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Monthly Archives: July 2023
Hawaii Flag Day
July 31st is the day to celebrate Hawaii’s flag each year. The flag, or “Ka Hae Hawai’i” in Hawaiian language, is the only state flag in the U.S. to feature another country’s flag. The Hawaiian flag bears 8 red, white, … Continue reading
International Day of Friendship
We are wealthy indeed when we enjoy many dear friendships. Especially prized as folks we see far too infrequently… and yet, when we do, it’s as if we just saw each other yesterday. Meet with one or gather with a … Continue reading
Sing!
“In summer, the song sings itself.” — William Carlos Williams (1883 – 1963) American poet Whatever we may love most about summer, makes it sizzle. Perhaps you love hiking in the mountains or walking along a beach, enjoying a picnic … Continue reading
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Ah, Perspective
“People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.” — Epictetus (? – 135AD) Greek Stoic Philosopher
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National New Jersey Day
July 27, 1776, is when New Jersey became the 3rd state to join the Union. New Jersey’s location was vital during the American Revolutionary War, and it saw more battles than any other state. In that light, the state hosts … Continue reading
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Pooch Pic Power!
Celebrate National Dog Photography Day by posting your pooch’s picture. Whether your fur baby is with you still or has crossed the rainbow bridge, please share a fave photo today through social media, email, or in person. Ours is little … Continue reading
National Merry Go Round & Carousel Day
If we were fortunate as children, we rode a merry go ‘round when a carnival or fair came to town. Delightful memories often get relived as adults. Surprisingly, the carousel started as a sort of war training. … Continue reading
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National Tell an Old Joke Day
“The older we get, the earlier it gets late.” Oh, this was supposed to be an old joke, rather than a joke about growing older. Well, be they witticism, proverbs, or riddles, jokes have existed as long as mankind. One … Continue reading
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Hope!
“He who has health, has hope. And he who has hope, has everything.” — Arabian proverb
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Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day
Who knew there was such an “official” day? I certainly did not. However, I think some of us could use one of these at least once a week. I just know that second-guessing our actions after the fact is like … Continue reading
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This is Racial Harmony Day.
We humans are slow to evolve. While harmony is difficult to achieve, it remains a worthy goal. Recognize progress toward becoming a racially peaceful society, as we continue the long trek toward it… along with dealing with our discrimination based … Continue reading
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National Pennsylvania Day
July 20th is the date in 1776 that Pennsylvania became the 2nd state to join the union. Geographically centered among the 13 original colonies, the Keystone State is where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed. … Continue reading
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Welcome to National Daiquiri Day!
Daiquiri is a great cocktail, but it is also the name of a beach and town on the southeastern tip of Cuba… and an iron mine near Santiago de Cuba. “They” say that the Daiquiri was invented in 1898 by … Continue reading
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Nelson Mandela International Day
Today is dedicated to Nelson Mandela, who set the pace with his peaceful and powerful beliefs, such as using education to change the world. He successfully led the resistance to South Africa’s policy of apartheid in the 20th Century, during … Continue reading
Rain, Rain Go Away
“The nicest thing about the rain is that it always stops. Eventually.” — Eeyore (character from “Winnie-the-Pooh” books) A.A. Milne (1882 – 1956) British author
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Celebrate Fresh Spinach Day the Easy Way!
Hubby is a huge fan of spinach… in salad, omelets, pasta, or whatever. His favorites are creamed or sauteed spinach. Skip frozen or canned spinach (sorry, Popeye). After preparing in traditional ways for years, we learned that we both prefer … Continue reading
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We’re Horsing Around Today
Celebration of the Horse Day & National I Love Horses Day both fall on July 15th every year. Horses have long been revered for being gorgeous, but they have also had economic, cultural, and historical impacts on our history. For … Continue reading
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Kebab Day
Shish kebab refers to skewered and grilled meat chunks, while kofta kebabs are made from finely ground or minced meat. You can also skewer up seafood, or veggies. Then roast or grill up those … Continue reading
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International Rock Day
Three of the world’s major rock groups are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Oops! I just know you thought I was going to say the Beatles, Rolling Stones, or Led Zeppelin. (In an interesting twist, July 13th is also “World … Continue reading
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Spread the Light
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” — Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937) American writer
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It’s a Miracle!
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” — Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) German theoretical theorist, physicist, & creator of the … Continue reading
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National Pizza Day in Brazil
In the US we celebrate National Pizza Day on February 9th each year. However, in Brazil, National Pizza Day is celebrated annually on July 10th. Sao Paulo is considered Brazil’s pizza capital because of its large Italian population. Sooooo…. We … Continue reading
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
“They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” — Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987) American artist & leading figure in the pop art movement
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Courage!
“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.” — W. Clement Stone (1902 – 2002) American … Continue reading
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The National Day of Rock ‘n’ Roll is here!
This is the day to champion the pioneers of music, many of whom changed the norms and directed the history of music. My eclectic career path… from theatre and teaching to business and broadcasting… brought many opportunities in music, which … Continue reading
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Potentially Amazing!
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and then help them to become what they are capable of being.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, playwright, & novelist
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Pet Remembrance Day
If you love pets, you have surely lost them, too. But our Furrrever Friends do leave those footprints on our hearts… footprints that never fade, nor wash away. Among my treasured losses, are Miss Money … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July!
Independence Day, 2023 also happens to be “Thank You Day,” a day of gratitude and appreciation for unsung heroes in our communities. That seems fitting as on this date in 1776, the 2nd Continental Congress voted to ratify the Declaration … Continue reading
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Celebrate National Fried Clam Day!
Mom taught me a passion for great fried clams. They are never doughy, and they are never clam strips. The frozen ones, such as the ol’ Howard Johnsons fried clams do not come close to the real deal. Great big … Continue reading
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Freedom from Fear of Speaking Day
We’ve all likely heard about the studies that share with us that the fear of public speaking is a human’s only fear worse than death. This fear is reportedly now considered to be a social anxiety disorder affecting as much … Continue reading
National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
Creativity is many different things to many different people. I recall being in Moscow back in the days of the USSR, when any flavor other than vanilla and chocolate could have boggled someone’s mind, never mind sizzled with creativity. In … Continue reading
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