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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

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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September 11th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Battle of Tendra Day (Russia) Christian feast days: Blessed Francesco Bonifacio Deiniol Felix, Regula, and Exuperantius Harry Burleigh (Episcopal Church) John Gabriel Perboyre (one of Martyr Saints of China) Leudinus (Bobo) Our Lady of Coromoto Paphnutius of Thebes (Roman Catholic Church) Patiens of Lyon Protus and Hyacinth Sperandia Theodora of Alexandria September 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Pakistan) Emergency Number Day (United States) Enkutatash falls on this day if it is not a leap year. Celebrated on the first day of Mäskäräm. (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Rastafari) National Day (Catalonia) Nayrouz (Coptic Orthodox Church), September 12 on leap years. September 11 attacks-related observances (United States)😞 National Day of Service and Remembrance Patriot Day Teachers' Day (Argentina) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Libraries Remember Day National Hot Cross Bun Day No News is Good News Day National Quiet Day National SUP Day Taraji P. Henson’s Birthday Ludacris’s Birthday Kygo’s Birthday Jc Caylen’s Birthday Angeline Varona’s Birthday Yukiko Todoroki’s Birthday Ginger Minj’s Birthday Andy Ruiz Jr. Fun Observances Make Your Bed Day When you wake up on September 11, make a point to make your bed because it is Make Your Bed Day! This unofficial holiday with unknown origins encourages people to make and tidy up their beds in the mornings. Making up the bed or making the bed are expressions used to refer to the act of fixing the bed to look like it hasn't been slept in. This is usually done in the morning. Sleep Better Studies show that inculcating the habit of making beds every morning can increase productivity during the day and can make people happier. The idea is that the organization that goes into making beds can spill over to the tasks a person does during the rest of the day. The act also gives people some time before they start their day to meditate over about what they want to achieve during the day. A clean and made up bed also helps people sleep faster and better. How to Celebrate? Make your bed – it take a few minutes and keeps your sleeping areas tidy. If you were looking to update your bed and your bed linen, today is the day. Nothing is more fun than making your bed with newly washed, starched and ironed bed linens. Did You Know... ...that French king Louis the XIV is thought to have owned 413 beds? *** We were at a red light when a car pulled up, its music blasting. “He’ll be deaf before he’s 25,” I said. “It won’t help us,” my wife replied. “He’ll only turn it up.” *** One hard thing to explain to teens is how legitimately exciting it used to be when someone would wheel in an overhead projector. *** While he was visiting, my father asked for the password to our Wi-Fi. “It’s taped under the modem,” 
I told him. After three failed attempts to log on, he asked, “Am I spelling this right? T-A-P-E-D-U-N-D-E-R-T-H-E-M-O-D-E-M?” *** On Facebook, the English 
language has few friends. 
Three examples: Post: I can’t stand people 
that don’t know the difference between your and you’re. There so dumb. Response: Their, their, calm down. Post: Is it me or does nobody have manors these days? Response: I just have a normal house. Post: I do not have patients for stupid today. Response: Patience. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** I know it is a repeat. My only excuse is that it is in Hungarian this time. I'll give you the translation tomorrow. Okay, one more time: It doesn't cool faster, if you blow on it! sandrewn

I would like to apologize, before I start! I just got up and feel like death warmed over. After staring at my screen for the longest time, I've got bupkis for you and agree with what the others have said here. The first thing that came to mind was: Beam Me Up: a Star Trek Supercut - YouTube Which of course triggered my second and final thought: Well.....? answer me! - 9GAG Back to bed,

September 10th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Amerindian Heritage Day (Guyana) Children's Day (Honduras) Christian feast day: Alexander Crummell (Episcopal Church) Aubert Blessed Thomas Tsugi, Charles Spinola, and Great Martyrs of Nagasaki Edmund James Peck (Anglican Church of Canada) Nicholas of Tolentino Theodard of Maastricht September 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Gibraltar National Day Saint George's Caye Day (Belize) Teachers' Day (China) World Suicide Prevention Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) National Anti-Junk Light Day National Ants on a Log Day National TV Dinner Day White Balloon Day World Top Up Day Mikey Way’s Birthday Madeline Grimaldi’s Birthday Matthew Tyler Vorce’s Birthday Karl Lagerfeld’s Birthday Jack Gilinsky’s Birthday Emma Kittiesmama’s Birthday Misty Copeland’s Birthday PaintingRainbows’s Birthday Big Daddy Kane’s Birthday Colin Firth’s Birthday Stella Bennett’s Birthday Ryan Phillippe’s Birthday Fun Observances Swap Ideas Day September 10 is Swap Ideas Day. It is a day to share thoughts, barter goods, exchange ideas, trade opinions and discuss viewpoints with family members, friends, co-workers and strangers. This unofficial holiday is a celebration of the collaborative spirit. It promotes the notion that knowledge grows best when shared and that best ideas come about through teamwork. After all, two (or more) heads are better than one! The day is also known in the United States as National Swap Ideas Day. How to Celebrate? Have a million dollar idea? Get together with a trusted family member, friend and co-worker and talk to them about what you have in mind. Who knows, they may come up with something that may make your plan better and easy to implement? Is there a problem that is bothering you? Exchange ideas with someone to figure out a solution to your quandary. And remember, you don't have to swap serious ideas on Swap Ideas Day. Have some fun with what you swap. For example, what about exchanging knitting or sewing patterns with fellow artists or swapping recipes or food items with other cooks? Love reading? Have a friend lend you their favorite book and loan your favorite author's book to them in return. Host a favorite things party. Ask everyone to bring their favorite thing for all the other guests. The favorite thing could be a tube of toothpaste, a bottle of some beverage or a pen. Make sure to set a maximum budget. During the course of the party, swap everyone's favorite thing with each other. By the end of the party, you may just go back home with some more new favorite things! Host a book swap meet. Ask everyone to bring a book or two that they no longer want to hold on to, pile the books on a table and let people choose a book to take back home. Attend a swap meet. A swap meet is a type of market where people barter products and merchandise. Did You Know… …that the use of the word swap originated in the 13th century? Then swap was used to refer to the sound of hitting. In the 16th century, the word came about to mean exchange, because people used to hit their hands together to indicate that they had come to an agreement. *** My nine-year-old and I passed a store with a sign that read “Watch Batteries Installed – $5.” He seemed confused: “Who would pay to watch batteries installed?” *** Heavy snow had buried my van in our driveway. My husband dug around the wheels, rocked the van back and forth, and finally pushed me free. I was on the road when I heard an odd noise. I got on the phone and called home. “Thank goodness you answered,” I said when my husband picked up. “There’s an alarming sound coming from under the van. For a moment I thought I was dragging you down the highway!” “And you didn’t stop?” *** “Those frames are so flattering,” I assured my sister. She’d just gotten new glasses after 25 years and wasn’t happy with them. “They’re OK,” she said, staring gloomily at herself in the mirror. “Can you see better?” “Yeah, I can see better.” “So what’s wrong?” “Well, for one thing,” she said, “I thought I was still cute.” *** My grandpa is definitely a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. Once, while getting dinner ready, I asked him how he liked his vegetables prepared. He said, “Fed to a cow, so they’ll turn into steak.” *** A Sale-A-Day Keeps Quality at Bay I think I’ve finally decoded the 
language of sale-a-day websites: Statement jewelry = large and ugly Lots of personality = odd and ugly Cutting-edge = disturbing and ugly *** *** *** *** *** *** Now that's just wrong! *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** I know it is a repeat. My only excuse is that it is in Hungarian this time. I'll give you the translation tomorrow. sandewn

Sorry, I don't feel that wander lust with our word of today, gratified. So I will simply, tow the line and tell you what other words you can use instead of it! What is another word for gratified? | Gratified Synonyms - WordHippo Thesaurus GRATIFIED Synonyms: 198 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

September 9th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Charles Lowder (Church of England) Ciarán of Clonmacnoise Frédéric Ozanam Constance, Nun, and her Companions (Episcopal Church) Our Lady of Arantzazu (Oñati) Peter Claver Synaxis of Ss. Joachim and Anna, an Afterfeast. (Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches) September 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Armored Forces Day (Ukraine) California Admission Day (California, United States) Children's Day (Costa Rica) Chrysanthemum Day or Kiku no Sekku (Japan) Day of the Victims of Holocaust and of Racial Violence (Slovakia) Emergency Services Day (United Kingdom) Independence Day or Republic Day, celebrates the proclamation of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) in 1948. Independence Day (Tajikistan), celebrates the independence of Tajikistan from USSR in 1991. Martyrs' Day (Afghanistan) (date may fall on September 8, follows a non-Gregorian calendar, see List of observances set by the Solar Hijri calendar) Remembrance for Herman the Cheruscan (The Troth) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Care Bears Share Your Care Day International Box Wine Day International Day to Protect Education from Attack International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day International Sudoku Day National Boss/Employee Exchange Day National When Pigs Fly Day National Wiener Schnitzel Day Steak Au Poivre Day Wonderful Weirdos Day Falsely Accused Day Michelle Williams’s Birthday Hugh Grant’s Birthday Fai Khadra’s Birthday William Papa’s Birthday Colonel Sanders’s Birthday Adam Sandler’s Birthday Eboni K. Williams’s Birthday Lauren Daigle ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Sep 9th, 2024 - Sun Sep 15th, 2024 Know Your Numbers Week Sexual Health Week Biscuits and Gravy Week Mon Sep 9th, 2024 - Thu Sep 19th, 2024 Toronto International Film Festival Mon Sep 9th, 2024 - Sun Sep 22nd, 2024 Fairtrade Fortnight Fun Observances Teddy Bear Day September 9 is Teddy Bear Day, a day to bring out all your teddy bears and thank them for their company, the fun times you have had with them, and for all the days and nights they comforted you. Also, don't forget to give your teddy a big hug and apologize for all the rough housing your poor teddy bear may have had to go through in your childhood. Teddy Roosevelt Thought to have been created in the early 20th century, this iconic toy owes its name to American President Theodore Roosevelt, who was lovingly called Teddy by his family and friends. The story of why the toy came to be named after him dates back to a hunting trip in 1902 when Roosevelt refused to shoot an injured bear. Rumor has it that in response, Morris Michtom, a candy store owner in New York displayed two stuffed bears made by his wife in his display window and called them Teddy's bear. Children's Books Heros Today teddy bears are a popular toy for children of all ages. The stuffed toy has also become a part of children's literature and movies and popular culture. Some famous teddy bears include Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, Corduroy, the Berenstain Bear family and Fozzie Bear. How to Celebrate? If you have toys from your childhood stored away in the attic or the garage, today is the day to take out all your teddy bears and show them some love. If you are looking to make space, why not take them to a local charity shop where they can be cleaned and given to children who need them? If you have children in your life, surprise them with their own teddy bear to cuddle with. Watch TV shows and movies that feature a teddy bear. Learn about the habitat and life of bears. Did You Know… …that the collective noun for bears is sleuth? A group of bears is called a sleuth or a sloth. In the same way that the word “long” becomes “length” or the word “moon” becomes month, the old-fashioned –th added to an adjective form a noun. Sloth or sleuth originates from the adjective slow, and although bears are not particularly known for being the slowest animals, it could have originated from their habit of hibernation or from their habit of appearing like they are constantly in search of something – hence the word sleuth, which also means detective. A group of bear cubs is called a litter. *** Feeling sick, my sister grabbed the thermometer from the medicine cabinet and popped it into her mouth. “Uh, Julie, that’s the dog’s thermometer,” said my mother. Julie spit it out. “Ewww, was that in Fitzie’s mouth?!” Mum hesitated before replying, “Not exactly.” *** I was really pleased with my purchase of a new pair of shoes from a major retailer. About a week later, on a rainy day, I was in a rush and quickly grabbed my shoes from the rack and made my way into town. To my horror, I felt a wet sensation inside my right shoe – it was leaking. I returned to the shop to complain about the leaking right shoe. At customer service, the assistant looked at both shoes and said, “Yes, sir, you’re correct – the right shoe leaks, but unfortunately only the left shoe was bought from this store.” My apology was as swift as my departure. *** A vacuum cleaner salesman knocks on the door of an old lady’s house. The lady takes one look at him and says, “You are wasting your time, I have no money,” and tries to close the door. Quick as a flash the salesman jams his foot in the door. He then tips a big pile of horse manure on her carpet and says “If I don’t clean all this up, I’ll eat the rest.” The old lady says “Fine. But my power was cut off this morning, so let me get you a fork.” *** While at a convention, Bill, Jim and Scott shared a hotel suite on the 75th floor. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to find that the hotel elevators were broken and that they’d have to take the stairs all the way up to their room. “I have a way to break the monotony,” said Bill. “I’ll tell jokes for 25 flights, Jim can sing songs for the next 25, and Scott can tell sad stories the rest of the way.” As they started climbing, Bill told his first joke. At the 26th floor, Jim began to sing. At the 51st floor, it was Scott’s turn. “I will tell my saddest story first,” he said. “Once there was a man who left the room key in the car.” *** Hear about the statistician 
who drowned crossing a river? It 
was three feet deep on average. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I think that we all agree what our word of the day, festive(adjective), means: FESTIVE Synonyms: 161 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus Now it would be nice, if we could get our two tomcats to play nice. Remember, there is a proven and effective way to take care of your not playing nice! I would rather refer to you both as tomcats and not a couple of gibs(ouch).

September 8th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian Feast Day: Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia (Roman Catholic Church) Corbinian Disibod Nativity of Mary (Roman Catholic Church), (Anglo-Catholicism) Monti Fest (Mangalorean Catholic) Our Lady of Charity Our Lady of Covadonga (national holiday in Asturias) Our Lady of Good Health of Vailankanni Pope Sergius I September 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Feast Day of Our Lady of Meritxell (national holiday in Andorra) Accession Day (United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms) (during the reign of Charles III) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Macedonia from Yugoslavia in 1991. International Literacy Day (International) Martyrs' Day (Afghanistan) (date may fall on September 9, follows a non-Gregorian calendar) National Day (Andorra), also the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell National Day (Asturias), also the feast of Our Lady of Covadonga National Day (Extremadura), also the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Victory Day (Pakistan) Victory Day, also the feast of Our Lady of Victories or il-Vittorja (Malta) World Physical Therapy Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Actors' Day Day of the Homeland Grandparents Day National Ampersand Day National Dog Walker Appreciation Day National Iguana Awareness Day National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day National Pet Memorial Day Star Trek Day Ruby Bridges’s Birthday Pink’s Birthday Quinton Griggs’s Birthday Moe Assad’s Birthday Patsy Cline’s Birthday Martin Freeman’s Birthday Jonathan Taylor Thomas’s Birthday Jonah Michael Scott’s Birthday Fe4RLess’s Birthday Wiz Khalifa’s Birthday Avicii’s Birthday Bernie Sanders David Arquette Chumlee Gaten Matarazzo ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Sep 8th, 2024 - Sat Sep14th, 2024 Assisted Living Week Folic Acid Awareness Week Housekeeping Week Nephrology Nurses Week Suicide Prevention Week Chef Appreciation Week Sun Sep 8th, 2024 - Tue Sep17th, 2024 Heritage Open Days Fun Observances (2) Pardon Day September 8 is Pardon Day, a day to seek and give forgiveness. On Pardon Day put aside all your grudges, be kind to everyone and forgive those who may have hurt you. It is thought that the day owes its existence to the pardon granted by United States President Gerald Ford to former President Nixon for his involvement in the Watergate Scandal on September 8, 1974. Giving Pardon While the word pardon can be commonly used as a synonym of forgiveness, the word has a very specific legal implication. It is used to refer to an official or legal act that releases an individual or a group from the punishment for a crime. In its legal form a pardon is usually given by the head of a government, state or a religious authority. In many countries the rules of a pardon are coded in law or in the constitution. Forgive and Be Happy Forgiveness is the deliberate act of giving up on feelings of resentment or vengeance towards a person, group, or institution that may have wronged you. Most religions and cultures hold forgiveness as one of the key elements of living a good, honest and pure life. Scientific studies have shown that practicing forgiveness can improve the physical and mental health of the forgiver. People who forgive those who have hurt them tend to live happier and healthier lives. This unofficial holiday is also known as International Pardon Day or National Pardon Day in the U.S. How to Celebrate? There is nothing wrong in saying sorry, so if you have someone you think you have hurt, tell them that you are sorry. Write a nice note or meet them for coffee. If someone comes to you to apologize for something they have done, be gracious and forgive them. Did You Know... ...that the word pardon comes from the Latin perdonare meaning to grant freely? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hug Your Hound Day On September 14, give your four-legged best friend a big hug because it is Hug Your Hound Day. Created by canine behaviorist Ami Moore, the holiday encourages dog parents and owners to focus on their dogs' health, safety and happiness. The unofficial holiday celebrates the special bond between dogs and their owners. The day also aims at creating more a more dog friendly environment in urban areas. The holiday is also known as National Hug Your Hound Day in the United States. Another holiday for man's best friend is Dog Appreciation Day. How to Celebrate? Take your hound for a long walk or to the dog park to say hello to their friends. Treat them to their favorite treats. And of course, give them a big hug! If you have been thinking of bringing a dog in your life, take this day to visit your local shelter to see if you can adopt a dog. Don't have the time or space to adopt a dog? What about volunteering your time and money to your local dog shelter. Spend the day bringing joy in the lives of dogs who are waiting to be adopted. If you are a business owner, take steps to make your business more dog friendly. Don't have a dog, but love cats? Don't worry, you have a holiday that you can celebrate with your feline friends: Hug Your Cat Day! Did You Know… …that pigs and dogs were the earliest domesticated animals in human history? *** An airline introduced a half-price fare for women accompanying their husbands on business trips. Expecting valuable testimonials, the airline wrote to all of the wives who’d used the special rate, asking them if they enjoyed their trip. Letters are still pouring in asking, “What trip?” *** A man sat on a train, chewing gum and staring vacantly across the aisle. Eventually, an old woman sitting opposite him leaned across the gap separating them. “It’s no good you speaking to me, young man,” she bellowed. “I went deaf years ago!” *** When the coffeemaker went on the fritz, I joked that maybe it was the fault of the cockroaches. Our office manager was not amused. “We don’t have cockroaches,” she said, putting me straight. “What about all the roach traps?” I asked, pointing to one. “A lot you know – those aren’t roach traps,” she sniffed. “They’re mousetraps.” *** We took our two teenage sons to a restaurant that was packed with fans watching a sporting event on TV. The harassed waitress took our order, but 30 minutes later there was no sign of our food. I was trying to keep my boys occupied when suddenly shouts of victory erupted from the bar. “You hear that?” said my 13-year-old. “Someone just got their food.” *** BYOP My mother was standing on 
the bus when she noticed that a 
man holding on to the same pole 
was staring at her. Finally, he said, “Excuse me. This is my stop.” “Well,” she said, “go ahead.” “This is my pole,” he said. My mother was confused until he added, “I just bought it at a store to hold up my shower curtain.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Another good choice for word of the day. Multiple sites to choose from, pretty well all saying the same things with their own little twists. This one will refer you to some of the more mainstream/popular. exhilarated meaning: Feeling very excited and energetic - OneLook Not for the last time, I was sidetracked once more. Did I ever mention my love of the songs & music of John Denver? From "Moreton Bay" by John Denver: My fellow prisoners be exhilarated That all such monsters like death may find And when from bondage were liberated Our former suffering shall will fade from mind John Denver - Moreton Bay - YouTube (at 2:48 M, time reference)

September 7th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Air Force Day (Pakistan) Christian feast day: Anastasius the Fuller Clodoald Gratus of Aosta Stephen Pongracz Marko Krizin Regina September 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Fiji) Independence Day (Brazil), celebrates the independence of Brazil from Portugal in 1822. Military Intelligence Day (Ukraine) National Threatened Species Day (Australia) Victory Day (Mozambique) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Buy a Book Day Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day Fluidra International Pool Pro Day Ganesh Chaturthi Google Commemoration Day Grandma Moses Day Indigenous Literacy Day International Bacon Day International Day of Clean Air International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies National Acorn Squash Day National Beer Lovers Day National Feel the Love Day National First Day of Peel Season National Grateful Patient Day National Hummingbird Day National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day National New Hampshire Day National Tailgating Day Superhuman Day Texas Energy Savings Day Turkey Vulture Day World Beard Day World Duchenne Awareness Day Rosie McClelland’s Birthday Ivan Cervantes’s Birthday Evan Rachel Wood’s Birthday Elizabeth I of England’s Birthday Eazy-E’s Birthday Cartman’s Birthday Buddy Holly’s Birthday Ruth Righi’s Birthday Hulk the Dog’s Birthday Fun Observances Salami Day September 7 is Salami Day, a annual holiday that honors the delicious and spicy cured Italian sausage that is a perfect wine and cheese accompaniment. Typically made out of fermented and air dried meat, the salami is plural of the Italian word salame and originates from the Italian word for salt. Salami is traditionally made from beef or pork which is mixed with spices like pepper, garlic and wine, though many regional variations exist. Popular Sausage The more popular kinds of salami include pepperoni, chorizo and soppressata. The first Salami Day was held in 2006 in Henrico, Virginia, and was organized by the Salami Appreciation Society. Salami Day is also called National Salami Day in the United States How to Celebrate? Eat salami as it is, or pair with some crackers, cheese and wine. Learn how to make your own salami. Did You Know... ...that the salami is cased in animal intestines, usually the same animal from which the meat comes from. *** A police officer stopped at a farm and told the old farmer, “I need to inspect your farm for illegally grown drugs.” The farmer said, “OK – as long as you don’t go in that field over there.” The policeman sneered nastily. “I think you’ll find, sir, that I have the authority of the police force behind me.” He pulled out his badge. “See this? It means I’m allowed to go wherever I want. No questions asked, no answers given. I’m in charge. Understand, old man?” The farmer nodded politely and went about his chores. A short time later, he heard loud screams. He looked up to see the policeman running for his life, pursued by the farmer’s massive bull. With every step, the beast was gaining ground. The policeman looked terrified. The farmer threw down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted at the top of his lungs, “Your badge – show him your badge!” *** I recently took my wife on holidays to the north of England, and since our son was to join us for a few days, I texted him to bring fuel for the fire as it had turned decidedly chilly. A few days into our stay, we received news that an elderly relative had died, so I texted our son with the funeral arrangements. Although the two messages were sent days apart, patchy phone reception in that remote part of the country meant they reached him almost simultaneously – and in reverse order. They read: “Uncle’s funeral at crematorium 11:30 on Saturday… Bring logs for the fire.” *** God said, “Your request is materialistic. Think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking; the supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! It will nearly exhaust several natural resources. Of course I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help mankind.” The biker thought about if for a long time. Finally, he said, “Lord, I wish that I and all men could understand women; I want to know how a woman feels inside, what she’s thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing’s wrong, and how I can make a woman truly happy.” God replied, “You want two lanes or four on that bridge?” *** Pop Vs. Pup While flying from Denver to Kansas City, Kansas, my mother was sitting across the aisle from a woman and her eight-year-old son. Mom couldn’t help laughing as they neared their destination and she heard the mother say to the boy, “Now remember — run to Dad first, then the dog.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Wow, pretty quiet on this one, today. I don't think I have ever used, Urban Dictionary, before. Urban Dictionary: cheery At least one cheery thought, though, TGIF!!!

Ice-hockey mask or Yasuni harvestman (Simambea sp nov), Discosomaticinae, Cosmetidae)

September 6th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast days: Begga Chagnoald Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria Gondulphus of Metz Magnus of Füssen Onesiphorus Zechariah (Hebrew prophet) (Catholic church) September 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) The earliest date on which the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance is performed Armed Forces Day (São Tomé and Príncipe) Defence Day or Army Day (Pakistan) Flag Day (Bonaire) Independence Day (Swaziland), celebrates the independence of Eswatini from the United Kingdom in 1968 Unification Day (Bulgaria) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Bring Your Manners To Work Day Great Egg Toss Day National 401(k) Day National Chianti Day National Coffee Ice Cream Day National Food Bank Day National Lazy Mom’s Day Heritage Open Days National Color Blind Awareness Day Bertie Carvel’s Birthday Terrence Clarke’s Birthday Katy Hearn’s Birthday Roger Waters’s Birthday Jane Addams’s Birthday Idris Elba’s Birthday Gabriela Gonzalez’s Birthday Asher Angel’s Birthday Fun Observances (2) Fight Procrastination Day September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day. It is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to take charge of their procrastination problem and to find ways to combat the never-ending urge to put off important tasks for another day. Every once in a while we come across a task we rather not do. It could be something as simple as cleaning up our desk or ordering a birthday present or as complex as writing a paper for class or finish cleaning out the garage. When it comes to daunting, boring or important tasks we have all procrastinated by doing something else. Perfectionists Procrastination does not always have disastrous consequences. Most people who procrastinate tend to finish the task at hand at the last moment. Some psychologists believe that sometimes procrastination can be a sign of a perfectionist personality. Sometimes however procrastination can become a problem. Studies have shown that habitual procrastination increases stress and anxiety, reduces productivity and can have a negative impact on a person's job performance. How to Celebrate? If you find yourself to be a habitual procrastinator, here are some ways you can fight the impulse to put things off on Fight Procrastination Day: Get to your to-do list now and start crossing off tasks. Learn ways to fight your procrastinating tendencies. Perhaps ask a friend to monitor your progress? Reward yourself for tasks completed on time. Did You Know... ...that procrastibaking is the act of using baking as a procrastination device? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Read a Book Day On September 6, pour yourself a cup of tea, find a cozy spot and curl up with a good book because it is Read A Book Day! Possibly created by a bibliophile, the unofficial holiday encourages people to pick up a book and immerse themselves in it. Lowers Stress Research has shown that reading can have several health and social benefits. Frequent readers tend to have lower stress levels than non-readers. In addition, reading can stimulate brain activity and improve memory. Socially, reading can reap a lot of benefits - well-read people tend to be more empathetic and aware of societal ills and differences. Reading can also improve critical thinking and comprehension skills and can make people better writers. How to Celebrate? Wether you are a fan of fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, history, medical literature, short stories or any of the hundreds of genre of literature out there, here are some ways you can celebrate Read a Book Day: Read that book you have always been meaning to pick up and read. Revisit your favorite book and read it again. Join a local book club so that you have more motivation to read. If you are already a part of a book club, what about organizing a book party for them? Invite all the book club members and discuss a book while enjoying dishes inspired by your favorite books. Learn more about the life and work of your favorite author. Visit your local library, and if you are not already a member, become one. Support your local library or any reading initiatives that exist in your neighborhood by volunteering your time, money or expertise. Did You Know... ...that the Japanese word tsundoku refers to the act of piling up books without reading them? We have all been guilty one time or the other of buying multiple books and letting them pile without ever getting around to reading them. *** Thank you for calling the Weight Loss Hotline. If you’d like to lose half a kilo right now, press “one” 18,000 times. *** After a check-up, a doctor asked his patient, “Is there anything else you’d like to discuss?” “Well,” said the patient, “I was thinking about getting a vasectomy.” “That’s a big decision. Have you talked it over with your family?” “Yes, we took a vote … and they’re in favour of it 15 to 2.” *** A little boy in my infant class came into school and told me he could spell his mum’s name. “M-U-M,” he said proudly. Before I could congratulate him, another little boy said excitedly, “That’s how you spell my mum’s name too!” *** My husband was a tour guide for a 16th-century castle just near Leuchars airfield in Fife, Scotland. One day, while speaking to a group of American tourists, a jet plane flew overhead. The noise was very loud and prompted one of the party to comment that he couldn’t understand why the castle had been built so near an airfield! *** Father’s Day was near when I brought my three-year-old son, Tyler, to the card store. Inside, I showed him the cards for dads and told him to pick one. When I looked back, Tyler was picking up one card after another, opening them up and quickly shoving them back into slots, every which way. “Tyler, what are you doing?” I asked. “Haven’t you found a nice card for Daddy yet?” “No,” he replied. “I’m looking for one with money in it.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I did scan through all 253 entries for 'Blithe', but chose not to peruse the omitted results(253 was enough for me). An amazing number of these entries had a Noel Coward connection. A daring, avant garde actor for his times. We don't hear its' use very often these days. Then again there so many synonyms offered, that is no surprise! BLITHE Synonyms: 209 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

Before you complain, to be fair, both of the choices today contain an item that relates to spiders. (spider webs)

September 5th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Bertin Charbel (martyr) Genebald Gregorio Aglipay (Episcopal Church) Mother Teresa Ursicinus of Ravenna Zechariah and Elisabeth (Anglican and Eastern Orthodox Church) September 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest date on which Jeûne genevois can fall, while September 11 is the latest; celebrated on Thursday after the first Sunday of September. (Canton of Geneva) International Day of Charity Teacher's Day (India) The flag-flying day for Denmark's deployed personnel (Denmark) First day of school in Vietnam Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas National Actdumb. Day National Cellulite Day National Child Protection Week National Shrink Day Onam Saint Teresa Canonisation Day in Albania World Samosa Day Raquel Welch’s Birthday Louis XIV’s Birthday Kio Cyr’s Birthday KellyP’s Birthday Freddie Mercury’s Birthday Rose McGowan’s Birthday Bob Newhart’s Birthday Adam Calhoun’s Birthday Claudette Colvin’s Birthday Michael Keaton Werner Herzog ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thu Sep 5th, 2024 - Sun Sep15th, 2024 Toronto International Film Festival Fun Observances (2) Be Late for Something Day We would normally not encourage you to do this on any other day, but Be Late For Something Day on September 5 is the perfect excuse for you to be late. It is believed that Be Late For Something Day was created by the Procrastinators' Club of America, an organization as a way to allow people to take a break from their busy daily schedules. Don't Rush In today's world, most people spend their lives rushing and hurrying, always fighting against the clock. This unofficial holiday asks people to slow down; take a breath and savor the world around them; and enjoy the small pleasures of life. Stop and smell the roses, if you will. Be Late For Something Day is also known as National Be Late For Something Day in the United States. How to Celebrate? Be late to something on purpose. But be considerate to the people who are waiting for you - call them ahead and let them know you are running late. Did You Know… …that the use of the term, late, to refer to a deceased person, dates back to the late 15th century? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cheese Pizza Day September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, a day to indulge in a slice (or two) of the classic and simple cheese pizza. While the origins of this fun food holiday are unknown, we can all safely assume that it encourages people to pay homage to the humble but delicious pizza pie covered with only tomato sauce, seasonings and cheese. Hearty Italian Dish Italian in origin, a pizza is a hearty dish made of rolled out dough topped with tomato, cheese, vegetables or meats, which is baked in an oven before being served. It is believed that the pizza as we know it today originated in Naples, Italy. A Traditional Speciality Guaranteed product in Europe, the Neapolitan pizza is made with tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese. This means that only pizzas made in Naples can be called Neapolitan pizza in the European Union and the rest of Europe. Fit for a Queen Legend has it that a variant of Neapolitan pizza, the Margherita, was created by pizza maker Raffaele Esposito in 1889 to honour the Queen consort of Italy, Margherita of Savoy. The pizza represented the national colors of the flag of Italy with the use of tomato, mozzarella and basil. How to Celebrate? Celebrating Cheese Pizza Day, which is also sometimes known as National Cheese Pizza Day in the United States, is easy. Here are some ways to celebrate this delicious holiday: Make your own cheese pizza at home from scratch. Experiment with different types of cheese. Perhaps you could try replacing the mozzarella with blue cheese, brie or some creamy goat cheese? Have cheese pizza for all your meals. Start with a breakfast pizza, with feta cheese, bacon and eggs. Have a classic cheese pizza for lunch, and a gourmet cheese pizza with your favorite meat and vegetable toppings for dinner. End the day with a dessert pizza - pizza with cream cheese, chocolate and berries. Visit your favorite pizza place and treat yourself to a slice or two of their cheese pizza. Did You Know… ...that tomato wasn’t a staple addition to the pizza until the 1700s? Tomatoes only became popular with pizza lovers in Italy in the 1900s. Before that, they were thought to be poisonous and unfit for consumption. *** A university football coach called out the new member saying, “Look, I’m not supposed to have you on this team because you failed your maths exams but we really do need you to play for us. What I’ll do is ask you one simple maths question and if you answer it correctly I’ll sign a slip to say that you’ve passed maths, OK?’ The player nodded. “Right” said the coach: “What’s four plus four?” The player wrinkled his forehead and thought for a while, then replied, “Eight!” Immediately all the other team members shouted,” Aw, come on coach. Give him another chance!” *** William came home from the doctor looking very worried. “What is it? asked his wife. “What’s the problem?” “Well, the doctor told me I have to take one of these pills every day for the rest of my life,” explained William. “So what?” his wife replied. “Lots of people have to do that.” “I know. But he only gave me four pills.” *** A woman is feeling unwell, so she goes to her GP. He immediately spots the problem and says to her, “Take this red pill after breakfast with a glass of water.” “OK.” “Take this blue pill after lunch with two glasses of water.” “Ok.” “And take this yellow pill after dinner with three glasses of water.” “Good heavens,” says the woman, “whatever is the matter with me?” “You don’t drink enough water.” *** Right to Ignore Being president is like 
running a cemetery: You’ve got a lot of people under you, and nobody’s listening. *** *** *** *** *** How's life these days? Me: - Funny *** *** *** Sharks are so being misunderstood *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I like our word of the day. I am just not feeling like it this morning, or very perky with my reply. buoyant - definition and meaning Tomorrow🤞,

September 4th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Candida the Elder Blessed Catherine of Racconigi Blessed Dina Bélanger Hermione of Ephesus Ida of Herzfeld Irmgardis (of Süchteln) Moses and Aaron (Lutheran Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) Paul Jones (Episcopal Church) Rosalia Rose of Viterbo Rufinus, Silvanus, and Vitalicus Thamel and companions Ultan of Ardbraccan September 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Immigrant's Day (Argentina) Newspaper Carrier Day (United States) Toothfish Day (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Global Talent Acquisition Day Martyrdom of Imam Reza National Macadamia Nut Day National Wildlife Day Indigenous Literacy Day World Cogeneration Day Xavier Woods’s Birthday Mark Tuan’s Birthday Sheri Nicole’s Birthday Light Skin Keisha’s Birthday Josh Zerker’s Birthday Jasmine Sandlas’s Birthday Devyn Winkler’s Birthday Beyoncé’s Birthday Fun Observances Eat an Extra Dessert Day September 4 is Eat an Extra Dessert Day, a day that encourages people to treat their sweet tooth with a second (or well, even a third) helping of dessert. It is unclear who created this awesome but unofficial holiday, but we think that whoever it was, deserves a big slice of cake after a huge bowl of ice cream! Ends the Meal Desserts are usually a sweet course served after the end of a meal. While in the past typically this meal took place at the end of the day, in modern times desserts can accompany a mid-day meal as well. Desserts are also known as sweets in many parts of the world. This sweet holiday is also called National Eat an Extra Dessert Day in the in the United States. How to Celebrate? Guiltlessly indulge yourself in a little extra dessert on this day and inform everyone you know about this happy holiday. We are convinced that it will soon become everyone's favorite made-up holiday! Spend some time in the kitchen whipping up some delicious desserts to share with your friends, family and co-workers. Have a dessert party! Ask guests to bring their favorite dessert to share and spend the evening enjoying the desserts. Make sure you are all equipped with healthy food for the sugar crash afterwards! Did You Know… …that the word dessert comes from the French word desservir, which means to clear the table? *** The bartender asks the guy sitting at the bar, “what’ll you have?” The guy answers, “A scotch, please.” The bartender hands him the drink, and says, “That’ll be $10,” to which the guy replies, “What are you talking about? I don’t owe you anything for this.” A lawyer, sitting nearby and overhearing the conversation, then says to the bartender, “You know, he’s got you there. In the original offer, which constitutes a binding contract upon acceptance, there was no stipulation of remuneration.” The bartender was not impressed, but says to the guy, “Okay, you beat me for a drink. But don’t ever let me catch you in here again.” The next day, the same guy walks into the bar. The bartender says, “What the heck are you doing in here? I can’t believe you’ve got the audacity to come back!” The guy says, “What are you talking about? I’ve never been in this place in my life!” The bartender replies, “I’m very sorry, but this is uncanny. You must have a double.” To which the guy replies, “Thank you. Make it a scotch.” *** Finding a woman sobbing that she had locked her keys in her car, a passing soldier assures her that he can help. She looks on amazed as he removes his trousers, rolls them into a tight ball and rubs them against the car door. Magically it opens. “That’s so clever,” the woman gasps. “How did you do it?” “Easy,” replies the man. “These are khakis”. *** An old, tired-looking dog wandered into my garden one afternoon. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he was well looked after. I gave him a few pats on the head and he followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep. An hour later, he went to the door and I let him out. The next day he was back. He resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued for several weeks. Curious, I pinned a note to his collar: “I’d like to find out who the owner of this wonderful dog is, and ask if you’re aware that almost every afternoon he comes to my house for a nap.” The next day he arrived for his nap with a different note pinned to his collar. “He lives in a home with six children,” it read. “Two are under the age of three and he’s trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?” *** An Elevator Romance I was alone in an elevator when a girl stepped in with a phone pressed to her ear. “I have to go,” she told the person on the other end. “There’s 
a cute guy standing here.” Before 
I could react, she turned to me and said, “Sorry for lying. I just wanted to end that conversation.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn