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…
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS APPRECIATION DAY gives a big thank you to these dedicated people who love to teach the word of God. I have known a lot of Sunday School Teachers and not one of them get paid – monetarily. It is all volunteer work, and the extra effort and setup is done on their own time. The payoffs can be richer than money, however, and there is nothing like a good lesson that gets the class engaged and involved.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY so that education about this disease can come to the forefront. While there is no known cure for this – sometimes life-threatening, condition – treatments are available. There are tests you can take to determine your bone density and to see if you are at risk.
NATIONAL YOUTH CONFIDENCE DAY celebrates the achievements and energy that these youngsters bring. It also highlights the need for mentors to step in and help guide them on their paths.
For Fun
INFORMATION OVERLOAD DAY begs us to go into a media fast. So, after you have been overloaded with all of the info on this page, turn off your phones, computers and TVs for the day and go tech silent. While I am joking, somewhat, if it all gets to be too much, do plan some time to take a break from the constant stream of info that bombards us every day.
On Today’s Menu…
BRANDIED FRUIT DAY adds a little kick to the citrus. It turns out that the brandy preserves the fruit and its flavor as well as adding a little alcohol. These fruits go great in cakes, as a dessert by themselves or you can even turn them into cordials.
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY – yes please. Get ya some golden fried chicken and add it to your Belgian waffle with butter and syrup. That’s good eatin’.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Check Your Meds Day
Reptile Awareness Day
National Witch Hazel Day
National Apple Day
International Day of the Nacho
Back to the Future Day
Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
On this day…
1803 – Congress approves the Louisiana Purchase – they should’ve – getting the middle of our country for $15 million is a pretty good deal
1947 – Congress starts its investigation into possible Communism in Hollywood causing the “Red Scare”
1968 – Dick Fosbury wins Olympic Gold using his unique Fosbury Flop style in the high jump. This was the first time the world had seen someone go over the bar in this fashion. If anyone has any questions about it, ask my sister. She used it to become the indoor and outdoor National high jump champion in the NAIA association
1973 – The Sydney Opera House opens
1973 – The “Saturday Night Massacre” happens when Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William D. Ruckelshaus resign after refusing President Nixon’s order to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox
1977 – Chartered plane, Convair 240, runs out of fuel mid-flight and crashes into a heavily wooded area of southwestern Mississippi with the band Lynyrd Skynyrd aboard. It claimed the lives of founding member Ronnie Van Zant as well as guitarist Steve Gaines and singer Cassie Gaines.
Happy Birthday to…
John Dewey (1859-1952)
He introduced his philosophy of pragmatism into the Western way of thinking
Bela Lugosi (1882-1956)
He will always be the definitive Dracula
Mickey Mantle (1931-1995)
He played in and won 7 World Series Championships, MVP, Golden Glove winner, baseball hall of famer, one of the most powerful switch hitters in the game and one heck of an out-fielder
Tom Petty (1950-2017)
The many hits of this folksy rocker include Free Fallin’, I Won’t Back Down, and Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around
Viggo Mortensen (1958- )
Aragorn – the King of Gondor in Lord of the Rings – is his best-known role
Kamala Harris (1964- )
From a deputy district attorney to Vice President of the United States – she is looking to make a change for the better
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. aka Snoop Dog (1971- )
From his debut album Doggystyle to Tha Doggfather and on to his acting stints – this gentleman always plays it smooth – “fo-shizzle”
John Krasinski (1979- )
From playing Jim Halpert on The Office to Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan – this talented actor and director knows when to go to his Quiet Place
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
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
#SundaySchoolTeachersAppreciationDay #WorldOsteoporosisDay #NationalYouthConfidenceDay #BrandiedFruitDay #ChickenandWafflesDay #InformationOverloadDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #JohnDewey, #BelaLegosi, #MickeyMantle, #TomPetty, #VigoMortensen, #KamelahHarris, #SnoopDog, #JohnKrasinski
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