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  1. September 18th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Constantius (Theban Legion) Edward Bouverie Pusey (Episcopal Church) Eustorgius I Joseph of Cupertino Juan Macias Methodius of Olympus Richardis September 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of National Music (Azerbaijan) Island Language Day (Okinawa Prefecture, Japan) National Day or Dieciocho (Chile) National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (United States) Navy Day (Croatia) World Water Monitoring Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Chiropractic Founders Day Global Company Culture Day Hug A Greeting Card Writer Day International Equal Pay Day Locate An Old Friend Day National Cartonnage Day National Cheeseburger Day National Day of Civic Hacking National First Love Day National Report Kickback Fraud Day National Respect Day National School Backpack Awareness Day Purple Bra Day Read An eBook Day U.S. Air Force Day National Uniform Day World Bamboo Day National Fitness Day (UK) National Ceiling Fan Day Jada Pinkett Smith’s Birthday Fitz’s Birthday Jackson Robert Scott’s Birthday Ewok’s Birthday Ellie Rae Dobleske’s Birthday Candy Godiva’s Birthday John McAfee’s Birthday Joji’s Birthday Angela Simmons’s Birthday Aidan Gallagher’s Birthday Xzibit’s Birthday Towanda Braxton’s Birthday Lance Armstrong’s Birthday Curtis Cook’s Birthday Jason Sudeikis James Marsden Christian Pulisic ~~~~~~~~~~~~ (I missed this one yesterday) Tue Sep 17th, 2024 - Mon Sep 23rd, 2024 Milan Fashion Week Fun Observances Rice Krispie Treat Day September 18 is Rice Krispie Treat Day, an unofficial holiday dedicated to the no-bake, quick to make yummy gooey sweet treat. Thought to have been invented at the Kellogg Company in the late 1930s, the treats are made of Rice Krispie cereal and melted marshmallows, though sometimes the marshmallows can be substituted with caramel or syrup as the binding agent. Rice Bubbles Rice Krispies is a popular breakfast cereal made by Kellogs since 1928. While Rice Krispie treats were usually homemade, Kellogs trademarked the brand name Rice Krispie Treats and started selling a pre-packaged version of the treat in 1995. Today, any sweet treat that uses Rice Krispies and some form of sweet binding agent is called a rice krispie treat. In Australia and New Zealand, where the cereal is marketed as Rice Bubbles, the sweet treat is called rice bubble slices or rice bubble cakes. How to Celebrate? Make Rice Krispies treats and share them with your friends and co-workers. Add gourmet twists to the snack by adding nuts, saffron and cardamom. Make your Rice Krispies treats more colorful by crushing some candies or adding some sprinkles to them. Make Rice Krispies pops. Mold the treat into a shape of your choice, insert a stick in the treat and when it hardens, serve as is or decorate with melted sugar, icing or sprinkles. Staying away from sugar? What about making a savory version of the treat? Just substitute the marshmallows with cheese, flour and butter. Did You Know… …that rice is the seed of the rice plant? *** You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy. Hard riddles want to trip you up, and this one works by hitting you with details from every angle. The big hint comes at the end with the wind. What does wind threaten most? You have to stretch your brain to come up with a something tiny and unexpected. Answer: A candle *** Q. A prisoner is forced to go into one of three rooms, but he can choose which room. The first room is ablaze with fire. The second one is rigged with explosives that will go off as soon as he enters. The third contains a pair of lions who haven't eaten in years. Which room should he choose to survive? A. The third room—any lions who hadn't eaten in years would be dead! *** Q. What five-letter word becomes shorter if you add two letters to it? A. "Short" (add +"er")! *** Q. A man was driving a truck. His headlights weren't on, and the moon wasn't out. Ahead of him, a woman dressed in all black started crossing the road. Fortunately, the man braked so she could cross. How did he see her? A. It was the middle of the day! *** I’m thinking of opening a firing range where all the targets are shaped like computers with screens full of pop-up ads. Comedian Dan Burt *** *** *** *** Just a boy and his elephant. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** An Artist Left A Dress In The Dead Sea For Two Years *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  2. Just don't mention, 'eating ' your pets! Oh sorry, we are not supposed to talk "Politics" outside of the pit. My bad,
  3. Okay, I'll play nice now. Meaning of misinterpretation in English. the act of forming a wrong understanding of something that is said or done, or an example of a wrong understanding: The statement is unclear and open to misinterpretation (= could easily be misinterpreted). This is a deliberate misinterpretation of events. I don't know about you, but this sure sounds like politics(these days) to me. Ending this with: The Most Famous Examples of Misinterpretation
  4. My very first thought on reading the above was, this is all Greek to me! The second, gobbledygook!! Enough said!!!
  5. September 17th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Australian Citizenship Day Christian feast day: Albert of Vercelli Ariadne of Phrygia Blessed Cecilia Eusepi Stanislaus Papczyński Hildegard of Bingen Lambert Robert Bellarmine Satyrus of Milan Socrates and Stephen Zygmunt Szczęsny Feliński September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) 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) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Chuseok Get Ready Day International Grenache Day International Patient Safety Day Mid-Autumn Festival Mid-Autumn Moon Festival National Apple Dumpling Day National Arielle K. Sterrett Day National IT Professionals Day National Monte Cristo Day National Pet Bird Day National Pet Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Day National Professional House Cleaners Day National Table Shuffleboard Day Pitru Paksha Smithsonian Day Time's Up Day World Patient Safety Day World Manta Day Mason Patterson’s Birthday Mia Talerico’s Birthday Jonathan McReynolds’s Birthday Kevin Hunter’s Birthday GZBkarma’s Birthday Jean-Robert Bellande’s Birthday Flo Rida’s Birthday Cassandra Peterson’s Birthday Bobby Lee’s Birthday Patrick Mahomes II’s Birthday Alfie Deyes’s Birthday Anastacia’s Birthday John Ritter Hank Williams ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue Sep 17th, 2024 - Sun Sep 22nd, 2024 Semana de la Chilenidad Tue Sep 17th, 2024 - Mon Sep 23rd, 2024 National Clean Up Week (New Zealand) World Clean and Green Week Tue Sep 17th, 2024 - Wed Oct 2nd, 2024 British Food Fortnight Fun Observances 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? *** 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." *** 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." *** 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." *** When my customer ordered 
iced tea, I asked, “Sweetened or 
unsweetened?” Her answer: “What’s the difference?” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** What happens when you leave a window open on your car overnight during a snow blizzard in Reykjavík, Iceland. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  6. For once, a clear direction(pun intended) given. The other choice is a hotel chain with countless sites(yes, there is one in Montreal, surprise). With no beating around the bush(for a change), at the moment, the world's longest nonstop flight is the route between New York and Singapore. With a calculated distance of 15,349km and almost 19 hours of flying, the route operated by Singapore Airlines is the longest in the world. An interesting, if not slightly different topic for today, thank you: Top 13+ Longest Flights In The World: Pushing The Boundaries | CabinZero
  7. September 16th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Andrew Kim Taegon (one of The Korean Martyrs) Curcodomus Cyprian (Catholic Church) Edith of Wilton Euphemia Ludmila Ninian Pope Cornelius Vitalis of Savigny September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics). Cry of Dolores, celebrates the declaration of independence of Mexico from Spain in 1810. See Fiestas Patrias Independence Day (Papua New Guinea), celebrates the independence of Papua New Guinea from Australia in 1975. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer Malaysian Armed Forces Day (Malaysia) Malaysia Day (Malaysia, Singapore) Martyrs' Day (Libya) National Heroes Day (Saint Kitts and Nevis) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Anne Bradstreet Day FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DAY Feast Portland Mayflower Day Mexican Independence Day Milad an-Nabi (Mawlid) National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day National Play-Doh Day National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day National Sit With a Stranger Day National Stepfamily Day National Tattoo Story Day Respect for the Aged Day Stay Away From Seattle Day Teenager Workout Day Trail of Tears Commemoration Day Working Parents Day World Barber Day World Ozone Day Pet Promise Day Marc Anthony’s Birthday Lauren Bacall’s Birthday Ian Harding’s Birthday Chase Stokes’s Birthday BB King’s Birthday Alexis Bledel’s Birthday Nick Jonas’s Birthday Claire Saffitz’s Birthday Amy Poehler Mickey Rourke ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Sep 16th, 2024 - Fri Sep 20th, 2024 Malnutrition Awareness Week National Construction Appreciation Week Mon Sep 16th, 2024 - Sat Sep 21st, 2024 National Parent Teacher Home Visits Week Professional Care Workers’ Week Mon Sep 16th, 2024 - Sun Sep 22nd, 2024 Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week European Mobility Week Recycle Awareness Week Rehab Week National Jeans for Genes Day Thinking of You Week Small Pet Rodent Awareness Week Mon Sep 16th, 2024 - Mon Sep 23rd, 2024 Māori Language Week Fun Observances (2) Collect Rocks Day On September 16 take a walk to the park, the beach, or to the jewelers, and collect some pretty looking rocks. Why, you ask? Because it is Collect Rocks Day. While the origins of this obviously made up holiday are unknown, we can safely assume that the day encourages people to learn more about geology. Geology is the study of the Earth, its materials and the processes through which these materials are created. Three Major Types Rocks are tightly compacted formations of minerals and are found all over the lithosphere, the top solid layer of the Earth. Geologists classify rocks into three major types based on texture, composition, and size. These types are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Almost 65% of the Earth is made up of igneous rocks, though over time one type of rock can turn into another due to exposure to the Earth's atmosphere and environmental factors. This transition between different type of rocks is called a rock cycle. How to Celebrate? Rocks have been an integral part of human activity since antiquity. Some of the earliest weapons and musical instruments were made of rocks. Mining of rocks has made it possible for humans to use metals and other materials for developing technology. Here are some ways you can show your appreciation for rocks and their importance in our daily lives: Take a walk and collect different kinds of rocks - who knows you may just find a new fossil hiding in the rocks? Learn more about the different types of rocks so that you can identify the types of rocks you just collected. Not sure what to do with the rocks? What about painting on them and displaying them creatively? If painting is not your thing, but you are still creatively inclined, why not spend the day learning about rock art? Rock art is art made on rock. Ancient humans used it as a way to record significant events and as part of rituals. If there is an archealogical site close to where you live, that features such art, why not take a trip to see it? Did You Know… …that petrology is the scientific study of rocks? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Guacamole Day September 16 is Guacamole Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates the delicious Mexican side-dish or dip made of avocados. Usually eaten as a side-dish, guacamole has been a part of traditional Mexican cuisine since the time of the Aztecs. Today, the dip, whose name comes from an Aztec dialect Nahuatl and means guacamole sauce, is a popular side-dish, salad addition and party dip all around the world. Mostly Avocado Traditionally, the dish is made by mashing avocados in a mortar and pestle and adding chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice and cumin to it. Guacamole is informally called guac in the United States and Canada. Healthy Fruit Avocados are fruit native to Mexico and Central America and are considered to be a good source for Vitamin K and some types of vitamin B. The holiday is also called National Guacamole Day in the U.S. How to Celebrate? With lots of guacamole, of course! Have guacamole for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Have it with your bacon and eggs for breakfast, use it as a spread for your sandwich at lunch, add it your salad at dinner, or if you are like us eat a bowlful of yummy guacamole by itself! Ever tried to make a sweet guacamole? In Sri Lanka, mashed avocado is mixed with milk and sugar or syrup and eaten as a dessert. Did You Know… …that avocados are also known as alligator pear owing to the texture of its skin? *** My father’s secretary was visibly distraught one morning when she arrived at the office and explained that her children’s parrot had escaped from his cage and flown out an open window. Of all the dangers the tame bird would face outdoors alone, she seemed most concerned about what would happen if the bird started talking. Confused, my father asked what the parrot could say. “Well,” she explained, “he mostly says, ‘Here, kitty, kitty.’ ” *** When my daughter and I caught only one perch on our fishing trip—not enough for even a modest lunch—we decided to feed it to her two cats. She put our catch in their dish and watched as the two pampered pets sniffed at the fish but refused to eat it. Thinking quickly, my daughter then picked up the dish, walked over to the electric can opener, ran it for a few seconds, then put the fish back down. The cats dug right in. *** I worked at a boarding kennel where people leave their dogs and cats while on vacation. One morning I had taken a cat out of his cage, and after playing with him and replenishing his food and water, I put him back in. A few minutes later, I was surprised to see the feline at my feet, since the cage doors lock automatically when they’re shut. I couldn’t figure out how the cat escaped, until I bent down to pick him up and spied his nametag: “Houdini.” *** The only people who don’t click Skip on ads before YouTube videos are people who died during that ad. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** A first grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each kid in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to fill in the rest. Here’s what the kids came up with: Better to be safe than… punch a 5th grader. Strike while the… bug is close. It’s always darkest before… daylight savings time. Never underestimate the power of… termites. You can lead a horse to water but… how? Don’t bite the hand that… looks dirty. No news is… impossible. A miss is as good as a… Mr. You can’t teach an old dog… math. If you lie down with dogs, you… will stink in the morning. Love all, trust… me. The pen is mightier than… the pigs. An idle mind is… the best way to relax. Where there is smoke, there’s… pollution. Happy is the bride who… gets all the presents. A penny saved is… not much. Two is company, three’s… The Musketeers. None are so blind as… Helen Keller. Children should be seen and not… spanked or grounded. If at first you don’t succeed… get new batteries. You get out of something what you… see pictured on the box. When the blind lead the blind… get out of the way. There is no fool like… Aunt Edie. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you. Cry and… you have to blow your nose. *** *** *** sandrewn
  8. Okay, the bell has rung, the round is over. Everyone back to their corners and let us use this timeout to look at things from a different perspective. Rocks and pebbles have been mentioned, but have you considered, Pea Brained. I will leave you with two points/thoughts on this: 1- Just a simple fact of life. 2- Who says it ?
  9. Two points of view, no wrongs here, just a different direction taken from the starting point. Are we talking of the machine, or of its' purpose? I chose the machine: An instrument for making electroencephalograms ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
  10. September 15th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Battle of Britain Day (United Kingdom) Christian feast day: Joseph Abibos Alpinus (Albinus) of Lyon Aprus (Èvre) of Toul Catherine of Genoa James Chisholm (Episcopal Church) Saint Dominic in Soriano (formerly) Mamilian of Palermo Mirin Nicetas the Goth Nicomedes Our Lady of Sorrows September 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics). Cry of Dolores, celebrated on the eve of Independence Day (Mexico). Earliest day on which Father's Day can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Sunday in September. (Ukraine) Earliest day on which German-American Steuben Parade can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Saturday in September. (United States, especially New York City) Earliest day on which POW/MIA Recognition Day can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Friday in September. (United States) Earliest day on which Prinsjesdag can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Tuesday in September. (Netherlands) Earliest day on which Respect for the Aged Day can fall, while September 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Monday in September. (Japan) Engineer's Day (India) Independence Day, celebrates the Act of Independence of Central America from Spain in 1821 of Guatemala (a Patriotic Day), El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. International Day of Democracy Knowledge Day (Azerbaijan) Restoration of Primorska to the Motherland Day (Slovenia) Silpa Bhirasri Day (Thailand). The beginning of German American Heritage Month, celebrated until October 15 The beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated until October 15 (United States) World Lymphoma Awareness Day (International) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Birthday of Prophet Muhammad Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day Dot Day Egypt: Al-Mouled Al-Nabawy Felt Hat Day Greenpeace Day National Africa Civility Day National Cheese Toast Day National Creme de Menthe Day National Custom Framing Day National D.A.R.E. Day National Double Cheeseburger Day National Google.com Day National Linguine Day National Online Learning Day National Tackle Kids Cancer Day Shout of Dolores Wife Appreciation Day World Afro Day World Engineers Day Day of Wallonia Cow’s Ball Park Jae-hyung’s Birthday Marco Polo’s Birthday Nipsey Russell’s Birthday Lisa Vanderpump’s Birthday Lee Felix’s Birthday Jenna Marbles’s Birthday Prince Harry’s Birthday Sommer Ray’s Birthday Aaliyah Mendes’s Birthday Tommy Lee Jones’s Birthday Agatha Christie’s Birthday Tom Hardy’s Birthday William Howard Taft ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Sep 15th, 2024 - Tue Sep 17th, 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival Sun Sep 15th, 2024 - Sat Sep 21st, 2024 National Neonatal Nurses Week National Forensic Science Week National Indoor Plant Week Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week Farm Animal Awareness Week National Surgical Technologists Week Fun Observances Make a Hat Day On September 15, don your creative hat, gather your craft supplies, channel the secret milliner in your soul and make yourself a hat because it is Make a Hat Day. We can all safely assume that the unknown originator of this unofficial holiday aimed to encourage people to look their very best by sporting a hat they made from scratch. Throughout history people have used hats to protect themselves from the elements, for religious purposes, and to denote profession, class and status. These days, hats have become fashion accessories, worn by people to reflect their personalities and style. How to Celebrate? Make hats using a variety of materials – yarn, felt, paper, and cloth. Go crazy embellishing it. Wear a hat that you made to work. Have a hat themed party, and have your guests come dressed in hats they have made, decorate the venue with hats and serve hat shaped cupcakes. Host a hat making party. Gather around with your friends with craft supplies and spend an evening designing and making hats. Hold a hat contest, where everyone makes their own hat and whoever has the best and the most creative hat wins. Did You Know... ...that the word milliner, which refers to a person who designs, makes, or sells hats, is named after the Italian city of Milan? Originally the word was used for residents of Milan. *** Test Answers From Smart-Alecky Students • Q: 
What’s the name of a 
six-sided polygon? A: Sixagon. • Q: 
What part of the body is 
affected by glandular fever? A: The glandular. • Q: 
In The Tempest, why does 
Ariel sing in Gonzalo’s ear? A: 
She’s a mermaid and wants to be human. • Q: 
In comparison with large 
hydrocarbons, how would you describe small hydrocarbons? A: They’re smaller. • Q: 
Who were the Bolsheviks? A: A Russian ballet company. *** Spotted on Facebook… Student: I don’t understand why my grade was so low. How did 
I do on my research paper? Teacher: Actually, you didn’t turn in a research paper. You turned in a random assemblage of sentences. In fact, the 
sentences you apparently 
kidnapped in the dead of night 
and forced into this violent and arbitrary plan of yours clearly seemed to be placed on the pages against their will. Reading your paper was like watching unfamiliar, uncomfortable people interacting at a cocktail party that no one wanted to attend in the first place. You didn’t submit a research paper. You submitted a hostage situation. *** I’m now in high school, so when I ran into my third-grade teacher, I doubted she would remember me. “Hi, Miss Butcher,” I said. “Hi, Eddie,” she replied. “So you do remember me?” I asked. “Sure. You don’t always leave a good impression, but it is a lasting one.” *** The note left on the office refrigerator was addressed to “The culprit who ate what you thought were two peanut butter ice cream bars.” We’ll skip over the details and 
go straight to the signature: 
“Love, Constipated-Dog Owner.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  11. We are off to the races again, with a word that is a mouthful, requires a spell check after each use and is often longer than the sentence it is a part of. There is much to be said for monosyllabic words(short & sweet, easy to spell). I think it is a character flaw, I often try for something more compact, yet as meaningful(not requiring a spell check). So..........What is another word for uncharacteristically? What is another word for uncharacteristically? | Uncharacteristically Synonyms - WordHippo Thesaurus
  12. September 14th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Aelia Flaccilla (Eastern Orthodox Church) Cormac mac Cuilennáin (or of Cashel) Crescentius of Rome Feast of the Cross (Christianity) Elevation of the Holy Cross (Eastern Orthodox) Lord of Miracles of Buga Louis Gabriel Taurin Dufresse (one of Martyr Saints of China) Maternus of Cologne Notburga September 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Engineer's Day (Romania) Hindi Day (Hindi-speaking states of India) Mobilized Servicemen Day (Ukraine) San Jacinto Day (Nicaragua) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Drive Your Studebaker Day Farmers' Consumer Awareness Day Free Dental Day German Language Day Gobstopper Day National Coloring Day National Cream Filled Donut Day NATIONAL EAT A HOAGIE DAY National Food Is Medicine Day NATIONAL LIVE CREATIVE DAY National Rosa Tequila Day National Sober Day National Virginia Day Bunks Across America Nas’s Birthday Deshaun Watson’s Birthday Audriana Giudice’s Birthday Andrew Lincoln’s Birthday Shayne Topp’s Birthday Amy Winehouse’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Sep 14th, 2024 - Fri Sep 20th, 2024 National Coding Week *** A man and a giraffe walk into a bar. After a few drinks, the giraffe falls over and dies. The man begins to walk out when the bartender stops him. “Hey, you can’t leave that lyin’ there!” The bartender yells out. The man turns around: “It’s not a lion. It’s a giraffe.” *** *** The flight attendant on our trip was handing out plastic pilot wings to some kids. As I stepped 
forward, she jokingly offered me one, but I passed. Pointing to the Airborne wings on my Army uniform, I 
explained, “The last time someone 
gave me wings, I had to jump 
out of the airplane.” Col. David Jessop (Ret.), *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Blast from the Past *** A tree on fire after a lightning strike *** Just a mom carrying her babies *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  13. every time I clicked on our word, using......bilities, it referred automatically to bility! To make a long story, short, here is all my hour of effort will give you. "Incomprehensibilities" Meaning Incomprehensibilities refers to something that is difficult or impossible to understand; unclear or obscure. It can also refer to the state of being unable to comprehend or make sense of something, often due to its complexity, ambiguity, or lack of clarity. "Incomprehensibilities" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples I saved the the best (most frustrating) for last. incomprehensibility - Wiktionary, the free dictionary incomprehensibilities - Wiktionary, the free dictionary 1- Don't Panic and Always Carry A Towel 2- Happy Towel Day ( 25 May )
  14. September 13th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Feast of the Cross (Assyrian Church of the East) Aimé (Amatus) Ame Eulogius of Alexandria John Chrysostom Marcellinus of Carthage Maurilius (Maurille) of Angers Nectarius of Autun Venerius the Hermit Wulfthryth (Wilfrida) of Wilton September 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the Programmer, during a non-leap year. (Russia) Día de los Niños Héroes (Mexico) Engineer's Day (Mauritius) Roald Dahl Day (Africa, United Kingdom, Latin America) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Bald is Beautiful Day Defy Superstition Day European Heritage Days International Chocolate Day National Blame Someone Else Day National Celiac Disease Awareness Day National Doodle Day National Hug Your Boss Day National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day National Peanut Day National Twilighters Day Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day Stand Up To Cancer Day Supernatural Day Uncle Sam Day Tyler Perry’s Birthday Snoh Aalegra’s Birthday Swizz Beatz’s Birthday Roald Dahl’s Birthday Playboi Carti’s Birthday Niall Horan’s Birthday Milton S. Hershey’s Birthday Corey Scherer’s Birthday Lili Reinhart ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri Sep 13th, 2024 - Thu Sep 19th, 2024 National Eczema Week Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week Fun Observances Positive Thinking Day Is life getting you down? Are you on your way to getting a Ph.D. in complaining? If your answer is a yes, then Positive Thinking Day (PTD) on September 13 is just the holiday you need to celebrate. PTD is a day to set aside all negative thoughts and see that the glass is always half full. The stresses and struggles of daily life can sometimes fill our heads with pessimistic thoughts. This unofficial holiday promotes the idea that negative thoughts do more harm than good - they drain energy, create more stress and can make one a less likeable person. Nobody wants to spend time with someone who is always negative and pessimistic. Lowers Depression The holiday, also known as International Positive Thinking Day encourages people to deal with difficult situations in life with optimism and positivity. Positive thinking can have many benefits. Studies have shown that positive thinking can reduce stress and the risk of heart diseases, lower depression and increase life span. Some studies have even shown that positive thinking can increase the body's resistance to the common cold. How to Celebrate? Think positive! If you are having trouble believe that the glass is half full, then have a friend or a loved one reaffirm you. Take or sit in a positive thinking seminar. Sometimes hearing about the benefits of positive thinking from an uninvested party can help. Make a conscious decision not to put yourself down every time you do something wrong. Laugh as much as you can. Laughter can reduce stress and decrease the urge to think negatively. Go out for a comedy show or movie, do a marathon of your favorite comedy TV show or read a comic novel. You will see a marked difference in how you feel after a few laughs. After all, someone wise did once say laughter is the best medicine! Still feeling a bit low? Turn that pity party into an awesome dance party. Studies have shown that physical exercise can help alleviate mood and promotes positive thinking. Do something nice for yourself, a loved one or a stranger - doing good deeds can help increase levels of optimism. Did You Know... ...that the term Debbie Downer is the name of a fictional character on the popular American late-night live television sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live? The always negative character, played by Rachel Dratch made its first appearance in 2004. These days the term is used to call anyone who is always complaining and negative. *** While on manoeuvres in the desert, our convoy got lost – forcing our lieutenant to radio for help. “Are you near any landmarks that might help us locate you?” the base operator asked him. “Yes,” said the lieutenant. “We are directly under the moon.” *** A friend of mine works at a tattoo parlour. A client walked in and got a sentence tattooed on his back. A few hours later the customer called, demanding a refund. “You did my tattoo backwards,” he screamed down the phone. “It’s backwards?” my friend said, confused. “Yes!” came the angry reply. “I’m looking at it in the mirror right now!” *** I was driving home recently when I stopped on impulse at a roadside vegetable stand. It was deserted expect for a sleeping German shepherd. I stepped carefully over the dog, grabbed some veggies, then opened up the cash box to leave some money. Taped to the inside of the lid was a note: “The dog can count.” *** Famous film quotes get the 
redneck treatment: • “You had me at ‘Sooooey!’” • “Use the horse, Luke.” • “Are you crying? There’s no crying in NASCAR!” • “Of all the trailer parks in Pine Cone County, she had to pull her 
’68 Rambler into mine.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  15. I can not tell you how many times I have come across today's word in my lifetime! No, really I can't, I have no frigging idea (it has been a few, a whole bunch at least?) I don't know why, but a picture of Alex Trebek with a flashing 'Spelling Bee' sign behind him, is in my mind. Fortunately I came across the answer(and spelling of it), in the first sentence, after googling it. Antidisestablishmentarianism is an outdated political ideology based on the idea that the United Kingdom should not abandon the Church of England as its formal state religion. Those who opposed the concept of state religion wanted to disestablish, and so those who opposed them were antidisestablishmentarians. This one makes me long for the good old days, of simple, one (1) syllable words. 1 One Syllable Words | Monosyllabic Words and that nostalgic song, Mary Hopkin "Those Were The Days" on The Ed Sullivan Show - YouTube
  16. ii Number 16 The world’s oldest known spider named Number 16 died at the age of 43. She died after being stung by a wasp. The world's oldest spider lived to be 43 before a wasp's sting did her in - CNN
  17. September 12th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Ailbe (Elvis, Eilfyw) of Emly Ebontius Guy of Anderlecht The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary John Henry Hobart (Episcopal Church (USA)) Laisrén mac Nad Froích Sacerdos of Lyon September 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Commemoration of the mass hanging of the Saint Patrick's Battalion (Mexico) Day of Conception (Russia) Defenders Day (Maryland, United States) Enkutatash falls on this day if it is a leap year. Celebrated on the first day of Mäskäräm. (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Rastafari) Nayrouz (Coptic Orthodox Church) (leap years only, September 11 on normal years) National Day (Cape Verde) National Day of Encouragement (United States) Saragarhi Day (Sikhism) United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation (International) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Are You Okay Day Martyrdom of Imam Hassan Asgari National Police Woman Day National Report Medicare Fraud Day National School Picture Day National Video Game Day Programmers Day World Dolphin Day Gym Day Sydney Sweeney’s Birthday Paul Walker’s Birthday RM’s Birthday Jennifer Hudson’s Birthday Hans Zimmer’s Birthday Emmy Rossum’s Birthday Zackary Arthur’s Birthday 2 Chainz’s Birthday Bizzy Bone’s Birthday Louis C.K. Fun Observances Chocolate Milkshake Day September 12 is Chocolate Milkshake Day. So, what are you waiting for? Take out that blender and make yourself a glass of yummy chocolate milkshake. Also known as thick shake, a milkshake is a cold beverage made by blending together milk or ice cream with some sweetening agents and flavorings. Popular flavors of milkshakes include vanilla, strawberry and of course, chocolate. Chocolate milkshake is made by blending chocolate syrup or cocoa powder with milk or ice cream. Fries on the Side It is believed that the original milkshakes were alcoholic, though in its present day form milkshakes are generally associated with wholesome family meals. In many parts of the world, burgers, fries and milkshakes are considered to be a good food and beverage pairing. In some parts of Boston, a milkshake is also called a frappe. How to Celebrate? This unofficial holiday is the prefect excuse to indulge in a tall glass of chocolate milkshake. Here are some more ways you can celebrate this delicious holiday: Have chocolate milkshake for all your meals. Add healthy chia seeds to your chocolate milkshake for breakfast, and make it extra special for dinner by adding a dash of rum, whiskey or irish cream. Experiment with flavors. Add a bit of orange essence or mint to your chocolate milkshake. Or what about making a oreo or brownie batter chocolate milkshake? Instead of making dark or milk chocolate milkshakes, why not make white chocolate milkshakes? Add a bunch of raspberries or hazelnuts to the shake when blending. Go out to your favorite shake shop for their milkshakes. Many restaurants offer free chocolate shakes on this day. Did You Know... …that the popular candy, Milky Way, is actually named after a milkshake? Created in 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the candy was created to taste like a malted milkshake. *** “Do you want to hear a good Batman impression?” asked my friend Dave. “Go on then,” I replied. “NOT THE KRYPTONITE!” he screamed. “That’s Superman,” I said. “Thanks, I’ve been practising,” he replied. *** What did the snail who was riding on the turtle's back say? Wheeeee! *** What do you get when you mix a cocker spaniel, a poodle, and a ghost? A cocker-poodle boo. *** Why don’t we see elephants hiding in trees? Because they’re really good at it. *** When a zoo’s gorilla dies, the zookeeper hires an actor to don 
a costume and act like an ape 
until the zoo can get another one. In the cage, the actor makes faces, swings around, and draws a huge crowd. He then crawls across a partition and atop the 
lion’s cage, infuriating the animal. But the actor stays in character—until he loses his grip and falls into the lion’s cage. Terrified, the actor shouts, “Help! Help me!” Too late. The lion pounces, opens 
its massive jaws, and whispers, “Shut up! Do you want to get 
us both fired?!” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  18. I had opened my computer store at 8 AM. When I tried to log onto the internet, only noise and blank screen. When the net came back on line. It showed a news flash and film of the New York sky line, burning tower, one had already collapsed, all planes were being grounded. The Pentagon was attacked and my first thought was, the world as we know it has forever changed. All this before my first coffee. So yes, the great roll of joy has stopped, for today. A day of melancholy, remembrance, sadness and anger. However time marches on, never forget, lessons have been learned. Ever vigilant, never again. Tomorrow is a new day, take your first step forward with the rest of your life and the next roll of joy.
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