Ah, the versatile and omnipresent hamburger. Today is its day. Its origin is murky and disputed. Perhaps it began in the 1800's but became defined in American minds at the start of the 20th Century. Maybe it came from the city of Hamburg, German, or may not. Who cares. It serves as a quick and … Continue reading National Hamburger Day
Holidays/National Days
National Paper Air Plane Day
With a simple sheet of paper, a paper airplane allows us to fly. It carries no people or luggage but it cradles our dream. And aggravates others in its path. What could be better? Use the directions below for an excellent version. Have fun. Do not, repeat, do not try these instructions with whatever you … Continue reading National Paper Air Plane Day
International Living in Peace Day
When I was young I was very idealistic and hopeful for the future. I believed that my generation would lead our nation and our world to peace for all people as soon as the older hateful people that populated the planet died and got out of the way. Turns out that many in my generation … Continue reading International Living in Peace Day
A simply delicious and easy recipe for National Apple Pie Day
When faced with a surfeit of apples, as I recently was, it is time to make an apple pie. There are two impediments. First is making the crust, but that is easily solved with those Pillsbury Redi-Crust packets in the supermarket. Don't look down your nose at them you snobby crust purists, they work well … Continue reading A simply delicious and easy recipe for National Apple Pie Day
National Limerick Day
On National Limerick Day we play,With five jaunty lines in our way,A rhyme scheme so tight,A-A-B-B-A delight,Where wit gets the final say!
Two National Days that just go together…
Today is both and also Mother's Day may wander all over early May choosing the second Sunday but National Clean Your Room day is always May 10. A fortuitous pairing. For those who are blessed to have their mother on Earth, CLEAN YOUR ROOM! Without being told! I lost my mother a few years ago … Continue reading Two National Days that just go together…
Back Again Mashing Three National Days into One Image.
Here I go again. I have taken to Artificial Intelligence (this time ChatGPT Free Version) to create an image combining three National Days in a comical manner. The second Saturday in May brings us National Mini-Golf Day and National Archery Day while the Saturday preceding Mothers Day is National Babysitter's Day. Combining them in one … Continue reading Back Again Mashing Three National Days into One Image.
National No Diet Day
Take it easy today. No matter what diet you are on, apparently you can take a break for one day before getting back on it tomorrow. So take a break, have a bite of something forbidden than double down tomorrow. At least that's how I think this works. Consult your doctor or spiritual counselor or … Continue reading National No Diet Day
My Annual PSA for an Approaching Holiday
Stop Food Waste Day
In these tougher economic times and with so many people going hungry now-a-days it is terrible to waste food. How many times have you bought a bundle of items at the grocery store, use a few for a recipe and have to throw the rest after it sits in your fridge too long. One answer … Continue reading Stop Food Waste Day
National Hug A Plumber Day
Today's National Day advocates hugging someone who keeps things flowing for you. Look, here comes one now! Er, uh, on second thought I pass.
The most ridiculous AI Mash-up so far…
Artificial Intelligence is a real world concern, for your job, for your privacy, for your sanity. But for me, it is a playground. I have used several different free AI programs to create images for various purposes. My biggest project is to combine several National Days to create one weird image that is often a … Continue reading The most ridiculous AI Mash-up so far…
National Garlic Day: Celebrating the Bold Flavor That Changed the World
Again, full disclosure, ChatGPT wrote this post. Would never hide it from you, but then you can tell the well formed format gives it away. But I added the pictures. Every year on April 19, food lovers across the country celebrate National Garlic Day, a tribute to one of the most powerful and beloved ingredients in … Continue reading National Garlic Day: Celebrating the Bold Flavor That Changed the World
National Lineman Appreciation Day
Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day and while I certainly appreciate all they do to keep the connection between my home and the electrical generating plant, I don't have much more to say about the topic. I do, however, challenge those of us of a certain age to keep from singing the "Wichita Lineman" song … Continue reading National Lineman Appreciation Day
Reflections on National Titanic Remembrance Day
One hundred and fourteen years have passed since the "unsinkable" Titanic settled into its icy grave. Long enough time for it to have come through many different ways to remember it. At first, of course, the shocking loss of life - more than 1500 lives. And then the hubris of calling something unsinkable and the … Continue reading Reflections on National Titanic Remembrance Day
Celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day: A Sweet Slice of Tradition
Turned again to ChatGPT to write today's post. There is clearly a standard template in use for these posts, not my usually snarky comments. I have supplied the illustrations as usual. There are few desserts that capture the essence of comfort quite like peach cobbler—and that’s exactly why National Peach Cobbler Day, celebrated each year on … Continue reading Celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day: A Sweet Slice of Tradition
The Cozy Magic of Cheese Fondue: A Timeless Comfort Food
Been a bit busy lately so asked Chat GP to write a guest post inspired by National Cheese Fondue Day. I supplied the graphics. Enjoy! There’s something undeniably special about gathering around a pot of warm, melted cheese. Cheese fondue isn’t just a dish—it’s an experience. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, planning a romantic … Continue reading The Cozy Magic of Cheese Fondue: A Timeless Comfort Food
National Siblings Day
Today is National Siblings Day and I hope today you are celebrating the siblings in your lives. I happen to have two siblings, my sister Gin and my brother Ron. In celebration today a photos from the files of the three of us. Circa 1964 (From L to R) Ron, Gin, Walter Circa 1971 (From … Continue reading National Siblings Day
National Cherish an Antique Day
April 9 is National Cherish an Antique Day. Antiques are often defined as something older than fifty years. So I looked through my files for something that fits that description. Lo and behold I discovered a photo taken in April of 1960. And that antique is clearly me...
Happy Easter and another silly AI Mash-up Image
Easter, of course, flits from date to date based on lunar traditions over the years. This makes it a prime candidate for changing connections to various National Days, from which I ask an artificial intelligence image generator to create silly mash-up activities for the Easter Bunny to partake in. This year I asked the free … Continue reading Happy Easter and another silly AI Mash-up Image
Today’s Date is 4×4 so it must be Jeep Day!
You may note an obsession on this blog about "National Days." They're fun and often innocuous little diversions. Because today is April 4 (4/4 or 4x4) today is called Jeep Day. I've owned a couple of different Jeeps in my life, my favorite being a Jeep Wrangler soft top in the late 1990's. I really … Continue reading Today’s Date is 4×4 so it must be Jeep Day!
International Pillow Fight Day as an Alternative to Real Fighting
The First Friday in April is International Pillow Fighting Day. I last posted about this day during the pandemic. Now that we have active wars in Ukraine and Iran including conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, I wonder if we could find a way to substitute pillow fights instead of shooting wars. Crazy dream, I know, … Continue reading International Pillow Fight Day as an Alternative to Real Fighting
International Fact Checking Day
The day after April Fools Day is International Fact Checking Day. Todays media landscape if filled with deliberate lies, falsehoods, exaggerations, and misinformation. Yes, I listen to some social media but always try to back it up with my own research and other reading. I can't tell you who to trust (though I highly recommend … Continue reading International Fact Checking Day
April 1 is National 1 Cent Day even though we no longer make the penny. No Joke!
I'm sure you are aware of April Fools Day today. Did you also that the US Mint no longer makes the penny. After many years about the cost of producing the coin versus the value of the finished product. In November the US Mint was ordered to stop producing the penny any longer. Some retailers … Continue reading April 1 is National 1 Cent Day even though we no longer make the penny. No Joke!
National Shower with a Friend – Redux
This is a replay post from several years ago. Enjoy if you remember, or discover it new. The National Shower With A Friend Day is a National Day rooted in companionship, thrift and clean living. But, of course, co-showering images can easily drift to lurid and suggestive territory pretty quickly. Since this blog strives to … Continue reading National Shower with a Friend – Redux
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