National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
– One of my daughter's favorite cookies. She'll be happy to
celebrate this day.
Red Rose Day – This is a day
to enjoy red roses, our symbol of love. This day was probably chosen
for this particular celebration because it is also Loving Day.
Loving Day – On this day in
1967, the US Supreme Court case Loving vs. Virginia was decided. The
Justices declared that laws banning interracial marriage were not
legal. While this day is not a federally recognized holiday, there
is a movement afoot to convince the President to make it so. The
Supreme Court case came about when Mildred & Richard Loving, an
interracial couple, married in Washington D.C. When they returned to
their hometown of Richmond, Virginia, they were arrested for
“cohabiting as man and wife, against the peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth.” And the rest is history.
Crowded Nest Awareness Day –
This is a day for your empty nest to refill. Adult children come
home for many reasons, the difficulty economy is a big one. Or maybe
you're parents have moved in with you because they can't be on their
own anymore. Whatever the reason for having a full house, this is a
day to look at the benefits and find any humor you can in the
situation....trust me, it will help everyone's survival.
National Jerky Day – This is
the second annual celebration of Jerky. This is a very popular snack
that is high in protein, low in fat, calories and carbs with the
added benefit being that it lasts forever. Well, maybe not literally
forever, I wouldn't test that theory if I were you. But it lasts a
long time. The practice of drying meats dates back to the Native
American's who didn't cart refrigerators around to keep their meat
cold, so this was their primary way of preserving food.
To celebrate today, give some red roses
to an interracial couple that you know and wish them a Happy Loving
Day. Next, head back home to share some jerky and peanut butter
cookies with the crowd living in your house.
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