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March 13th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast days: Ansovinus Gerald of Mayo James Theodore Holly (Episcopal Church (USA)) Nicephorus Roderick March 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Kasuga Matsuri (Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara, Japan) National Elephant Day (Thailand) Africa Scout Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) International Every Girl Wins Day K-9 Veterans Day - 1 National K9 Veterans Day - 2 Ken Day L. Ron Hubbard Day National Coconut Torte Day National Earmuff Day National Good Samaritan Day National No Smoking Day National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day Smart and Sexy Day Ozuna’s Birthday Kevin Samuels’s Birthday Kathy Hilton’s Birthday Common’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wed Mar 13th, 2024 - Tue Mar 19th, 2024 Campfire USA Birthday Week MS (multiple sclerosis) Awareness Week Fun Observances Jewel Day Celebrate all things shiny, blingy, and sparkly on March 13, or Jewel Day. Jewel is a term used to refer to gemstones - precious or semi-precious and natural or man-made - and for ornaments made from these gemstones. The word comes from the Medieval Latin word jocale meaning plaything or pastime. Coveted Throughout Human History Jewels and ornaments have been used by humans for functional and decorative purposes throughout history. In many societies in the past and present, jewelry is worn as a way of reflecting one's status in society. The origins of this unofficial holiday, which is also known as National Jewel Day in the United States, are unknown. How to Celebrate? Buy yourself that piece of jewelry that you have been eyeing forever. Exchange handmade jewelry with your friends. Use this day to take care of your jewels. Learn more about jewels from different cultures and historical time periods. Listen to the music of Jewel, the American singer-songwriter. Did You Know… …that the word diamond comes from the Greek word for invincible? Fitting, since diamond is one of the hardest substances known to man. *** Some years ago, my dad, an attorney, took me to a fancy restaurant in New York City. When the bill arrived, there was a $1.50 charge for bread and butter. Dad paid the bill, including the charge for bread and butter. However, the next day, he sent a letter to the restaurant stating that the charge was uncalled for. Enclosed in the same envelope was a bill for $500 in legal services. Someone from the restaurant called immediately and asked, "What is this $500 bill for? We never ordered any legal services." Dad replied, "I never ordered any bread and butter." The $1.50 was returned without delay. *** While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about six years old. Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, "Are you a cop?" "Yes," I answered, and continued writing the report. "My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?" "Yes, that's right," I told her. "Well, then," she said as she extended her foot toward me, "would you please tie my shoe?" *** Taking advantage of a balmy day in New York, my brother and three other priests swapped their clerical garb for polos and khakis and time on the golf course. After several horrible shots, their caddy asked, "Are you guys priests?" "Actually, yes," one cleric replied. "Why?" "Because," said the caddy, "I've never seen such bad golf and heard such clean language." *** My five-year-old, Matt, worked with a speech therapist on the ch sound, which came out k. The 
therapist asked him to say chicken. He responded with kitchen. They tried again and again, but it always came out kitchen. Undeterred, she pushed him for one more try. Matt sighed and said, “Why don’t we 
just call it a duck?” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

March 12th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Arbor Day (China) Arbor Day (Taiwan) Aztec New Year Christian feast day: Alphege Bernard of Carinola (or of Capua) Gorgonius, Peter Cubicularius and Dorotheus of Nicomedia Mura (McFeredach) Fina Maximilian of Tebessa Paul Aurelian Pope Gregory I (Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Catholic Church, and Anglican Communion) Theophanes the Confessor March 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) National Day (Mauritius) World Day Against Cyber Censorship Youth Day (Zambia) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Equal Pay Day IUGR Awareness Day National Baked Scallops Day National Christian Day National Girl Scout Day National Organize Your Home Office Day National Plant a Flower Day National Ruth Day National Working Mom's day World Glaucoma Day Alloimmunization and HDFN Day International Fanny Pack Day Liza Minnelli’s Birthday Ron Jeremy Mitt Romney Fun Observances Alfred Hitchcock Day March 12 is National Alfred Hitchcock Day, a day to celebrate the life, times, and work of master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. It is not known why this date was chosen to commemorate Hitchcock, since it does not correspond to his birthday or the day he died. A Long Career Alfred Hitchcock's prolific film-making career spanned over half a century - he began making movies in 1921 and made his last film, Family Plot, in 1976. His unique cinematic style in the genre of psychological thrillers and suspense movies earned him the title of Master of Suspense. In addition to making movies, Hitchcock created and hosted a television series called Alfred Hitchcock Presents. How to Celebrate Gather your friends and do a Hitchcock movie marathon. Some of his more famous movies include Psycho, Vertigo, and The Birds. One of the unique things about Hitchcock's movies is that he played a cameo role in most of them. So, while watching doing a Hitchcock movie marathon, play the spot-Hitchcock’s-cameo game. Whoever spots the most cameos wins. Host an Alfred Hitchcock-themed party. Decorate your venue with birds related props. Serve your guests pecan pie (from Marnie), Moroccan tagine (from The Man Who Knew Too Much), and Chicken (from Notorious). Screen Murder Party, an episode from Alfred Hitchcock Presents for your guests. Did You Know… …that Alfred Hitchcock never won an Oscar in the Best Director category? *** In Nevada, my husband and I attended the wedding of a man and woman of different faiths. A Protestant minister and a Catholic priest performed an ecumenical marriage ceremony. In unison they proclaimed the couple husband and wife. Afterward, a man was overheard congratulating the father of the bride. “Fifty years ago this could not have happened.” “No,” replied the father. “Religion has come a long way.” “Religion! Who’s talking about religion? I mean a cattleman’s daughter marrying a sheepman’s son.” *** Serving as a Marine recruiter in western North Carolina, I found a young man who met all the requirements and was ready to enlist. I explained the importance of being truthful on the application, and he began filling out his paperwork. But when he got to the question "Do you own any foreign property or have any foreign financial interests?" he looked up at me with a worried expression. "Well," he confessed, "I do own a Toyota." We enlisted him the next day. *** After practicing law for several months, I was talking with my brother, John, a doctor. "My work is so exciting," I said. "People come into my office, tell me their problems and pay me for my advice." As older brothers will, John took the upper hand. "You know," he said, "in my work, people come into my office, tell me their problems, take off all their clothes and then pay me for my advice." *** To resolve conflicts between management and staff, I brought both sides together and asked employees to jot down key words on a flip chart. One participant complained about management’s tendency to interfere and wrote the word nitpicking. A manager leaped to his feet to ask, “Shouldn’t there be a hyphen between nit and picking?” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Australian Returns Home From Vacation With Spider in Stomach Dylan Maxwell was on vacation on the Indonesian island of Bali when the tiny creature burrowed through a small appendix scar and traveled up his torso. Australian Returns Home From Vacation With Spider in Stomach

March 11th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Alberta of Agen Constantine Óengus of Tallaght Sophronius of Jerusalem Vindicianus Day of Restoration of Independence from the Soviet Union in 1990 (Lithuania) Moshoeshoe Day (Lesotho) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) 311 Day Adelaide Cup Day Canberra Day Commonwealth Day - 1 Commonwealth Day Canada - 2 Debunking Day Earth God's Birthday Eight Hours Day Key Deer Awareness Day National COVID-19 Day National Dream Day National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day National Heroes and Benefactors Day National Immune System Day National Johnny Appleseed Day National No-Code Day National Payton Slaymaker Day National Promposal Day National Sofrito Day Ramadan Begins Taranaki Anniversary Wash Your Nose Day World Day of Muslim Culture Peace Dialogue and Film World Plumbing Day Worship of Tools Day Zhonghe Festival Fill Our Staplers Day Dionte Gray’s Birthday Rupert Murdoch Anton Yelchin ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Mar 11th, 2024 - Sun Mar 17th, 2024 Brain Awareness Week Maslenitsa Week National Clean Out Your Closet Week National Fix a Leak Week Nutrition and Hydration Week Turkey Vultures Return to the Living Sign Mon Mar 11th, 2024 - Mon Mar 18th, 2024 National Button Week Fun Observances ( 2 ) Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day March 11 is Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day. It is a day to treat yourself to not just waffles, but the healthier version of the popular breakfast food. Oatmeal nut waffles are made by adding quick cooking oats and different types of nuts to the regular waffle batter of flour, eggs, and butter. They can be eaten the same way as waffles - as is or with different toppings like fruit, yogurt, whipped cream, or jelly or jam. Wholesome and Nutritious Oatmeal nut waffles not only easy to make, but are also more wholesome and nutritious than regular waffles due to the addition of oats and nuts. Oats are cereal grains that are high in proteins, minerals, and fiber. Studies have shown that regular consumption of oats can reduce bad cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancers. Medieval Origins Now enjoyed by people around the world as a dessert or breakfast dish, waffles are thought to have originated in Europe during the Middle Ages. The original waffles were made for religious purposes, usually from some form of grain and water, and frequently depicted religious symbols and patterns. Waffle Day Waffles are celebrated on two other days during the year - March 25 and August 24. The August 24 Waffle Day commemorates the day in 1869 when the first waffle iron was patented in the United States. How to Celebrate? With lots of oatmeal nut waffles! Add an assortment of nuts - pecans, cashews, almonds, and walnuts. What about adding some raisins or dates to the mix? Experiment with toppings. Make savory oatmeal nut waffles instead of sweet waffles. Serve the waffles with cream cheese, sour cream, or vegetables. Did You Know... ...that in North America, the word waffle can also mean to change one's mind frequently? In the United Kingdom, it is usually used to refer to conversations about trivial matters. ~~~~~~~ Napping Day Napping Day is an unofficial holiday that falls on the Monday after DST begins in the United States. The day was created as a way to compensate for the hour people lose because of the time change. But this is one holiday that most people can get behind. Short Period of Sleep A nap is a short period of sleep usually taken during the day. Studies have shown that one or more short naps during the day can help increase productivity and alertness. It is believed that many successful people in history napped often. Some of these people were Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon. Many Short Naps a Day Many animals are polyphasic sleepers. This means that they take multiple naps during the day. Until the invention of electricity and affordable artificial lighting, humans slept in at least two long stretches during the night. They first slept for about 4 hours, called first sleep. They then woke up for a few hours during which they smoked, visited their friends, and ran other errands. They would then go back to sleep for what is now called the second sleep. This pattern of sleeping went out of fashion by the 17th century, as more and more people began to afford ways to artificially light up their homes after dark and in the early mornings. How to Celebrate? Take a short nap. If your country does not observe DST, then follow the DST and Napping day schedule of another country. Why lose out on a holiday just because your country doesn’t have DST? Did You Know… …that a NASA study among pilots and astronauts found that short naps can increase performance by 34% and alertness by 54% *** A man left Chicago for a vacation in Key West. His wife was on a business trip and planned to fly down to meet him the next day. When the man arrived in Florida, he e-mailed his wife to let her know he had arrived, but mistyped her address. Instead, his message went to the inbox of a woman whose husband had just passed away. When the grieving widow opened her e-mail, she read the message, screamed, and passed out cold. The woman's daughter rushed into the room and found this note on the computer screen. "My darling wife: Just checked in. Everything is prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to being with you again. Your loving husband. P.S. Sure is hot down here!" *** Two priests died at the same time and met St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. "Our computer's down," said St. Peter. "You'll have to go back for a week, but you can't go back as priests. What'll it be?" The first priest said, "I've always wanted to be an eagle, soaring above the Rocky Mountains." "So be it," said St. Peter, and off flew the first priest. The second priest thought for a moment and asked, "Will any of this week count?" "No," said St. Peter. "Well," the priest said, "I've always wanted to be a stud." "So be it," said St. Peter. A week later, the computer was fixed, and the Lord told St. Peter to recall the two priests. "Will you have any trouble locating them?" he asked. "The first one should be easy," said St. Peter. "He's somewhere over the Rockies, flying with the eagles. But the second one could prove more difficult." "Why?" asked the Lord. "He's on a snow tire somewhere in northern Ontario," said St. Peter. *** Jake, Johnny, and Billy died and went to heaven. "Welcome," St. Peter said. "You'll be very happy here if you just obey our rule: Never step on a duck. If you step on a duck, the duck quacks, they all start quacking and it makes a terrible racket." That sounded simple enough until they passed through the Pearly Gates and found thousands of ducks everywhere. Jake stepped on one right away. The ducks quacked, making an unholy racket, and St. Peter came up to Jake bringing with him a ferocious-looking Amazon woman. "I warned you if you broke the rule you'd be punished," St. Peter said. Then he chained the Amazon woman to Jake for eternity. Several hours later, Johnny stepped on a duck. The duck quacked, they all quacked, and St. Peter stepped up to Johnny with an angry-looking, shrewish woman. "As your punishment," St. Peter told Johnny, "you'll be chained to this woman for eternity." Billy was extremely careful not to step on a duck. Several months went by. Then St. Peter came up to him with a gorgeous blonde and chained her to Billy, uniting them for all time. "Wow!" exclaimed Billy. "I wonder what I did to deserve this?" "I don't know about you," said the beautiful woman, "but I stepped on a duck." *** How do mathematicians scold their children? “If I’ve told you n times, I’ve told you n+1 times…” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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March 10th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day Attala Harriet Tubman (Lutheran) John Ogilvie Macarius of Jerusalem Marie-Eugénie de Jésus Pope Simplicius Sojourner Truth (Lutheran) March 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Harriet Tubman Day (United States of America) Holocaust Remembrance Day (Bulgaria) Mario Day (Globally) Men's Day (Poland) National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (United States) Székely Freedom Day (Romania) Tibetan Uprising Day (Tibetan independence movement) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Check Your Batteries Day Daylight Savings Festival Of Life In Cracks Day Histotechnology Professionals Day International Bagpipe Day International Day of Awesomeness International Day of Women Judges International Wig Day Mothering Sunday U.K. National Blueberry Popover Day National Drake Day National Dry Shampoo Day National Freelancers Day National Landline Telephone Day National Pack Your Lunch Day National Peel Day National Ranch Day National Sending Day National Skirt Day New Moon March Orthodox Meatfare Sunday Paper Money Day Pretzel Sunday Salvation Army Day Keke Wyatt’s Birthday Def Noodles’s Birthday Chuck Norris’s Birthday Sharon Stone’s Birthday Carrie Underwood’s Birthday Bad Bunny’s Birthday Chad Wild Clay’s Birthday Olivia Wilde Jon Hamm ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Mar 10th, 2024 - Sat Mar 16th, 2024 Girl Scout Week National Bubble Gum Week National Groundwater Awareness Week National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week National Older Workers Employment Week Patient Safety Awareness Week Pulmonary Rehab Week Sleep Awareness Week Sunshine Week Termite Awareness Week World Glaucoma Week Universal Women’s Week Sun Mar 10th, 2024 - Mon Apr 8th, 2024 Ramadan Fun Observances Mario Day March 10 is Mario Day, a day to celebrate the main character of the popular Nintendo video game franchise, Super Mario. March 10 was chosen by fans of the game as the date for this holiday because March 10 when abbreviated and written without a space between the month and date – Mar10 – looks like the word Mario. Fictional Italian Plumber The Super Mario video games follows the adventures of Italian plumber Mario and his brother Luigi while they try to rescue Princess Peach from the evil Bowser. Princess Peach is the princess of the fictional Mushroom Kingdom in which the game is set. Best-Selling Game Considered to be the best-selling video game of all time and one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world, Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Since his first appearance in the 1981 Nintendo game, Donkey Kong as Jumpman, Mario has featured in over 200 video games, and several television shows and comics. How to Celebrate? Spend the day playing the iconic game. Have a super Mario themed party. Serve star shaped cookies , mushroom shaped cupcakes, and chocolate coins. And if you are brave enough, why not dress up like Mario for the day? Did You Know… …that when Mario made his first gaming appearance as Jumpman, he was not a plumber but a carpenter? *** As an attorney in a major New Mexico law firm, I have many colleagues who work long hours. However, the reputation of one of my partners' workaholic ways even extended beyond the office. He not only had to leave work early one day because of a medical problem, but was also told by his doctor to stay home until the end of the week. My colleague grudgingly agreed to comply. In the middle of the week, our receptionist received a call for him. She announced that the partner was out of the office until Friday. "Good," the caller said. "That's all I wanted to know." It was my partner's doctor. *** When I walked into a small café in rural Minnesota, I had no trouble distinguishing the nonsmoking area from the smoking area. There before me were two neatly printed signs: "Coffee Corner" and "Coughy Corner." *** One day at the office of the orthopedic specialist I work for, we had to make arrangements for an elderly patient with spinal arthritis to have a special injection. We said we would phone him with the information. Two days later, the patient called us, concerned that he had missed our call because of his poor hearing. "I can barely hear, barely see and barely walk," he told me. Then he added cheerfully, "Things could be worse, though. At least I can still drive." *** Our family took shelter in the basement after hearing a tornado warning. My husband told everyone to stay put while he got his cell phone out of the car, in case the lines went dead. He didn't return for the longest time, so I went looking for him. I was upstairs calling his name, when I heard our phone machine click on. "Hi," a voice said. "This is Dad. I'm locked out of the house." *** *** *** *** *** *** The Beagle Didn't Die *** *** *** Star Trek: Every Role Played by Clint Howard, From TOS to Discovery Clint Howard - Wikipedia *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn B.T.W. Did you know that Clint Howard is Ron Howard's brother!!!

March 9th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Catherine of Bologna Forty Martyrs of Sebaste Frances of Rome Pacian Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria (Coptic Orthodox Church) Gregory of Nyssa (Episcopal Church (United States)) March 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Teachers' Day or Eid Al Moalim (Lebanon) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Amerigo Vespucci Day Bang Clang Day Genealogy Day International Fanny Pack Day Joe Franklin Day National American Paddlefish Day National Barbie Day National Crab Meat Day National Dishwasher Day National False Teeth Day National Get Over It Day National Heroes and Benefactors Day National Lina Day National Marcia Day National Meatball Day National Shane Day National Urban Ballroom Dancing Day World Kidney Day Made in UK Day Panic Day Somi’s Birthday Matthew Gray Gubler’s Birthday Suga’s Birthday Bow Wow’s Birthday Kimberly Guilfoyle Oscar Isaac ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Mar 9th, 2024 - Mon Mar 11th, 2024 World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup Sat Mar 9th, 2024 - Sun Mar 17th, 2024 Flower and Patio Show *** As a dentist, I recently tried out a new chocolate-flavored pumice paste on my patients. No one liked it except for a six-year-old boy. While I polished his teeth, he continued to smile and lick his lips. "You must really like this new flavor," I said. "Yep," he replied, nodding with satisfaction. "It tastes just like the time I dropped my candy bar in the sandbox." *** I think my wife's going deaf," Joe told their doctor. "Try to test her hearing at home and let me know how severe her problem is before you bring her in for treatment," the doctor said. So that evening, when his wife was preparing dinner, Joe stood 15 feet behind her and said, "What's for dinner, honey?" No response. He moved to ten feet behind her and asked again. No response. Then he stood five feet in back of her and tried again but still got no answer. Finally, he stood directly behind her and asked, "Honey, what's for supper?" She turned around. "For the fourth time—I said chicken!" *** Bob, age 92, and Mary, age 89, are all excited about their decision to get married. While out for a stroll to discuss the wedding they pass a drugstore. Bob suggests they go in. Bob asks to speak to the pharmacist. He explains they're about to get married, and asks, "Do you sell heart medication?" "Of course we do," the pharmacist replies. "Medicine for rheumatism?" "Definitely," he says. "How about Viagra?" "Of course." "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, jaundice?" "Yes, the works." "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antacids?" "Absolutely." "Do you sell wheelchairs and walkers?" "All speeds and sizes." "Good," Bob says to the pharmacist. "We'd like to register for our wedding gifts here, please." *** When my Dad got out of the Army, a friend gave him a job as a “diesel fitter” at his ladies’ undergarments factory. On Dad’s first day, the friend took him to the production line where he would be working. The friend explained that as a diesel fitter, my dad’s responsibility would be to pick up each garment as it came off the line, look it over, and then hold it up and announce, “Yep, deez’ll fit ’er!” At least, that’s the story my dad told a thousand times. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ( R. I. P. ) *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

March 8th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Edward King (Church of England) Felix of Burgundy John of God Philemon the actor March 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) International Women's Day, and its related observances: International Women's Collaboration Brew Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Be Nasty Day Maha Shivaratri Nari Dibas National August Day National Middle Name Pride Day National Oregon Day National Peanut Cluster Day National Preschooler's Day National Retro Video Game Day United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace National Freelancers Day International Grant Professionals Day Freddie Prinze Jr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri Mar 8th, 2024 - Thu Mar 14th, 2024 Catholic Sisters Week Fri Mar 8th, 2024 - Sun Mar 17th, 2024 British Science Week National Science and Engineering Week Fun Observances Proofreading Day March 8 is Proofreading Day. The day promotes error-free communication and encourages everyone to spend some time updating and expanding his or her proofreading skills. Proofreading is a careful examination and reading of any written text to spot spelling, grammatical, stylistic, and punctuation errors before its publication. Proofreading or Copy Editing While often confused with copy editing, proofreading does not usually include editorial revision. Unlike copy editors, who may receive copies or versions of the text throughout the writing or editing process, proofreaders only get to the see the final proof right before publication. The job of the proofreader is to go carefully through documents and spot formatting and typography errors in the text. In contrast to a copy editor, who can fine-tune the text themselves after spotting errors, a proofreader is expected to send the text back to the writer or the editor for making corrections. Proofreading and Technology In recent years, with the emergence of word processing and typesetting software, the proofreading profession has undergone a sea change. Today, proofreaders do not need to use old-fashioned symbols to indicate errors - they can highlight errors right within the electronic text. New proofreading software has also cut down the time a proofreader needs to spend on a text. How to Celebrate? Celebrate Proofreading Day by combing through all your writings carefully and spotting mistakes and correcting them. It is only human to make mistakes, but it is also human to correct them. Find ways to enhance your communication – proofread your emails and even phone texts and SMSs. Spend some time learning the tools of effective and efficient proofreading. Did You Know… …that a 1631 reprint of the King James Bible was called the Wicked Bible because of a proofreading error? The commandment “Thou shalt not commit adultery” was mistakenly printed as “Thou shalt commit adultery.” *** When my wife was about to have our first baby, we brought a tape recorder to the delivery ward to capture the sounds of the birth, the baby's first cry and our doctor's voice saying, "It's a boy!" or "It's a girl!" We intended to use the tape as a fun message on our answering machine to help announce the birth to friends and relatives. My wife's labor went relatively smoothly and, when it seemed appropriate, I inserted the blank tape and began recording. Shortly thereafter, our baby was born and we all heard the first cry. The doctor held up the baby and, with tape rolling, loudly proclaimed, "Wow, will you look at the scrotum on him!" *** My son is an avid listener to our city’s police frequency, and he leaves the scanner on all the time. One morning while making his bed, I heard the dispatcher say, “Car 34, there is a five-foot boa constrictor in a front yard. The resident wants a policeman to come and remove it.” There was a long pause, then some static. Slowly, a voice said, “We can’t get the car started.” *** According to the Internet: The inscription on the metal bands used by the U. S. Department of the Interior to tag migratory birds has been changed. The bands used to bear the address of the Washington Biological Survey, abbreviated as “Wash. Biol. Surv.”—until the agency received the following letter from an unhappy camper: “Dear Sirs: While camping last week, I shot one of your birds. I think it was a crow. I followed the cooking instructions on the leg tag and want to tell you it tasted horrible.” The bands are now marked “Fish & Wildlife Service.” *** Me: What’s the Wi-Fi password? Bartender: You need to buy a drink first. Me: OK, I’ll have a Coke. Bartender: Three dollars. Me: There you go. So what’s the Wi‑Fi password? Bartender: “You need to buy a drink first.” No spaces, all lowercase. *** *** *** *** The photo is just a graphical recreation of what the passport would've looked like, created first by Heritage Daily, since access to the actual passport’s images haven't been made public. Ramses II's Egyptian Mummy Was Issued A Passport 3000 Years After His Death *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

A bite from this brown recluse can leave you with significant scarring from tissue breakdown, but odds are strongly in favor of your survival. You can identify brown recluses by the violin-shaped marking on their abdomens.

March 7th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Blessed Leonid Feodorov (Russian Greek Catholic Church) María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa Perpetua and Felicity Siméon-François Berneux (part of The Korean Martyrs) March 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Maritime Day in Slovenia Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Jose Abad Santos Day Nametag Day National Be Heard Day National Ben Day National Carol Day National Cereal Day National Cooper Day National Crown Roast of Pork Day National Flapjack Day National Hospitalist Day National Sharon Day National Teresa Day Plant Power Day Sock Monkey Day National Slam the Scam Day Jenna Fischer Rachel Weisz Laura Prepon Bryan Cranston Fun Observances Alexander Graham Bell Day Alexander Graham Bell Day is celebrated every year on March 7. The unofficial holiday recognizes the day in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the technology that would later become the telephone and changed the world of communications. Patent Date On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for “transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically.” Three days later, on March 10, Bell uttered the famous words "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you" into a transmitter. His assistant, Thomas Watson, who was in the next room, heard the words clearly and thus, the first telephone was created. In commemoration of the day he was granted the patent, Bell’s fans around the world celebrate March 7 as Alexander Graham Bell Day. It is a day recognized by an official act of the legislature in Nova Scotia, Canada. Prolific Inventor In addition to the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell is also credited with being the inventor of the metal detector and he is known for developing the Hydrodrome, a watercraft that set a world marine speed record in 1919. How to Celebrate? Learn more about the science and technology behind the telephone and the cell phone. Visit your local telecommunications museum. Every time you call a friend or text someone send a silent thank you to Bell. Without him, we would still be using pigeons to send messages. Did You Know… …that Bell was one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society? *** Carol was pregnant with her first child, and her husband was about to leave on a two-week business trip. When Carol went to her doctor appointment, she had some questions. "My husband wants me to ask you something—" Carol began. The doctor interrupted her. "I get asked that question all the time," he said in a reassuring tone. "Sex is fine until late in the pregnancy." "No, that's not it!" an embarrassed Carol confessed. "My husband wants to know if I can still mow the lawn." *** Needing to shed a few pounds, my husband and I went on a diet that had specific recipes for each meal of the day. I followed the instructions closely, dividing the finished recipe in half for our individual plates. We felt terrific and thought the diet was wonderful—we never felt hungry! But when we realized we were gaining weight, not losing it, I checked the recipes again. There, in fine print, was "Serves 6." *** I worked at a boarding kennel where people leave their dogs and cats while on vacation. One morning I had taken a cat out of his cage, and after playing with him and replenishing his food and water, I put him back in. A few minutes later, I was surprised to see the feline at my feet, since the cage doors lock automatically when they’re shut. I couldn’t figure out how the cat escaped, until I bent down to pick him up and spied his nametag: “Houdini.” *** Thinking no one could hear me as I loaded a UPS tractor trailer, I began to whistle. I was really getting into it when a coworker in the next trailer poked his head in. “You know, I always used to wish I could whistle,” he said. “Now I just wish you could.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

March 6th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Chrodegang Colette of Corbie Fridolin of Säckingen Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba Marcian of Tortona March 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) European Day of the Righteous, commemorates those who have stood up against crimes against humanity and totalitarianism with their own moral responsibility. (Europe) Foundation Day (Norfolk Island), the founding of Norfolk Island in 1788. Independence Day (Ghana), celebrates the independence of Ghana from the UK in 1957. Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Alamo Day Day of Memorial And Respect For Veterans Day of the Dude Iraq Day Of Tolerance And Coexistence Discover What Your Name Means Day National Brian Day National Damien Day National Dress Day National Ford Day National Frozen Food Day National Oreo Day National Report General Service Administration (GSA) Fraud Day National Shirley Day National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day No Homework Day Stop Bad Service Day Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day Tyler1’s Birthday Tyler The Creator’s Birthday Shaquille O'Neal’s Birthday Jacob Bertrand’s Birthday Harriet Tubman’s Birthday Biannca Prince’s Birthday Fun Observances Dentist's Day Celebrate dentists all over the world and honor their role in keeping us healthy and smiling on March 6 or Dentist’s Day. Dentists tend to get a bad rap, but they are essential for keeping us and our communities healthy. Old Job Dentistry is one of the oldest medical specialization. Oral health has always been a source of trouble for people and a subject matter of great interest to physicians throughout human history. The first dentist in recorded history - Hesy Ra - is thought to have lived and practiced his dentistry in Egypt around 2600 BCE. Barbers as Dentists Before dentistry became an organized professional branch of medicine, barbers were part-time dentists, usually entrusted with the unsavory job of extracting teeth. Modern dentistry emerged during the late 17th century, though the lack of anesthesia and sophisticated equipment made going to the dentist a painful proposition. Today, dentists are an important part of any country's medical and health system. In addition to caring for people with tooth problems, dentists also perform surgeries to correct misaligned teeth and other problems affecting the jaw and the oral cavity. How to Celebrate? If you haven’t been to see your dentist in a while, use this day to make an appointment with them. Thank your dentist by sending them a thank you note or maybe some home baked goods – just make sure there isn’t too much sugar in them. Did You Know… …that the world's first dental school was opened by Dr. John M. Harris in Bainbridge, Ohio, on February 21, 1828? *** While I was serving as a juror, I chanced to share the elevator one morning with a visiting judge. He asked me where the jurors parked, and I informed him that we had our own lot several blocks away. Then it occurred to me that he might be having a problem finding a place for his car, so I continued, "but, Your Honor, they have a special place reserved for judges down below." "Yes," he said dryly, "I'm sure they do." *** Phil was driving down a country road late one night when he felt a big thud. He got out of the car and looked around, but the road was empty. Since there was nothing else to be done, Phil drove on home. In the morning the sheriff was standing at his doorstep. "You're under arrest for hitting a pig and leaving the scene," the lawman told him with a frown. "Please come with me." Phil couldn't believe his ears. "But how could you possibly know that's what happened?" he asked. "It wasn't hard," the sheriff replied. "The pig squealed." *** One afternoon I was walking on a trail with my newborn daughter, chatting to her about the scenery. When a man and his dog approached, I leaned into the baby carriage and said, "See the doggy?" Suddenly I felt a little silly talking to my baby as if she understood me. But just as the man passed, I noticed he reached down, patted his dog and said, "See the baby?" *** My Dad's favorite joke is indelible: Joe is a new man on a construction crew. The first day on the job, he opens his lunch box and mumbles, “Oh no, peanut butter!” The next day, “Peanut butter again!” This goes on for days, until another worker says, “Why don’t you ask your wife to make a different lunch?” Joe replies, “I’m not married. I make my own lunch.” Whether or not anyone else laughed, Dad certainly did. *** *** *** *** *** Which is why you should always keep your towel handy, I know I do. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Meanwhile...in Japan *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I just looked at my last post and realized (finally) that it is about FLIES and not spiders. I am sooo sorry.

March 5th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Ciarán of Saigir John Joseph of the Cross Piran Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea Thietmar of Minden March 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Physical Culture and Sport (Azerbaijan) Learn from Lei Feng Day (China) St Piran's Day (Cornwall) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Arrival Of The First Missionaries Custom Chief's Day Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day International Open Data Day Kyrgyzstan National Hat Day Multiple Personality Day National Absinthe Day National Cheese Doodle Day National Potty Dance Day National Scott Day National Sportsmanship Day National Town Meeting Day Reel Film Day Unique Names Day World Information Architecture Day mrfreshasian’s Birthday Claire Drake’s Birthday Madison Beer’s Birthday Chloe Veitch’s Birthday Eva Mendes Fun Observances ( 2 ) Learn What Your Name Means Day On March 5, or Learn What Your Name Means Day, do some research to find out the out the origin and history of your name - first and last. Maybe you'll find a great tale behind your name! The holiday is part of Celebrate Your Name Week created by American Jerry Hill in 1997. The purpose of the week is to encourage people to celebrate and appreciate their unique names. Types of Names A name is a word used to identify people, places, and things. A person is identified by their name or full name, and this usually consists of at least two words - the given name, which is also known as the first name, and the surname, which is also known as the family name or last name. The purpose of the surname or family name is to indicate that the person belongs to a specific family or clan. In many cultures, people are identified by a single name. Tracing History Because of different naming conventions around the world, a person's name, while not unique, can tell a lot of the person's heritage and family history. For example, many societies in the world use patronymic names - at least one part of a person's name comes from the father's family. By following the chain of shared names back, one can find, if records exist, a lot about one's ancestors. Similarly, some cultures follow a matronymic tradition where part of a person's name comes from the mother's side of the family. How to Celebrate? Talk to your parents or family members about your name. Ask them why they gave you your name and what it means. With a little bit of research you may be able to find out about the lives of your ancestors. How about learning your name in Morse code? Did You Know… …that the study of the history, origin, and meaning of proper names is called onomatology? ~~~~~~~ Cinco de Marcho Day A play on Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Marcho is an unofficial holiday celebrated annually on March 5. The made-up holiday encourages people to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. According to the official Cinco de Marcho website, the day was created in 2007 in the United States. It marks the beginning of a 12-day period when "people train their livers for drinking huge amounts of alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day." A Celebration of Irish Culture Also colloquially known as St. Paddy's Day, St. Patrick’s Day is an annual celebration of Irish culture. It commemorates St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints, who was responsible for spreading Christianity in Ireland during the 5th century. Associated with Irish Beer In recent years, with the spread of Irish immigrants around the world, St. Patrick's Day has become a holiday celebrated worldwide. In many parts of the world, people celebrate the day by drinking lots of Irish beer and participating in St. Patrick Day parades. Cinco de Marcho is a way to extend these celebrations to the previous weeks and encourage people to start consuming Irish beers days before the actual event. How to Celebrate? Host a party for your friends and organize drinking games. Visit your favorite bars with your friends and spend the evening drinking your favorite adult beverages. Do not drink? What about just getting together with friends and having a good time? Someone wise once did say that you don’t need alcohol to have fun. Did You Know... ...that Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday celebrated every year on May 5? The holiday celebrates the anniversary of the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla in Mexico on May 5, 1862. *** My mother, a meticulous housekeeper, often lectured my father about tracking dirt into the house. One day he came in to find her furiously scrubbing away at a spot on the floor and launching into a lecture. "I don't know what you've brought in," she said, "but I can't seem to get this out." He studied the situation for a moment and, without a word, moved a figurine on the window-sill where the sun was streaming in. The spot immediately disappeared. *** Over the years, my husband and I have usually managed to decode the cute but confusing gender signs they sometimes put on restroom doors in restaurants (Buoys & Gulls, Laddies & Lassies, etc.), but every so often we get stumped. Recently my husband, Dave, wandered off in search of the men’s room and found himself confronted by two marked doors. One was labeled 'Bronco' and the other was designated 'Cactus.' Completely baffled, he stopped a restaurant employee passing by. "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom," Dave said. Gesturing toward the doors, he asked, "Which one should I use?" "Actually, we would prefer you to go there," the employee said, pointing to a door down the hall marked 'Men.' "Bronco and Cactus are private dining rooms." *** For years I had been telling my friend Pete that he ate too much fast food, but he always denied it. One day he admitted I was right. "What changed your mind?" "My grandson. When my daughter told him I was coming to visit, he asked, 'Grandpa from Florida, or Grandpa from Pizza Hut?' " *** We Uber drivers never know whom we’re going to end up with as a passenger. One day, I was driving over a new bridge, the design of which was very confusing. Completely confounded, I muttered, “I’d love to meet the genius who designed this mess.” With that, my passenger extended his hand in my direction and said, “Well, today is your lucky day. My name is Mike, I work for the county engineer’s office, and I’m the genius who designed this!” Surprisingly, he still gave me a tip. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

March 4th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Adrian of Nicomedia Casimir Felix of Rhuys Giovanni Antonio Farina (Catholic Church) Blessed Humbert III, Count of Savoy (Roman Catholic Church) Paul Cuffee (Episcopal Church) Peter of Pappacarbone Blessed Zoltán Meszlényi March 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) St Casimir's Day (Poland and Lithuania) World Obesity Day Observances (click on the day, BD or week for details) Anniversary of The Coronation of The Sultan of Terengganu Benjamin Harrison Day Brain Injury Awareness Day Casimir Pulaski Day Courageous Follower Day Fun Facts About Names Day Global Day of the Engineer Guam Discovery Day Guam History And Chamorro Heritage Day Holy Experiment Day HPV Awareness Day Hug a G.I. Day Ida Day International GM Day International Scrapbooking Industry Day Lavity Stoutt's Birthday March Forth National Backcountry Ski Day National Dance The Waltz Day National Grammar Day National Marching Band Day National Pound Cake Day National Quinton Day National Ray Day National Safety Day National Snack Day National Sons Day Old Inauguration Day Toy Soldier Day World Tennis Day World Day of Fight against Sexual Exploitation Fun Facts About Names Day Do Something Day K Michelle’s Birthday Dylan Gilmer’s Birthday Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Birthday Moniece Slaughter’s Birthday Catherine O’Hara ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Mar 4th, 2024 - Fri Mar 8th, 2024 National School Breakfast Week National Scoot to School Week Newspaper in Education Week Mon Mar 4th, 2024 - Sun Mar 10th, 2024 British Pie Week Food Waste Action Week National Aardvark Week National Butchers Week National Cheerleading Week National Endometriosis Awareness Week National Procrastination Week Telecommuter Appreciation Week Women in Aviation Week Women in Construction Week Mon Mar 4th, 2024 - Mon Mar 11th, 2024 National Salt Awareness Week Mon Mar 4th, 2024 - Sun Mar 17th, 2024 Fairtrade Fortnight Fun Observances March Forth and Do Something Day March Forth and Do Something Day is a made-up holiday celebrated each year on March 4. The holiday encourages people to do something new that enriches their own lives or the lives of people in their community. March Fourth The name of this unofficial holiday plays on the words, march fourth, which when spoken out loud sounds like march forth - an expression used to convey action and moving forward. Homonyms March fourth and march forth are homophones - words or expressions that are pronounced alike, but have different meanings. Homographs, on the other hand, are words or expressions that are spelled the same way but have different meanings. Examples of such words include bass (a deep sound and a type of fish) and bow (to bend, the front of a ship and a type of knot). Homophones and homographs are both types of homonyms. How to Celebrate? March forth and do something. Volunteer in your community. Start something that you have always wanted to do, but have never had the chance to. Did You Know… …that the word March is a capitonym? Capitonyms are words or expressions whose meaning changes depending on where it's capitalized or not. March refers to the month, while march refers to a walking in a measured way. *** The family was viewing old slides and one flashed on the screen that caught everyone's attention. My father, wearing his favorite golf shirt, was holding me at the tender age of three weeks. The look on his face told all. "There's my prize possession," my father said. Touched, I smiled at him as he continued, "I wonder whatever happened to that golf shirt?" *** Traditional Chinese drugstores are always filled with bizarre remedies for everyday ailments. So while traveling in the Far East, I couldn't resist going into a drugstore to look around. There were rows and rows of jars filled with dried herbs, powders, and exotic oils. But one jar really caught my attention. The label said it was a guaranteed cure for stomachache. The jar was filled with chocolate chip cookies. *** To mail a big package of cookies to my two Air Force sons, both of whom were serving in Saudi Arabia, I was required to attach a label describing the contents. I carefully marked the box "Cookies" and sent it off, but after a month my sons said they had yet to receive my package. Suspicious, I baked another batch, only this time I labeled the contents "Health Food." Within a week my sons reported they had received the goodies. *** Spotted on T-shirts for sale in the Ponce de Leon Coast Guard Exchange: "Support Your Local Coast Guard…Get Lost." *** “Yesterday was my 18th birthday!” a customer said after walking into our convenience store. He then asked for some e-cigarette products and handed me his ID to prove he was indeed of age. I scanned the ID, but it came back expired. Now thoroughly deflated, he asked, “Does that mean I’m not 18?” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Spiders produce different types of silk in different glands. Here, we show six types of silk, the name and location of the gland that produces it, and what the spider uses it for.

March 3rd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Anselm, Duke of Friuli Arthelais Cunigunde of Luxembourg Katharine Drexel John and Charles Wesley (Episcopal Church (USA)) Marinus and Asterius of Caesarea Winwaloe March 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Hinamatsuri or "Girl's Day" (Japan) Liberation and Freedom Day (Charlottesville, Virginia, USA) Liberation Day (Bulgaria) Martyrs' Day (Malawi) Mother's Day (Georgia) Sportsmen's Day (Egypt) World Hearing Day World Wildlife Day Observances (click on the day, BD or week for details) 33 Flavors Day Canadian Bacon Day Caregiver Appreciation Day Clean Up Australia Day Finisher’s Medal Day Global Omega-3 Day™ Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race International Ear Care Day International Irish Whiskey Day Missouri Compromise Day National Anthem Day National Cold Cuts Day National Jackson Day National Moscow Mule Day National Mulled Wine Day National Rita Day National Robin Day Navy Reserve Birthday Peach Blossom Day Simplify Your Life Day National Soup It Forward Day - 1 Soup it Forward Day - 2 Venezuela Carnival Talk in Third Person Day National If Pets Had Thumbs Day - 1 What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs? Day - 2 Camila Cabello’s Birthday Buddy Valastro’s Birthday Jessica Biel Alexander Graham Bell Birth anniversary of Samaon Sulaiman ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Mar 3rd, 2024 - Sat Mar 9th, 2024 Celebrate Your Name Week Chocolate Chip Cookie Week Dental Assistant Week National Consumer Protection Week No More Week Professional Pet Sitters Week Read an eBook Week Return Borrowed Books Week Return The Borrowed Books Week School Social Work Week Teen Tech Week Words Matter Week World Glaucoma Week World Orphan Week Telecommuter Appreciation Week Fun Observances I Want You to be Happy Day March 3 is I Want You to be Happy Day, a day to set aside selfish thoughts and to make someone feel special and happy. The anonymous creators of the unofficial holiday wanted to encourage people to do things that cheer up people around them. A Universal Emotion Even though happiness is a universal emotion, it can mean different things to different people. In today's busy world, it is easy to forget this and take on a more self-centric view of happiness. I Want You to be Happy Day inspires people set aside their definition of happiness and to find out what makes their loved ones happy and do those things for them. Happy Days The day is also known as National I Want You to be Happy Day in the United States. Other happy holidays are Let's Laugh Day, Random Act of Kindness Day, International Moment of Laughter Day, and Laugh and Get Rich Day. How to Celebrate? Make someone’s day special. Compliment them or just do something special to make them happy. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you and that you will do everything to ensure that they are happy. Having troubles with a friend or a family member? Sit down with them and clear things up and tell them that you want them to be happy. Did You Know… …that many believe that the phrase "happy as a clam" originates from the fact that open clams give an impression of a smiling clam? Other sources, however, suggest that the fuller version of the phrase - happy as a clam at high water - explains why a clam may be happy. At high water, clams tend to have no predators including humans. *** Pointing to a pan of chicken wings and legs disguised in the classic mess-hall manner, a young airman asked the mess sergeant, "What's for chow?" "Air Force chicken," replied the sergeant. "You want wings or landing gear?" *** A couple we know were in Lamaze class, where they had an activity requiring the husband to wear a bag of sand—to give him an idea of what it feels like to be pregnant. The husband stood up and shrugged, saying, "This doesn't feel so bad." The teacher then dropped a pen and asked him to pick it up. "You want me to pick up the pen as if I were pregnant?" he asked. "Exactly," replied the instructor. To the delight of the other husbands, he turned to his wife and said, "Honey, pick up that pen for me." *** After being at sea in the Persian Gulf for 90 straight days, I went to the squadron command master chief to complain. "Chief, I joined the Navy to see the world," I said, "but for the past three months all I've seen is water." "Lieutenant," he replied, "three-quarters of the earth is covered with water, and the Navy has been showing you that. If you wanted to see the other quarter, you should have joined the Army." *** When I was in high school in the ’70s, Dad said he’d just heard my favorite group on the radio, Carrying Grain. The band was Hall & Oates, and this gag perfectly sums up my father’s sense of humor. *** *** *** *** This one put me in a nostalgic mood, so here is a song I really liked and one of my favorite groups from way back when. The Irish Rovers - The Unicorn - YouTube While on that page I found "Celtic Thunder" which I have followed for years, featuring a duet of George Donaldson and a very young, Damien McGinty. IRELAND - 'A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS' - YouTube Sadly, George passed away March 12, 2014 (R.I.P.) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

March 2nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Air Force Day (Sri Lanka) Baloch Culture Day (Balochistan) Christian feast day: Agnes of Bohemia Angela of the Cross Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders Chad of Mercia (Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church) John Maron March 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness), First day of the 19th month of the Baháʼí calendar (Baháʼí Faith) and first day of the Baháʼí Nineteen Day Fast Jamahiriya Day (Libya) National Read Across America Day (United States) Peasants' Day (Myanmar) Texas Independence Day Adwa Victory Day (Ethiopia) Observances (click on the day, BD or week for details) American Citizenship Day International Rescue Cat Day James Ronald Webster Day National Banana Cream Pie Day National Egg McMuffin Day National Walter Day Toddle Waddle World Teen Mental Wellness Day Open Data Day Dr. Seuss Day Luke Combs’s Birthday Jon Bon Jovi’s Birthday Janhvi Kapoor’s Birthday Cindy Mello’s Birthday Becky G’s Birthday Savannah LaBrant’s Birthday Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Bryce Dallas Howard Method Man Rebel Wilson Desi Arnaz ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Mar 2nd, 2024 - Tue Mar 5th, 2024 International Women’s Week Sat Mar 2nd, 2024 - Wed Mar 6th, 2024 Read Across America Week Sat Mar 2nd, 2024 - Sun Mar 10th, 2024 Jewish Book Week Sea Week Sat Mar 2nd, 2024 - Sun Mar 17th, 2024 Iditarod Race Fun Observances Old Stuff Day March 2 is Old Stuff Day. Take some time on this made-up holiday to appreciate the beauty of all things old and vintage. Or you can reflect on the same old, and sometimes boring, things that you do every day and take the opportunity to change things up. The holiday is also sometimes called National Old Stuff Day in the United States. Increased Value While people often see old things as something to be replaced by newer, shinier things, not all of them are useless. Wines, for example, are more valuable and tastier as they grow older. Many old items like maps, books, jewelry, furniture, clothes, and artifacts also gain value as they age. This is because they represent workmanship and aesthetics of a previous historical era, as well as technology that may not exist in present times. Much more valuable than old inanimate items is the wisdom and knowledge we can get from old people. From old family members, one can learn their family history, their genealogy, and their origins. Old people can provide us a richer and more colorful account of the past than any history book can. Antique Versus Vintage Not all old things are created equal. Those who study history divide historical items into two groups based on their age. Antiques are items that are at least 100 years old, while vintage items usually have to be at least 30 years or more old. How to Celebrate? Sort out that crammed attic or basement, and throw away any old things you have no use for anymore. Or, start a vintage collection. Visit thrift stores and flea markets - who knows what treasures you may come across? Get together with your grandparents or someone older than you and ask them to tell you stories about their childhood and youth. Learn about what was going on in the world when they were growing up. Take a bit of time today to contemplate your life and to add a few new activities or hobbies to spice up your routine. Continuing on the theme of old things, perhaps you could pick up collecting old rocks? Did You Know… …that earliest known pieces of jewelry made by humans are thought to be about 100,000 years old? Found in a cave in Israel, the pieces were made from mollusk shells. *** I called a video shop to order the war movie Battle of the Bulge. "Hold on," said the clerk. "I'll check our aerobics tapes." *** I was hospitalized with an awful sinus infection that caused the entire left side of my face to swell. On the third day, the nurse led me to believe that I was finally recovering when she announced excitedly, "Look, your wrinkles are coming back!" *** My wife received a credit-card application in the mail that she had not requested. She didn't want it, but I did. So I crossed off my wife's name on the form, entered my own and returned the application. I soon got a phone call from a woman saying my application had been rejected. I asked her why, and she told me the card could only be issued to the person originally solicited by the offer. However, she invited me to reapply, which I did during the same telephone call. A few days later I got another call to tell me my second application had been rejected. Why? The woman told me their files showed that I had previously applied for a card and had been denied. *** At his 103rd birthday party, my grandfather was asked if he thought that he'd be around for his 104th. "I certainly do," he replied. "Statistics show that very few people die between the ages of 103 and 104." *** As my sister and I were counting the cows in a pasture, Dad glanced over at the herd and said, “There are 127.” “How’d you know?” we asked. He replied, “I counted their legs and divided by four.” Decades later, my kids give me the same look I gave my dad every time I pull that same gag. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn