National Milky Way Day – This is a day that I am very excited about. It's a day that is all about eating Milky Way candy bars. This delightful sweet treat was created by Frank C. Mars back in 1923. Apparently there is an American version, that has chocolate-malt nougat with caramel and milk chocolate, and a non-American version that does not have the caramel. All I can say to that is that I will never move to any other country.
National Baked Scallops Day – I am used to frying scallops on the stove, but this is another option that looks pretty good. If you use bay scallops, you can probably do it the same way, just cut down on the cooking time.
Girl Scouts Day – On this day in 1912, Juliette Gordon Low gathered together 18 girls in Savanna, Georgia, and held the first ever Girl Scout meeting. Her dream has grown into a worldwide reality for millions of girls over the last 103 years.
Plant A Flower Day – This is a day to plant flowers in your flower gardens. If your ground is still frozen outside and covered with snow, like mine, or you are still expecting some freezing at night, then you can start your flowers inside. Nothing gets our spirits up like seeing flowers and feeling warm weather in springtime. Springtime is fast approaching so get those flowers ready.
World Day Against Cyber Censorship – Begun in 2008 by Reporters Without Borders and Amnesty International, this is a day to speak out against the online censorship perpetuated by many countries. Their goal is to have an unrestricted internet that has free access for everyone in the world.
National Alfred Hitchcock Day – Born on August 13, 1899, this is a day to celebrate the master of suspense. His birthday is on August 13th, but it was on this day in 1940 that his first movie, Rebecca, premiered. This information came from David Coleman. Thank you, David. If you watch his movies carefully, there is a very good chance you will see him somewhere as he had cameos in most of his films.
Commonwealth Day - This day is celebrated on the second Monday in March in many Commonwealth nations. Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the Commonwealth and typically gives a speech to commemorate the day. The Commonwealth of Nations is the Intergovernmental Organization consisting of 53 member states that were once (some perhaps still are) territories of the once immense British Empire.
Fill Our Staplers Day – This was created by the Dull Men's Club, who believe that it is very annoying to be confronted by an empty stapler just when you need to staple something. So twice a year, on the Monday after the time changes for Daylight Savings, fill your stapler and hope that it lasts until the next Fill Our Staplers Day.
Napping Day – This day was begun in 1999 by William & Camille Anthony to combat the effects of Daylight Savings exhaustion. I think they compared it to jet lag. Find a comfy, quiet place this afternoon on the Monday after the time change, and take a little snooze. It will help you get through the rest of your day without being too cranky.
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