Kev’s Daily Take On 03/29/2024

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*I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,* *One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all*

Religious Holidays

GOOD FRIDAY is also known as Holy Friday or Black Friday. After Christ was taken away, he was put on trial six times where He was spit on, beaten, flogged, had the crown of thorns thrust upon His head and found guilty on false charges. Since it was Passover, the custom was for the Romans (who were in charge) to release one prisoner back to the people and on this day, they were given a choice – either Jesus, whom they had hailed as king less than a week ago, or Barabbas, a murderer. The chief priests went through the crowd inciting the people against Christ and Barabbas was freed while Jesus was led away to be crucified. He hung on the cross for 6 hours from about 9:00am to 3:00pm. Around noon, darkness came over the land and He was heard to say, “Lord, Lord, why have you forsaken me?” I believe the last three hours was when God visited His punishment for all of our sins upon Christ. Afterward He stated, “It is finished” and then “Into your hands I commit my spirit” and died. One of the soldiers, then thrust his spear into Christ’s side so that blood and water flowed out of the wound. He was taken down and buried in a tomb. Guards were put at the tomb to make sure no one would come move the body. They were prepared for someone trying to get in – they were not ready for someone coming out.

Military Honors

NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY honors all of the men and women who served during this 20-year conflict. It was on this day, in 1973, that our troops and their support units pulled out of South Vietnam. Due to the unpopularity of this war, returning soldiers were not always given the warmest of welcomes and this day was set aside to give them that thank you, hug, and gratitude they may not have gotten. We are grateful for your service, your sacrifice, and your willingness to fight for your country when called to do so.

Awareness Spotlight shines on…

Shop local with NATIONAL MOM AND POP BUSINESS OWNERS DAY. Make sure and help these foundations of our community thrive. Do some shopping, employ some services, and grab a bite to eat at your favorite small businesses.

On Today’s Menu…

Our dessert of the day is light and flavorful. NATIONAL LEMON CHIFFON CAKE DAY celebrates this fluffy cake that won’t weigh you down afterwards. The combination of egg white, baking powder and vegetable oil gives this cake its signature airiness and adding the lemon makes it just heavenly. Enjoy a slice today.

Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations

Black Saturday

Doctor’s Day

Turkey Neck Soup Day

National Pencil Day

Take a Walk in the Park Day

I am in Control Day

Virtual Vacation Day

On this day…

1806 – The Cumberland Road becomes the first highway to be funded by the government.

1886 – The first batch of Coca-Cola is produced. Meant to cure headaches, this concoction had wine and coca – a form of cocaine.

1929 – President Herbert Hoover has the first telephone installed in the Oval Office.

1951 – Julius and Ethel Rosenburg are convicted of selling atomic secrets to the soviets. They are found guilty and sentenced to death.

1958 – Dr. Charles David Keeling starts measuring the CO2 in the atmosphere.

1973 – Our troops pull out of the Vietnam War

1982 – A freshman by the name of Michael Jordan shoots the winning basket to help North Carolina defeat Georgetown in the NCAA Championship game – 63-62.

1999 – “The Great One”, Wayne Gretzky, retires from hockey.

2022 – A new study of Pluto finds evidence of cryovolcanoes and ice lava

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