The Mission Within

Updated on September 12, 2024September 11, 2024observances

Patriot Day 2024: 23 Years Later

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It’s hard to believe we’ve come to the 23rd year mark of the tragic events on September 11th, 2001, known as Patriot Day 2024, where we remember freedom, and never …

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Updated on August 23, 2024August 20, 2024observances

National Radio Day 2024

Happy Taco Tuesday, everyone! It’s not just Taco Tuesday, today’s another observance in honor of what’s become a lifesaving technology: National Radio Day 2024. National Radio Day got its start …

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Updated on August 20, 2024August 19, 2024holidays observances

National Photography Day 2024 and World Photo Day 2024

In the world of holidays and observances, both official and unofficial, today is no different. If anyone reading this has been here for more than a nanosecond, they’ll see that …

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August 5, 2024August 5, 2024blogger's highway observances

Blogger’s Highway #6: Blogger Day 2024

In the world of observances and holidays, both official and unofficial, today’s is one that hits close to home for me. It’s Blogger Day 2024, and I felt like there …

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Updated on July 31, 2024July 30, 2024observances public service announcement

Public Service Announcement: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024

[Content Notice: Today’s post talks about human trafficking, in the context of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024. If this is something you’re not in the headspace to hear …

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Updated on July 2, 2024June 25, 2024holidays observances

Color TV Day 2024

If y’all have been around here at least a second, you’ll probably see how I like to talk about offbeat and obscure holidays and observances. Today’s is one of em, …

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Updated on April 13, 2024April 11, 2024observances

National Library Week 2024: Ready, Set, Library!

If you’ve been around these parts for a hot minute or two, you’ve probably seen mention of books here and there. I read a lot, and always have. As a …

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Updated on April 4, 2024April 3, 2024My story observances

National Walking Day 2024

If you’ve been here for a hot minute or two, y’all know I like to talk about offbeat observances and holidays, both official and unofficial. Today’s observance is no different, …

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March 19, 2024March 19, 2024observances

Spring Equinox 2024

Yesterday marked the official end of winter according to the calendar, so that means today’s the first day of spring. Better known as the Spring Equinox 2024 or Vernal Equinox …

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Updated on February 13, 2024February 1, 2024observances

Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024

Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024 fell on a Saturday this year, so to keep w/ the tradition of this blog, I’m moving the post to today instead. The Holocaust, or the …

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I'm a 30-something Millennial woman currently embarking on a new career direction, working for a couple local agencies instead. I graduated from college several years ago, but I'm always open to learning new things. When I'm not in work mode, I love writing, reading, watching YouTube videos, and going out and about. R&B and country music are my life. I'm passionate about writing, self-care, candles, fashion, and beauty. Not always in this order, though.
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