Today is St. Brigid’s Day – a public holiday in Ireland. St. Brigid is one of the three Patron Saints of Ireland, the other two are St. Columba and of course, St.Patrick. She was a pupil of St. Patrick and became famous for her kindness, mercy, and her miracles. In addition, Brigid founded Ireland’s most famous mixed (male and female) monastery in County Kildare. The legends about Saint Brigid echo the myths and legends about the three-faced Celtic fertility goddess Brigid – the goddess of war, poetry, crafts, and healing. It is worth noting that before the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, the feast of the goddess Brigid was also celebrated on February 1st, the first day of Spring in the Celtic calendar.
Today is the birthday, in 1945, of Bob Marley, one of the pioneers of reggae and a global cultural figure and one of my favorites.
Today is Setsuban in Japan. The word Setsubun (節分) literally means the division of two seasons: Winter and Spring. According to the lunar calendar that was once officially used in Japan, Setsubun refers to the close of winter, which also celebrates the arrival of spring. Mamemaki (豆まき), the throwing of roasted soybeans around your house, is the most general custom that is exclusively carried out on Setsubun. It is said best to start off with the room that is located the farthest from the entrance. Keep windows open as you throw the beans so that evil spirits can leave.
Success!
The magic of love!
Today is the birthday, in 1947, of Melanie Safka, US singer, songwriter who had the 1971 US No.1 & 1972 UK No.4 single ‘Brand New Key’.
Today is Revolution Day in Egypt, a public holiday. January 25th was an official holiday in Egypt known as Police Day, which celebrated the Egyptian police for protecting the Egyptian people when they resisted British forces in Ismailia in 1952. Police Day in 2011 was the start of the revolution that lasted 18 days and led to General Hosni Mubarak being ousted as president, ending his 30-year rule of Egypt. Egypt has two Revolution Day public holidays. Revolution Day July 23 marks the anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952.
Today is the birthday, in 1938, of Etta James. This is my favorite song of hers but, unfortunately, I couldn’t find a good video. Enjoy it anyway.
Today is the Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities (Romanian: Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române), a public holiday in Romania. It celebrates the Union of the Romanian Principalities on this day in 1859. Since the 14th century, Moldavia and Wallachia had been principalities in Eastern Europe. In 1859, Alexandru Ioan Cuza was elected as ruler in both principalities, creating the Union of the Romanian Principalities.
Diet in Utah!
Bada Bing!
“My wife and I have decided we don’t want any kids. The kids are taking it pretty hard.”
To the person who hacked my account, I will find you. Edit: No you won’t.
Back in my day, there was so much Toilet Paper and Eggs that we would throw them at the houses of our enemies!
The best thing about being old is that I did all my stupid shit before the internet.
My wife just said, “It’s freezing in here.” Let the annual Thermostat Games begin.
I went to a ballet last night. All those women dancing on their tip-toes. Made me wonder why they didn’t just find taller women.
My friend’s a stutterer.
He was telling us a story about his Nanna. By the time he finished, we were all singing “Hey Jude”.
A doctor asked a blonde her name. She thought about it for a minute and said Angi! The doctor asked why it took so long to remember her name. Well, I had to sing the whole song to remember… Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear…..
It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who genuinely have a medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity.
Doc: I’m afraid you’re going deaf. Me: Well, that was not easy to hear.
SIGNZ
Lots and lots of birthdays today. One of them belongs to Aaron Neville who was born on this day in 1941. He had this 1966 hit.
Today is National Heroes Day in both Cabo Verde and Guinea Bissau. It’s no coincidence because in both countries the day marks the anniversary of the death, in 1973, of Amilcar Cabral – a leading figure in the liberation movement in West Africa and a fighter for independence in both countries.
Tough question…
Saddened to hear about the death of David Crosby – an icon for many.
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