2 October

Born in 1912 – Frank Malina, American engineer and artist.

Above: Pax IV, 1971

Also, born in 1890, American comedian and actor Groucho Marx.

I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.

Previously on October 2, Malina & Gillian Welch.