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  1. March 6th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Chrodegang Colette of Corbie Fridolin of Säckingen Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba Marcian of Tortona March 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) European Day of the Righteous, commemorates those who have stood up against crimes against humanity and totalitarianism with their own moral responsibility. (Europe) Foundation Day (Norfolk Island), the founding of Norfolk Island in 1788. Independence Day (Ghana), celebrates the independence of Ghana from the UK in 1957. Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Alamo Day Day of Memorial And Respect For Veterans Day of the Dude Iraq Day Of Tolerance And Coexistence Discover What Your Name Means Day National Brian Day National Damien Day National Dress Day National Ford Day National Frozen Food Day National Oreo Day National Report General Service Administration (GSA) Fraud Day National Shirley Day National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day No Homework Day Stop Bad Service Day Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day Tyler1’s Birthday Tyler The Creator’s Birthday Shaquille O'Neal’s Birthday Jacob Bertrand’s Birthday Harriet Tubman’s Birthday Biannca Prince’s Birthday Fun Observances Dentist's Day Celebrate dentists all over the world and honor their role in keeping us healthy and smiling on March 6 or Dentist’s Day. Dentists tend to get a bad rap, but they are essential for keeping us and our communities healthy. Old Job Dentistry is one of the oldest medical specialization. Oral health has always been a source of trouble for people and a subject matter of great interest to physicians throughout human history. The first dentist in recorded history - Hesy Ra - is thought to have lived and practiced his dentistry in Egypt around 2600 BCE. Barbers as Dentists Before dentistry became an organized professional branch of medicine, barbers were part-time dentists, usually entrusted with the unsavory job of extracting teeth. Modern dentistry emerged during the late 17th century, though the lack of anesthesia and sophisticated equipment made going to the dentist a painful proposition. Today, dentists are an important part of any country's medical and health system. In addition to caring for people with tooth problems, dentists also perform surgeries to correct misaligned teeth and other problems affecting the jaw and the oral cavity. How to Celebrate? If you haven’t been to see your dentist in a while, use this day to make an appointment with them. Thank your dentist by sending them a thank you note or maybe some home baked goods – just make sure there isn’t too much sugar in them. Did You Know… …that the world's first dental school was opened by Dr. John M. Harris in Bainbridge, Ohio, on February 21, 1828? *** While I was serving as a juror, I chanced to share the elevator one morning with a visiting judge. He asked me where the jurors parked, and I informed him that we had our own lot several blocks away. Then it occurred to me that he might be having a problem finding a place for his car, so I continued, "but, Your Honor, they have a special place reserved for judges down below." "Yes," he said dryly, "I'm sure they do." *** Phil was driving down a country road late one night when he felt a big thud. He got out of the car and looked around, but the road was empty. Since there was nothing else to be done, Phil drove on home. In the morning the sheriff was standing at his doorstep. "You're under arrest for hitting a pig and leaving the scene," the lawman told him with a frown. "Please come with me." Phil couldn't believe his ears. "But how could you possibly know that's what happened?" he asked. "It wasn't hard," the sheriff replied. "The pig squealed." *** One afternoon I was walking on a trail with my newborn daughter, chatting to her about the scenery. When a man and his dog approached, I leaned into the baby carriage and said, "See the doggy?" Suddenly I felt a little silly talking to my baby as if she understood me. But just as the man passed, I noticed he reached down, patted his dog and said, "See the baby?" *** My Dad's favorite joke is indelible: Joe is a new man on a construction crew. The first day on the job, he opens his lunch box and mumbles, “Oh no, peanut butter!” The next day, “Peanut butter again!” This goes on for days, until another worker says, “Why don’t you ask your wife to make a different lunch?” Joe replies, “I’m not married. I make my own lunch.” Whether or not anyone else laughed, Dad certainly did. *** *** *** *** *** Which is why you should always keep your towel handy, I know I do. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Meanwhile...in Japan *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  2. Carey returned to his study table in the library after returning several books to the stacks. Notebooks and his laptop stacked neatly. Empty coffee cups and power bar wrappers dumped in a nearby garbage can. His last semester as an undergrad. Most students had already left campus for MLK weekend. Carey lagged behind, partly to finish up some loose ends, but mostly to put the finishing touches on his application to the RAND Corporation’s associate program. After a headhunter called him out
  3. March 2nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Air Force Day (Sri Lanka) Baloch Culture Day (Balochistan) Christian feast day: Agnes of Bohemia Angela of the Cross Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders Chad of Mercia (Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church) John Maron March 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness), First day of the 19th month of the Baháʼí calendar (Baháʼí Faith) and first day of the Baháʼí Nineteen Day Fast Jamahiriya Day (Libya) National Read Across America Day (United States) Peasants' Day (Myanmar) Texas Independence Day Adwa Victory Day (Ethiopia) Observances (click on the day, BD or week for details) American Citizenship Day International Rescue Cat Day James Ronald Webster Day National Banana Cream Pie Day National Egg McMuffin Day National Walter Day Toddle Waddle World Teen Mental Wellness Day Open Data Day Dr. Seuss Day Luke Combs’s Birthday Jon Bon Jovi’s Birthday Janhvi Kapoor’s Birthday Cindy Mello’s Birthday Becky G’s Birthday Savannah LaBrant’s Birthday Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Bryce Dallas Howard Method Man Rebel Wilson Desi Arnaz ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Mar 2nd, 2024 - Tue Mar 5th, 2024 International Women’s Week Sat Mar 2nd, 2024 - Wed Mar 6th, 2024 Read Across America Week Sat Mar 2nd, 2024 - Sun Mar 10th, 2024 Jewish Book Week Sea Week Sat Mar 2nd, 2024 - Sun Mar 17th, 2024 Iditarod Race Fun Observances Old Stuff Day March 2 is Old Stuff Day. Take some time on this made-up holiday to appreciate the beauty of all things old and vintage. Or you can reflect on the same old, and sometimes boring, things that you do every day and take the opportunity to change things up. The holiday is also sometimes called National Old Stuff Day in the United States. Increased Value While people often see old things as something to be replaced by newer, shinier things, not all of them are useless. Wines, for example, are more valuable and tastier as they grow older. Many old items like maps, books, jewelry, furniture, clothes, and artifacts also gain value as they age. This is because they represent workmanship and aesthetics of a previous historical era, as well as technology that may not exist in present times. Much more valuable than old inanimate items is the wisdom and knowledge we can get from old people. From old family members, one can learn their family history, their genealogy, and their origins. Old people can provide us a richer and more colorful account of the past than any history book can. Antique Versus Vintage Not all old things are created equal. Those who study history divide historical items into two groups based on their age. Antiques are items that are at least 100 years old, while vintage items usually have to be at least 30 years or more old. How to Celebrate? Sort out that crammed attic or basement, and throw away any old things you have no use for anymore. Or, start a vintage collection. Visit thrift stores and flea markets - who knows what treasures you may come across? Get together with your grandparents or someone older than you and ask them to tell you stories about their childhood and youth. Learn about what was going on in the world when they were growing up. Take a bit of time today to contemplate your life and to add a few new activities or hobbies to spice up your routine. Continuing on the theme of old things, perhaps you could pick up collecting old rocks? Did You Know… …that earliest known pieces of jewelry made by humans are thought to be about 100,000 years old? Found in a cave in Israel, the pieces were made from mollusk shells. *** I called a video shop to order the war movie Battle of the Bulge. "Hold on," said the clerk. "I'll check our aerobics tapes." *** I was hospitalized with an awful sinus infection that caused the entire left side of my face to swell. On the third day, the nurse led me to believe that I was finally recovering when she announced excitedly, "Look, your wrinkles are coming back!" *** My wife received a credit-card application in the mail that she had not requested. She didn't want it, but I did. So I crossed off my wife's name on the form, entered my own and returned the application. I soon got a phone call from a woman saying my application had been rejected. I asked her why, and she told me the card could only be issued to the person originally solicited by the offer. However, she invited me to reapply, which I did during the same telephone call. A few days later I got another call to tell me my second application had been rejected. Why? The woman told me their files showed that I had previously applied for a card and had been denied. *** At his 103rd birthday party, my grandfather was asked if he thought that he'd be around for his 104th. "I certainly do," he replied. "Statistics show that very few people die between the ages of 103 and 104." *** As my sister and I were counting the cows in a pasture, Dad glanced over at the herd and said, “There are 127.” “How’d you know?” we asked. He replied, “I counted their legs and divided by four.” Decades later, my kids give me the same look I gave my dad every time I pull that same gag. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  4. With new years eve and it's associated festivities just a day away, Andrew was keen to get an update on arrange-ments at Blue Bay, The Cameron and the Drakensberg Resort. He had, very deliberately, not communicated with any of the properties while at the game lodge knowing that if anything pressing came up they would contact him. Not that he micro managed - much - but he just wanted to be up to speed. They would be at Blue Bay this year and were looking forward to it, so while Ryan was on 'baby
  5. February 6th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Amand Dorothea of Caesarea Hildegund, O.Praem. Jacut Mateo Correa Magallanes (one of Saints of the Cristero War) Mél of Ardagh Paul Miki and Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan Relindis (Renule) of Maaseik Vedastus February 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (United Nations) Ronald Reagan Day (California, United States) Sami National Day (Russia, Finland, Norway and Sweden) Waitangi Day, celebrates the founding of New Zealand in 1840. Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) African American Coaches Day National Ashley Day National Chopsticks Day National Frozen Yogurt Day National Valentine Shopping Reminder Day Pay a Compliment Day Reclaim Social Day Time to Talk Day Safer Internet Day Ronald Reagan’s Birthday Natalie Cole’s Birthday Rick Astley’s Birthday Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Birthday Drita D'Avanzo’s Birthday Bob Marley’s Birthday Babe Ruth’s Birthday Axl Rose’s Birthday Ginny Lemon’s Birthday Aaron Burr Fun Observances Lame Duck Day February 6 is Lame Duck Day. The unofficial holiday honors anyone who is on their way out of their jobs or their elected office. Contrary to popular belief, a lame duck is not an injured or an uncool duck. Political Term Lame duck is a term usually reserved for politics in many democratic countries in the West and in Australia. It refers to a person or a group of people who are nearing the end of their elected term and will not be running for political office again. Risky Decisions Because their time in political office is limited, lame ducks are thought to have a freer hand in making decisions. Studies have shown that elected politicians towards the end of their tenure tend to make risky decisions. This is because they do not need to worry about the political consequences of their actions anymore. Stock Exchange The term lame duck however, originated in a field far from politics. Etymologists trace the first usage of the word to the London Stock Exchange in the 18th century. The term was used to refer to a defaulter - 'someone who couldn't pay his or her debts and then waddled off like a duck'. The usage of the term to refer to an elected official on his or her way out dates back to the late 19th century in the United States. How to Celebrate Honor any lame ducks you may have around you. If you personally know of one, throw them a going away party. If you are in the United States, learn more about the 20th Amendment to the U.S. constitution, also sometimes known as the lame duck amendment. Did You Know… …that a group of ducks is called a team or a raft? *** An exercise for people who are out of shape: Begin with a five-pound potato bag in each hand. Extend your arms straight out from your sides, hold them there for a full minute, and then relax. After a few weeks, move up to ten-pound potato bags. Then try 50-pound potato bags, and eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-pound potato bag in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. Once you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag. *** Things I overheard at my health club: “I’m only taking this class so I don’t eat for an hour.” “Who knew 40 years of neglect would have repercussions?” “Does this body make me look fat?” *** Could a ... ... librarian be called a bookkeeper? ... referee be a game warden? ... dairyman be a cowboy? ... cabinetmaker be the president? *** A man came in to give his application to the manager. But the manager asked, "Why is there a four-year gap in your application?" And the man responded, "Yale." The manager hired him and the guy said, "Thanks. I needed a yob." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  6. “Of course not. I discovered it when I stripped almost all of his magic. Which is why he wants Parallax’s star.” “You tortured you own brother and stripped his magic?” The feeling in the pit of Beckett’s stomach, the almost living entity he’d been feeling since his erupted, recoiled. “Of course not. It was council business. He’s a criminal who lives in Eshya. It was for the safety of others.” Kastor delicately put his bowl down, wiping the side of his mouth with his thumb and licking i
  7. February 2nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Groundhog Day Anniversary of Treaty of Tartu (Estonia) Christian Feast Day: Adalbard Cornelius the Centurion Martyrs of Ebsdorf February 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Philippines) Day of Youth (Azerbaijan) Earliest day on which Shrove Monday can fall, while March 8 is the latest; celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity), and its related observances: Bun Day (Iceland) Fastelavn (Denmark/Norway) Nickanan Night (Cornwall) Rosenmontag (Germany) Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances: A quarter day in the Christian liturgical calendar (due to Candlemas). (Scotland) Celebration of Yemanja or Our Lady of Navigators (Candomblé) Le Jour des Crêpes (France) Our Lady of the Candles (Filipino Catholics) Virgin of Candelaria (Tenerife, Spain) Victory of the Battle of Stalingrad (Russia) World Wetlands Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Ayn Rand Day Bubblegum Day - 1 National Bubble Gum Day - 2 California Kiwifruit Day Give Kids A Smile Groundhog Job Shadow Day Hedgehog Day Marmot Day National Brendan Day National Brown Dog Day National Catchers Day National Frank Day National Heavenly Hash Day National River Day National Tater Tot Day National Wear Red Day National Woman's Heart Day Number Day Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day Self Renewal Day Sled Dog Day The Record of a Sneeze Day Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 2FA Day Lung Leavin’ Day Shakira’s Birthday Farrah Fawcett Christie Brinkley Ayn Rand ~~~~~~~~ Fri Feb 2nd, 2024 - Thu Feb 8th, 2024 Publicity for Profit Week Fun Observances ( 3 ) Work Naked Day Do you dream of working from home in your most comfortable attire? Then Work Naked Day on the first Friday of February is the holiday for you. Created by author and home office expert, Lisa Kanare, the holiday is not about working without clothes (though you certainly can, if you would like to), but is about working from the comfortable confines of your home. Working from home not an option? In April, you can wear your pajamas to work. How to Celebrate? Ask your boss or supervisor if you can work from home. Remember, you don’t have to work naked from home if you do not want to. Wear your most comfortable pajamas and work in your home office or your backyard or from your couch. If you do decide to work naked, make sure you do not have any official teleconferences. If you run a company, what about instituting a work from home program? Did You Know... ...that research has shown that those who work from home offices tend to be more productive and happier than those who are forced to come to work every day? ~~~~~~~ Day of the Crepe February 2 is celebrated as the Day of the Crêpe in France. Called jour des crêpes, the holiday is associated with the Catholic feast of Candlemas. On this day households all over France make crêpes. This is because it is believed that crêpes symbolize prosperity. Thin Pancakes Crêpes are thin pancakes made from a batter of flour, eggs, milk or water, and butter. Thought to have originated in Brittany, France, they were traditionally made with buckwheat flour, though these days they are made with a variety of different flours including white flour, chickpea flour, and almond flour. Don't Drop the Coin In many French households, it is customary to make crêpes while holding a coin in your hand. The belief is that if you flip the crêpe in the air and catch it in the pan without dropping the coin, the upcoming year will be a prosperous year for you. How to Celebrate? Make crepes, of course! Not French or Catholic? That shouldn’t stop you from celebrating this delicious dish which is perfect for any meal of the day. Have crêpes for all your meals of the day – sweet crêpes for breakfast and dessert and savory crêpes with savory fillings for lunch and dinner. Did You Know... ...that the word crêpe comes from the Latin word crispus, meaning wrinkled and curled? ~~~~~~~ Play Your Ukulele Day On February 2 bring out your ukulele and strum it all day long because it is Play Your Ukulele Day. The holiday was first celebrated in 2011. Since its inception, the holiday is celebrated all around the world under the slogan bring the world together, four strings at a time. Hawaiian Instrument A ukulele, also sometimes called a uke, is a four-stringed instrument that was first popularized in Hawaii in the late 19th century. The instrument was a version of the machete, a four-stringed instrument native to the Madeira region of in the Portugal. It is thought that the ukulele was created by Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii. Popular Again Today The ukulele found its way to mainland United States in the early 20th century, where it became an important instrument in the jazz music and dance scene during the 1920s. It fell out of favor as the instrument of choice for musicians until the early 2000s, when the proliferation of online music and instructional videos made the ukulele a popular musical instrument again. The holiday is also known by several other names including International Play Your Ukulele Day, World Play Your Ukulele Day and World Ukulele Day. It is sometimes also celebrated on May 2. How to Celebrate? Know how to play the instrument? Take out your ukulele and entertain friends and family by playing it. If you have always wanted to learn how to play one, now is the time to make a trip to the music instrument store and get one and start learning how to play it. Start a band that showcases your ukulele playing skills. Did You Know... ....that the word ukulele in Hawaiian means jumping flea? It is thought that the instrument was so named because of the way the players fingers jumped around the strings. *** 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?” *** A coworker stormed into my friend's office, yelling, "Did you tell Joan I was a witch?!" Stunned, my friend sputtered, "No! I don't know how she found out." *** One of our visiting Italian students at Sheppard Air Force Base said he wouldn't be able to fly that day. "Why?" his teacher asked. Marshaling all the English he knew, the student pointed to his ears and explained, "It's my fallopian tubes." *** When a body was brought to her funeral home, my friend contacted the next of kin. Per previous instructions, the deceased would be cremated, she told him, so he needed to come in to identify the body. Considering the task at hand, the relative asked, "Does this need to be done before or after the cremation?" *** A friend was due to give birth around the same time that her oldest daughter was due to give birth to her first baby. On the morning my friend went into labor, I happened to drive by her house, wondering what she’d had. A sign on the front porch gave me my answer: “It’s an Uncle!” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** The great-great-great grandchildren of Dickens take a selfie with him on his 202nd birthday. *** *** *** This Is the Last Image the Spirit Mars Rover Ever Saw *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  8. The roads were clear enough the following Tuesday for the boys to go back to school. Caleb and Bryan certainly weren't ready to return to the grind of the American education system; however, Steve was absolutely ready to return. He loved the boys, but he was a little tired of playing babysitter, as cabin fever was starting to take hold, pushing the brothers into fighting over the tiniest slights. Bryan and Kenny got out of Diego's truck and went their separate ways. Both boys had grown a li
  9. WIDDERKIN VOE. *** "I couldn't resist checking, Kieran, and Harris was here for a while but then he left." "Three of the delegates want to talk to the Cultural Centre staff so we’ll be with you soon, Corey. Are there any clues about where he might be now?" "Not really. The receptionist told me he was asked to arrange a minibus tour so that’s one possibility. Otherwise I would suggest checking the accommodation places." "Hmm. That could be anywhere. Any other ideas how we
  10. You know, I wonder what that book was Ross was writing in yesterday? Does he keep a diary too? That would be universally weird, right? The boy next door that I adore keeps a journal just like me. I have no prior knowledge of such a notebook or if it is, in fact, a diary. Speaking of journals, I'm about halfway through this one. I should ask Mam to pick me up another one. Don't think for one minute that I'm abandoning you; you have been here at the most awkward juncture of my entire life. All my
  11. January 6th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Armed Forces Day (Iraq) Christian Feast day: André Bessette (Roman Catholic Church) January 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Christmas: Christmas (Armenian Apostolic Church) Christmas Eve (Russia) Christmas Eve (Ukraine) Christmas Eve (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Christmas Eve (North Macedonia) Epiphany or Three Kings' Day (Western Christianity) or Theophany (Eastern Christianity), and its related observances: Befana Day (Italy) Little Christmas (Ireland) Þrettándinn (Iceland) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Apple Tree Day Day of Los Reyes Dry Bean Day National Cuddle Day National Davis Day National Samantha Day National Smith Day National Take a Poet to Lunch Day National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day National Walker’s Shortbread Day Uruguay Children's Day/Ephiphany World Day of War Orphans Rowan Atkinson’s Birthday Ree Drummond’s Birthday Norman Reedus’s Birthday MattyB’s Birthday Keyshia Ka'oir’s Birthday Joan of Arc’s Birthday Tiffany Pollard’s Birthday Irina Shayk’s Birthday Hilaria Thomas Baldwin’s Birthday Eric Trump’s Birthday Arin Hanson’s Birthday Jay B’s Birthday Kate McKinnon Fun Observances Bean Day January 6 is Bean Day. If your question after hearing this is, why? Well, because beans are healthy – they are rich in proteins and fiber and they taste good. Some believe that this unofficial holiday, which is also known as Nation Bean Day in the United States, was created to commemorate the death anniversary of scientist Gregor Mendel. Known as the Father of Genetics, Mendel experimented on peas to discover the laws of genetic inheritance. Many Varieties Although many people around the world consider peas as part of the beans family, they are not technically beans. Botanists classify peas and snap peas as vegetables. Beans have been consumed by humans since ancient times. They are a natural source of proteins, fibers and vitamins and have a small environmental footprint. Today, there are 40,000 known varieties of beans around the world. Only a few of these are cultivated for human consumption. How to Celebrate? This is easy, have beans for every meal: baked beans for breakfast, red beans and rice for lunch, and bean soup for dinner. For dessert, have jelly beans, even though technically they are not beans. Make bean art. Use different colored beans to make pictures. Did You Know… ...that the leaves of a bean plant tilt towards the Sun in the day and fold up during the night? *** Here's my favorite dad joke, with me as the dad: Every Sunday on the way to church, we would have to stop at a railroad crossing. And each time, I’d tell my 12-year-old daughter, “A train just went by. Know how I can tell? It left its tracks.” I got a moan the first couple of Sundays. After a while, every time we’d pull up to the crossing, all I had to do was look in the rearview mirror and she would smile. My daughter is now a college graduate and lives out of state, but every time I cross those tracks, I think of her. *** My dad was not a jokester, but his fun side did come out once in a while. When I was 12, he took me to a Chicago White Sox game with a group from a local tavern. The game between the Sox and the Indians was in the ninth inning, with the Sox ahead by a run. I was having so much fun, I said, “I hope the Indians tie the game in the ninth.” The die-hard Sox fans we were with were horrified, but not Dad. He started cheering for the Indians to score, even as the men yelled, “Cut it out; you’re a Sox fan!” The Sox ended up winning, everyone was happy, and my dad and I laughed all the way home. I miss him tremendously. *** My father and I were in the snowplow he drove for work when I saw a switch encased in a box. “What’s this for?” I asked. “It’s to turn red lights green,” he replied. As we reached a red light, he pointed to the box. “Try it.” I hit the switch, and it worked—the light turned green! Only much later did I find out that it was his garage-door opener. *** Q. A prisoner is forced to go into one of three rooms, but he can choose which room. The first room is ablaze with fire. The second one is rigged with explosives that will go off as soon as he enters. The third contains a pair of lions who haven't eaten in years. Which room should he choose to survive? A. The third room—any lions who hadn't eaten in years would be dead! *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  12. March 17th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Children's Day (Bangladesh) Christian feast day: Alexius of Rome (Eastern Church) Gertrude of Nivelles John Sarkander Joseph of Arimathea (Western Church) Patrick of Ireland March 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Evacuation Day (Suffolk County, Massachusetts) Saint Patrick's Day, a public holiday in Ireland, Montserrat and the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, widely celebrated in the English-speaking world and to a lesser degree in other parts of the world. Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Camp Fire Girls day Doctor Patient Trust Day Evacuation Day in Boston Forgiveness Sunday Orthodox National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Day Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Birthday Sean Price’s Birthday Rob Lowe’s Birthday Nicky Jam’s Birthday Kurt Russell’s Birthday Hozier’s Birthday Hannah Dasher’s Birthday Tamar Braxton’s Birthday Grimes’s Birthday Dwight Eubanks’s Birthday Alev Aydin’s Birthday Haley Cureton’s Birthday John Wayne Gacy Rob Kardashian ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Mar 17th, 2024 - Sat Mar 23rd, 2024 American Chocolate Week National Ag Week National Animal Poison Prevention Week National Anonymous Giving Week National Poison Prevention Week Schools Library Media Center Week World Folktales & Fables Week Fun Observances Submarine Day March 17 is Submarine Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates the technological advances that make the use of the watercraft possible. It is thought that the unofficial holiday commemorates the date in 1898 when Irish engineer John Philip Holland showed his submarine design to the U.S. Navy. Modern Submarine Called the Holland Type VI submarine, his prototype was the first modern submarine design to work successfully underwater. His submarines became the first vessels to be bought by the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy. A similar holiday is celebrated on April 17 in the US as a way to honor the anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Submarine Force in 1900. Military Purposes Submarines have primarily been used for offensive military purposes throughout the 20th century. During World War I and World War II, they were used to sink enemy ships. In the present day, while submarines are still used by the military, they are increasingly being put to use for civilian benefits. Their ability to go deep underwater have made it possible for scientists to research marine life and sea beds. They are also sometimes used for underwater tourism. Most present-day military submarines run using nuclear power, though, in many parts of the world, diesel-electric submarines are also in common use. Submarine the Sandwich In many parts of the United States, a submarine is a type of sandwich. Usually made with a long roll of bread and filled with meats, vegetables, and spreads, this popular lunch dish is also called by other names like hero, hoagie, grinder, and sub. It is thought that the sandwich was named submarine because it resembles the shape of the underwater vessel. How to Celebrate? Learn more about the art and science of submarines. Celebrate the day by consuming as many sub sandwiches as you can. Watch movies that feature submarines. Did You Know... ...that the first known submarine was created in 1620 by Cornelius Drebbel? Cornelis Drebbel - Wikipedia *** While reviewing math symbols with my second-grade pupils, I drew a greater-than (>) and a less-than (<) sign on the chalkboard and asked, "Does anyone remember what these mean?" A few moments passed, and then a boy confidently raised his hand. "One means fast-forward," he exclaimed, "and the other means rewind!" *** After booking my 90-year-old mother on a flight from Florida to Nevada, I called the airline to go over her needs. The woman representative listened patiently as I requested a wheelchair and an attendant for my mother because of her arthritis and impaired vision. I also asked for a special meal and assistance in changing planes. My apprehension lightened a bit when the woman assured me everything would be taken care of. I thanked her profusely. "Why, you're welcome," she replied. I was about to hang up when she cheerfully asked, "And will your mother be needing a rental car?" *** My husband and I had been trying to have a third child for a while. Unfortunately, the day I was to take a home pregnancy test, he was called out of town on business. I had told our young daughters about the test, and they were excited. We decided if it was positive, we would buy a baby outfit to surprise their father when he got home. The three of us stood in the bathroom eagerly waiting for the telltale line to appear. When it did not, my thoughtful seven-year-old gave me a hug. "It's okay, Mom," she said. "The next time Daddy goes out of town, you can try and get pregnant again." *** A woman noticed her husband standing on the bathroom scale, sucking in his stomach. “Ha­­! That’s not going to help,” she said. “Sure, it does,” he said. “It’s the only way I can see the numbers.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** The Outrageous Length Of A Woodpecker's Tongue Reveals It To Be For Much More Than Taste Alone *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Did You Know Houdini Taught US Troops How to Survive a Torpedoed Ship *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  13. The Brotherhood: Awakening Chapter XVII By X It was a perfect night. That thought echoed in my mind as I soared back to The Club through the night sky. Using the gate would have been faster, but I wanted to savor the moment. I darted in and out of the clouds, frolicking in their mist like a child splashing in the waves on a beach. It was silly, really. Q was miles away, yet I felt him all around me. I felt the tickle of his feathers on my skin as if I were st
  14. Kieran and his friends, returned from the Realms, face troubles of a human kind.
  15. July. Karla banged the phone down. “Christ almighty!” Toby simply looked at her, a blank expression on his face. Typical for Karla, everything was a pain in the ass. “Go over to Horsepen. A kid left a stuffed animal or something.” “Aren’t I supposed to pick up those new mops at Islands Ace?” “Bring the damn thing back here first. I want it picked up before housekeeping throws it out.” Mid-summer. High season on Tybee Island. Now that he’d worked at Sav-Hil Vaca
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January 2nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Ancestry Day (Haiti) Berchtold's Day (Switzerland) Christian feast day: Basil the Great (Catholic Church and Church of England) Gregory of Nazianzus (Catholic Church) Macarius of Alexandria Seraphim of Sarov (Eastern Orthodox Church) Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah (Episcopal Church) January 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Kaapse Klopse (Cape Town, South Africa) The first day of Blacks and Whites' Carnival, celebrated until January 7 (Colombia) The ninth of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Western Christianity) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) 55 mph Speed Limit Day Happy Mew Year for Cats Day Motivation and Inspiration Day National Cream Puff Day National Erica Day National Personal Trainer Day National Pet Travel Safety Day New Year's Day Substitute Reconquest Day Swiss Cheese Day World Introvert Day Tfue’s Birthday Taye Diggs’s Birthday London Charles’s Birthday Dax Shepard’s Birthday Colby Brock’s Birthday Bryson Tiller’s Birthday Will Kirby’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue Jan 2nd, 2024 - Mon Jan 8th, 2024 Someday We'll Laugh About This Week Fun Observances (3) Buffet Day Want to hit the buffet table one last time before you start your New Year’s resolution? Then Buffet Day on January 2 is the fun food holiday for you. How to Celebrate? Visit your favorite buffet restaurant for lunch or dinner and try every dish on the buffet table. Just make sure you have time to nap after your meal. Get together with friends to host a buffet lunch or dinner at home. Host a themed potluck buffet where everyone brings a dish or 2 that fits the theme. Here are some ideas: sandwich buffet, salad buffet or a bacon buffet - where all dishes have to have bacon in them. Did You Know… …that the idea of a buffet table originated from an alcoholic beverage serving system in Sweden? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Run It up the Flagpole and See If Anyone Salutes It Day January is the month of new beginnings, so it is only fitting that January 2 is Run It Up The Flagpole And See If Anyone Salutes It Day. The name of the holiday comes from the English language expression, run it up a flagpole and see if anyone salutes it, which means putting new ideas and ventures to test and to see if they gain acceptance and popularity, just like a flag would have respect by people saluting it. Advertising Term It is commonly used in advertising and is a popular phrase in the United States. The day encourages people to be creative and to implement their ideas. How to Celebrate? Have a great idea? Run it by your friends and family to hear what they think. Want a style makeover? This may be the day to do it - ask your closest friends what you think of your new style. Want to start a new business? Go out and do your market research today. Did You Know… …that the world’s highest free-standing flagpole is located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan? Standing at 541 feet (165 meters), the flagpole is known as the Dushanbe Flagpole. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Science Fiction Day Science fiction fans around the world celebrate January 2 as Science Fiction Day. It celebrates science fiction writer Isaac Asimov's official birthday. The day was widely celebrated for the first time in 2012 and is usually known as National Science Fiction Day in the United States. Set in the Future The holiday focuses on a genre of literature that explores the effect of imaginary change through technological innovations, scientific discoveries, natural events and disasters and evolution on people and their relationships. Usually, works of science fiction (sci-fi) are set in the near or distant future, and unlike fantasy, sci-fi tends to stay away from the supernatural and the magical. Part of Popular Culture Many scholars of the genre believe that the first piece of recorded fiction - the Epic of Gilgamesh - was also the first work of science fiction. Others believe that sci-fi became a legitimate genre of fiction during the late 16th and 17th century with the emergence of modern science. Today, science fiction is a well-read genre of literature and a huge part of popular culture also in movies and TV-series. Father of Modern-Day Science Fiction Isaac Asimov is considered to be one of the fathers of modern-day science fiction. A prolific writer, he is thought to have edited and written about 500 books and hundreds of short stories. Considered to be one of the most influential science fiction writers of all times, Asimov is credited with coining the word robotics and for introducing the Three Laws of Robotics. While he grew up in the United States, Asimov was born in Russia sometime between October and January 1920. He officially celebrated his birthday on January 2. How to Celebrate? Read your favorite science fiction authors, watch science fiction movies and hold science fiction themed parties. Attend a short story and book reading that bookstores and libraries hold to showcase the works of classic and new science fiction authors. Encourage young readers in your life to pick up a science fiction book or short story to read. Did You Know… …that Asimov had a fear of flying? According to some sources, he flew on an airplane only twice in his life. In addition to being aviophobic, he was a claustrophiliac - he loved to be in enclosed places. *** Six Dumb Questions Real Lawyers Asked In Court “How many times have you committed suicide?” “Were you alone or by yourself?” “Was it you or your brother who was killed?” “Without saying anything, tell the jury what you did next.” “Was that the same nose you broke as a child?” “Now, doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?” *** If you’re interested in becoming a lawyer, you’ll need a degree. But as these court transcripts reveal, the question is, in what? Attorney: "How was your first marriage terminated?" Witness: "By death." Attorney: "And by whose death was it terminated?" Witness: "Guess." Attorney: "Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?" Witness: "All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight." *** Justice isn't just blind—it's snickering at these real courtroom give-and-takes: Judge (to young witness): Do you know what would happen to you if you told a lie? Witness: Yes. I would go to hell. Judge: Is that all? Witness: Isn't that enough? Q: Isn't it a fact that you have been running around with another woman? A: Yes, it is, but you can't prove it! Q: Have you ever heard about taking the Fifth? A: A fifth of wine? Q: No, the Fifth Amendment. Q: What did your sister die of? A: You would have to ask her. I would be speculating if I told you. *** I was walking along a back road when two bunnies suddenly leapt into the air and landed one on top of the other. To my astonishment, I saw that one had pushed the other onto a stout groundhog. In disgust, he lifted his nose with a grunt and a distinct 
snarl, as if to say, “These rabbits nowadays! What do they teach their children?” After the startled and likely embarrassed bunnies scuttled away, the groundhog stayed in the same position for a few moments before waddling off, still in a huff. I’ll never forget that woodchuck’s shocked face! *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** (Updated) Queen Elizabeth II was related to Vlad the Impaler, making King Charles III the 'heir to Dracula's bloodline.' *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  17. Monday Yes, it’s been eating me since last night: what did Bobby and Billy talk about last night on the phone? I shouldn’t have given Bobby that number! I should have told him to fuck the hell off! But, what’s worse is that Billy seemed so willing to talk to Bobby over me once I told him that Bobby wanted his number. I shouldn’t be jealous. They should be ‘just friends’, but my gut is telling me otherwise. Billy must sense it too! Bobby is being a little obvious here. He sounds n
  18. When Stawren and Lyoth headed off to access the computer terminal, Fonith, Phentrom, and Captain Suoki made their way back down the hall toward the docking bay. As they approached the door, Fonith made them stop. Quite a lot of commotion was coming from one side of the hanger, but their view was blocked by a cart loaded with huge crates. Fonith motioned toward the wall, and the three of them crept along the perimeter of the room until they were right beside the Cometskipper. To the surpris
  19. February 17th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Seven Founders of the Servite Order Alexis Falconieri Constabilis Donatus, Romulus, Secundian, and Companions Fintan of Clonenagh Janani Luwum (Anglican Communion) Lommán of Trim February 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Independence Day, celebrates the independence declaration of Kosovo in 2008, still partially recognized. Revolution Day (Libya) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Analog to Digital TV Day Champion Crab Races Day February 17th Revolution My Way Day National Cabbage Day National Cafe au Lait Day National Public Science Day National Tennis Pro Day Who Shall I Be Day World Human Spirit Day World Pangolin Day Michael Jordan’s Birthday David Goggins’s Birthday Bonnie Wright’s Birthday Billie Joe Armstrong’s Birthday Alex Vargas’s Birthday Rene Russo’s Birthday Paris Hilton’s Birthday Denise Richards Joseph Gordon-Levitt ~~~~~~~~~ Sat Feb 17th, 2024 - Mon Feb 19th, 2024 Simplot Games Sat Feb 17th, 2024 - Sat Feb 24th, 2024 National FFA Week Sat Feb 17th, 2024 - Sun Mar 25th, 2024 Real Bread Week Fun Observances Random Act of Kindness Day February 17, is a day to practice kindness and pay it forward. The unofficial holiday is also known as National Random Act of Kindness Day in the United States. One-Sided Concern Considered to be a core value of most religions and cultures, kindness is the act of showing concern for others, loved ones and strangers, without any expectations of any consideration in return. Spreads Happiness and Health Studies have shown that being compassionate not only helps other people, but also makes one happy and healthier. People who are kind are thought to have lower risk for heart and blood pressure-related diseases. September 1 in New Zealand In New Zealand, Random Act of Kindness Day or RAK has been celebrated on September 1 since 2004. Other kindness related holidays one can celebrate during the year include Be Kind to Lawyers Day and World Kindness Day. How to Celebrate? Every day should be a day to be kind, but here are some easy ways to spread kindness around on this day. Smile at a stranger at your bus stop. Say "thank you" to your bus driver for driving you safely. Compliment a friend. Buy your co-worker their favorite snack. Help your neighbor mow their lawn. Pay for the groceries of the person behind you in the checkout line. Did You Know… …that randomness is a mathematical concept? In statistics and probability, a random event means that it cannot be predicted. *** I worked at a boarding kennel where people leave their dogs and cats while on vacation. One morning I had taken a cat out of his cage, and after playing with him and replenishing his food and water, I put him back in. A few minutes later, I was surprised to see the feline at my feet, since the cage doors lock automatically when they’re shut. I couldn’t figure out how the cat escaped, until I bent down to pick him up and spied his nametag: “Houdini.” *** Living in a household with eight indoor cats requires buying large amounts of kitty litter, which I usually get in 25-pound bags—100 pounds at a time. When I was going to be out of town for a week, I decided to go to the supermarket to stock up. As my husband and I both pushed shopping carts, each loaded with five large bags of litter, a man looked at our purchases and queried, “Bengal or Siberian?” *** 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. *** My 85-year-old grandfather was rushed to the hospital with a possible concussion. The doctor asked him a series of questions: “Do you know where you are?” “I’m at Rex Hospital.” “What city are you in?” “Raleigh.” “Do you know who I am?” “Dr. Hamilton.” My grandfather then turned to the nurse and said, “I hope he doesn’t ask me any more questions.” “Why?” she asked. “Because all of those answers were on his badge.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn (Todays' blog would not let me add any new jokes or pictures, sorry.)
  20. HURRICANE ARLENE: NOAA SPECIAL DISCUSSION 500 AM WED JUN 21 2023 AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFTS REPORTED 700-MB FLIGHT-LEVEL WINDS OF 128 KT IN THE NORTHEASTERN EYEWALL. IN ADDITION, THE CENTRAL PRESSURE HAS FALLEN TO 928 MB. BASED ON THIS DATA, ARLENE HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE. THE TIGHTLY-CLUSTERED TRACK GUIDANCE HAS CHANGED LITTLE. THE EYE SHOULD MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE FLORIDA GULF COAST IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS. ARLENE IS EXPECTED TO BRING INTENSE WI
  21. Ho hum First day of spring came and we got snow snow snow 😛 Definitely there are those of you out their that are giggling like skewl gurls on the playground Well I hope your comeuppance comes soon . So was looking for a place that I could find some more gay themed movies than Prime and Nexflix and then came across a free streaming service called Tubi which I believe is available in Canada and the US of A. Their is a lot of movies on there, some not so good quality and some good quality. Some in foreign languages with subtitles, others dubbed into English, others made in English. I sat around last weekend holed up at home watching nothing but movies. The thing was I was literally physically and mentally exhausted after. There seems to be soooo many gay movies out there that don't have happy endings. I mean, watching all the movies, one could say that gay relationships can't end happy . I can think of a couple maybe higher budget ones that do. Love, Simon and Handsome Fella. So that is my question to you, can you tell me a happy ending gay movie this week? Maybe not all of us can stream it, so maybe don't put in a trailer or link as what is seen in the US of A, may not be able to be seen anywhere else. Even if they are ones that I might have to go to my vault and crack out my credit card to watch Okay, now onto the important stuff. What happened this past week on the GA News Blog 🥳 Monday, can you believe it has been a month since our last Signature Feature? Then it was onto Tuesday where we got a Deep Dive on Romance This week of the month always means Wednesday is followed up to Monday with our Signature Feature Excerpt: Thursday, GA was taken over by Valkyrie and her rag tag army of molting penguins, discussing the Poetry Anthology Friday, she was back to introduce the Friday Prompts: Saturday was a whole new Writing Article on Violence I'm curious, even if you haven't followed this week, with this list, off the top of your head how many Words of the Day did you not know? leprechaun, muskellunge, merganser, psoriasis, irate, larder, nectarine Upcoming Writing Events Poetry Anthology - Seasons, will be due April 1st 2024. Click here for all the information and more that you will need. Secret Author Contest - More information to come. Annual Anthology - In Too Deep - Due October 1st 2024. Click here for all the information and more that you will need. Prompt Team Event/Contest - More information to come. Member Participation Blogs - Great way to promote yourself!! Ask a Author 3.0 If you have a author you want to get some answers from, write a PM to @astone2292 Author Guess Who Get our members to guess who you are and also let everyone know who you are. Also write a PM to @astone2292 Here is the look at the past weeks postings on all our Authors and Poets! 6 Recently Updated 'Signature Author' Stories The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour Only Prompts by Mikiesboy The Great Mirror of Same-Sex Love - Poetry by AC Benus The Ultimate Vehicle of Earthly Bliss by AC Benus tim's Bits and Pieces by Mikiesboy 3 Recently Updated 'Classic Author' Stories Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W Sands of Time by Roland Window Stories by Ronyx 1 Recently Updated 'Promising Author' Stories The Man I Like Might Be A Delinquent by lilansui 31 Recently Updated 'Author' Stories Between Two Mountains by James Carnarvon Jail Cell Love Affair by Lee Wilson Thicker Than Water by John Henry Oregon in the Fall by drown Touch: A survival story. by Rhythminthemind Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Country Retreat by quokka Special Circumstances by lawfulneutralmage A Wizard's War by TeamStilinski Luminosity-The Return (book 2) by paren01 Who's Afraid of Joe Vincente by chris191070 Of Pride and Power by W_L Heat by MythOfHappiness They may not mean to, but they do by Robert Hugill Andre and Chris by Paladin Life's a Dreamboat by J92 Re-Education by Justin4Fun Trash Polka by Demiurge The Man I Like Might Be A Delinquent by lilansui The Shadowy Path by Lupus Abraham Etheridge by Mac Rountree All My Dreams Pass Before My Eyes by JLynch **Complete** Goldstein Johnson & Cole (2024 re-write) by Mancunian **Complete** No going back by Robert Hugill The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Sneakin by penguinsrgay **Complete** Sands of Time by Roland Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Res Publica Christiana by W_L Any Way Out by Leslie Lofton Widderkin V. O. E. by Palantir Read, Write, and REVIEW!!! (Don't forget to Recommend too!)
  22. Young Wesley has spent his life trying to be a decent boy. Always holding back, always trying to make the right decision. But when a young group of delinquents step into his life, they begin to free him from what he knew as being right and wrong. However, these other teens are a lot more than what they seem. Beware the full moon, the new moon, and every dark hour in between!
  23. December 6th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Anniversary of the Founding of Quito (Ecuador) Armed Forces Day (Ukraine) Christian feast day: Abraham of Kratia Aemilianus (Roman Catholic Church) Denise and companions Blessed János Scheffler María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras Nicholas of Myra, and its related observances: St Nicholas Day, where St. Nicholas/Santa Claus leaves little presents in children's shoes. (International) December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Spain) Day of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Finland from Russia in 1917. National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Canada) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Mitten Tree Day National Gazpacho Day National Miners Day National Pawnbrokers Day National Travis Day World Trick Shot Day Princess Sofia’s Birthday Satoru Iwata’s Birthday Millie Davis’s Birthday Nathan Blair’s Birthday Kenneth Copeland’s Birthday Mike Wilkerson’s Birthday Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Birthday Frankie Beverly’s Birthday EvanTubeHD’s Birthday Stella Chuu’s Birthday That Girl Nicole’s Birthday Darian Rojas’s Birthday A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wed Dec 6th, 2023 - Sun Dec 10th, 2023 Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Wed Dec 6th, 2023 - Tue Dec 12th, 2023 Computer Science Education Week National Influenza Vaccination Week Fun Observances (2) Put on Your Own Shoes Day December 6 is Put On Your Own Shoes Day. It is a day to, well, put on your own shoes or if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, strap on your own sandals. Other than encouraging people to make sure they put on their own shoes while they step out of their homes, it is unclear what the unknown creator wanted to achieve with this obviously made-up holiday. Perhaps it was created by someone with young children as a way to prompt them to start learning how to wear and lace up their shoes. Worn Since Antiquity Shoes have been part of the human wardrobe since antiquity - the oldest preserved shoe in the world was found in Armenia and is believed to be at least 5000 years old. For most of history, shoes were basic and were used to protect the feet from the elements rather than for comfort and fashion. In fact, shoes made specifically for the left and the right feet were not invented until the 1800s. Today, shoes are a billion dollar industry around the world, with footwear being a major fashion item. How to Celebrate Put on your own shoes, of course. If you have kids who are learning to put on their shoes, maybe today is the day to let them do it all by themselves. Did You Know… …that both men and women wore shoes with heels until the 18th century? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Microwave Oven Day December 6 is Microwave Oven Day. It is a day to celebrate and honor the invention that has made the lives of college students, single people and over-worked parents easier, by making it convenient and faster for them to cook and reheat food. It is unclear why the anonymous creators of the unofficial holiday chose this date to celebrate the common household appliance. Heats by Agitating Molecules Invented by American engineer Percy Spencer during World War II, a microwave oven uses electromagnetic waves to heat and cook food. The waves produce heat by agitating the water, fat and sugar molecules in food and cook it. Because of this, food tends to heat and cook faster and more evenly than other cooking methods. A New Industry Microwave ovens were first commercially sold in the United States in 1946 under the name Radarange. They rapidly became a coveted kitchen appliance and spawned a whole section of the food industry. Now, one can find ready-to-microwave meals and microwave cookbooks in grocery stores around the world. Creating Equality in the Kitchen Short cooking times also meant that women did not have to spend a bulk of their time in the kitchen and could use it to pursue activities that they previously did not have time for. In addition, microwave ovens also made it possible for men, who traditionally did not cook, to cook meals for themselves and for their families. How to Celebrate? Make all your meals and snacks for the day using a microwave oven. If you are in the market for a microwave oven, today might be the day to bring one home? Did You Know… ...that the Sun and Jupiter emit microwaves? Astronomers study them using radio telescopes. *** Our boatswain's mate was a smoker who would toss his matches overboard. Then one day, he surprised us all when he popped a cigarette in his mouth and produced an expensive lighter from his pocket. With great fanfare, he flipped open the top, flicked the spark wheel, lit his cigarette ... then chucked the lighter overboard. *** Dear Charlie, We’ve been neighbors for six tumultuous years. When you borrowed my snowblower, you returned it in pieces. When I was sick, you blasted Metallica. And when your dog decorated my lawn, you laughed. I could go on, but I’m not one to hold grudges. So I am writing this letter to tell you that your house is on fire. Cordially, Harry *** The last time we changed from daylight saving time, a preacher friend posted, “For those who habitually show up 15 minutes late to church, allow me to remind you that tonight is the night you set your clock back 45 minutes.” *** My cat just walked up to the paper shredder and said, “Teach me 
everything you know.” *** Our 4-year-old granddaughter, Ivy, has been taking riding lessons for over a year. One day during breakfast, she was talking with her mom about horseshoes. Ivy’s mom said the person trained to shoe a horse is called a farrier. “Are they little people with wings?” Ivy asked. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** " I Love Winter " *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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December 2nd 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Armed Forces Day (Cuba) Christian feast day: Avitus of Rouen Bibiana Channing Moore Williams (Anglicanism) Chromatius Habakkuk (Eastern Orthodox) December 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (United Nations) Lao National Day National Day (United Arab Emirates) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Asom Divas Bartender Appreciation Day Business of Popping Corn Day International Sweater Vestival National Anytime Hawaiian Day National Bartender Day National Build Joy Day National Katherine Day National Mutt Day National Skip School Day Safety Razor Day SKYWARN™ Recognition Day Special Education Day World Computer Literacy Day World Pollution Prevention Day Candle Day Play Basketball Day Global Fat Bike Day Ssundee’s Birthday Ryker Person’s Birthday Nailah Blackman’s Birthday Nelly Furtado’s Birthday Juice WRLD’s Birthday Lucy Liu’s Birthday Charlie Puth’s Birthday Gianni Versace’s Birthday Britney Spears’s Birthday Action Bronson’s Birthday Abra’s Birthday Aaron Rodgers’s Birthday Teairra Marí’s Birthday Pedro Vargas’s Birthday Fun Observances Fritters Day December 2 is Fritters Day, an unofficial holiday that is dedicated to the snack made by frying battered vegetables, fruits or meat. Traditionally thought to be types of cake, fritters are usually deep fried and can be served as snack, main course or even dessert. In many cultures, they are considered to be fast and casual food, commonly prepared by street side vendors. Fritters are also sold at fairs and festivals. Culinary Controversy There is some debate within the culinary community as to what kind of fried food can be considered a fritter. Some culinarians believe that anything that is battered and fried is a fritter, while others assert that a fritter must have the main ingredient chopped up and fried with the flour batter or dough. This can lead to some confusion over the nomenclature of fried foods - corn dogs are not considered to be fritters, because they are made by battering and frying a whole corn dog. Fried candy bars on the other hand, while being the sweet version of a fried corn dog – a whole candy bar battered and fried, are often called fritters. Different Varieties Every culture around the world has its own version of the fritter. In the United States, fritters are usually made by mixing vegetables or fruits with a batter of flour and eggs. Popular fritters include corn fritters, apple fritters, and crab cakes. In Japan, tempura is a popular type of fritter and is served with sauces or with other dishes. In many parts of India, and Pakistan, fritters are called pakora and are made by mixing vegetables - usually onions or potatoes - with a batter of chick pea flour and deep frying them. How to Celebrate? Have fritters for all your meals. Start the day with donuts, have tempura for lunch, onion pakoras for a snack and corn fritters for dinner. For dessert, have churros - a sweet fritter of Spanish origin - with a cup of hot chocolate. Make your own fritters at home. Experiment with the flavors - raid your fridge and fry whatever you can think can be fried with batter. Of course, if all one has to do is batter and fry something to make a fritter, does that make deep fried Twinkies a Twinkie Fritter? The mind boggles indeed. Did You Know… …that the word fritter has another definition, unrelated to food, in the English language? It means to waste something, usually unwisely. *** 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. *** Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asks a young engineer fresh out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, "And what starting salary are you looking for?" The engineer replies, "In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer inquires, "Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?" The engineer sits up straight and says, "Wow! Are you kidding?" The interviewer replies, "Yeah, but you started it." *** A man was having premature ejaculation problems so he went to the doctor. The doctor said, "When you feel like you are getting ready to ejaculate, try startling yourself." That same day the man went to the store and bought himself a starter pistol and ran home to his wife. That night the two were having sex and found themselves in the 69 position. The man felt the urge to ejaculate and fired the starter pistol. The next day he went back to the doctor who asked how it went. The man answered, "Not well. When I fired the pistol, my wife pooped on my face, bit three inches off my penis, and my neighbor came out of the closet with his hands in the air." *** “Patient in to ER at 0400 with no complaints: ‘I have been having chest pain for 4 months but I am not having chest pain now. The reason I’m here now is because I heard that 4am is the best time to come cause there are not that many people.’ ” “Had a woman call 911 because she ‘had déjà vu in the shower and got nervous.’” “Got a frantic call from a woman who claimed she had overdosed and needed help immediately. We arrive on scene, and she hands us an empty mint container, saying she took them all. That night she learned that you cannot overdose on mints.” Source: Overheard in the ER *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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