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June 22nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Aaron of Aleth Alban, first recorded Martyr in Britain (commemoration, Anglicanism) Blessed Pope Innocent V Eusebius of Samosata (Eastern Orthodox Church) John Fisher (Catholic Church) Nicetas of Remesiana Paulinus of Nola Thomas More (Catholic Church) June 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Anti-Fascist Struggle Day (Croatia) Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War (Belarus) Father's Day (Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey) Teachers' Day (El Salvador) Windrush Day (UK) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details B Kinder Glastonbury Festival National Chocolate Eclair Day National HVAC Tech Day National Kissing Day National Limoncello Day National Pet Choking Prevention Day National Pride Prom Day Positive Media Day Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti Summersgiving Day World Rainforest Day Meryl Streep’s Birthday MC Sai’s Birthday Lee Min-ho’s Birthday Elizabeth Warren’s Birthday Zach Clayton’s Birthday Bob The Drag Queen’s Birthday Cyndi Lauper’s Birthday Kris Kristofferson ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Jun 22nd, 2024 - Sun Jun 23rd, 2024 ARRL Field Day Fun Observances Onion Ring Day Celebrate the delicious deep fried snack on June 22, Onion Ring Day. Commonly found on most bar menus in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, onion rings are made by breading and deep frying rings of onions. Onion rings are usually served with ketchup or some other form of dip or sauce. Found Around the World Some food historians believe that this snack was first created sometime in the 1930s in the United States, though versions of the dish can be found in many other parts of the world. In India for example, strips of onions are battered and fried and then served as a roadside snack. A blooming onion is a whole onion that is cut in a shape of a flower and then battered and deep fried. This version of a fried onion was first served in the late 1980s in a chain restaurant in the United States. How to Celebrate? Have onion rings for all your meals. Make it more interesting by creating different dipping sauces for each meal. Health conscious? What about baking onion rings instead of deep-frying them? Did You Know… …that people in Libya consume more onions than people in any other country? *** Imagine my surprise when I went to Tipler Army Medical Center for a heart bypass operation and discovered my surgeon's name was Dr. Eror. "What a name for a doctor," I said, not sure whether to laugh or cry. "Yeah," he agreed. "You can imagine the reaction I got when I was a major." *** On the way back from a Cub Scout meeting, my grandson asked my son the question. "Dad, I know that babies come from mommies' tummies, but how do they get there in the first place?" he asked innocently. After my son hemmed and hawed awhile, my grandson finally spoke up in disgust."You don't have to make something up, Dad. It's OK if you don't know the answer." *** A co-worker returned after lunch carrying a dress from the cleaners. "Pretty," said one of the guys. "Big date tonight?" "I picked it up for a friend," she replied, adding, "Do you really think I could fit in a tiny thing like this?" Jerry smiled and said, "Do you really think I've lived this long by answering questions like that?" *** My wife left the car unattended for only a minute, but it was long enough for our two-year-old to climb in, throw the car into reverse and crash into a lamppost. He was fine, but the car wasn't, and I had a hard time explaining who was behind the wheel to the insurance company. After a pause, the adjuster asked, "Do you let him drive often?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 21st 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Alban of Mainz Aloysius Gonzaga Engelmund of Velsen Martin of Tongres Onesimos Nesib (Lutheran) June 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the Martyrs (Togo) Father's Day (Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Uganda, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates) Go Skateboarding Day International Yoga Day (international) National Aboriginal Day (Canada) Solstice-related observances (see also June 20😞 Day of Private Reflection (Northern Ireland) International Surfing Day National Day (Greenland) We Tripantu, a winter solstice festival in the southern hemisphere. (Mapuche, southern Chile) Willkakuti, an Andean-Amazonic New Year (Aymara) Fête de la Musique World Humanist Day (Humanism) World Hydrography Day (international) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details International Day of Yoga Martyrs' Day in Togo National Arizona Day National Cookie Dough Day National Day of the Gong National Day of the Indigenous People in Chile National Dog Party Day National Peaches and Cream Day National Seashell Day National Selfie Day National Smoothie Day National Take Back the Lunch Break Day National Wagyu Day Poson Festival Shades for Migraine World Giraffe Day World MotorCycle Day International Vanlife Cooking Day National Dachshund Day National Flexible Working Day Make Music Day Ugliest Dog Day Suffolk Day Steve Haddadin’s Birthday Sofie Dossi’s Birthday Rebecca Black’s Birthday Max Schneider’s Birthday Lana Del Rey’s Birthday Chris Pratt’s Birthday Edward Snowden Jussie Smollett Fun Observances ( 2 ) Daylight Appreciation Day On June 21, wear your flip-flops, put on your sunglasses, and step outdoors to enjoy some Sun, because it is Daylight Appreciation Day. The holiday was created by Solatube International as a way to raise awareness about the advantages of daylighting. Daylighting is the use of natural light to light up interior spaces. This can be done by simply opening windows and raising shades in a room or by constructing windows and adding reflective surfaces to them to allow the maximum amount of sunlight indoors. An Ancient Practice... Daylighting is an ancient practice and is highly recommended by architects, interior decorators and energy experts today, due to its health and energy saving benefits. Using natural light cuts down on energy and electricity costs. Studies have shown that daylighting in the workplace can help increase productivity, work performance, employee satisfaction and retention. ...With Health Benefits By connecting people with nature and the outdoors even when they are indoors, daylighting helps reduce stress. Studies have shown that people who spend time in a room lit with bright sunlight tend to be happier than those who spend a lot of time under artificial lights. Longest Day of the Year Daylight Appreciation Day is fittingly celebrated on the longest day of the year for Northern Hemisphere residents - in most years, the June Solstice occurs on June 21. In the Northern Hemisphere, the day is also called the Summer Solstice and is considered by many to be the first day of summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the shortest day of the year and is thought to mark the first day of winter in the region. How to Celebrate? Speak to an architect or a civil engineer to find ways to daylight your indoor spaces. If you don't want to spend the time and money to make major structural changes to your place of work or home, what about taking some simple steps like opening the window, installing light colored drapes or curtains or applying a reflective surface to the window to let more natural sunlight in? If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, spend some time in the outdoors and appreciate the extended period of daylight. Maybe you could celebrate the day by hosting a BBQ and a pool party? Treat everyone with homemade creamsicles, iced tea and corn on the cob. Since it is also the June Solstice, why not spend the day participating in local solstice related events. Many cultures assign special significance to the solstices. Read about their traditions and participate in any local festivals or events marking the day. If you are a Southern Hemisphere dweller, make the most of the sunlight before peak winter sets in. Maybe host a soup party, where everyone brings warm soup to share? Serve warm and spiced wine to usher in the winter. Did You Know… …that daylighting designers and architects take into account the direction when deciding on where to build windows? South-facing windows let in a lot of winter sunlight but very little direct light in the summer. East- and west-facing windows, on the other hand, let in a lot of light during the morning and evenings but also tend to cause glare. ~~~~~~~ Take Your Dog to Work Day Studies have shown that bringing pets to work can increase productivity. So, on a Friday in June, take your dog to work to celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day. Celebrated annually since 1999 on the first Friday after Father’s Day in the United States, the unofficial holiday was created by Pet Sitters International as a way to encourage dog adoption and to celebrate the love and joy dogs bring to the lives of their pet parents. The week preceding this unofficial holiday is Take Your Pets to Work Week. How to Celebrate? Take your furry friend to work on this day. Make sure you let your co-workers know that you will be bringing your dog to work and clear it with anyone who may have allergies or other issues. Have your company organize a visit to the local dog shelter, or, better yet, let the local dog shelter come to your workplace with dogs that are in need of a loving home – you never know, some of your co-workers may adopt a dog! Did You Know… … that in ancient China, royals would carry little dogs in their sleeves to keep warm? *** "Where is Pearl Harbor?" I asked my fourth-grade history class. "Here’s a hint: It’s a place where everyone wants to go." One student blurted out, "Candy Land!" *** Workers at the Carlsberg brewery in Denmark walked off the job after losing a prized perk: unlimited beer at work. They now have to settle for three beers at lunch. A worker told the Wall Street Journal that wasn’t enough: "I need a beer when I take a cigarette break." *** On his birthday, my husband was stuck driving our six rambunctious children around. As usual, they were yelling, punching, and annoying one another. Joel finally had had enough. "Kids," he said over the din, "if you would behave and be kind to each other, that would be a very nice birthday present for me." Our six-year-old shot back: "Too late, I already got you another present." *** I took four tires to a friend’s garage sale and was asking $30 apiece. I needed to leave for a few minutes, so I asked him to watch them for me. "Sure," he said, "but if someone offers less, how low are you willing to go?" "Try for more, but I will accept $15," I said, and left. When I returned, my tires were gone. "How much did you get for them?" I asked excitedly. "Fifteen dollars each." "Who bought them?" "I did!" *** *** *** *** The Giant Horse Conch is the Death Star of the Mollusk World The Giant Horse Conch (Triplofusus giganteus) can grow up to 24 inches across. It's most commonly found off the Atlantic coast of Florida at depths of 43 to 223 feet. If you go scuba diving there, the Giant Horse Conch is waiting for you. And it's hungry. This shows the monster hunting non-human prey: a Tulip Snail. *** *** *** This diving suit was used in 1920s France and even included a telephone The deep sea has always been a source of fascination for us human beings, exploration seeming so tantalizingly possible and yet out of reach. For this reason, we have as a species long sought to explore the seafloor with diving suits. 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June 20th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Adalbert of Magdeburg Florentina John of Matera Blessed Margareta Ebner Methodius of Olympus Pope Silverius June 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the National Flag (Argentina) Earliest possible date for the summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern hemisphere, and its related observance: Earliest day on which Day of the Finnish Flag can fall, while June 26 is the latest; celebrated on Saturday of Midsummer's Day (Finland) International Surfing Day (third Saturday in June, on or near Summer solstice) Litha / Midsummer celebrations in the northern hemisphere, Yule in the southern hemisphere. Gas Sector Day (Azerbaijan) Martyrs' Day (Eritrea) West Virginia Day (West Virginia) World Refugee Day (International) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details American Eagle Day Kouign Amann Day National Celluma Light Therapy Day National Hike with a Geek Day National Ice Cream Soda Day National Vanilla Milkshake Day National Yard Games Day Nystagmus Awareness Day Ugliest Dog Day World Productivity Day World Tapas Day Global Car Recycling Day International Tennis Day National Seashell Day National Dump the Pump Day Nicole Kidman’s Birthday Lionel Richie’s Birthday Dave Hawks’s Birthday Capri Bryant’s Birthday Alex Guarnaschelli’s Birthday Sage The Gemini’s Birthday John Goodman Audie Murphy ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thu Jun 20th, 2024 - Wed Jun 26th, 2024 National Mosquito Control Awareness Week Refugee Week *** My friend had been pounding the pavement in search of a job with no luck. Frustrated, she asked her dad to look at her résumé. He didn't get much further than the first line of her cover letter before spotting the problem. "Is it too generic?" she asked. "I doubt it," said her father. "Especially since it's addressed 'Dear Sir or Madman.'" *** Someone advertising on Craigslist said she was well suited for child care. After all, she had plenty of experience in "CPR and Choking Children." *** When a woman applies for a job at a citrus grove, the foreman asks, "Do you have any experience picking lemons?" "Well," she answers, "I've been divorced three times." *** When asked her opinion on punctuality, an applicant for an office job assured me she thought it was extremely important. "I use periods, commas, and question marks all the time," she said. *** Louie and his wife are listening to the radio when they hear the weather report: "A snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the odd-numbered side of the street.” So Louie gets up and moves his car. Two days later—same thing. "A snow emergency has been declared,” blares the radio. "Park your cars on the even-numbered side of the street.” Louie gets up and does what he’s told. Three days later: "There will be a foot of snow today. Park your cars on the ...,” and then the power goes out. "What should I do?” a confused Louie asks his wife. "This time,” she says, "why don’t you just leave the car in the garage?” *** *** *** *** *** Nature is full of wonders and has its own ways when it comes to creativity. *** Strange People *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** " A (the) secret ingredient? " *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 19th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Deodatus (or Didier) of Nevers (or of Jointures) Gervasius and Protasius (Catholic Church) Hildegrim of Châlons Juliana Falconieri Romuald Ursicinus of Ravenna Zosimus June 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) New Church feast day New Church Day Day of the Independent Hungary (Hungary) Feast of Forest (Palawan) Juneteenth (United States) Labour Day (Trinidad and Tobago) Laguna Day (Laguna) Birthday of Jose Gervasio Artigas (Uruguay) World Sickle Cell Day (International) Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's commencement of work at the Workers' Party Central Committee (DPRK) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details International Box Day International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict National FreeBSD Day National Garfield the Cat Day National Martini Day National Watch Day National Thank a Teacher Day Real Food Day Tommie Lee’s Birthday Symonne Harrison’s Birthday Boris Johnson Laura Ingraham Zoe Saldana Wallis Simpson Salman Rushdie Aung San Suu Kyi Fun Observances Sauntering Day June 19 is Sauntering Day, an annual holiday that reminds people to pause, take a stock of their busy schedules, and slow down for a bit. And because the day has the word sauntering in it, it also encourages everyone to take a leisurely walk. The unofficial holiday is the brainchild of W.T. Rabe, who created it at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan in the late 1970s. Rabe invented Sauntering Day as a response to the rising popularity of jogging, and to inspire people to slow down the pace of their lives and unwind. How to Celebrate? Take your lunchtime or leave a little early from work to take a stroll in a park close to you. Saunter down to your local coffee shop with a book in hand and spend some time people watching while drinking coffee. Don't want to saunter? No worries. This holiday is all about getting away from the daily grind and finding a way to relax. Whether you chill at home with a glass of wine and a movie marathon on the TV or take a stroll around your neighborhood, remember to enjoy yourself! Did You Know… …that for average walkers, walking 1 mile or 1.6 kilometers can burn up to 100 calories? So, why not saunter your way to health? *** A soldier in my National Guard platoon became concerned when the Army insisted that he sign up for direct deposit. "It’s not going to work for me," he said, panicked. "Why not?" I asked. "Because I use my Guard pay for spending money." "So?" "For the past ten years, I’ve been telling my wife that I serve for free!" *** Our grandson’s scoutmaster must have fainted when he saw what he’d texted to his troop’s parents: "Scouts 7:00 Sharp at the Church. We will finish up Aviation, Cycling, and Gynecology Merit Badges." That was followed by this message three minutes later: "Change of Plans. We will not be finishing up the Gynecology Merit Badge. Instead, it will be the Genealogy Merit Badge." *** After setting off the alarms at airport security, I was escorted behind a curtain. As two female officials "wanded" me, the senior officer gave instructions to the trainee on proper technique: first down the front of my body, then up the back of me, and—much to my embarrassment—up between my legs. After she was done, her boss congratulated her. "Great job," she said. "Now do it again. But this time, try turning on the wand." *** After my ten-year-old daughter declared her disgust with cosmetic surgery, I dropped a bomb on her. "Don’t be too quick to judge," I told her. "Before college, I had a nose job." She was completely thrown. "You mean," she said, "it was bigger?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 18th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Autistic Pride Day (International) Christian feast day: Bernard Mizeki (Anglican and Episcopal Church) Elisabeth of Schönau Gregorio Barbarigo Leontius, Hypatius and Theodulus Marina the Monk (Maronite Church, Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria) Mark and Marcellian June 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Foundation Day (Benguet) Human Rights Day (Azerbaijan) National Day (Seychelles) Queen Mother's Birthday (Cambodia) Waterloo Day (United Kingdom) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Clean Your Aquarium Day International Day for Countering Hate Speech International Sushi Day National Black America’s Day of Repentance National Cherry Tart Day National Fishing Day national jesse day National Panic Day National Splurge Day National Wanna Get Away Day Sustainable Gastronomy Day Wear BLUE Day National Accounts Payable Day Trippie Redd’s Birthday Takeoff’s Birthday Paul McCartney’s Birthday Josh Dun’s Birthday Blake Shelton’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue Jun 18th, 2024 - Sat Jun 22nd, 2024 Royal Ascot Fun Observances ( 2 ) International Picnic Day International Picnic Day is a made-up holiday that is celebrated annually on June 18. So, pack your picnic basket, hop into the car, or walk to a park or a picnic area and enjoy an outdoors meal by yourself or with your family and friends to celebrate this unofficial holiday. International Picnic Day is a day to commune with nature and enjoy a lovely summer day if you are in the Northern Hemisphere. For those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, who says you can’t picnic indoors? Just spread a blanket in the middle of your living room. Maybe even create a pillow fort and enjoy some time with your family! A similar holiday is celebrated in the Australia’s Northern Territory on the first Monday of August each year. Picnic Day in this region is a public holiday. How to Celebrate? Plan a picnic and invite all your friends and family. If you are working, take your lunch hour off to have a picnic by yourself. Did You Know... ...that according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world's largest picnic was held in Lisbon, Portugal on June 20, 2009? Over 22,000 people attended this picnic organized by Realizar Impact Marketing and Modelo. ~~~~~~~ International Panic Day June 18 is International Panic Day. Use it as an excuse to panic about everything under the Sun, or take the day to evaluate your priorities and eliminate anything that causes you stress and anxiety. It is a fact of life that as we grow older, life can get complicated. This made-up holiday is an acknowledgment that work, finances, health and relationships can all sometimes get overwhelming and that it is necessary to take a pause once in a while and relax. The holiday encourages people to find ways to reduce and manage their stress. A similar holiday, called Panic Day is also sometimes observed on March 9. Harmful to Health Stress is not always a bad thing. In the short-term, stress is the body's response to threats. Stress hormones released in the body increase heartbeat and the flow of oxygen to the brain, and help an individual appropriately react and respond to the threat. However, in the long-term, anxiety and stress can be harmful to a person's physical, mental and social health. Chronic stress can negatively affect the heart, the immune system, and the digestive system. People with chronic stress are more likely to suffer from aches and pains, and may be at a higher risk for heart diseases, stroke, type II diabetes, and a weak immune system. Negative Social Impact Chronic stress can also lead to depression and other mental health issues. Studies have shown that people who are stressed tend to be socially withdrawn, and have trouble forging new and supportive relationships. This can lead to a vicious cycle – people who suffer from chronic stress need social and personal support to deal with their anxieties, but these very anxieties do not let them create strong and supportive social bonds. Keep Calm Managing stress is not easy, but with a little bit of determination and support, it can be done. Experts suggest that the first step to stress management is to recognize the sources of your anxieties. Once you have done that, find ways to either eliminate them or work on reducing your interaction with them. For example, if you are stressed because of a person, one way to help yourself is to find a way to reduce your interaction with her or him. If driving to work is stressing you out, ask your boss if you can work from home some days of the week? How to Observe? Take the day off and relax. It is for good reason that today is also International Picnic Day. What better way to relax and forget all your stresses than by going on a picnic? Go to the store and treat yourself to some aromatic candles. It has been shown that soothing music and pleasant smells can help reduce stress. Go for a long walk in the park and commune with nature. Read, get a new hobby or get involved in social activities. The more you are busy, the less time you will have to think about your stressors. Recruit a stress buddy – someone who can calm you and work through the futility of panicking with you. Every time you feel life is overwhelming you, call them and ask them for their help. Did You Know… …that the word panic is derived from the Greek word associated with the Greek shepherd god Pan? According to mythology, Pan amused himself by striking fear among travelers in the woods. *** As we pulled into the parking lot, we saw a couple of people looking under the hood of their car. Concerned, Mom wondered aloud, "Do you think they have a flat tire?" *** A candy company’s sales team was promised a trip to sunny Hawaii this past winter if they met their sales quota. They missed their mark and instead got the consolation prize: a vacation in Fargo, North Dakota, where the temperature was 7 degrees. *** A month after Donald MacDonald started at Harvard, his mother called from Scotland. "And how are the American students, Donald?" she asked. "They’re so noisy," he complained. "One neighbor endlessly bangs his head against the wall, while another screams all night." "How do you put up with it?" "I just ignore them and play my bagpipes." *** My 18-year-old daughter and I were watching TV when a character with my maiden name—Lester Highsmith—was introduced. "I’ve never heard my name on TV before," I said. My daughter was equally surprised. "Your name used to be Lester?" *** *** *** *** Entada rheedii Commonly known as African dream herb or snuff box sea bean,[3] and as the cacoon vine in Jamaica, is a large woody liana or climber of the Mimosa Family (Mimosaceae). The vine can grow as long as 120 meters (393.7 feet).[4] Their seeds have a thick and durable seed coat which allows them to survive lengthy periods of immersion in seawater. (I think I'll stick with the string beans my mom used, to make her Hungarian string been soup, I still taste it, a happy memory, sigh 🥲) *** March Of The Hairy Caterpillars *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I have spoken about this particular cheese before. So what the hey, why not one more time. If you are munching on yet more cheese, you might want to stop while reading about this one(fair warning given). Just to calm your nerves a bit, this cheese is not legal to have in the US or Cda. http://www.experiencesardinia.com/images/maggot-cheese.jpg Casu marzu: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ cheese | CNN ()

June 17th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Albert Chmielowski Botolph (England and Scandinavia) Gondulphus of Berry Hervé Hypatius of Bithynia (Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches) Rainerius Samuel and Henrietta Barnett (Church of England) June 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Father's Day (El Salvador, Guatemala) Icelandic National Day, celebrates the independence of Iceland from Kingdom of Denmark in 1944. National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Forest Fires (Portugal) Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day (Latvia) World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (international) Zemla Intifada Day (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Bunker Hill Day Commemoration of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes - 1 Miguel de Guemes Day - 2 Eid al-Adha Eid-e-Ghorban Gerald Day Global Garbage Man Day National Apple Strudel Day National Dump the Pump Day national harrison day National Jan Day National Mascot Day National Mason Day national ralph day National Stewart’s Root Beer Day Nursing Assistants Day Take Your Cat to Work Day World Tessellation Day Paulina Rubio’s Birthday Lisa Mantler’s Birthday KJ Apa’s Birthday KG Crown’s Birthday Kendrick Lamar’s Birthday Venus Williams’s Birthday Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Jun 17th, 2024 - Sun Jun 23rd, 2024 Animal Rights Awareness Week GreenCare for Troops Week Learning Disability Week National Week of Making Universal Father's Week Refugee Week Fun Observances Eat Your Vegetables Day Whether you love your veggies or can’t stand them, you should celebrate Eat Your Vegetables Day on June 17. Why, you ask? Because the doctor says so, and because vegetables are delicious! If you can’t stand greens and veggies on your plate at a meal, maybe it is time to start today. Vegetables are healthy and full of vitamins, phytonutrients, fiber, and minerals. Eating vegetables every day can help reduce the risk of a variety of health problems, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some types of cancers. Doctors around the world recommend that people eat at least five portion or servings of vegetables during the day. How to Celebrate? This is an easy day to celebrate. Eat up your veggies today and make a resolution to add more greens and vegetables to your diet in the future. Here are some more ways you can celebrate Eat Your Vegetables Day: Visit your local farmer’s market and get some locally grown produce. Prepare all your favorite veggies for all your meals. Make your desserts using veggies. Have at least five vegetables today. Did You Know… …that onions are the world's most widely used vegetable? *** "How do you spell toad?" one of my first-grade students asked. "We just read a story about a toad," I said, then helped him spell it out: "T-O-A-D." Satisfied, he finished writing the story he'd begun, then read it aloud: "I toad my mama I wanted a dog for my birthday." *** Not everyone has mastered the art of texting. Case in point: Mom: Stop at dollar store on way home and get lunch maggots. Me: Lunch maggots? Mom: Baffles. Mom: Baggies. Mom: Ziploc lunch Baggies. Mom: Spell-check is not helping me. Mom: By the way, this is Dad. *** Job hunting is stressful enough without having to answer these interview questions posed by hiring managers: "Rate yourself on a scale of one to ten how weird you are." "How many basketballs can you fit in this room?" "An apple costs 20 cents, an orange costs 40 cents, and a grapefruit costs 60 cents. How much is a pear?" "How many bottles of beer are consumed in the city each week?" *** Our six-year-old daughter, Terra, has a need to ask questions … lots of questions. Finally, one day, my wife had had it. "Have you ever heard that curiosity killed the cat?" my wife asked. "No," replied Terra. "Well, there was a cat, and he was very inquisitive. And one day, he looked into a big hole, fell in, and died!" Terra was intrigued: "What was in the hole?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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June 16th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Birthday of Leonard P. Howell (Rastafari) Christian feast days: Aurelianus of Arles Aureus of Mainz (and his sister Justina) Benno Cettin of Oran Curig of Llanbadarn Ferreolus and Ferrutio George Berkeley and Joseph Butler (Episcopal Church) June 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Lutgardis Quriaqos and Julietta Engineer's Day (Argentina) Father's Day (Seychelles) International Day of the African Child (Organisation of African Unity) Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikhism) Sussex Day (Sussex) Youth Day (South Africa) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Arborist Appreciation Day BoxKart Bash Day Fresh Veggies Day Guru Rinpoche Day Hari Raya Haji International Day of Family Remittances National Casey Day National Fudge Day National Mohammad Day National Turkey Lovers Day Sacrifice Feast Eve Tabaski Day Waqfat Arafat Day World Sea Turtle Day World Refill Day Tupac’s Birthday Phil Mickelson’s Birthday JJ Subia’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Jun 16th, 2024 - Sat Jun 22nd, 2024 Carpenter Ant Awareness Week Lightning Safety Awareness Week National Craft Spirits Week National Forgiveness Week National Grasslands Week National Play Catch Week National Roller Coaster Week Old Time Fiddlers Week Wobbly Week Fun Observances Bloomsday Celebrated annually on June 16, Bloomsday celebrates the life and times of Irish author James Joyce. The name and the date of this unofficial holiday come from Joyce's epic novel, Ulysses. Published in 1922 as a novel, the book follows Leopold Bloom, an advertising agent as he goes about his day in Dublin on June 16, 1904. According to some sources, June 16, 1904 is the date when Joyce met his future wife Nora Barnacle. Controversial Book Considered to be one of the most defining works of modernist literature, Ulysses courted controversy when it was first came out in serial form in the American literary magazine, The Little Review. It was banned in the United States and the United Kingdom until the mid-1930s. Thought to have been first observed in 1924, fans of the novel re-enact the events that occur in the book as a way to celebrate this literary holiday. How to Celebrate? Participate in your local Bloomsday events. If there aren’t any such events, what about organizing one of your own? If you haven’t read the book, or it has been a while since you last read the book, maybe it is time to get a copy and read it. Did You Know… …that James Joyce suffered from cynophobia or the irrational fear of dogs? *** I was watching a marathon and saw one runner dressed as a chicken and another as an egg. I thought, Now, this could be interesting. *** Senior citizens have taken to texting with gusto. They even have their own vocabulary: BFF: Best Friend Fainted BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth CBM: Covered by Medicare FWB: Friend with Beta-blockers LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out GGPBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low! *** A job applicant was asked, "What would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?" "Well," he began, "my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality—telling what’s real from what’s not." "Okay," said the interviewer. "And what are your strengths?" "I’m Batman." *** One of the less difficult blanks to fill in on our job-agency application is "Position Wanted." One job seeker wrote "Sitting." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 15th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Arbor Day (Costa Rica) Christian feast day: Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus) Alice (or Adelaide) of Schaerbeek Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church) Blessed Albertina Berkenbrock Blessed Clement Vismara Edburga of Winchester Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church) Germaine Cousin Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes) Trillo Vitus (Guy), Modestus and Crescentia June 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Valdemar and Reunion Day (Flag Day) (Denmark) Engineer's Day (Italy) Global Wind Day (international) National Beer Day (United Kingdom) National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Day of Arafah International Surfing Day Magna Carta Day National Bug Busting Day National Dog Dad Day National Megalodon Day National Prune Day National Smile Power Day Sneak A Kiss Day Trooping The Colour World Elder Abuse Awareness Day YMA Day World Martini Day National Lobster Day International Women in Mining Day International Working Animal Day Ice Cube’s Birthday Garrett Watts’s Birthday eLL cartoons’s Birthday Da Real Gee Money’s Birthday Courteney Cox’s Birthday Aurora Aksnes’s Birthday North West’s Birthday Neil Patrick Harris Helen Hunt Waylon Jennings Bayley Leah Remini ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Jun 15th, 2024 - Sun Jun 23rd, 2024 English Wine Week Fun Observances ( 2 ) Nature Photography Day June 15 is Nature Photography Day. The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) created the day in 2006 as a way to encourage people to learn and enjoy capturing the beauty of nature through their cameras. The day also promotes conservation through photography. Nature photography is a branch of photography that is devoted to taking pictures of natural elements including landscapes, geological formations, and flora and fauna in their natural habitats and in zoos. As a rule, nature photography does not include photographing human subjects, though some exceptions can be made depending on the situation. Preserving Nature's Bounties NANPA is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes nature photography as a way to preserve and conserve nature and to promote appreciation of the bounties of our natural environment. How to Celebrate? Find the sunrise and sunset times for your location to capture nature in the magical golden hour, or the special blue hour. Find out more about how to take pictures during sunrise and sunset, and how to take pictures of the Moon and its surroundings. Join a photography club and participate in any events they may have on this day. Take a hike with your family and friends and take in the nature around you, while capturing the scenes with your camera. Share your favorite outdoorsy picture on social media. Volunteer time and money to a local conservation organization. Did You Know… …the largest flower in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii? Found in the rainforests of Indonesia, the flower can grow up to 3 feet (0.914 meters) across. ~~~~~~~ World Juggling Day World Juggling Day is held annually on a Saturday closest to June 17 to commemorate the anniversary of the foundation of the International Jugglers Association (IJA) in 1975. The unofficial holiday was first observed in the mid-1980s as National Juggling Day in the United States in order to raise awareness of the art and science of juggling and to encourage people to take up the art. In 1995, the name of the day was changed to World Juggling Day in order to reflect the global reach of the IJA. How to Celebrate? Attend juggling contests, festivals, and shows where professional jugglers perform. Try your hand with juggling. Just make sure, you start with small items. So no knives or heavy items, ok? Did You Know… …that the earliest record of juggling objects dates back to 15th century Egypt? *** An investment banker decides she needs in-house counsel, so she interviews a young lawyer. "Mr. Peterson," she says. "Would you say you're honest?" "Honest?" replies Peterson. "Let me tell you something about honesty. My father lent me $85,000 for my education, and I paid back every penny the minute I tried my first case." "Impressive. And what sort of case was that?" "Dad sued me for the money." *** One friend complained to another, "All my husband and I do anymore is fight. I've been so upset, I've lost 20 pounds." "If it's that bad, why don't you just leave him?" asked the second friend. "I'd like to lose another 15 pounds first." *** When I took my school-age daughters to a lunch with veterans, I told them to ask questions. One of the men said he’d fought in the Korean War, and the girls were so impressed that the eldest wanted to know more: "Did you fight for the North or the South?" *** Did you hear about the identical twins who robbed a bank? After they were caught, they finished each other’s sentences. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** At one point, we used to be able to buy cigarettes while lying in our hospital beds. What other medical practices will fall by the wayside in 30 years? *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 14th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Burchard of Meissen Caomhán of Inisheer Elisha (Roman Catholic and Lutheran) Fortunatus of Naples (Roman Catholic) Blessed Francisca de Paula de Jesus (Nhá Chica) Joseph the Hymnographer (Roman Catholic: Orthodox April 3) Methodios I of Constantinople Quintian of Rodez (Rodez) Richard Baxter (Church of England) Valerius and Rufinus June 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Commemoration of the Soviet Deportation related observances: Baltic Freedom Day (United States) Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide (Latvia) Mourning and Commemoration Day or Leinapäev (Estonia) Mourning and Hope Day (Lithuania) Day of Memory for Repressed People (Armenia) Flag Day (United States) Freedom Day (Malawi) Liberation Day (Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands) World Blood Donor Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Army Birthday International Bath Day Monkey Around Day National New Mexico Day National Pop Goes The Weasel Day National Strawberry Shortcake Day Pahili Day National Movie Night National Cupcake Day Tzuyu’s Birthday Lucy Hale’s Birthday King Diamond’s Birthday Donald Trump’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri Jun 14th, 2024 - Sun Jun 16th, 2024 Raja Sankranti Fun Observances Bourbon Day June 14 is Bourbon Day. So, set aside some time in the day to enjoy a glass of the uniquely American distilled liquor. Bourbon is a type of whiskey that is made from corn and rye or wheat, and aged in charred oak barrels. Although it is usually associated with Kentucky - about 90% of the world's bourbon is made in the state - bourbon is distilled all over the United States. In fact, for a whiskey to be considered bourbon it must be made in the US, have at least 51% corn and should not contain any artificial flavors or coloring. The higher the percentage of corn, the sweeter the whiskey is. Mysterious Origins There is some dispute as to why the whiskey is called bourbon. Some people believe that it comes from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, while others think that the whiskey is named after Bourbon County in Kentucky. The origins of the beverage are equally mysterious. A Baptist minister called Elijah Craig is sometimes credited as being the first person in the US to make bourbon. A Connoisseur's Drink Because of its bold flavors, bourbon is a niche drink - people either love it or hate it. Experts suggest that beginners mix it with water or on the rocks. Many people enjoy bourbon in a cocktail. Some popular bourbon mixed drinks are bourbon sour, old fashioned, and mint julep. How to Celebrate? If you have never tasted bourbon, today is the perfect excuse to try it. Have a friend who is knowledgeable about the whiskey help you. Have a bourbon tasting party. Ask guests to bring a bottle of bourbon from a specific region or brand and then get around with some good eats and start tasting. Have a rating sheet and have everyone rate the bourbon they taste. Like many other liquors, bourbon can be used to flavor many dishes. For instance, you could make a bourbon pecan pie or add some bourbon to your chocolate milkshake. Did You Know... ...that the oak barrels used to age the whiskey can only be used once? After a batch of bourbon has been aged, the barrels can be used to store other liquors like tequila, scotch or beer, but never bourbon again. *** "What's the difference between an optimist and a pessimist?" I asked my husband. He thought for a minute before responding, "An optimist is the guy who created the airplane. A pessimist is the guy who created the parachute." *** My 17-year-old niece was looking for a job, so her mother scoured the want ads with her. "Here's one. A couple are looking for someone to watch their two kids and do light housekeeping." "Hel-looo!" said my niece, rolling her eyes. "I can't take that job. I don't know anything about lighthouses." *** A German, looking for directions in Paris, pulls up to a bus stop where two Americans are waiting. "Entschuldigung, sprechen Sie Deutsch?" he asks. The two Americans just stare at him. "Parlez-vous français?" he says. The two continue to stare, so the German tries again "Parlate italiano?" No response. "¿Hablan ustedes español?" Still nothing. Frustrated, the German guy drives off. The first American says, "You know, we should learn a foreign language." "Why?" asks the other. "He knew four languages, and it didn't do him any good." *** I dressed up my dog as a mailman for Halloween. He bit himself. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

It's comforting to know I am not alone. My first thought was of a ragamuffin. Which lead me to a rather surprising reference, Dictionaries of the Scots Language:: SND :: ragabash Go figure? This sure beats dumpster diving, cleaner and less smelly too,

Or something from the Lion King?

We have all had days like that, C'est La Vie . A belated, Happy Birthday Wish to you! Hope your weekend celebration plan(s) work out.🤞 Take care/be happy, sandrewn

June 13th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church Aquilina Cetteus (Peregrinus) Felicula G. K. Chesterton (Episcopal Church (USA)) Gerard of Clairvaux Psalmodius Ragnebert (Rambert) Blessed Thomas Woodhouse Triphyllius June 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Inventors' Day (Hungary) Suleimaniah City Fallen and Martyrs Day (Iraqi Kurdistan) International Albinism Awareness Day (international) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details CNA Day Feast of St. Anthony Feast of St. Anthony (Spain) International Axe Throwing Day Maharana Pratap Jayanti National Chamoy Day National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day National Productive Business Civility Day National Weed Your Garden Day Random Acts of Light Day World Softball Day International Community Association Managers Day National Posttraumatic Growth Day National Seersucker Day National Farm Workers Day Mary-Kate Olsen’s Birthday Jaden Newman’s Birthday Chris Evans’s Birthday Steve-O’s Birthday Rumi Carter’s Birthday Tim Allen Kat Dennings ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thu Jun 13th, 2024 - Sun Jun 16th, 2024 Art Basel US Open Golf Championship Thu Jun 13th, 2024 - Mon Jun 17th, 2024 National School Grounds Week Thu Jun 13th, 2024 - Wed Jun 19th, 2024 CNA Week National Clay Week Thu Jun 13th, 2024 - Thu Jun 20th, 2024 National Hermit Week Fun Observances Sewing Machine Day They say a stitch in time saves nine. So, on June 13, Sewing Machine Day, dust off your sewing machine and sew away! The unofficial holiday celebrates the day in 1790 when English inventor Thomas Saint received a patent for the very first sewing machine design. However, it took 14 more years before the first working sewing machine was created in 1804, and another 15 years before sewing machines became easily accessible to consumers. Agents of Social Change The invention of sewing machines made the process of sewing easier, faster and more streamlined. In addition, the manufacturing of sewing machines for household use meant that women who spent a majority of time sewing, stitching and mending clothes by hand could now do all these tasks in a matter of hours instead of days and weeks. This gave them more time to seek paid employment. In this way, the sewing machine had a huge hand to play in the economic and social progress of women around the world. Sewing Machine Day is also celebrated by some people on September 10. How to Celebrate? Bring out your sewing machine to sew a new pattern. If you have always wanted to learn how to sew, now is the time to start learning. Have a sewing party – invite friends to teach you new patterns or exchange your creations with them. Did You Know... ...that the earliest sewing needles were made of bones and stone? *** Cops had no trouble tracking down a woman who allegedly shoplifted from a Toronto-area store. A few minutes earlier, she had interviewed for a job there and left her résumé. *** My husband and I were watching Forrest Gump at the base theater. The crowd was pretty quiet throughout the film, until the scene when Forrest graduates from college and is met by an Army recruiter. That was met with a shout from behind us: "Run, Forrest, run!" *** My wife is a by-the-recipe baker. But that attention to detail still hasn't made her chocolate chip cookies taste any better. One day, after the cookies had been in the oven a while, I smelled a familiar odor. "They're burning," I shouted. "I know," she said nonchalantly. "Aren't you going to take them out?" "No. They still have six minutes." *** From our local TV news station, this undeniably true travel suggestion: "Next up, ten money-saving tips for your trip to Hawaii. Don't go away!" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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