First Contact Day - On this day in 2063, humans (Zefram Cochrane to be specific) make first contact with Vulcans in Bozeman, Montana. If you are a fan of Star Trek, this will not surprise you. It may surprise you that a special day was created to celebrate something that hasn’t happened yet, or to be more precise, is a creation of the science fiction genius that was Gene Roddenberry.
Accelerate ACL Awareness Among Young Women Day - Young women don’t give much thought to body parts until they start causing pain. And ACL’s (the Anterior Cruciate Ligament which connects the femur to the tibia inside the knee) are pretty important and prone to injury in active people. If you tear your ACL, it hurts a lot for a long time. Far longer than a broken bone even. It could take 6 months to a year for recovery, so young women in particular today need to make sure they learn how to stretch and strengthen the muscles and ligaments around the knees in order to protect the ACL from tearing.
Read A Road Map Day - Do you know how to read a map? That is a skill that is not really taught to all kids anymore like it was when I was young. People are very reliant on GPS systems that tell them where they need to go. But I have always enjoyed spreading out a map and looking all all the roads in a state, any state. It makes me realize just how big this world really is and how many places you can go in it. I still have some maps in my car because I am one of the few who do not have a GPS. But I wonder how long before you can’t buy a physical map anymore.
National Burrito Day - Celebrated on the first Thursday of April, this is a day for a very versatile food. A burrito is a tortilla that is wrapped around any kind of meat you want, along with rice, beans, vegetables of any kind and sauce of any kind. So pick your favorites and get to wrapping.
Bell Bottoms Day - I remember Bell Bottom pants. I was too young to really get into the fad, but I had some hand me downs from relative so I was wearing them when they were no longer fashionable. But that’s par for the course for me.
National Dandelion Day - I found lots of evidence that dandelions are celebrated today. I did not find out why. Most people think of dandelions as weeds, although apparently they are edible. I haven’t tried eating them myself, but some say they are pretty good in a salad.
National Caramel Day - Caramel candy was most likely invented in the 1700s. It is made with brown sugar, white sugar, milk, butter and vanilla and is one of my weaknesses. Enjoy some on ice cream, in coffee, in candy, in brownies, on popcorn or any other way you can think of.
National Raisin & Spice Bar Day – This appears to be a southern dessert so perhaps my southern friends could weigh in on whether this would be a good recipe.
Go For Broke Day – This was the motto of the 443rd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated Japanese-American unit serving in World War II, and one of the most decorated units in the army. The day specifically highlights one of the members of that unit, Sadao S. Munemori, who died on this day in 1945 in the process of saving two men in his unit. His actions that day are also credited with contributing a great deal to the ultimate success of his unit's mission.
National Deep Dish Pizza Day – Originated in Chicago in 1943, the purpose of this day is to spread awareness of this delicious alternative to the junk food classic.
National Alcohol Screening Day - Begun in 1999 by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this is a day to raise awareness of the fact that alcohol abuse and alcoholism are disorders that can be treated. Many people think they can handle their addictions so they don’t seek help until they hit rock bottom and come to the realization that they really can’t do it alone. Well, there is help for you. Go to a screening center today and they will help you. Every person and every situation is unique but they can handle that. This day is celebrated on the Thursday of the first full week of April.
International Fun At Work Day – Back in January we had National Fun at Work Day, well today we get to do it again but this time we can share it with the rest of the world. Just make sure you don't have so much fun that you get fired. We celebrate this day on April 1st as long as it falls on a weekday, otherwise we will celebrate on the First Thursday in April. This day was created in 1996 by the people at Playfair and they stress that humor should be fun for all, so please avoid put-downs or pranks that make someone look foolish.
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