Thoughts of the Day (4/18 and 4/19)

Yesterday was:

Pet Owners Independence Day
A day of independence from what? Pet ownership? Perhaps its a day when the pets should take care of us.

Third World Day
Today is Third World Day, marking the speech by Indonesian President Sukarno on this date in 1955 when the phrase "third world" was first used. It's politically incorrect to use the term today. They are now called "lesser developed". Because, you know, "lesser developed" is less insulting than "third world" even though they mean exactly the same thing.

Smile Big and Say Hi for No Particular Reason Day
In all honesty, I do this every day. Makes life much more interesting and much more fun. I believe in fun and interesting. Besides the more you smile the more people wonder what you've been up to.

International Juggler's Day
I can't juggle. I think it's done by magic, really. Well, ok. I know how it's done, but I can't make it work. Lack of coordination I'm sure. I love watching juggler's though. They don't have to do any of the fancy, death-defying stuff either. It's just so graceful, and fluid.

Newspaper Columnists Day
I've always wanted to write a newspaper column. Ok, I know I can't even write a decent LJ half the the time, but still it would be cool. And it's not seeing my name in print, rather its the fact that what I say will be read by people. I've read some of the dreck that is published in the papers. One columnist actually compared the US government's reluctance to make paper money more distinguishable for the blind to the Soviet's killing of handicapped children. He says crap like that and is still published weekly. Figure that one out. I'm sure I would be slightly less outrageous than that. Of course, perhaps its the stupid and outrageous that sells. I mean, that's what gets the attention on the Internet, I'm not sure that the newspaper biz is all that different.



Today is:

National Garlic Day
Bad day for vampires, everywhere.

High Five Day
A day to share high five's with everyone you meet. I don't quite understand the whole high five culture thing, but it's a nice way to celebrate. I do like the whole "high five/low five" thing. In the Invisible Man (2001 TV show), Fawkes and Hobbes had a great hand shake deal. It's wonderful, really.

John Parker Day
John Parker was an American farmer, mechanic, and soldier who commanded the Massachusetts militia at Lexington during the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. He is famous for saying: "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here."

Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
Wow. I remember when the Oklahoma bombing took place. Proof that we can grow our own terrorists. Of course, the Columbine and Virginia Tech shootings reinforce that. I don't understand the entitlement that people feel that enables them to kill others because they feel wronged or put upon.

Bragging about Myr

Myr is applying for the Missoula Children's Theatre and she needed two letters of recommendation. Being a proud parent, I need to share. I know that, being letters of recommendation they have to say nice things, but they still are very cool.

From the youth pastor at church:
I am very excited to write this letter of recommendation for Myria Kuldy regarding a two week acting camp sponsored by the Missoula Children's Theatre. Myria has been an active young lady in the life of the church. OVer the past few years, she has been involved in leading youth services and taking major roles in skits. I believe she is gifted in the area of acting and excels in most everything she does.

Myria is a pleasant young woman and I am happy that I could write this letter of recommendation for her.

From the drama coach in the Middle School:
I would like to recommend Myria Kludy for your summer Drama Camp. I have been the Middle School Drama Director for the past two years, and Myria has participated in both productions. One year, she had a major narrative part and was on stage during the entire production. Another year she was chosen for a singing part in a musical. Myria is an extra effort student who always gives 100%. She is the type of person who you can ask to do ANYTHING and you can rest assured she will follow-through with flying colors. She is very coachable and takes advice to heart. You rarely need to repeat directions of any sort twice.... she "gets it" the first time you say something. She is bright, imaginative and theatrical! You will enjoy working with her!