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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
A tip of the hat goes to AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMEN’S DAY. These hard-working gals go about their day taking care of business – literally. Thank you for your dedication and commitment.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
NATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY DAY reminds us that there is help for those suffering from addiction and that it is right at the tips of their fingers. Therapy, support groups and other resources are available through the internet and that can also save time and money.
NATIVE AMERICAN DAY and MICHIGAN INDIAN DAY look to honor the original inhabitants of our land as well as the contributions they have and are making to society. From teaching us how to survive, fighting alongside of us in every war and educating us about their culture, they keep giving what they can. Let’s keep working to make things a little more equal for them. Some of the tribes that dwelt in the land of Michigan are the Ojibwe, the Odawa and the Potawatomi.
Family and Friends
GIRLS NIGHT OUT is for the ladies. Get together with your gal pals and make an evening out of it.
NATIONIONAL CENTENARIAN’S DAY wishes nothing but another year of blessings and good fortune to those who have been around for a century. About 72,000 people can claim that honor and I betcha that if you ask them – you will get 72,000 different answers on the secret to living a long life.
Our Furry Friends
ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY makes us aware that around 100 of these beautiful creatures are killed every day by poachers. That is a waste of precious life and we certainly do appreciate these mammoth wonders.
Celebrate You with…
DEAR DIARY DAY encourages us to write an entry, start journaling and put our thoughts and lives down on paper.
Education and Information
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NATIONAL STATES AND CAPITALS DAY is brought to us by Dick and Jane Educational Snacks. How well do you know the 50 states and their capitals?
Today’s Fashion Trends
NATIONAL LEGWEAR DAY is mostly for the ladies. Sponsored by Hanes Brands, it’s time to break out your leggings, stockings, sheers and tights. Guys, I guess we can count socks as legwear today.
For Fun
HOBBIT DAY takes us to the realm of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth to celebrate that little race that likes to garden, make merry, and occasionally, save Middle Earth – see birthdays
Our Environment
CAR FREE DAY is all about the environment. Little or no use of your vehicle is encouraged on this day.
On Today’s Menu…
ICE CREAM CONE DAY celebrates this eco-friendly holder of creamy goodness. Invented sometime in the early 1800’s and making its world debut at the 1904 World’s Fair, these come in all shapes and sizes. Fill one up with your favorite flavor.
Our dessert of the day celebrates the other chocolate. WHITE CHOCOLATE DAY leaves the cocoa solids behind in the manufacturing process giving it the signature color and name. Indulge yourself with a little of this sweet treat today.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Teal Talk Day – Wear teal to raise awareness for ovarian cancer
Restless Legs Awareness Day
Great American Pot Pie Day
Dogs in Politics Day
Autumnal Equinox
National Brave Day
Snack Stick Day
Hunting and Fishing Day
National AFM Day
Public Lands Day
On this day…
1692 – The last executions of the Salem Witch Trials take place, with the hanging of 8 people
1888 – National Geographic puts out its first magazine
1903 – Italo Marchiony receives the patent for the ice cream cup
1961 – President John Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps as a permanent government agency
1975 – President Gerald Ford survives his second assassination attempt – unscathed
1981 – Sandra Day O’Connor is appointed to the Supreme Court
1985 – The first Farm-Aid concert kicks off – with Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young organizing the event
1994 – We are introduced to the “friendly” gang who hangs out at the Central Perk coffee shop
Happy Birthday to…
Bilbo Baggins (1290-1421 AD or 2890-3021 by reckoning of the Shire Calendar)
Bearer of the One Ring and highly adventurous for a Hobbit
Frodo Baggins (1368-1481? AD or 2968-3081? by reckoning of the Shire Calendar)
Also bore the One Ring and finished the tale that Bilbo had started. At the end of the story, both he and Bilbo sail to the elven land of Valinor and Frodo’s exact death date is not recorded
Michael Faraday (1791-1867)
Brilliant physicist who liked to play with magnets and chemistry
Allan Rocky Lane (1909-1973)
He was a leading man in many cowboy movies as well as the voice of Mister Ed
Scott Baio (1960- )
Teen heartthrob back in the day who played Chachi on Happy Days
Ronaldo (1976- )
Pretty good soccer player
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Enjoy the day and make it your own
Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; on this day.com
#NativeAmericanDay, #OnlineRecoveryDay, #WhiteChocolateDay, #LeggingsDay, #GirlsNightOut, #CentenariansDay, #IceCreamConeDay, #CarFreeDay, #HobbitDay, #ElephantAppreciationDay, #StatesAndCapitolsDay, #DearDiaryDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #BilboBaggins, #FrodoBaggins, #MichaelFaraday, #AllanRockyLane, #ScottBaio, #Ronaldo
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