The seventh month of the Gregorian year is named in honor of Julius Caesar. In 63 B.C. Caesar had been elected Pontifex Maximus. The calendar was 355 days long and gradually through mishandling and corruption (pontiffs allowing the calendar to lengthen to please one priest, shortening it to anger another) January slipped into fall. A …
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Prime Day July 12 & 13, 2022
Do you have Prime? Before I got mt Prime Account I told myself ” I’ll never use that.” Here I am 3 years later and I not only love my prime account I use it almost everyday. Video, kindle, shopping, food, even medical everyday items, if I am looking for it chances are I can …
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SOCIAL MEDIA DAY
Social Media Day is observed annually on June 30th. In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate, and share with family, friends, and the world. #SocialMediaDay With the launch of Friendster in 2002 and MySpace in 2003, social media became mainstream. Then 2004 brought the founding of the king of social …
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NATIONAL PICNIC MONTH – July
July is an excellent time for National Picnic Month. The fresh air stirs the appetite, and garden vegetables and fruits make outdoor eating easier. Picnics hearken back to mid-18th-century al fresco French dining. A bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, some cheese and fruit made for an instant meal under the sky. The word picnic …
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NATIONAL GRILLING MONTH – July
Summer is the time for the best outdoor cooking, so it is no surprise July is National Grilling Month. Bugers, hotdogs, ribs, brats, chicken, Brisket, or steak, when done on the grill makes a lot of great foods taste even better. July 4th is a great time for a barbecue. Check out some of these …
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NATIONAL CELL PHONE COURTESY MONTH – July
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month during July encourages us to evaluate our cellular habits and consider others before we reach for our phone. Our phones have become an integral part of our lives. We schedule events, organize shopping lists, order birthday presents and communicate all from this one, small device. Do we even make a …
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NATIONAL ALASKA DAY
On June 28th, National Alaska Day recognizes the largest state to join the union and the Nation’s Last Frontier. Not only is Alaska the largest state, but it is also home to the highest mountain peaks in the country, including Mt. Denali. In The Last Frontier, it’s possible to test the theories associated with the Bering …
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NATIONAL PRALINES DAY – June 24
National Pralines Day is observed annually on June 24th. This day honors the praline, a confection made from nuts (whether in whole pieces or ground) and sugar syrup. Pralines may also refer to any chocolate cookie containing the ground powder of nuts. There are a variety of pralines to be enjoyed: Belgian Pralines – contain …
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NATIONAL DAYLIGHT APPRECIATION DAY – June 21
National Daylight Appreciation Day is observed each year on June 21. This day recognizes summer solstice (the longest day of daylight in the northern hemisphere) and encourages people to celebrate the many benefits of the sun. National Daylight Appreciation Day is also a day to learn more about the importance of daylighting. Daylighting is using skylights, …
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SUMMER BEGINS – Longest Day of the Year
SUMMER BEGINS – June 21, 2022 The longest day of the year marks the Beginning of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere which starts on June 20th, 21st or 22nd. It is also known as the Summer Solstice. Start your summer groove with this fun summer playlist. Click Here. Summer Begins on different dates depending on …
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