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Lips Appreciation Day
What do perfect lips look like? In prep for this posting, I have read several articles on various botox and plastic surgery websites about the lips. The perfect lip would contain a defined Cupid’s bow as well as a well… Continue reading
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True Confessions Day
We all hold secrets. Some of those secrets are small, while others could be life altering if they come to light. Most secrets are kept out of guilt and shame. The best way to alleviate the guilt and shame is… Continue reading
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National Smart and Sexy Day!
This day is for celebrating the skilled, quick-witted, and problem solving women in the world. These women know exactly what they want from life and will not settle until they get it. Even on the roughest of days they appear… Continue reading
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National Covid-19 Day
Four years ago today, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. We are to use this day to reflect on all the things we learned as individuals, communities members, and global citizens. It is easy to point out… Continue reading
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Alexander Graham Bell Day
In honor of the father of the practical telephone, I thought I would introduce you to a great thriller by AJ Campbell. When his father dies, 15 year old Joey Clarke raises his younger siblings while his mother deals with… Continue reading
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Tell a Fairy Tale Day!
Fairy tales — some of the first literature we were ever introduced to as children. Fairy tales are responsible for our early ideas that anything is possible. Wrongs would be righted, princes were cleverly disguised as monsters and frogs, and… Continue reading
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National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day!
Today we honor the hospitality industry — the people who feed you, entertain you, and ensure a good night’s sleep for the weary travelers. They are often overlooked and under appreciated. According to the National Labor Board, the hospitality industry… Continue reading
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National Handcuff Day
The ancient Greeks first mention the creation of restraint device in mythology. Proteus, a shape-shifting god, was the first to have the cuffs slapped on him to keep him from changing. However, like all practical inventions, handcuffs have evolved over… Continue reading
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National Vet Girls Rock Day
In 2022, nearly 20% of active duty officers were women. Women can be found in every branch of military service and nearly every job. Women are no longer just fulfilling support roles like nursing, cooking and general caretaking. They have… Continue reading
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Happy Daytona Race Day?
Today the Daytona 500 was postponed due to rain. I am a little disappointed. I am not a huge fan of NASCAR, but I generally watch the first few races of the season. I enjoy the fanfare of “The Great… Continue reading
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