Category: Daily Holidays
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Second Half of the Year Day
Today, July 1st, we are halfway through the year. This is an excellent opportunity to pull out that list of New Year resolutions and review your progress. Are there any of those goals complete? Congratulations! Are there any on that list that is right on track? Excellent job! You can feel confident you are right…
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The Power of Forgiveness
Today here in the United States is Forgiveness Day (Global Forgiveness Day is July 7th.) We consider the impact of forgiveness and identify its primary beneficiaries. “I’ll never forgive you for this!” How often have you ever uttered these words when confronting someone who has caused you harm? You’re angry and hurt. You know you…
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April Showers Day
Today, April 22nd, is April Showers Day in the United States. Today we reflect on those rainstorms that are very much a part of our days this time of year. Perhaps today you are experiencing one of these April showers. Perhaps it’s a sunny day. Whatever today’s forecast for your area is, the occasional rainstorm…
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Remembering the Importance of Handwriting
Today, January 23rd, is National Handwriting Day. Today we celebrate the simple handwritten note, the handwritten to-do list, or the carefully crafted handwritten letter, which continue to survive in this current digital age. Every day we are accustomed to most of our communications coming from a digital screen. Perhaps this morning you used your smartphone…
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Don’t Let Fear Win
The second Tuesday of October is National Face Your Fears Day. Today is a reminder to not let fear hold you back from moving forward. It is normal to be afraid of the various dangers in the world, but don’t let this hold you back from venturing out into that world. Being afraid of being…
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The Importance of Swapping Ideas
Today, September 10th, is Swap Ideas Day. Today we recognize the importance of including others when we brainstorm. Remember the old saying “two heads are better than one.” Every great invention in history came from someone thinking “What if we tried this?” or “Can I make this process better if I do x instead of…
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Salad vs Hamburger
Today, June 17th, is National Eat Your Vegetables Day. Today we consider reaching out for the salad at lunchtime rather than the cheeseburger. Grab that apple for dessert instead of a helping of apple dumpling. While today we consider adding a little more vegetables to the plate, let’s think about how we can incorporate this…
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Price of Freedom
Today is June 6th. Eighty years ago today, young men embarked on a harrowing journey filled with fear and unbelievable loss. Many of the young men who participated in D-Day would not see the sunset that day, because their time on this Earth had come to an end. Many others would survive but would be…
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National Old Maids Day
Today, June 4th, is National Old Maids Day. Today we recognize that not all women include marriage and children in their life’s plan. First, let me preface this by saying there is absolutely nothing wrong with raising a family. If a woman finds the love of her life, and is blessed with children, that is…
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Escape with a Game of Solitaire
Today, May 22, is National Solitaire Day. Today we celebrate this simple pastime available to anyone with a computer, a smartphone, or a deck of cards. Playing a game of solitaire is a remarkably simple escape. Find a quiet corner in the breakroom, a vacant bench in the park, or even retreat to the couch…
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