World Health Day

April 7

Let’s work to make the world healthier and safer instead of destroying it!

Today is World Health Day in recognition that the world needs to work together for world health. this years theme is to stand with science.

On World Health Day a world leader is calling to bomb Iran to destruction. What nut case would call for destroying a whole society and culture. These are real people. They are kind and intelligent people. I was there the last time Trump was president. The citizens were so friendly and wanted to talk to the outside world. They agreed that the United States and Iran had terrible governments, but they said we both have good people.

People I met in Iran

I hope the military powers will say NO to such stupidity.

Instead of sending bombs and insults lets work for world health and world peace.

World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science

World Health Day 2026, observed on April 7, will focus on the theme “Together for health. Stand with science.” This year’s campaign aims to renew the commitment to science as the foundation for better health. It highlights the transformative impact of scientific progress and international collaboration on global health. The campaign encourages people everywhere to support and trust science, as it is one of humanity’s most powerful tools for protecting and improving health.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) are calling on people to renew their commitment to science, which is essential for addressing health threats and safeguarding the health of future generations. The campaign also emphasizes the importance of scientific research and collaboration in tackling global health challenges.

World Health Day is a global observance that raises awareness about major global health challenges and encourages individuals and communities to take action to improve their health and well-being. It is a reminder that no country can solve global health challenges alone, and that science and innovation must guide decision-

Happy Winter Solstice

The return of light and hopefully greater understanding, empathy and compassion as the world struggles through 2 wars, and lots of conflict and mistrust. Sending wishes for peace this holiday season.

Slowly the days become longer

The equator divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. When the Northern Hemisphere has summer the Southern Hemisphere has winter. On December 21, in the Northern Hemisphere the Earth’s tilt starts to slowly tilt back towards the sun. This slow nod to the sun causes our seasons and longer days.

Many cultures celebrate the return of the sun:

The best about the solstice in the north is that the days start to get longer. We begin to move from so much darkness to brighter longer days. Daily change is slow, but by mid January you can notice the days are becoming longer! Many cultures and people celebrate this return to light. https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1539015/stonehenge-winter-solstice-celebrations-traditions-evg

Many Native American communities have long held solstice ceremonies, explained University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholar Rosalyn LaPier, an Indigenous writer, ethnobotanist and environmental historian.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/12/21/winter-solstice-shortest-day-seasons/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzAzMTM0ODAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzA0NTE3MTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3MDMxMzQ4MDAsImp0aSI6ImE1Y2VhNmJiLTRmMDYtNGY4YS1hZjg4LTM1YzYwNmU5Y2ZhZCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS93ZWF0aGVyLzIwMjMvMTIvMjEvd2ludGVyLXNvbHN0aWNlLXNob3J0ZXN0LWRheS1zZWFzb25zLyJ9.cY92qBUs1nhFhMlOKPqaiU_8QXlN1oF9xtOFLPCW5nU&fbclid=IwAR3ESJ7VX1tQFQAlb3IBDQUUFitqHAzWwZqqCe8nOAOpWuCs0XtnI8_Drxk

April Challenge

“Make Happiness from what you have” Sam Sifton, NYT

April is an awesome month. The birds are migrating, plants and trees are sprouting, and the days are long with the sun high in the sky. It’s a perfect time to be outside and forget all the troubles facing our planet. We need to flood our communities with positive energy and kindness.

Everyday I plan to do the following: Share my gratitude for the helpers, find beauty in nature, cook healthy food, and take three deep breaths for peace on earth.

I hope you can use this awesome calandar, be safe, and have some fun in April.