Evie Day 461
Good morning, and a happy Juneteenth to you all. Today is 19 June 2024.
For those of you unfamiliar with the significance of this day, it commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the freedom of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln1.
The day is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or Jubilee Day and has been celebrated by African American communities for decades. In recent years, it has gained broader recognition and was officially designated as a federal holiday in 2021. Juneteenth celebrations typically include community gatherings, educational events, and reflections on the history and culture of African Americans. Juneteenth is not only a day to celebrate freedom and achievements but also a day to encourage continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. It serves as a reminder of the struggles for equality and the ongoing efforts toward achieving racial justice.
Yes, I looked it up. I will be the first to admit that other sources are more than capable of describing the situation than I can in the moment.
Last night there were tacos. Dane and I made a run to the taco store, had a cocktail, then brought our dinner home. I picked up the fish tacos, and he ordered this chimichanga that may have been capable of stomping Tokyo… it was a monster. After we ate, we flipped on “Fallout” and got caught up on that series. Walton Goggins is a really great performer. I might have to go back and watch the old episodes of “Justified” to catch his bad guy take on Timothy Olyphant.
Tonight I will be seeing an old friend and his family. Joel and I go back to 5th/6th grade. I remember when his folks asked if I would go over and feed their small black dog when they went on vacation in the summer of ’75, if memory serves. Anyway, Joel has retired, and now gets to spend all of his time raising his two daughters… I think they are moving to the Philippines, where Joel’s wife has family.
After that, it’s time to roll the dice and punk the bad guys.
I’m back in my virtual classroom in another couple of hours. I’m mostly in a support role today – we have three modules to cover, and my responsibility is the opening review and the first module. After that, it’s my training partner’s show, and I’ll take care of answering the questions that pop up in chat.
Until next time…
I hope the world is treating you better than you deserve.
Peace y’all.
