Friday the 13th
On Friday, October 13, 1307, officers of King Philip IV of France arrested hundreds of the Knights Templar, a powerful religious and military order formed in the 12th century for the defense of the Holy Land.
Imprisoned on charges of various illegal behaviors (but really because the king wanted access to their financial resources), many Templars were later executed. Some cite the link with the Templars as the origin of the Friday the 13th superstition, but like many legends involving the Templars and their history, the truth remains murky.
https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/friday-the-13th
CNN has called Arizona: Biden is First.
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Pippin was black with white paws.
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Those two were litter brothers.
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I note that the wire services also say the island where the peacekeepers' helicopter crashed is in Egypt, but a quick check of the Internet shows it is in Saudi Arabia.
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CNN has called Georgia for Biden and NC for DT.
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Mom herself is little changed. She's eating and drinking some. Having someone with her seem to calm her somewhat, but then she sends you away after a short time saying she wants to rest or sleep. Mostly her speech is garbled, but once in a while it's crystal clear. I pointed out that her kitty was in the chair keeping guard to which Mom responded clear as a bell, "She's a sweet girl." So, I don't know what to think. Cautious optimism maybe? Trying to stay upbeat for her sake anyway. The last thing she needs is to be discouraged by our attitude.
I found therapy (squeezy) balls and requested priority shipping. Hopefully, they will arrive promptly and we can at least get her started on that basic therapy.
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