National Pig Day –
This day was begun in 1972 by sisters Ellen Stanley and Mary Lynne
Rave. According to Rave, the purpose is to “accord the pig its
rightful, though generally unrecognized, place as one of man's most
intellectual and domesticated animals.” I have heard that pigs
make great pets and they are cute but I'm not sure I would be willing
to have one in the house.
Self-injury Awareness Day – There are quite a lot of people out there who choose to harm themselves in a variety of ways. This is a day to spread awareness of this issue, talk about it openly, educate everyone about the signs and symptoms, and break down common stereotypes. To celebrate, some people will wear an orange ribbon, write “LOVE” on their arms or draw butterflies on their wrists.
National Peanut Butter
Lover's Day – We all know about President
Jimmy Carter, but did you know that President Thomas Jefferson was
also a peanut farmer? Today you can be part of the 90 percent of
households in the United States that eat peanut butter. For more fun
facts about peanuts:
http://www.nationalpeanutboard.org/classroom-funfacts.php
National Fruit Compote
Day – I know you're thinking what I was thinking, “What is
compote?” Well, I have the answer for you. Compote is the French
word for “mixture”. So fruit compote is a mixture of fruit and
syrup. Sounds good to me, I think this is going to be dessert
tonight.
Asiatic Fleet Memorial
Day – On this day in 1942, the American Cruiser Houston, the
Australian Cruiser Perth and the British Cruiser Exeter were
outnumbered and outgunned by the Japanese. But they fought bravely
and went down with their guns blazing in the Sunda Strait. Memory of
their courage and dedication encouraged the Navy to strive ever
harder to win victory in WWII.
National Horse
Protection Day – This majestic creature is
my daughter's favorite animal. They are a faithful friend for many
people. If you think about it, this country would not be where it is
today without the hard work of horses before the invention of
automobiles. They helped plow the fields that fed families, they
carried people and supplies everywhere in this country and now, they
even help children with a variety of disabilities. This day was
created by Colleen Paige, a Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal
Behaviorist/Advocate. See more about this day and how to help
thousands of mistreated and abused horses find help and loving homes
here: http://www.horseprotectionday.com/
Peace Corps Day –
On this day in 1961, President Kennedy established the Peace Corps.
The purpose of which was to send trained American men and women into
foreign nations to help develop them. President Kennedy wanted to
get an American foothold into these developing countries in an effort
to win over the hearts and minds of the people and keep them from
becoming Cold War battlegrounds.
Plan A Solo Vacation
Day – Why wait until your family has time to go somewhere
together. Get away by yourself and recharge for a few days.
Sometimes it is more relaxing to get away by yourself and do only
what you want instead of trying to keep the kids under control and
cater to your spouse/significant other's agenda as well as your own.
Refired, Not Retired
Day – Retirement isn't the end of an era, it's the beginning of
a new one! The retired people I know are even busier than they were
when they were employed for a living. But now they are busy with
things they WANT to do instead of things they HAVE to do. So fire up
your enthusiasm for a new life.
World Compliment Day
– Begun in the Netherlands as National Compliment Day and
celebrated on this day every year, this is a day to find a way to
compliment everyone you meet. I know you can find something nice to
say about absolutely everyone...even people you don't really like too
much. Let's spread the positive feelings around the world today.
http://www.worldcomplimentday.info/
To celebrate today, fire up your
enthusiasm for retired life, or plan how you will spend your
retirement when the time comes. Compliment your children on something
they did this morning, then talk to them about the dangers of
self-injury, the bravery of the Asiatic Fleet and the work of the
Peace Corps while you share your fruit compote. Finally, head out
for your solo vacation doing whatever you love to do to relax.
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