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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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June 12th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Chaco Armistice Day (Paraguay) Christian feast day: 108 Martyrs of World War II Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius Blessed Hildegard Burjan Enmegahbowh (Episcopal Church) Eskil First Ecumenical Council (Lutheran) Gaspar Bertoni John of Sahagún Onuphrius Pope Leo III Ternan June 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Dia dos Namorados (Brazil) Helsinki Day (Finland) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of the Philippines from Spain in 1898. June 12 Commemoration (Lagos State) Loving Day (United States) Russia Day (Russia) World Day Against Child Labour, and its related observances: Children's Day (Haiti) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Child Labor Day Democracy Day International Falafel Day National Button Battery Awareness Day National Great Dane Day National Jerky Day National Peanut Butter Cookie Day Peace Day Pulse Night of Remembrance Raggedy Ann and Andy Day Superman Day White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg Don Toliver’s Birthday Dave Franco’s Birthday Danny Gonzalez’s Birthday Anne Frank’s Birthday Adriana Lima’s Birthday George H. W. Bush Jordan Peterson Fun Observances Red Rose Day June 12 is Red Rose Day. It is an annual celebration of the universal symbol of love and romance - the humble, but beautiful red rose. Communicate Emotions People have been using roses to communicate a variety of emotions and feelings since antiquity. The earliest evidence of rose cultivation dates back to about 5000 years ago in China. In ancient Greece and Rome, roses were a luxury item, available only to the rich and the royals, and a muse for painters and writers. Roses were used for medicinal purposes and for religious ceremonies. The popularity of the rose declined with the spread of Christianity in Europe. It was seen as a symbol of depravity and decadence, vices that did not match up with the puritanical roots of the religion. By the 5th and 6th century CE, the rose had once again caught the fascination of artists, poets and writers in Europe and in the Middle East. Symbol of War and Love In the 15th century, factions battling in England over the throne adopted the rose as their symbol. The white rose was the symbol for York and the red rose for Lancaster. The resulting war was called the War of the Roses, which was eventually won by the supporters of the red rose. Red roses have held a symbolic place in most cultures around the world. In many parts of the world, it is seen as a way to express love, romance, beauty, and respect. Red roses are some of the most popular flowers gifted during holidays like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. It is also the symbol of social democratic parties in many countries. In Spanish, French, and Portuguese, rose is the word for red. How to Celebrate? Treat yourself or a loved one to a big bunch of red roses. Learn more about the history and botany of roses. If you have a garden or a yard, why not take this day to learn more about how to grow red roses? Spend some time reading about the War of the Roses. Did You Know... ...that the phrase sub rosa, meaning secrecy, comes from the practice in ancient Rome of leaving a rose outside a door during a confidential meeting? The rose indicated that those in the room did not want to be disturbed. *** Experience is a great teacher, especially when it's someone else's. These examples were submitted to learnfrommyfail.com: "When trying to compliment your girlfriend, tell her that she is prettier than her sister, not that her sister is uglier than she is." "Never name a goldfish after your child, or his younger brother might go to school and tell his teacher that Eric died." "When a coworker calls to say she's going to be late because she 'has to wait for the paramedics,' don't respond, 'Okay. Have fun!'" "When your boyfriend is rehearsing for a play, don't tell your roommate that he is 'upstairs doing lines.'" *** A Brooklyn café is charging $12 for a cup of Ethiopian coffee. The drink doesn't have a name, so The Week asked its readers to do the honors. Mocha Dinero Cost-a-latte Brokefest Blend Excesso Ka-Ching-accino Goldbean Sachs Café au Laitaway *** The toughest part of applying for a new job is having to explain why you're no longer at your previous one. Here are rationalizations from cover letters that did no one any good: "My boss thought I could do better elsewhere." "The company made me a scapegoat, just like my three previous employers." "Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as 'job hopping.' I have never quit a job." "Responsibilities make me nervous." *** Before he was deployed to Afghanistan, my brother Ken was lamenting over how many people seemed unaware of the conflict. I had to concede his point when I later mentioned to a neighbor that he was leaving for Afghanistan. "Really?" he said. "For business or pleasure?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Sadly, Gail passed away on February 16, 2022 (aged 101) R.I.P. Gail Halvorsen - Wikipedia *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 11th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) American Evacuation Day (Libya) Brazilian Navy commemorative day (Brazil) Christian feast day: Barnabas the Apostle Bartholomew the Apostle (Eastern Christianity) Blessed Ignatius Maloyan (Armenian Catholic Church) Paula Frassinetti Riagail of Bangor June 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Davis Day (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada) King Kamehameha I Day (Hawaii, United States) Student Day (Honduras) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Erev Shavuot - 1 Shavuot - 2 National Call Your Doctor Day National Forklift Safety Day National German Chocolate Cake Day National Making Life Beautiful Day Say Hi Day Yarn Bombing Day KBG Syndrome Awareness Day International Lynx Day Shia LaBeouf’s Birthday Kodak Black’s Birthday Jake Webber’s Birthday Flamingo’s Birthday Dan Howell’s Birthday Claire Holt’s Birthday Joshua Jackson ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue Jun 11th, 2024 - Sat Jun 15th, 2024 Royal Ascot Tue Jun 11th, 2024 - Mon Jun 17th, 2024 National Pet Wedding Week Oxfam Water Week Fun Observances Corn on the Cob Day Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate it than with some delicious corn on the cob? Celebrate this popular summer side dish on Corn on the Cob Day, celebrated annually on June 11. A corn cob is the central woody part of maize or corn on which the corn grains are attached. Corn on the cob is a type of dish where the corn grains are cooked and eaten while still on the cob. Corn on the cob can be boiled, grilled, or roasted and served as a side dish or enjoyed as is. Never Served at Formal Occasions Because eating corn on the cob can be a messy affair - hands have to be used, the kernels tend to stick in one's teeth - etiquette rules that it should never be served at formal occasions or ordered on a first date. According to Emily Post, one of history's leading etiquette specialists, corn on the cob should not usually be served at lunch or dinner, but if it is, one must not "attack it ferociously or greedily". An Ancient Crop Corn or maize is an ancient plant native to the Americas. It is believed that corn was first cultivated in Mexico and spread around the world via European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. The starchy seeds or kernels of the plant are now used by millions of people around the world as their staple food. How to Celebrate? Get the grill out and grill some delicious corn on the cob to accompany the iced tea you made on June 10. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, make some corn on the cob to remind you of the summer. Did You Know… …that a corncob is part of the corn plant's flower? The individual kernels are seeds of the plant. *** As I performed a simple medical procedure on my patient, I warned her, "After this, you can't have sex for at least three days." "Did you hear that?" she asked her husband. "No sex for three days." "I heard," he said. "But she was speaking to you *** Scene: A bookstore Customer: Can you help me find a book? Me: Of course. Do you know the author or title? Customer: Well, I was at the beach and I saw this girl reading a purple book. She looked like she was really enjoying it. I want that book. Me: Ma'am, you're going to have to be more specific. There are a lot of books with purple covers. Customer: Can't you search on your computer for purple books? Me: Unfortunately, no. Customer: In that case, I'll take my business to a bookstore that has better computers. *** The band Kings of Leon cut short a concert after pigeons bombarded them with poop. Bass player Jared Followill couldn't say how many birds there were. "The last thing I was going to do was look up," he told CNN. *** When my eight-year-old sister came to visit, I took a day off from my job at the Pentagon and showed her the Lincoln Memorial. There she saw a large block of text—273 words long—etched into the monument. "What's that?" she asked. "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address," I told her. "If that's his address, how does he get any mail?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** R.I.P. Your Majesty *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ????????????????????????????????????????? *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 10th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) World Art Nouveau Day (Worldwide) Christian feast day: Bardo Getulius, Amancius and Cerealus Guardian Angel of Portugal John of Tobolsk (Russian Orthodox Church) Landry of Paris Maurinus of Cologne Maximus of Aveia (or of Aquila) Maximus of Naples Olivia June 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Portugal Day, also Day of Camões (Portugal and the Portuguese communities) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Abolition Day Belmont Stakes Dragon Boat Festival Eat Flexitarian Day EHS Day Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji National Bae Day National Ballpoint Pen Day National Bed Bug Prevention Day National Black Cow Day National Colt Day National Egg Roll Day National Herbs and Spices Day National Iced Tea Day National Isabel Day Sacred Heart Slavery Abolition Day (French Guiana) Taylor Armstrong’s Birthday Sasha Obama’s Birthday Prince Philip’s Birthday Lucy Bella Earl’s Birthday Theresa Caputo’s Birthday Kate Upton’s Birthday Judy Garland’s Birthday Sundar Pichai Bill Burr ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Jun 10th, 2024 - Thu Jun 13th, 2024 Superman Week Mon Jun 10th, 2024 - Sun Jun 16th, 2024 Diabetes Week Meet a Mate Week National Email Week National Little League Week National Men's Health Week National Pet Wedding Week Right of Way Professionals Week Team Green Britain Bike Week Vision Rehabilitation Week National Business Etiquette Week Loneliness Awareness Week Fun Observances Iced Tea Day June 10 is Iced Tea Day. Say hello to the summer and celebrate this delicious and refreshing holiday by treating yourself to a big glass of iced tea. Iced tea is a beverage made by cooling or chilling brewed tea. Generally served with ice, iced tea is a popular beverage around the world and is usually made from green or black tea. Iced tea can be served sweetened or unsweetened, plain or with added flavors - usually lemon or peach. Some countries, however, have their special version of this drink. In Brazil, it is made from Yerba Mate, while in Taiwan it is usually served with milk or condensed milk and tapioca pearls. Sun Tea In some parts of the world, iced tea is made by steeping the tea in water for a longer time at a lower temperature instead of boiling the tea with water. Usually, this is done by leaving the tea in the Sun to steep. This is known as sun tea. How to Celebrate? Mix up a fresh batch of ice tea and have your friends and family over to enjoy the day outdoors with some ice tea. Experiment with different flavors of ice teas. What about adding some summery fruits or perhaps some alcoholic liquor? In the Southern Hemisphere, and getting ready for the winter? Don't fret. Treat yourself to a tall glass of iced tea and enjoy the last few days of summer! Did You Know… …that tea is the second most popularly consumed beverage in the world? The first is water. *** I just saw an ad for a position I feel completely qualified for: "Wanted: bartenders. No exp. necessary. Must have: legal ID, phone, transportation, and teeth." *** A customer walked into our store looking for Christmas lights. I showed her our top brand, but—wanting to make sure each bulb worked—she asked me to take them out of the box and plug them in. I did, and each one lit up. "Great," she said. I carefully placed the string of lights back in the box. But as I handed them to her, she looked alarmed. "I don't want this box," she said abruptly. "It's been opened." *** As we were putting out cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, I accidentally dropped one. "No problem," I said, picking it up and dusting it off before placing it back on the plate. "You can't do that," argued my four-year-old. "Don't worry. Santa will never know." He shot me a look. "So he knows if I've been bad or good, but he doesn't know the cookie fell on the floor?" *** My mother cast one of her students as the innkeeper for the Christmas pageant. All the third grader had to do was tell Joseph, "There is no room at the inn." But during the performance—after Joseph begged for a room for his pregnant wife—the boy didn't have the heart to turn him down. "Well," he said, "if it's so urgent, come on in." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 9th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Anniversary of the Accession of King Abdullah II (Jordan) Autonomy Day (Åland) Christian feast day: Aidan of Lindisfarne (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Bede (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Columba Ephrem the Syrian (Roman Catholic Church and Church of England) José de Anchieta Primus and Felician June 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Coral Triangle Day Don Young Day (Alaska, United States) La Rioja Day (La Rioja) Murcia Day (Murcia) National Heroes' Day (Uganda) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Day of La Rioja Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day International Dark 'n Stormy® Day National Cancer Thriver Day National Heroes Day Uganda National Kids Day National Krewe of Tucks Day National Meal Prep Day National No Apologies Period Day National Sex Day National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day Race Unity Day Coral Triangle Day Michael J. Fox’s Birthday Les Paul’s Birthday Natalie Portman’s Birthday Johnny Depp’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Jun 9th, 2024 - Fri Jun 14th, 2024 National Scoot to School Week Sun Jun 9th, 2024 - Sat Jun 15th, 2024 National Flag Week Scleroderma Awareness Week Fun Observances Donald Duck Day Celebrate everyone’s favorite cartoon character, Donald Duck on June 9, Donald Duck Day. On this day in 1934, this popular Walt Disney character made his debut in the cartoon short named, The Wise Little Hen. Created by Walt Disney, Donald Duck is a short-tempered cartoon duck with human features. Considered to be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, he featured in hundreds of movies and was the central character in thousands of comic books. Donald Duck comic books are especially sought after in Europe and in Scandinavian countries, where fans of the character even have a special name. They are called Donaldists! How to Celebrate? Celebrate Donald Duck’s birthday by watching all of his movies and reading comics that feature him. Host a Donald Duck-themed party. Have your guests wear red bow ties in honor of Donald. Did You Know… …that Donald Duck has a middle name? His full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck. *** We know you’d never do it, but some people concoct crazy stories so they can skip work. Here are a few, collected by hiring managers: • Employee said a chicken attacked his mom. • Employee had a hair transplant that went bad. • Employee called in sick from a bar at 5 p.m. the night before. • Employee had to mow the lawn to avoid a lawsuit from the homeowners’ association. • Employee’s finger was stuck in a bowling ball. • Employee fell asleep at his desk while at work and hit his head, causing a neck injury. *** If you’re interested in becoming a lawyer, you’ll need a degree. But as these court transcripts reveal, the question is, in what? Attorney: "How was your first marriage terminated?" Witness: "By death." Attorney: "And by whose death was it terminated?" Witness: "Guess." Attorney: "Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?" Witness: "All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight." *** Jack wakes up with a horrible hangover and a throbbing black eye. The first thing he sees is a single rose on the side table and a note from his wife: “Dear, breakfast is made. I’ve gone shopping to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you!” He stumbles to the kitchen and, sure enough, there’s breakfast. “Joe,” he says to his son, “what happened last night?” “You came home soused and got that black eye tripping over a chair.” “So, why the rose, breakfast, and sweet note from your mother?” “Oh, that. Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take off your clothes, you screamed, ‘Leave me alone, I’m married!’” *** Are you a redneck? Want to be one? Take the Redneck IQ test and see how well you fare. Don’t look for answers. If you need them, you’re no redneck. 1) Which of these cars will rust out quickest when placed on blocks in your front yard? ’65 Ford Fairlane ’69 Chevrolet Chevelle ’64 Pontiac GTO . 2) Calculate the smallest limb diameter on a persimmon tree that will support a ten-pound possum. 3) A woodcutter has a chain saw, which operates at 2700 rpm. The density of the pine trees in the plot to be harvested is 470 per acre. The plot is 2.3 acres in size. The average tree diameter is 14 inches. Here’s the question: How many Budweisers will be drunk before the trees are cut down? 4) If your uncle builds a still that produces 20 gallons of shine per hour, how many car radiators are required to condense the product? *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** (OOPS!! Sorry, make that " kebab shops in Türkiye ) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

ii This is some info from the article that Bill posted. Specifically, the Emerald Ash Borer. The City of Montreal is known for its landscape. More than 200,000 ash trees make up nearly half of the city’s treescape, and one quarter of those (or 50,000 trees) are on public lands. Montreal Increases Pesticide Treatment by 6300% Annually - Eos

June 8th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Blessed Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan Blessed Mary of the Divine Heart (Droste zu Vischering) Chlodulf of Metz Jacques Berthieu, S.J. Jadwiga (Hedwig) of Poland Medard Melania the Elder Roland Allen (Episcopal Church (USA)) Thomas Ken (Church of England) William of York June 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Bounty Day (Norfolk Island) Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Engineer's Day (Peru) Primož Trubar Day (Slovenia) World Brain Tumor Day World Oceans Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Doll Day International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos International Knit in Public Day Name Your Poison Day National Rosé Day Temotu Province Day Thomas Paine Day Upsy Daisy Day World Gin Day National Dragonfly Day USS Liberty Remembrance Day Michael FamilyFunPack’s Birthday Kanye West’s Birthday Joan Rivers’s Birthday Harley Reese’s Birthday Cody Rigsby’s Birthday Frank Lloyd Wright ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Jun 8th, 2024 - Sun Jun 16th, 2024 Love your Burial Ground Week Fun Observances Best Friends Day June 8 is Best Friends Day, a day to celebrate your best friend and let them know how important they are to you. Best friends are the best! They are the friends you can call up at any time of the day, laugh with for no reason at all, and confide in. They are there for you in all your good and bad times, they support you, validate all your good decisions and stop you from making wrong ones. In other words, without best friends, life would be very bleak indeed. How to Celebrate? Whether you grew up with them or met them later in your life, let your best friend know that you cherish them on Best Friends Day. Here are some ways you can celebrate this friendly holiday: Thank your best friends for being in your life by doing something special for them. Maybe send them a special gift basket full of things they like or treat them to their favorite dessert. Spend time with your best friend and do things that both of you enjoy doing together. Don't live in the same city as your best friend? Call them or send them a note letting them know how much you miss them. Better yet, why not try to make a surprise visit? They'll love to see you, and you can spend the day with your favorite person in the world! Did You Know… …that according to some sources, the finale of the hugely popular TV series, Friends, ranks as one of the top 5 most watched series finales of all times? *** At a planning meeting at my college, I congratulated a colleague on producing some superb student-guidance notes explaining how to combat plagiarism. "How long did it take you to write them?" I asked. "Not long," he said. "I copied them from another university's website." *** It's so quiet in the Hollywood Starbucks this morning, you can hear a name drop. *** I’d noticed that my 60-year-old father seemed to be losing his hearing, so I mentioned it to my mother. "Things haven’t changed that much," she said. "Only difference is, before, he didn’t listen. Now, he can’t." *** It’s tough enough selling a home nowadays. Don’t make the mistakes that turned off these readers on the City Room blog of The New York Times: • "It was a good house, well-maintained. But the bed with the person in it was off-putting." • "The family dog, long departed, was stuffed and standing next to the fireplace. RIP Sparky." • "The main distraction was dirt. Although there was the tiny child who proudly showed us the refrigerator full of ‘Daddy’s beer’ just outside an upstairs bedroom." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 7th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Antonio Maria Gianelli Colmán of Dromore St Gottschalk[41] Landulf of Yariglia (Asti) Meriasek Paul I of Constantinople Robert of Newminster Chief Seattle (Lutheran Church) Blessed Marie-Thérèse de Soubiran La Louvière Commemoration Day of St John the Forerunner (Armenian Apostolic Church) Pioneers of the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil (Episcopal Church (USA)) June 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Battle of Arica Day (Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile) Flag Day (Peru) Journalist Day (Argentina) Anniversary of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation (Slovakia) Birthday of Prince Joachim (Denmark) Sette Giugno (Malta) Union Dissolution Day (Independence Day of Norway) Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Daniel Boone Day International Supply Chain Professionals Day June Bug Day Love Island Day National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Randol Fawkes Labour Day T. T. Bank Holiday World Caring Day World Food Safety Day Prince Vegeta’s Birthday Liam Neeson’s Birthday Lexi Rivera’s Birthday Hirohiko Araki’s Birthday Fetty Wap’s Birthday Coco Quinn’s Birthday Charles Macintosh’s Birthday Allen Iverson’s Birthday Prince’s Birthday Mike Pence’s Birthday Bill Hader Dean Martin Emily Ratajkowski Iggy Azalea Michael Cera ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri Jun 7th, 2024 - Thu Jun 13th, 2024 World Heart Rhythm Week Shampoo Week Fri Jun 7th, 2024 - Sat Jun 15th, 2024 British Heart Week Fun Observances ( 2 ) VCR Day Rewind to the past and celebrate the humble Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) on June 7, VCR Day. This unofficial holiday of unknown origins encourages people to learn more about the technology that completely changed the way people watched television and recorded memories. A major innovation in its day, the video cassette recorder or the VCR was first commercially released in 1956 by American electronics company, Ampex. The VRX-1000 did not become an instantly popular piece of equipment found in everyone's living rooms. This was in large part because of its price tag - it cost a whopping $50,000! The Rise and Fall of VCR's Fortunes Over time, as technology developed, the VCR became much more affordable and it became a popular piece of electronics in the 1980s and 1990s. The Telcan made by British company, Nottingham Electric Valve Company, was one of the first commercially produced VCR for homes. The VCR industry took a hit with the entrance of laser discs and compact discs and its use rapidly declined. Today, the VCR is no longer manufactured. How to Celebrate? Own a VCR? Or know someone who does? Then have a VCR party! Watch a movie on tape and make retro dishes to serve your guests. What about dressing up as someone who was famous during the heydays of the VCR? Did You Know… …that first produced in the United Kingdom in 1963, Telcan is the shorter name for television in a can? ~~~~~~~ Nat. Doughnut Day The first Friday of June is annually celebrated as National Doughnut or Donut Day in the United States. The holiday is a continuation of Doughnut Day when members of the Salvation Army provided doughnuts and coffee to service members during the First World War. The first Donut Day began as a way to cheer up soldiers who were risking their lives and limbs in the trenches during the war. At home, Doughnut Day became a way to raise awareness about the war and to raise funds for Salvation Army's activities on the battlefield. The tradition of serving donuts to raise funds for the organization is still alive in many parts of the US. The Salvation Army is a charitable Christian organization that works to help the poor and the hungry. It was founded in London in 1865. Fried Dough A doughnut is a ring-shaped sweet snack made of fried dough and is usually rolled in sugar or topped or glazed with icing. Doughnuts can also be filled with jam, custard, or cream. How to Celebrate? Celebrate the spirit of charity that gave rise to this holiday by volunteering for the local Salvation Army chapter or another non-profit organization that works with the armed forces. Visit your local doughnut store to treat yourself to some of these delicious snacks. Many doughnut stores around the world offer free doughnuts to celebrate Doughnut Day. Make doughnuts at home and share them with family, friends, and co-workers. Did You Know... ...that food historians believe that the doughnut came to the United States via Dutch immigrants in the 19th century? *** I called a temp agency looking for work, and they asked if I had any phone skills. I said, "I called you, didn't I?" *** I received a letter saying I would not be given the American Express credit card I'd requested because my income wasn't substantial enough. Oddly enough, I work for American Express. *** Scene: A gas station in Canada Customer: Excuse me. Why won't my debit card work on the pump? Owner: Are you using an American card? Customer: Yes. Owner: American cards don't work at the pump. Customer: You should put up a sign. Owner: We did, above the card slot. Customer: Oh. Well, I don't read Canadian. *** An elderly shopper at our supermarket used a check to buy such items as cotton balls, cotton swabs, powder, and cold cream. On the memo line, she'd written, "Repairs." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 6th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Claudius of Besançon Ini Kopuria (Anglican Church of Melanesia, Church of England, Episcopal Church) Marcellin Champagnat Norbert June 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) D-Day Invasion Anniversary Engineer's Day in Taiwan Korean Children's Union Foundation Day in North Korea Memorial Day in South Korea National Day of Sweden, marking the end of the Danish-ruled Kalmar Union and the coronation of King Gustav Vasa National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day in the United States Queensland Day UN Russian Language Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Caves and Karst Day National Applesauce Cake Day National Eyewear Day National Gardening Exercise Day National Higher Education Day National Moonshine Day National Yo-Yo Day Orthodox Ascension Day Savitri Amavasya Visually Impaired People Day World Green Roof Day World Pest Day National Fish and Chip Day Old-Time Player Piano Day Infant Feeding Day Toby Wallace’s Birthday Neha Kakkar’s Birthday Carole Baskin’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thu Jun 6th, 2024 - Wed Jun 12th, 2024 Healthcare Executives Appreciation Week Linggo ng Kalayaan Fun Observances Drive-In Movie Day Get the popcorn and soda, pop, or water and drive over to your closest drive-in theater to watch a movie on June 6, because it is Drive-in Movie Day! The unofficial holiday celebrates the anniversary of the day in 1933 when the first drive-in theater was opened in Camden, New Jersey by Richard M. Hollingshead, Jr. A drive-in theater screens movies on a large projector outdoors. Patrons drive on to the grounds in their cars and usually sit in them to watch the movie. Sound is provided either through large loudspeakers or through individual speakers attached to the car. Rise, Fall, and Rise of Drive-Ins Drive-in theaters became popular in the United States and in many other parts of the world in the 1950s and 1960s. They capitalized on the fact that they were convenient for families and romantic for couples. By the 1970s, the rise of conventional movie theaters led to a decline in drive-in movie theaters. In recent years, the improvement in movie screening technologies has led to a resurgence of drive-in theaters in many cities in the US. How to Celebrate? If you have a drive-in theater close to your home, go to one and watch a movie. Take a picnic basket with you to make it more enjoyable. If you don’t have one, what about hosting a backyard movie night? Of course, your guests probably can't drive up to the projector, but they will still get the same experience of watching a movie in the outdoors. Did You Know… …that the first movie ever seen on a drive-in theater screen was the British comedy, Wives Beware? *** While my three-year-old grandson was attending a birthday party, his friend's father sneaked off to take a shower before work. Halfway through, the father heard a tapping on the shower door, followed by the sight of my grandson peering in. Looking around the stall, he asked, "Is my mom in here?" *** On his way to perform at a graveside service, the bagpiper gets lost. After many wrong turns, he finally arrives, but the minister and mourners have already gone. Only the grave diggers remain, and they're eating lunch. Not knowing what else to do, the bagpiper begins to play. The workers put down their lunches and weep as the man plays "Amazing Grace." When he finishes, he packs up his bagpipes and heads for his car. As he opens the door, he hears one of the workers say, "I've never seen anything like that before, and I've been putting in septic tanks for 20 years." *** A businessman flying first class is sitting next to a parrot. The plane takes off, and the parrot orders a Glenlivet, neat. The businessman asks for a Coke. After a few minutes, the bird yells, "Where's my scotch? Give me my scotch!" The flight attendant rushes over with their drinks. Later, they order another round. Again, the bird gives the crew grief for being slow, and the businessman joins in: "Yeah, the service stinks!" Just then, the flight attendant grabs the pair, opens the hatch, and throws them out of the plane. As they hurtle toward the ground, the parrot says to the terrified man, "Wow, that took a lot of guts for a guy with no wings." *** A young man was planting some flower seeds on a sweltering day, sweating from the hot sun. His neighbor said, “You need to wait until the sun goes down, or plant in the morning when it is coolest.” The man said, “I can’t do that. It says on the package, ‘Plant in full sun!’ ” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn