Month: March 2024

15
Mar
2024

Yes! FRIDAY!!

Today is Hungarian Revolution Day, a public holiday in Hungary. It marks the anniversary of the start of the 1848 Revolution against the Austrian Empire.

Hungary had long been a part of the Austrian Empire though it had operated almost as a separate country; it’s strongest bond to the empire was a common monarch. The revolution in 1848 began following widespread national discontent with taxation and a desire for freedom of the press, freedom of religion and an independent parliament for Hungary. The desire for independence was also driven by other revolutions across Europe at this time.

On March 15th 1848, the poet of the revolution, Sandor Petőfi and his fellow patriots addressed the nation from the stairs of the Hungarian National Museum, reciting the Nemzeti dal (National Song). They declared a list of demands for democratic rights, now known as the 12 Points of the Pest Revolution – a document widely considered among the nation’s most important texts.

To mark the day, it is a custom for people to wear a cockade (rosette) (“kokárda” in Hungarian) containing red, white and green ribbons, the colours of the Hungarian flag. The national flag is also hoisted on almost every building, on residential, public or private alike.

Perfectly Timed Photos – We’ve all been there…

Today is the birthday, in 1941, of Mike Love, American singer, songwriter, and musician who co-founded The Beach Boys. Love collaborated with Brian Wilson and was a lyricist on singles including ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ (1964), ‘California Girls’ (1965), and ‘Good Vibrations. (1966). The Beach Boys released the 1966 classic album Pet Sounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruKCw797JM4

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
14
Mar
2024

Pi Day falls on THURSDAY this year

Today is Summer Day (Dita e Verës or Verëza) in Albania. It is an Albanian spring festival and pagan holiday celebrated on March 14. Verëza corresponds to the first three days of the new year and marks the end of the winter season (the second half of the year) and the beginning of the summer season (the first half of the year). Dita e Verës has its roots in traditional Albanian, Greek and Roman religions.

The town of Elbasan is the traditional center of the festival. The town is famous for the temple of Mountain Muse or Zana Malit, known as the goddess of hunting, forest, and nature. According to a legend, the goddess wouldn’t come out of her temple until the beginning of summer, which was March 14th.

On the Day of Summer in Albania, locals eat traditional Ballokume cookies and treat guests with national dishes, prepared in a bit different way than usual. Kids are typically given nuts and dried figs. Another tradition is wearing a bracelet Verore (a word derived from summer). It’s made of two thin braided strings, red and white. When the celebration is over, the bracelet is hung on a tree branch. It’s supposed to bring good luck. It’s also assumed that birds use the bracelets for building their nests.

I noticed that Eric Carmen died recently. He was front man for the Raspberries in the 70s and went on to a solo career propelled anthems like “All by Myself” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died. He was 74. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ssCL292DQA

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
13
Mar
2024

WENNNNSSDAI

Today is Decoration Day, a public holiday in Liberia. The day is observed is in recognition of the nation’s past heroes and heroines, who have lived and died in the interest of their country. Each year, the President of Liberia will issue a Proclamation for this holiday in line with an Act of the National Legislature approved on October 24th 1916 which declared the second Wednesday of March in each year to be known as “Decoration Day” and to be observed as a National Holiday.

The Presidential Proclamation usually states that it is befitting that a day is set aside to celebrate the memory of those blessed dead, who have lived and died in the interest of the Liberian Nation, thereby keeping ever alive their deeds and invaluable contributions made to society and the State for the onward march to progress.

People remember their dearly departed by gathering at cemeteries and laying wreaths over the tombs. It has also become a literal decoration day when people give graves and cemeteries a clean, removing overgrown grass, garbage, vandalism and wear and tear from the elements.

expert masonry

Uh Oh….

SIGNZES

Today is the birthday, in 1949, of American singer Donald York the original vocalist for the rock and roll and doo-wop revival group Sha Na Na. After gaining initial fame for their performance at the Woodstock Festival, made possible with help from their friend Jimi Hendrix, the group hosted Sha Na Na, a syndicated variety TV series that ran from 1977 to 1981. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3SzLLVT2LI&t=4s

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
12
Mar
2024

Toot toot TUESDAY!!

Today is Youth Day, a public holiday in Zambia. This holiday highlights the importance of the youth to the country (65% of the population is under 25)

on the anniversary of disturbances in 1962 that resulted in the deaths of young Zambians during the nation’s turbulent journey to independence.

In 1962, Zambia (then called Northern Rhodesia) was in turmoil as the struggle for independence was being met by colonial resistance. The British allegedly hatched a plot to kill the leaders of the two main political parties and pin the blame on the opposing parties. On March 12th 1962, after an attempt to kill one of the leaders failed, a rally was called in Chimwemwe to expose the plot.

This led to the youth rioting in the streets, throwing stones and rocks at the police, who returned fire with live ammunition killing protesters. The efforts of the youths distracted the authorities and allowed the rally to go ahead.

Zambia gained its independence in 1964 and Youth Day was made a public holiday in 1966. A statue known as “Chi Muposa Amabwe” (stone thrower) stands in the middle of the city of Kitwe to commemorate the day when the Youth of Zambia fought with nothing but stones against gun bullets.

Looks like quite the shield

DOG PORTRAITS

Bada Bing!!

A police officer came to my house and asked me where I was between 5 & 6. I said, “Kindergarten”.

People put names on food in the company fridge. Today I had a tuna sandwich named Linda.

Due to inflation, a picture is now only worth 700 words.

If you no longer know what day of the week it is, it’s time to get a job. HA! I know what day it is! It’s Saturday. And tomorrow is Saturday. So are all the other days.

FYI; “Analogy” is NOT the study of buttholes.

I was heartbroken when my wife told me that my five-year-old was not our son. Then she told me to pay more attention at kindergarten pickup.

I think people who use the wrong word should have the humidity to admit it.

What if Soy Milk is just regular milk introducing itself in Spanish?

Sign on Jehovah’s Witnesses Hall… No Soliciting.

You need to stop filtering your pics on social media. If you go missing, everyone will be looking for Miss America instead of Sasquatch.

Lazy is a very strong word. I like to call it selective participation.

Today is the birthday, in 1948, of James Taylor, American singer, songwriter. Taylor achieved his breakthrough in 1970 with the hit single ‘Fire and Rain’ and had the 1971 US No.1 & UK No.4 single ‘You’ve Got A Friend’, (written by Carole King). His first album was released on The Beatles Apple label. Taylor married Carly Simon in 1972. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WM_R-6AKHE

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
11
Mar
2024

MONDAY of Daylight Saving Time

Today is Saudi Flag Day, a new national holiday, instituted by royal decree. The occasion embodies the values of the national standard, which has accompanied the country since its foundation in 1727. On March 11th 1937, which corresponds to the 27th of Dhu Al Hijjah 1355 in the Islamic calendar, King Abdulaziz approved the flag of the kingdom.

In a royal statement made by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced, “… Based on the value of the national flag extending throughout the history of the Saudi state since its establishment in 1139 AH corresponding to 1727 AD. And for about three centuries; This flag was a witness to the campaigns to unite the country that the Saudi state waged. We commanded what is to come: The day (March 11th) of every year will be a special day for the flag, under the name (Flag Day).”

The green flag, standing for peace, development, prosperity, giving and tolerance, features an Arabic transcription, the Islamic creed or ‘shahadah,’ (“There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God”) which is the symbol of the country and the basis of its foundation. The flag also features a sword standing for strength and justice. As a whole, the Saudi flag is a symbol of the country’s unity, a sign of cohesion, and a title of its glory. It also expresses its loftiness, glory, and worldwide position, as well as the historical depth of the Kingdom.

Today is the birthday, in 1944, of Ric Rothwell, drummer with The Mindbenders, (1965 US No.1 single with ‘Game Of Love’ and a 1966 UK No.2 single with ‘Groovy Kind Of Love’). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVyPQA3PO5U

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies