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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.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
NATIONAL FOOD BANK DAY reminds us that no one should ever go to bed hungry. These places help those who need it and provide a great service. If possible, maybe make some donations to your local food bank today.
Celebrate You with…
FIGHT PROCRASTINATON DAY prods us to just git er done. There’s a million reasons not to do something or to keep putting it off…STOP procrastinating and get on with it. It is an enemy we all face but can defeat.
Education and Information
NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY encourages us to do just that. Whether it’s a favorite to reread, or the current bestseller, or maybe that how-to manual you’ve been meaning to get to – enjoy a good book.
NATIONAL 401(k) DAY urges us to plan ahead. If you don’t have a pension waiting for you, a 401(k) is not a bad way to go. Get the most out of it by contributing as much as you can so the company matches as much as it can. Over time you should have a decent nest egg built up.
Belly up to the Bar
Let’s raise a glass to NATIONAL CHIANTI DAY. This dry red wine comes to us all the way from Tuscany, Italy and goes great with pasta, pizza, BBQ, or any grilled meat.
On Today’s Menu…
Our dessert of the day may not be for everyone, but I am on board. COFFEE ICE CREAM DAY celebrates the java flavored treat that brings a unique taste. I will definitely have to hunt some down.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
Grateful Patient Day
National Tailgating Day
Beer Lovers Day
National Salami Day
Acorn Squash Day
On this day…
1522 – The Victoria, a ship in Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet, is the first to circumnavigate the world
1716 – The first lighthouse is built in North America – Boston
1901 – President William McKinley is fatally shot at the Pan-American Expo in Buffalo, New York
1916 – Clarence Saunders opens the first self-service grocery store – in Memphis – a Piggly Wiggly
1920 – Detroit airs the first broadcast of a boxing match – Billy Miske knocked out Jack Dempsey after three rounds
1999 – Cal Ripken Jr, plays his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking the record set by Lou Gehrig which had stood for 56 years
2012 – Barak Obama accepts the presidential nomination from the Democratic National Convention
Happy Birthday to…
Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834)
French revolutionary and American patriot who was instrumental in our success during the Revolutionary War
Jane Addams (1860-1935)
Nobel Peace Prize winning women’s rights activist
Wilson Greatbatch (1919-2011)
Developed the first implantable pacemaker
Jo Ann Worley (1937-)
She made us laugh on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In and Love, American Style
Roger Waters (1943- )
Singer, songwriter, composer and bassist for Pink Floyd
Jane Curtin (1947- )
From Saturday Night Live to 3rd Rock from the Sun – this talented actress is one funny lady.
Jeff Foxworthy (1958- )
Informed us that we might be a redneck if…
Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for who You are. We thank You for Your blessings, mercy and grace. Amen.
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
#FoodBankDay, #ReadABookDay, #CoffeeIceCreamDay, #ChiantiDay, #401KDay #StropProcrastinatingDay, #Enjoythedayanadmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #MaquisdeLafayette, #JaneAddams, #WilsonGreatbatch, #JoAnnWorley, #RogerWaters, #JaneCurtin, #JeffFoxworthy
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