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Thoughts on the Day (3/21)
As we go into this long list, I need to point out that none of these "days" are verified in any way. I found a couple of websites, cobbled the list together and started posting. I'm not sure it really makes a difference, but I thought I'd let you know, anyhow.
Today is:
Children’s Poetry Day
In honor of Children's Poetry day, I give you this. A poem written many years ago by Myr when she was definitely a child.
Fragrance Day
Fitting that this is on the first day of Spring. Flowers are still a long way off up here where I live, but this is always the time of year when I start looking forward to the Lilac's blooming. In Madison, they bloom right around Mother's Day, but up here it will take at least three weeks more until that happens. I can almost smell them now, though, just thinking about it. They are a beautiful flower, too. Did you know that white lilacs can change into purple ones? Well, at least a couple of my mom's trees have done that. The groups of blossoms are various colors from white to deep purple, sometimes all the colors are on one bunch.
First Day of Spring
Yay! for spring. It's actually supposed to be warm today. I'd like to see temps above 40. The pussy willows are starting to bud out. A sure sign of spring, but they have no smell, which is why I chatted about Lilacs, above. And have I mentioned how I'm loving this whole earlier daylight saving time? Love. LOVE.... LOVE
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
This is a day that requires more respect than I usually have time for. I like that it's International because prejudice isn't limited to our fair country. Of course, what can you say about a day like this? I mean, of course its a good thing, but it's rather like saying evil is bad, it's a no brainer. Until most people work every day to stop racism when they encounter its many forms will we truly make progress stopping it.
National Agriculture Day
I firmly believe that the cities could crumble to dust and the farms would still stand, but let the farms crumble and cities will be right behind. However, I like the whole cities and farms thing and would rather not have anything crumble to dust. The world runs on food, though. The US's greatest strength is its ability to feed itself and the world.
National Astrology Day
Now, I'm not really big on Astrology. I know people who are and people who just dabble, but I'm not really big on anything or anyone who says they can tell me what my future is going to be, as if I have no say in the matter. As if the universe really have the time to focus its energy on little old me. Besides, no one tells me what to do. Not even the universe.
National Common Courtesy Day
Please keep this day in mind as you go abut your business. Thank you. *grin* My favorite description of why we should be courteous is from the movie "Blast from the Past" in which it is said that "Manners are a way of showing other people we care about them. " And that we care about ourselves, too. Care enough about everyone to do more than bully our way though life doing only what makes our life easier. A 'please', a 'thank you', a kind word will go a long way to making everyone feel better. Please and thank you!
National Teenager’s Day
Well, here's a day for Myr. I like teenagers. I like my teenager. She's a good kid. A little loopy sometimes, a little to serious others. But good. Most of the teenagers I know are like that. Being a teenager is all about trying on lives and personalities to see who you are. The easy way to do that is to just be what everyone around you says you should be -- being unique is easiest when everyone around you is exactly as unique as you are. Still, that's what it's all about and you've got to do it full on and at breakneck speed. It's a wonder we ever survived it, really.
Today is:
Children’s Poetry Day
In honor of Children's Poetry day, I give you this. A poem written many years ago by Myr when she was definitely a child.
Fragrance Day
Fitting that this is on the first day of Spring. Flowers are still a long way off up here where I live, but this is always the time of year when I start looking forward to the Lilac's blooming. In Madison, they bloom right around Mother's Day, but up here it will take at least three weeks more until that happens. I can almost smell them now, though, just thinking about it. They are a beautiful flower, too. Did you know that white lilacs can change into purple ones? Well, at least a couple of my mom's trees have done that. The groups of blossoms are various colors from white to deep purple, sometimes all the colors are on one bunch.
First Day of Spring
Yay! for spring. It's actually supposed to be warm today. I'd like to see temps above 40. The pussy willows are starting to bud out. A sure sign of spring, but they have no smell, which is why I chatted about Lilacs, above. And have I mentioned how I'm loving this whole earlier daylight saving time? Love. LOVE.... LOVE
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
This is a day that requires more respect than I usually have time for. I like that it's International because prejudice isn't limited to our fair country. Of course, what can you say about a day like this? I mean, of course its a good thing, but it's rather like saying evil is bad, it's a no brainer. Until most people work every day to stop racism when they encounter its many forms will we truly make progress stopping it.
National Agriculture Day
I firmly believe that the cities could crumble to dust and the farms would still stand, but let the farms crumble and cities will be right behind. However, I like the whole cities and farms thing and would rather not have anything crumble to dust. The world runs on food, though. The US's greatest strength is its ability to feed itself and the world.
National Astrology Day
Now, I'm not really big on Astrology. I know people who are and people who just dabble, but I'm not really big on anything or anyone who says they can tell me what my future is going to be, as if I have no say in the matter. As if the universe really have the time to focus its energy on little old me. Besides, no one tells me what to do. Not even the universe.
National Common Courtesy Day
Please keep this day in mind as you go abut your business. Thank you. *grin* My favorite description of why we should be courteous is from the movie "Blast from the Past" in which it is said that "Manners are a way of showing other people we care about them. " And that we care about ourselves, too. Care enough about everyone to do more than bully our way though life doing only what makes our life easier. A 'please', a 'thank you', a kind word will go a long way to making everyone feel better. Please and thank you!
National Teenager’s Day
Well, here's a day for Myr. I like teenagers. I like my teenager. She's a good kid. A little loopy sometimes, a little to serious others. But good. Most of the teenagers I know are like that. Being a teenager is all about trying on lives and personalities to see who you are. The easy way to do that is to just be what everyone around you says you should be -- being unique is easiest when everyone around you is exactly as unique as you are. Still, that's what it's all about and you've got to do it full on and at breakneck speed. It's a wonder we ever survived it, really.