June 30th National Meteor Watch Day

One of summer’s favorite activities is laying out at night on the lush grass of your yard and watching for falling stars, or meteors. It helps if you do not live in the city where lights generally get in the way. So it might be worth your while to go out into the country to get your best view.

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It can be quite spectacular. Sometimes you can see meteor showers if you are lucky. And though they do fall during the daylight hours you aren’t going to see them. I am sure there are those who think they are spaceships, but they more than likely aren’t.

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It’s sort of like fishing. You have to be patient and wait. Keep your eyes open and thoughts clear and if you give it long enough, you will probably see one. So here, just like fishing, you can’t give up after ten minutes.

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And you might want to watch where you lay down. Remember there are a lot of creatures that like to come out in the dark as well. So laying on your car hood works well, so long as that car isn’t moving. There are a lot of spectacular sights to be seen in the night sky, it’s a relaxing and beautiful view and often gives way to some astonishing thoughts and ideas.

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Now while meteors have been known to hit the earth lets hope the worst of them is like the one that struck Siberia on June 30th, 1908. It knocked down trees, and people, for 40 miles around.

how to celebrate – Plan to spend a night out watching the stars. Look up when you might see the best meteor showers, they are posted. Don’t go out if it’s lightening and thundering.

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June 29th National Hug Holiday

Today is National Hug Holiday Day. It was created by Hugs For Health Foundation. All sorts or creatures need hugs, just make sure they want it before you give them one. And it may be a little odd to ask them but trust me, it will be better for everyone concerned if you ask first.

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That G.I. coming home after a deployment will probably want one, probably it would be better coming from his family or his friends.. and I would not go running up to a soldier to give them a hug if they don’t know you.

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I am glad bears don’t have the same restrictions we humans do. They will hug practically anything or anyone. Of course you might end up in many tiny pieces if you try to hug one. But isn’t it funny that even one of the most unpredictable animals in the world likes hugs too!

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And then there’s your best friend. If they know you they will normally accept a hug even though they probably don’t really want it. It’s kinda hard for them to hug you back. I’m not sure they understand why you are giving them a hug but I don’t think they really care… they just enjoy being around you.

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So try using this coupon. See if you give it to someone and they respond by giving you a hug. My guess is they won’t… but woudn’t the world be a better place if we could actually hug each other without being concerned about it.

How to celebrate – Look for someone who needs a hug. Hug your loved ones. Be safe and just hug your pillow, it will not reject you.

June 28th Paul Bunyan Day

Paul Bunyan was a man, he was a big man… oh wait, that’s Daniel Boone. But he was a big man, of course he wasn’t real but that’s not important.  It is believed his character was created by French Canadians during the Papineau Rebellion in 1837. He obviously became more well known that the rebellion he was created for!

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Paul’s companion in gianticness was Blue, an Ox. It is said that Paul scooped out the Great Lakes to make water bowls for Blue. Blue must have been very thirsty. Apparently Paul and Blue traveled between Canada and the US, and even though created by Canadians they have become more American since writers began issuing stories of his tales in the early 1900’s.

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Paul is credited with creating logging, like that didn’t happen before 1837, clearing North and South Dakota for farming and trained “carpenter” ants to do logging for lumberjacks. Blue is credited for creating Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes by leaving his foot prints behind.

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BATHGATE, ND (AP) The statue of Paul Bunyan, with a “Welcome to Brainerd, Home of Paul Bunyan” sign, on Pembina County, N.D., Highway 1, for the filming of a police chase scene for the movie “Fargo.” (Courtesy of Gramercy Pictures)

He also looks a little scary! I wonder if many children feared Paul as much as they honored him. But isn’t that what legends are all about? What one calls a hero, another calls a monster. So far as we know, Paul never hurt anybody, unless of course he stepped on someone he didn’t see.

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Anyway, today is the day to celebrate the man, the myth, the legend of Paul Bunyan and Blue his Ox. Probably made bigger than life because they needed heroes bigger than life, sort of like we all do.

How to celebrate – Visit the Paul Bunyan Days along the US/Canada border.  Read about Paul Bunyan and the legends associated with him. Find out why Paul Bunyan was created in the first place.

June 27th Sun Glasses Day

Sun glasses are cool, they always have been and they always will be. Sometimes they make a fashion statement, sometimes they help hide our identity and sometimes they let us watch things, or people, and not let them know we are watching.

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However, all things considered, they provide our eyes with protection from the UV rays that can cause eye damage over the years. They can also help keep dust out of our eyes and keep rain from blurring our view. I know sunglasses have been around since at least the American Civil War. Some soldiers, if they were lucky enough, are seen wearing them in old photos.

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And spies wear them to both hide their identity and to watch super secret things going on without those doing it knowing they are watching. They create a disguise… in some cases, not very good disguises but none the less it has some effect.

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But mainly, they just make us look really, really cool. Some are successful, some are not. It really does become a matter of choice. The cooler you are as a person the cooler sunglasses you are going to wear.

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But let’s remember the main thing is to protect your eyes. After all, don’t you want to look in a mirror and see how cool you look? The only way you can do that is to protect them.

How to celebrate – Find the best sunglasses for you. Don’t just buy them, use them! Pretend you are an international spy while you wear your glasses.

June 26th National Canoe Day

Start today with a splash! Launch that canoe into a nearby lake, pond, river or any body of water you choose. Canoes have been as much a part of American history as practically any other tool. And a canoe originally was a tool.

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It is believed the first canoe was made by the Carib Indians of the Caribbean as they traveled from island to island and fished. The word canoe comes from the Carib language “Kenu”, naturally meaning… wait for it… canoe.

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If not for the canoe Lewis and Clark might never have left on their mapping discovery of the western half of the United States. Rivers were the easiest way to cover the greatest distances and to be able to carry the most supplies to extend that exploration.

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The earliest canoes were simply fallen trees that were hollowed out so that people could fit inside them. Some were obviously better than others. Once an important mode of transportation the canoe has become more of a sporting tool than an exploration tool. Although in some parts of South America and Africa, the canoe still serves in discovery!

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They are light, can be easily transported and can carry either a number of people or a great deal of supplies. It takes a little skill to pilot a canoe but it reasonably easy to learn so practically anybody can operate one.

How to celebrate – Go for a canoe ride today. Find a fallen tree and carve out your own canoe. Join in a canoe race.

June 25th Global Beatles Day

Global Beatles Day June 25th, 2018

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“All You Need Is Love!” according to John Lennon. That’s what started it all when the Beatles did a BBC airing during the Summer Of Love, 1967, that was broadcast in 26 countries.

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Of course the Beatles had been around longer, since 1960 with “Love Me Do”. Global Beatles Day was founded in 2009 so we will never forget John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr or George Harrison.

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They changed music forever, fashion, hair and just about anything you can think of. Some of tgeir hits included “Let It Be”, “Here, There And Everywhere” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”.

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How to celebrate – Listen to the Beatles. Throw a Beatles party. Learn how to play guitar.

 

June 24th National Swim A Lap Day

I think this is one of the best sports ever created! Swimming! And perfect for summer! I mean, what other sport can you do during the summer and not sweat! And swimming laps, not just getting in the pool and splashing around, is some of the best excercise you can get!

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If you don’t have your own pool there are many public pools that you can go to. Even the ocean or lakes are available. (Though swimming laps might be a challenge if you use the ocean) In fact the public ones probably actually allow you to swim laps where home pools are designed more for just having fun and hanging out.

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And a lot of people look really, really cool in their swim suits… of course many more, like me, don’t look so good but at least you are covered up by the water! You exercise your heart, lungs, legs, arms, stomach, toes and even your brain (Keeping you from running into the sides of the pool).

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There are even dogs that love to swim laps! Naturally they don’t know they are swimming laps and some laps turn in to circles but it’s even good exercise for them! (My dog loves to walk in the rain, but sadly won’t swim with me.)

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It’s fun, it’s cool and it’s great exercise… what more do you want!?! Jump in! But make sure the water is deep enough that you won’t bottom out.

How to celebrate – Go for a swim today. Gradually develop swimming more laps and great distances. Remember not to eat while swimming… your food will get all soggy.

June 23rd National Pink Day

Okay, so it’s National Pink Day. I hope you are feeling in the pink, meaning well. Pink is also breast cancer awareness. It’s the color of a baby girl. The mixture of white and red, blended to make an entirely third color, one that means something different to nearly everyone… and that’s okay!

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Pink seems to always stand out. Bright or pale, people just seem to notice it. There is an innocence to pink, though it is not pure, a calmness though it can be very hot and feels like love though it isn’t as enveloping as the color red.

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It is a fun color. It’s hard to depressed when you are in the middle of something pink. It goes with practically ever other color of the rainbow and is rarely over powering or overwhelming.

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Naturally there are those that get carried away with their love of pink. That’s going to happen with any color. Pink hair, pink dogs and pink airplanes may be a little over the top but they aren’t exactly offensive either.

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The perfect blend of innocents and passion, it can lead you in any direction but it will keep you calm and peaceful. After all, how many armies have you ever seen wearing pink!

How to celebrate – Wear something pink today. Discover the different shades of pink. Plant some pink flowers.

June 2018 Bizarre Bibliotheca Box Review – Hello Subscription

A huge thank you to Hello Subscription for the review of our June Bizarre Bibliotheca Box!

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June 22nd Take You Dog To Work Day

You already know your dog is your best friend. They don’t care how you look, how you smell or what you are wearing, they are going to love you anyway. So why not take someone who loves you to work today!

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Sure, they may be in the way a little and you will probably need to walk them at least once while you are at work but they will make you smile and definitely make your day better. They will also probably make your co-workers day better as well. (Unless they are allergic to dogs which you may want to check on before you take your dog with you.)

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And dog are really smart too! They may even be able to figure out things you have been working on for months! Maybe they will even save your company from failing! You never know unless you try!

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I love my dog… I really do. I would take her everywhere I go if I could. Since I mainly work in front of a computer I am also sure I bore her to death. But she will remind me when I have spent enough time at the computer and take me for a walk so I can get some exercise and a little fresh air. And more often than not, she is right!

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There are dogs we humans take to work everyday as a part of life. Seeing eye dogs, special care dogs and military dogs risk their lives for us every day. They don’t care how many hours they put in, they don’t care about what the latest fashions are and they are not impressed by who makes the most money.  These are our true friends and we really should take the time to thank them. We celebrate today, the first Friday after Father’s Day and was created by Pet Sitters International in 1999.

How to celebrate – Take your dog to work today. Spend more time with your dog. Give your dog a hug and thank them.