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
Holidays/National Days
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
New Jersey has a (lack of) Groundhog Crisis
German immigrants brought their winter ceremonies from the old country in the 1800's to the United States that eventually morphed into our current Groundhog Day festivities. The 1993 eponymously named movie revived interest, based on hijinks and minor frustrating time travel in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania. Countless other small communities have developed their own versions with their … Continue reading New Jersey has a (lack of) Groundhog Crisis
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National Puzzle Day
As a writer I love a good word puzzle. It keeps me sharp, entertains me, and I usually learn something. My go-to source for these puzzles is the New York Times. I've written before about my Wordle progress (right now I am at a 806 day uninterrupted successful streak). I also enjoy the Mini-Crossword and … Continue reading National Puzzle Day
🐿️ National Squirrel Appreciation Day: Celebrating the Tiny Acrobats in Our Trees
Tired of my typical snarky, off beat observations and blog posts? Prefer a standard, composed post on a topic? This is why I periodically pass along a blog post created by Artificial Intelligence on a random National Day. Sit back and enjoy a staid and standard blog created by Chat GPT. Illustrations inserted from my … Continue reading 🐿️ National Squirrel Appreciation Day: Celebrating the Tiny Acrobats in Our Trees
National Thesaurus Day
A Thesaurus is a valuable tool for a writer. But look up the word Thesaurus in a Thesaurus and it is difficult to describe briefly. Yes it is an assembly of synonyms and antonyms but there is no other good single other word for the book. They toss around terms like "treasury of words" and … Continue reading National Thesaurus Day
National Trivia Day and a HyperLocal Question
Today is National Trivia Day and trivia suffuses our culture. From Jeopardy! on television to Trivia Nights at your local bar it is everywhere. I'll forego the observation that our society needs to focus more on the bigger issues and less on trivial memorization. Having said that, I will make this personal. Recently I told … Continue reading National Trivia Day and a HyperLocal Question
A New Year and a Return to Old Posts
Bet you can guess what my New Year's Resolution was! Yep, to revivify my dormant blog activity. Even though I've kept the account for years, it has been dormant the last few months. So I thought I'd give it a kick in 2026 and here we go again. Though I have been silent, the blog … Continue reading A New Year and a Return to Old Posts
Another AI Mash-up and a comment
Here we go again. I am taking three National Days and putting them together in an AI generated image for fun. This one is different. I am combining National Cheese Curd Day, National I Love Lucy Day, and National Grouch Day. Here is the image generated by ChatGPT and comment after. You have heard of … Continue reading Another AI Mash-up and a comment
Back to Artificial Intelligence Images
I admit I have been making only sporadic posts to my blog (and many of you keep regular schedules of blog posts). One reason is because I have been very active writing scripts and just started a new one again today. That means less dedicated time to writing new posts. To get some blog mojo … Continue reading Back to Artificial Intelligence Images
You should Talk Like a Pirate toDay
September 19 has been Talk Like A Pirate Day since 1995. So if someone speaking with you uses words like "Aaaaargh" or "Ahoy Matey" or "Aye, Aye, Captain" feel free to join right in. As long as everyone around you are sounding silly, you may as well join right in.
National Water Balloon Day Redux
The first Friday in August is National Water Balloon Day. Some may claim it is harmless fun and an easy way to cool off in the blistering summer heat. However, I am deadly afraid of today, especially when these weapons are in the hands of tiny terrorists like this one. I do believe I will … Continue reading National Water Balloon Day Redux
National Chili Dog Day
The last Thursday in July is always National Chili Dog Day and for me that means a Cheese Coney from a Cincinnati Chili parlor. Whether that is Skyline, Gold Star, Empress, or my favorite Camp Washington Chili it is the best introduction for newbies into the wonderful unique flavor profile that is Cincinnati Chili. You … Continue reading National Chili Dog Day
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