May 9, 2026 — Today is National Lost Sock Memorial Day, which is oddly specific… but probably more relatable than it should be.
Today we’re looking at a few moments where things didn’t unfold the way you might expect.
First, a failed attempt to steal the Crown Jewels in 1671 that ended in an unusual way.
Then, the start of impeachment hearings against Richard Nixon in 1974, marking a shift from investigation to formal process.
And finally, the early formation of Mother’s Day in 1914, showing how a simple idea can evolve beyond its original purpose.
Plus, a look at Billy Joel, whose storytelling approach continues to resonate.
It raises a question about how often things grow into something different than what they started as.
Anyway… that’s what I ended up finding while working through May 9.