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1/28/2023 Data Privacy Day
We have lots of people to thank to keep our data safe, if you want to be one of those safegaurders of information, you can take training at the Cybrary. They offer online courses and experiential tools that provide IT and cybersecurity learning opportunities to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
1/27/2023 National Chocolate Cake Day
Enjoying a German Chocolate (Cup)Cake from Shortcake Bakery along w some Lava Lamp from Meadworks.
Did you know that this type of cake originated in the U.S. and not Germany? It was named after Sam German.
Read more here: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11331541
1/26/2023 Vietnam War ends
When the Vietnam War ended, these Swift Boats came back to the U.S.
The U.S. Navy employed Patrol Craft Fast (PCF) or Swift Boats in its coastal river operations of the Vietnam War. From 1965 to 1972, Swift Boats based all along the coast of the Republic of Vietnam searched for North Vietnamese steel-hulled ships, junks and other craft attempting to deliver arms and munitions to enemy forces ashore.
You probably passed these boats when you ride on the River Walk near the Navy Yard, they have markers talking about the importance of these boats and a dedication to the Swift Boat Sailors who died during the Vietnam War, the youngest was 18 years old.
For more info: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrol_Craft_Fast
1/24/2023 – maximum number of teammates!!!
Organized a Casual Six team Happy Hour today and 6 of the Team 6 came, along w folks from team 9, 14, 2, and 18!
1/23/2023 World Cup
The Adidas Store wasn’t open when I passed by this morning. But if you zoom in you can see the soccer ball in Millie’s picture!
1/22/2023 -DC Music
Kingman Island has been the home to DC’s Bluegrass & Folk Festival since 2010 featuring local bands and artists. Funds raised from the festival supported the Living Classrooms organization, which manages the island’s revitalization and educated DC students about protecting the environment.
The festival hasn’t been held since the start of the pandemic, but the island is open to nature lovers – so if you haven’t visited this magical place, be sure to stop by!
PS. I would have wanted to go to the island, but found this sign along the route. Thanks to the group going to the Wilson Bridge for waiting for me!!!
1/21/2023 -Waterfall
I found this waterfall halfway through the 4-mile climb at the Frederick Watershed.
1/20/2023 National Cheese Lovers Day
Met up w Millie, Rumi, and Proteus friends for breakfast at Manifest in Riverdale. Stopped at the Little Library to find something Cheesy.
1/19/2023 – National Popcorn Day
We have the Aztec Empire to thank for POPCORN! They even has a name for the sound of many kernels popping — totopoca.
For more about the history, here’s a 1 minute video: https://youtu.be/uw29R7hU6No
Totopoca!
1/18/2023 National Winnie the Pooh Day
In the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh would often seek out Owl for his sage advice.
1/17/2023 – Prohibition
The Quarry House in Silver Spring, MD is located down a steep narrow staircase on the corner of Bonifant and Georgia Ave. It was one of the few speakeasies still standing from the prohibition era.
Back in the day, there was no sign, you either knew it was there or not. I guess the new owners want to be found.
