Car Insurance Day
– On this day in 1898, Traveler's Insurance Company issued the
first car insurance policy. In 1927, not necessarily on this day,
Massachusetts became the first state to make car insurance mandatory.
G.I. Joe Day –
Launched by Hasbro in February 1964, G.I. Joe was the first doll
that parents found acceptable for their sons to play with, mostly
because it was called an “action figure” instead of a “doll”.
Parents can be kind of funny
about the suggestion that their sons should play with dolls so the
creators decided that the term “action figure” would make this
toy much more acceptable.
Hula In The Coola Day
– On this day, usually more for those of us in the frozen north
than for those basking in the warm southern sun (although this year
even the southern states are pretty darn chilly), we should forget
about winter by getting rid of the winter coats, turning up the heat
in the house, wearing shorts and throwing a luau.
National Freedom Day
– On this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th
Amendment to the Constitution outlawing slavery. Major Richard
Robert Wright Sr., a former slave, thought that there should be a day
for everyone to celebrate the freedom of ALL Americans. He began the
National Freedom Association which worked toward accomplishing that
goal and highlighting the continuing struggles of the
African-Americans fight for equality. The first National Freedom Day
was celebrated on this day in 1942 and a wreath was laid at the
Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.
Spunky Old Broads Day
– This day celebrates any woman over the age of 50 who refuses to
let her age dictate how she acts and what she does. I am not fifty
years old yet, but when I am, I plan to be very spunky. Do something
new and exciting today. Here are a few suggestions:
http://voices.yahoo.com/february-1-spunky-old-broads-day-top-ten-ways-for-2600816.html?cat=12
Working Naked Day –
Begun in 2010, I must stress that this day is for those of us
fortunate enough to WORK FROM HOME today! Since it's Saturday,
hopefully most of you don't have to be anywhere. Please, I beg you,
do not celebrate this day if you work outside the house, or even if
you work inside your home with other people. You might also want to
reconsider doing this if you do a lot of video chatting or skyping as
part of your job.
National Serpent Day –
Today is a day for all things snakey and slippery. I don't like
snakes, but if you do, see if you can find one in your backyard and
wish him (or her, I don't know how to tell the difference) a Happy
National Serpent Day. You could also play snake related games with
your children, I'm sure the internet is full of ideas for you.
National Baked Alaska
Day – The original Baked Alaska was invented in 1876 by
chef-de-cuisine Charles Ranhofer at Delmonico's Restaurant and
consisted of ice cream over a sponge cake and topped with meringue,
then baked long enough for the meringue to set. It was called Baked
Alaska in honor of the recently acquired Alaskan territory. Since
then, brave people sometimes add a rum topping and set the thing on
fire.
Robinson Crusoe Day –
This is a day to be adventurous and self-sufficient. On this day in
1709, the sailor, Alexander Selkirk, who was the inspiration for the
book, Robinson Crusoe, was rescued from the island where he
had lived on his own for five years. His captain abandoned him there
at Alexander's request after they had an argument. It must have been
one heck of an argument if he preferred to be abandoned on a deserted
island.
Take Your Child To The
Library Day – Celebrated on the first Saturday in February,
this day was created by Nadine Lipman, a retired librarian in
Connecticut, to promote the multitude of services your library can
provide for you. Although this is just the second year of
celebration, it has caught on quickly so check with your local
library, they just might have some special events planned.
Change Your Password
Day – This is a day to keep your computer's security in mind
and change your password. It's a good idea to do that now and then,
so take the time today to change all of your many passwords. You
might want to think about keeping a list of them in a safe location
because it will be difficult to remember so many new ones.
Ice Cream For Breakfast
Day – Celebrated on the first Saturday in
February, today is a day to throw nutrition rules out the window and
go ahead and have ice cream for breakfast! In case you're thinking I
made this day up, take a look at this web site:
http://www.itzahckret.com/icecreamforbreakfast.html
They even have a link to
Unofficial ICFBD Frequently Asked Questions.
To celebrate today, give your kids some
ice cream for breakfast, then be spunky and work naked (from home).
During the course of the day, check on your car insurance coverage,
change your password, and order some G.I. Joe dolls (do it online
since you're naked) for someone in your house. Pretend your living
room is an island and maroon yourself there and see if you can
survive like Robinson Crusoe while you look for serpents (they're
known to hang out on islands after all) and celebrate your freedom.
Get some clothes on before the kids come home and have a luau on your
island, then take them to the library to look up what real islands
look like and have some Baked Alaska for dessert, or dinner if you're
still on the unhealthy ice cream for meals plan.
