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Good Morning Vietnam
As a matter of fact, I HAVE been doing it every morning except when I was unable to make my Daily Post. Replace Vietnam with Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas! Nyah ha ha ha! :)
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Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!
Today is:
National Mimosa Day
Armed Forces Day
National Love A Tree Day
National Sea Monkey Day
National Piercing Day
National Learn To Swim Day
National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day
National Barbecue Day
National Biographer’s Day
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
Quotes of the Day:
“I don’t have time to worry about who doesn’t like me. I’m too busy loving people who love me.” – Unknown
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” - Mother Teresa
“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” -Dead Poets Society, 1989
“Be happy with what you have. Be excited about what you want.” - Alan Cohen
“Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” - Emily Dickinson
“The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.” - Hubert H. Humphrey
Music of the Day:
Peter Hollens ft BYU Vocal Point Choir - The Ultimate Zoom Choir Sings When You Believe from Prince of Egypt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5R_i9BBHJM
On This Day In History:
1986 Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy) comes back from the dead on TV soap "Dallas"
1986 The Seville Statement on Violence is adopted by an international meeting of scientists, convened by the Spanish National Commission for UNESCO, in Seville, Spain.
1988 US Surgeon General C Everett Koop reports nicotine as addictive as heroin
1989 Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev and Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping meet in Beijing and formally end a 30-year rift
1988 US Supreme Court rules trash may be searched without a warrant
1990 Eugene Stoner and Mikhail Kalashnikov, the creators of the M16 rifle and the AK-47 rifle respectively, meet in Washington, D.C.
1991 Queen Elizabeth II becomes 1st British monarch to address US congress
1992 US space shuttle STS-49 lands (maiden voyage of Endeavour)
1993 Farmer Sugeng finds 1.2 million year old Pithecanthropus IX skull
1997 A final agreement creating the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is signed by project participants, inc. Russia, Kazakhstan, Chevron Corp and others
2011 Space shuttle Endeavour launches on its final commission in space
2013 Human stem cells are successfully cloned
2019 British people get drunk more than any other nation, 51 times year according to the Global Drug survey, with English-speaking countries drinking the most
2019 New DNA research showing bedbugs are older than humans - 115 million years old and outlived dinosaurs, published in "Current Biology"
2019 US President Donald Trump declares a national emergency over IT threats, banning US companies from using foreign technology without a license
Armed Forces Day
National Armed Forces Day is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. First conceived by President Harry S. Truman, the holiday was established in 1949. The creation of a single day celebration for all five branches of the United States military made sense due to its recent unification under the Department of Defense. Today, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of every May, this year falling on May 16. Be sure to mark your calendar & support our military!
NATIONAL ARMED FORCES DAY TIMELINE
August 31, 1949
Armed Forces Day is Created
United States Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announces a single holiday to celebrate all branches of the military.
May 20, 1950
First Celebration
Armed Forces Day is celebrated for the first time.
1962
JFK Makes It Official
President John F. Kennedy establishes Armed Forces Day as an official holiday.
May 19, 2017
Trump Reaffirms
President Trump sends out a statement supporting the holiday and its almost 70 years of tradition.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL ARMED FORCES DAY
Go to a parade
National Armed Forces Day is traditionally celebrated with parades honoring military service. Open houses, air shows, and other local celebrations usually accompany a parade. There are numerous local parades across the United States; there is sure to be one near you!
Visit a public military display
Military or government personnel will routinely set up historical or educational displays for the public. Visiting a showcase like this can be eye opening as well as fun. This also gives civilians an opportunity to interact with military personnel face to face.
Visit a military memorial or cemetery
There are often special ceremonies at military memorials or cemeteries on National Armed Forces Day. Buglers perform the memorial song “Taps” in honor of fallen soldiers. This is a great way to show respect and appreciation for members of the military.
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT MILITARY UNIFORMS YOU NEVER KNEW
The army changed from green to blue
Current army troops wear blue instead of green as a tribute to George Washington and the men in his first command.
The Marine Corps wanted their uniforms to be unique
The Marine Corps went to the extent of including the letters “USMC” when designing their uniforms so that other branches wouldn’t be able to use their design.
Stripes on Navy uniforms were a fashion choice
It turns out there’s no significance to the three pin-stripes on the Navy jumper other than the fact that a majority of the men were decorating their collars with various types of white stripes — so it became part of the uniform.
Sailors wear bell-bottoms for a reason
The wide-bottomed pants that sailors famously wear are constructed that way so that they can easily be folded up when performing duties that involve them getting their feet wet.
The flag patch is backwards on purpose
The American flag patch on military uniforms has the stars on the right and stripes on the left in order to give the effect that it's blowing in the breeze.
WHY NATIONAL ARMED FORCES DAY IS IMPORTANT
The armed forces deserve our respect
Joining the US Armed Forces is an incredibly selfless act that deserves recognition. Soldiers and other military personnel risk their lives every day to keep citizens safe. This holiday is an opportunity for the average person to show support for that sacrifice.
It helps spread awareness and understanding
National Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to educate yourself or others. The holiday was originally designed to help citizens better understand the military and its role in our society. We can all do our part by spreading knowledge and understanding.
It is for all five branches of the military
The military is made up of five branches — the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. This holiday is intended for members of all five of these branches. Originally it was meant to replace separate branch appreciation holidays, but these are also still celebrated today.
https://nationaltoday.com/armed-forces-day/
National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day
National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day on May 16th each year encourages individuals and organizations alike to be neighborly to each other.
A neighbor is defined as:
* a person who lives near another.
* a person or thing that is near another.
* one’s fellow human being.
Our neighbor’s our precious, and it is important to show them gratitude at every opportunity. This day is a reminder that we are all neighbors, and that we should treat each other with love and respect.
HOW TO OBSERVE #DoSomethingGoodForYourNeighborDay
Celebrate the by displaying acts of kindness to your neighbors, friends and anyone who crosses in your path. It’s simple to do. By being mindful of other’s needs we become more aware of the world around us.
* Help a neighbor bring their garbage bin to the curb on garbage day.
* Offer to weed a flower bed.
* When running errands, ask if there’s anything a neighbor needs.
* Invite them over for a cup of tea or coffee. Visits are always nice!
* Drop a note in the mail just letting them know you’re thinking about them.
Use #DoSomethingGoodForYourNeighborDay on Social Media.
NATIONAL DO SOMETHING GOOD FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR DAY HISTORY
Starr Valentino founded Do Something Good For Your Neighbor day in 2009. Mr. Valentino has worked tirelessly and to date has over 500 proclamations for Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day from villages, towns, and cities across the USA and Canada. National Day Calendar recognized this achievement in 2018 and added the day to its calendar.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-do-something-good-for-your-neighbor-day-may-16/
National Barbecue Day
If the mouthwatering aromas wafting down the street haven’t told you, we will; May 16th is National Barbecue Day!
The purist in the world of barbecue either uses charcoal, wood, or gas and slow cooks the protein over indirect heat. While the type of protein and seasonings vary, each part of the country specializes in their own flavors and sauces.
For example, more tangy BBQ with a vinegar base can be found in North Carolina. South Carolina leans toward a sweeter sauce. The sauce can be applied thick or thin, giving it more of a glaze. Turn up the heat by adding spices and peppers. Smoking meat is another way to add flavor and tenderness, too.
Unique ingredients come from ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire, brown sugar, soy, and molasses. But you never know what combination of spices a barbecue master has in his or her repertoire. They’ve spent years perfecting their trade.
Pork is the original barbecue meat, but beef, chicken, lamb, and other proteins find their way into barbecue. If you think it’s just about the meat, you’d be wrong. The sides are just as important when it comes to good barbecue. An ideal coleslaw will pair well with a shredded bbq pork and make the perfect sandwich. The macaroni and cheese, potatoes and bbq baked beans – these are all staples of barbecue flavors.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalBarbecueDay
Visit your favorite bbq restaurant. The best places have a line and sell out early. Or, plan ahead and make your one bbq. It’s also National BBQ Month so, enjoy the month. Supplement your BBQ with these great picnic ideas, too. It’ll be delicious! Use #NationalBBQDay and #NationalBarbecueDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL BARBECUE DAY HISTORY
We were unable to identify the source of National Barbecue Day.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-barbecue-day-may-16/
National Learn to Swim Day
National Learn to Swim Day on the third Saturday in May is dedicated to educating parents and children about water safety. Before Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, it is an annual opportunity for families to learn the importance and benefits of learning to swim.
There are remarkable benefits to learning to swim. Besides the obvious safety benefit, other benefits include:
* We gain additional fitness opportunities when we learn to swim. No matter our age, learning to swim is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that is easy on the joints. It’s also a life long skill that many of us will appreciate as we age.
* As we learn to swim, we also gain social skills. Swimming is a social activity. It’s one that offers us opportunities to meet new people who often teach us new things.
* It’s a year-round exercise. Most fitness centers have pools and when the winters get long, what better way to burn off some energy than to take the kids to the pool.
* The younger we start, the more benefits we receive. From motor skills to stress relief to safety skills, swimming has it.
* When it comes to children with disabilities, swimming is easily accessible and adaptable.
While swimming is enjoyed by all ages the year-round, summer is a time when we take to the lakes, rivers and outdoor pools. Because of the risks involved when one is in the water, safety and knowledge, from the earliest age, is vital.
HOW TO OBSERVE #LearnToSwimDay
Sign up for swimming lessons. No matter your age, it’s time to take a dip. Use #LearnToSwimDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL LEARN TO SWIM DAY HISTORY
Swimways Corp (http://www.teachmetoswim.com/national-learn-to-swim-day.aspx) founded National Learn to Swim Day in 2014. “Swimways Corp. is a leader in the recreational water products marketplace and creator of the SwimWays(R) Swim Steps(TM) program that helps kids learn to swim.”
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-learn-to-swim-day-third-saturday-in-may/
Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
Honor Our LGBT Elders Day on May 16th each year recognizes the thousands of people in the LGBT community who have paved the way for access and social acceptance.
The rights and acceptance that LGBTQ individuals have today did not occur in a vacuum or happen by accident. Our LGBT elders worked hard to gain rights and social acceptance.
The observance is an opportunity for community centers, faith organizations, educational institutions, and aging service providers to recognize the lives of LGBT older adults and honor their contributions to history.
HOW TO OBSERVE #HonorOurLGBTEldersDay
Organize an event giving LGBT elders an opportunity to speak about their experiences. Host a luncheon, tea, or seminar recognizing LGBT elders for their contributions in your community. Create a badge for social media and change your profile letting others know you honor your LBGT elders. Learn about the Stonewall Riots or the history of the National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce.
Discover more about those who came before you and share the history using #HonorOurLGBTEldersDay to post on social media.
HONOR OUR LGBT ELDERS DAY HISTORY
In 2015 Nate Sweeney founded Honor Our LGBT Elders Day to recognize the contributions and leadership of the older members of the LGBT community.
The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the day to be observed on May 16th, annually.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/honor-our-lgbt-elders-day-may-17/
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day is observed annually on May 16th.
Also known as the Shell of St. James, the seafood scallop dish is usually made with a mixture of butter, cream, mushrooms, and cheese.
The scallop shell is a symbol of St. James, one of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles. Many legends surround the scallop shell and the symbolism associated with St. James. One suggests the scallop shell replaced bowls for water and food for pilgrims during their journey to Santiago de Compostela. It’s also suggested that St. James used the scalloped shell to beg for food and water during his pilgrimage. The scallop shell is also the symbol of baptism in Christianity.
Coquilles Saint Jacques can be made with either bay or sea scallops. White wine, brandy, or cognac are used to cook the scallops. Most recipes call for Gruyere cheese but swiss may be substituted. Different recipes call for a variety of seasonings ranging from cayenne, tarragon, and paprika to curry and parsley. The entire dish is baked in the scallop shell. If you don’t have access to scallop shells, individual ramekins work well, too. French cut green beans with almonds and fried onions complement the scallops nicely if it’s being served as the main course.
HOW TO OBSERVE #CoquillesSaintJacquesDay
Scallop lovers will want to celebrate this holiday. Enjoy this Delicious Coquilles St. Jacques recipe. Use #CoquillesSaintJacquesDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this seafood holiday.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-coquilles-saint-jacques-day-may-16/
Coronavirus updates: Tourist arrested in Hawaii after posting beach photos; House OKs $3T relief package; Trump wants vaccine by year's end
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/05/16/coronavirus-update-relief-package-graduation-2020-vaccine-plans/5199063002/
Each time coronavirus takes another World War II veteran, 'we lose a part of history'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/05/15/coronavirus-deaths-claim-wwii-vets-steals-part-us-history/3120671001/
J.C. Penney files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans some permanent store closings
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/05/15/jc-penney-bankruptcy-store-closings-coronavirus-closures-chapter-11/3057838001/
'Flash' actor Logan Williams, 16, died from an opioid overdose, mom reveals
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/05/15/flash-actor-logan-williams-died-opioid-overdose-mom-says/5204746002/
Dying of an opioid overdose at the very young age of 16 years old sucks greatly. May Logan Williams Rest In Peace. Amen.
Aaron Rodgers 'surprised' by pick of Jordan Love, says retiring with Packers 'may not be a reality'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2020/05/15/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-jordan-love-quarterback/5203918002/
Trump unveils Space Force flag, Pentagon says his 'super duper' missiles are hypersonic weapons
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/15/trump-unveils-space-force-flag-us-building-super-duper-missile/5204258002/
Bob Bland: Opinion contributor: I sent masks to health workers but the Trump administration seized them instead of helping
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2020/05/16/trump-team-seized-my-masks-for-coronavirus-health-workers-column/5191035002/
No students. No graduation. ‘Total devastation’ in college towns during coronavirus pandemic
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/05/15/coronavirus-unemployment-2020-college-graduation-economy/5205202002/
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The Restaurant of Life - Studio C
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL5q8HOYVU0
U.S. Armed Forces Day Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13FYEqfBI0Y
Trump reveals U.S. Space Force flag, signs Armed Forces Day proclamation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3u4O4QYKZQ
Bronze Cowboy Street Performer - Waited 27 Years For the Woman He Loved
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTOcqgdtMpE
9 Craziest Barbers in the World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7PEykEVfeA
Pentatonix Tries To Sing 100 Pop Songs In 10 Minutes Challenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnITtjVHqo4
These two guys overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, survived, made a comeback and are doing their best to live normal lives. They are inspirational, tenacious and tough as nails survivors. Kudos to them and may we find inspiration from their stories of survival and recovery:
US soldier recovers after losing all four limbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlPscuVbZlM
Brett's Story: Back to College after a Traumatic Brain Injury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJlEwRPrI04
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Let us continue the Texas Mammals BINGO where we left off:
Today's Texas Mammal to strike off is: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Instructions and Stricken Off List:
Tuesday, 23rd August 2022: McKinney Falls State Park,
Monday, 22nd August 2022: Mission Tejas State Park,
Sunday 21st August 2022: Stephen F. Austin State Park,
Sunday 27th May 2022: Palmetto State Park,
Sunday, April 24th, 2022: Longhorn Cavern State Park,
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022: Lake Mineral Wells State Park,
Thursday, April 21st, 2022: Franklin Mountains State Park,
Wednesday, April 20th, 2022: Mustang Island State Park,
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022: Cedar Hill State Park,
Monday, April 18th, 2022: Caprock Canyons State Park,
Sunday, April 17th, 2022: Lake Corpus Christi State Park,
Saturday, April 16th, 2022: Guadalupe River State Park,
Friday, April 15th, 2022: Garner State Park,
Thursday, April 14th, 2022: Pedernales Falls State Park,
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022: Eisenhower State Park,
Monday, April 11th, 2022: Lost Maples State Natural Area,
Sunday, April 10th, 2022: Resaca de la Palma State Park,
Saturday, April 9th, 2022: Davis Mountains State Park,
Friday, April 8th, 2022: Big Bend Ranch State Park,
Thursday, April 7th, 2022: Galveston Island State Park,
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022: Dinosaur Valley State Park,
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022: Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site,
Monday, April 4th, 2022: Abilene State Park,
Sunday, April 3rd, 2022: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park,
Saturday, April 2nd, 2022: Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site,
Saturday, February 26th, 2022: Harry Martin Meyer Jr.,
Friday, February 25th, 2022: Claude Hope,
Thursday, February 24th, 2022: G. W. Pierce,
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022: E. Allen Emerson,
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022: Robert Bruce Merrifield,
Monday, February 21st, 2022: Maurice Ewing,
Sunday, February 20th, 2022: E. Donnall Thomas,
Saturday, February 19th, 2022: Robert Floyd Curl Jr.,
Friday, February 18th, 2022: M. King Hubbert,
Thursday, February 17th, 2022: Spencer Silver,
Wednesday, February 16th, 2022: Dean Ornish,
Monday, February 14th, 2022: Lorene Rogers,
Saturday, February 12th, 2022: Mary Ellen Rudin,
Friday, February 11th, 2022: Beatrice Tinsley,
Thursday, February 10th, 2022: Karen Uhlenbeck,
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022: Cecile DeWitt-Morette,
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022: Billie Lee Turner,
Monday, February 7th, 2022: Grady Booch,
Sunday, February 6th, 2022: Matt Mullenweg,
Saturday, February 5th, 2022: Beck Weathers,
Friday, February 4th, 2022: Edward F. Knipling,
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022: Elise Harmon,
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022: Robert Woodrow Wilson,
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022: Rebecca Byrd Masterson,
Monday, January 31st, 2022: Matilda Coxe Stevenson,
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022: Elise Harmon,
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022: Mary Ellen Rudin,
Saturday, January 8th, 2022: Cecile DeWitt-Morette,
Friday, January 7th, 2022: Billie Lee Turner,
Thursday, January 6th, 2022: Rebecca Byrd Masterson,
Saturday, December 25th 2021: E. Allen Emerson,
Saturday, December 18th 2021: Grady Booch,
Sunday, November 21st 2021: Robert Bruce Merrifield,
Wednesday, November 17th 2021: Maurice Ewing,
Tuesday, November 16th 2021: G. W. Pierce,
Monday, November 15th 2021: E. Donnall Thomas,
Sunday, November 14th 2021: Edward F. Knipling,
Saturday, November 13th 2021: Spencer Silver,
Friday, November 12th 2021: M. King Hubbert,
Thursday, November 11th 2021: Claude Hope,
Wednesday, November 10th 2021: Lorene Rogers,
Tuesday, November 9th 2021: Dean Ornish,
Monday, November 8th 2021: Matilda Coxe Stevenson,
Sunday, November 7th 2021: Robert Floyd Curl Jr.,
Saturday, November 6th 2021: Karen Uhlenbeck,
Friday, November 5th 2021: Matt Mullenweg,
Thursday, November 4th 2021: Robert Woodrow Wilson,
Wednesday, November 3rd 2021: Beatrice Tinsley,
Tuesday, November 2nd 2021: Harry Martin Meyer Jr.,
Monday, November 1st 2021: Beck Weathers,
Monday, October 25th 2021: Common Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana),
Sunday, October 24th 2021: Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi),
Saturday, October 23rd 2021: Round-tailed Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma modestum),
Friday, October 22nd 2021: Spot-tailed Earless Lizard (Holbrookia lacerata),
Sunday, October 10th 2021: Greater Earless Lizard (Cophosaurus texanus),
Saturday, October 9th 2021: Keeled Earless Lizard (Holbrookia propinqua),
Friday, October 8th 2021: Lesser Earless Lizard (Holbrookia maculata),
Thursday, October 7th 2021: Long-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii),
Wednesday, October 6th 2021: Eastern Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris),
Tuesday, October 5th 2021: Slender Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus attenuatus),
Monday, October 4th 2021: Prairie Skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis),
Sunday, October 3rd 2021: Great Plains Skink (Plestiodon obsoletus),
Saturday, October 2nd 2021: Crevice Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus poinsettii),
Friday, October 1st 2021: Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei),
Thursday, September 30th 2021: Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis),
Wednesday, September 29th 2021: Reticulate Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus reticulatus),
Tuesday, September 28th 2021: Reticulated Gecko (Coleonyx reticulatus),
Monday, September 27th 2021: Texas Alligator Lizard (Gerrhonotus infernalis),
Sunday, September 26th 2021: Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum),
Saturday, September 25th 2021: Texas Banded Gecko (Coleonyx brevis),
Friday, September 24th 2021: Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus),
Thursday, September 23rd 2021: Laredo Striped Whiptail (Aspidoscelis laredoensis),
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021: New Mexico Whiptail (Aspidoscelis neomexicana),
Tuesday, September 21st 2021: Mesquite Lizard (Sceloporus grammicus),
Monday, September 20th 2021: Ornate Tree Lizard (Urosaurus ornatus),
Friday, September 17th 2021: Great Plains Skink (Plestiodon obsoletus),
Thursday, September 16th 2021: Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus),
Wednesday, September 15th 2021: Reticulate Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus reticulatus),
Tuesday, September 14th 2021: Reticulated Gecko (Coleonyx reticulatus),
Monday, September 13th 2021: Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum),
Sunday, September 12th 2021: Spot-tailed Earless Lizard (Holbrookia lacerata),
Saturday, September 11th 2021: Greater Earless Lizard (Cophosaurus texanus),
Friday, September 10th 2021: Keeled Earless Lizard (Holbrookia propinqua),
Thursday, September 9th 2021: Lesser Earless Lizard (Holbrookia maculata),
Tuesday, September 7th 2021: Prairie Skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis),
Monday, September 6th 2021: Long-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii),
Sunday, September 5th 2021: Round-tailed Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma modestum),
Saturday, September 4th 2021: Slender Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus attenuatus),
Thursday, September 2nd 2021: Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus),
Sunday, June 20th 2021: Texas Banded Gecko (Coleonyx brevis),
Saturday, June 19th 2021: Mesquite Lizard (Sceloporus grammicus),
Friday, June 18th 2021: Ornate Tree Lizard (Urosaurus ornatus),
Thursday, June 17th 2021: Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei),
Wednesday, June 16th 2021: Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis),
Tuesday, June 15th 2021: New Mexico Whiptail (Aspidoscelis neomexicana),
Sunday, June 13th 2021: Laredo Striped Whiptail (Aspidoscelis laredoensis),
Saturday, June 12th 2021: Eastern Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris),
Friday, June 11th 2021: Texas Alligator Lizard (Gerrhonotus infernalis),
Thursday, June 10th 2021: Common Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana),
Friday, June 4th 2021: Knob Hill Trail,
Thursday, June 3rd 2021: Lady Bird Lake Trail,
Tuesday, June 1st 2021: Lost Mine Trail,
Monday, 31st May 2021: Hillview Nature Trail Loop,
Sunday, 30th May 2021: The Lighthouse Trail,
Saturday, 29th May 2021: Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail,
Tuesday, 13th April 2021: North Shore Trail,
Tuesday, 6th April 2021: The Window Trail,
Monday, 5th April 2021: Eagle Mountain Lake Park Trail,
Sunday, 4th April 2021: White Rock Lake Trail,
Saturday, 3rd April 2021: Walnut Creek Trail,
Friday, 2nd April 2021: Wolf Mountain Trail,
Thursday, 1st April 2021: Emory Peak Trail
Sunday, 28th March 2021: San Gabriel River Trail,
Saturday, 27th March 2021: Chinquapin Loop Trail,
Wednesday, 24th March 2021: Oak Cliff Nature Preserve Trail,
Tuesday, 23rd March 2021: El Paso Tin Mines Trail,
Sunday, 28th February 2021: Enchanted Rock Summit Trail,
Saturday, 27th February 2021: Enchanted Rock Loop Trail,
Thursday, 25th February 2021: Santa Elena Canyon Trail,
Sunday, 21st February 2021: Turkey Creek Trail,
Saturday, 20th February 2021: Canyon Ridge Trail,
Friday, 19th February 2021: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Trail,
Thursday, 18th February 2021: Riverplace Nature Trail,
Tuesday, 16th February 2021: Guadalupe Peak Texas Highpoint Trail,
Sunday, 7th February 2021: Enchanted Rock Loop Trail,
Saturday, 6th February 2021: Wolf Mountain Trail,
Thursday, 4th February 2021: Canyon Ridge Trail,
Wednesday, 3rd February 2021: Lady Bird Lake Trail,
Tuesday, 2nd February 2021: White Rock Lake Trail,
Monday, 1st February 2021: Oak Cliff Nature Preserve Trail,
Sunday, 31st January 2021: Knob Hill Trail,
Saturday, 30th January 2021: Emory Peak Trail,
Friday, 29th January 2021: Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail,
Tuesday, 26th January 2021: Riverplace Nature Trail,
Sunday, 24th January 2021: Chinquapin Loop Trail,
Saturday, 23rd January 2021: Hillview Nature Trail Loop,
Friday, 22nd January 2021: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Trail,
Thursday, 21st January 2021: The Window Trail,
Wednesday, 20th January 2021: Enchanted Rock Summit Trail,
Tuesday, 19th January 2021: Walnut Creek Trail,
Saturday, 16th January 2021: San Gabriel River Trail,
Friday, 15th January 2021: Guadalupe Peak Texas Highpoint Trail,
Thursday, 14th January 2021: Santa Elena Canyon Trail,
Tuesday, 12th January 2021: Lost Mine Trail,
Sunday, 10th January 2021: Eagle Mountain Lake Park Trail,
Saturday, 9th January 2021: Turkey Creek Trail,
Thursday, 7th January 2021: The Lighthouse Trail,
Wednesday, 6th January 2021: El Paso Tin Mines Trail,
Sunday, 20th December 2020: Elf (Microtia elva),
Saturday, 19th December 2020: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia),
Tuesday, 8th December 2020: Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus),
Monday, 7th December 2020: Tailed Cecropian (Historis acheronta),
Saturday, 5th December 2020: Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele),
Friday, 4th December 2020: Tiger Mimic-Queen (Lycorea cleobaea),
Thursday, 3rd December 2020: Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion),
Wednesday, 2nd December 2020: Monarch (Danaus plexippus),
Friday, 13th November 2020: Klug's Clearwing (Dircenna klugii),
Thursday, 12th November 2020: Elada Checkerspot (Texola elada),
Wednesday, 11th November 2020: Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii),
Tuesday, 10th November 2020: Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes),
Sunday, 8th November 2020: Orange Banner (Temenis laothoe),
Saturday, 7th November 2020: American Snout (Libytheana carinenta),
Wednesday, 4th November 2020: 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax),
Tuesday, 3rd November 2020: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta),
Sunday, 25th October 2020: Victorine Swallowtail (Papilio victorinus),
Saturday, 24th October 2020: Pavon Emperor (Doxocopa pavon),
Wednesday, 14th October 2020: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta),
Tuesday, 13th October 2020: Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa),
Sunday, 11th October 2020: Empress Leilia (Asterocampa leilia),
Saturday, 10th October 2020: Elf (Microtia elva),
Friday, 9th October 2020: West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella),
Thursday, 8th October 2020: Tiger Mimic-Queen (Lycorea cleobaea),
Wednesday, 7th October 2020: Mexican Silverspot (Dione moneta),
Sunday,4th October 2020: Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion),
Saturday, 3rd October 2020: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia),
Friday, 2nd October 2020: Klug's Clearwing (Dircenna klugii),
Wednesday, 30th September 2020: Silver Emperor (Doxocopa laure),
Tuesday, 29th September 2020: Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus),
Monday, 28th September 2020: Monarch (Danaus plexippus),
Sunday, 27th September 2020: Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes),
Saturday, 26th September 2020: Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii),
Thursday, 24th September 2020: 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax),
Wednesday, 23rd September 2020: Orange Banner (Temenis laothoe),
Tuesday, 22nd September 2020: Tailed Cecropian (Historis acheronta),
Monday, 21st September 2020: Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele),
Wednesday, 16th September 2020: Pioneer Museum,
Tuesday, 15th September 2020: Bullock Texas State History Museum,
Monday, 14th September 2020: Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum,
Sunday, 13th September 2020: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site,
Saturday, 12th September 2020: East Texas Oil Museum,
Friday, 11th September 2020: The Houston Museum of Natural Science,
Thursday, 10th September 2020: The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum,
Wednesday, 9th September 2020: Amon Carter Museum of American Art,
Tuesday, 8th September 2020: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay,
Monday, 7th September 2020: Children's Museum of Houston,
Sunday, 6th September 2020: National Ranching Heritage Center,
Saturday, 5th September 2020: The Alamo,
Friday, 4th September 2020: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
Thursday, 3rd September 2020: Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Wednesday, 2nd September 2020: Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum,
Tuesday, 1st September 2020: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Sunday, 2nd August 2020: LBJ Presidential Library,
Saturday, 1st August 2020: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Friday, 31st July 2020: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum,
Thursday, 30th July 2020: Silent Wings Museum,
Wednesday, 29th July 2020: National Museum of the Pacific War,
Tuesday, 28th July 2020: Caliente Hot Glass,
Monday, 27th July 2020: San Antonio Fire Museum,
Tuesday, 21st July 2020: The Museum of Western Art,
Monday, 20th July 2020: Children's Museum of Houston,
Sunday, 19th July 2020: East Texas Oil Museum,
Saturday, 18th July 2020: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site,
Friday, 17th July 2020: Kimbell Art Museum,
Tuesday, 14th July 2020: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
Monday, 13th July 2020: Amon Carter Museum of American Art,
Sunday, 12th July 2020: Silent Wings Museum,
Saturday, 11th July 2020: Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Friday, 10th July 2020: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay,
Sunday, 5th July 2020: The Alamo,
Saturday, 4th July 2020: Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum,
Friday, 3rd July 2020: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum,
Thursday, 2nd July 2020: Caliente Hot Glass,
Wednesday, 1st July 2020: The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum,
Tuesday, 30th June 2020: Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum,
Monday, 29th June 2020: National Museum of the Pacific War,
Sunday, 28th June 2020: National Ranching Heritage Center,
Saturday, 27th June 2020: San Antonio Fire Museum,
Friday, 26th June 2020: Pioneer Museum,
Thursday, 25th June 2020: The Houston Museum of Natural Science,
Wednesday, 24th June 2020: LBJ Presidential Library,
Tuesday, 23rd June 2020: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Monday, 22nd June 2020: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Wednesday,17th June 2020: Swift Fox (Vulpes velox),
Tuesday,16th June 2020: Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius),
Monday,15th June 2020: Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus),
Sunday, 14th June 2020: Gray Wolf (Canis lupus),
Saturday, 13th June 2020: River Otter (Lutra canadensis),
Friday, 12th June 2020: Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis),
Thursday, 11th June 2020: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis),
Wednesday,10th June 2020: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Tuesday,9th June 2020: Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes),
Monday,8th June 2020: Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis),
Sunday, 7th June 2020: Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus),
Saturday, 6th June 2020: Mountain Lion (Puma concolor),
Friday, 5th June 2020: Elk (Cervus canadensis),
Thursday, 4th June 2020: Bobcat (Lynx rufus),
Wednesday, 3rd June 2020: Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis),
Tuesday, 2nd June 2020: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor),
Monday,1st June 2020: Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii),
Sunday, 31st May 2020: Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis),
Saturday, 30th May 2020: Townsend's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii),
Friday, 29th May 2020: Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus),
Thursday, 28th May 2020: Badger (Taxidea taxus),
Wednesday, 27th May 2020: Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi),
Tuesday, 26th May 2020: Black Bear (Ursus americanus),
Monday, 25th May 2020: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
Monday, 18th May 2020: Mountain Lion (Puma concolor),
Sunday, 17th May 2020: Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius),
Saturday, 16th May 2020: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Friday, 15th May 2020: Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis),
Thursday, 14th May 2020: Elk (Cervus canadensis),
Wednesday, 13th May 2020: Black Bear (Ursus americanus),
Tuesday, 12th May 2020: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
Monday, 11th May 2020: Seminole Bat (Lasiurus seminolus),
Sunday, 10th May 2020: Swift Fox (Vulpes velox),
Saturday, 9th May 2020: Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus),
Friday, 8th May 2020: Badger (Taxidea taxus),
Thursday, 7th May 2020: River Otter (Lutra canadensis),
Wednesday, 6th May 2020: Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii),
Tuesday, 5th May 2020: Bobcat (Lynx rufus),
Monday, 4th May 2020: Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis),
Sunday, 3rd May 2020: Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus),
Saturday, 2nd May 2020: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor),
Friday, 1st May 2020: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis),
Thursday, 30th April 2020: Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis),
Wednesday, 29th April 2020: Gray Wolf (Canis lupus),
Tuesday, 28th April 2020: Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus),
Monday, 27th April 2020: Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi),
Participants must reside in the Texas Region from the beginning until the end of the current BINGO Round in order to qualify as a winner for that BINGO Round.
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Almighty God,
We commend to your gracious care, protection and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them daily with your heavenly grace, strengthen them in their trials and temptations, give them courage to face the perils which beset them, and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas,
My 3rd Cardiac Catheter Ablation Procedure on March 13th, 2020 seems to have permanently fixed my Cardiac Arrhythmia problem. I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying to God that there will be no reoccurrence of Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias and that my serious Cardiac Arrhythmia problem is indeed permanently gone.
Since then, I have been feeling much better and I am hoping that my ticker has been getting stronger as well. During my previous heart check up appointment in January, I was informed that there were slight improvements in my left and right ventricular heart functions but I am still suffering from Biventricular Congestive Heart Failure. Hopefully with my Cardiac Arrhythmia problem fixed, my former Athlete's Heart that was badly damaged by my first and second Heart Attacks last year will continue to recover and become stronger. My heart is now a former Athlete's Heart because I still have the Athlete's Heart condition but I am no longer an athlete. However, I would like to make a comeback as an endurance athlete in future if possible. :)
Speaking as a former elite endurance athlete, living with Biventricular Congestive Heart Failure is like running an endless marathon. I used to be hyperactive and an endless fountain of energy but I get tired easily now and I am persistently tired. :(
That said, I would GREATLY appreciate it if everyone could please continue to pray for my heart to continue to recover and become stronger and to have a steady heartbeat without any reoccurrence of Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias. I would like to thank everyone in Texas from the bottom of my still recovering heart for your prayers for my recovery. Thank you all. :)
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Have an absolutely fantastic, healthy and safe day everyone!
Your Buddy Verner
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