My Daily Bread Crumbs 17 Sep 2022
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September 17th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
(click on the day for details)
- Australian Citizenship Day
- Christian feast day:
- Constitution Day, observed on the previous Friday if it falls on a Saturday, the following Monday if on a Sunday; and the beginning of the Constitution Week (United States)
- Heroes' Day (Angola)
- Marathwada Liberation Day (Maharashtra)
- National Unity Day (Belarus) (since 2021)
- Operation Market Garden Anniversary is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day. (Netherlands)
- Teachers' Day (Honduras)
- Day of Sofia (Bulgaria)
Observances (click on the day for details)
National Pet Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Day
National Professional House Cleaners Day
National Sew a Jelly Roll Day
Puppy Mill Awareness Day
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Smithsonian Day
Time's Up Day
Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
World Patient Safety Day
Fun Observances (2)
International Country Music Day
Celebrate all things country on September 17 or International Country Music Day. The unofficial holiday was created in 2003 as a way to bring together musicians and fans of the popular music genre, and to increase the number of country music aficionados around the world.
Country music is a type of music that originated in eastern and southern United States during the 1920s. A combination of several styles, country music grew out of folk music brought to America by European immigrants. Unlike the prevailing European music at that time, however, country music took on a very distinct American flavor when it came to song lyrics. Singers and musicians avoided lyrics about love and romance, and instead sang about the daily life struggles of an ordinary working class person.
Many Styles
Stylistically, country music usually includes harmonies that are guided by instruments like the banjo, guitars and the harmonica.
As country music has evolved over the year, several sub-genres have emerged. Some of these include honky-tonk, bluegrass music, rockabilly, country rock and country pop. Today, country music is some of the most widely heard music in the United States and in many other parts of the world.
In the U.S., people celebrate National Country Music Day on July 4.
How to Celebrate?
- Celebrate this musical holiday by listening to all your favorite country music songs.
- If you have never been introduced to this genre of music, today is the perfect reason to take some time off, put in your ear phones and discover the wonderful, melodious world of country music.
- Visit a local country music concert or host a country music party at home. Play country music and have your guests come dressed as their favorite country music artist.
Did You Know…
…that Nashville, Tennessee is considered to be the home of country music?
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National CleanUp Day
The third Saturday in September is National CleanUp Day in the United States.
National CleanUp Day was created by hiking enthusiasts Steve Jewett and Bill Willoughby in partnership with Clean Trails, a nonprofit that works to keep the outdoors clean. The unofficial holiday raises awareness about cleanliness and reducing litter.
Cleaning the Outdoors
The outdoors can bring a lot of joy and peace to those who enjoy hiking, walking, and climbing. Littering and trash, however, can not only ruin the experience, but it can also negatively affect the flora and fauna.
National CleanUp Day is an attempt to bring together those who love the outdoors and nature to help clean up trails, parks, beaches, and other natural communal spaces. The observance encourages people to make an effort to reduce littering and to recycle so that the nature around us remains clean and devoid of garbage.
Higher Quality of Life
The core philosophy of the observance is that our quality of life can be widely impacted by the nature around us—garbage and litter filled natural spaces can negatively impact an individual's well-being as well as the environment.
How to Celebrate?
- Get together with friends, family, and co-workers to organize a cleaning trip to the closest park, hiking trail, or beach.
- Raise awareness against littering and throwing garbage in communal spaces through social media and word of mouth.
- Join a local clean-up crew and help clean up your outdoors.
Did You Know…
…that almost 8 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans each year?
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In an attempt to balance work and motherhood, I delegated the grocery shopping to my young babysitter. But the job proved a tad daunting. One day while I was at work, she texted me from the supermarket.
"Can't find Brillo pads," she wrote. "All they have are Tampax and Kotex."
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My mom moved into a new condo, and I went to visit for a couple of days. Searching for a coffee cup one morning, I sighed, "It seems like I'm always looking for something in your kitchen."
"That's good," Mom said. When I looked confused,
she explained, "Because when you know where to look, it's time to go home."
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Over dinner, I explained the health benefits of a colorful meal to my family.
"The more colors, the more variety of nutrients," I told them.
Pointing to our food, I asked, "How many different colors do you see?"
"Six," volunteered my daughter. "Seven if you count the burned parts."
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When my customer ordered iced tea, I asked, “Sweetened or unsweetened?”
Her answer: “What’s the difference?”
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What happens when you leave a window open on your car
overnight during a snow blizzard in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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