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The Godfather does us a favor when he comes to the big screen on this day in 1972
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
NATIONAL SHOE THE WORLD DAY shines a spotlight on the millions of people around the world in need of footwear. So many have to endure all kinds of terrain and climate with just the soles of their feet. If you feel moved to help, spread the word about this and visit Soles 4 Souls to see how.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
PRESCHOOL TEACHER APRECIATION DAY gives a shout out to those dedicated individuals who are some of the first to mold and shape young minds. They not only teach, but have to counsel, doctor some boo-boos, and keep these energetic little people engaged. Thank you for what you do.
Our Feathered Friends
To truly celebrate BUZZARDS DAY, we must journey to Ohio, where it all began. Walter Nawalaniec, a patrolman for Cleveland Metroparks, informed the press he had observed that the buzzards returned from their migration on the same exact day every year. Almost 9,000 people came out to birdwatch in 1957 and have been returning ever since. The Chamber of Commerce decided that pancakes and sausage would be a good breakfast to eat while waiting for the birds and to this day, that is the official breakfast of Buzzards Day.
For Fun
Here is one for you, Sister. NATIONAL QUILTING DAY weaves its way into our lives with colorful patterns, painstaking detail, and a whole lot of patience. Beautiful quilts get handed down through the generations, showcasing the skill and creativity needed to craft these works of art. My sister is an amazing quilter, and Allie and I are very thankful for her wedding present – a quilt designed specifically for us.
On Today’s Menu…
Just imagine a warm pear poached in syrup, topped with vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with chocolate sauce. If that sounds good to you, go ahead, and celebrate NATIONAL PEARS HELENE DAY. This dish was created by Chef Auguste Escoffier in 1864, who was inspired by the operetta, La belle Helene, and sounds intriguing enough to taste.
NATIONAL PEANUT LOVERS DAY celebrates the nut that is also a healthy snack. You can eat them plain, roasted, honey-roasted, boiled, put inside of M&Ms, salted, lightly salted and many more ways. Grab a handful and snack away.
What better way to enjoy March Madness than by celebrating NATIONAL CORN DOG DAY? While you are watching your team, hopefully moving up the bracket, enjoy a hot dog dipped in honey corn batter and pierced with a stick. Mustard goes great on these gems, and they are quite tasty. They could help ease the pain if your team doesn’t do so good.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
National Artichoke Hearts Day
Freedom of Information Day
National Panda Day
No Selfies Day
On this day…
44 BCE – Beware the Ides of March, Julius, they can be murder
1820 – Maine becomes our 23rd state
1867 – Michigan becomes the first state to tax property to support a university
1869 – The Cincinnati Red Stockings become the first professional baseball team
1913 – President Woodrow Wilson holds the first Presidential Conference in the Oval Office
1919 – The American Legion is formed
1965 – President Lyndon B. Johnson tells congress “We shall overcome” so that “every American citizen must have an equal right to vote”.
1972 – The Godfather premiers
1977 – Three’s Company and Eight is Enough premiere on ABC
1988 – The St. Louis Cardinals football team moves to Phoenix
2004 – George Harrison, Bob Seger, ZZ Top and Prince make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2019 – Over 1.5 million students – inspired by Greta Thunberg – go on “protest” over climate change
Happy Birthday to…
Saint Nicholas (270-343)
This Greek bishop was known for his giving and would be a model for Santa Claus
Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)
“Old Hickory” was our 7th President
Emil von Behring (1854-1917)
Won the first Nobel Prize for medicine – a serum for diphtheria
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)
Served 27 years on the Supreme Court, until she passed in 2020. She was the second woman to serve on the court.
Judd Hirsch (1935- )
He played cabbie Alex Rieger on Taxi (1978-1983), Doctor Berger in Ordinary People (1980), John Lacey in Dear John (1988-1992), and most recently as Pop-Pop in The Goldbergs (2015- )
Sly Stone (1944-)
knows how to play that funky music
Bret Michaels (1963- )
When he’s not fronting the rock group Poison, he is looking for love on his reality show – Rock of Love (2007-2009)
Eva Longoria (1975- )
From appearing on the Young and the Restless (2001-2003), to a nighttime soapy, Desperate Housewives (2004-2012) to publishing cookbooks and fashion designing, this talented lady stays busy.
Most Awesome God, thank You for this beautiful planet that we can call home. May we be good stewards of what You have entrusted to us. Amen.
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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
#ShoetheWorldDay #PreSchoolTeacherAppreciationDay #BuzzardsDay #PeanutLoversDay #PearsHeleneDay #NationalQuiltingDay #NationalCornDogday #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #SaintNicholas #AndrewJackson #EmilvonBehring #RuthBaderGinsburg #JuddHirsch #SlyStone #BretMichaels #EvaLongoria
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