Kev’s Daily Take On 04/07/2024

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John Wayne wins his only Oscar for playing US Marshall Rooster Cogburn in True Grit on this day in 1970

*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.*

Family and Friends

This one’s for the gals. NATIONAL GIRL, ME TOO DAY is all about the fairer sex encouraging each other. Women certainly have many struggles to face, it seems more than men. I won’t pretend to understand what a woman has to go through I just know that it is good for all of you to be there for each other. If a lady is bending your ear with some problems, chances are, another woman can relate and the appropriate response for today is, “Girl, me too.”

A Tip of the Hat Goes to…

Today we give all of you rockhounds out there your due. GEOLOGISTS DAY recognizes the efforts, research and information that gets dug up by these folks who are inclined to find out what our Earth is made of. Without their work, there is a whole lot we wouldn’t know about our past. We thank you for your passion and work.

Celebrate You with…

While you are enjoying the day and maybe a cold frosty, why not celebrate NATIONAL NO HOUSEWORK DAY. Take the day off from cleaning, dusting, laundry, and other chores…there is always tomorrow to get back to it. If tomorrow doesn’t come, then you didn’t spend your last day cleaning.

Belly up to the Bar

Let’s get right to it and hoist a frosty mug to NATIONAL BEER DAY. Sadness and gloom were found throughout the land as the dark time of “Prohibition” prevailed and the people found themselves without their drink of choice. This monstrous era lasted for 13 years until, on this day in 1933, a hero by the name of President Franklin D. Roosevelt dispelled the darkness by signing a law that allowed the people to brew and sell beer once again. There was great rejoicing in the land and the suds did flow. Pour your favorite stout, ale, pilsner, IPA or whatever you are thirsty for and enjoy. I predict a couple of Budweiser’s flowing my way.

On Today’s Menu…

NATIONAL COFFEE CAKE DAY is a good way to start and/or end the day. This delightful dish can be flavored with cinnamon and other spices, filled with fruit, and usually has a crumbly topping or is drizzled with a glaze. It goes better with coffee than beer, but if you wish to be adventurous – be my guest.

Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations

Zoo Lovers Day

All is Ours Day

National Empanada Day

On this day…

1948 – The World Health Organization is formed through the United Nations

1949 – Broadway welcomes the musical South Pacific

1963 – Jack Nicklaus wins his first Masters

1970 – John Wayne wins his first and only Oscar for True Grit

1994 – 10 Belgian Peacekeepers are killed in Rwanda leaving the world to believe that interference in this conflict would do no good. The world was wrong. It is estimated that 5,000 peacekeeping troops could have saved the 75% of the Tutsi population that was murdered – President Clinton said that his biggest regret in office was not sending help to this war-torn country.

Happy Birthday to…