Hopefully SOMEONE has noticed that I have not blogged as of late. I think I am lost in gameland. I have gone totally crazy over "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" Although I never watch it on TV, I do enjoy the online version. I like trivia challenges, and you have to think fast, which I need to work on. Between that and "Words With Friends" I have been busy. The good thing is that I am off for 2 weeks for winter break. I am feeling back to my normal self now so am happy about that. I have a couple of things to share here on my blog. The first was a nice surprise. Google informed me that someone had created a book trailer for my first book. Big surprise to me, I finally tracked down the creator and it is a college student studying elementary education who liked my book. That was cool.
The second video is one to get you in the spirit of the season. I love it. I play it almost every day because it is so captivating. Happy Holidays!
P.S. This was filmed in a mall near where I grew up.
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Holidays
It has been an interesting week. Say what you want about the "full moon" folklore. Any classroom teacher will be able to ascertain when the full moon is in effect by the behavior of her children. And so it went this week. The full moon bloomed. So I thought it was time to put the week behind me and look forward to whatever holidays were in store for me for Friday. The first two were not particularly helpful to me in my quest for a stressfree day.
Tomorrow, first of all, is Celebrate Bi-Sexuality Day. It seems that this movement was started in 1999 in an effort to allow bi-sexuals to become recognized as a distinct group. Previously, people assumed that you were either a heterosexual or a homosexual. The addition of bi-sexuals shows that you just can't assume anything.
The second "holiday" is "Earth Over Shoot Day." Now, this day reflects, unfortunately, the fact that we are using up our natural resources faster than our earth can regenerate them. "In 2010, the worldwide human population is projected to use 150% of the resources the earth can generate in a year." Recycling, everyone? (I do feel that they could have named this a bit more creatively. I wish they would have asked me for help.)
And, finally, the holiday I really need. Friday is "Innergize Day." In other words, you need to destress by taking time for yourself and taking care of you. (Just make sure you recycle while you are doing it.)
Tomorrow, first of all, is Celebrate Bi-Sexuality Day. It seems that this movement was started in 1999 in an effort to allow bi-sexuals to become recognized as a distinct group. Previously, people assumed that you were either a heterosexual or a homosexual. The addition of bi-sexuals shows that you just can't assume anything.
The second "holiday" is "Earth Over Shoot Day." Now, this day reflects, unfortunately, the fact that we are using up our natural resources faster than our earth can regenerate them. "In 2010, the worldwide human population is projected to use 150% of the resources the earth can generate in a year." Recycling, everyone? (I do feel that they could have named this a bit more creatively. I wish they would have asked me for help.)
And, finally, the holiday I really need. Friday is "Innergize Day." In other words, you need to destress by taking time for yourself and taking care of you. (Just make sure you recycle while you are doing it.)
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Holidays and Frustration
Well, let's start with the good news for tomorrow. Tomorrow is "Aviation Day." Spread your wings and fly. Have a paper airplane contest. Watch the movie "Kitty Hawk," all about Wilbur and Orville. I love that movie. While you are watching the movie, make yourself a root beer float, AKA Black Cow, cause it is "Black Cow Root Beer Float Day." If I do indulge in a root beer float tomorrow, and there is a great possibility that I might, there might be a few more Black Cow Days in my future. Great treat for the heat.
Now this is exciting. Tomorrow is National Medical Dosimetrist Day. What is that, you ask? It would be good to know. This medical professional is an active member of a medical team that deals with cancer patients.Without getting too technical, since my readerships tends to hover around a fifth grade reading level (just kidding!) suffice it to say that this doctor deals with radiation oncology treatment. Wow. We'd better celebrate the importance of these people.
As for today, I have denoted it to be "What Else Could Go Wrong Day?"
What a day. First of all, I had two workshops to attend, each at opposite ends of the earth. This for the person who does not drive on big highways. So I get my directions on Mapquest. It will take me 32 minutes to get to my first workshop if I go on the highway, and something like six hours if I take back roads.(OK, I am exaggerating.) However, I took the second choice. In avoiding the highways, I took two wrong turns, necessitating U-turns in morning rush hour. This got me to the workshop a few minutes late. In addition, my seat belt was giving me some problems. It kept tightening, keeping me plastered against the back of the driver's seat. My windpipe felt a little constricted. I couldn't move. Finally, I figured that the lap belt was caught in the car door. I opened the door, and I could breathe again.
As I got out of the car, I dumped a glass of water that I had been drinking. The glass unfortunately fell and shattered all over the parking lot, right where my tires would be sure to roll when I left. I spent 10 more minutes cleaning up the glass and making sure there was none left on the pavement. I cut my hand on a shard and blood started making my work even more difficult. Finally I pulled it together and headed into the building. There were no seats left at the tables so I had to sit in a chair against the wall like time out.
Finally some good luck! The first workshop ended early. It was 10:20 and I had till 12:00 to get all the way across town in time. Even a loser could do that. This time, in having to reverse the directions, I missed three turns and went about 20 minutes in the wrong directions. 3 U-turns later I was beginning to wonder if I would get there after all. OK I was late to the last workshop also. All the wrong turns had taken their toll. I had to pee. As I got out of the car, I slammed the door. It didn't shut all the way. Now, I am loaded down with books, bags and a purse. I slam the door again. It does not shut. Third time is a charm. I hobble into the school where the meeting will be, and there are two "greeters" stationed there to open the door for me. They look at my disheveled appearance, my bag hanging from my arm, my open purse, which had just turned upside down in the car and dumped everything from my purse onto the pile of broken glass. I also had a briefcase with my workshop materials in it. They offered me some help which I declined. I may have looked like I needed help but I was not sinking to that level. But I was huffing and puffing and definitely out of breath.
Once again the workshop has begun and there is nowhere to sit except on the very front table at the very end of the table facing the back of the room with my back to the speaker. I could not see her presentation and could barely see her.
My face started sweating from the warmth in the room and the 200+ people who were there. My eyes started to sting. I had finally broken down and bought some wrinkle cream to see if it really worked. It had migrated to my eyes. Hours later they are still burning.
Sorry, readers, if this post is too long but I knew that you would have to have all the details. I am looking forward to "Black Cow Day." I think I deserve it.
By the way the wrinkle cream must be working on my eyes. Not a wrinkle!
Now this is exciting. Tomorrow is National Medical Dosimetrist Day. What is that, you ask? It would be good to know. This medical professional is an active member of a medical team that deals with cancer patients.Without getting too technical, since my readerships tends to hover around a fifth grade reading level (just kidding!) suffice it to say that this doctor deals with radiation oncology treatment. Wow. We'd better celebrate the importance of these people.
As for today, I have denoted it to be "What Else Could Go Wrong Day?"
What a day. First of all, I had two workshops to attend, each at opposite ends of the earth. This for the person who does not drive on big highways. So I get my directions on Mapquest. It will take me 32 minutes to get to my first workshop if I go on the highway, and something like six hours if I take back roads.(OK, I am exaggerating.) However, I took the second choice. In avoiding the highways, I took two wrong turns, necessitating U-turns in morning rush hour. This got me to the workshop a few minutes late. In addition, my seat belt was giving me some problems. It kept tightening, keeping me plastered against the back of the driver's seat. My windpipe felt a little constricted. I couldn't move. Finally, I figured that the lap belt was caught in the car door. I opened the door, and I could breathe again.
As I got out of the car, I dumped a glass of water that I had been drinking. The glass unfortunately fell and shattered all over the parking lot, right where my tires would be sure to roll when I left. I spent 10 more minutes cleaning up the glass and making sure there was none left on the pavement. I cut my hand on a shard and blood started making my work even more difficult. Finally I pulled it together and headed into the building. There were no seats left at the tables so I had to sit in a chair against the wall like time out.
Finally some good luck! The first workshop ended early. It was 10:20 and I had till 12:00 to get all the way across town in time. Even a loser could do that. This time, in having to reverse the directions, I missed three turns and went about 20 minutes in the wrong directions. 3 U-turns later I was beginning to wonder if I would get there after all. OK I was late to the last workshop also. All the wrong turns had taken their toll. I had to pee. As I got out of the car, I slammed the door. It didn't shut all the way. Now, I am loaded down with books, bags and a purse. I slam the door again. It does not shut. Third time is a charm. I hobble into the school where the meeting will be, and there are two "greeters" stationed there to open the door for me. They look at my disheveled appearance, my bag hanging from my arm, my open purse, which had just turned upside down in the car and dumped everything from my purse onto the pile of broken glass. I also had a briefcase with my workshop materials in it. They offered me some help which I declined. I may have looked like I needed help but I was not sinking to that level. But I was huffing and puffing and definitely out of breath.
Once again the workshop has begun and there is nowhere to sit except on the very front table at the very end of the table facing the back of the room with my back to the speaker. I could not see her presentation and could barely see her.
My face started sweating from the warmth in the room and the 200+ people who were there. My eyes started to sting. I had finally broken down and bought some wrinkle cream to see if it really worked. It had migrated to my eyes. Hours later they are still burning.
Sorry, readers, if this post is too long but I knew that you would have to have all the details. I am looking forward to "Black Cow Day." I think I deserve it.
By the way the wrinkle cream must be working on my eyes. Not a wrinkle!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Wednesday Holidays
Wednesday is Cupcake Day. Now you can easily celebrate this. Cupcakes are the greatest thing ever invented. As you are eating your cupcake browse through your Mail Order catalog because it is Mail Order Catalog Day. Order whatever you want. Pay for it on your credit card. Feel free as the wind. Today is to celebrate catalogs. Shopping without leaving your house. Great plan. Of course, then when we come to National Pay Off Your Debt Day, you will be up the creek. (If there is such a holiday.)
But now the important holiday. It is "Bad Poetry Day." Many people write bad poetry, but they do it with the misguided idea that it is good poetry. However, there are many people who write Bad Poetry just to write bad poetry. And guess what ? You can find it on the internet.So, as usual, I am doing the research so you can reap the benefits. If there are any benefits.
Here is one called Underwear by Pogi&S
they were pink
he recalled
as he got out
of his blue ones
weren't u wearing pink bunny?
he asked her coyly
bunny din't say, but
just lay
wondering if she should care
about her boyfriend
stealing her underwear.
Then we have Untitled by Padraic Fitzcarraldo
If you ever say to someone,
"Read this poem.
It means so much to me."
They will read it
and it will mean nothing to them.
Very very true!
But now the important holiday. It is "Bad Poetry Day." Many people write bad poetry, but they do it with the misguided idea that it is good poetry. However, there are many people who write Bad Poetry just to write bad poetry. And guess what ? You can find it on the internet.So, as usual, I am doing the research so you can reap the benefits. If there are any benefits.
Here is one called Underwear by Pogi&S
they were pink
he recalled
as he got out
of his blue ones
weren't u wearing pink bunny?
he asked her coyly
bunny din't say, but
just lay
wondering if she should care
about her boyfriend
stealing her underwear.
Then we have Untitled by Padraic Fitzcarraldo
If you ever say to someone,
"Read this poem.
It means so much to me."
They will read it
and it will mean nothing to them.
Very very true!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Tuesday's Holidays
First of all, it is National Thrift Shop Day. As a great believer in thrift, I am liking that holiday. However, our celebration will more likely be on the weekend, when I have time to pursue thrift.
It is also The Meaning of "Is" Day. The idea behind this is that "is" is a really hard word to define without using the word "is" in your definition. If you are brain dead like I am tonight, you may want to save this holiday until a day such as National Beer Drinkers Day or Marguerita Day, where you can ponder the meaning of "is" after you are loosened up!
Today was our first day back at school, just the teachers. Just a whirlwind day of meetings, lunch provided by PTA, announcements, inducting the new teachers,smile for the camera for ID badges, and all school employees get on the stage for a staff picture. No bunny ears, no closed eyes, no nose picking. It was a tough job to get all of us smiling at the same time. Meanwhile, my shirt was dirty from unpacking boxes and my deodorant had given out about 3 hours earlier. On to tomorrow.
It is also The Meaning of "Is" Day. The idea behind this is that "is" is a really hard word to define without using the word "is" in your definition. If you are brain dead like I am tonight, you may want to save this holiday until a day such as National Beer Drinkers Day or Marguerita Day, where you can ponder the meaning of "is" after you are loosened up!
Today was our first day back at school, just the teachers. Just a whirlwind day of meetings, lunch provided by PTA, announcements, inducting the new teachers,smile for the camera for ID badges, and all school employees get on the stage for a staff picture. No bunny ears, no closed eyes, no nose picking. It was a tough job to get all of us smiling at the same time. Meanwhile, my shirt was dirty from unpacking boxes and my deodorant had given out about 3 hours earlier. On to tomorrow.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Friday The 13th
For those who tend to be a bit superstitious, this might be the day to lay low, pretend there are no holidays to observe. I, not having any such superstitious beliefs, could celebrate the day easily by doing things in groups of 13: read 13 pages of a book, spend 13 minutes in exercise, eat 13 pieces of chocolate, and use the restroom 13 times.
Tomorrow is also "Blame Someone Else Day." Evidently, this holiday is celebrated more than once a year in south Florida. It would probably be more appropriate to celebrate "Blame Yourself Day." At least that would be a switch from the norm.
Friday is also International Left Hander's Day. This leaves me in a predicament. I am right handed but both my sons are left-handed. I can celebrate in their honor though by writing left-handed for the entire day.
Finally, Kool-Aid Day. Boy, I grew up on Kool-Aid. That was all we had to drink other than water, which was not even considered as an option. We made pitcher after pitcher of Kool-Aid, drank it, sold it on the corner and froze it into Kool-Aid popsicles. That's probably why I turned out the way I did.
Tomorrow will also be my last weekday of summer freedom. On Monday I go back to work at Margate Elementary. So I may do some celebrating of my own. Do they consider cleaning the house and laundry as celebrating in some cultures?
Tomorrow is also "Blame Someone Else Day." Evidently, this holiday is celebrated more than once a year in south Florida. It would probably be more appropriate to celebrate "Blame Yourself Day." At least that would be a switch from the norm.
Friday is also International Left Hander's Day. This leaves me in a predicament. I am right handed but both my sons are left-handed. I can celebrate in their honor though by writing left-handed for the entire day.
Finally, Kool-Aid Day. Boy, I grew up on Kool-Aid. That was all we had to drink other than water, which was not even considered as an option. We made pitcher after pitcher of Kool-Aid, drank it, sold it on the corner and froze it into Kool-Aid popsicles. That's probably why I turned out the way I did.
Tomorrow will also be my last weekday of summer freedom. On Monday I go back to work at Margate Elementary. So I may do some celebrating of my own. Do they consider cleaning the house and laundry as celebrating in some cultures?
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Holidays for Tomorrow
Well, tomorrow's holidays were a learning experience for me. Tomorrow is Ingersoll Day. Now that does not mean that you should search out a friend with the last name of Ingersoll and give them your congratulations. (I knew one...Barbara Ingersoll) Ingersoll Day is named after Colonel Robert Ingersoll (1833-1899), a Civil War veteran, American political leader, and orator. Ingersoll made history in the state of Illinois with his famous speeches on agnosticism, antislavery and women's rights. But here is the part that amazes me. His three hour speeches were memorized, no cue cards, no notes, no script. Now that is what he should be known for!
In addition, it is President's Joke Day. I know that you will want to know about that. You probably think it's about making jokes about the president. Well, that's not it. It is a day to commemorate Ronald Reagan's joke on himself on August 11, 1984. Just before his speech, he was doing voice tests with the microphone. He quipped, thinking the sound system was not on live feed: "My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in 5 minutes." To his dismay, this message went out to the public. Hence, this day is now known as "President Joke Day." Watch our president carefully and see if he makes a joke.
As far as I'm concerned, today was my "Jeanne is a Joke" Day. I went over to my school and when I wanted to leave I could not find my purse. I walked into every place I had been, had all the office staff worried about my purse. Everyone brought every color of purse they could find to me to no avail. Aha! My brilliant mind went into overload. I called my cell phone number on the school phone. It started ringing and I realized the purse must be near me. I turned to the left, no purse. I turned to the right. No purse. I went in circles. No purse. The ringing was driving me bonkers! Finally I found the phone...in my pocket. But still no purse. Eventually I found the purse, but felt like a blooming idiot for a while, going around in circles.
In addition, it is President's Joke Day. I know that you will want to know about that. You probably think it's about making jokes about the president. Well, that's not it. It is a day to commemorate Ronald Reagan's joke on himself on August 11, 1984. Just before his speech, he was doing voice tests with the microphone. He quipped, thinking the sound system was not on live feed: "My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in 5 minutes." To his dismay, this message went out to the public. Hence, this day is now known as "President Joke Day." Watch our president carefully and see if he makes a joke.
As far as I'm concerned, today was my "Jeanne is a Joke" Day. I went over to my school and when I wanted to leave I could not find my purse. I walked into every place I had been, had all the office staff worried about my purse. Everyone brought every color of purse they could find to me to no avail. Aha! My brilliant mind went into overload. I called my cell phone number on the school phone. It started ringing and I realized the purse must be near me. I turned to the left, no purse. I turned to the right. No purse. I went in circles. No purse. The ringing was driving me bonkers! Finally I found the phone...in my pocket. But still no purse. Eventually I found the purse, but felt like a blooming idiot for a while, going around in circles.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Bloggers Beware!
OK I may be slow but I am learning. Last night I added my video section, and if you are interested in Boomer Humor please go onto to the YouTube link. I love it. I think it should be my theme song for my book.
Hopefully you have gotten your zucchini ready for your holiday events tonight. I did my research on Eleanor Roosevelt and added a couple of her best quotes in my last blog. Here is another one she said: "A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think."
Heck, I have already started that simplification stuff. She would probably like my chapter on creating the Low Maintenance Life. Talk about simplification.
I am finding that simplifying is becoming important. All the "stuff" that I have collected over the years is weighing me down. I am giving it away, selling it in garage sales and re-inventing myself. Now, if I could only get George to enter this simplification movement with me. He clutches his 65 years of gathered crap tightly and will not throw anything out or give it away. Once in a while, he offers me some token of garbage to get rid of. It is supposed to give me hope that eventually he will get rid of some of the piles of stuff that he is saving. With George, the rule is, "If I haven't used it in fifteen years, I will keep it for a few more decades. You never know when I might need it."
My response is that if you have not used it in 15 years, "No offense, honey, but toss it. It's crap." George usually wins unless I can spirit some of it out of the house in small doses.
Well, we are off to make some "Happiness Happen" for Cory and Ashlee and for ourselves by going to lunch with them.
Hopefully you have gotten your zucchini ready for your holiday events tonight. I did my research on Eleanor Roosevelt and added a couple of her best quotes in my last blog. Here is another one she said: "A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think."
Heck, I have already started that simplification stuff. She would probably like my chapter on creating the Low Maintenance Life. Talk about simplification.
I am finding that simplifying is becoming important. All the "stuff" that I have collected over the years is weighing me down. I am giving it away, selling it in garage sales and re-inventing myself. Now, if I could only get George to enter this simplification movement with me. He clutches his 65 years of gathered crap tightly and will not throw anything out or give it away. Once in a while, he offers me some token of garbage to get rid of. It is supposed to give me hope that eventually he will get rid of some of the piles of stuff that he is saving. With George, the rule is, "If I haven't used it in fifteen years, I will keep it for a few more decades. You never know when I might need it."
My response is that if you have not used it in 15 years, "No offense, honey, but toss it. It's crap." George usually wins unless I can spirit some of it out of the house in small doses.
Well, we are off to make some "Happiness Happen" for Cory and Ashlee and for ourselves by going to lunch with them.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Holidays for Saturday
As it turns out, I am going to need a holiday on Saturday. Today has been crazy busy. Tutoring at 8:45 AM, and working on emails and paperwork all morning. Then George and I decide to paint the master bedroom, which, like most of the house, except my office, has stayed a kind of dirty white since we moved in a bunch of years ago. We had some of the green paint left from my office and I like it so that is how we started. But we only had enough to cover one wall. So we argued about a few colors.
George is color-blind. I don't know why he cared but he did. We agreed on sunny yellow. 1 green wall and 3 sunny yellow walls. We get to Home Depot and I pick out a sunny yellow little sample card and show it to George.
He frowned. "I was thinking of a more rosy yellow." (Huh?)
We went over to the paint swatches till he found a peach color. Who cares? I said OK and we started painting today. We have one green wall and one peach wall. Its like living in Marshmallow Peepsville. We may have to accessorize...
Ok back to holidays.Saturday is a big day. BIG! Let's start out with "Lighthouse Day." Give thanks for all the lighthouses. If you live near one, honk as you go by. We also need to celebrate "National Mustard Day." Now, this even includes Dijon so let's start thinking. Activities could include a hot dog roast, using mustard to finger-paint, or a rousing game of "Clue" (Colonel Mustard!)
Next is "Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day." I celebrate this day by packaging up something to take to the Post Office, something in a package that will create a buzz among all the people waiting in line and to make the postal employees' heads spin around a couple of times. It is also "Professional Speakers Day." Enjoy a workshop or convention tomorrow and be sure to thank the speaker for their contributions to our world.
Tomorrow is also Twins Day. I don't know what activities they have up their sleeves, but I am sure it is something. Double the fun, double the headaches. That's twins for you. Be aware that Sunday is a big holiday day also. Don't save some of these holidays for Sunday because you will have more than enough to keep you busy!
George is color-blind. I don't know why he cared but he did. We agreed on sunny yellow. 1 green wall and 3 sunny yellow walls. We get to Home Depot and I pick out a sunny yellow little sample card and show it to George.
He frowned. "I was thinking of a more rosy yellow." (Huh?)
We went over to the paint swatches till he found a peach color. Who cares? I said OK and we started painting today. We have one green wall and one peach wall. Its like living in Marshmallow Peepsville. We may have to accessorize...
Ok back to holidays.Saturday is a big day. BIG! Let's start out with "Lighthouse Day." Give thanks for all the lighthouses. If you live near one, honk as you go by. We also need to celebrate "National Mustard Day." Now, this even includes Dijon so let's start thinking. Activities could include a hot dog roast, using mustard to finger-paint, or a rousing game of "Clue" (Colonel Mustard!)
Next is "Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day." I celebrate this day by packaging up something to take to the Post Office, something in a package that will create a buzz among all the people waiting in line and to make the postal employees' heads spin around a couple of times. It is also "Professional Speakers Day." Enjoy a workshop or convention tomorrow and be sure to thank the speaker for their contributions to our world.
Tomorrow is also Twins Day. I don't know what activities they have up their sleeves, but I am sure it is something. Double the fun, double the headaches. That's twins for you. Be aware that Sunday is a big holiday day also. Don't save some of these holidays for Sunday because you will have more than enough to keep you busy!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Holidays for Tomorrow
Well, as my friend, Mr. Pensive Sarcasm himself, has noted on his blog, I am a bit of a tecchie dinosaur. As a matter of fact, I typed in the title of this post and hit the wrong button so I had a post with just "Holidays for Tomorrow." on it. But thanks to my quick-witted thinking I was able to go back and complete the work.
Holidays for tomorrow...Well, you need to plan to do some work ahead for this one.
1. It is Hiroshima Day. A little research might be good here.
2. It is also Braham Pie Day. Now, here is the problem. I did not know what kind of pie that was but I was thinking it couldn't be good. The only thing that came to mind was that the word reminds me of a Brahma Bull and that would make it bull pie, which does not sound like a good thing. So I researched it for you. It turns out that Braham, Minnesota, yes, its a town, considers itself the Homemade Pie Capital. Tomorrow is their Pie Festival. So if any of you live in that area, could you please send me some pie?
Last, but not least, it is National Fresh Breath (Halitosis) Day. I cannot emphasize the importance of this holiday. The other day I meant a man that had breath that could knock you off the Sears Tower. Putrid rotting breath. It almost killed me. So please celebrate. I have some great suggestions for this holiday.
1. Hand out mints to anyone suffering from Halitosis.
2. Gently place a stick on note to their shirt, when they are not looking, advising
them of their breath problem.
3. Pinch your nose shut when you are assaulted by bad breath. They will recognize
that as a hint.
4. Wear a T-shirt with the message, "Have you checked your breath today?"
5. Check your own breath. I'm doing mine now.
Holidays for tomorrow...Well, you need to plan to do some work ahead for this one.
1. It is Hiroshima Day. A little research might be good here.
2. It is also Braham Pie Day. Now, here is the problem. I did not know what kind of pie that was but I was thinking it couldn't be good. The only thing that came to mind was that the word reminds me of a Brahma Bull and that would make it bull pie, which does not sound like a good thing. So I researched it for you. It turns out that Braham, Minnesota, yes, its a town, considers itself the Homemade Pie Capital. Tomorrow is their Pie Festival. So if any of you live in that area, could you please send me some pie?
Last, but not least, it is National Fresh Breath (Halitosis) Day. I cannot emphasize the importance of this holiday. The other day I meant a man that had breath that could knock you off the Sears Tower. Putrid rotting breath. It almost killed me. So please celebrate. I have some great suggestions for this holiday.
1. Hand out mints to anyone suffering from Halitosis.
2. Gently place a stick on note to their shirt, when they are not looking, advising
them of their breath problem.
3. Pinch your nose shut when you are assaulted by bad breath. They will recognize
that as a hint.
4. Wear a T-shirt with the message, "Have you checked your breath today?"
5. Check your own breath. I'm doing mine now.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Holidays for Tomorrow
I realize I did not address the holidays for tomorrow and Thursday yet. Being that you need to prepare, you should know ahead of time so here they are. First of all, tomorrow on Wed, we celebrate Coast Guard Day. I am serious about that one. Florida has a long shoreline and we need to have our protectors there to check out boats and problems along the border. Which brings us to our next holiday tomorrow. What a perfect thing to do. Stop by that Coast Guard station with some hot cookies out of the oven, chocolate chip of course. Wednesday is National Chocolate Chip Day. Yum on that.If you are not near a Coast Guard station, eat them yourself and send them a picture. No. That would be mean.
Big day coming up on Thursday. First of all it is International Beer Day. Now I think that should be of interest to many people who drink beer. They can still drink beer, just more of it. Now me, I am not a beer drinker, but maybe a root beer can count (in a frosty cold mug!) Mmmm. And the best is saved for last...Thursday Is National Underwear Day. Need some suggestions for National Underwear Day?
1. Clean out your underwear and throw out anything that looks disgusting and ratty.
2. Wear no underwear!
3. Trade underwear with your spouse for the day.
4. Wear your underwear backward.
5. Wear your underwear outside your clothes.
Enjoy Underwear Day. It only comes once a year. I think.
Big day coming up on Thursday. First of all it is International Beer Day. Now I think that should be of interest to many people who drink beer. They can still drink beer, just more of it. Now me, I am not a beer drinker, but maybe a root beer can count (in a frosty cold mug!) Mmmm. And the best is saved for last...Thursday Is National Underwear Day. Need some suggestions for National Underwear Day?
1. Clean out your underwear and throw out anything that looks disgusting and ratty.
2. Wear no underwear!
3. Trade underwear with your spouse for the day.
4. Wear your underwear backward.
5. Wear your underwear outside your clothes.
Enjoy Underwear Day. It only comes once a year. I think.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
The Forecast for Tomorrow
I hope you have nothing planned for Sunday because it will be a busy holi-day day. First and foremost, both Friendship and Girlfriend's Day, which in many cases can be an all-in-one. It is just one of those nicey nice days. Respect for Parents is one I will point out to my two grown sons just in case they miss it. It is also US Air Force Day (yay) and World Wide Web Day which you can celebrate by using your computer. It is also National Minority Donor Awareness Day, not to be confused with National Majority Donor Awareness Day which comes sometime....later.
Once I get through all the holidays tomorrow I plan to paint. Well, I plan to help George paint. Actually I might just supervise. I don't know what is happening to me. Last summer I went crazy and painted my office in bright green with sherbet orange trim. I love it. Bright colors with lots of junk laying around. It looks great. Now I want to redo my bedroom. I removed our expensive duvet and down comforter and beautiful sheets that we paid mucho bucks for a few years ago and gave them to my oldest son for his bedroom. Now I want to paint the walls in 2 bright colors and cover the bed with a brightly colored quilt and totally change the look of it. Same for the living room. The last time I did these kinds of things I was pregnant. 30 years ago.That would be a major miracle. Not a good one. I worked out with Arnaldo. It was a rough weekend. My cleaning lady, Ana, is going to be leaving me, not as a friend but as a helper in my home. My trainer, the third one, is leaving me to go in the National Guard. Today we started videotaping him doing the same exercises he has shown me for 2 years and I still can't remember. He has become a good friend and I will miss him greatly.
Once I get through all the holidays tomorrow I plan to paint. Well, I plan to help George paint. Actually I might just supervise. I don't know what is happening to me. Last summer I went crazy and painted my office in bright green with sherbet orange trim. I love it. Bright colors with lots of junk laying around. It looks great. Now I want to redo my bedroom. I removed our expensive duvet and down comforter and beautiful sheets that we paid mucho bucks for a few years ago and gave them to my oldest son for his bedroom. Now I want to paint the walls in 2 bright colors and cover the bed with a brightly colored quilt and totally change the look of it. Same for the living room. The last time I did these kinds of things I was pregnant. 30 years ago.That would be a major miracle. Not a good one. I worked out with Arnaldo. It was a rough weekend. My cleaning lady, Ana, is going to be leaving me, not as a friend but as a helper in my home. My trainer, the third one, is leaving me to go in the National Guard. Today we started videotaping him doing the same exercises he has shown me for 2 years and I still can't remember. He has become a good friend and I will miss him greatly.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Holiday Plans
Tomorrow, Friday July 30th is a day to celebrate some of the lesser-known holidays. Start out with "Father-in-Law Day". Now if you have not noted this holiday before you might want to skip it, because he may wonder why you never honored it before. It is also "Cheesecake Day" which I certainly feel like celebrating.
In addition, you may be interested in "National Talk in an Elevator Day." First of all, make sure there is someone else in the elevator and that he/she does not look like a suspicious lurker. After you have ascertained that, then feel free to chat with them. Questions like...
Do you come here often?
Where are you going?
Do you get panicky in elevators?
...will open up avenues of conversation that you never knew existed. By the time you get to your floor, you will have made a new friend! Celebrate tomorrow!
In addition, you may be interested in "National Talk in an Elevator Day." First of all, make sure there is someone else in the elevator and that he/she does not look like a suspicious lurker. After you have ascertained that, then feel free to chat with them. Questions like...
Do you come here often?
Where are you going?
Do you get panicky in elevators?
...will open up avenues of conversation that you never knew existed. By the time you get to your floor, you will have made a new friend! Celebrate tomorrow!
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