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 Happy Ramadan.

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Mardi and I stuck labels on pot covers for some upcoming orders and then planted some Gerbera Daisy plugs (South African dandelions as David calls them).

Just a couple of hours, but we made ourselves useful cleaning up some of the odd jobs while the Lily crew worked an extra shift.

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Blue Jays 2 - Phillies 2.  Called on account of rain.

That gave us a chance to watch the movie "42" about Jackie Robinson.  A moving historical narrative about the intense racism he faced and overcame.  Branch Rickey was played by Harrison Ford - a command performance!

Interestingly, the movie came with a caution: "This program contains course language (bleeped out for this showing) and mature subject matter.  Some adults my be offended."

Offended by the racism?  Some adults???  Does this mean that kids are not offended?  Not sure what meaning was intended, but it's an interesting phrase.

Jackie Robinson was a great man!  He met the Stoney Creek Little League team in 1965 when they lost in the Little League World Series at Williamsport, Pennsylvania.  We were sitting on the hill beyond left field and watched the towering home run that just scraped over the fence and cost Stoney Creek the final game.  That close to winning the Little League World Series!

Robinson's number 42 has been retired by all baseball teams.  Once each year, every player wears 42 in recognition of an exceptional human being.

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It's nice to be reminded of those special events in your life.  We have lots to be thankful for.

Stay well.