Happy National Cheese Day.

Happy National Hug Your Cat Day.

Going tonight after work to see the Masters of the Universe! By the Power of Grayskull...

70 years ago on this day in 1956, actor Keith David was born in New York City, NY. With over 300 roles to his credit, I still think his portrayal of Al Simmons/Spawn in HBO's animated Spawn series, aka Todd McFarlane's Spawn (1997–1999) is some of his best work. @keithdavid.bsky.social

Happy International Corgi Day.

On this day in 1995, I attended my final Grateful Dead show. Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA. Not a day goes by that I'm not Forever Grateful, but still... "I'd like to have it one time more One good ride from start to end I'd like to take that ride again"

Wednesday again... the first one of Pride Month too. Wednesday Motivations indeed.

Happy National Egg Day... Eggggcelent.

On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in the City of Los Angeles. They lasted from the 3rd until June 8th. The Zoot Suit Riots was a series of conflicts between American servicemen stationed in SoCal and the Mexican-American youths and other minorities who lived there.

Happy World Bicycle Day. HA HA!

120 years ago on this day in 1906, entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent Josephine Baker, aka Freda Josephine McDonald was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

100 years ago on this day in 1926, writer, poet, and activist Allen Ginsberg was born in Newark, NJ.

10 years ago on this day in 2016, Muhammad Ali, aka The Greatest passed away at the age of 74.

On this day in 1965, Phish bassist Mike Gordon was born in Sudbury, MA. Happy Happy

On this day in 2017, legendary businessman, innovator, and marine conservationist Jack O'Neill passed away in Santa Cruz, California at the age of 94.

20 years ago on this day in 2006, Grateful Dead keyboardist Vincent Leo 'Vince' Welnick unexpectedly passed away in Sonoma County, California at the age of 55.

On this day in 1970, Louis Mario Freese, aka B-Real was born in the City of Angeles. Happy Happy.

On this day in 1968, Andrew Joseph Cohen was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Happy Happy Legend.

85 years ago on this day in 1941, legendary rock and roll drummer Charlie Watts, aka The Wembley Whammer was born in London. Gone, but never forgotten.

On this day in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom.

75 years ago on this day in 1951, the Boy who loved Batman, aka Michael E. Uslan was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. Thanks for caring about the Bat.

On this day in 1947, Rolling Stone and Rock n Roll legend Ronald David 'Ronnie' Wood was born in London Borough of Hillingdon, England. Happy Happy

Monday Motivations 06.01.2026

Happy Pride Month to all who observe and celebrate.

On this day in 1843, Scottish physician, scientist, and missionary Henry Faulds was born in Beith, North Ayrshire. He is credited with the development of fingerprinting.

On this day in 1969, Oscar the Grouch was born. Happy Happy

30 years ago on this day in 1996, actor Thomas Stanley Holland was born in London. Happy Happy Peter.

100 years ago on this day in 1926, Norma Jeane Mortenson, aka Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles, California. FunFact: She was born in 1926 and passed away in 1962... A Palindrome of sorts.

Moved some lines across some paper, then vectored it. Call this one "Hands Up"

On this day in 1925, actor, stage director, poet, and painter Julian Beck was born in New York City, NY. Who could forget his portrayal of the sinister Reverend Henry Kane from Poltergeist II?!

65 years ago on this day in 1961, actress Lea Katherine Thompson was born in Rochester, Minnesota. Happy Happy Lorraine. @leathompson.bsky.social

Happy National Smile Day.

On this day in 1790, the Copyright Act of 1790 was passed. The bill was signed into law by President Washington. This was the first federal copyright act to be instituted in the US, although most states had already passed their own.

On this day in 1948, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was born in Redditch, England.

50 years ago on this day in 1976, actor Colin James Farrell was born in Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland.

30 years ago on this day in 1996, the psychedelic pioneer Timothy Francis Leary passed away in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 75. He once challenged us to "turn on, tune in, and drop out" and to "think for yourself and question authority." According to his son Zach, his last word was "beautiful."

On this day in 1940, legendary cartoonist, freak and a founding father of Underground Comix, Gilbert Shelton was born in Houston, Texas. Happy Happy. Thanks for the freaky brothers. He also drew the cover for the Grateful Dead's 1978 album Shakedown Street.

First Blue Moon since August 19th of 2024 is on the rise.

On this day in 2019, musician Leon Redbone, aka Dickran Gobalian passed away in New Hope, PA at the age of 69.

On this day in 1972, Johnny Blaze, aka Ghost Rider made his comicbook debut in the pages of Marvel Spotlight No. 5. (While the cover date says "August," that is there to tell retailers when to remove the comic from shelves).

Happy National Creativity Day.

On this day in 1953, Australian surfer and the 1st World Surfing Champion Peter Townend was born in Australia. Happy Happy PT!!

On this day in 1908, legendary voice actor Mel Blanc, aka The Man of a 1000 Voices was born in San Francisco, CA.

On this day in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. was dedicated by The Lincoln Memorial Commission president William H. Taft and presented to then President Warren G. Harding, who accepted it on behalf of the American people.

30 years ago on this day in 1996, bassist John Kahn passed away in his sleep. He was 48 years old. Used to love watching him live at the Warfield with Jerry. Forever Grateful.

Just heard the sad news that legendary film editor Marcia Lou Lucas, aka Marcia Lucas Rodrigues, aka Marcia Lou Griffin passed away on May 27th in Rancho Mirage, California at the age of 80. Thanks for the movies!

On this day in 1953, film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician Daniel Robert Elfman was born in Los Angeles, California. Happy Happy Barrel.

Happy National Alligator Day.

On this day in 1953, New Zealand mountaineer & explorer Sir Edmund Percival Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

On this day in 2022, master surfboard shaper Richard “Dick” Brewer passed away at the age of 85.