Today is a Mélange of Days 1/21/24
There's no doubt about it, January 21st, 2024 has got it going on, it's an absolute mélange of days to celebrate.
National Cheese Lovers Day / International Cheese Day 1/20/24
Today is either International Cheese Day or National Cheese Lovers Day, and I can't rule out that it's actually both of those days today. Either way is great by Monster, he'd like to celebrate both!
Take a Walk Outdoors Day – 1/20/24
I try to take a walk outdoors every time I have the opportunity. I should actually walk far more, I know, but sometimes, especially during winter, it can be challenging Today I have an excuse - Take A Walk Outdoors Day
A Wish for My Ex-Wife Bliss’s Birthday 1/20/24
I just wanted to make a quick shout out and birthday wish for my former wife Bliss on her birthday today!
Tenderness Toward Existence Day – 1/19/24
Today I've picked a couple of different observances to discuss, this morning it was National Popcorn Day, and now this afternoon we're discussing Tenderness Toward Existence Day. When I started to read about this holiday I was immediately struck by an Otis Redding earworm, I could not get Try a Little Tenderness out of my head.
Celebrate National Popcorn Day 1/19/25
Popcorn is my go to snack, afternoon or evening, hot or cold, rain or shine. It's probably the healthiest snack I eat too. It's not too high calorie and it's a decent source of dietary fiber. Celebrate National Popcorn Day!
National Forrest Day is 1/18/24
Today, January 18th, 2024 is National Forrest Day, but don't tell Monster, ok? Because he is only going to get confused, he thinks it's National Forest day, not National Forrest day.
A Day of Judgment 1/17/24
It's officially the Day of Judgement today, which apparently different than Judgement Day somehow. They sure sound like the same thing, don't they?
Monster’s Wilde Dreams – Quotes by Oscar Wilde
"Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination."
-- Oscar Wilde
National Nothing Day 1/16/24
Today is National Nothing Day, so I'd like to begin by saying absolutely nothing, in keeping with the spirit of the holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 1/15/24
Dr Martin Luther King Jr was a great man. The Civil Rights movement in the United States was needed and necessary, and Rev. King was in the absolute forefront of that battle. Then, he was taken from us far too soon.
It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day 1/14/24
Today is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. I'd say this topic is a real stretch for a blog about hiking and backpacking, but you don't know Buddy the Wonder Dog! He's been our camping and hiking companion for the last year. He loves the outdoors, for sure!
