St. Crispin's day . . .
Sunday, October 25, 2026. It's the Sun's day . . . It is St. Chrispins’ day. Take yesterday's weather and today add clouds. Southerlies bring low 80's to the afternoon.
The Real Meaning of the Midterm Election – Robert Reich, In Nine Days, on Substack today.
About those Political "1000% MATCH" offers: They are are almost always impossible because federal campaign contribution limits make such extreme matching impossible. Especially if the actual matching donor is not identified – which usually they are not. So before you click, ask, who is the donor doing the matching. If that's not clear, give it a pass.
I'm posting this because some of us reading this blog are among the lovers of poets and poetry. If so, you may be interested in an upcoming event with David Whyte. Ireland's Gift is a virtual online three part (about an hour each) series November 8, 15 and 22. Focusing on Irish mythology and coming home. There is a fee, but a lower rate is on the enrollment website. Watch an excellent introduction here.
Pulitzer Prize laureate novelist and short story writer Anne Tyler is 84 today, born in 1941 Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Today is the birthdate of Pablo Picasso, born in 1881, Málaga, Spain. The Spanish expatriate painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer was one of the greatest and most-influential artists of the 20th century.
Comedienne Minnie Pearl was born on this day in 1912 Centerville, Tennessee.
Georges Bizet was born on this date in 1838 Paris, France. The French composer is best remembered for his opera Carmen.
The Battle of Agincourt was fought on this day in 1415, St. Crispin's Day. English soldiers under Henry V outnumbered 5 to 1, won a significant victory against a French army. Don't miss Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry V, for an excellent film portrayal of the event.