May 30
May 30, of each year, National Hole in My Bucket Day is observed. This wacky holiday is in honor of the fun children’s song; There’s a Hole in My Bucket. The song which has origins in 1700 Germany, is about a back and forth conversation between Henry and Liza. Henry needs to fix his …
May 25
Another of the Who Knew?-type posts. It’s National Tap Dance Day. When I was a little kid, I took the “required” ballet and tap classes for a year. My mom has a picture of me in my tutu and one in my majorette costume for the tap recital. I imagine I only took for the year …
May 23
See a penny, pick it up… All day long you’ll have good luck. When you are out and about today, look on the ground for pennies. It just might be your lucky day! My mom was forever picking up pennies – or anything that’s cash-looking. She made a record over the years of how …
May 16
Today is National Biographer’s Day! National Biographer’s Day commemorates the anniversary of the first meeting of Samuel Johnson and his biographer James Boswell in London, England on May 16, 1763, and honors all biographers. A biography is a written account of another person’s life. Famous poet, essayist, literary critic, editor and lexicographer, Johnson …
Apr 30
s I love bubble tea (aka boba tea) and I’m so glad there’s a day for it. At one point, I considered buying a machine to make my own. Amazon now sells premade boba (of course!) In the 1980s, the Taiwanese developed a beverage combining the refreshing goodness of tea, the wholesome creaminess of …
Oct 31
IT SOUNDS like a bold claim to make, but evidence suggests that, if not for Scotland, Halloween would not exist – at least not as the world knows it.In medieval times, the 31st of October was the last day of the old Celtic calendar. Scots druids referred to it as Samhuinn, a term which loosely …
Sep 29
s If you know me, you know that I nearly always have a cup of coffee nearby, at all times. I’m glad that coffee has its own day now 🙂 The date might not be marked on your calendar, but if you are like more than 50 percent of adults who drink coffee …
Sep 11
The #911Tartan by designer Stacy Clark. This somber #tartan was designed to remember the fateful events of September 11, 2001. 9/11″ is literally weaved within the very fabric of the material. In 16oz wool the thread count is 234 (2+3+4=”9″) and the sett is 6.5″ (6+5=”11″), hence 9/11. In regard to the colors, the …
Sep 06
In another of the “Who Knew” Holidays… National Read A Book Day is observed annually on September 6th. Don’t keep it to yourself. Share the experience! Read aloud to anyone who will listen. Reading improves memory and concentration as well as reduces stress. Older adults who spend time reading show a slower cognitive …
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