Category: Daily Holidays
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Working Naked Day – It is not what you think.
Today, February 2nd, is Working Naked Day. While this holiday seems obscene, it is not what you think. This is the day to celebrate working from home. As we know, not everyone can work from home. There are jobs that require workers to be onsite. There are jobs that may allow a portion of a…
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Presenting Brussel Sprouts
Today, January 31st, is Eat Brussel Sprouts Day. Today is the day to try to incorporate this healthy green into at least one of your meals. I will hear people make fun of brussel sprouts. You may have to adapt a taste for it, but it also depends on how you cook it. Do you…
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Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
Today, January 29th, we celebrate the seeing-eye guide dog. Today we recognize the contribution these furry friends make toward providing those with visual disabilities with a more independent life. Seeing-eye dogs are more than a pet. Their owners can move about safely to work, school, and various errands without having to rely on someone else.…
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Lotus 1-2-3 Nostalgia
Today, January 26th, we celebrate Lotus 1-2-3 Day. Today we reflect on a spreadsheet application that enabled workers to move from massive time-consuming spreadsheets to a computer application that saved time and energy. I am probably revealing a little bit of my age with this post. I remember learning how to use Lotus 1-2-3 while…
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Give It a Try
Today, January 25th, is National Fish Taco Day. Today we are encouraged to use the fish of our choice in a taco loaded with our favorite seasonings. Savor a fish taco dish with your friends at lunch, or even with your family around the dinner table. Today reminds me that it is good to try…
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Just Do It
Have you been putting off that job search? Have you been putting off signing up for that class? Have you thought about volunteering at a local nonprofit organization? Today, January 24th, is the day to “Just Do It.” It is very easy to let a dream stay a dream. We may wish to pursue a…
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Come In from the Cold Day
Today, January 22nd, is the day to get out of the cold, go inside, and enjoy a warm cup of coffee or a bowl of soup. This is also a day to be thankful that we can come out of the cold. Some people have jobs that keep them outdoors in the wintry weather. Package…
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Enjoy a Pleasant Memory Today
Today, January 19th, is Good Memory Day. Today is the day to pull out a photo, or hold a relic from the past, and relish a fond memory. We should not live in the past. However, we can look in the past to remember lessons learned, relationships formed, and see how far we have come…
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Appreciate Customer Service Representatives
Today, January 17th, is Customer Service Day. Today is the day to appreciate those who serve as the bridge between customers and a business providing a product or service. Anyone who has ever worked in customer service can appreciate the stress it can cause. The customer service representative is the person who listens while customers…
Cup of Inspiration 