Today is Remembrance Day in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It used to be called Nuclear Victims’ Day then Nuclear Survivors Day. The day honors the victims and survivors of nuclear testing done in the area in the 1950s.
Great gift for that special someone – Puking Cat Gravy Boat!!
Today is the birthday, in 1810, of Frédéric François Chopin. Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the romantic period. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVsGf1ag6Us
Today is Brunei National Day. Brunei National Day (‘Hari Nasional’ in Malay) is always celebrated on February 23rd. This holiday marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. The official name of the country is Sultanate of Brunei, Abode of Peace or ‘Negara Brunei Darussalam’ in Malay. Even though Brunei became independent on January 1st 1984, British control over formally ended on February 23rd 1984, so it is this date that now commemorates Brunei’s independence.
Today is the birthday, in 1685, of George Frideric Handel. Handel’s music forms one of the peaks of the “high baroque” style, bringing Italian opera to its highest development, creating the genres of English oratorio and organ concerto, and introducing a new style into English church music. He is consistently recognized as one of the greatest composers of his age. Sit back and listen to this amazing performance of ‘The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, arranged for recorders.
Today is Independence Day in Saint Lucia. It marks the date in 1979 when Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations. Unlike most countries, Independence Day is not the National Day of Saint Lucia; that takes place on 13th December, the Feast Day of Saint Lucia, who became the patron saint of the island.
Time to stop smoking.
Architecture/Design
Two days ago (my bad) was the anniversary of the premier performance of Rossini’s Barber of Seville in 1816.
Today is the Birthday of Kim Jong Il, a public holiday in North Korea. This national holiday is called “Day of the Shining Star” in Korean as North Korea’s officially approved biography tells us that a glowing new star and a double rainbow appeared when Kim Jong Il was born on February 16th 1942 on Mountain Baekdu, a cherished mountain to the Koreans.
Bada Bing!
We do this not because it’s easy, but because we thought it would be easy.
Am I perfect? NO! But am I striving to be a better person every day? Also NO!
What do you get if you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
You cannot just throw money at problems and expect them to go away. Unless I’m the problem. In that case, throw away!
We squint at the sun because it’s bright.
We squint at the sun because it’s bright. We squint at people because they’re not.
Introvert me is pissed off at yesterday me for trying to be an extrovert for 5 minutes and accidentally making plans for today.
1st rule of any social gathering is always bring your own vehicle so you can leave when you want.
I’m not much on seizing the day. I just kinda poke it with a stick.
Don’t be part of the problem. Go for the gusto and be the entire problem.
Yesterday was the anniversary of the premier performance of The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II. Here is a great presentation.
Today is Unity Day, a public holiday in Zimbabwe. This day commemorates the merger of two political parties, Zanu-PF and PF-Zapu on December 22nd 1987.
BADA BING!
Old age comes at a very bad time. When you finally know everything, you start to forget everything you know.
Santa has been watching you all year and has decided you’re not naughty. You’re mentally disturbed.
Kid talking to Santa in his living room: A drum set?! Santa: Yes, because your parents were naughty this year.
Man entering a meeting: Sorry I’m late, I broke down on the way to work. Coworker: Oh no, is your car running OK now? Man: My car?
Waiter: I see your glass is empty sir, would you like another? Man: Why would I want another empty glass?
We brought gold and frankincense for you, Jesus. But wait! There’s myrrh!
You know you are getting older when “Happy Hour” is a nap.
A jury is a group of twelve people of average ignorance.
The word ‘politics’ is derived from the word ‘poly,’ meaning ‘many,’ and the word ‘ticks,’ meaning ‘blood-sucking parasites.’
My college professor once sat me down and said, “So you know, you’re badly failing this ethics class.” So I slid $40 across the table and asked, “How about now?”
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems. But it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Here’s another selection from The Nutcracker for your holiday enjoyment!
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