National Fudge Day – My sister
made some great fudge for Christmas last year. I'm not a big fan of
fudge, but that was really very good. Fortunately for me, it
disappeared very quickly before I ate too much of it.
Fresh Veggie Day – Fresh
veggies, in my opinion, taste so much better than frozen or canned.
Although there is nothing wrong with the frozen and canned options,
fresh is far more flavorful and they retain more of their vitamins
and nutrients. If you have the option, chose fresh.
Father's Day – Celebrated on
the 3rd Sunday of June, this is a day to celebrate the
fathers in your life. There is speculation that this day began after
a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia in 1907 when a large
group of men, many of whom were fathers, were killed. Much like
Mother's Day, this is a day to spend time with your father if you
can, give cards or gifts or do something with your father that he
enjoys.
Bloomsday – This day
celebrates the life of James Joyce, an Irish author who wrote a
novel, Ulysses, which is set on this day in 1904. Mr. Joyce
chose this day for his novel because it was the date of his first
date with his future wife, Nora Barnacle. Dubliners celebrate this
day with readings from the book, or by dressing as characters in the
book. This is a picture from a previous years celebration.
Family Awareness Day –
Celebrated on the third Sunday in June, this is a day that goes well
with Father's Day as you are to reflect on the important role fathers
play in our American families.
Husband Caregiver Day – Also
going well with Father's Day, this is a day to honor husbands who
become caregivers for their wives or children for a wide variety of
reasons. This brings the meaning of love to a whole new level.
Ladies Day (Baseball) – On
this day in 1883, the New York Giants hosted the very first Ladies'
Day baseball game. Revolutionary for it's time, the Giants allowed
both escorted and unescorted ladies to watch the game for free. Just
to hazard a guess, I would think that most ladies didn't need to work
too hard to find someone willing to escort them to a baseball game.
To celebrate today, make your father a
wonderful meal of fresh veggies and fudge. Don't worry, he loves you
so he won't complain. Then ask him to escort you to a baseball game,
even if you're not a woman. Next, treat your father to a reading of
Ulysses. If your father is a caregiver, give him some extra hugs and
support.
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