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Happy World Poetry Day! In honor of the day, here is one of my favorite poems - "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters" by Portia Nelson: I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I fall in. I am lost ... I am helpless. It isn't my fault. It takes me forever to find a way out. II I walk down the same…
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Happy Snowman Burning Day! I picked this one because I know some of you are more than ready for it! "Snowman Burning Day marks a change in seasons, and the transition from winter into spring. This is a traditional celebration by American and Swiss citizens to mark an end to winter. Why not celebrate by designing a…
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Today is International Read To Me Day! "International Read To Me day was established by the Child Writes Foundation to encourage the growth and spread of adult literacy. ... (B)eing read to as a child helped to encourage literacy and a love of reading in adults." Reading was definitely a part of my bedtime from earliest…
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Happy World Sleep Day! “World Sleep Day is … intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving. It … aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders.”…
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Today is Brutus Day! 'Ware the Ides of March! "Sometimes we know that those we call our friends are not, perhaps, the best of people. While we may adore them as our friend, their choices and actions as pertains to others we may not approve of. This is where Brutus found himself, a dear friend he could not counsel away from…
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Happy Pi Day! Nerd alert! "Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant pi. Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of pi. ... Pi Day has been observed in many ways, including eating pie, throwing pies and discussing the…
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Today is Organize Your Home Office Day! "Still ... the home office can become messy, dusty, cluttered, disorganised and, as a result of this combination, a hindrance to its very purpose. Organize Your Home Office Day counters this chaos by providing the motivation to throw away the trash and shred the unwanted paperwork;…
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Happy Napping Day! As Barbara Jordan said, "Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap." Terry - The chain maille looks beautiful in brass. Do you ever have trouble with it discoloring on the neck on…
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Happy International Women's Day! Today the world celebrates us! "Women’s Day celebrates women’s history, highlighting key events, milestones and achievements, and aims to further promote and raise awareness of women’s rights and to achieve equal opportunity status in all walks of life." And some history: "The first few…
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Today is Discover What Your Name Means Day! "Discover What Your Name Means Day takes place during International Celebrate Your Name Week. It is a day to learn what your name and the names of others mean. There are many sources on the internet that can help you learn the history of names and what they mean. The day may also…
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Today is Unique Names Day! "Names are important as they help to create our identity to the world and to ourselves. Unique Names Day takes a moment in the year to celebrate those who have these interesting names." I don't meet a lot of other Yvonnes, but there've been enough over the years that I can't call my name unique.…
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Today is Absinthe Day! "Celebrated by artists and aristocrats alike for centuries, absinthe has long been the drink of choice for the creative type; also known as The Green Goddess, The Green Lady or The Green Fairy, the drink used to be a favorite among artists and writers due to it supposedly helping their creative…
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Happy Dr. Seuss Day! "We truly love him in a house. We truly love him with a mouse. We truly love him here or there. We truly love him anywhere. We truly love the silly goose. We truly love old Dr. Seuss!" In addition to his children's books, Theodor Seuss Geisel also did some very interesting political propaganda work…
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Today is World Book Day! Of course, for avid readers like me, every day is Book Day. "World Book Day was created on April 23rd, 1995, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The connection between that date and books, however, was made in Spain in 1923, as it is the anniversary of…
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Happy National Tooth Fairy Day! "In the mid-1920s fairies were used for all sorts of health education from bath fairies to fresh air fairies as a way to get kids to remember to eat their vegetables, wash behind their ears and get a good night’s rest. ... Then in 1927, Esther Watkins Arnold printed an eight-page playlet for…
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Happy National Margarita Day! In honor of the unofficial state cocktail of Texas: SKINNY MARGARITAS (Cookie and Kate, https://cookieandkate.com/2012/fresh-margaritas/) 2 ounces (1/4 cup) silver tequila 1-1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons/about 1-1/2 small limes) fresh lime juice 1 ounce (2 tablespoons/about 1/2 of a medium orange)…
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It's Library Lovers' Month! For the rest of the month, we can celebrate. "Libraries are a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life; they offer security and peace and quiet. They are also a place where you can focus surrounded by likeminded people with the desire to acquire knowledge." Wendy - I admire you…
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Today is Love Your Pet Day! "How’s your relationship with your favourite furry friend? Love Your Pet Day is a chance to show your cat, dog, tortoise or [insert other] how you really feel. Treats, pampering and all the the attention that the little guy or gal can handle are a great way to celebrate!" I know a lot of us are…
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Happy International Tug-of-War Day! "International Tug-of-War Day celebrates a game where two teams compete, trying to pull a rope so that a center marker comes to their team's side. ... Tug of war was played in ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and India. It originated in ancient ceremonies, and then came to be used to train…
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Happy Hippo Day! In honor of the Hutto Hippos (the high school team from our neighboring town): "Bet you didn’t know that Hippo loosely translates to River Horse in ancient Greek. Hippo Day, then, celebrates the third largest mammal on Earth. Why not take some time to waddle in a mud bath, get angry with some tourists, and…
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Today is Donor Day! "Donor Day is a holiday that celebrates all those people who have helped save people’s lives by donating blood, marrow, tissue, and even organs. It’s a holiday that drives home exactly how amazing and giving the human spirit is because it pays tribute to so many people who have donated of themselves,…
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It's Fat Tuesday! Laissez les bon temps rouler! Pat - Wow, your new scale really does sound smart! Or at least its app does. Felicia - Wishing you all the best. That's definitely some freaky finger coloring there! Terry - Well, whether or not the helmet works, it certainly makes for a futuristic photo! Cheri - I'm thinking…
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Happy Hug Day! "Hug day is special enough to be celebrated with your better half, but also sweet enough to be celebrated with a dear friend. So ... make sure that you spread your arms and squeeze your loved ones into a bear hug to express deep appreciation for them." Wendy - So sorry your guests are taking such advantage…
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Happy Kite Flying Day! “Kites have been bringing joy and relaxation since the 5th century in China. Kite Flying Day was created to remind us of the feeling of freedom that one feels when guiding a kite through the currents of air.” If kites aren’t your thing, it’s also Laugh and Get Rich Day. Becca – Thanks for sharing the…
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Today is Periodic Table Day! While you're celebrating the elements, you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about the periodic table at this link: http://www.periodictableday.org/ Drkatiebug - Ugh, so sorry to hear of the carcinoma. Dad had a lot of those over the years and they were pretty routine, but still…
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Happy Western Monarch Day! "It is a day to celebrate the Western Monarch butterfly. ... The monarch butterfly is facing a terrific decline in numbers. Many conservation groups are calling for it to be protected as an endangered species and claim that the number of declines could be as high as 90%!" Becca - What a gorgeous…
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Happy World Wetlands Day! "World Wetlands Day brings awareness and remembrance of the Convention on Wetlands of 1971. The convention and the world wetlands day were established to educate on the importance of wetlands and what they mean to humanity and the planet. ... UN Water estimates that 90% of natural hazards are…
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Happy Inspire Your Heart With Art Day! Many of you share your art with us, and it certainly inspires my heart! Drkatiebug - Wow, I didn't realize having your lungs freeze was even a thing! Terry - Grilled cheese is such a satisfying comfort food. My perfect comfort lunch is to pair it with tomato soup. Janet - Glad to hear…
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January is Hot Tea Month! I got so busy yesterday I didn't post at all, so I thought I'd make it up today by giving you a whole month. "A warm, steaming cup of tea is welcome at any time of day, especially in the cold winter months. Whether as an alternative to coffee with the rich tradition of Irish Breakfast tea, or as a…
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Happy Opposite Day! "Opposite Day is particularly popular among children, who enjoy the kind of absurdity that can happen when everything you say is backwards. This kind of thing can open the mind to some incredibly diverse ways of thinking, and its stimulating trying to keep up with everyone saying the opposite of what…
