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Happy Belly Laugh Day! "Belly Laugh Day is a day for having a good chuckle at anything at all. Did you know that laughter has been known to cause the tissue lining our blood vessels to expand and increase blood flow? This in turn makes you feel more positive, boosts your immune system and generally just makes us feel…
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Happy National Rhubarb Pie Day! Sadly, rhubarb doesn't grow here, so our opportunities to partake are very limited. But it is also National Pie Day, and I'll take just about any kind of pie over cake or cookies. "Rhubarb originated in Western China, Tibet, Mongolia, and Siberia, and was likely introduced to Europe by Marco…
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Today is Answer Your Cat's Questions Day! "If you’re a cat person, you’ll no doubt wonder what your cat is thinking from time to time. What unsolved mysteries does your tabby ponder, hmm? Answers Your Cat’s Questions Day is a chance to find out, and to answer some of the big questions. Take some time and attempt to work…
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Hi all... My dad died Wednesday morning, and I've been in Houston since the 15th. I'll get back to normal habits eventually. Hope you are all well and staying warm. -Yvonne in TX
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Happy Holly Day! "Today celebrates holly, the evergreen plant long associated with Christmas, and used in wreaths, boughs, and other trimmings. Before being connected to Christmas, it had many other associations, and has been used as a winter decoration since ancient times. Holly was identified with winter solstice…
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Happy Chanukah! "Chanukah, which is the Hebrew word for 'dedication,' is a Jewish celebration that lasts eight days and eight nights. It commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where, according to Jewish belief, a miracle occurred that allowed oil to light a menorah for eight days, when there only…
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Happy Gingerbread House Day! Uh-oh, I got ahead of myself. TODAY is Poinsettia Day. Yesterday was Have a Bagel Day. Karen - So sorry to hear about your aunt. That is a grand old age indeed, but I imagine it must be kind of lonely too. Pip - Sounds like a really frustrating stay at the Sheraton. They should have been…
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Today is Poinsettia Day. I found this lovely quote: “Conversely, the red plant itself burns a brighter red when set off by the green than when it grows among its peers. In the bed I always reserved for poinsettia seedlings, there was little to distinguish one plant from its neighbors. My poinsettia did not turn scarlet…
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Today is Put On Your Own Shoes Day! Personally, I don't wear shoes unless I'm going out or, sometimes, when I'm standing at the desk. Nonetheless, I do love them. "There is very little information available about this day... It could be a metaphor for walking your own way in life, being independent and being an individual.…
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Happy International Ninja Day! "Clad in their signature black, they appear from the depths of the night like a hawk on stolen wings, striking their quarry and disappearing again without leaving a trace." Becca - I need a t-shirt like that adorable little girl's! Allie - Your job opportunity sounds wonderful. Wishing you…
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Today is World Wildlife Conservation Day! "This global occasion provides everyone with the opportunity to learn more about wildlife conservation and to be part of the solution to wildlife crime. Go online and join the thousands of other individuals who have taken the wildlife pledge. Promise to learn more about wildlife…
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Today is World AIDS Day. "There is a disease that reached out into the world and changed the way we thought about everything, from how we got our blood transfusions to our sexual practices. It was met with a campaign of fear and superstition that harmed both those who had it, and the families and friends of those who…
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Happy National Mason Jar Day! "While some forms of food preservation have existed for centuries, it wasn’t until John Landis Mason’s patent #22186 for an “Improvement in screwneck bottles” was issued that home canning became a safe reality. Ever since, gardeners have stocked their pantries from their victory gardens,…
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Greetings on Electronic Greetings Day! Carol - Oh, what a pain! Hope you can hold AT&T's feet to the fire and get them to fix their mess quickly. Penny - Misfit Wearables is a brand of fitness tracker. Mine is a low-end one because I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on one until I knew it would be useful, but it does…
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It's Red Planet Day! Couldn't resist... I'm a space geek! "Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964. The 228-day mission of Mariner 4 brought the spacecraft within 6,118 miles of Mars on July 14, 1965." SueBDew - Oooh, can I ever identify with trying to feed people with dietary…
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Happy National Electric Guitar Day! A day close to my heart. It's also, not-so-coincidentally, Jimi Hendrix's birthday. Carol - Thank you for working so hard to get us an update on Lenora! Joyce - I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Hope you are more comfortable soon. Pip - Sweet pawprint ornament! I've been sorry for so…
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Today is National Tie One On Day! "National Tie One on Day celebrates the apron as well as the past generations of women who wore them and it was also created as a day to bring joy to the life of someone in need and celebrate the spirit of giving." Terry - Oh, no, so sorry you got so banged up! Hope it gives you an excuse…
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Hello! It's World Hello Day! "World Hello Day ... encourages us to take the opportunity to simply greet people, and to recognize how important simple communication is in our daily lives." It was born out of the peace discussions at the close of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Becca - Well, your elk is beautiful... Drkatiebug -…
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Oh, I forgot to say, I made those "hermit cookies" I posted about last week. I didn't have raisins on hand so I used dried cherries instead. They turned out very good, and I was right. I've had similar cookies, we just don't call them hermit cookies down here. It's a basic spice cookie with dried fruit and dates, soft and…
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Happy Universal Children's Day! "You’ve heard so many people say it: children are the future. And whether you yourself have children or not, that still rings true. Today’s children are tomorrow’s scientists, politicians, doctors and teachers. Today’s children will inherit all of what humanity has managed to accomplish…
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Today was National Take a Hike Day! I did not take a hike, but I did take a long walk around downtown Bryan, Texas. Terry – Woohoo! I’m close to that milestone, but haven’t quite made it yet. Heather – Wow, guess that’s not what you were expecting to find in your vent! It’s beautiful, though. We managed to arrive in Bryan…
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Today is International Day for Tolerance! “The International Day for Tolerance supports the notion that education is a key factor in preventing intolerance across the human race. On this day, we are encouraged to educate and learn how to practice solidarity between ethnic, social and cultural groups.” Seems like people…
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Happy National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day! I'd never heard of this old-fashioned cookie. Might have to make some to take for Thanksgiving visits. Recipe here: https://foodess.com/recipes/spiced-date-raisin-cookies-hermit-cookies/ Michele - I made cornbread muffins last night too! I've always made cornbread in the cast-iron…
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Happy Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day! Here the day is halfway over and I'm just now getting my post in! "‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it’. – Ferris Bueller" Mary - Glad you're enjoying Arizona! Katla - Thanks for sharing the good news about your grandson. Glad he's…
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Today is World Kindness Day! “Kindness Day was born when a collection of humanitarian groups came together on November 13, 1997 and made a ‘Declaration of Kindness.’ Likewise, on Kindness Day everyone is encouraged to make a similar declaration. Donating books, food or clothes to your local community is a great way to…
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Today is United States Marine Corps Day! Hug a Marine today. Oorah! Kim - The towels are so cute! Becca - Do you have a grocery store near you that sells bulk nuts and grains and such? Wild rice is expensive but you could probably save a little by buying that way. If nothing else you wouldn't have to buy $9 worth at a…
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Meg - Found it! https://www.skinnytaste.com/turmeric-roasted-cauliflower-soup/
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Today is Chaos Never Dies Day! "Chaos Never Dies Day takes the stance that the perfect, quiet moment we’re all striving for and anticipating doesn’t – and likely never will – exist, and that we should make the most of now, chaos-and-all, and embrace the moment." Karen - I'd be more willing to comply with the doc's advice…
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Happy National Ample Time Day! "National Ample Time Day is a day dedicated to reflecting on one's priorities, daily structure, and health, in an effort to create more than enough time in a day to complete necessary tasks, and to live a more fulfilling life." Rye - What a sweet gift from your husband! The cats seem to be…
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Today is Hug A Bear Day! A teddy bear, that is. "They’re big and fuzzy and warm, they watch over us at night and keep the monsters in the closet and under the bed at bay. They’re often the first gift we’re ever given, and many of us carry them forward into our adult lives as ‘memoirs’ of our past. But we all know the real…
