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.
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
Religious Holidays
The FEAST OF SAINT ANTHONY honors St. Anthony of Padua, Portugal. This young man joined the priesthood hoping to travel to Morocco to preach to the Muslims and be martyred. However, his ship was blown off course and he landed in Portugal. His health deteriorated and he would become a devout and beloved teacher and preacher. He is the patron saint of lost people and things.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
Adjust your wardrobe accordingly as today is WEAR BLUE DAY. The Men’s Health Network started this event to raise awareness about the importance of…well… men’s health. We guys are less likely to see a doc than you gals, but we should go anyway. Cancer, heart disease and accidents are a man’s three likeliest chances of death. We can eat better and exercise, see a doctor and follow a regimen – as far as the accidents – well – we could probably also use a little more common sense.
NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF LIGHT DAY shines a spotlight on what we can do to help those suffering with Leukemia and other blood cancers. Research and resources are key to finding answers and bringing much needed aid to these patients. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s website has all of the info you need.
Our Flowering Friends
NATIONAL WEED YOUR GARDEN DAY reminds us that staying on top of our gardens can pay off. Those darn weeds will come up fast, and if you want to keep control of what grows in your garden, daily maintenance is just about the only way to do it. Get all of the weeds out before you plant, keep your yard mowed, use mulch in between plants and attack those weeds as soon as they pop up.
Education and Invention
NATIONAL SEWING MACHINE DAY celebrates the invention that has saved a lot of fingers from being pricked. The machines we use today are actually a collaboration over several years by different innovators. It started with Thomas Saint’s drawings in 1790 and culminated with Isaac Singer’s design in 1851. We thank you gentlemen, for your creative contributions.
For Fun
It’s Friday which means it’s just right for NATIONAL MOVIE NGHT. Cue up that flick you’ve been meaning to watch or make some reservations at a theater. Grab some popcorn, some family and friends, and enjoy the show.
I think we have all been there at one time or another as we look at NATIONAL KITCHEN KLUTZES DAY. Mishaps and accidents do occur in the kitchen and the best thing to do is to laugh about it. Be careful around the knives and the burners, don’t mistake sugar for salt and above all – sample the cooking wine to make sure it is ready to be used.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Army Birthday
World Blood Donor Day
Flag Day
Outlet Shopping Day
Strawberry Shortcake Day
National Rose’ Day
World Gin Day
World Juggling Day
Monkey Around Day
National Bourbon Day
International Bath Day
Pop Goes the Weasel Day
On this day…
1913 – Hudson Stuck and Harry Karstens are the first to make it to the top of Mount McKinley
1966 – The Supreme Court rules for Ernesto Miranda making sure that all suspects are read their rights
1967 – Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African American Supreme Court Justice
1983 – NASA’s Pioneer 10 becomes the first man-made object to leave the solar system
Happy Birthday to…
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland (1846-1918)
Sister to President Grover Cleveland; she took on the duties of First Lady until Grover got married
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
Nobel Prize winning poet and writer
Alice Stebbins Wells (1873-1957)
In 1910, she became the first female police officer in the U.S.
Basil Rathbone (1892-1967)
His portrayal of Sherlock Holmes is classic
John Nash (1928-2015)
Nobel Prize winning economist and was also the inspiration for the movie, A Beautiful Mind
Tim Russert (1950-2008)
Influential political commentator on Meet the Press
Tim Allen (1953- )
Funnyman who makes us laugh (or grunt) on Home Improvement (1991-1999), Toy Story (1995) and Last Man Standing (2011-2021)
Chris Evans (1981- )
He does an excellent job playing Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled. Matthew 5:5-6
Enjoy the day and make it your own
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Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; on this day.com
#RandomActsofLight Day #FeastofSaintAnthony #WearBlueDay #NationalMovieNight #WeedYourGardenDay #SewingMachineDay #KitchenKlutzesDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #WilliamButlerYeats #AliceWells #BasilRathbone #JohnNash #RoseCleveland #TimRussert #TimAllen #ChrisEvans
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