tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270319402011-04-21T14:40:39.820-07:00Celebrate Every Day! I'll post (or try to post) something to day to celebrate each day, in some way. I try to keep it small, but some days call for more. I may not always get the date perfect (blame it on my sources) and I'll usually only focus onone or two celebrations, so please don't flame me if I miss your fave -- I may be saving it for next year!Thrifty Celebratrixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00170313074842931553noreply@blogger.comBlogger791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27031940.post-1158069969767918422006-09-12T07:03:00.000-07:002006-09-12T07:06:09.786-07:00

Today is National Video Games Day, but July 8 was Video Games Day. Though I'm all for any excuse to play video games, maybe we should have a Plan B for those who aren't as interested...So, in memory of Johnny Cash, who died on this date in 2003, get thee to the video store and rent Walk the Line. Add popcorn, mix well.

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You already know what today is. Take some time out today and have a quiet moment of remembrance for those who died in the WTC attacks. Read up on the ongoing issues surrounding the attack. Donate to a surviving families fund. Most importantly, never forget.On a lighter note, today is also Make Your Bed Day.

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Today is International Literacy Day. Consider volunteering for or supporting your local literacy council, or the literacy programs run at your local library. At the very least, celebrate your own literacy by using this weekend to finish up the book you started on Wednesday.

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Today is Neither Rain Nor Snow Day, in honor of the opening of the Farley Post Office building in New York, this date in 1914. So, when's the last time you used snail mail? Go out and send your mom, significant other, or best friend a card or postcard, the old fashioned way. Yes, even if you already live with them. It's a cheap way to cheer someone up -- getting something other than bills is a

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Paradoxically, today is both Read a Book Day, and Fight Procrastination Day. I don't know about you, but one of my primary modes of procrastination is reading... So, don't wait! Read a book! If you want to be extra virtuous, you can read about overcoming procrastination.

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Today is National Trail Mix Day. Why not try making your own trail mix, and enjoying this salty-sweet snack all weekend?

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Today is Toasted Marshmallow Day. Do you really need any more of an excuse to make s'mores? Or just do what I do -- leave the graham crackers in the kitchen, eat the chocolate while you're getting the fire going, and then try to acheive perfect toastedness before eating the sugar blob by itself.

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...Aaaaand, we're back.Today is More Herbs, Less Salt day. Instead of reaching for the salt at your next meal, try changing it up a little, with dill, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, sage, thyme, tarragon, turmeric -- the list goes on and on. At the very least, try tasting your food just as it is, before you add anything extra at all.

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Today is National Thrift Shop Day. When's the last time you thought about looking for that thing you need at a Thrift store? They're great places, especially when what you need is a little offbeat, or you're on a tight budget. Some places specialize more than others, and some of them can be a treasure trove of great finds, especially if they're in an area where the local clientele is less

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Today is Elvis Memorial Day. Even if you're not The King's biggest fan, it's hard to discount the impact he had on the world of music, and the world at large. Take a few minutes today to think about your own memories of Elvis, whether it be movies of questionable quality, that one song that always that effect on you, or the wonder that is Graceland. Even if it's just to boggle at the strangeness

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Today is Relaxation Day. So relax, already! Kick back with a beverage of choice, contemplate the cosmos from the comfort of a bubble bath, and relax. Chances are, if you're like most Americans, you probably need it.

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Today is National Creamsicle Day. Go to the store, or chase down that Ice Cream Truck, and relive a little bit of kidhood.Or just wish Steve Martin a Happy Birthday by renting one of his many many moves.

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Today is Presidential Joke Day. (With W, isn't every day... Oops. Nevermind. I said nothing!) Google for presidental jokes, and giggle away.For this weekend, we'll continue with the picnic theme -- it is, after all, National Picnic Month. It's also Blueberry Month and Peach Month, so see if you can find a local U-Pick, pack a lunch, and spend a day picking your own fruit. In Michigan? South Haven

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Today is Lazy Day. Just for today, take some time to do nothing on your own time. That's right, nothing. Find a comfortable spot, sit back, and relax. Nothing to weigh you down, not even a book, and nothing to capture your brain, not even the TV. Let your mind and body have a little vacation, even if only for an hour.Hah! Lazy Day! The perfect excuse for a late update, right?

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Today is Book Lover's Day. If you're already a booklover, here's your excuse to go out and borrow or buy yourself a book. If you're not (yet,) why not amble down to your local library or bookstore, and ask for a little help finding a good gateway paperback.

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Today is Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors Porch Day. Time for the most domestic larceny ever! If you've got zucchini, give it away. If you like zucchini, let your neighbors know -- there's always enough to go around. If you don't like it, hide. Seriously. And if you go out, especially on the east coast, don't leave your car windows open. The zucchini bandits will get you ;)Looking for uses

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This week is National Simplify Your Life Week. Just for today, think about how your life could be simpler and less hectic. Need encouragement? Take a look at the Daily Discardian, FlyLady, or 43Folders.

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Today is Champagne Day! FInd a decent bottle of champagne, or better yet, local sparkling wine, and raise a toast to today's birthdays: Louis Armstrong, Percy Bysshe Shelley, the Queen Mum, and me!Also, Monday is National Lighthouses Day. If you're within striking distance, why not take a road trip this weekend to see a working or historic lighthouse? Grab picnic basket and a camera, and catch a

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As mentioned yesterday, today is Watermelon Day. When's the last time you had a slice of this quintessential summer treat? Hie thee to the grocery store, and buy a slice or two, or a whole one, if you think you can finish it. Want variety? Have you ever tried yellow watermelon?

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Today is Ice Cream Sandwich Day! Go splurge, whether at the local ice cream parlor, ice cream truck, or with Skinny Cows or Klondikes from your own freezer.And a very happy birthday to la cousine, Kathleen!Oh, and head's up? Tomorrow is watermelon day, so if you want a frozen vodka watermlon, you should get it started today.

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Today is Raspberry Cream Pie Day. Unless you've got an extra-special bakery, you'll probaby have to make your own, though. Go here for the recipe, or here for the lighter version.An extra-special mention for me-luv: Today is also Herman Melville's Birthday. Moby Dick may be too much to ask for in one day, but he also wrote plenty of short stories that are much easier to get one's head around

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Continuing the theme from Monday, Today is Aunts and Uncles Day. So take time out today for a warm 'hello' to those people who helped make your parents who they are.Or you could just go rent The Usual Suspects in honor of Keven Spacey's birthday.

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Today is Culinarian's Day. Celebrate by making something home-cooked and out of the ordinary. Looking for ideas? www.Epicurious.com can help you figure out what to do with what you've got.If you're not the cooking sort, then celebrate someone else's cooking, either by doing the dishes for them, or going out to a nice* restaurant. * "Nice" meaning not Denny's, and nothing with " 'n " in the

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Today is Cousins Day. Give your favorite cousin(s) a call, or send them an email to say hi, and that jazz.No cousins? Then go rent Pink Panther (the original version) in honor of the death of Peter Sellars, on this date in 1980.

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Had enough Pecan Pie? Well then, go celebrate Belgian Independence Day and National Junk Food Day in high style with waffles at your local house 'o pancakes.On the lighter side, you could always pop over to the video store and rent some old episodes of Saturday Night Live, in honor of both Robin Williams' and Jon Lovitz' birthdays.

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Today is Pecan Pie Day. Think they're hard to make? Think again. Then again, your local diner may already have them, pre-made. Either way, enjoy a slice today.

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Today is World Population Day. Don't know what that is? Neither did I. Get more info, especially on ways to get involved and help, at the UNFPA website.

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I really need to find a way to auto post the weekend entries. I write them ahead of time, but it never fails that I forget to post them. My ongoing apologies for that. Anyway...Today is Teddy Bear Picnic Day. If you've got wee ones, today is a great day to have a picnic with them and a few of their stuffed friends. Introducing kids to the concept of imagined socialization is actually quite a

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Today is National Sugar Cookie Day. So turn on your a/c, and head into the kitchen. My personal opinion is that sugar cookies are one of those things that turn out just as well from those refrigerated dough kits you find in with the eggs and cheese, so give yourself a break and grab one of those. You can always dress them up with sprinkles, icing, or make them into snickerdoodles by rolling them

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Today is National Videogames Day! While I myself will probably celebrate by buying this, you should go find the videogame of your heart's desire, whether it be Mario Bros., Tetris, Halo or WoW, and play it till your thumbs go numb.

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Summer is the time for ice cream holidays, isn't it? Get to your local ice cream shop, and indulge in National Strawberry Sundae Day. On the lighter side of things, I'm sure no one would object if you chose to celebrate it with angelfood cake and fresh strawberries, with maybe a drizzle of chocolate syrup in honor of Chocolate Day.

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Today is an interesting confluence of events. It appears that not only is today Republican Day, the anniversary of the formation of the Republican party (1854), it's also George W. Bush's Birthday. Take a moment today to write the president's office, or your local republican representative, and tell them exactly what you think of the job they're doing. Good or bad, let them know.Or you could just

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Today is Alice in Wonderland Day. When's the last time you watched that movie? Or better yet, when's the last time you sat down with either Alice Through the Looking Glass, or Alice in Wonderland and read it cover to cover? Don't you think it's about time?After all, the movie of American McGee's Alice won't be out until 2007.

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Today, among other things, is Compliment Your Mirror Day. Hmm, I wonder if this has to do with the overwhelming expectation to wear a bathing suit today? Whatever the reason, take the time today to stand in front of the mirror in your most comfortable natural state, and find at least three things to compliment yourself about. Better yet, consider making this a daily thing, finding three new

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Today is Stay Out of the Sun Day. Skin cancer is an increasingly common condition, in large part due to the popularity of sun-bathing and tanning. Not to mention the fact that tanning makes you age faster, causing wrinkles and melanin spots. So, stay out of the sun today, and check out this site for tips on keeping yourskin the color it was meant to be.

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In honor of Imelda Marcos' Birthday go out and buy yourself a new pair of summer sandals. You have my blessing ;)

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Today is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. Sounds like as good an excuse for Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream as any to me.

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Today is Meteor Day, in remembrance of the Tunguska Meteor Impact of 1908. Never heard of it? Read all about it here.Coincidentally -- or not -- today also marks the anniversary of the first appearance of Superman comics. If you're not up to going out and watching the new Superman movie, see if you can't get out to the video store and rent one of the old ones.

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Today is Camera Day. Have a little fun -- go out and get a little disposable film camera, or a short roll of film for your own camera. Go for a walk, and take pictures of the things that catch your eye. Neighborhood, park, city or countryside, wherever you are, capture the way it looks to day on good old-fashioned film. Before film -- and your walking path -- disappear forever.And a Very, Very

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Today is Mel Brooks' Birthday! When's the last time you saw History of the World Part I, or Young Frankenstein, or even High Anxiety? Get yourself to the video store and laugh the night away.

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Today is HIV Testing Day. Do yourself a favor -- make yourself an appointment to go get tested. The best prognosis is catching the disease early, and treating it with the long-term in mind.If you can't, won't, or truly believe you don't need to get tested, then go to Project Hope, and help them help those who need it.

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Today is Rose Day. So, do one of two things:1) Go out, buy a single rose, and give it to your sweetie. Or your mom. Or your best friend. Or yourself ;)-OR-2) Go to your nearest nursery and talk to one of their gardening pros. Find the best type of rose for that empty spot in your garden, and plant one there. Then you can give a rose every year.

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Today is National Pink Day. Wear pink, even if it's just a little bit. See if it doesn't brighten your mood.

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Today is National Chocolate Eclair Day. I think you know what to do ;)Also, Happy Birthday to the lovely Lady E.J.!

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Today is the Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer. Get out sometime today and enjoy the sun on this, the longest day of daylight of the year. If you can't go out to pick St. John's Wort tonight, maybe you can get out to the video store and rent A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Today is Ice Cream Soda Day! Gotta love those food days, huh? Get out to your nearest Dairy Queen, Friendly's, Baskin-Robbins, ORFT*, and indulge. The best-known ice-cream soda is, of course, a root beer float, but have you ever had a brown cow or a coke float? If you're feeling adventurous, buy your own ingredients, and make them at home. Experiment with combinations, like 7-Up or redpop

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Today is the offical date of Juneteenth, though many celebrations took place over the weekend. What is Juneteenth?Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day. It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities - as nothing is more comforting than the hand of a friend.Juneteenth is a

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Today is, of course, Father's Day. Even if your family doesn't celebrate it, or if your Dad* isn't around to be celebrated, take a few minutes today to talk to, write to, or just think about your dad and everything he's done for you. Say thank you, in a way you know he'd appreciate, regardless of whether he's around to notice or not.*Dad being a universal generic term, rather than a genetically

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Today is Violin Day. Since we're overdue for a movie rental day, get to your local video retailer and rent The Red Violin. While you're watching it, trying juggling your popcorn puffs in honor of Juggling Day, which is also today. If the movie isn't to you taste, go outside with a couble of tennis balls and try teaching yourself how to juggle.Also, happy birthday to the lovely Lady Otter, in CO.

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Today is Bloomsday! It's named for Leopold Bloom, the protagonist of James Joyce's Ulysses, whose life mirrors the journey of Ulysses (Odysseus) on June 16, 1904. I think it sets the record for longest book ever written about a single day, but I'm just guessing, here.Anyway, if you don't have the singular luck to be in Dublin today, and making the pilgrimage rounds of Bloom's Day, then take a

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Do you think it's a coincidence that Electricity Day and Fly-a-Kite Day fall on the same day? Rather than try to recreate Ben Franklin's fabled experiment, maybe just work on the kite part. If you've got one, get it out and take it for a run. If you don't, then a trip to the hobby store is in order, for a cheapie kite, some assembly required. And assemble it yourself! It builds character.

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Today is Flag Day. There are, no doubt, a variety of celebrations, and honorary sales, in your area. Regardless of how you may feel about patriotism and the flag, take a moment today to think about it. Want to know more? Try this site for information on the flag and its history, or google your own way.

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No holidays today, so, in honor of Hermit Week this week, your task is to play hermit today, as much as possible. I'm not going to advocate playing hookie from work or other such obligations, but you can certainly turn the phone off once you get home, and stay in. Make a nice dinner, or order in, and just enjoy spending time in your home, with the people and/or creatures that live there with you.

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My grandmother kept everything. Including the little pocket weekly-schedule diaries that her father kept. While it's not necessarily the most fascinating reading in the world, it can be pretty interesting stuff, especially looking at all the little newspaper clippings and nifty postage stamps he stuck between the pages because he thought them interesting. She also kept the little five-year

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Today is King Kamehameha Day, remembering the first great king of Hawai'i. Go read about him, the celebration, or malamahoe, the law of the splintered paddle, which some people consider to be a pre-cursor to the modern idea of civil rights.

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Today is Iced Tea Day, so go out on the porch, kick back, and have a tall cold glass. For a little variety, try a fruit tea, like raspberry zinger, or peach tea. For extra fun, raise a glass of southern style sweet tea in memory of Ray Charles, who died two years ago on this date.

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No holidays today, but plenty of movie-worthy birthdays. There's Johnny Depp, which leads to the obvious Pirates of the Caribbean, but maybe try Finding Neverland if you haven't seen it yet, or for those with less discerning tast you could try some of my favorites like From Hell, and Ninth Gate. Next up is Cole Porter, whose life is portrayed in De-Lovely. If you like older musicals that are

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Today is Best Friend's Day, so drop your bestest comrade-in-mischief a note or an e-card, or better, yet, give them a call and have lunch or dinner together. Don't forget tobe a little sentimental.Oh, and if you didn't have any chocolate ice cream yesterday for Chocolate Ice Cream Day, you are hereby officially allowed to celebrate it today.

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There's a plethora of celebrations to choose from today. So, spin the wheel and I choose...The anniversary of the first drive-in, which opened on this date in 1933. If you can find one, go to a drive in and enjoy the experience, while you still can.Alternatively, find your local foodbank and donate some non-perishables, in honor of Hunger Awareness Day.

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Today is World Environment Day, the theme of which is "Deserts and Desertification" this year. If you don't live in an area that's hosting a particular event, then go check out the cactus garden in your nearest botanical garden.

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Today is Cancer Survivor's Day. If you know someone who is a survivor, show them a little love and support. They fought hard in one way or another, so let them know how much it means that they did fight, and that they're still around. Bake them an applesauce cake, in honor of them and Apple Sauce Cake Day.

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Another movie rental day!Today is the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Get thee to the video store and rent either Midway (1976), or Pearl Harbor(2001), if you absolutely must. Have some popcorn and a moment of patriotism. Better still if that swell extends to making a donation of funds or time to the VFW.

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Today is National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, as well as Doughnut Day. Your assignment for today is to get yerself a plain ole glazed doughnut, scoop some ice cream on top of it (I recommend plain chocolate or, obviously, rocky road) and enjoy.If'n your on a diet, then spend some time listening to and appreciating the miracle of your radio, which was patented on this day in 1896, by Marconi (

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Today is Stand for Children Day. If you live in an area that this organization holds events, show your support either by attending or donating. If, like me, you live elsewhere, then talk to your local children's hospital, orphanage, or foster-care facility abouting donating a blanket or three in honor of the debut of Linus' security blanket, on this date in 1954.Also, happy Shavuot to those who

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Today is No Tobacco Day, as well as National Macaroon Day.If you do smoke, chances are me telling you to quit won't do a damn bit of good. But I hope you'll at least take a few minutes today to seriously consider quitting, for your own sake, and no one else's. If you're not planning on quitting, try not to buy any tobacco today.Go have a macaroon instead.

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Today is Water a Flower Day. Don't have any plants at home or at work? Then it's about time you got one. For households without animals, pothos are hardy plants that live nicely in lowlight. If you have cats or other plant nibbling critters, an african violet is usually completely uninteresting to them. It needs a little light, and don't get water on the leaves, but I've had good luck

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Today is Penny Day. So, take that penny jar, or those rolls you've been hoarding to the bank or the grocery store and change it into real money. You should put at least half of that into your savings account, but if you just can't bear to, then spend it on something frivolous -- a new hair clip or comic book, i.e., nothing grown up.And don't give me the gripes about the percentage the machines

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Today is International Museum Day. I bet you can see where this one is going, can't you?Take a few extra minutes on your lunch hour, and head to the nearest museum. (Find one online, if you have to.) It can be an art museum, a natural history museum, or even the local "Toothpicks of the Rich and Famous" shack on the side of the road.The only catches are:1) It has to be a museum, and not a

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Today is Pack Rat Day.Now, following the logic that celebration of something tends to encourage it, and I don't want to encourage Pack Rattitude, your job today is to go through your closet and find 3 things that you keep for no good reason. A "good reason" means need or love. If you don't need that third pair of gloves that are lime green and don't go with anything, and you don't love that

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Well, it's probably my fault that you didn't know you were supposed to Wear Purple For Peace today.However, all is not lost! It's also Love A Tree Day. Show your love for trees, and sign up for electronic billing from your utility providers. Most large companies offer some kind of ebills service, and a few will give you some kind of kickback to do it. If they don't offer the service, e-mail

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Today is National Chocolate Chip Day. In honor of this, bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies at home. Even if you don't make your own batter, bake the cookies in your own oven. (Even a toaster oven will do.) Enjoy the smell of baking in the air, and enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.Want to make your own cookies? Here's the recipe. For chewy cookies, substitute 2 cups of dark

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Today is Star Wars Day. Get thee to a video store (or your video shelf, if ye've got it,) rent your favorite Star Wars Movie, watch and enjoy.

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So many obscure holidays to chose from... Today, I leave the choice up to you!Feeling frivolous? Celebrate Lumpy Rug Day by strightening out your lumpy rugs, replacing any that are hopelessly lumpy, or just appreciating your non-lumpy rugs.Feeling Political? Celebrate World Press Freedom Day by sending a letter or email of protest to your target news outlet of choice, demanding news that is

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Apologies for going AWOL -- Graduating will do that to you.So, happy belated Zipper Day (4/29/06,) Honesty Day (4/30/06,) and Mother Goose Day (5/1/06.)Today is Siblings Day. Mom and Dad may each get a Sunday to themselves, but siblings only get a weekday, and they have to share. Just figures, doesn't it? Nevertheless, give your sibling(s) an email, or a call, just to say hi and tell them how

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Sorry for the late post -- pre-graduation panic is setting in :)Today is Great Poetry Reading Day. Find a poem, long or short, and read it. Preferably alouyd, even if there's no one listening. Poems are meant to be spoken. Simple, huh? For extra karma, take a little time to reflect on it, personally, poetically, historically, fantastically, or otherwise. Need help finding a poem to read?

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Well, most people already know that today is "Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day," which is a great and noble almost-tradition. But what about those of us who have no wee ones in our lives?Well, today is also Tell A Story Day. Sit down with friends, family, a blog audience, or just your pet of choice and tell them a story. If you don't feel up to making one up, find a children's book or

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Today is Administrative Professional's day. If you have a secretary, assistant, or whatever your title of choice, know and love one, or deal with one on a regular basis, remember to say thank you. You may think of it as a HallMark Holiday all you want, but a little kindness goes a long way.If you are an Administrative Professional, of whatever stripe, pamper yourself a little. Get full fat

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