Love Litigating Lawyers Day is an annual celebration scheduled for August 31.
I wanted to be a lawyer. Scott told me I should go to law school because I would be good at cross examination because I always look at every angle. True, but I'm not sure I have that in me. If I were a lawyer I'd want to work for a cause and make a difference.
I believe this holiday originated from those fun-loving folks over at wellcat.com. They found a reason to celebrate every day of the year. And hey, why not? It's nice to find someone who has a sense of humor and celebrates life!
Showing posts with label weird holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weird holidays. Show all posts
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Weird Wacky Holidays - August 30
It might not exactly be the dog days of summer, but Fido - or Fluffy - relax a bit, try some puppy yoga or kitty pilates in celebration of National Holistic Pet Day. Pet owners should consider trying holistic, natural treatments for their animals.
Since it is a holiday weekend, you might enjoy sitting around the campfire and toasting marshmallows before the chilly air of fall arrives. And why not? Today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day. But be careful! I remember at Girl Scout camp when I was about 8 years old, I was trying to slide the marshmallow off the stick and man oh man did that burn!
Since it is a holiday weekend, you might enjoy sitting around the campfire and toasting marshmallows before the chilly air of fall arrives. And why not? Today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day. But be careful! I remember at Girl Scout camp when I was about 8 years old, I was trying to slide the marshmallow off the stick and man oh man did that burn!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Weird and Wacky Holidays - August 29
Yes, I have to get back to writing about these interesting holidays.
August 29 is More Herbs, Less Salt Day. Hey, I'm all in flavor (nice pun) of using herbs instead of salt. And I usually do use more herbs than basic salt and pepper seasoning.
I have fresh cilantro and mint in my garden. Last year I had some oregano and it was wonderful when I made homemade spaghetti sauce. So delicious!
If you're not a herbologist, you can check out CNN.com to look up a spice and find out helpful info, including the source, what it tastes like, the best use, and cooking uses.
August 29 is More Herbs, Less Salt Day. Hey, I'm all in flavor (nice pun) of using herbs instead of salt. And I usually do use more herbs than basic salt and pepper seasoning.
I have fresh cilantro and mint in my garden. Last year I had some oregano and it was wonderful when I made homemade spaghetti sauce. So delicious!
If you're not a herbologist, you can check out CNN.com to look up a spice and find out helpful info, including the source, what it tastes like, the best use, and cooking uses.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Weird holidays - July 16
Wish someone could take over for you in the kitchen? Even for a day? Hire a personal chef today in honor of National Personal Chef Day. You can find one here. Unfortunately, I clicked on the map of Nebraska and it reports there aren't any personal chefs in the Cornhusker state.
But I know that is not true. There is a lady in Norfolk who has chosen this career path. I also clicked on San Diego since my sis lives there. A list of 33 possibilities popped up. That could be fun the next time we vacay there. :)
Since I'm Scott's personal chef - on a 3-meal-a-day basis - I'm putting in my order for dinner tonight, in case he ever reads this and decides to hire a personal chef. Let's start with a bowl of minestrone and a side salad consisting of a variety of greens, sliced strawberries, slivered almonds, and mandarin oranges topped with a tart blue cheese or lemon poppyseed dressing. For the entree, I would like a delectable pasta dish that is different from the same ol', same ol' that I can make myself. And for dessert, baked Alaska.
MM-mm-good!
But I know that is not true. There is a lady in Norfolk who has chosen this career path. I also clicked on San Diego since my sis lives there. A list of 33 possibilities popped up. That could be fun the next time we vacay there. :)
Since I'm Scott's personal chef - on a 3-meal-a-day basis - I'm putting in my order for dinner tonight, in case he ever reads this and decides to hire a personal chef. Let's start with a bowl of minestrone and a side salad consisting of a variety of greens, sliced strawberries, slivered almonds, and mandarin oranges topped with a tart blue cheese or lemon poppyseed dressing. For the entree, I would like a delectable pasta dish that is different from the same ol', same ol' that I can make myself. And for dessert, baked Alaska.
MM-mm-good!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Weird holidays - June 13
It's Friday the 13th. In fact, it is the only Friday the 13th in 2008. That means today is also Blame Someone Else Day, which is celebrated on the first Friday the 13th of each calendar year. Forget about superstitions related to the dreaded 13th day of a month, which happens to fall on a Friday. Just blame everyone else for your problems. (Hey, some people make a habit of doing that EVERY day!!)
Ever had a rag doll? Those two favorites - Raggedy Ann and Andy - are celebrated today. Created by cartoonist and author Johnny Gruelle, these two were more than dolls - they were characters that sprang to life in his stories. A celebration honoring the author and his two creations is held in Gruelle's home town each summer. Separate myth from reality at RaggedyLand.
Those dads who work from the confines of their homes - today is your day. Celebrate Work @ Home Father's Day.
Ever had a rag doll? Those two favorites - Raggedy Ann and Andy - are celebrated today. Created by cartoonist and author Johnny Gruelle, these two were more than dolls - they were characters that sprang to life in his stories. A celebration honoring the author and his two creations is held in Gruelle's home town each summer. Separate myth from reality at RaggedyLand.
Those dads who work from the confines of their homes - today is your day. Celebrate Work @ Home Father's Day.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Weird holidays - June 12
Two fantastic reasons to celebrate today.
Crowded Nest Awareness Day is a way to honor - or pity - all those parents who have college-age children who move back home. Sure, if they're in college, they'll be home for maybe three months. But what about those who have graduated from an institute of higher learning and now need to move back in with mom and dad because he or she has discovered that the job market is tight and he or she doesn't know if he or she can survive. Whew!
Or then there's is our situation. My youngest wants to move back home, but tough love from mom (and dad) here. Sure, you can move back home only AFTER you've found a job. We're still waiting to hear what she's decided.
Of course when the oldest child graduated, we told her to hurry up and get her room cleaned because we were putting a hot tub in there. Never happened, but it sure was fun to watch her reaction!
Another reason to celebrate today, besides the fact that it is June 12, is because today is Loving Day. A result of the 1967 Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, loving day honors interracial marriage in the United States. The educational mission of the day is to fight prejudice through education and build a sense of community among people involved in interracial and intercultural relationships. Here is a listing of 2008 celebrations. Some celebrations are today only; others take place throughout the weekend, and a few are later in the month.
Crowded Nest Awareness Day is a way to honor - or pity - all those parents who have college-age children who move back home. Sure, if they're in college, they'll be home for maybe three months. But what about those who have graduated from an institute of higher learning and now need to move back in with mom and dad because he or she has discovered that the job market is tight and he or she doesn't know if he or she can survive. Whew!
Or then there's is our situation. My youngest wants to move back home, but tough love from mom (and dad) here. Sure, you can move back home only AFTER you've found a job. We're still waiting to hear what she's decided.
Of course when the oldest child graduated, we told her to hurry up and get her room cleaned because we were putting a hot tub in there. Never happened, but it sure was fun to watch her reaction!
Another reason to celebrate today, besides the fact that it is June 12, is because today is Loving Day. A result of the 1967 Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, loving day honors interracial marriage in the United States. The educational mission of the day is to fight prejudice through education and build a sense of community among people involved in interracial and intercultural relationships. Here is a listing of 2008 celebrations. Some celebrations are today only; others take place throughout the weekend, and a few are later in the month.
Weird holidays - June 10
There's only one reason to celebrate today: the ball point pen day. I know I couldn't survive without them, although I think I probably have some form of OCD because the pen has to feel right in my hand or I search until I find the right writing utensil. My mother would argue that it has to do with my office supplies fetish, but that's simply not true! :) You can never have too many notebooks, legal pads, or fine quality pens. Trust me!
I imagine most people think the ball point was invented in the U.S., and to an extent, that is true. In 1888, an American leathermaker patented a utensil that marked leather, but this pen was never put into production. In 1935, two Hungarian brothers - Ladislas and Georg Biro - were printers and devised a better version of the ball point pen. A very interesting history of their journey, which includes fleeing to Argentina during World War II, examines the details.
I imagine most people think the ball point was invented in the U.S., and to an extent, that is true. In 1888, an American leathermaker patented a utensil that marked leather, but this pen was never put into production. In 1935, two Hungarian brothers - Ladislas and Georg Biro - were printers and devised a better version of the ball point pen. A very interesting history of their journey, which includes fleeing to Argentina during World War II, examines the details.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Weird holidays for June 8
Another listing of unique, weird, or wacky celebrations for this day in history.
Abused Women and Children's Awareness Day does NOT seem like a strange holiday. It's a day of awareness, a day to learn about the battered and abused. There isn't a bold history written about the subject. I'm sure it has been going on for a long time. Picture the manner in which cavemen are depicted: clubbing the woman over the head and dragging her to the cave. Fast forward to present day; the abuse could be happening in the house next door and you might not even be aware. Make yourself aware and offer support - or even escape - for those who suffer at the hands of an abuser.
Initiated in 1957 by the Bahai's of the United States to promote racial harmony, Race Unity Day has grown into a celebration of diversity promoting equality, unity, acceptance, respect, and love. The unity day is celebrated on yearly on the second Sunday in June.
The Festival of Weeks, or Shavo'ut, is the second of three major Jewish festivals with both historic and agricultural ties. This holiday celebrates the first fruits were harvested and carried to the Temple. The historical perspective celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Shavo'ut has close ties to Passover. Counting from the second day of Passover to the day prior to Shavo'ut is 49 days - 7 weeks. This accounts for the name of the festival. Labor is not permitted on Shavo'ut. Custom calls for staying up the first night and studying the Torah. Then, most pray early the following morning. Also, a dairy meal is customary during the festival. Why? Two possible reasons: some believe it has to do with Israel being considered a land of milk and honey; others feel it is because the Torah had just been received, which included dietary laws, and as a result, both meat and dairy meals were not available. The final custom is the reading of the book of Ruth.
Today is also Write to Your Father Day. Considering that next Sunday is the real father's day, you might want to take advantage of this week and pen a heartfelt letter to your dad. This celebration has an interesting history. Three poets from San Luis Obispo came up with the holiday. Why? Because 70 percent of U.S. prisoners grew up fatherless and because poets use a few words to get to the heart of the matter. Take a look at the writing exercise these three offer.
Multicultural American Child Awareness Day celebrates what some may consider a twist of irony. We're celebrating the American child who is multicultural. I say celebrate ALL children! They are our future.
Orphan's Train Memorial Day is celebrated today. I could not find any information about the origins of this memorial day; however, I'm going to guess that this celebration honors those orphans who were placed on trains and sent across the U.S. to adoptive homes. Quite of a few of the orphans ended up in my home state of Nebraska.
Having a bad day? Turn that frown into a smile and celebrate Upsy Daisy Day. According to Merriam-Webster, the people who started this happy holiday did it as a way for people to get up gloriously, gratefully, and gleefully. So true. When you wake up, you have the power to decide if you are going to be positive or negative that day. Upsy daisy is also an interjection used to reassure a child when he or she is being lifted.
Abused Women and Children's Awareness Day does NOT seem like a strange holiday. It's a day of awareness, a day to learn about the battered and abused. There isn't a bold history written about the subject. I'm sure it has been going on for a long time. Picture the manner in which cavemen are depicted: clubbing the woman over the head and dragging her to the cave. Fast forward to present day; the abuse could be happening in the house next door and you might not even be aware. Make yourself aware and offer support - or even escape - for those who suffer at the hands of an abuser.
Initiated in 1957 by the Bahai's of the United States to promote racial harmony, Race Unity Day has grown into a celebration of diversity promoting equality, unity, acceptance, respect, and love. The unity day is celebrated on yearly on the second Sunday in June.
The Festival of Weeks, or Shavo'ut, is the second of three major Jewish festivals with both historic and agricultural ties. This holiday celebrates the first fruits were harvested and carried to the Temple. The historical perspective celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Shavo'ut has close ties to Passover. Counting from the second day of Passover to the day prior to Shavo'ut is 49 days - 7 weeks. This accounts for the name of the festival. Labor is not permitted on Shavo'ut. Custom calls for staying up the first night and studying the Torah. Then, most pray early the following morning. Also, a dairy meal is customary during the festival. Why? Two possible reasons: some believe it has to do with Israel being considered a land of milk and honey; others feel it is because the Torah had just been received, which included dietary laws, and as a result, both meat and dairy meals were not available. The final custom is the reading of the book of Ruth.
Today is also Write to Your Father Day. Considering that next Sunday is the real father's day, you might want to take advantage of this week and pen a heartfelt letter to your dad. This celebration has an interesting history. Three poets from San Luis Obispo came up with the holiday. Why? Because 70 percent of U.S. prisoners grew up fatherless and because poets use a few words to get to the heart of the matter. Take a look at the writing exercise these three offer.
Multicultural American Child Awareness Day celebrates what some may consider a twist of irony. We're celebrating the American child who is multicultural. I say celebrate ALL children! They are our future.
Orphan's Train Memorial Day is celebrated today. I could not find any information about the origins of this memorial day; however, I'm going to guess that this celebration honors those orphans who were placed on trains and sent across the U.S. to adoptive homes. Quite of a few of the orphans ended up in my home state of Nebraska.
Having a bad day? Turn that frown into a smile and celebrate Upsy Daisy Day. According to Merriam-Webster, the people who started this happy holiday did it as a way for people to get up gloriously, gratefully, and gleefully. So true. When you wake up, you have the power to decide if you are going to be positive or negative that day. Upsy daisy is also an interjection used to reassure a child when he or she is being lifted.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Weird holidays 4 June 7th
I'm not sure that I would consider the running of the Belmont Stakes as a holiday. I mean, heck, the banks were still open, and the U.S. Postal Service delivered the mail. Although, today's race might become a historic event. Why? Because Big Brown may win it all - the triple crown of racing. This demanding race is named after August Belmont, a prominent banker and horse racing guru from the 19th century.
Kentucky-ans (hmmm....would you change the 'y' to an 'i' and add -ans ?) honor Daniel Boone today since he first saw the forests and valleys of present-day Kentucky on this day in 1769. The Kentucky Historical Society celebrates June 7 as Boone Day.
Craving a special treat? Go ahead! Splurge for Banana Split Day. Now, some historians celebrate this luscious holiday in August, but folklore and legends believe that 1906 University of Pittsburgh grad David Strickler invented the ice cream treat while working as an intern at Tassell Pharmacy in nearby Latrobe. Word of the gooey treat spread, and soon, ice cream fountains across the nation were serving the banana-ice cream - strawberry-chocolate-pineapple-nuts-whipped cream concoction. It's warm enough today here in the Nebraska sandhills - maybe a yummy dish of this later!!
Cheer Coach Day honors those who teach and sponsor cheer squads. I have a feeling they earn their pay!
The first Saturday of June is designated as National Trails Day. Sponsored by the American Hiking Society, their hope is to increase awareness of and activity on the nation's trail systems. Want to know if an event is scheduled in your area? Find out here. The Cowboy Trail is located near where I live, stretching from Norfolk to Valentine on an abandoned stretch of Chicago and Northwestern railroad.
Kentucky-ans (hmmm....would you change the 'y' to an 'i' and add -ans ?) honor Daniel Boone today since he first saw the forests and valleys of present-day Kentucky on this day in 1769. The Kentucky Historical Society celebrates June 7 as Boone Day.
Craving a special treat? Go ahead! Splurge for Banana Split Day. Now, some historians celebrate this luscious holiday in August, but folklore and legends believe that 1906 University of Pittsburgh grad David Strickler invented the ice cream treat while working as an intern at Tassell Pharmacy in nearby Latrobe. Word of the gooey treat spread, and soon, ice cream fountains across the nation were serving the banana-ice cream - strawberry-chocolate-pineapple-nuts-whipped cream concoction. It's warm enough today here in the Nebraska sandhills - maybe a yummy dish of this later!!
Cheer Coach Day honors those who teach and sponsor cheer squads. I have a feeling they earn their pay!
The first Saturday of June is designated as National Trails Day. Sponsored by the American Hiking Society, their hope is to increase awareness of and activity on the nation's trail systems. Want to know if an event is scheduled in your area? Find out here. The Cowboy Trail is located near where I live, stretching from Norfolk to Valentine on an abandoned stretch of Chicago and Northwestern railroad.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Weird and Wacky Holidays for June 6
OK, I'm going to try to get back to writing about these crazy holidays again.
Today is Donut Day. Started by the Salvation Army, the first Friday and Saturday of June are known as Donut Day. Sure, the group didn't invent the wheel here, but they did start this holiday for a wonderful reason.
During WWI, U.S. soldiers were hungry and cold due to rains that lasted just over a month. In a tent near the front lines, women from the Salvation Army made donuts by putting oil in a pail, making dough with ingredients on hand, and rolling the dough with a wine bottle. The ladies used a baking powder can to cut the donuts and fried them in soldier's steel helmets on a small stove. 100 donuts were made that day. Rains collapsed the tents, but the ladies continued cooking.
Soon, as many as 500 soldiers stood in the mud waiting for a hot donut. Over 9000 donuts were being made around the clock. Other units heard about the donut shop under a tent and began making their own, supplying the treat for the front lines.
Following the war, the "doughboys" wanted the taste of the donuts they'd eaten in France. American bakeries hadn't heard of the donut, but they began making them and the fried donut became a popular treat in the U.S.
Donut Day began in 1938 as a fundraising effort for the Salvation Army and as a tribute to the Army 'lassies' who served donuts to thousands of soldiers during World War I.
My grandfather was in France during WWI. I wonder if he ever had any of the Salvation Army donuts.
Today is also D-Day. D-Day is a term used by the military to denote a day when a combat operation will be initiated. Probably the most notorious D-Day is June 6, 1944, when the Normandy invasion began.
In the past, today has been Hunger Awareness Day, but the folks at America's Second Harvest - the nation's food bank network - will now spend the month of September promoting Hunger Action month.... but go ahead now and take action. Food pantries across the U.S. are running low on supplies and donations. They need help from everyone.
Today is Donut Day. Started by the Salvation Army, the first Friday and Saturday of June are known as Donut Day. Sure, the group didn't invent the wheel here, but they did start this holiday for a wonderful reason.
During WWI, U.S. soldiers were hungry and cold due to rains that lasted just over a month. In a tent near the front lines, women from the Salvation Army made donuts by putting oil in a pail, making dough with ingredients on hand, and rolling the dough with a wine bottle. The ladies used a baking powder can to cut the donuts and fried them in soldier's steel helmets on a small stove. 100 donuts were made that day. Rains collapsed the tents, but the ladies continued cooking.
Soon, as many as 500 soldiers stood in the mud waiting for a hot donut. Over 9000 donuts were being made around the clock. Other units heard about the donut shop under a tent and began making their own, supplying the treat for the front lines.
Following the war, the "doughboys" wanted the taste of the donuts they'd eaten in France. American bakeries hadn't heard of the donut, but they began making them and the fried donut became a popular treat in the U.S.
Donut Day began in 1938 as a fundraising effort for the Salvation Army and as a tribute to the Army 'lassies' who served donuts to thousands of soldiers during World War I.
My grandfather was in France during WWI. I wonder if he ever had any of the Salvation Army donuts.
Today is also D-Day. D-Day is a term used by the military to denote a day when a combat operation will be initiated. Probably the most notorious D-Day is June 6, 1944, when the Normandy invasion began.
In the past, today has been Hunger Awareness Day, but the folks at America's Second Harvest - the nation's food bank network - will now spend the month of September promoting Hunger Action month.... but go ahead now and take action. Food pantries across the U.S. are running low on supplies and donations. They need help from everyone.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Feb 27 weird n wacky celebrations
Inconvenience Yourself Day doesn't mean celebrate something that is an inconvenience to you. Instead, you should inconvenience yourself instead of others by showing good manners or random acts of kindness. So go ahead, inconvenience yourself and make someone smile.
Feb 26 wacky n weird holidays
I've always wondered where the phrase - For the Love of Pete - comes from. Today is Pete's day. Who is he? And why should we do something simply for his sake?
Spay Day might not be so much a holiday as a day of awareness promoted by The Humane Society. Thousands of kittens and puppies are born each year and many don't have loving homes. Instead of letting the animal population boom, why not spay your pet. I like the Humane Society's motto for the day: It's not just rabbits who multiply like rabbits.
Spay Day might not be so much a holiday as a day of awareness promoted by The Humane Society. Thousands of kittens and puppies are born each year and many don't have loving homes. Instead of letting the animal population boom, why not spay your pet. I like the Humane Society's motto for the day: It's not just rabbits who multiply like rabbits.
Feb 23 weird n wacky celebrations
If you're into sports, here's an Olympic event that is gaining in popularity. Celebrate Curling is Cool day, brought to you by the fun lovers over at Wellcat.com. The game originated in Scotland and Holland during the 1500s. In the 1830s, the first U.S. curling event was documented at Orchard Lake, near Detroit. By the end of the decade, curling was popular in the Great Lakes states, including Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Curled debuted in the 1924 Olympic games and was considered a medal sport. This is one Olympic sport I enjoy watching. It's like shuffleboard on ice. For more information, check out the U.S. Curling Association.
Iwo Jima Day honors the fourth day of the 35-day battle that was immortalized forever. On this day, U.S. soldiers reached the summit of Mt. Suribachi and raised the American flag. The next day, five Marines and one Navy corpsman raised the American flag for the second time, and photographer Joe Rosenthal captured what is now the most reproduced image of all time.
If you enjoy a glass of wine, then tonight would be the perfect to to Open That Bottle. This wine-lovers celebration serves as a means of celebrating that special bottle of wine. You know, the one that is tucked into the back of the china cabinet or the one on display on your kitchen counter. You plan to open it at some point and so it sits, patiently, while the bouquet builds inside the bottle, and you wait for a special occasion.
My grandpa made homemade wine. A LOT of homemade wine. And he won many local and state awards. Some of it was flavorful; others should never have been shared with friends, let alone with family members who served as guinea pigs. My favorite was the Anniversary wine. The summer my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary, my grandparents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Together, we held a huge open house/reception/dance for them. This family loves fruit salad, so we all brought fruit and contributed to the salad, which we made in a large cooler. Instead of eating what was left, grandpa took the fruit and turned it into wine. It was a delicate (ok, so not much of this wine was delicate) blend of strawberry, grape, kiwi, peach, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Not bad.
He also experimented with onion/garlic wine. Not so good to drink, but what a delicious marinade it made!
Curled debuted in the 1924 Olympic games and was considered a medal sport. This is one Olympic sport I enjoy watching. It's like shuffleboard on ice. For more information, check out the U.S. Curling Association.
Iwo Jima Day honors the fourth day of the 35-day battle that was immortalized forever. On this day, U.S. soldiers reached the summit of Mt. Suribachi and raised the American flag. The next day, five Marines and one Navy corpsman raised the American flag for the second time, and photographer Joe Rosenthal captured what is now the most reproduced image of all time.
If you enjoy a glass of wine, then tonight would be the perfect to to Open That Bottle. This wine-lovers celebration serves as a means of celebrating that special bottle of wine. You know, the one that is tucked into the back of the china cabinet or the one on display on your kitchen counter. You plan to open it at some point and so it sits, patiently, while the bouquet builds inside the bottle, and you wait for a special occasion.
My grandpa made homemade wine. A LOT of homemade wine. And he won many local and state awards. Some of it was flavorful; others should never have been shared with friends, let alone with family members who served as guinea pigs. My favorite was the Anniversary wine. The summer my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary, my grandparents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Together, we held a huge open house/reception/dance for them. This family loves fruit salad, so we all brought fruit and contributed to the salad, which we made in a large cooler. Instead of eating what was left, grandpa took the fruit and turned it into wine. It was a delicate (ok, so not much of this wine was delicate) blend of strawberry, grape, kiwi, peach, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Not bad.
He also experimented with onion/garlic wine. Not so good to drink, but what a delicious marinade it made!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Feb 21 wacky celebrations
International Mother Language Day was established in 1999 by the U.N. to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multiculturalism.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day promotes the engineering field as a viable career choice for females. It developed from National Engineer's Week activities.
Tired of thousands of thoughts descending on your brain at one time? Tired of having to complete multiple tasks at once? Today, you can allow yourself the chance to focus on one single, solitary task. Celebrate Single Tasking day.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day promotes the engineering field as a viable career choice for females. It developed from National Engineer's Week activities.
Tired of thousands of thoughts descending on your brain at one time? Tired of having to complete multiple tasks at once? Today, you can allow yourself the chance to focus on one single, solitary task. Celebrate Single Tasking day.
Feb 20 wacky celebrations
Today's lone reason to celebrate is really for a good reason, although the shouting out in the street sounds a little...um....strange. But since I live in the country, it probably wouldn't matter. Those fun-loving holiday creators at Wellcat.com established today's holiday: Northern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day. They even have a Top 20 list of how to deal with cabin fever.
What is a hoodie hoo? Well, I'm not sure, but at noon, local time, citizens are asked to go outside and shout hoodie hoo. Now by doing this, you'll supposedly chase away winter, and spring will blossom in one month.
Yeah, I'd probably run too if someone shouted Hoodie Hoo at me. But I will definitely welcome spring in a month, if not earlier!
What is a hoodie hoo? Well, I'm not sure, but at noon, local time, citizens are asked to go outside and shout hoodie hoo. Now by doing this, you'll supposedly chase away winter, and spring will blossom in one month.
Yeah, I'd probably run too if someone shouted Hoodie Hoo at me. But I will definitely welcome spring in a month, if not earlier!
Feb 18 wacky celebrations
President's Day. That's it. The only supposed reason to celebrate today. It's the conglomeration of Abraham Lincoln's and George Washington's birthdays. It's a federal holiday; most banks close; some schools have a day off; state employees (yup, that's you Cassie) get a reprieve from the office doldrums.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Feb 17 weird 'n wacky holidays
For all you race nuts out there, today is the granddaddy of 'em all: the Daytona 500. I admit that I never watch an entire race. I like the pre-race broadcast, and I usually watch the first 20 or 30 laps and then tune back in for the last 20 or 30. It would be different if I were actually at the race track, but there are too many other distractions at home.
I will never forget when we returned home from a trip to Omaha, walked into the house, and Cassie told us that Dale Earnhardt had been killed in an accident on the track. At first I thought she was joking (primarily because she is a Jeff Gordon-lover), but I could sense by the look on her face that she was not joking around.
My favorite driver is Dale Earnhardt, Jr. And it's not just because he's carrying on his father's legacy. He is interesting to listen to, and he just has the "woo factor." I will also admit that it is difficult this year since he supposedly joined the "enemy" - Hendricks Motorsports - but a true fan respects a driver no matter what team he races for. I respect his decision to move away from DEI. And I am very happy with Jr's 9th place finish on Sunday. What a good start to a hopefully stellar season!
Here's an interesting top 10 list about Daytona.
Today is also My Way Day. Now I'm not sure if that's a nod to Frank Sinatra and his famous song or if it is a recognition of "it's my way or the highway."
If you have children, you no doubt are or were active in their educational endeavors. Celebrate National PTA Founders Day. The organization's roots are firmly planted in Georgia.
Today is also World Human Spirit Day and stands as a celebration of the human spirit and what we each have to say regarding healing and world peace.
I will never forget when we returned home from a trip to Omaha, walked into the house, and Cassie told us that Dale Earnhardt had been killed in an accident on the track. At first I thought she was joking (primarily because she is a Jeff Gordon-lover), but I could sense by the look on her face that she was not joking around.
My favorite driver is Dale Earnhardt, Jr. And it's not just because he's carrying on his father's legacy. He is interesting to listen to, and he just has the "woo factor." I will also admit that it is difficult this year since he supposedly joined the "enemy" - Hendricks Motorsports - but a true fan respects a driver no matter what team he races for. I respect his decision to move away from DEI. And I am very happy with Jr's 9th place finish on Sunday. What a good start to a hopefully stellar season!
Here's an interesting top 10 list about Daytona.
Today is also My Way Day. Now I'm not sure if that's a nod to Frank Sinatra and his famous song or if it is a recognition of "it's my way or the highway."
If you have children, you no doubt are or were active in their educational endeavors. Celebrate National PTA Founders Day. The organization's roots are firmly planted in Georgia.
Today is also World Human Spirit Day and stands as a celebration of the human spirit and what we each have to say regarding healing and world peace.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Feb 15 weird holidays
If you still want to celebrate the month devoted to love, you might enjoy the ancient Roman festival Lupercalia. The celebration was to ward off evil spirits and purify the city, releasing health and fertility. The celebration began February 13 and concluded on the 15th. The Romans celebrated the festival in honor of the She-Wolf and kicked off with a sacrifice of two goats and a dog. Next, a feast followed. The Luperci (priests) donned the skins of the goats and ran around the city, whipping women with thongs from the goatskin. These whippings ensured fertility, prevented sterility, and eased the pain of childbirth.
The pagan celebration was outlawed in the 5th century.
Kinda makes you appreciate the flowers and chocolate, huh? :)
Susan B. Anthony struggled to secure women's rights, especially voting and equal rights. Her life is honored today.
The pagan celebration was outlawed in the 5th century.
Kinda makes you appreciate the flowers and chocolate, huh? :)
Susan B. Anthony struggled to secure women's rights, especially voting and equal rights. Her life is honored today.
Feb 14 weird 'n wacky holidays
What's your favorite carnival ride? Mine is actually the Tilt-A-Whirl, but I also like the ferris wheel. Ferris Wheel Day whirls into fashion in honor of George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., a civil engineer who designed the ferris wheel. Some interesting history of the Ferris wheel mentions that the ride first circled high above the Chicago World Fair in 1893.
The League of Women Voters was founded on this day in 1920. I always vote when there is an election. It is a civic duty that unfortunately, not many people take the time to do. I'm still uncertain about the Nebraska Democratic Caucus this year. I've read many positive comments; however, I've also heard several horror stories about long lines to register and people actually getting upset with the process and leaving before the caucus began.
Unmarried and not dating? Single and proud? Good for you. Take the day off and focus on you and your personal life in honor of National Call in Single Day.
Some sources say today is Race Relations Day, but a Google search shows that it should be celebrated in March. Isn't it sad that a special day needs to be decreed so people learn to get along? Like my mom always says: People need to play nice in the sandbox!
Still single and alone on Valentine's Day? Have no fear. Perhaps you are a quirkyalone. A quirkyalone is a person who enjoys being single but doesn't rule out the possibility of a relationship and usually prefers being alone rather than dating for the sake of being a "couple." I understand completely. I didn't mind being single after Patrick passed away, but I wasn't ruling out the possibility of a relationship. I really figured I would never find anyone who made a significant impact on my life. Well, what's the saying, when you least expect it, someone comes along, or something to that effect. And I'm certainly glad he showed up. :) But honestly, the quirkyalone bunch looks like they have a great time!
And if you are in love, today is Valentine's Day. It's the biggest day for flower sales and chocolate eating. The History Channel sums up everything about love, including a history of the holiday, a survival guide, and history's romantics.
To coincide with the day of love, the American Social Health Association recognizes National Condom (Awareness) Day. Practicing safe sex has never been more important. According to the association's website, despite hundreds of millions of tax dollars being spent on abstinence-only sex education, approximately 19 million new cases of STDs are reported each year, with many new cases reported in the 15 - 24 age group. How many go unreported?
And to celebrate the month of love's symbolic color - red - join forces with the National Institute of Health and learn how heart disease affects women. National Women's Heart Day offers awareness and education concerning women and heart disease, the number one killer of women. One in four women will die from heart disease.
The League of Women Voters was founded on this day in 1920. I always vote when there is an election. It is a civic duty that unfortunately, not many people take the time to do. I'm still uncertain about the Nebraska Democratic Caucus this year. I've read many positive comments; however, I've also heard several horror stories about long lines to register and people actually getting upset with the process and leaving before the caucus began.
Unmarried and not dating? Single and proud? Good for you. Take the day off and focus on you and your personal life in honor of National Call in Single Day.
Some sources say today is Race Relations Day, but a Google search shows that it should be celebrated in March. Isn't it sad that a special day needs to be decreed so people learn to get along? Like my mom always says: People need to play nice in the sandbox!
Still single and alone on Valentine's Day? Have no fear. Perhaps you are a quirkyalone. A quirkyalone is a person who enjoys being single but doesn't rule out the possibility of a relationship and usually prefers being alone rather than dating for the sake of being a "couple." I understand completely. I didn't mind being single after Patrick passed away, but I wasn't ruling out the possibility of a relationship. I really figured I would never find anyone who made a significant impact on my life. Well, what's the saying, when you least expect it, someone comes along, or something to that effect. And I'm certainly glad he showed up. :) But honestly, the quirkyalone bunch looks like they have a great time!
And if you are in love, today is Valentine's Day. It's the biggest day for flower sales and chocolate eating. The History Channel sums up everything about love, including a history of the holiday, a survival guide, and history's romantics.
To coincide with the day of love, the American Social Health Association recognizes National Condom (Awareness) Day. Practicing safe sex has never been more important. According to the association's website, despite hundreds of millions of tax dollars being spent on abstinence-only sex education, approximately 19 million new cases of STDs are reported each year, with many new cases reported in the 15 - 24 age group. How many go unreported?
And to celebrate the month of love's symbolic color - red - join forces with the National Institute of Health and learn how heart disease affects women. National Women's Heart Day offers awareness and education concerning women and heart disease, the number one killer of women. One in four women will die from heart disease.
Feb 13 weird holidays
Black Love Day started after holiday founder Ayo Handy-Kendi watched the movie Malcolm X. The day isn't all about love and kisses; its purpose is to promote peace. An interesting interview with Handy-Kendi explains how she started the event in 1993.
Employee Legal Awareness Day deserves just a bit more awareness. I searched the web to determine the origin, but I couldn't find out how the day came about. But I'm all for employees realizing the legal rights that they have.
If you despise your name, today is indeed your lucky day. Celebrate Get a Different Name Day by changing your name to whatever your you desire. Now, I always did this when I was little. I didn't like my name, so I just shortened it to Ann. And my youngest did it too: she didn't like how I spelled her name Courtney, so she started spelling it Kourtney. She got over it, and so did I.
Employee Legal Awareness Day deserves just a bit more awareness. I searched the web to determine the origin, but I couldn't find out how the day came about. But I'm all for employees realizing the legal rights that they have.
If you despise your name, today is indeed your lucky day. Celebrate Get a Different Name Day by changing your name to whatever your you desire. Now, I always did this when I was little. I didn't like my name, so I just shortened it to Ann. And my youngest did it too: she didn't like how I spelled her name Courtney, so she started spelling it Kourtney. She got over it, and so did I.
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