National Memo Day – While the
memo is occasionally a useful method of conveying information
sometimes it is overused. Other times it seems that important
information still doesn't get to the people it needs to get to. But
I don't think it's the memo's fault. I think that most likely it is
the fault of whoever is sending the memo. So we should still
celebrate the memo today.
National Waiters And Waitresses Day
– Waiters and Waitresses put up with a lot of grief from their
customers. Not you, of course, I'm talking about other customers
with unruly children, obnoxious manners, poor tippers and humungous
mess makers. But in spite of all that, most of them are able to keep
their friendly attitudes and do a great job providing excellent
service. So lets give them a hand today, and maybe an extra big tip.
American Red Cross Founder's Day –
Clarissa Harlowe Barton founded the Red Cross in 1881 at the age of
60. The age when most people are thinking about retirement and
golfing 24/7. Then, she ran the organization for 23 years. Prior to
that she provided assistance to Union troops during the Civil War.
She led an amazing and inspiring life, you can read about it here:
http://www.redcross.org/about-us/history/clara-barton
I Need A Patch For That Day –
Created by the wellcat.com people, Thomas & Ruth Roy, this is a
day for patches. You can find a patch somewhere for just about
everything, just ask the Girl Scouts. Today I need a patch for
carpool driving.
World Day For Cultural Diversity For
Dialogue & Development – This is a day proclaimed by the
United Nations General Assembly in November 2001 for the purpose of
promoting diversity around the world. The UN would like communities
to understand the value of cultural diversity, realize that we can
all learn from each other, and live together in harmony.
Sister Maria Hummel Day – Born
on this day in 1909, Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, O.S.F., was an
artist and a German Franciscan Sister. She created the artwork for
the Hummel figurines which are very famous in the art world. It
should be noted that Adolf Hitler hated her art and although the
Nazi's allowed her to work, they banned distribution of her work in
Germany. In 1940, the Nazi's seized the convent that she lived in
and forced many of the 250 Sisters to leave. The 40 who remained
lived without heat or a means of support. Hummel continued to work,
sometimes even drawing pictures with a Jewish theme which was very
dangerous, but the Nazi's took half of the money she made and the
rest went to buy food for the Sisters. Sister Hummel became ill
during this time and never recovered. She died in 1946.
To celebrate today, write a memo to
remind yourself to be more understanding of cultural differences
among the people in the world. Then tell your children about Sister
Hummel and how brave she was to defy evil in her own unique way.
Next, go out for lunch and give your waiter or waitress a big tip.
Finally, find a Red Cross in your area and volunteer there for a few
hours. Remember to ask them for a volunteering patch before you
leave.
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