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September 26th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast days: Canadian Martyrs (Catholic Church in Canada) Cosmas and Damian John of Meda Nilus the Younger Wilson Carlile (Anglican) September 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the National Flag (Ecuador) Dominion Day (New Zealand) European Day of Languages (European Union) International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons National Good Neighbor Day (United States) Petrov day Revolution Day (Yemen) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Alpaca Day Better Breakfast Day European Day of Languages HR Professionals Day Johnny Appleseed Day Lumberjack Day National Chimichanga Day National Compliance Officer Day National Day of Praise and Worship National Dumpling Day National Key Lime Pie Day National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day National Mesothelioma Awareness Day National Pancake Day National Situational Awareness Day Remember Me Thursday Shamu the Whale Day World Maritime Day World Quantum Readiness Day Dat Boi T’s Birthday Chloe Burrows’s Birthday Sherri Gaskins’s Birthday Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday Walker Bryant’s Birthday Killumantii’s Birthday Serena Williams’s Birthday Asuka’s Birthday Russ Diemon’s Birthday Lilly Singh’s Birthday Landon McBroom’s Birthday Ant Antixx’s Birthday Linda Hamilton T. S. Eliot Fun Observances Love Note Day September 26 is Love Note Day, an unofficial holiday that encourages you to write and send notes full of love to the special person in your life. A Forgotten Art Almost as old as the first written language, the love note has historically been one of the most romantic ways to tell that special person how you feel about them. However, with the fast pace of our modern day lives, the art of writing love notes and exchanging them with one's sweetheart is slowly dying. Love Note Day aims to change this. Conveys Many Emotions A love letter or note is a way to pen down one's deepest feeling about another person. It does not have to romantic or sappy. It can convey a vast selection of emotions, from adoration to anger, from joy to sadness, and from admiration to disappointment. How to Celebrate? Walk away from your computer screen, bring out the scented paper, the fanciest pen you have, and find yourself an inspiring place to sit and get cracking on that love note! Give it to your sweetheart, perhaps during a nice meal or while on a walk in the park. If you don't have time to handwrite your love note, maybe you could send your love a nice email that says how much you love and appreciate them? Leave some love notes around your home for your loved one to find. Hide them in their lunch or their gym bag, stick the note to the bathroom mirror, so that's the first thing they see in the morning, or quietly slip it into their pockets before they leave home. Don't have a special someone? Who says a love note can be only for a romantic partner? Send a note to a friend or a family member to tell them how much you love them! Read love notes and letters written by famous people - maybe they will inspire you to write one of your own. Did You Know... ...the oldest surviving Valentine's Day love letter in the English language dates back to 1477? Called the Valentine's Day Love Letter, the note was written by Margery Brews to her fiancé John Pasto. *** During a visit with my grandmother, my husband noticed a birthday card from a local funeral parlor. “That was nice of them,” he said. She was unimpressed. “They only want me for my body,” *** Colonoscopies are important medical procedures that have saved lives. And yet they’re as popular 
as, well, a colonoscopy. Here are 
comments purportedly made by 
patients to physicians during their procedures. “Now I know how a Muppet feels!” “Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is not up there?” “Any sign of the trapped miners, chief?” *** We were an Air Force family, but our son could not grasp that 
fact. Anytime someone asked what his father did, he’d say, “He’s in the Army.” I told him umpteen times, “Stop telling people I’m in the Army!” It finally seemed to hit home because on the admittance form 
for kindergarten, under “father’s 
profession,” the teacher wrote, “He doesn’t know what his father does, but he’s not in the Army.” *** After 12 years of therapy, 
my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, “No hablo Inglés.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Picture with the family pet *** *** *** sandrewn

Not happy with the choice today. Right and wrong are thrown out the window, and someone or group, somewhere gets to decide guilt and the degree of punishment, if any. You'd think we would have learned our lesson by now or will we ever? Condonation - Wikipedia sandrewn

September 25th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Armed Forces Day or Revolution Day (Mozambique) Bangladeshi Immigration Day (United States) Christian feast day: Abadir and Iraja and Companions (Coptic Church) Aunarius (Aunacharius) Anathalon (Archdiocese of Milan) Cadoc Ceolfrith Cleopas Euphrosyne of Alexandria Finbarr Fermin of Amiens Lancelot Andrewes (Church of England) Sergius of Radonezh (repose) Vincent Strambi September 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of National Recognition for the Harkis (France) National Research Administrators Day (United States) National Youth Day (Nauru) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Binge Day German Butterbrot Day International Ataxia Awareness Day Mahalaya Math Storytelling Day National Cooking Day National Daughters Day National Food Service Workers Day National Lobster Day National One-Hit Wonder Day - 1 One-Hit Wonder Day - 2 National Psychotherapy Day National Quesadilla Day National Roadkill Day National Tune-Up Day National Women’s Health And Fitness Day National YogaFit Day Research Administrators Day World Dream Day World Pharmacist Day Better Breakfast Day Michael Douglas’s Birthday T.I.’s Birthday Jesse Wellens’s Birthday Mark Hamill’s Birthday Heather Locklear’s Birthday Jayda Cheaves’s Birthday Donald Glover’s Birthday David S. Jones-snowboarder’s Birthday Christopher Reeve’s Birthday Will Smith’s Birthday Catherine Zeta-Jones’s Birthday Barbara Walters’s Birthday Fun Observances Comic Book Day September 25 is Comic Book Day. The holiday celebrates the art and science behind comic books and encourages people to read and share comic books. A comic book is a book that tells stories through pictures or illustrations and text. The story is usually divided into sequential panels and dialogs and thoughts of the characters are presented in a stylized graphic called a speech bubble or balloon. From Strip to Book While stand-alone and series comic strips have been around for a very long time – the earliest recorded comics can be traced back to 113 AD on Trajan’s Column located in Rome – historians believe that the first comic book ever published was in 1837 in Europe. Called The Adventures of Mr. Obadiah Oldbuck, the book was written by Swiss writer, Rudolphe Töpffer. Superheros By the 1930s comic books had become a big business in the United States. Known as the Golden Era of comics, the late 1930s and 1940s saw a surge in the genre of superhero comics starting with the publication of Superman in Action Comics #1 in 1938. This period saw the debut of other comic book heros that we are all very familiar with today. Some examples include: Wonder Woman, Batman and Captain America. During and after World War II, the popularity of superhero comics took a hit. It was only in 1956 when a more modern version of Flash made his debut that the Silver Age of Comics was ushered in. The 1970s and 1980s are known as the Bronze Age of Comics. Comics became darker and plot lines included real world problems like corruption, environmental disasters and alcoholism. This trend has continued in recent years. Comic historians also sometimes call it the Dark Age of Comic Books. How to Celebrate? Have a favorite comic book character party where guests come dressed as their favorite comic book character. Visit your local comic book store and pick out a new comic book to read. Lend your favorite comic books to your friends so they can also get interested in reading them. Did You Know… …that the Incredible Hulk, a comic book character known for growing in size and becomes more powerful when he is angry, was originally drawn as a gray by its creator Stan Lee? However, because of printing issues, Marvel, the publisher of the comic decided to change him to green. *** We disbar lawyers and we defrock clergy, so why don't we: Delight electricians? Derange cowboys? Depose models? Debark tree surgeons? Depress dry cleaners? *** ‘Where is everybody?" the cowpoke asks. "They've all gone to see Brown Paper Pete hang," says a bystander. "Why do they call him that?" the cowboy asks. "Well, he always wears a brown paper hat, a brown paper shirt, and brown paper trousers." "Really?" says the cowboy. "And what are they hanging him for?" "Rustling." *** The gladiator was having a rough day in the arena—his opponent had sliced off both of his arms. Nevertheless, he kept on fighting, kicking and biting as furiously as he could. But when his opponent lopped off both feet, our gladiator had no choice but to give up, for now he was both unarmed and defeated. *** The checkout clerk at the supermarket was unusually cheerful even though it was near closing time. “You must have picked up a ton of groceries today,” a customer said to the checker. “How can you stay so pleasant?” “We can all count our blessings,” the clerk replied. “The hardest part of this job is the turkeys and the watermelons. I just thank God that Thanksgiving doesn’t come in July.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Snowman's Funeral *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I do believe so. Unfortunately, now I also am wondering what happened to Donegal, before I try to speed read a gazillion chapters, I hope some one from our faithful crew has the answer for me(🤞). I would be so ever grateful. Thanks in advance, sandrewn

Thank you @Bill W, I was not enjoying visiting all those sites talking about "OLD PEOPLE", then you posted this and brightened up my day, thanks! Imagine that, I am only a "young-old", heck, a whipper snapper! 1954 HITS ARCHIVE: Young At Heart - Frank Sinatra (his original version) - YouTube Oh, if you are curious, scientists image dying brains cells.... Scientists Image Dying Cells in the Brain for the First Time < Yale School of Medicine

10 Super Silky Spider Facts Spiders are fascinating creatures and spin fantastic yarns. Read about amazing spider feats and how their silk is contributing to modern science. 10 Super Silky Spider Facts - Owlcation

September 24th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Armed Forces Day (Peru) Christian feast day: Anathalon (in Brescia) Antonio Gonzalez Blessed Émilie Gamelin (Canada) Gerard of Csanád Our Lady of Mercy and its related observance: La Mercè (Barcelona) Our Lady of Ransom (Mercedarians) Our Lady of Walsingham (Church of England) Pacificus of San Severino Rupert of Salzburg September 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics). Constitution Day (Cambodia) Earliest day on which Maple Leaf Day can fall, while September 30 is the latest; celebrated on the last Wednesday in September. (Canada) Heritage Day (South Africa). Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Guinea-Bissau from Portugal in 1973. Mahidol Day (Thailand) New Caledonia Day (New Caledonia) Republic Day (Trinidad and Tobago) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Bluebird of Happiness Day Bollywood Day Lash Stylist Day National Cherries Jubilee Day National Horchata Day National Mofongo Day National Voter Registration Day Our Lady of Mercy Day Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving International Day of Birmingham International Age Diversity Day National Day of Arts in Care Homes Sierra Furtado’s Birthday Kyle Sullivan’s Birthday Hannah Brown’s Birthday F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Birthday DJ Ghost’s Birthday Daisy Márquez’s Birthday Ben Platt’s Birthday Kandy Ho’s Birthday Phil Hartman Jim Henson Stephanie McMahon ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue Sep 24th, 2024 - Mon Sep 30th, 2024 Migraine Awareness Week Fun Observances Punctuation Day Do you find yourself correcting punctuation while reading a restaurant menu? Do you see red anytime you see an incorrect usage of the apostrophe? Then, Punctuation Day on September 24 is your kind of holiday. Punctuation Day is the brainchild of the American professional speaker Jeff Rubin who launched it in 2004, and is also known as National Punctuation Day in the United States. The unofficial holiday aims to spread awareness and educate people on proper punctuation and the virtues of using the appropriate punctuation in any kind of writing. Punctuation Conveys Meaning Punctuation is the use of typographical signs, spaces and other mutually agreed upon symbols in a language that help the understanding of written text. The main purpose of punctuation is to convey the correct meaning and intent of the text. Every language has its own punctuation rules and symbols - what conveys one message in one language can convey another in a different language. For instance, in Greek, the semicolon (;) is used to indicate a question, while in English, it is used to connect two sentences that are close in meaning; or to separate elements in a series, where the series has a comma; and to connect two related sentences. How to Celebrate? Learn more about punctuation and the appropriate ways of using them. If you do any type of writing in your job, spend some time going through your work and make sure your writing has all the appropriate punctuation. Did You Know… …that the hashtag or pound sign (#) is also formally known as the octothorpe? *** One of my wife’s third graders was wearing a Fitbit watch, which prompted my wife to ask, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” said the little girl. “I wear this for Mommy so she can show Daddy when he gets home.” *** We Uber drivers never know whom we’re going to end up with as a passenger. One day, I was driving over a new bridge, the design of which was very confusing. Completely confounded, I muttered, “I’d love to meet the genius who designed this mess.” With that, my passenger extended his hand in my direction and said, “Well, today is your lucky day. My name is Mike, I work for the county engineer’s office, and I’m the genius who designed this!” Surprisingly, he still gave me a tip. *** At an event famous for giving out awards in bizarre categories, the emcee enthusiastically announces, “The next prize will go to the laziest person in the audience. If you think you qualify, raise your hand.” Everyone raises their hands except a middle-aged man who seems to show little interest. “Congratulations! You are the winner,” says the emcee to the man. “Your prize is this $100 bill!” Still showing no emotion, the man replies, “Would you mind coming over here and putting it in my pocket?” *** A child psychologist had twin boys—one was an optimist; the other, a pessimist. Just to see what would happen, on Christmas Day he loaded the pessimist’s room with toys and games. In the optimist’s room, he dumped a pile of horse droppings. That night, the father found the pessimist surrounded by his gifts, crying. “What’s wrong?” the father asked. “I have a ton of game manuals to read … I need batteries … and my toys will all eventually get broken!” sobbed the pessimist. Passing the optimist’s room, the father found him dancing for joy around the pile of manure. “Why are you so happy?” he asked. The optimist shouted, “There’s got to be a pony in here somewhere!” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** (Forrest Gump would of said " Buttocks") *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I made and posted this comment, before I saw and read drpaladins'. I was not referring to the 'Fly' movie. However, I have seen most of the 'Fly' movies and agree with what he said.

Thank you Bill W, now we know its' makeup and start up and I also loved that song, but don't recall the movies' name? I chose to focus on the last thing Myr said, His multifaceted personality made him an interesting person to talk to. Here are 4 names that I would include on any list of such individuals: A great example of a multifaceted personality is Leonardo da Vinci. He was not only a master painter, known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, but also an inventor, scientist, engineer, anatomist, and architect. His curiosity and interdisciplinary approach allowed him to contribute significantly to various fields, including art, science, and technology. Another notable example is Benjamin Franklin, who was a Founding Father of the United States, a successful diplomat, an inventor (known for the lightning rod and bifocals), a writer, and a scientist. His diverse interests and accomplishments reflect a highly multifaceted personality. In contemporary times, figures like Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey embody multifaceted personalities as well, excelling in various industries like technology, entertainment, and philanthropy. Each of these individuals demonstrates how a rich blend of interests and talents can contribute to significant impacts across different domains. (Truth be told, Elon is really starting to worry me?!?!?)

September 23rd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Adomnán Cissa of Crowland (or of Northumbria) Padre Pio Pope Linus Sossius Thecla (Roman Catholic Church) Xanthippe and Polyxena September 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Grito de Lares (Puerto Rico) Haifa Day (Israel) Holocaust Memorial Day (Lithuania) Kyrgyz Language Day (Kyrgyzstan) National Day (Saudi Arabia) Teachers' Day (Brunei) Celebrate Bisexuality Day (bisexual community) International Day of Sign Languages Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Elvis Festival Porthcawl Go With Your Gut Day Innergize Day International Day of Sign Languages National AFM Day National Apple Cider Vinegar Day National Baker Day National Dogs in Politics Day National Family Day National Field Marketer’s Day National Great American Pot Pie Day National Snack Stick Day Redhead Appreciation Day Restless Legs Awareness Day Seed Gathering Season Teal Talk Day Za’atar Day Kalani Hilliker’s Birthday Jordyn Woods’s Birthday John Coltrane’s Birthday J.I.’s Birthday Darcey Silva’s Birthday Chris Sails’s Birthday Ray Charles’s Birthday LisaRaye McCoy’s Birthday Key’s Birthday Kimberly Woodruff’s Birthday Anthony Mackie’s Birthday Matt Hardy’s Birthday Bruce Springsteen’s Birthday Jermaine Dupri’s Birthday Dani Daniels ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Sep 23rd, 2024 - Fri Sep 27th, 2024 International Week of Happiness at Work Mon Sep 23rd, 2024 - Sun Sep 29th, 2024 National Inclusion Week National Eye Health Week National Glucose Awareness Week World Reflexology week International Week of Deaf People Mon Sep 23rd, 2024 - Mon Sep 30th, 2024 Family Week Mon Sep 23rd, 2024 - Wed Oct 2nd, 2024 Ontario Garlic Week Mon Sep 23rd, 2024 - Wed Oct 23rd, 2024 Seed Gathering Season Fun Observances Checkers Day September 23 is Checkers Day. The unofficial holiday is not about the board game but has a political origin. The holiday commemorates a speech given by American President Richard Nixon on this day in 1952 as a Vice Presidential candidate. In the now-famous speech, Nixon denied taking political gifts. It is popularly called the Checkers Speech or the Fund Speech because during the address he announced his intention of keeping Checkers, a dog given to his kids as a gift. In addition to helping boost Nixon's political position in the upcoming presidential elections, the 30 minute long Checkers speech marked the beginning of the involvement of the television in American politics. The address was aired live all around the country and was watched by an estimated 60 million people. The holiday is also sometimes known as National Dogs in Politics Day. How to Celebrate? Wear checkered clothing. Even though the holiday itself doesn't have anything to do with the game, no one will judge you if you decided to observe it by playing a game or two of checkers. Read more about Nixon’s life and his Checkers Speech. If you have children and young adults in your life, Checker's Day is a good day to introduce them to American politics and the role of television in politics around the world. Did You Know… …that Richard Nixon was the only president in the history of the United States to have resigned from office? *** Q: What happens if you play a county song backwards? A: Your wife returns to you, your dog comes back to life, and you get out of prison. *** True Stories From Comic History 1940s "Once in Virginia," said a speaker who had received an introduction that promised more than he felt he could deliver, "I passed a small church displaying a large sign. It read 'Annual Strawberry Festival' and, below in small letters, 'On account of the Depression, prunes will be served.'" --Boston Transcript 1950s The best advice I ever received came to me from my ensign when I was a Wave at boot camp. She told me, "To stay out of trouble, say 'Yes, sir' all day and 'No, sir' all night." --Anonymous 1960s A friend and I were hitchhiking, but no one would stop. "Maybe it's our long hair," I joked. With that, my friend scrawled on a piece of cardboard: "Going to the barber's." Within seconds we had our ride. --Raymond Butkus 1970s A male friend of mine, an engineer at an aircraft company, works for a woman supervisor. An active member of women's lib groups, she often shows up at work wearing buttons featuring feminist slogans. One day, her latest button, "Adam was a rough draft," proved too much for my friend. The next day, he showed up at work sporting his own button: "Eve was no prime rib." --Phyllis Reely 1980s While I was shopping in a pharmacy, a couple of teenagers came in. They were dressed in leather, chains, and safety pins. The boy had blue and purple spiked hair and the girl's hair was bright yellow. Suddenly the boy picked up a pair of sunglasses and tried them on. "What do you think?" he asked his girlfriend. "Take them off!" she howled. "They make you look ridiculous."--Audrey Kelly 1990s My brother Jim was hired by a government agency and assigned to a small office cubicle in a large area. At the end of his first day, he realized he had no idea how to get out. He wandered around, lost in the maze of cubicles and corridors. Just as panic began to set in, he came upon another employee in a cubicle. "How do you get out of here?" Jim asked. The fellow smiled and said, "No cheese for you." --Christine Probasco 2000s I am five feet three inches tall and pleasingly plump. After I had a minor accident, my mother accompanied me to the emergency room. The triage nurse asked for my height and weight, and I blurted out, "Five-foot-eight and 125 pounds." "Sweetheart," my mother gently chided, "this is not the Internet." *** Can’t believe the National Spelling Bee ended in a tye. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Info & Update on Stubbs The Mayor) Since Talkeetna is only a census-designated place, it is unincorporated. Talkeetna has a Community Council and its mayor was a cat named Stubbs from 1997 until his death in 2017. It is located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough's District 7, which is represented by Assembly Member Vern Halter, who succeeded borough mayor Larry DeVilbiss. Stubbs, Honorary "Mayor", held office from 1997 to 2017 A popular rumor states Stubbs was elected following a successful write-in campaign by voters who opposed the human candidates. However, according to NPR, the cat could not have been elected as a write-in candidate because "The tiny town has no real mayor, so there was no election." Stubbs' position is honorary as the town is unincorporated. On August 31, 2013, Stubbs was attacked and mauled by a dog while roaming the streets and after treatment at the local veterinarian returned home on September 9. Stubbs died on July 21, 2017, at the age of 20 years and 3 months. R.I.P. Stubbs *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Is an example of why many find the English language, difficult to learn. UNBELIEVABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

(repeats, but worth a second view)

September 22nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) American Business Women's Day (United States) Baltic Unity Day (Lithuania, Latvia) Christian feast days: Candidus Digna and Emerita Emmeram of Regensburg Felix and Constantia Ignatius of Santhià (Lorenzo Maurizio Belvisotti) Laud of Coutances Maurice (Western Christianity) Paul Chong Hasang (one of The Korean Martyrs) Phocas (the Gardener, or of Sinope) Phocas, Bishop of Sinope Sadalberga Saintin (Sanctinus) de Meaux Septimius of Iesi (this date since 1623) Theban Legion Thomas of Villanova Philander Chase (Episcopal Church) September 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest date for the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the vernal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere: Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan) Mabon in the Northern Hemisphere, Ostara in the Southern Hemisphere. (Neopagan Wheel of the Year) The first day of Miķeļi (Latvia) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Bulgaria from the Ottoman Empire in 1908. Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Mali from France in 1960. Resistance Fighting Day (Estonia) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Car-free Sunday Chainmail Day Dear Diary Day Elephant Appreciation Day International Day of Radiant Peace Falls Prevention Awareness Day National Centenarian's Day National Girls’ Night In Day National Ice Cream Cone Day National Khalid Day National Legwear Day National Temperature Control Day National White Chocolate Day World Car-Free Day World Rhino Day World Rivers Day Moneybagg Yo’s Birthday Mystikal’s Birthday Mark Johnson’s Birthday Michael Faraday’s Birthday Joan Jett’s Birthday Jinyoung’s Birthday Jeremy Harrington’s Birthday Nayeon’s Birthday Tom Felton’s Birthday Andrea Bocelli’s Birthday Billie Piper’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Sep 22nd, 2024 - Sat Sep 28th, 2024 Deaf Dog Awareness Week Sea Otter Awareness Week Fun Observances Hobbit Day Fans of JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings (LOTR) and the Hobbit epic celebrate September 22 as Hobbit Day. The week containing Hobbit Day is also celebrated as Tolkien Week. Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week first began in 1978 by the proclamation of the American Tolkien Society, an organization whose goal is to further the study and spread the appreciation of the works of JRR Tolkien and his son, Christopher JR Tolkien. Hobbit Birthday September 22 is designated as Hobbit Day because it is the birthdate of two of JRR Tolkien's main characters - Bilbo Baggins and Frodo Baggins. Bilbo Baggins, the protagonist of Tolkien’s hugely popular 1937 children's novel, The Hobbit, was born on September 22, Third Age 2890. Frodo Baggins, the central character in the LOTR trilogy, on the other hand, is 78 years younger than Bilbo, having been born in the Third Age year of 2968. There is some debate whether Hobbit Day is on September 22 or September 12, as the LOTR and Hobbit calendar does not synchronize with the Gregorian Calendar. How to Celebrate? Host parties and feasts like the ones held in the books. Don’t wear shoes on this day because the hobbits in the books are always barefooted. Attend marathon viewing sessions of the movie version of the books and participate in Hobbit and LOTR quizzes. If you have young adults in your life, encourage them to read Tolkien’s work. Did You Know… …that the Fellowship of the Rings, the first book in the Lord of the Rings series, opens with Bilbo Baggins announcing his eleventy-first birthday? *** My wife likes to keep the mystery in our relationship. For example, I never know what is going to arrive for her from Amazon today. *** {On the phone with my mom} Me: What’s your secret to 55 years of marriage? Mom: We never hated each other on the same day. *** My husband surprised me with a night out to celebrate the anniversary of our first date. I was reminded of the man I fell in love with. We arrived at the theater and learned the movie was playing at a different location a full hour earlier. I was reminded of the man I married. *** The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for steak to cook. —Julia Child *** I’d like the window that says “Are you sure you want to do this? OK/Cancel” to pop up less often on my computer and more in my real life. *** I think the expression “It’s a small world” is really a euphemism for “I keep running into people I can’t stand.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Each site I looked at, just seemed a relabeling of the one before, so I opted to just inject a bit of humor today.

September 21st 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Autumnal equinox observances in the Northern Hemisphere, vernal equinox observances in the Southern Hemisphere (see September 22): Spring Day (Argentina) Christian feast day: Ephigenia of Ethiopia Laurent-Joseph-Marius Imbert (one of the Korean Martyrs) Matthew the Evangelist (Western Church) Nativity of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Church, Julian calendar) September 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Arbor Day (Brazil) Commemoration of the Declaration of Martial Law (Philippines) Customs Service Day (Poland) Founder's Day and National Volunteer Day (Ghana) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Armenia from the Soviet Union in 1991. Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Belize from the United Kingdom in 1981. Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Malta from the United Kingdom in 1964. International Day of Peace (International) Student's Day (Bolivia) Victory over the Golden Horde in the Battle of Kulikovo (Russia) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Batman Day Escapology Day International Coastal Cleanup Day International Eat An Apple Day International Red Panda Day Mabon National AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day National Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids National Cat & Dog Gut Health Awareness Day National Chai Day National Dance Day National Garage Condo Day National Gymnastics Day National Multivitamin Day National Opioid Awareness Day National Pecan Cookie Day National Sew a Jelly Roll Day National Singles Day Puppy Mill Awareness Day Responsible Dog Ownership Day Telegraph Pole Appreciation Day Usher Syndrome Awareness Day World Alzheimer’s Day World Gratitude Day Festival of the Sea Earth, Wind and Fire Appreciation Day Love and Friendship Day Locate An Old Friend Day Escapology Day Zero Emissions Day Megan Everett’s Birthday Liam Gallagher’s Birthday Jena Frumes’s Birthday Jason Derulo’s Birthday Faith Hill’s Birthday Elsy Guevara’s Birthday Bill Murray’s Birthday Stephen King’s Birthday Shay Shariatzadeh’s Birthday Chen’s Birthday Nicole Richie’s Birthday Luke Wilson Billy Porter ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Sep 21st, 2024 - Sun Sep 22nd, 2024 The Abergavenny Food Festival Sat Sep 21st, 2024 - Tue Oct 8th, 2024 Oktoberfest Fun Observances (2) Miniature Golf Day On September 21 head on over to your local miniature golf course with your family and friends for a day of fun and adventure, because it is Miniature Golf Day! An offshoot of golf, miniature golf is a leisure sport that focuses on putting and includes artificial turf and obstacles. It is believed that miniature golf was first invented, sans their characteristic obstacles and windmills, in Scotland in the late 19th century as a way to allow women to golf. Because it was unseemly for women to use a full sized golf club, the Ladies' Putting Club of St. Andrews decided to miniaturize the sport. "This'll Do" Miniature golf or put put as it is also sometimes called made its commercial debut in the early 20th century in North Carolina under the name of Thistle Dhu. The name was derived from the Scottish pronunciation of the words "this'll do". The holiday is also sometimes celebrated on the second Saturday of May. How to Celebrate? Round up your family and friends and visit your local miniature golf course and play a few rounds of golf. What about having a miniature golf course crawl? Instead of spending the whole day at one course, visit as many miniature golf courses in your area and play a round at each one of them Install a miniature golf course in your backyard. Then, you'll be able to celebrate this fun holiday all year long! Did You Know… …that miniature golf is sometimes also known as crazy golf? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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? *** Q. What did the hot dog say when his friend passed him in the race? A. Wow, I relish the fact that you've mustard the strength to ketchup to me. *** Every morning I think I’m going to make pancakes, but I keep waffling. *** Q. Why did the dinosaur cross the road? A. Because chickens didn't exist yet! *** Q: How do you fix a damaged jack-o-lantern? A: You use a pumpkin patch! *** Q: Where do ghosts like to travel on vacation? A: The Dead Sea! *** As I was treating my daughter and her family to the buffet at a casino, all the bells and whistles for a winning slot machine began to go off. My seven-year-old grandson was awed. "Wow!" yelled Casey. "This is like Chuck E. Cheese for old people." *** I’m convinced my cockroaches have military training. I set out a roach bomb—they defused it. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant, and resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman unknowingly left her glasses on the table, and she didn’t miss them until they had been driving for about forty minutes. By then, to add to the aggravation, they had to travel quite a distance before they could find a place to turnaround, in order to return to the restaurant to retrieve her glasses. All the way back, the elderly husband became the classic grumpy old man. He fussed and complained, and scolded his wife relentlessly during the entire return drive The more he chided her, the more agitated he became. He just wouldn’t let up for a single minute. To her relief, they finally arrived at the restaurant. As the woman got out of the car, and hurried inside to retrieve her glasses, the old geezer yelled to her, While you’re in there, you might as well get my hat and the credit card. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

You two, wow, me three! ------------- Discombobulate is a fun, fancy word for “confuse.” If something has put you in a state where you don't know up from down and you can't spell your own name, you may be discombobulated. Discombobulate kind of sounds like you feel when you're disoriented: bouncing around in several directions at once. Trying to say discombobulate for the first time might discombobulate you! Because of its funny sound, discombobulate is often used in a humorous way. Are you ready to assemble some furniture, or are you too discombobulated after reading the instructions? Discombobulate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com Almost every single time, that I go looking for our daily word, I come across some really weird stuff. An example follows, play it or delete it, there is no right answer here!!! When She Farted On My Balls - YouTube (I did warn you)

September 20th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Agapitus (Western Christianity) Eustace (Western Christianity) Evilasius Fausta of Cyzicus Glycerius of Milan Jean-Charles Cornay (one of Vietnamese Martyrs) John Coleridge Patteson (commemoration, Anglicanism) José Maria de Yermo y Parres Korean Martyrs, including Andrew Kim Taegon and Laurent-Marie-Joseph Imbert Theodore, Philippa and companions Vincent Madelgarius (Maelceadar) September 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Nepal) Independence Day of South Ossetia (not fully recognized) National Youth Day (Thailand) Oil Workers' Day (Azerbaijan) Universal Children's Day (Germany) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) National Care For Kids Day National Concussion Awareness Day National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day National Fried Rice Day National POW/MIA Recognition Day National Queso Day National String Cheese Day National Tradesmen Day NFT Day National Pepperoni Pizza Day International Grenache Day Raspberry Day 4pm Finish Day World Paella Day Tara Wallace’s Birthday Jack Hemmings’s Birthday Yung Joc’s Birthday Sophia Loren’s Birthday Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Birthday Katrina Stuart’s Birthday Ellie Louise’s Birthday Michelle Visage ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri Sep 20th, 2024 - Wed Sep 25th, 2024 International Week of Happiness at Work Fri Sep 20th, 2024 - Sun Sep 29th, 2024 Bee’s Knees Week Fri Sep 20th, 2024 - Sun Oct 6th, 2024 British Food Fortnight Fun Observances Punch Day September 20 is Punch Day. Celebrate this unofficial holiday of unknown origins by drinking a tall glass of this delicious party beverage. Typically made by mixing a variety of fruit juices, a punch can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Food historians believe that the beverage originated in India - its name comes from the Hindi word paanch meaning five. It is thought that the original punch in India included five ingredients. From India In the 17th century, the drink made its way to England via those who worked for the British East India Company and then spread all over Europe, soon becoming a popular drink served at parties and family gatherings. While no longer a popular drink, punch is still served occasionally at college parties and large events. Punch is served in a large bowl called a punch bowl. In 17th and 18th century Europe, punch bowls were a common household item. Many bowls came with ornate stands and were passed down as heirlooms. How to Celebrate? Make your favorite punch and share it with family and friends. Experiment with flavors of your punch - try new combinations of alcoholic and non-alcoholic additions to the beverage. Did You Know... ...that a similar sounding drink, punsch, is a traditional liqueur in Sweden? Unlike punch, which is a mixture of multiple fruit juices and alcoholic beverages, punsch is made from arak - the fermented sap of coco palm or rice. Arak was brought to Sweden by the Swedish East India Company through Indonesia. Like punch, the name punsch also comes from the Hindi word paanch meaning five. *** After hearing a sermon on Psalm 52:3-4 (lies and deceit), a man wrote the IRS, “I can’t sleep knowing that I have cheated on my income tax. Enclosed is a check for $150. If 
I still can’t sleep, I’ll send the rest.” *** E-mail Addresses It Would Be Annoying To Give Out Loud MikeUnderscore2004@yahoo.com MikeAtYahooDotCom@hotmail.com Mike_WardAllOneWord@yahoo.com AAAAAAThatsSixAs@yahoo.com 1OneTheFirstJustTheNumberTheSecondSpelledOut@hotmail.com *** These words are so joining our vocabulary in 2016! Chairdrobe (n.): piling clothes on 
a chair in place of a closet or dresser. Epiphanot (n.): an idea that seems like an amazing insight to the conceiver but is in fact pointless, mundane, stupid, or incorrect. Internest (n.): the cocoon of blankets and pillows you gather around yourself while spending long periods of time on the Internet. Textpectation (n.): the anticipation felt when waiting for a response to 
a text. Unkeyboardinated (adj.): when you’re unable to type without repeatedly making mistakes. *** If a company’s most valuable 
resource is its people, how come 
the employees aren’t locked up, 
but the toilet paper is in a 
reinforced steel box with a lock, bolted to the stall? *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I am not one to comment on rumors , but scuttlebutt has it that George Hamilton was bitten by a Triffid when he was a child. More often than not, children ask the right questions, here is a fine example and the answer is just what we needed: Why do trees need sunlight? An environmental scientist explains photosynthesis

September 19th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Alonso de Orozco Mena Emilie de Rodat Goeric of Metz Januarius (Western Christianity) Feast of San Gennaro Our Lady of La Salette Theodore of Tarsus (Anglican Communion, Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church) Trophimus, Sabbatius, and Dorymedon September 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Armed Forces Day (Chile) Day of the First Public Appearance of the Slovak National Council Second day of Fiestas Patrias (Chile) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Saint Kitts and Nevis from the United Kingdom in 1983. International Talk Like a Pirate Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Aortic Dissection Awareness Day Day of the Glories of the Army National Butterscotch Pudding Day National Cat DNA Day National Meow Like a Pirate Day National Pawpaw Day National Woman Road Warrior Day Wales International Film Festival Jimmy Fallon’s Birthday Freddie Dredd’s Birthday Eva Marie’s Birthday Erica Ash’s Birthday Sky Days’s Birthday Sabrina Claudio’s Birthday Cass Elliot ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thu Sep 19th, 2024 - Wed Sep 25th, 2024 Balance Awareness Week Recycle Now Week Fun Observances National Gymnastics Day September 19 is National Gymnastics Day, an unofficial celebration of the graceful sport that tests everything from physical strength to agility to balance and coordination. National Gymnastics Day was created in 1998 in the United States as a way to promote the sport among young people and to honor the sportspeople, coaches, and clubs who have kept the gymnastic tradition alive and thriving for centuries. Originated in Greece Gymnastics originated as an activity in ancient Greece. Then, it was a way for people to exercise, stay healthy and remain ready for battle. It wasn't until the late 19th century that it took on a competitive note. In 1881 the Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) was created in Liège, Belgium. In 1896, men's gymnastics was part of the first modern Olympics held in Athens, Greece. The Amsterdam Olympics in 1928 featured the first female gymnastics events. Today, gymnastics is a popular sport around the world with many prestigious competitions and contests held throughout the year. How to Celebrate? Attend a gymnastic meet or competition in your area and cheer for your favorite gymnast and team. If you have always wanted to learn gymnastics, today is the perfect reason to begin. Find yourself a club or a gym and get started! Encourage the children and young adults in your life to consider gymnastics as a sport to pursue. Who knows, they may soon become Olympic level gymnasts. Know a gymnast? Send them a message or a note letting them know that you are proud of them and their achievements. Did You Know... …that Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, a German educator is considered the Father of Gymnastics? He was responsible for promoting some of the most popular gymnastic routines today. These include the parallel bar and the ring. *** Q: Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it, you'll die. What is it? A: Nothing! *** Q: I have a head but no body, a heart but no blood. Just leaves and no branches, I grow without wood. What am I? A: Lettuce! *** Q: A man is pushing his car along, and when he comes to a hotel he shouts, "I'm bankrupt!" Why? A: He’s playing Monopoly. *** Q: If a red-house is made of red bricks, has a red wooden door, and a red roof, and a yellow-house is made of yellow bricks, has a yellow wooden door, and a yellow roof, then what is a green-house made of? A: Glass. *** “What’s a hipster?” asked my four-year-old cousin. “Someone who will wear something just to look different,” I said. “They’ll often buy clothes in thrift shops and wear thick glasses.” “Is Grandma a hipster?” he asked. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** How grapes are made *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Low Tide / High Tide sandrewn

I have been trying to comment here since the disruption, without success. This has given me time to read all the other comments. It is embarrassing, but I will post it anyways. Entry posted by Myr in Word of the Day 13 hours ago The process was analyzed thermodynamically to ensure efficiency. ............ It must of been a very heated exchange. (at the time it seemed quite humorous to me, now, in reflection maybe a just a little bit funny? )