A Happy Valentine's Day to all and I hope you remembered it before you got to this blog. (Because if you forgot this holiday you are in for a world of hurt bub, you've got a lot of making up to do and good luck getting a decent table at the restaurant your significant other … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day
Holidays/National Days
National Pork Rind Day as we focus on Pig Skins Game
As I do not have a rooting interest in this Super Bowl, I can focus on another National Day that happens at the same time. Marketers have already tied their Pork Rind Day to go with the National Pig Skin Championship. As you know pork rinds are just a polite name for the skin of … Continue reading National Pork Rind Day as we focus on Pig Skins Game
First ever International Snowmobile Ride Day
Yep, they keep adding new Days to Celebrate and Nope, I have never ridden on a snowmobile. And I am unlikely to anytime soon since I have moved to Florida. But I am still excited. This day was established by BRP - Bombardier Recreational Products. Back in 1937 Joseph-Armand Bombardier invented and patented the snowmobile … Continue reading First ever International Snowmobile Ride Day
Groundhog Day? Again?
Groundhog Day was a quaint oddball holiday back in the '70's and 80's. What was a meaningless little lark and meteorologist oddity all changed in the 1993 Harold Ramis movie "Groundhog Day." If you haven't seen it, you must and if you have seen it, you have probably seen it many times. It is a … Continue reading Groundhog Day? Again?
I found a new location to celebrate National Croissant Day
When I moved from New York City about 18 months ago I seriously missed the many ethnic food shops that Central Florida simply does not have in abundance. Sure, after a few months here I came across an authentic French Bakery that I adored. However they soon closed after the landlord booted them out to … Continue reading I found a new location to celebrate National Croissant Day
Celebrating Wordle on National Puzzle Day
I like many puzzles, primarily word based puzzles like the New York Times Crossword Puzzle and Spelling Bee games. As I've mentioned before, my favorite word puzzle is the game Wordle. Each day a five letter word is issued and you have six chances to guess that word. There are various rules and I choose … Continue reading Celebrating Wordle on National Puzzle Day
Today is National Florida Day and all the strangeness that comes with it
National Florida Day celebrates the day this region of the US officially became a state. No wonder it happened during a winter month. Florida seems to attract an entire bevy of odd characters. Watching the local news is practically a three ring circus. This season is my favorite all year. Moderate, even warm, days make … Continue reading Today is National Florida Day and all the strangeness that comes with it
Luckily National Pie Day falls on a Monday
There are many Pies that are celebrating with their own National Days throughout the year, but today is a generic National Pie Day. You can bet I will be celebrating them throughout the calendar but today, let us celebrate all types and flavors of pie. And the fact it falls on a Monday is luck … Continue reading Luckily National Pie Day falls on a Monday
The third Saturday of January is National Use Your Gift Card Day
Did you receive Gift Cards for the holiday season? I both gave and received them. Today's National Day is a reminder to use them instead of letting them slowly be swallowed by the growing stack on your desk. While some cards are good forever, many have limits or costs if you try to spend them … Continue reading The third Saturday of January is National Use Your Gift Card Day
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
A Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Suggestion
Today we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1929. My recommendation is to spend some of your day reading his own words. I have a number of his books, either written himself or collected from his articles and speeches. Some options I will consider today: Stride Toward Freedom; The Montgomery Story Where … Continue reading A Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Suggestion
National Dress Up Your Pet Day
I have no idea why people with dogs just love to dress them up. And not just for Halloween. For any and every occasion. You would think they would get resentful or tired of the practice but for the most part, they seem to play along. Do you ever see a dog try to force … Continue reading National Dress Up Your Pet Day
National Stickers Day
This is the third of three posts where I will take a particular National Day and spin an extended Throwback Thursday based on memories of that topic... I will not be reflecting on the cute and profitable practice of little children collecting and pasting unicorn stickers into even more profitable sticker books or even gluing … Continue reading National Stickers Day
National Marzipan Day
This is the second of three posts where I will take a particular National Day and spin an extended Throwback Thursday based on memories of that topic... My father loved marzipan and when he let me sample one, I fell in love with it as well. Over the years it served as a perfect Christmas … Continue reading National Marzipan Day
National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
This is the first of three posts where I will take a particular National Day and spin an extended Throwback Thursday based on memories of that topic... Not sure which interest this National Day serves but it prompts a memory of a rainy day when I was probably in about second grade. We lived in … Continue reading National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
Chocolate Covered Cherries National Day (again)
You bet I am a big fan of Chocolate Covered Cherries and their National Day, January 3. I've written two previous posts about them here on my blog and I'm happy to do so again today today. I mean who can resist their plain sweet goodness right before you. They seem to beckon you, whisper … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Cherries National Day (again)
Welcome Introverts, this is your day…
Today is January 2 and is actually World Introvert Day. Count me in. Whereas some people attribute anti-social and stunted people skills to introverts, I view it as quite the opposite. In today's social media show-off culture and aggressive oversharing, some of us are quite comfortable in our own skin and don't need the constant … Continue reading Welcome Introverts, this is your day…
New Years Day is National Bloody Mary Day
Party too heartedly last night at the New Years Eve Party? Many would recommend administering a hearty dose of a Bloody Mary this morning. Far be it from me to prescribe a bit of the dog that bit you. But you can also serve it as an alcohol Mocktail as a zesty tomato juice. Try … Continue reading New Years Day is National Bloody Mary Day
Back to Blogging in the New Year
Yes, I've been missing from blogging for quite some time. Many reasons, no good excuses. A death in the family, a brush with COVID, lots of unexpected happenings, and general malaise all contributed. Once I stopped blogging it was hard to start back up. I didn't write blog posts, read other blogs, or even think … Continue reading Back to Blogging in the New Year
Happy Fathers Day to all and especially my Dad
I've already written many times about my Father on Fathers Day and how I miss him. Hope you celebrate your dad today and everyday and cherish him if he is still with you. This is still my favorite picture of me and my dad. It was taken several decades ago. As always you can find … Continue reading Happy Fathers Day to all and especially my Dad
Throwback Thursday – All our Dads
This weekend is Father's Day and I thought I would show a great photo from my family. From left to right is my father, Todd; his brother, my Uncle Jack; and his brother, my Uncle Reed. Unfortunately for my family, they have all passed. But for those who knew and loved them, you can recognize … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – All our Dads
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Peanut Butter is delicious and nutritious and versatile. It can be made into cookies, a delicious Thai sauce, and when encased in chocolate, a delightful Reese's Cup. Best of all it can disguise medicine for doggies. So here is a gif of a real Jif fan and peanut butter lover! As always you can find … Continue reading National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
National Set A Good Example Day
We all influence other people by the example we set with everything we do. We need to remember that as we go about our daily life and make decisions that affect other people. The example we set can sometimes have a greater impact than the results of the decision itself. Remember that as you go … Continue reading National Set A Good Example Day
National Skip The Straw Day
The fourth Friday of February is set aside as National Skip the Straw Day. The huge numbers of plastic straws used by the world everyday stays around a long time and damages untold wildlife. I generally never use the straw given out when I dine out, but there is an alternative to just skipping it. … Continue reading National Skip The Straw Day
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #6 – Cincinnati Style Chili (with a call out to National Peppermint Patty Day)
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #6 – Cincinnati Style Chili (with a call out to National Peppermint Patty Day)
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