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
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
CHRONIC DISEASE DAY has been added to the events calendar as of 2022. Cancer, heart disease, diabetes, ALS, and many other ailments fall in this category. Some of these can be prevented by living a heathier lifestyle. It is not always easy, but eating better and moving more will help your physical, mental, and possibly, financial wellbeing.
Our Furry Friends
Next, we move on to cuteness overload with NATIONAL KITTEN DAY. This is a celebration of these little tufts of fur as well as a reminder about how many still need to find forever homes.
Wordsmithing
While hammering a nail
Kevin started to wail
For he knew it was dumb
When he hammered his thumb
NATIONAL CLERIHEW DAY celebrates the poetry style created by Edmund Clerihew Bentley (it’s his birthday). This rhyming style consist of four lines, has an AA/BB pattern, has to mention someone specifically and has to be humorous. Channel your inner poet and enlighten us with your creativity.
Belly up to the Bar
NATIONAL PINA COLADA DAY is here to cool us off. This delicious drink brings on the pineapple, rum, and coconut cream. Turn it into a smoothie, stick a little umbrella in it and, poof, you are magically transported beachside.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Cheer Up the Lonely Day
Blueberry Muffin Day
National Swimming Pool Day
All American Pet Photo Day
Collector Car Appreciation Day
National French Fry Day
7-11 Day
National Mojito Day
State Fair Food Day
On this day…
1925 – The debate whether to teach creation or evolution in the classroom comes to a head with the beginning of the Scopes Trial
1962 – Nils Bohlen, a Swedish engineer receives the patent for the three-point seat belt
1962 – Telstar 1 is launched into orbit, ushering in the tech age, and allowing TV to be broadcast across the Atlantic
1965 – The Rolling Stones get their first song on the top of the charts with I can’t get no satisfaction
2019 – VW stops making the Beatle
Happy Birthday to…
John Calvin (1509-1564)
Protestant Reformer whose beliefs sparked a whole new way to look at Christianity
Adolphus Busch (1839-1915)
He is THE Busch in Anheuser Busch
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)
Gave us the AC in AC/DC as well as a few other cool inventions
Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875-1956)
You know what he did
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)
Activist, educator, and special advisor to President Franklin Roosevelt
David Brinkley (1920-2003)
Straight shooting news anchor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver (1921-2009)
Founded the Special Olympics and sister to JFK
Fred Gwynne (1926-1993)
Hermann Munster
Ronnie James Dio (1942-2010)
All of you metalheads know this man – he borrowed the “metal sign” with the raised index and small fingers from his Italian grandma, who used it to ward off the devil
Arlo Guthrie (1947- )
Told us all about Alice’s Restaurant
Jessica Simpson (1980- )
Singer, entertainer, entrepreneur… Ahhh, she’s just busy
Dear Heavenly Father, there are so many who are suffering from disease. We pray for deliverance and healing from these sicknesses. May those who are sick feel Your warmth and may their loved ones be given strength and patience. I pray 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
#ChronicDiseas Day #NationalKittenDay #PinaColadaDay #NationalClerihewDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #JohnCalvin #AdolphusBusch #Nikolatesla #EdmundClerihewBentley #MaryMcLeodbethune #DavidBrinkley #EuniceKennedyShriver #FredGwynne #RonnieJamesDio #ArloGuthrie #JessicaSimpson
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