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August 22nd 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Fabrizio Guinefort, the holy greyhound, feast day traditionally. Immaculate Heart of Mary (Roman Catholic calendar of 1960) Queenship of Mary Symphorian and Timotheus August 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which National Heroes' Day (Philippines) can fall, while August 28 is the latest; celebrated on the fourth Monday in August. Flag Day (Russia) Madras Day (Chennai and Tamil Nadu, India) End of Filseta feast in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief (International) Observances (click on the day or week for details) National Eat A Peach Day National Pecan Torte Day World Plant Milk Day National Bao Day National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day National Tooth Fairy Day Folklore Day National Pamela Day National Rainbow Baby Day National Surgical Oncologist Day Never Bean Better Day Yvie Oddly’s Birthday Tori Amos’s Birthday Morgan Adams’s Birthday Claude Debussy’s Birthday Chuck Brown’s Birthday Fun Observances Be An Angel Day August 22 is Be An Angel Day. Established in 1993 by Jaune Howard Feldman, the day encourages people to be angels to those in need. In many religions, angels are supernatural spirits that are thought to be responsible for protecting humans. The day reminds us that even though we can't be actual angels, we can emulate the kindness they are known for. Being kind and good to our fellow human beings is not hard - all we need to do is to stop thinking about ourselves for a while (or a day) and to think about how we can make the world a nicer and kinder place. How to Celebrate? Be kind to others. Do something to help a stranger. Do random acts of kindness without any expectations of reciprocation. For example, give up your seat on the bus or train to someone else, pay for the coffee the person behind you may buy at the coffee shop, or leave a small gift in your neighbor's mailbox. Volunteer your time and money to a charitable organization. Do something that will bring a smile to the face of people. If you know of someone who is going through a difficult time, give them your support and let them know that you are there for them. Help them out in their difficult times. If someone is being an angel to you, thank them, and let them know that their kindness is being appreciated. Did You Know… …that Angelology is the theological study of angels?Be An Angel Day Observances *** Why did I get divorced? Well, last week was my birthday. My wife didn't wish me a happy birthday. My parents forgot and so did my kids. I went to work and even my colleagues didn't wish me a happy birthday. As I entered my office, my secretary said, "Happy birthday, boss!" I felt so special. She asked me out for lunch. After lunch, she invited me to her apartment. We went there and she said, "Do you mind if I go into the bedroom for a minute?" "Okay," I said. She came out 5 minutes later with a birthday cake, my wife, my parents, my kids, my friends, & my colleagues all yelling, "SURPRISE!!!" while I was waiting on the sofa... naked. *** The Lone Ranger woke to see his tent blown away by a tornado. He declared, "Tonto, we’re not in canvas anymore." *** People’s parents actually give them sage advice, like “Do what you love, and the money will follow” or “The early bird gets the worm.” All I remember is “Don’t fill up on bread.” *** A lawyer e-mailed a client: “Dear Jennifer: Thought I saw you on the street the other day. Crossed over to say hello, but it wasn’t you, so I went back. One tenth of an hour: $30.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** An African or European swallow? *** *** Speed Bump sandrewn

August 21st 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian Feast Day: Abraham of Smolensk (Eastern Orthodox Church) Euprepius of Verona Maximilian of Antioch Our Lady of Knock Pope Pius X Sidonius Apollinaris August 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Ninoy Aquino Day (Philippines) Youth Day (Morocco) World Senior Citizen's Day Observances (click on the day or week for details) World Honey Bee Day Poet’s Day Geocaching Day Break The Monotony Day Homeless Animals Day International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Internet Self-Care Day National Brazilian Blowout Day National Report Upcoding Fraud Day Usain Bolt’s Birthday Timmy Thick’s Birthday Kyle Creek’s Birthday Joe Strummer’s Birthday Hayden Panettiere’s Birthday Fun Observances Spumoni Day August 21 is Spumoni Day, so treat yourself to a slice (or two) of the delicious layered Italian ice cream dessert. Originating in Naples, Italy, Spumoni is a dessert made of layers of ice cream that are mixed with candied fruits, whipped cream, and nuts. Served in slices, spumoni traditionally includes chocolate, pistachio, and cherry flavored ice cream, though sometimes raspberry or strawberry ice cream can be used as a substitute for cherry. Christmas Dessert Popular among Italian immigrants in the United States, Canada, and Argentina, and it is believed that Spumoni was the inspiration for Neapolitan ice cream - the three layered dessert made up of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream. In many parts of the United States, Spumoni is considered a Christmas time dessert and is usually paired with cookies of some kind. The unofficial holiday is also sometimes called National Spumoni Day in the U.S. How to Celebrate? In mood for some ice cream? Why not visit your local ice cream shop for a big slice of spumoni? Can't find spumoni where you are? Don't despair, making spumoni from scratch is easy. All you need is chocolate, pistachio, and cherry ice cream, homemade or store bought, some nuts, candied fruits, and whipped cream. Layer the ice creams mixed with the nuts and fruits and the whipped cream one-by-one in a loaf pan, or any other mold of your choice, and let set. Unmold, slice, and enjoy. Don't forget to share it with family and friends. Did You Know... ...that in Canada, Spumoni Day is celebrated every year on November 13? *** After I warned the nurse taking blood that it would be very hard to find a vein on me, she said, "Don't worry. We've seen worse. Last year we had a girl come in to get a blood test for her marriage license and we had to stick her six times in four places before we got anything." "Yes, I know," I said. "That was me!" *** A client of our optometry business was jubilant after I replaced the scratched, dirty lenses in his eyeglasses with new ones. "This is great!" he said. "I just gained two hours of daylight." *** 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!" *** In Top Gun, Tom Cruise’s call sign was the very apt Maverick. In real life, Air Force pilots’ handles are also 
often appropriate—but definitely 
not as cool. Like these: Boomer: Accidentally broke sound barrier over a small town SMAT: Small Man Always Talking Dobber: The simplest tool in the F-16 (a switch in the cockpit) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

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August 20th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Amadour Bernard of Clairvaux Blessed Georg Häfner Heliodorus of Bet Zabdai Maria De Mattias Oswine of Deira Philibert of Jumièges Samuel (prophet) William and Catherine Booth (Church of England) August 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Feast of Asmá’ (Baháʼí Faith, only if Baháʼí Naw-Rúz falls on March 21) Indian Akshay Urja Day (India) Independence Restoration Day (Estonia), re-declaration of the independence of Estonia from the Soviet Union in 1991. Meitei Language Day, also known as Manipuri Language Day, the day on which Meitei (Manipuri) was included in the scheduled languages' list and made one of the official languages of India Revolution of the King and the People (Morocco) Saint Stephen's Day (Hungary) World Mosquito Day Observances (click on the day or week for details) International Day of Medical Transporters Men’s Grooming Day National Radio Day World Honey Bee Day Break The Monotony Day International Geocaching Day International Homeless Animals Day Hungary National Day National Bacon Lovers Day Prettyboyfredo’s Birthday Mitch Trubisky’s Birthday Meme Bouquet’s Birthday Fred Durst’s Birthday DJ Blizzard’s Birthday Fun Observances Chocolate Pecan Pie Day Don't wait till the holiday season to treat yourself and your loved ones to the dessert that many believe is southern United States on a plate - chocolate pecan pie. Enjoy a slice or two of this decadent dessert on August 20, or Chocolate Pecan Pie Day. A variant of the pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie is made by baking a mix of pecans, chocolate, eggs, and sugar syrup or honey over a pie crust. A Rich History Considered to be a quintessential southern US dessert and usually served during Thanksgiving and at Christmas time, the pecan pie is thought to have evolved from treacle pies popular during the middle ages in Europe and molasses pies popular in the U.S. during the 19th century. Very little is known about the invention of the pecan pie - no mention of it was made in cookbooks until the early 20th century, but some food historians credit the French in New Orleans for creating it after being introduced to the pecan nut by Native Americans. Healthful Nuts Native to Mexico and the southern United States, pecans are some of the healthiest nuts out there. They are a good source of proteins and magnesium, and are full of antioxidants. They are also known to lower the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer. How to Celebrate? With lots of chocolate pecan pie, of course! With all the health benefits pecans have to offer, you can indulge in a slice or 2 guiltlessly. Make a chocolate pecan pie from scratch and share with your family and friends. Try different variations of this classic. Add a dash of cayenne for a Mexican twist or a splash of bourbon to elevate the flavors. Don't want to make a pie? What about making a chocolate pecan pie cheesecake or a chocolate pecan pie milkshake? Did You Know… …that pecans are technically drupes not nuts? Drupes are fruits where the seeds are covered by the flesh of the fruit. The seed is the edible part of the fruit and is called the pecan nut. Coffee, pistachios, coconuts, and olives are all drupes. *** My husband was driving home from work when he was pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. Two days later—same ticket, same cop. “So,” the officer said, “have you learned anything?” “Yes, I have,” said my husband. “I’ve learned I need to take a different way home from work.” *** Three prisoners broke out 
of their cells and incited a riot. 
After they were caught, the warden asked why they had revolted. “Warden,” said one of the men, “we rebelled because the food is 
awful.” “I see,” said the warden. “But what did you use to break the bars?” “The French toast.” *** A medical student was told to remove the spleen from a cadaver. After he did, he kept poking around. “What are you doing?” asked the professor. The student answered, “I’m looking for the other one.” *** I don’t want to say we eat out a lot, but I’ve noticed that lately when I call my kids for dinner, they run to the car. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 19th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Afghan Independence Day, commemorates the Treaty of Rawalpindi in 1919, granting independence from Britain (Afghanistan) August Revolution Commemoration Day (Vietnam) Birthday of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Norway) Christian Feast Day: Bernardo Tolomei Bertulf of Bobbio Saint Calminius Ezequiél Moreno y Díaz Feast of the Transfiguration (Julian calendar), and its related observances: Buhe (Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church) Saviour's Transfiguration, popularly known as the "Apples Feast" (Russian Orthodox Church and Georgian Orthodox Church) Jean-Eudes de Mézeray Louis of Toulouse Maginus Magnus of Anagni Magnus of Avignon Sebaldus August 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Manuel Luis Quezón Day (Quezon City and other places in the Philippines named after Manuel L. Quezon) National Aviation Day (United States) World Humanitarian Day Observances (click on the day or week for details) International Orangutan Day Potato Day Men’s Grooming Day International Bow Day National Soft Ice Cream Day Gold Cup Parade Janmashtami Kool Aid Day National Patient Advocacy Day Saviours of the Apple Feast Day Nate Dogg’s Birthday Matthew Perry’s Birthday John Deacon’s Birthday Fat Joe’s Birthday Emmi Butler’s Birthday Fun Observances World Photo Day August 19 is World Photo Day. The unofficial holiday, which is also sometimes known as Photo Day or World Photography Day, is an annual celebration of the art and science of photography. Created in 2009 by Australian photographer Korske Ara, the day encourages people to pick up their camera and be inspired by other fellow photographers to take pictures and share them with the world. A Modern Innovation While photography is a fairly modern innovation, the human desire to capture moments and memories and share them with others is as old as the history of humankind itself. One of the oldest attempts to record events was through the discovery of the camera obscura. It is a device with a hole through which light passes and creates an inverted image of the scene outside. Known to have been used as a way to recreate events - artists would sketch or trace the image in order to record it - for centuries, the earliest records of camera obscura date back to 400 BCE China. Photography, as we know it today, did not come about the early 1900s when people found a way to permanently capture a scene on a surface using chemicals that reacted to light. The earliest surviving photograph dates back to 1826 or 1827. It was taken by French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The photograph is a view of Niépce's estate in Burgundy, France. A Hobby of Many Cameras and photography went through a lot of technological innovations in the 20th century. Today, the availability of affordable and high-quality digital cameras has made photography a widespread hobby. How to Celebrate? Whether you are an amateur, a professional, or someone who spends most of his or her day taking phone pictures and sharing them with your social media followers, World Photography Day is an easy holiday to celebrate. Here are some ways you can enjoy this day: Learn and read more about the history and science behind photography. If you have always wanted to learn photography, maybe today is the time to start taking lessons. If you are a photographer, why not volunteer your time to teach your craft and trade to others? Did You Know… …that some 12 Hasselblad cameras were left on the Moon by various missions? Some suggest that this was done in order to compensate for the weight of rock and soil samples the astronauts brought back to Earth. *** Did you hear about the weekly poker game with Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Leif Eriksson and Francisco Pizarro? They can never seem to beat the Straights of Magellan. *** Noah and the Snakes With the Ark settled safely after the flood, Noah opens the doors and commands the animals, “Go forth and multiply!” All the animals depart the Ark, except for two snakes in the back. Noah proclaims again, “Go forth and multiply,” yet the snakes stay put. Perturbed, Noah finally asks them, “Why have you not followed my command?” The snakes flicker their tongues and answer, “We can’t multiply, Noah—we’re Adders.” *** My wife and I run a small restaurant where we often name our specials after our employees—dishes like "Chicken Mickey," after our dishwasher who gave us the recipe, and "Rod's Ribs," after a waiter who had his personal style of barbecue. One evening after rereading the menu, I broke with this tradition and changed the description of the special we had named after our chef. Despite her skills and excellent reputation, somehow I didn't think an entrée named "Salmon Ella" would go over big with our customers. *** Recently, a man stopped at my desk at the library asking for help: 
A woman had breast-fed her infant and forgotten to “tuck herself back in.” I walked over to Lady Godiva and said, “Ma’am, I’m very sorry, but we don’t allow open drink containers 
in the library.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 18th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Agapitus of Palestrina Alberto Hurtado Daig of Inniskeen Evan (or Inan) Fiacre Florus and Laurus Helena of Constantinople (Roman Catholic Church) William Porcher DuBose (Episcopal Church) August 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Arbor Day (Pakistan) Armed Forces Day (North Macedonia) Birthday of Virginia Dare (Roanoke Island) Constitution Day (Indonesia) Long Tan Day, also called Vietnam Veterans' Day (Australia) National Science Day (Thailand) Observances (click on the day or week for details) Never Give Up Day National Pinot Noir Day Serendipity Day National Couple’s Day National Fajita Day National Ice Cream Pie Day National Bad Poetry Day Green Man Festival National Angela Day National Jaden Day World Breast Cancer Research Day Patrick Swayze’s Birthday Louie Castro’s Birthday Lauren Pisciotta’s Birthday Emma Langevin’s Birthday Edward Norton’s Birthday Fun Observances Mail Order Catalog Day August 18 is Mail Order Catalog Day, an annual holiday that celebrates the old-fashioned way of shopping by choosing items from a printed catalog, and ordering and paying for it through the post/ mail or over the telephone. It is believed, that the unofficial holiday commemorates the anniversary of the day in 1872 when American entrepreneur Aaron Montgomery Ward sent out the first modern mail order catalog to customers in Chicago. Mail order catalogs or mail order catalogues are a type of direct marketing strategy where companies can communicate directly and personally with the customers. The catalog is a publication, not unlike a magazine, that lists all the items available to buy from a business and their prices. Colorful History Mail order shopping has a colorful history. Historians believe that one of the first shopping catalogs was produced in the late 15th century, when Italian publisher, Aldus Manutius of Venice, published a list of books his company - Aldine Press - was printing. In 1667, William Lucas published a gardening catalog in England, and in 1744, Benjamin Franklin became one of the first people in America to print a catalog from which people could choose to buy books and scientific publications. Mail order shopping did not become popular in the United States until the early 19th century when farmers and book publishers started taking advantage of the newly-started national postal service and an expanded railway system to sell seeds and books all over the country. By the 20th century, mail order catalogs selling anything from groceries to full-fledged homes became a big part of daily mail received by people. Today, with the advances in Internet technology, printed mail order catalogs are quickly being replaced by online shopping. How to Celebrate? Order something from a mail order catalog. Yes, despite the decline in their popularity, some companies still publish mail order catalogs. Pick one up and spend some time going through it today. Visit your local thrift store of flea market and look for vintage mail order catalogs. For many years, businesses spent a lot of money and time creating the perfect catalog. Today, they are not only a glimpse of life back in time, but are also highly coveted for their artistic value. Did You Know… …that the Hammacher Schlemmer is the oldest mail order catalog still in print today? The catalog was first printed in 1848 and sells hardware and tools. *** A few of us were discussing the perils of drinking and driving when my five-year-old granddaughter threw in her two cents. “I can see why it would be dangerous to drink and drive,” she said. “The straw could go up your nose.” *** When my nephew, Victor, was five, I took him to a local stable for a pony ride. He was very impressed that the stable hands were riding without a saddle. I explained to him that it's called riding bareback. When I returned him to his parents, they asked him how he enjoyed his pony ride. He excitedly told them that he saw grownups riding naked! *** My son was born while I was serving abroad, so he was three 
before we met. When I got home, I decided it was time for a little father-son bonding time. I bought him a 
toy razor and invited him to “shave” with me. In the bathroom, I took 
up my razor and started shaving. 
I looked around to see how my son was doing. His foot was up on the side of the bathtub, and he was 
running the razor up and down 
his leg. So much for male bonding. *** While at a convention, Bill, Jim, and Scott shared a hotel suite 
on the 75th floor. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to find that the hotel elevators were broken and that they’d have to climb all the way up to their room. “I have a way to break the monotony,” said Bill. “I’ll tell jokes for 25 flights, Jim can sing songs for the next 25, and Scott can tell sad stories the rest of the way.” As they started walking up, Bill told his first joke. At the 26th floor, Jim began to sing. At the 51st floor, it was Scott’s turn. “I will tell my saddest story first,” he said. “Once there was a man who left the room key in the car.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Vintage Rabbit Children *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 17th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Clare of Montefalco Hyacinth of Poland Jeanne Delanoue Samuel Johnson, Timothy Cutler, and Thomas Bradbury Chandler (Episcopal Church) August 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Engineer's Day (Colombia) Flag Day (Bolivia) Independence Day, celebrates the independence proclamation of Indonesia from Japan in 1945. Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960. Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaica) Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia) San Martin Day (Argentina) Black Cat Appreciation Day (United States) Observances (click on the day or week for details) National Vanilla Custard Day Boomers Recognition Day National Abel Day National I LOVE My feet Day National Marilyn Day National Massachusetts Day National Nonprofit Day National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day Taissa Farmiga’s Birthday Mae West’s Birthday Kayla Davis’s Birthday Joyner Lucas’s Birthday Joi Wade’s Birthday Fun Observances National Thrift Shop Day August 17 is Thrift Shop Day. It is a perfect holiday for those of you who like a good bargain and are a fan of old, vintage items. The origins of the holiday are unknown, but we can assume that the inventor of this unofficial holiday aimed to encourage people to visit their local thrift shop and to bring home some secondhand and thrifted goodies. Old and Cheap A thrift store is a store that sells old, used and vintage items for discounted prices. A thrift store is also sometimes called a secondhand shop, a consignment shop, or a resale shop. In many parts of the world, charities run thrift stores as a way to raise money for their cause. Thrifting - the act of buying cheap clothing and household items from thrift stores, is not only money saving but is also environmentally friendly. How to Celebrate? If your version of a fun day includes sifting through dusty, old things to find treasure, then here are some ways that you can celebrate Thrift Shop Day: Visit your local thrift stores and spend some time browsing through their wares. Who knows, you might end up getting home a priceless work of art! Host a thrift shop party. Decorate your venue like a thrift store with things you found at a secondhand shop. Ask your guests to wear clothes from a thrift store and swap items you found in a consignment shop. Did You Know... ...that the word thrift comes from the Old Norse þrift meaning prosperity? *** After finishing his meal, my grandfather, a retired Marine captain, asked the waitress for the 15 percent discount the restaurant offered veterans. "Do you need to see my military ID?" he asked. "That's all right," she said. "I know you were in the military. I can tell by your T-shirt." Grandpa's shirt read "Welcome to Gettysburg National Military Park." *** Spanish never came easily to my sister. Still, she did her best to communicate with the Spanish-speaking staff at the restaurant she managed. But when she made mistakes—and she made a lot—she'd apologize by saying, "Me estúpido." Finally, a staffer took pity on her. "Susanna, you're not estúpido," she said, bucking up my sister's ego. "You are a woman," she continued. "So you are estúpida." *** First I had to work late. Then I discovered that I'd locked my keys in the car. But the last straw was learning that roadside service couldn't get a locksmith to me for at least two hours. Finally the guy showed, looking exhausted. As he struggled with my door, I joked, "Do those Slim Jim tools come in purse-size?" "Yeah," he muttered. "They're called keys." *** Tired of referring to your bosses with the same old, sorry 
expletives? Try some from abroad: Chinese: “Your mother is a big turtle.” Yiddish: “May you lie in the ground and bake bagels.” Bulgarian: “You are as ugly as salad.” Finnish: “Your mother married a reindeer!” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ( I think it maybe time to pick up the pace!! ) Quebec will offer 5th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults as of Aug. 29 sandrewn

August 16th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Bennington Battle Day (Vermont, United States) Children's Day (Paraguay) Christian feast day: Ana Petra Pérez Florido Armel (Armagillus) Diomedes of Tarsus Roch Stephen I of Hungary Translation of the Acheiropoietos icon from Edessa to Constantinople. (Eastern Orthodox Church) August 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Gozan no Okuribi (Kyoto, Japan) National Airborne Day (United States) Restoration Day (Dominican Republic) The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960. Xicolatada (Palau-de-Cerdagne, France) Observances (click on the day or week for details) National Roller Coaster Day National Rum Day World Bratwurst Day Surveillance Day National Authenticity Day National Backflow Prevention Day National Energy Multiplier Day National Independent Worker Day Parsi New Year SpyCakes’s Birthday Shubham Goel’s Birthday Kathie Lee Gifford’s Birthday Charles Bukowski’s Birthday Angela Bassett’s Birthday Fun Observances National Tell a Joke Day On August 16, make everyone around you giggle, guffaw, chortle, cackle or in other words, laugh, by telling them a joke because it is Tell A Joke Day. While the origins of this hilarious day are unknown, we can all safely assume that the creator of this unofficial holiday was aiming to make the world a happier place by encouraging people to tell and listen to jokes. Different Jokes A joke can be of different types. They can be verbal, as in the case of a one-liner, a whole story or in the form a question and answer, where the answer provides the humor. Jokes can also be physical such as in the case of a prank or a practical joke, where the act rather than the words provide the humor. Either way, the main purpose of a joke is to entertain by providing humor, even though jokes can sometimes be used to make serious commentary like in the case of satire. Jokes have been an integral part of human history and many great minds have spent time and energy in trying to understand what makes jokes funny. The day is known in the US as National Tell A Joke Day, and not to be confused with International Joke Day on July, 1. How to Celebrate? Every time you meet someone on this day, tell them a joke. Just make sure the jokes are appropriate to the setting. Pick up a joke book and spend your lunch hour reading it. Watch your favorite comedians do their thing either on TV or on stage and partake in a few hours of humorous entertainment. Fancy yourself as a comedian?Why not take comedy and Improv classes to hone in your skills? Play a harmless prank on your co-worker or friend. Did You Know… …that the study of laughter and humor and their therapeutic effects on the human body is known as Gelotology? *** Louie and his wife are listening to the radio when they hear the weather report: "A snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the odd-numbered side of the street.” So Louie gets up and moves his car. Two days later—same thing. "A snow emergency has been declared,” blares the radio. "Park your cars on the even-numbered side of the street.” Louie gets up and does what he’s told. Three days later: "There will be a foot of snow today. Park your cars on the ...,” and then the power goes out. "What should I do?” a confused Louie asks his wife. "This time,” she says, "why don’t you just leave the car in the garage?” *** Q: What word is always spelled incorrectly? A: Incorrectly! *** Heading down the interstate, our car passed through a huge swarm of gnats so dense that their bodies made popping noises as they hit the windshield. "I can't get over how loud they are," my wife said. "Well, we are hitting them at 65 miles an hour," I pointed out. Her reply left me speechless. "I didn't know bugs could fly that fast." *** My high-school English teacher was well known for being a fair, but hard, grader. One day I received a B minus on a theme paper. In hopes of bettering my grade and in the spirit of the valentine season, I sent her an extravagant heart-shaped box of chocolates with the pre-printed inscription: "BE MINE." The following day, I received in return a valentine from the teacher. It read: "Thank you, but it's still BE MINE-US." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** I think the system is broken. *** Face mask & Covid shot, come to mind. A penny for your thoughts. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** R.I.P. Mr. Rogers sandrewn

August 15th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Armed Forces Day (Poland) Christian feast day: Altfrid Alypius of Thagaste Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, one of the Catholic holy days of obligation. (a public holiday in Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia, Burundi, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, France, some states in Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritius, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Senegal, Seychelles, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Togo, and Vanuatu); and its related observances: Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches) Ferragosto (Italy) Lady's Day (Ireland) Māras (Latvia) Mother's Day (Antwerp and Costa Rica) National Acadian Day (Acadians) Navy Day (Romania) Virgin of Candelaria, patron of the Canary Islands. (Tenerife, Spain) San La Muerte (Paraguayan Folk Catholicism) Santa Muerte (Mexican Folk Catholicism) Tarcisius August 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Equatorial Guinea) Founding of Asunción (Paraguay) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Korea from Japan in 1945: Gwangbokjeol, "Independence Day" (South Korea) Jogukhaebangui nal, "Fatherland Liberation Day" (North Korea) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of India from the United Kingdom in 1947. Independence Day, celebrates the independence of the Republic of the Congo from France in 1960. National Day (Liechtenstein) National Mourning Day, observed on Srabon 31 (Bangladesh) The first day of Flooding of the Nile, or Wafaa El-Nil (Egypt and Coptic Church) The main day of Bon Festival (Japan), and its related observances: Awa Dance Festival (Tokushima Prefecture) Victory over Japan Day (United Kingdom), and its related observances: End-of-war Memorial Day, when the National Memorial Service for War Dead is held (Japan) Observances (click on the day or week for details) National Lemon Meringue Pie Day National Acadian Day National Check The Chip Day Chant at the Moon Day Discovery Day Foundation of Old Panama City Malaita Province Day National Back To School Prep Day National Jean Day National Leathercraft Day National Philip Day No Sponge Bob Day San Martin Day World Greatness Day Natasha Bure’s Birthday Napoleon Bonaparte’s Birthday Matt Lobster’s Birthday Jill Vertes’s Birthday Destiny Morales’s Birthday Fun Observances National Relaxation Day On August 15, take a day off from your daily routine, put your feet up and relax because it is Relaxation Day. The origins of this holiday are unknown, though it is thought that the holiday began as National Slacker Day in Britain. In the hustle bustle of their daily lives, most people often forget to slow down and take some time for themselves. This can create stress and other stress-related health issues like high blood pressure and heart problems. Take a Deep Breath Relaxation Day is a reminder that sometimes it is okay to take a deep breath, slow down and take it easy - not only does relaxation make you feel better about yourself, it can have long-term health benefits too! So on this day, do things that help you relax and de-stress. Kick back and enjoy a cold beverage in your backyard, read a book while curled up with a hot cup of tea, sleep the whole day long, or take a warm bath and spend the day in your pajamas watching TV. How to Celebrate? Relax! Do whatever that you feel relaxes you, even if it is for a short while. Use this day to do a digital detox. Unplug the computer, put away the phone and stay away from all social media. With no work emails to fret over and no social dramas to be bothered with, you will feel the stress melt away. Go to the spa for a day of pampering and some "me" time. Take a leisurely walk in the park. Stop and smell the roses, walk barefoot on the grass, have a small picnic by yourself, or read a book while people-watching. Learn a new skill like knitting or playing golf. Did You Know... ...that in physics and chemistry, relaxation is a concept that refers to the movement of a system or a process from a state of disorder or disruption to equilibrium? *** Two racehorses are in a stable. One says to the other, “You know, 
before that last race …” “The one that you won?” asks the other horse. “Yeah, before that race, I felt a pinch in my hindquarters.” The other horse says, “Funny, 
I felt a pinch in my hindquarters 
before the race that I won.” A dog walking by says, “You 
idiots, you’re being doped. They’re injecting you with a drug to make you faster!” The first horse turns to the other and says, “Hey, a talking dog!” *** One caller to Butterball's Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line had always cut the legs off the turkey before putting it in the oven, thinking that was how you had to cook a turkey. She later learned that the only reason her mom had been doing that was because their oven had been so small that that was the only way to get the bird into the oven! *** "I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land." *** The key to eating healthy is 
not eating any food that has a TV commercial. —Comedian Mike Birbiglia *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 14th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Arnold of Soissons Domingo Ibáñez de Erquicia Eusebius of Rome Jonathan Myrick Daniels (Episcopal Church) Maximilian Kolbe Falklands Day is the celebration of the first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis in 1592. Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Pakistan from the United Kingdom in 1947. Partition Horrors Remembrance Day commemorates the victims and sufferings of people during the Partition of India in 1947. Observances (click on the day or week for details) National Tattoo Removal Day National Social Security Day Garage Sale Day National Financial Awareness Day Anniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab Gay Uncles Day Love Your Bookshop Day Melon Day Navajo Code Talkers Day Pramuka Day The Day of Cantabria Vigil of Assumption Day World Lizard Day Princess Love’s Birthday Magic Johnson’s Birthday Halle Berry’s Birthday Chris Perez’s Birthday Bryce Hall’s Birthday Fun Observances Creamsicle Day Sweltering in the summer heat? Need something to refreshing to cool down? Then just walk to your closest ice cream shop and treat yourself to a cold and delicious creamsicle (or two) because it is Creamsicle Day! Celebrated annually on August 14, this unofficial holiday with unknown origins honors the creamsicle, a refreshing summertime treat on a stick. The original creamsicles were made of vanilla ice cream covered by iced orange juice. In recent years, creative ice cream makers have replaced the outer orange fruit juice layer with other flavors like blueberry, strawberry, and grape. Also Known As... Although Creamsicle is a brand name ice cream in the United States, any ice cream covered by a layer of iced fruit juice on a flat wooden stick is popularly called a creamsicle. Due to the popularity of the Popsicle, which is a brand of frozen beverages, people sometimes use the word popsicle to refer to the creamsicle. Creamsicles are also sometimes generically called ice pops in the United States and in Canada and ice lolly in the United Kingdom. How to Celebrate? Treat everyone in your family with creamsicles. Make your own creamsicles and share them with family and friends. Maybe come up with some interesting flavor combinations to try out? Make other creamsicle-inspired treats. What about baking creamsicle cupcakes or making a creamsicle smoothie? Did You Know... ...that oranges are thought to have originated in Southeast Asia and brought to America by Christopher Columbus? *** I overheard two EMT volunteers talking about the time they went to the aid of an elderly man. As one took down his information, the other opened his shirt to attach EKG cables. "Any history of heart trouble?" asked the first volunteer. "None," said the patient. Looking at the telltale scars of bypass surgery, the second volunteer wasn't so sure. "In that case," he said, "do you remember when the lion attacked you? *** It was time for my dog's annual checkup. Following the vet's instructions, I collected a stool sample and dropped it in a plastic container before we left for his office. When we arrived, I handed the sample to the receptionist, who immediately cracked a smile. The container read "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter." *** My neighbor's boat has a peculiar name: Innuendo. After failing to divine some deep, hidden meaning, I asked him how he came up with the name. He answered, "My wife works for a proctologist." *** A woman went up to the roof-deck of her hotel to sunbathe. No one else was there, so she slipped out of her swimsuit to get an overall tan. A few minutes later, she heard someone running up the stairs. “Excuse me, miss,” said the hotel manager. “We would appreciate it if you wore a bathing suit.” “But I’m alone,” she said. “What difference does it make?” “A lot,” said the manager. “You’re lying on the dining room skylight.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 13th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Benedetto Sinigardi Benildus Romançon Centola and Helen Cassian of Imola Clara Maass (Lutheran Church) Fachtna of Rosscarbery Florence Nightingale, Octavia Hill (Lutheran Church) Herulph Hippolytus of Rome Jeremy Taylor (Anglican Communion) John Berchmans Junian of Mairé Blessed Marco d'Aviano Maximus the Confessor Nerses Glaietsi (Catholic Church) Pope Pontian Radegunde Wigbert August 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Central African Republic from France in 1960. Women's Day, commemorates the enaction of Tunisian Code of Personal Status in 1956. (Tunisia) World Organ Donation Day Observances (click on the day or week for details) National Prosecco Day Blame Someone Else Day National Filet Mignon Day National Garage Sale Day National Bowling Day Garage Sale Day National Sarah Day Obon Festival Women's and Family Day ZacharyZaxor’s Birthday Tiffany Moon’s Birthday Sebastian Stan’s Birthday Kendu Isaacs’s Birthday Amber Scholl’s Birthday Fun Observances International Lefthanders Day August 13 is Left-Handers Day. Created in 1992 by the Left-Handers Club as a way to celebrate left-handers, the unofficial holiday aims to ‘raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages left-handers face.’ The day also encourages businesses and governments to be more left-handed friendly and adapt everyday objects for left-handed people. 10% are Left-Handed Left-handed people use their left hands to carry out tasks that require the use of hands. About 10% of the world's population is left-handed. Despite this, most equipment and day-to-day articles are designed and manufactured for the use of right-handed people - those who use their right hands to perform tasks. The purpose of Left-Handers Day is to make the majority right-handers aware of the frustrations that left-handed people face while using devices designed for right-handed people. The day also encourages designers to think about the convenience of those whose left hand is their dominant hand. Left-Handers Day is also sometimes known as International Left-Handers Day. How to Celebrate? Many organizations and public places in cities around the world create “lefty zones”, where everyday objects are adapted for use by left-handed people. If you are a “lefty”, go celebrate your awesomeness at one such zone. Take your right-handed friends with you to show them how difficult it can be to use objects not made for them. Did You Know... ...that people who are ambidextrous can easily perform tasks and use devices with both their hands? Ambidexterity is rare and only occurs in about 1% of the population. *** When my summer teaching post in the Czech Republic came to an end, I told my students my next teaching destination would be in Australia, "the land down under." On my final day, they presented me with a card. The carefully worded note read "Good luck, and happy journey to the underworld." *** 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." *** The last year I entered a marathon. The race started and immediately I was the last of the runners. It was embarrassing. The guy who was in front of me, second to last, was making fun of me. He said, "Hey buddy, how does it feel to be last?" I replied, "You really want to know?" Then I dropped out of the race. *** Every Valentine's Day our campus newspaper has a section for student messages. Last year my roommate surprised his girlfriend with roses and dinner at a fancy restaurant. When they returned from their date, she leafed through the paper to see if he had written a note to her. Near the bottom of one page she found: "Bonnie—What are you looking here for? Aren't dinner and flowers enough? Love, Scott." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 12th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Euplius Eusebius of Milan Herculanus of Brescia Pope Innocent XI Jænberht Jane Frances de Chantal Muiredach (or Murtagh) Porcarius II August 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Glorious Twelfth (United Kingdom) HM the Queen Mother's Birthday and National Mother's Day (Thailand) International Youth Day (United Nations) Russian Air Force Day (Russia) Russian Railway Troops Day (Russia) Sea Org Day (Scientology) World Elephant Day (International) Observances (click on the day or week for details) National Vinyl Record Day Milkman Day National Gooey Butter Cake Day National Julienne Fries Day Shop Online for Groceries Day Spirit Festival Tyson Fury’s Birthday Ken Walker’s Birthday George Soros’s Birthday Dixie D'Amelio’s Birthday Cara Delevingne’s Birthday Fun Observances Middle Child Day August 12 is Middle Child Day, a day to recognize middle born children and to acknowledge their place in their families. Many believe that the order of one’s birth can affect one’s personality. The middle child, or second born of three siblings, is said to suffer from middle child syndrome, a feeling of isolation and exclusion within the family. Some studies have shown that in a family with multiple children, the oldest and the youngest get the most attention from their parents while those in between tend to be left by themselves, often ignored and forgotten. Middle children often have to fight for the attention of their parents and may sometimes feel like they do not belong to the family. Independent and Creative Being a middle child, however, isn't all that bad. Research has shown that being left alone to their own devices can actually be a positive thing for middle children. The fact they may not receive as much attention as their siblings, some studies suggest, can make them independent and creative. The lack of expectations can also help them develop their personality and life skills without any external constraints. The unofficial holiday with unknown origins is also sometimes called National Middle Child Day and International Middle Child Day. How to Celebrate If you are a middle child, today is a day to treat yourself - you deserve it. If you know of a middle child make the day special for them – they deserve it. Did You Know... ...Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychiatrist, was the first one to suggest that birth order can have an effect on a person's personality? *** In fourth grade, my son had a huge crush on a classmate. So for Valentine's Day, he bought her a box of chocolates and took it into school. When I returned home from work, I found him on the couch eating the same box of candy. "What happened?" I asked. "Well, I thought about it for a long time," he said between chews. "And I decided that, for now, I still like candy more than girls." *** My sister was busy getting ready to host our entire family for Easter. On her to-do list was a hair appointment for her daughter. "So, Katie," said the stylist as the little girl got up in the chair, "who's coming to your house this weekend with big ears and floppy feet?" Katie replied, "I think it's my uncle Brian." *** What's the difference between love and marriage? Love is blind. Marriage is an eye-opener. *** Me: "I love you." You: "Is that you or the wine talking?" Me: "It's me talking to the wine." *** A medical student was told to remove the spleen from a cadaver. After he did, he kept poking around. “What are you doing?” asked the professor. The student answered, “I’m looking for the other one.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 11th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian Feast Day: Athracht Clare of Assisi Fiacre Gaugericus John Henry Newman (Church of England) Philomena Susanna Taurinus of Évreux Tiburtius and Chromatius August 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Flag Day (Pakistan) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Chad from France in 1960. Mountain Day (Japan) Observances (click on the day or week for details) World Calligraphy Day Play In The Sand Day International Youth Day Ingersoll Day Hip Hop Day National Align Your Teeth Day National Bakewell Tart Day National Face Mask Day National Fufu Day National Presidential Joke Day National Raspberry Bombe Day Raksha Bandhan Tu B'Av Savannah Chrisley’s Birthday Joe Rogan’s Birthday Hulk Hogan’s Birthday Chris Hemsworth’s Birthday Changbin’s Birthday Fun Observances Son and Daughter Day August 11 is Son and Daughter Day, a day for parents to show their love and appreciation for their children. While the origins of this unofficial holiday are a mystery, it is clear that the anonymous creators of Son and Daughter Day wanted parents to acknowledge the joy their children bring into their lives. The bond between parents and their sons and daughters is a very special one. It endures age and distance. No matter how old a person gets, their parents still see him or her as a child - someone to protect and to shower love on. So, take this day to tell your sons and daughters how much they mean to you and that you respect them and love them. How to Celebrate? If you have young kids, take them on a fun outing to let them know you care about them. Give your kids a big hug in the morning and tell them how much you love them. Make them a special meal and let them eat treats reserved for special days. Don’t have kids? Shower your affection on your nieces or nephews if you have any. If you don’t, what about making it a special day for your pet? After all, they are like your kids, no? Did You Know... ...that the concept of childhood as a phase in life where children need the protection and nurturing of their parents and other adults came about in the 16th century? Before this, children were seen as miniature and incomplete version of adults. *** The China National Tourism Administration has created tips for its citizens when traveling abroad, including: • Don’t steal life vests from airplanes to give as gifts. • Don’t leave footprints on the toilet. • Don’t dry your underwear on lampshades. *** Me: I have a Roundup Multi Purpose Sprayer that is defective. Customer Rep: Ma’am, we’ll need the exact name of the item. Do you have the box? Me: No, but it’s the Roundup Multi Purpose Sprayer. Customer Rep: Ma’am, we’ll need the box so we can have the exact name of the product. Me: Hold on. I’ll run out to my garage and get the box. [Long pause ... ] 
OK ... [huff ... puff] I have it. It says ... Roundup Multi Purpose Sprayer. Customer Rep: Thank you for that information, ma’am. *** My friend sat down with a new client at her gym to review her application. For the question "To what do you attribute your fitness issues?" the woman wrote "Horrendous eating habits." "What makes you say that?" my friend asked. The woman replied, "I can't spell atrocious." *** When a family friend passed away, my granddaughter took her three-year-old son to visit the widow. As they approached the front door, she whispered to the boy, “Make sure to tell her how sorry you are.” He whispered back, “Why? I didn’t kill him.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 10th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Argentine Air Force Day (Argentina) Christian feast day: Bessus Blane (Roman Catholic Church) Geraint of Dumnonia Lawrence of Rome Nicola Saggio Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque, Patroness of Parañaque, Philippines August 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Declaration of Independence of Quito, proclaimed independence from Spain on August 10, 1809. Independence was finally attained on May 24, 1822, at the Battle of Pichincha. (Ecuador) International Biodiesel Day National Veterans Day (Indonesia) Observances (click on the day or week for details) World Lion Day Vlogging Day S’mores Day Skyscraper Appreciation Day Duran Duran Appreciation Day World Calligraphy Day National Spoil Your Dog Day Abai Day Ascent of Saint Dominic Ekka People's Day Herbert Hoover Day National Connecticut Day National Mary Day National Psychiatric Technician Appreciation Day National Shapewear Day National SKI Citrus Soda Day Royal National Agricultural Show Day Update Your Bio Day Sunny Suljic’s Birthday Maci Bookout’s Birthday Jacob Latimore’s Birthday Chris Marek’s Birthday Alycia Bellamy’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~ The info I have is confusing, but here are some weekly observances?? Real Bread Week National Introverts Week National Moth Week Sleep Awareness Week World Orphan Week National Engineers Week International Flirting Week School Breakfast Week National Consumer Protection Week National Professional Pet Sitters Week Universal Human Beings Week National Invasive Species Awareness Week Telecommuter Appreciation Week Great American Pizza Bake National Nest Box Week National Kraut and Frankfurter Week Pride In Foodservice Week Fun Observances Lazy Day August 10 is Lazy Day. Celebrate your inner couch potato by giving up all your daily chores and doing nothing the whole day long! While we really don't want to tell you more about this awesome holiday, we are feeling lazy, you see, we will, so that you can make the most of trying to be dull for an entire day. Also known in the United States as National Lazy Day, this unofficial holiday of unknown origins honors sloths, slackers, layabouts, idlers, and lazybones. It also provides an excellent excuse to those among us who are stressed and over-worked to take the day off and recharge. How to Celebrate? Do we really need to spell it out? Laze around, do nothing, goof-off, slack, and procrastinate. Refuse to do any chores - you can always do them the next day. Order food in instead of cooking and spend the day on the couch watching back-to-back episodes of your favorite TV show. Go to the spa and get a well-deserved "me-day." Stay in bed all day long and refuse to respond to any emails or phone calls. Watch the 1929 comedy film, Lazy Day. Did You Know… …that many species of the sloth a very slow moving mammal found in Central and South America, can turn their heads 360 degrees? Now, that's a lot of effort for an animal that is named for its laziness! *** I was sitting behind an enthusiastic mom at my son's Little League game. Her boy was pitching for the opposing team and she cheered as he threw wild pitch after wild pitch. The poor kid walked every batter. It was only the first inning and the score was 14–0. Then one batter finally smacked the ball. "Oh no," the mom wailed. "There goes his no-hitter." *** Standing on the sidelines, during a game being played by my school's football team, I saw one of the players take a hard hit. He tumbled to the ground and didn't move. We grabbed our first-aid gear and rushed out onto the field. The coach picked up the young man's hand and urged, "Son, can you hear me? Squeeze once for yes and twice for no." *** It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate high school in Brooklyn, N.Y. Coach Jack Kaminer handed a ball to each player. "Fellas," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." The No. 12 sub immediately sat down on the bench and began arcing the ball toward the basket. *** A lion comes across two 
men, one reading and the other 
writing. The beast pounces on and devours the reader but ignores the writer. Why? Because, as everyone knows, a writer cramps while a reader digests. *** *** Been there, done that and it's true. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 9th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Battle of Gangut Day (Russia) Christian feast day: Candida Maria of Jesus Edith Stein (St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) Firmus and Rusticus Herman of Alaska (Russian Orthodox Church and related congregations; Episcopal Church (USA)) John Vianney (1950s – currently August 4) Mary Sumner (Church of England) Nath Í of Achonry Romanus Ostiarius Secundian, Marcellian and Verian August 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (United Nations)[29] Meyboom (Brussels and Leuven, Belgium) National Day, celebrates the independence of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965. National Peacekeepers' Day, celebrated on Sunday closest to the day (Canada) National Women's Day (South Africa) Observances (click on the day for details) Melon Day Rice Pudding Day Adivasi Divas Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Night Co Working Day Hold Hands Day Nagasaki Memorial Day National Rebecca Day National Veep Day Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson’s Birthday Rhona Mitra’s Birthday King Von’s Birthday Jett Lawrence’s Birthday Eugene Harris’s Birthday Fun Observances Book Lovers Day August 9 is Book Lovers Day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book (or two) and spend the day reading. On this day, honor all the bookworms and book lovers in your life. If you are a book lover yourself, then treat yourself to some quality reading time. Book Lovers Day is also known as National Book Lovers Day in the United States. Stress Reducing Studies have shown that reading can not only be entertaining, but can also have many health benefits. Reading helps reduce stress, keeps the brain sharp, and can help you sleep better. Scientists have also found that those who read are much more likely to be empathic and understanding of others. How to Celebrate? Buy the book lover in your life gifts only a book lover would appreciate. Some ideas include: an e-reader, a first edition or a signed book, tea, a bookmark, or a bookshelf to accommodate their ever-growing book collection. If you are a book lover, take the day to show your books some love. Clean your bookshelves and rearrange your books – may we recommend by color? Get into your most comfortable clothes, curl up on your couch with a cup of hot tea, and take yourself on a great adventure with your favorite book. What about throwing a book themed party? Have everyone wear costumes from their favorite books and serve food featured in some of your favorite books. For example, serve tea and scones for an Alice in Wonderland themed party or apple pie and ice cream if Jack Kerouac is your favorite author. Visit your local library. If you don't have a library card, maybe it is time you get one. Encourage the children and young adults in your life to read. Did You Know… …that the Mahabharata is thought to be the longest poem ever written in any language? *** At the doctor’s office, a 20-something man was trying to make an appointment for a Mrs. Brown. Try as he might, he just could not remember her first name. Frustrated, he left. A few minutes later, I passed him outside the office on the phone.“Hey, Dad,” he said. “What’s Mom’s first name?” *** I grew up above my father’s tavern. When we were kids, we would race each other down the stairs every morning to sweep up the bar and find the change customers had dropped during the night. Years later, as an adult, I found out that my father would throw a few coins over the bar for us to find in the morning. It cost him only a dollar a day to have us fight to be the first one to clean the bar. *** My high school assignment 
was to ask a veteran about World War II. Since my father had served 
in the Philippines during the war, 
I chose him. After a few basic questions, I very gingerly asked, “Did you ever kill anyone?” Dad got quiet. Then, in a soft voice, he said, “Probably. I was the cook.” *** Why is there an expiration date on sour cream? —George Carlin *** In the hardware store, a 
clerk asked, “Can I help you find 
anything?” “How about my misspent youth,” joked my husband. The clerk shot back, “We keep that in the back, between world peace and winning lottery tickets.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 8th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Ceasefire Day (end of Iran-Iraq War) (Iraqi Kurdistan) Christian Feast Day: Altmann of Passau Cyriacus Dominic de Guzmán, founder of the Dominican Order. Four Crowned Martyrs Pope Hormisdas Largus Mary MacKillop Saint Smaragdus (and companions) August 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Children's Day can fall, while August 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday in August. (Argentina) Earliest day on which Defence Forces Day can fall, while August 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Tuesday in August. (Zimbabwe) Earliest day on which Father's Day can fall, while August 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday in August. (Brazil, Samoa) Earliest day on which Heroes' Day can fall, while August 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Monday in August. (Zimbabwe) Earliest day on which Melon Day can fall, while August 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday in August. (Turkmenistan) Earliest day on which Sports Day can fall, while August 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Saturday in August. (Russia) Father's Day or Bā bā Day (爸爸節), Bā Bā is Mandarin for "father" and "8-8", or August 8. (Mongolia, Taiwan) International Cat Day Namesday of the Queen (Sweden) Nane Nane Day (Tanzania) Signal Troops Day (Ukraine) Observances (click on the day for details) Scottish Wildcat Day Top 8 Challenge Day Odie Day National Bowling Day Dying to Know Day National Dollar Day National Frozen Custard Day National Braiders Day Ashura Digital Nomad Day National CBD Day National Liam Day National Mochi Day National Pickleball Day National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day National Tarantula Appreciation Day Peace Festival in Augsburg US Victory Day Wear Your Mother’s Jewelry Day Shawn Mendes’s Birthday Meagan Good’s Birthday Jentzen Ramirez’s Birthday JC Chasez’s Birthday Dustin Hoffman’s Birthday Fun Observances Happiness Happens Day August 8 is Happiness Happens Day, a day to celebrate all things happy. Created by the Secret Society of Happy People in 1999 as Admit You’re Happy Day, this unofficial holiday encourages people to be open about their happiness and to share it with others. Unlimited Happiness The holiday is based on the premise that happiness is unlimited and contagious and that sharing one's happiness and can bring a lot of joy in other people's lives. In addition, the unofficial holiday commemorates the day the first member joined the Secret Society of Happy People. In 2000, the Society expanded the celebration of happiness and declared August as Happiness Happens Month. How to Celebrate? While being happy can mean different things to different people, Happiness Happens Day encourages people to take stock of their lives and try to do and think about things that make them happy and to share this joy with others. Here are some ways to celebrate this happy day: Do something nice for yourself - after all, happiness starts at home. Make someone else happy by doing something nice for them. It can be something as simple as giving up your seat on the bus to someone else or a more elaborate gesture like volunteering your time and money to a charity of your choice. Studies have found that volunteering doesn't only help people bring joy in their lives but can also help them live longer. Participate in a HappyThon - a social media campaign run by the Secret Society of Happy People that encourages people to send happy, joyful and uplifting messages to people around the world. Did You Know... ...that in 2012 the United Nations has declared March 20 as the International Day of Happiness? *** Did you see the movie about the hot dog? It was an Oscar wiener. *** Did you hear the one about the guy who invented Tic Tacs? They say he made a mint. *** Person 1: I just burned 2000 calories in 20 minutes. Person 2: How?! Person 1: I forgot to take my brownies out of the oven. *** Every morning I think I’m going to make pancakes, but I keep waffling. *** There are only two types of computers in the world: those that waste your precious time and those that waste your precious time faster. *** My dog licked the crumbs out of my computer keyboard and earned an online college degree. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 7th (2) 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Assyrian Martyrs Day (Assyrian community) Battle of Boyacá Day (Colombia) Christian feast day: Albert of Trapani Cajetan of Thienna Carpophorus and companions Dometius of Persia Donatus of Arezzo Donatus of Besançon Donatus of Muenstereifel John Mason Neale and Catherine Winkworth (Episcopal Church (USA)) Nantovinus Pope Sixtus II August 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Filseta (Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church) Emancipation Day (Saint Kitts and Nevis) Republic Day (Ivory Coast) Youth Day (Kiribati) National Purple Heart Day (United States) Observances (click on the day for details) Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day Aged Care Employee Day Disc Golf Day Sandcastle Day Professional Speakers Day Mead Day Mustard Day National Friendship Day American Family Day Psychic Day Fast of Ninth of Av National Raspberries n’ Cream Day National Sea Serpent Day National Valentino Day Tassoua Luca Luhan’s Birthday Jen Sincero’s Birthday David Duchovny’s Birthday Charlize Theron’s Birthday Bruce Dickinson’s Birthday Fun Observances (2) Lighthouse Day August 7 is celebrated as Lighthouse Day in the United States as a way to commemorate the signing of the Act for the Establishment and support of Lighthouse, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers by the U.S. Congress in 1789. In 1989, the Congress passed a resolution designating August 7 as National Lighthouse Day. The day aims to recognize the importance of lighthouses in maritime navigation and for providing ships safe harbor during bad weather. How to Celebrate? While lighthouses are becoming less and less important for the maritime industry, thanks to technological advances in GPS and radar systems, their historical importance cannot be understated. Use this day to read about the history of lighthouses. If you are near the coast, why not visit one? Contribute to preservation societies and groups working towards preserving historical lighthouses. Did You Know... ...that before electricity was used to fuel the lighthouse lamp, some lighthouses used whale oil? ~~~~~~~~~~~ Sister's Day The first Sunday of August every year is celebrated around the world as Sisters’ Day. The unofficial holiday honors the strong bond that people share with their sister(s). Sometimes called National Sisters' Day in the United States, the holiday encourages people to celebrate the special relationship between them and their sister(s). This is a day to acknowledge the joy and love that your sister brings into your life and to make sure that she knows that you cherish all that she does for you. Describes Many Different Relationships While sister is usually used to refer to a female sibling, the term can be used for a variety of relationships. In many cultures, the term is used to address a female nurse, a woman who is in religious service, like a nun, or any other unrelated woman who shares a person's religion. Members of a sorority - a female social organization on college campuses - also call each other sisters. How to Celebrate? If you live far from your sister, call them or send them a card telling them how much you love them and appreciate them. If you live close to them, visit them or take them out for a nice meal and treat them to their favorite dessert. Don't have a sister who you share genes with? What about celebrating your female friends who have provided you the love and support that only a sister can? Did You Know... ...that a similar holiday, Rakshabandhan or Rakhi is celebrated by those who follow the Hindu religion around the same time as Sisters' Day? Celebrated every year on a full Moon day, the holiday honors the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. *** Texting acronyms can stump even the best parents: Mom: Your great-aunt just passed away. LOL. Son: Why is that funny? Mom: It’s not funny, David! What do you mean? Son: Mom, LOL means Laughing Out Loud. Mom: I thought it meant Lots of Love. I have to call everyone back. ~ Daughter: I got an A in Chemistry. Mom: WTF! Daughter: Mom, what do you think WTF means? Mom: Well That’s Fantastic. ~ Mom: What do IDK, LY & TTYL mean? Son: I don’t know, love you, talk to you later. Mom: OK, I will ask your sister. *** A client called my help desk saying she couldn’t send an e-mail. When I was done troubleshooting the problem, she interrupted me to ask, “Wait a minute, do I type @ in lower- or uppercase?” *** I was in a couple’s home trying to fix their Internet connection. 
The husband called out to his wife 
in the other room for the computer password. “Start with a capital S, then 123,” she shouted back. We tried S123 several times, but 
it didn’t work. So we called the wife in. As she input the password, she muttered, “I really don’t know what’s so difficult about typing Start123.” *** I was visiting my mother one day, when she passed the candy dish full of chocolates and took one for herself. “I thought your doctor told you to stop eating candy,” I said. “Oh, I don’t have to listen to him anymore,” she replied. “Why not?” “He died.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn P.S. Today's blog (8 Aug) will be out tonight ( 🤞 )

August 8th 2022 - Holidays and Observances Something is wrong with the site (or me?) and I can not post today's Blog. I will keep trying, but might for the first time in over a year have to double post on Monday. Sorry sandrewn

August 6th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Blessed Anna Maria Rubatto Hormisdas Justus and Pastor August 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day. (United Arab Emirates) Independence Day (Bolivia), celebrates the independence of Bolivia from Spain in 1825. Independence Day (Jamaica), celebrates the independence of Jamaica from the United Kingdom in 1962. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony (Hiroshima, Japan) Russian Railway Troops Day (Russia) Observances (click on the day for details) Mead Day National Mustard Day Cycle to Work Day National Disc Golf Day Sandcastle Day Balloons to Heaven Day International Sailor Moon Day Farmworker Appreciation Day National Root Beer Float Day Celebrations of San Salvador Fiesta Patronales Holiday National Carolyn Day National Henry Day National Jamaican Patty Day National Twins Day Sandcastle Day National Wiggle Your Toes Day Veronica Merrell’s Birthday Ty Simpkins’s Birthday Lucille Ball’s Birthday Leslie Odom Jr.’s Birthday Andy Warhol’s Birthday Fun Observances Fresh Breath Day August 6 is Fresh Breath Day; a holiday we think should be celebrated every day of the year. On Fresh Breath Day we suggest that you spend some time learning more about oral health and how to take care of your teeth and maintain fresh breath every day. How to Celebrate? If you are overdue or up for an appointment with your dentist, maybe today is the time to make an appointment with them. Replenish your stash of mints and breath fresheners. What about making your own organic breath fresheners? Chew on a pod of cardamom or a stick of cinnamon to get rid of that bad breath. Did You Know… …that the use of mouth fresheners can be dated back to 2700 BC in Chinese and Indian medicine? *** A man boards a plane and is seated next to an Air Marshall and his ‘sniffing dog’. Soon, the plane takes off and the Marshall says, “Sniffer, search.” The dog walks along the aisle, and stops next to a woman. He then returns to his seat and puts a paw on the Marshall’s arm. “Good boy,” says the Marshall. “What happened?” asks the man. “That woman is in possession of marijuana. We’ll arrest her when we land.” Once again, Sniffer searches the aisles. He stops beside a man, then returns to his seat, and places two paws on the Marshall’s arm. “That man is carrying cocaine,” the Marshall explains. The dog walks up the aisle again, then races back, jumps into his seat, and poops all over it. “What’s going on?!” demands the man. The Marshall nervously replies, “He just found a bomb!” *** An extensive government study has revealed that the leading cause of cancer in laboratory rats is scientists. *** Several years ago we headed to a nearby town to visit some relatives. I had a new car and was having fun driving fast on the twisty country roads. As we zoomed along, I noticed a three-legged chicken keeping pace with me. I slowed to get a better look at the speedster when it turned and went down a dirt road. I stopped, turned around and followed it. After a short ride, we came upon a house with an older couple sitting on the porch and dozens of three-legged chickens in the yard. I asked them, “Are these your chickens? They’re the fastest I’ve ever seen.” The old man said, “Yep.” So I asked him where they came from, and he replied, “When the kids were younger, they always fought over the chicken legs, so we decided to breed a three-legged chicken.” I nodded and said, “Well, they are fast, but what do they taste like?” He admitted, “Not rightly sure; we never could catch one.” *** At this point, the only thing Lady Gaga could do that would shock 
me is to come out onstage wearing a sensible pantsuit from Talbots. @JennyJohnsonHi5 *** As soon as the hospital made me put on one of those little gowns, I knew the end was in sight. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** G'Day, mate! *** *** *** Bye for now, sandrewn B.T.W. - The cat is over her left hand shoulder.

August 5th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Abel of Reims Addai Afra Albrecht Dürer, Matthias Grünewald, and Lucas Cranach the Elder (Episcopal Church (USA)) Cassian of Autun Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major (Catholic Church) Emygdius Memnius Oswald of Northumbria August 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Independence Day (Burkina Faso) Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders (Croatia) Observances (click on the day for details) Blogger Day India Pale Ale Day National Oyster Day National Underwear Day Braham Pie Day Kiribati Youth Day National Couscous Day National Dash Cam Day National Water Balloon Day Our Lady of Africa Tisha B'Av Umuganura Day Yungblud’s Birthday Lolo Jones’s Birthday Ja'net Dubois’s Birthday Elyse Dehlbom’s Birthday Cookiee Kawaii’s Birthday Fun Observances (2) Work Like a Dog Day August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, a day to work hard and to reward people who work day and night and are very productive. The unofficial holiday celebrates the English language phrase, working like a dog, meaning to work very hard. It is believed that the idiom comes from the hard work that working dogs - herd dogs, hunting dogs, rescue, and service dogs - put in during the day. How to Celebrate? Work hard. Put in extra hours at work, and who knows, you may be able to get in your boss’s good books. Do you know someone who is a workaholic? Spend the day honoring the hard work they do and celebrate their contribution to the workplace and society by doing something nice for them. Or, since most pet dogs don’t work much and prefer spending time lazing around, you could be a contrarian and celebrate Work Like a Dog Day by not doing any work at all! Did You Know... ...that there are dogs that can't bark? Basenji is a type of hunting dog native of central Africa that doesn't bark but makes yodel like sounds. ~~~~~~~~~ International Beer Day The first Friday of August every year is International Beer Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates the art and science of brewing beer and encourages people to try out new flavors of beers. International Beer Day was created in 2007 by Jesse Avshalomov, Evan Hamilton, Aaron Araki, and Richard Hernandez, in San Francisco, United States as a way to bring friends and strangers together over pints of beer. Between 2007 and 2012, the holiday was celebrated on August 5, but due to popular demand that the day be held on a Friday, the organizers changed the date to the first Friday of August. Multicultural Drink Beer is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting sugars found in cereal grains such as wheat or barley. Many beers around the world are brewed with hops, herbs, or fruits that add flavor to the drink. Thought to be the world's oldest beverage still consumed today, beer has been drunk by almost all cultures around the world throughout human history. Today, beer is the third most consumed beverage in the world only after water and tea. How to Celebrate? If you brew your own beer, share your brews with friends and family and get their feedback. Spend your evening at a bar trying out new types of beer. Take a brewery tour and spend time learning the science behind beer making. Did You Know… …that there are craters on Mars and on the Moon called beer? *** A man came through my lane at the grocery store with a jug of wine and a bouquet of roses. But before paying, he set the two items aside and said, “I’ll be right back.” He ran off, only to ­return a minute later with a second jug of wine and another bouquet of roses. “Two girlfriends?” I asked. “No,” he said. “Just one really angry one. *** What are the wildest things national park guides contend with? Questions from tourists, like these: • How much does Mount McKinley weigh? • Would the lightning be faster if 
it didn’t zigzag? • What do you do with the snow when it melts? *** Test Answers From Smart-Alecky Students • Q: 
What’s the name of a 
six-sided polygon? A: Sixagon. • Q: 
What part of the body is 
affected by glandular fever? A: The glandular. • Q: 
In The Tempest, why does 
Ariel sing in Gonzalo’s ear? A: 
She’s a mermaid and wants to be human. • Q: 
In comparison with large 
hydrocarbons, how would you describe small hydrocarbons? A: They’re smaller. • Q: 
Who were the Bolsheviks? A: A Russian ballet company. *** Q: If a red-house is made of red bricks, has a red wooden door, and a red roof, and a yellow-house is made of yellow bricks, has a yellow wooden door, and a yellow roof, then what is a green-house made of? A: Glass. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ... sandrewn

August 4th 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Aristarchus Euphronius Blessed Frédéric Janssoone John Vianney Molua (or Lua) Raynerius of Split Sithney, patron saint of mad dogs August 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Coast Guard Day (United States) Constitution Day (Cook Islands); first Monday in August[30] Matica slovenská Day (Slovakia) Barack Obama Day in Illinois in the United States 2020 Beirut explosion commemoration day in Lebanon Observances (click on the day for details) National White Wine Day International Clouded Leopard Day Assistance Dog Day National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day India Pale Ale Day Founder's Day Hooray for Kids Day Qixi Festival Meghan Markle’s Birthday Louis Vuitton’s Birthday Louis Armstrong’s Birthday Cole Sprouse’s Birthday Fun Observances Single Working Women's Day August 4 is Single Working Women's Day, a day reserved to recognize the important role that single working women play in our communities and societies. The unofficial holiday was created by Barbara Payne who realized that despite the important economic and social contributions of single working women, there were no holidays that celebrated their achievements, creativity, and courage. And thus, Single Working Women's Day (SWWD) was founded in 2006. SWWD falls with Single Working Women's Week, a whole week devoted to celebrating happily single women who are gainfully employed. No Longer a Stigma... As societies around the world have progressed, the age-old stigma associated with single and/ or working women is slowly but surely disappearing. Today, women do not have to be married and stay-at-home to prove their worth. Successful and accomplished single women can be found in every walk of life and they contribute to their workplaces and communities on par with their peers who are married or in relationships. ...But Still Many Challenges Despite this, there are many challenges that single working women still face in the workplace and in society. SWWD raises awareness about these issues and encourages people to find equitable solutions. The day also attempts to eliminate singlism - the stereotyping and discrimination of single people. It acknowledges that singlehood does not preclude happiness and satisfaction with life and that some people prefer going through life solo than with a partner. How to Celebrate? Honor all the single, working women in your life. Let them know that you admire them, respect their decisions and are inspired by what they do. In many parts of the world, being a single woman is still considered to be a shameful thing. Volunteer your time and money to organizations that work towards helping single, working women stand on their feet and be self-sufficient in these countries. Did You Know... ...that studies have shown that single people are much more social than married people? People with spouses and partners tend to spend less time with friends and more time with their families. *** After a health scare, I hugged my wife and whispered, “If something happens to me, the presents in my closet are yours.” She whispered back, “If anything happens to you, everything in your closet is mine.” *** My ESL students try so hard and are so appreciative. One student paid me the ultimate compliment when she said, “You teach English good.” Another assured me, “I will always forget you.” And a third insisted, “I thank you from the heart of my bottom.” *** If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn’t sit for 
a month. Theodore Roosevelt *** When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant, I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, 
I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. Mark Twain *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn I don't just copy the entries from last year. Example, the last entry in Wiki was a new one, the 2020 Beirut explosion. There were only three entries in last years' day observances, now it has twelve. I always add a few jokes and/or humorous picture/facts. You are all, worth the effort. Thanks.

August 3rd 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Anniversary of the Killing of Pidjiguiti (Guinea-Bissau) Armed Forces Day (Equatorial Guinea) Christian feast day: George Freeman Bragg, W. E. B. Du Bois (Episcopal Church) Lydia of Thyatira Myrrhbearers (Lutheran Church) Nicodemus Olaf II of Norway (Translation of the relic) Stephen (Discovery of the relic) Waltheof of Melrose August 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Flag Day (Venezuela) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Niger from France in 1960. Arbor Day (Niger) National Guard Day (Venezuela) Observances (click on the day for details) White Wine Day Clean Your Floors Day National Night Out Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day National Grab Some Nuts Day Regatta Day Makira-Ulawa Province Day Tony Bennett’s Birthday Martha Stewart’s Birthday James Hetfield’s Birthday Devon Lee Carlson’s Birthday Tom Brady’s Birthday Fun Observances Watermelon Day August 3 is Watermelon Day, an annual holiday that celebrates everyone's favorite summer fruit. Made of almost 92% water, the fruit is full of Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. So what are you waiting for? Go get yourself a few slices of watermelon to celebrate this delicious holiday. Watermelon is an ancient food that is believed to have originated in tropical Africa. Historians have found evidence of watermelon cultivation as far back as 4000 years ago. Today, many varieties of the fruit are grown in warm parts of the world. A Superfood Because of its high water content, watermelon is a good thirst quencher. In fact, in the Kalahari desert, where they are called tsamma, watermelons are one of the main sources of water during the dry, hot season. In the past, people crossed the desert only during a good tsamma season. Some studies have shown that the antioxidants in watermelon - carotenoid and lycopene - can reduce the risk of some types of cancer. All parts of the fruit are edible - its flesh can be eaten as is, cooked or juiced. In many parts of the world, the rind or the thick green outer covering of the fruit is stewed, fried or pickled. In some parts of in the China, watermelon seeds are dried and roasted and enjoyed like nuts. How to Celebrate Celebrate the holiday by having watermelon for all your meals. Have a big glass of watermelon juice for breakfast; make a lovely watermelon, feta cheese, and mint salad for lunch; and for dinner, make watermelon salsa to go with your fish. And finally, make some refreshing watermelon sorbet to end the day on a high note. Of course, have slices of the fruit as a snack all through the day. Have a garden? Why not spend the day finding out how you can plant a watermelon plant in your yard. If you do it today, you'll not have to make a grocery store run to get watermelons for Watermelon Day next year. All you'll need to do is take a walk in your garden! Did You Know… …that watermelon is the official vegetable of the state of Oklahoma in the United States? There is some debate between the botanical and gardening community as to whether to classify watermelon as a vegetable or a fruit. Botanists all agree that watermelons are a fruit, while gardeners usually tend to believe that it is a vegetable given that it is closely related to the squash, gourd, and cucumber families. *** One night while I was cat-sitting my daughter’s indoor feline, it escaped outside. When it failed to return the following morning, I found the beast clinging to a branch about 30 feet up in a spindly tree. Unable to lure it down, I called the fire department. “We don’t do that anymore,” the woman dispatcher said. When I persisted, she was polite but firm. “The cat will come down when it gets hungry enough.” “How do you know that?” I asked. “Have you ever seen a cat skeleton in a tree?” she said. Two hours later the cat was back, looking for breakfast. *** When my daughter and I caught only one perch on our fishing trip—not enough for even a modest lunch—we decided to feed it to her two cats. She put our catch in their dish and watched as the two pampered pets sniffed at the fish but refused to eat it. Thinking quickly, my daughter then picked up the dish, walked over to the electric can opener, ran it for a few seconds, then put the fish back down. The cats dug right in. *** “Halt!” shouted our drill 
instructor. He had noticed that, for the umpteenth time, a recruit kept going to his right on a left command. Our instructor approached the 
directionally challenged Marine 
and stomped on his left foot. “Now,” he said, “when I say ‘left,’ it’s the 
one that hurts.” *** Q: Which is faster, heat or cold? A: Heat, because you can catch cold! *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 2nd 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Ahudemmeh (Syriac Orthodox Church) Basil Fool for Christ (Russian Orthodox Church) Blessed Justin Russolillo Eusebius of Vercelli Peter Faber Peter Julian Eymard Plegmund Pope Stephen I Portiuncola Indulgence ("Pardon of Assisi"), the plenary indulgence related to St.Francis of Assisi (Catholic Church) Samuel David Ferguson (Episcopal Church) August 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Azerbaijani cinema (Azerbaijan) Our Lady of the Angels Day (Costa Rica) Paratroopers Day (Russia) Republic Day (North Macedonia) Romani genocide-related observances, including: Roma Holocaust Memorial Day (Council of Europe, European Parliament) Observances (click on the day for details) National Coloring Book Day National Night Out Culturama Day Nag Panchami National CAD Day National Hugh Day Take a Penny/Leave a Penny Day Ola Aphrodite’s Birthday Mark Lee’s Birthday Kris Wilson’s Birthday Charli XCX’s Birthday Ayden Mekus’s Birthday Fun Observances Ice Cream Sandwich Day What is better than a scoop of ice cream on a hot (or cold or rainy or snowy) day? A scoop of ice cream sandwiched between two layers of cookies or cake. In other words, an ice cream sandwich! Celebrated every year on August 2, the unofficial holiday is also known as National Ice Cream Sandwich Day in the US. Many countries around the world have their own version of the ice cream sandwich. In Iran for example, rose or pistachio flavored ice cream is sandwiched between two thin wafers, while in Vietnam, street vendors sell ice cream stuffed between two layers of bread. How to Celebrate? Visit your local ice cream shop and treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich. Make your own ice cream sandwiches and share with your family and friends. All you need is some wafers, cookies or biscuits and some ice cream. Experiment with different kinds of ice cream flavors and outside layers of the sandwich. What about making a chipwich, for example? It is an ice cream sandwich made of ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies. Did You Know… …that according to the International Dairy Food Association, chocolate mint ice cream is the second most popular flavor of ice cream in the United States, after vanilla? *** My sister is a know-it-all who bristles at anyone's well intentioned advice. But when our older sister gave her several clever tips, she was impressed. "I have to hand it to Pat," she told me. "She really is smart. Not Jeopardy! smart; more Wheel of Fortune smart." *** My mother was away all weekend at a business conference. During a break, she decided to call home collect. My six-year-old brother picked up the phone and heard a stranger's voice say, "We have a Marcia on the line. Will you accept the charges?" Frantic, he dropped the receiver and came charging outside screaming, "Dad! They've got Mom! And they want money!" *** My cooking has always been the target of family jokes. One evening, as I prepared dinner a bit too quickly, the kitchen filled with smoke and the smoke detector went off. Although both of my children had received fire-safety training at school, they did not respond to the alarm. Annoyed, I stormed through the house in search of them. I found them in the bathroom, washing their hands. Over the loud buzzing of the smoke alarm, I asked them to identify the sound. "It's the smoke detector," they replied in unison. "Do you know what that sound means?" I demanded. "Sure," my oldest replied. "Dinner's ready." *** Q: The man who made it doesn't want it. The man who bought it doesn't need it. The man who needs it doesn't know it. What am I talking about? A: A coffin. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** In case you didn't notice, today is his birthday! Happy Birthday to you Kris Wilson *** *** *** *** sandrewn

August 1st 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Armed Forces Day (Lebanon) Armed Forces Day (China) or Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army (People's Republic of China) Azerbaijani Language and Alphabet Day (Azerbaijan) Emancipation Day is commemorated in many parts of the former British Empire, which marks the day the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 came into effect which abolished chattel slavery in the British Empire:[31] Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Barbados, Bermuda, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago Earliest day on which Emancipation Day can fall, where it is commemorated on the first Monday of August, for example in Anguilla, the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands Earliest day on which Caribana carnival can fall, takes place on the first Weekend of August. (Toronto) Christian feast day: Abgar V of Edessa (Syrian Church) Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori Æthelwold of Winchester Bernard Võ Văn Duệ (one of Vietnamese Martyrs) Blessed Gerhard Hirschfelder Eusebius of Vercelli Exuperius of Bayeux Felix of Girona Peter Apostle in Chains Procession of the Cross and the beginning of Dormition Fast (Eastern Orthodoxy) The Holy Maccabees August 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which August Bank Holiday (Ireland) can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of August. Earliest day on which Civic Holiday can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of August. (Canada) Earliest day on which Commerce Day, or Frídagur verslunarmanna, can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of August. (Iceland) Earliest day on which Constitution Day (Cook Islands) can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of August.[32] Earliest day on which Farmers' Day can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of August. (Zambia) Earliest day on which International Beer Day can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Friday of August. Earliest day on which Friendship Day can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Sunday of August. (United States) Earliest day on which Kadooment Day can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of August (Barbados) Earliest day on which Labor Day (Samoa) can fall, while August 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of August (Samoa) Minden Day (United Kingdom) National Day, celebrates the independence of Benin from France in 1960. National Day, commemorates Switzerland becoming a single unit in 1291. Official Birthday and Coronation Day of the King of Tonga (Tonga) Parents' Day (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Statehood Day (Colorado) Swiss National Day (Switzerland) The beginning of autumn observances in the Northern hemisphere and spring observances in the Southern hemisphere (Neopagan Wheel of the Year😞 Lughnasadh in the Northern hemisphere, Imbolc in the Southern hemisphere; traditionally begins on the eve of August 1. (Gaels, Ireland, Scotland, Neopagans) Lammas (England, Scotland, Neopagans) Pachamama Raymi (Quechuan in Ecuador and Peru) The first day of Carnaval del Pueblo (Burgess Park, London, England) Victory Day (Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam) World Scout Scarf Day Yorkshire Day (Yorkshire, England) Observances (click on the day for details) World Wide Web Day Planner Day Doll Day Psychic Day Rounds Resounding Day International Childfree Day National Alpaca Day National Spider-Man Day DOGust 1st: Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs Albariño Day British Columbia Day Drukpa Tsheshi Festival Monday First Sermon Of Lord Buddha Guadalcanal Province Day Heritage Day in Alberta Homemade Pie Day International Can-It Forward Day Natal Day National Andrew Day National Minority Donor Awareness Day National Promise to Care Day New Brunswick Day National Raspberry Cream Pie Day New South Wales Bank Holiday Northern Territory Picnic Day Planner Day Play Ball Day Rounds Resounding Day Santo Domingo Celebrations Start Terry Fox Day World Alternative Games World Lung Cancer Day Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Hailey Peters’s Birthday Coolio’s Birthday Jason Momoa’s Birthday Robert Van Tromp’s Birthday Observances (click on the month for details) National Peach Month Romance Awareness Month National Fishing Month National Inventors Month National Water Quality Month Happiness Happens Month National Anti-Frizz Month National Catfish Month Fun Observances National Girlfriend Day August 1 is Girlfriend’s Day. It is unclear whether the unknown creators of this holiday wanted it to be a day for people to honor their female friends or for them to celebrate their female romantic partners. Either way, take this day to tell the special women in your life that they mean a lot to you, and that you love, honor, and respect them. The term girlfriend first came into use in 1863 as a way to describe a woman's female friend in youth. It was not until the 1920s when the word started being used as a way to describe a person's female romantic partner. How to Celebrate? While we think that every day of the year should be your girlfriend's day, Girlfriend's Day is a good excuse to do something extra special for that extraordinary woman in your life. Here are some ways you can celebrate this day: Do something special for your partner to show them how much you care and love them. Maybe surprise your partner with a gift and dinner? Or take them out to see their favorite band perform or arrange for a romantic lunch picnic in the park. Don’t have a partner? Why not celebrate your girlfriends with a girls night out or a girls only party. Watch Girlfriends, an American sitcom that follows the lives of four friends. Did You Know… …that in the fashion world, girlfriend style refers to a type of clothing for men that is borrowed from women's clothing? *** SCENE: My teenage daughter and me in the car. Lauren: Dad, do you know what the most commonly used letter in a girl’s name is? Me: Hmm, is it a consonant or a vowel? (Silence.) Please tell me you know what consonants and vowels are. Lauren: You’re no fun, Dad. Forget it. Me: What is a vowel? Lauren: OK, OK. A vowel is … ahh … eh … well, oh … uh … Me: Close enough. *** I was really embarrassed when my wife caught me playing with my son’s train set by myself. In a moment of panic, I threw a bedsheet over it. I think I managed to cover my tracks. *** Teacher: What is an evangelist? Student: Someone who plays the evangelo. *** For 98 percent of the students at the school where my wife teaches, English is a second language. But that didn't stop them from giving her Christmas cards. Still, their enthusiasm for the occasion sometimes exceeded their grasp of English. Among the many cards that flooded her desk were: "Happy Birthday, Grandma," "Get Well Soon," and "Congratulations on Passing Your Driving Test!" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

July 31st 2022 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Abanoub Germanus of Auxerre Ignatius of Loyola Neot July 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which the Feast of Kamál (Perfection) can fall, while August 1 is the latest; observed on the first day of the eighth month of the Baháʼí calendar. (Baháʼí Faith) End of the Trinity term (sitting of the High Court of Justice of England) Ka Hae Hawaiʻi Day (Hawaii, United States), and its related observance: Sovereignty Restoration Day (Hawaiian sovereignty movement) Martyrdom Day of Shahid Udham Singh (Haryana and Punjab, India) Treasury Day (Poland) Warriors' Day (Malaysia) Observances (click on the day or week for details) Raspberry Cake Day World Ranger Day Bubblegum Day National Avocado Day National Mutt Day Harry Potter's Birthday International Lifeguard Appreciation Day National Jump for Jelly Beans Day National Tree Day Reek Sunday Shredded Wheat Day Mark Cuban’s Birthday J.K. Rowling’s Birthday Fun Observances Uncommon Musical Instrument Day July 31 is Uncommon Musical Instrument Awareness Day, a day to celebrate odd, rare, experimental, and well, uncommon musical instruments. Throughout human history, musicians have tried to push the boundary of sounds and music by inventing newer and innovative ways of creating music. This day aims to encourage people to not only learn to play some of these uncommon instruments but also to make their own contributions to the world of music by making their own musical instruments. How to Celebrate? Learn about uncommon instruments. Some examples include the Xaphoon, Daxophone, and Bowfrideaphone. Start learning how to play an uncommon musical instrument. Did You Know… …that the earliest recorded music instruments are about 42,000 years old? Found in a cave in Germany, these flutes were made of bird bones and mammoth ivory. *** Traveling through the Midwest, I stopped at an Ohio welcome center to pick up a state map. I found plenty of brochures but no maps. Then I spotted two employees and asked whether they had any. “Sure,” said the first guy. “I’ll get you one.” As he walked to the back, the second guy explained, “We keep them in the storage room. If we leave them out on the counter, people just come in and take them.” *** Delta Airlines is infusing its cabins with a lavender-and-chamomile scent called Calm. The Week asked its readers to come up with a better name to match “the ambience of the packed economy cabin.” “Eau the Humanity” “Giorgio’s Arm-on-me” “Chanel No. 5 Inches of Legroom” “Claustrophobique” “Mist Connection” “The 99 Per-scent” *** Q: What do you get when you combine an insomniac, an agnostic, and a dyslexic? A: Someone who lays awake at night wondering the true meaning of Dog. *** If you stop eating doughnuts you will live three years longer, but it's just three more years that you'll want a doughnut. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn