Tuesday, April 07, 2020

07 April 2020 - Plague Journal Day 26

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?

As there are every day, there are many things being celebrated today, but let's single out a couple, shall we?
Hmm. Can one single out a couple? Oughtn't that be couple them out? At any rate....

Today we celebrate two things that can connect us to one of my favourite words, that being crepuscular. The sound of it alone is enticing and enjoyable, don't you think? It makes one think of twilight (no, not that one, actual sun-going-down-in-the-evening twilight. please.) and, for that matter of the pre-dawn stillness just before sunrise.
So to aid in our lifting up of all things crepuscular, we find today is International Beaver Day, as well as National Beer Day (speaking of lifting up things).
Both of those things - beavers and beers - can be enjoyed in the crepuscular parts of the day. Mightn't one term those the crepuscules? One might, and I just have. You're welcome.


Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.

In times like these, it's more important than ever to come together. Grand Teuton Press is proud to join the #StayHome Movement uniting our entire industry to encourage everyone to stay home if you can to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Together we can save lives. #AloneTogether

Here's another bonus bit of information and celebration:
Today is Metric System Day, and it might perhaps be a good time to reflect on the French Revolution's attempt to decimalize the calendar. An interesting thought, that, but rather misguided I think.

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