This Day in History: March 25th

Here is a list of 10 significant events that occurred on March 25th in history:

  1. 421 – Venice is founded on the northeastern coast of Italy.
  2. 1306 – Robert the Bruce becomes the King of Scotland.
  3. 1634 – The first settlers arrive in Maryland in the United States, which becomes the fourth English colony in North America.
  4. 1807 – The British Parliament abolishes the slave trade throughout the British Empire.
  5. 1911 – The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City kills 146 garment workers.
  6. 1949 – The treaty establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is signed by the United States and 11 other countries.
  7. 1965 – The first United States combat troops arrive in Vietnam.
  8. 1975 – King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is assassinated by his nephew.
  9. 1988 – The Candle Demonstration in Seoul, South Korea, is held to protest against the authoritarian government, leading to the beginning of the end of military rule in the country.
  10. 2014 – The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola virus has killed over 60 people in Guinea, marking the beginning of the worst Ebola outbreak in history.

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Top 10 Quotes on Guilt?

Here are my top 10 quotes on guilt:

1. “Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion of death.” – Coco Chanel
2. “Guilt is anger directed at ourselves – at what we did or did not do.” – Peter McWilliams
3. “Guilt is a useless emotion. It never makes anyone feel better.” – Maya Angelou
4. “Guilt is to the spirit what pain is to the body.” – Elder David A. Bednar
5. “Guilt is a rope that wears thin.” – Ayn Rand
6. “Guilt is the price we pay willingly for doing what we are going to do anyway.” – Isabelle Holland
7. “Guilt is the source of sorrow, ’tis the fiend, the avenging fiend, that follows us behind with whips and stings.” – Nicholas Rowe
8. “Guilt is the teacher, love is the lesson.” – Brian Weiss
9. “Guilt is the hilt of the knife that we use on ourselves, and love is often the blade, but both are instruments of self-harm.” – Kameron Hurley
10. “Guilt is a very important emotion. It tells us when we’ve done something wrong. But, like all emotions, it has to be kept in check.” – Abigail Disney

Do you agree? Would you add to, subtract, or substitute any of the above? If so I’ll be happy to read your comments below.

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This Day in History: March 23rd

Here are 10 significant things tha t happened on this day in history…

1. 1775: Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech with the quote “Give me liberty or give me death!” at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia.
2. 1801: Tsar Paul I of Russia is murdered in his bedroom by a group of conspirators led by General Bennigsen.
3. 1903: The Wright Brothers apply for a patent for their invention of the airplane.
4. 1919: Benito Mussolini founded the Fasci di Combattimento in Milan, Italy, which later evolved into the National Fascist Party.
5. 1933: The German Reichstag passed the Enabling Act, giving Adolf Hitler and his government sweeping powers and effectively making him a dictator.
6. 1956: Pakistan became the first Islamic republic in the world.
7. 1983: President Ronald Reagan introduced the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), a proposed space-based missile defense system that became known as “Star Wars.”
8. 1994: Aeroflot Flight 593 crashed into a hillside in Siberia, killing all 75 people on board after the pilot allowed his teenage son to take the controls.
9. 2010: President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, into law.
10. 2019: The European Union agreed to delay Brexit until April 12th, 2019, in order to give the UK more time to agree on a withdrawal deal.

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Thought of the Day: Crime

We will never be able to hear about the perfect crime.

The paradox that we will never be able to hear about the perfect crime is based on the assumption that if a crime is truly perfect, it will never be detected or solved. If no one knows about the crime, then there will be no reports or evidence of it to be heard or discovered.

This paradox arises because the very act of committing a crime creates evidence and witnesses that can be used to investigate and solve the crime. In other words, the more perfect the crime, the less likely it is that anyone will know about it, including the perpetrator themselves.

Furthermore, even if someone did manage to commit the perfect crime, they would not be able to share the details of their success with anyone else without risking being caught. This means that even if the perfect crime were committed, we would likely never hear about it.

Therefore, the paradox is that we can never know for sure if the perfect crime has been committed because if it was truly perfect, no one would ever find out about it.

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This Day in History: March 17th

Here are 10 significant things that happened on March 17th throughout history:

  1. 1860 – The First Taranaki War begins in New Zealand between Māori and British colonial forces.
  2. 180 – Marcus Aurelius dies, ending the Pax Romana.
  3. 461 – Bishop Patrick (St. Patrick) died in Ireland.
  4. 1762 – The first St. Patrick’s Day parade is held in New York City by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.
  5. 1861 – The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed with Victor Emmanuel II as its king.
  6. 1905 – Eleanor Roosevelt marries Franklin D. Roosevelt in New York City.
  7. 1941 – The National Gallery of Art opens in Washington, D.C.
  8. 1958 – The United States launches the Vanguard 1 satellite.
  9. 1969 – Golda Meir becomes the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
  10. 1992 – White South Africans vote overwhelmingly in favor of ending apartheid and establishing a new multi-racial democracy.

It is traditionally believed that Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died on March 17, 461 in Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is known for using the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. He is also associated with driving the snakes out of Ireland, although this is likely a metaphor for his efforts to convert the Irish people away from their pagan beliefs. Saint Patrick is widely venerated in Ireland and is celebrated on March 17th as Saint Patrick’s Day, a cultural and religious holiday.

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This Day in History: March 16th

Here are ten significant events that happened on March 16 throughout history:

  1. 37 AD – Tiberius, the Roman Emperor, dies, and is succeeded by his nephew Caligula.
  2. 1521 – Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Philippines, becoming the first European to reach the islands.
  3. 1660 – The Long Parliament of England is dissolved, ending the Commonwealth period and restoring the monarchy under Charles II.
  4. 1850 – Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel “The Scarlet Letter” is published in the United States.
  5. 1926 – Physicist Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, Massachusetts.
  6. 1935 – Adolf Hitler orders Germany to rearm, in violation of the Treaty of Versailles.
  7. 1968 – The My Lai Massacre takes place in Vietnam, where American soldiers kill between 350 and 500 unarmed civilians, including women and children.
  8. 1978 – Italy’s former Prime Minister Aldo Moro is kidnapped by the Red Brigades, a left-wing militant group.
  9. 1995 – Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery, 130 years after it was passed by Congress.
  10. 2014 – Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappears with 239 people on board, and its fate remains unknown to this day.

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Advice of the Day: Pulling Fingers

“Never pull dad’s finger when he tells you to!”

The phrase “pull my finger” is often used as a prank or joke, where the person whose finger is being pulled passes gas, causing a humorous or embarrassing situation. In the UK, as in many other cultures, this is generally considered impolite or vulgar behavior, especially in formal settings or with people who are not close friends or family members.

While it may be tempting to participate in such a prank with a family member like a dad, it is generally not advisable to do so, as it can be perceived as rude or disrespectful. Additionally, some people may have medical conditions that make passing gas uncomfortable or embarrassing for them, so it’s always best to err on the side of caution and avoid such pranks altogether.

Farting is often considered funny because it is a natural bodily function that is unexpected and can be associated with embarrassment or taboo. In many cultures, flatulence is considered impolite or vulgar, so when it happens in a social situation, it can create a humorous or awkward moment.

Additionally, flatulence can produce a distinctive sound or odor, which can be surprising or unexpected, leading to laughter or amusement. Some people may also find the act of passing gas to be inherently humorous, perhaps due to the physical effort or sound it produces.

Overall, the humour associated with flatulence is largely culturally and socially constructed, and while it may be seen as amusing in some contexts, it is important to be mindful of others’ feelings and cultural norms, especially in formal or professional settings.

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The Sage and the Owl

A wise old Sage and an owl one night
Met under the moon’s soft, silvery light
The owl with eyes that shone so bright
Hooted to The Sage with all its might



“O Sage, with years of knowledge and grace,
Pray tell me, what is the secret to this place?”
The Sage replied with the kindness of his heart,
“My dear owl, listen closely to what I’ll impart.



“The secret to life is to stay wise and true,
To always be kind, honest through and through,
To learn from mistakes and to keep moving on,
To never give up, even when you don’t feel strong

“The answers you seek are within your grace,
Just listen to your heart and let wisdom take its place,
For life’s journey is yours so do not sit and wait,
And the choices you make will determine your fate.”



The owl looked at The Sage with wonder and glee,
And said with a hoot, “Your words are a symphony!
I’ll take what you’ve said and keep it in my heart,
And use my wisdom to make a better start.”



And so The Sage and the owl said their goodbyes,
Lit by the moon, and the flitting fireflies,
And the owl took flight with newfound delight,
With the wisdom of The Sage to guide it through the night.

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This Day in History: March 15th

Here are ten significant things that happened on March 15th throughout history:

  1. 44 BC – Julius Caesar is assassinated by a group of Roman senators led by Brutus and Cassius.
  2. 1493 – Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first voyage to the Americas.
  3. 1781 – The Battle of Guilford Courthouse takes place in North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a British victory but heavy losses.
  4. 1820 – Maine becomes the 23rd state to join the United States.
  5. 1917 – Tsar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne, ending the Romanov dynasty and leading to the Russian Revolution.
  6. 1937 – The first flight of the American-built Vultee V-1 aircraft takes place in California.
  7. 1956 – My Fair Lady, a musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, opens on Broadway.
  8. 1965 – President Lyndon B. Johnson announces plans to send additional troops to Vietnam, escalating U.S. involvement in the war.
  9. 2011 – The Syrian Civil War begins with anti-government protests in the city of Daraa.
  10. 2019 – A mass shooting takes place at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, resulting in 50 deaths and dozens of injuries.

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Joke of the Day: Secrets

For the past 20 years, I’ve had a Valentine’s card from a secret admirer.

I was sad I didn’t get one this year!

First, my gran dies, and now this!

I’ve been banned from the Secret Cooking Society…

I kept spilling the beans.

What was the Soviet Union’s most secretive insect?

The Cagey Bee.

I’m convinced my wife is secretly putting glue on my antique weapons collection…

She denies it but I’m sticking to my guns.

For the 10th year in a row, my coworkers voted me “the most secretive guy” in the office.

I can’t tell you how much this award means to me.

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