharged at the end of my obligated time of service on June 10, 1979. I'm not especially proud of my service, but I did attempt to follow the rules and freely admit at this juncture that I should have been more 'gung ho'.
I know a lot of other veterans. Some of my best friends were shipmates during my hitch with the Navy. I am sorry to say that many of these have been lost to their passing.
Most recently were my best friend, Jerry Landry of Barnstable Massachusetts who had found his reason for being in the form of a high school teacher.
My very good friend, Clark Orwick — who was originally from Atlanta — but traveled extensively with 'Ded Bob' (he was the character's bearer, Smuj). He passed in Michigan in the midst of some Renaissance fair excursion which too had become his life and
calling with which he was very happy.
It began as Armistice Day and is a federal holiday in the United States observed each year on November 11 honoring our military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It now coincides with other holidays, including the aforementioned Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. These are commemorated in other countries, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I.
Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major US veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
Veterans deserve our appreciation and respect for their sacrifices while protecting and serving our country.
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- November 10, 2024
- Brittany Murphy Birthday in Heaven
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Back in my good ole 'King of the Hill' watching days —
Which so happened to correspond with some of the worse days of my entire career I was a fan of Brittany Murphy.
She voiced over the sometimes goofy animated character Luanne Platter on Fox's King of the Hill for the entirety of its run which begain in 1997 and ended in 2010.
Sometimes her character was over the top and emotionally labile. Her performances in the program were a particular favorite of mine nonetheless.
Brittany Anne Bertolotti Murphy-Monjack was born in Atlanta on November 10, 1977 and passed under circumstances characterized as "disputed" on December 20, 2009.
She was an American actress and singer, known for her work in comedy and drama.
She relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting hitting big as Tai Frasier in Clueless in 1995.
Brittany Murphy passed on December 20, 2009 at the age of 32. Those circumstance were disputed by family members.
Her death was ruled as the result of pneumonia made worse by anemia.
Hers was a risen star which shone brightly then dimmed all too soon.
Rest in peace Brittany Murphy and my dear Luanne Platter.
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- November 9, 2024
- Chaos Never Dies Day 2024
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Entropy is always increasing and with it accompanying chaos. This condition of disorder and confusion renders all things to increasing disorder and/or confusion. That resulting jumble is that with which we may have to deal in our activities of daily living.
I learned long ago to tolerate the chaos because it was never going anywhere. I don't attempt to trivialize it nor make it a fun part of any proceedings ...
It's just part of that navigation I undergo though life.
Today is Chaos Never Dies Day. It a November 9th recognition of that disorder and confusion which will always accompany us as we see fit to allow it.
Nobody knows where the day came from; no those entities for which it is named.
The meaning of chaos is dependent upon the grasp with which you deal with it. I have been immersed in it to the point that I can filter it out as a matter of fact. My old friend the late Clarence Brockington "Chuck" Chapman was one who could filter out the chaos to take care of business regardless of when or where it arrived.
I seek to attain that same level of situational tweakability and self control.
If you can extract a little enjoyment out of the process then all the better.
Happy Chaos Never Dies Day !
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- November 8, 2024
- National Dunce Day 2024
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Hey Hey Hey it's National Dunce Day. Just who are the two biggest dunces on the planet ?
The moronic word salad woman Kamala Harris and the totally dumbass Tim Walz who had the absolute audacity to think that the entire nation is as stupid as they are and would vote them into the highest office of our land. Must be due to his attraction to overly stupid women like the idiot he married. Smell those tires dumb bitch. Dream on bumpkins.
Today is National Dunce Day.
It is observed each November 8 annually and commemorates the passing of the Scottish philosopher, John Duns Scotus. His views got mixed reviews during his lifetime and culminate with his belief that cone-shaped hats increased learning potential.
This culminated in the creation of the "dunce cap" which ultimately became the symbol of everything the democrats typify:
Dumbness, stupidity, idiotic policy, attempting to rule the nation, monitizing office, and a failure to benefit from past mistakes.
Not much else is known about the dunce cap proper and I am certain that the two most deserving heads for them at this juncture are the principals of the failed Harris Walz-ticket ... unless, of course, it's those voters stupid enough to endorse, much less vote for them. Then cry about it after they failed to elect these bad ideas in the first place.
What a couple of dullards and their entourage of like minds.
Boo !
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- November 7, 2024
- National Retinol Day 2024
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Back in the 1970s there was Retin A, a retinol (vitamin A) product I was given for acne vulgaris which was a liquid. It was a derivative of retinoic acid which was an earlier iteration in it's evolution.
Tretinoin, was originally a topical medication for skin disorders in 1958 and it gave rise to the more modern compounds we use presently.
The actual pharmaceutical preparation Retinol was found in 1909 then isolated in 1931 and finally synthesized in 1947 initially. Retin A was found to have other beneficial effects which weren't always documented until later in their evolution. It is helpful for problematic skin conditions such as those accompanying acne but it also does so much more.
Earlier forms caused skin irritation and sensitivity and nowadays, I use a similar product called Adaptalene gel which is also a vitamin A derivative. I have two brands I normally buy depending on availability. They too can be initially sensitizing and irritating. I found all that passed in due time and it has improved my skin after that period.
Today is National Retinol Day.
Since October 25, 2021 it is held each November 7 under the asupices of RoC Skincare.
These products change the way the skin grows and prevent a lot of aging symptomatology which is likely why every one tells me I appear younger than I am.
So if you have problematic skin the Retinol derivatives such as adaptalene gel may help you as much as it's helped me.
It won't hurt to try them as long as you can weather those possible initial side effects which are far milder than those posessed by other topicals on the market today. You may not experience any sensitivity or irritation caused reddening.
Happy National Retinol Day to you.
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- November 6, 2024
- Trump Wins 2024
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- November 6, 2024
- Obama Day in Kenya 2024
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Barack Obama Day refers to two days of recognition in the United States in honor of Barack Obama, the lying nasty pervert negro who was mistakenly elected as 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017 by the stupid libtard voters of the country.
So he took his tranny wife as first ladyboy to the white house and sullied the nation's repuation with their nasty made in hell relationship. Likely the only so-called "president" married to a chick with a dick. It still circulates in society and runs the democrat party behind the scenes. I wonder how often it gets Barack's shit on it's dick.
It all began when the nasty turds in Illinois elected him to the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. Those morons celebrate this pervert's birthday on August 4 annually when they should be dancing around his and his nasty pervert man wife Big Mike's graves.
☠ To Hell with Kenya.
☠ To Hell with Illinois.
☠ To Hell with Barack Obama the pervert.
☠ To Hell with his male wife Big Mike Obama the other pervert.
Nasty human beings who should not be allowed here.
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- November 5, 2024
- Voting the 2024 Election
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- November 5, 2024
- Election 2024
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