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Saturday Night Live premieres on this day in 1975

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.

Military Honors

GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL DAY pays tribute to a patriot who started a brand-new branch of the Army.  Casimir Pulaski immigrated from Poland and later joined the Continental army.  He quickly rose through the ranks, distinguishing himself on the field of battle and started the cavalry.  He died on this date in 1779 from wounds suffered in battle.  Today he is known as the Father of the Cavalry.

A Tip of the Hat Goes to…

VET NURSE DAY recognizes the people who tend to our furry family members when they need medical attention.  These wonderful folks are there for the shots, the exams, the celebrations and the heartache.  Thank you for doing what you do. 

Awareness Spotlight shines on…

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD celebrates the young ladies of the world and all the beauty they bring to it.  This day is also about recognizing the challenges and obstacles faced by girls all around the globe.  In some places the odds are really stacked against them. Whatever we can do to give them a hand in life can make a difference.

STOP BULLYING DAY to stand up for those who get pushed around.  There will always be those who think they can get what they want through intimidation.  Standing up to them is not easy, but if we all do it and show them that we won’t stand for it – it may give them a change of heart.

Our Furry Friends

NATIONAL PET OBESITY DAY reminds us that this condition can be just as dangerous for our furry loved ones as it is for us

On Today’s Menu…

SOUTHERN FOOD HERITAGE DAY celebrates the crispy and the Cajun.  Deep fried cooking, anything seasoned with creole spices, collard greens, grits, sweet tea, gumbo…the list of delicious comfort food goes on and on.  Get your southern accent and appetite ready for some good eating – don’t forget the pecan pie.

WORLD EGG DAY comes to us hard boiled, poached, scrambled, fried, over-easy or any other way you like these protein packed goodies. 

SAUSAGE PIZZA DAY brings a little kick with that pie.  Pork sausage, Italian sausage, or even beef sausage will do.  I have been known to put beef jerky on a pizza – it is actually pretty good. Enjoy a slice or two today.

Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations

Yom Kippur

World Arthritis Day

Pulled Pork Day

Farmers Day

 National Savings Day

National Motorcycle Ride Day

National Chess Day

I Love Yarn Day

 National Gumbo Day

Take Your Parents to Lunch Day

Freethought Day

On this day…

1881 – David Houston receives the patent for roll film for cameras

1890 – The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded

1968 – Apollo 7 – carrying astronauts Walter M. Schirra, Donn F. Eisele and Walter Cunningham becomes the first manned spacecraft launched by NASA

1971 – John Lennon’s Imagine is released

1975 – Comedy and the world are never the same again after Saturday Night Live airs for the first time

2002 – President Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Peace Prize

2018 – The world’s longest flight – from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey – takes flight and lasts 17 hours and 52 minutes

Happy Birthday to…

Most awesome God, we thank You for Your daily blessings as well as Your love and patience.  May we seek You and find you.  I ask this in Your name, Jesus, 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

 #GeneralPulaskiMemorialDay #DayoftheGirl #StopBullyingDay #SausagePizzaDay #SouthernHeritageFoodDay #PetObesityDay  #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown

 Happy Birthday to #GeorgeWilliams, #HenryHeinz, #EleanorRoosevelt, #DanEvins, #SteveYoung, #LukePerry