January 27 - Reading to the Wolf for Freedom

 On an absolutely sombre note today it is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

It was on this day in 1945 that the Auschwitz camp was freed.  To think about it really puts a knot in your stomach, and it's disgusting to think that the anti-maskers out there try to tie parallels to it.

On a lighter note, and one who understood 'notes', it's the birthday of Mozart.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born today in 1756 and penned tons of what was the pop music of his day.  It's that music that I I know, but I don't realize I know it.

So go ahead and listen to some of his work and work in relaxation today.

And if you're relaxing, why not take some time to read with your family.  It's Family Literacy Day.

I remember when we had Dean that was the one thing they had said was the best indicator of success - just read.

And while you're reading, you may find out that today was the start of the trials of the Gunpowder Plot way back in 1606.

September 8th - Let's get this physical therapy started with a book in the final frontier

 In TV history - there's several standout intros to a show, but nne probably more well recognized than when a certain 'Bill' starts out with "Space... the final frontier..."

It was September 8th, 1966 that that phrase was first uttered, and well, for 'trekkies' September 8th is Star Trek Day

I'm not much of a 'trekkie' myself, but I do enjoy the shows.  Not sure I can say I loved the original, but William Shatner was a hoot.  I think I preferred the story line / arc of DS9 more.

13 years later a certain Alecia Beth Moore (maybe we're related) was born.

You probably know her as Pink!

Happy birthday Pink... she's 42 (can't believe I'm older than her).

Now she can't write awesome music without being somewhat well read - as it's also International Literacy Day.

Declared in 1966 (ooh, same year as Star Trek... coincidence?) it is meant to help showcase the importance that literacy for individuals plays - being a 'clear connection between illiteracy and severe poverty'.

And if you sit reading in your favourite chair for too long, you may need to see someone about that posture, as it's also World Physical Therapy Day.

Created in 1996 by the World Physiotherapy group.  Being mobile, means being well.

I know as I age (faster than Pink it seems), I definitely need to see them more and more.