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

Color TV Day 2024

A decorative image w/ a dark green background, and sketch renderings of vintage TV sets, one large TV set on the bottom left-hand corner, and a smaller light-colored TV set sitting on top of it. On the right is a wood-style TV set w/ its own legs as a standalone piece of furniture. Text reads 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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A decorative image with a sketch rendering of a girl sitting next to a pile of books, a girl checking out a book from a librarian behind a desk in the middle, and a stack of old books on the right hand side. Text reads "National Library Week 2024."

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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A decorative image with a bird flying in the upper left hand corner, and a sketched rendering of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in the bottom right hand corner. The text reads: "I have a dream that one day, this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its' creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1929-1968

Updated on January 16, 2024January 15, 2024holidays observances

Martin Luther King Jr Day and National Day of Service 2024

Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day 2024, also known as the National Day of Service 2024. This is a federal holiday here in the U.S., and as such, schools …

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A screenshot from an episode of Little Bear, about their winter solstice celebration. Little Bear is in Grandpa Bear's arms, holding a lantern to hang on the tree for the snow angels. Grandma Bear is on the left hand side. Grandma Bear is wearing an 1890s dress and a bonnet. Grandpa Bear wears a dress shirt, tie, pants, and a vest in the style of the 1890s.

Updated on December 22, 2023December 21, 2023observances

Happy Winter Solstice 2023

It’s hard to believe today’s the day of the Winter Solstice 2023 already. It seems like yesterday we were saying goodbye to summer for now, and yet here we are. …

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Updated on November 12, 2023October 30, 2023observances special report

Special Report: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2023

[Content Note: Today’s post talks about domestic violence, w/in the context of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2023. There will be mention of certain specifics, but either way, if this …

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A decorative image with a green background and text in black that reads "T Talk Show Host Day 2023". Sketch rendering in the bottom left hand corner of a woman in a suit with a microphone in her hand, a group of people in pink, purple, and white in the middle, and in the bottom right hand corner, a group of people in green, brown, and black.

Updated on October 29, 2023October 23, 2023Uncategorized

TV Talk Show Host Day 2023

If you’ve ever been at home in the afternoons, or late at night, you’ve probably seen more than your fair share of TV talk shows over the years. Today is …

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A decorative image with an orange gradient background from dark to light orange that reads "Orange Shirt Day 2023". Sketch renderings of bright orange t-shirts are in the bottom left and right-hand corners, and light orange flowers are in the upper left and right-hand corners.

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023observances

Orange Shirt Day 2023: Every Child Matters

[Note: Today’s post contains mention of the boarding schools many Native American and First Nations children were subjected to, and the abuses that went on behind closed doors at these …

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A graphic with sketch renderings of an American flag blowing in the wind, a firefighter helmet, and a police hat, and a realistic rendering of the Statue of Liberty. Text reads 9/11 Remembrance Day. In honor of Patriot Day, September 11th 2001, never forget.

Updated on September 21, 2023September 11, 2023observances Uncategorized

9/11 Remembrance Day: 22 Years Later

[Content Notice: Today’s post contains mention of ppl who have passed on, as well as stuff about murder and terrorism. If these are things you’re not in the headspace to …

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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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