Holidays
Create a Season of Calm
Being kind to yourself is most definitely a serious matter. You deserve to be treated with the same gentleness you would treat others for whom you care.
If the Holidays are starting to get to you, do what is needed to bring some calm and control back into your life, even if that means disappointing others. Again, you matter just as much as those you might have to disappoint, so I would advise you to try a little kindness toward yourself, a kindness you so very much deserve.
And if you’re doing absolutely well right now and can exercise some outward gentleness, check in on individuals who might need a reminder that they matter and that someone was thinking of them. You don’t have to make a huge effort – especially if doing so depletes your own reserves – but a phone call, a text, or a hello in passing – could mean the difference between making their day and not.
Do what you can, and start with yourself.
Lighten up Mondays
Happy Labor Day (USA) everyone.
Today’s funny is in the form of a sign that I ran across in my neighborhood the other day. I couldn’t resist taking a photo of it.
I wonder how many men are for sale at this man sale?
Are they throw-aways or are they in good shape? For that matter – how much does one cost?
If I buy one, will it take up too much space in my house?
Is it house-trained?
Since I already have one, do I really need another one?
and finally –
I guess this is one way to get rid of your guy – get rid of all of his toys.
No thanks – I’ll keep the one I have; he doesn’t take up too much space, he’s well-trained, and he’s as good as they get! A very good find.
July Celebrations
You’re probably having way too much summer fun to pay attention to this quirky list but I’m committed to providing these monthly informational tidbits, so here we go!
Monthly: National Blueberry Month (my favorite fruit!!!!); National Cell Phone Courtesy Month (my favorite celebration yet!!!)
July 1 Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (bacon anyone?)
July 3 Compliment Your Mirror Day (my you’re lookin’ great today Irene!)
July 4 Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (U.S. Independence Day too)
July 5 Work-a-holics Day (even though just about everyone has taken the day off)
July 7 Chocolate Day (mmmmmm!)
July 11 Cheer Up the Lonely Day (some day you may need cheering up so go for it!)
July 12 Pecan Pie Day (my favorite type of pie!)
July 13 Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 14 National Nude Day (not celebrated in our household)
July 15 Cow Appreciation Day (no cow-tipping today!)
July 17 Yellow Pig Day
July 20 Ugly Truck Day (it’s a ‘guy’ thing)
July 21 National Junk Food Day (it’s an every person thing)
July 25 Culinarians Day (such a fancy word for people who like to cook and like to eat what they cook)
July 26 All or Nothing Day
July 27 Take your Pants for a Walk Day (don’t we always?)
July 29 National Lasagna Day
July 30 National Cheesecake Day
July 31 Mutt’s Day (is that any way to talk about man’s best friend?)
September Calendar “Celebrations”
Stumbled across these special occasions for September in a local, Seattle-area magazine. The ones with which I am familiar are written in bold print; the rest, not so much. So tell me – do these celebrations sound familiar to you, in your part of the world?
- September 3: Labor Day
- September 4: Eat Another Dessert Day
- September 9: Grandparents Day
- September 13: Positive Thinking Day
- September 16: Working Parents Day
- September 17: Constitution Day
- September 21: International Peace Day
- September 23: National Checkers Day
- September 27: Ancestor Appreciation Day
- September 30: Chewing Gum Day
Living: the ultimate team sport 