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Category Archives: Recognition Day
Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday
For a long time, growing up, I was under the impression that Susan B. Anthony was the founder of Sue Bee honey, and I found that a much more important day-to-day contribution to society. I know better now, of course. … Continue reading
Book Giving Day
I don’t have much to say today. I’ve been a reader since I was three and my mom got tired of reading to me, so she taught me to do it myself. I love reading so much I went into … Continue reading
Apology Day
I recently recommended the TV show Lucifer to my mom, and she loved it. So when she was done, I binged it too. (And you should give it a go, if you are as behind the times as I am … Continue reading
Hug Day
Today is National Hug Day. Props to folks who like hugging. I am not a hugger. With the exception of my grandmother, I come from a long line of non-huggers. My grandfather would pat your head if you hugged him. … Continue reading
Grandmother Achievement Day
I am not a grandmother. At this point, my kid informs me I’m unlikely to ever become one. (That’s OK. That’s exactly what I told my mom at his age.) But I was lucky enough to be born to young … Continue reading
All the News That’s Fit to Print Day
So, this one is a day late, but better late than never. (And no, the irony that I missed a deadline on a post about journalism is not lost on me!) I studied journalism in college. I thought I was … Continue reading
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Pizza Day
For all its nearly universal appeal, pizza is a matter of rather personal taste, I have found. For most of my childhood, pizza came one of two ways: sausage and cheese for my mom or laden with all kinds of … Continue reading
Opera Day
Pretty Woman? Moonstruck? Aria! I was not an opera fan in my younger days. My perception was that it attracted snobs who pretended to like it while knowing nothing about it, and I wanted nothing to do with that. I … Continue reading
Periodic Table Day
I don’t have a lot to say about this day. I loved chemistry in high school; I met one of my best friends in that class and we both laugh-choked when our teacher singed his eyebrows while lambasting a student … Continue reading
Optimist Day
According to the rah-rah literature, “this is a day where the world can be an Optimist themselves in action, plus join us in honoring Optimist Clubs and Members in their communities and worldwide for all they do year-round to promote … Continue reading
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Arwen Adams Bicknell 