OCT 9, 26.. WORLD POST DAY..

By Cap Chastain October 9, 2026 Mail-U.S., POST / POSTAL, POST OFFICE(S) International, ZIP Codes 1 Comment

Hello NATIONAL TODAY..

Every October 9th..

World Post Day celebrates the vital role of postal services across the globe.

On October 9, 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) was established as a means of cooperation and regulation amongst its members mail services.

Today it allows mail to flow freely from your mailbox to Timbuktu, and everywhere in between! In 1969, World Post Day was inaugurated at the Tokyo Universal Postal Congress.

As of 2026, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) hosts 192 member countries, making it a truly global organization.

Sending a letter is one of the most iconic acts of showing someone you care.

Iconic is an adjective meaning very famous, popular, and widely recognized as a symbol of a particular time, place, or idea.

Thank your mail carrier if you are able. Yes, many who are working never see their mail carrier even though they come to our residences nearly every day. But if you are able to do so, take the time to say hello and introduce yourself, and thank them for their service.

Personally I “go out of my way” to thank our local letter carrier. I also call several of our Post Office Employees by name as well since we have a Post Office Box there.

A few Tid-Bits..

The U.S Postal Service processes more than 5,000 pieces of mail every second.

The USPS receives no tax dollars for operating expenses.

ZIP stands for Zone Improvement Plan, begun in 1963 by the USPS.
 
The U.S. Postal Service has no official motto. However it is often associated with a quote from the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” The quote is a fitting tribute to postal workers the world over who are tasked with delivering our most precious correspondence.
 

Below is your link in case you would like to read more.

https://nationaltoday.com/world-post-day/

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Cap and Patti

OCT 8, 26.. DYSLEXIA.. DEPRESSION..

By Cap Chastain October 8, 2026 Depression, Dyslexia, MEDICAL, Mental Illness No Comments

I look up at the above title and think to myself !!

Who in this World is going to be interested in the above topics, Dyslexia and Depression ??

So? Do I “Pack it in.” and head for bed ??

The problem is simple: Both are NATIONAL TODAY Holidays and ??

I, your Captain, live with both of them !!

I am not ready to “Quit on myself !!”

Then!! I totally “Lost It” and accidently published what I had written !!

And? I trashed (deleted) it and re-wrote what you just read above.

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DYSLEXIA ..

Via AI (Artificial Intelligence) 

Dyslexia is a lifelong neurodevelopmental learning disorder that impairs accurate and fluent word reading, spelling, and language processing.

Dyslexia affects roughly 5% to 20% of the population, occurs across all intelligence levels, and is not caused by vision problems, laziness, or a lack of educational opportunity.

Many famous people experienced Dyslexia, including Leonardo da Vinci, Saint Teresa, Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, Carl Jung, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, John Lennon, and Alexander Graham Bell.

Dyslexia Day is observed every October 8th.

Dyslexia is a common learning disorder impacting reading and writing. 

Cap here !! When I was in the 4th or 5th grade in Elementary School, due to learning difficulties in school, I was about to be “set back” one full grade. Instead (and I have no idea how it came to happen) I was diagnosed (this was year 1945 or so) with Dyslexia.

I then worked intensely, one-on-one, with a wonderful remedial teacher, Cally Gartrell. I hope that to the day I die, I will never forget Ms. Gartrell.

Now read on !!

If you were to ask Patti IF I seem to have the below symptoms..

..Difficulty reading aloud, especially unfamiliar words
..Slow and inaccurate reading speed
..Poor spelling and grammar
..Confusion with letters and sounds
..Difficulty with rhyming and word retrieval
..Problems with attention and organization

Patti would say: “Cap does NOT seem to have any of the above symptoms!”

Below is the link to click on to read more about Dyslexia IF you so choose.

https://nationaltoday.com/dyslexia-day/

I certainly relate to the above, confused appearing Child !!

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DEPRESSION SCREENING..

Nice to know that I am not alone. Forty (40) Million adults in the U.S. deal with depression.

Sad to read that Depression and Anxiety Disorders are still largely viewed as something to hide!!

Below is your link to click on if you want to read more about Depression and Screening..

https://nationaltoday.com/national-depression-screening-day/

Yes, Oh Yes, I know the above feeling !!

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Cap and Patti

We hope YOU were not depressed reading this Post !!