Micah 6:8
Psalm 96
Yes, your life matters.
We all are still sheltering in place, but I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?
Today is Stephen Foster Memorial Day, celebrating the composer of such classics as "Oh! Susanna," "Camptown Races," "Old Folks at Home" (also known as "Swanee River"), "Hard Times Come Again No More," "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair," "Beautiful Dreamer," and countless other classics.
This celebration reminds me of the time that an Indian guru was touring the US - I believe it was in th early 1970s - and when he came to Cleveland, he encountered a bit of a heckler on his walk through the downtown area. He did manage to keep his equanimity, at least generally, but the local was relentless, trying to get a rise out of the visiting holy man with insults at first, but then turning to jokes and teasing.
Finally the local security team had had enough (probably they saw the guru beginning to be upset). The head of the team radioed to the guard closest to the heckler, saying, "Johnson, weigh down upon the swami ribber."
I'm pretty sure that's a true story, and the order is recorded verbatim. You're welcome.
On 13 January 1913 The New York Times published an editorial belittling researcher Robert Goddard for saying rockets would be able to fly in space. This anniversary comes the day after Cadillac previewed flying cars at the virtual CES. In spite of the way that editorial has aged, I'm tempted to say it won't happen, but I'm also nearly required to state that I want my flying car!
Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.
The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.
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