May A few different ideas for this month and its name. One is it was named after Maia, the goddess of growth of plants. Another thought is the name probably comes from Maiesta, the Roman goddess of honor and reverence. Older Americans Month Focus on safety for our older people, on keeping them moving physically, and on keeping them engaged socially and mentally. National Salad Month There are so many salads you can enjoy this month! National Recommitment Month Click on the link for thoughts and ideas on this focus.  National Photograph Month American Photography Association Take this month to organize your photos, convert them to digital, etc. Try this photo challenge during the month of May (click on the picture to enlarge it). (Day 20: Bokeh...huh?! If you aren't sure what this is then click here for explanation) National Hamburger Month 10 things you might not know about hamburgers National Blood Pressure Month Take your blood pressure and be

Hairstyle Appreciation Day 20th Century Hairstyles 20 Of The Most Famous Hairstyles Throughout History 25 Hairstyles of the Last 100 Years What are the latest hairstyles? National Honesty Day Anyone else pick up on the irony that honesty day is also on hairstyle day?  :) Honesty is more than telling the truth Oatmeal Cookie Day Delicious oatmeal cookie variations Oatmeal Cookie Drinks for Adults only

International Guide Dogs Day I have a few friends who have raised and trained guide dogs and it has been one of the best experiences for them and their families. I love the work and companionship of guide/service dogs, it is fascinating to me. The History of Guide Dogs Buddy, the First Seeing Eye Dog What Breeds are Best for Guide Dogs? Guide Dog Myths and Facts What people will benefit from a service dog?  Are they just for blind people? Zipper Day The History of the Zipper International Dance Day A List of Dances Around the World This dance makes me happy... World Wish Day Help wishes come true for kids who have illnesses, Make-A-Wish International and Make-A-Wish Foundation are two such trusted organizations who can help you help others. Help wishes come true for adults who have illnesses, the Dream Foundation ,  One Gift and Second Wind . The Mystery and History of Wishing Greenery Day The History of Greenery Day National Shrimp Scampi Day

International Astronomy Day Astronomy Picture of the Day Astrology vs Astronomy: What’s the difference? What is Astronomy?  Great Poetry Reading Day 36 Life Changing Poems Everyone Should Read What is poetry and the history of it? The largest online community of poets and poetry 55 Types of Poetry 10 Tips on How to Write a Poem Famous Poets and Poems Kiss Your Mate Day The History of Kissing The 19 Most Awkward Moments In The History Of Kissing 10 Quirky Facts About Kissing 20 Different Types of Kisses and Their Meanings The 9 Best Kissing Songs Workers' Memorial Day The History of this Day Biological Clock Day Circadian Rhythms: The Body's "Clock" The three types of biological clocks Blueberry Pie Day Country Blueberry Pie Open-Faced Fresh Blueberry Pie Blueberry Pie Bars Blueberry Pie Martini Blueberry Pie Drink (for adults only) Blueberry Pie Moonshine Cubicle Day A Brief History of the Dreaded Office Cubicle 9 Th

Babe Ruth Day The Official Babe Ruth Website Babe Ruth, 1927 The Candy Bar: which is it? Babe Ruth v. Baby Ruth Morse Code Day The History of Morse Code Tell a Story Day How to Tell Your Story without Boring Your Audience to Tears 9 Tips for Better Storytelling The History of Storytelling The Healing Power of Telling Your Story 4 Benefits to Sharing Your Story StoryCorps Prime Rib Day How to pick and cook a perfect prime rib My mouth is watering just thinking about this plus some good horseradish on the side.

Hug an Australian Day Famous Australian People : Actors, Musicians/Bands, Celebrities, Athletes, etc 25 best Australian movies ever National Pretzel Day The History of the Pretzel Almost-Famous Soft Pretzels Recipe Hard Pretzel Recipe Richter Scale Day How the richter scale works Pinhole Photography Day A Professional Pinhole Photographer What is a pinhole camera? The Pinhole Gallery of Photographs: Real Pictures by Real People Make your own pinhole camera, really! Help a Horse Day The Horse Horse Breeds So many horses!  They are a favorite for photographers. 

Not only is this last week of April packed with life but we also start May this week and wait until you see what May has in store for us!   I love how expansive life is and that I can get a glimpse of it. Here's just a few of the things coming up this week, along with a new month: Hug an Aussie - anyone seen Keith Urban hanging around?  Anyone?  *wink* What's your story?  We've all got one to tell Pucker Up and Kiss The Office Cubicle & how to make it fun Make a wish or make someone else's wish come true Oatmeal Cookies My nephew's current favorite superhero Hey! No pants today! Space, the final frontier Does anyone have a baby I can hold, rock, sniff the head of, etc? :) Generations unite: Mix wisdom with energy Those sneak peeks are just a quick peek at what life has in store for us this next week!  Trust me, you are NOT going to want to miss the parties!  

Sense of Smell Day Olfaction: The Sense of Smell The Nose, an Emotional Time Machine Smell Disorders Go Birding Day I never did understand this particular hobby.  If you enjoy it or it intrigues you then today is the day to do this.  Have fun! Hairball Awareness Day Gross.  The minimal research I did on this made me sick.  So have at it yourself! *gag* World Veterinarian Day What is a Vet(erinarian)?  If you have pets that use the services of a Vet then drop off a thank you card/treat to them today. International Marconi Day Who is Marconi? The Top Ten Inventors of All Time The Top Ten Inventions of All Time Do you have an idea for an invention? Make a prototype Malaria Day What is Malaria?   The Life Cycle of Malaria For $20 you can help take a bite out of Malaria Buy a net, save a life - yes, it is that easy! Save the Frogs Day The Basics about Frogs Top 10 Bizarre Frogs Hug a Plumber Day What does a Plumber do?   East Meets West Day Try a fusion

Pig in a Blanket Day Pigs in a Blanket with a Twist The Origin of the Pig in the Blanket  Teach Your Children to Save Day The 5 Most Important Money Lessons To Teach Your Kids Spending versus Saving Games for kids to play about money Helping kids understand the value of a dollar Kids & Money - Spending Money: Choices, Budgets and Debt

Talk Like Shakespeare Day Just in case you don't know who William Shakespeare is Absolute Shakespeare: A website that contains ALL things Shakespeare The 10 Greatest Shakespeare Movie Adaptations Shakespeare has influenced even our movies Lost Dog Awareness Day How to Find Your Lost Dog How to keep your dog from being lost English Language Day The Origin of the English Language The English Language is odd.  We have weird rules, weird cliches, weird words. It's like a mish-mash of other cultured languages. The longest word in the English Language World Book Night Day This one is self-explanatory.  Read a book, gift someone with a book. Celebrate books! Lover's Day Celebrate your beloved today National Zucchini Bread Day Take a Chance Day What have you been hesitant to take a chance on? Take the chance on it today! World Laboratory Day What is a laboratory?  Take Your Daughter to Work Day

Administrative Professional's Day  ( additional information ) The American Society of Administrative Professionals Admin's are the backbone of organizations, good ones that is.  Lazy or inept admin's are a detriment, I'm just sayin'. Make sure the admin's in your organization/company get appreciated today.   Girl Scout Leader Day The History of the Girl Scouts Girl Scout Leader's invest time and energy into the development and character of young girls.  Take time today to thank them. TJ's Gourmet Jelly Beans. Better, in my opinion, than Jelly Belly! These jelly beans are delish! National Jelly Bean Day The History of Jelly Beans 7 Celebrities Who Can’t Live Without Jelly Beans Jelly Bean Art - this is super cool! Check out this awesome music video, Kina Grannis partnered with Jelly Belly and made an animated video with jelly beans. It is SO cool! Earth Day The History of the Earth Day Movement 10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Kindergarten Day The History of Kindergarten Everything I needed to know I learned in Kindergarten The Froebel Philosophy which started Kindergarten Bulldogs are Beautiful Day Bulldog Club of America Bulldogs: Facts and Pictures

Look Alike Day  (or  Doppelganger ) Do you have a look alike?  Do you want to look like someone else? When I was in High School and had hair down to my waist my classmates thought I looked like these two actresses: Sometimes wanting to be a look alike gets to be creepy and obsessive... Yes, these are REAL (sort of) people . They have both gone through multiple surgeries in their quest to look like Ken and Barbie, both in looks and in body shape.  Disturbing is an understatement. Here is an attempt at being a Justin Bieber look alike .  I say it has been an epic fail but it's still disturbing. It's fine if you happen to look similar to someone known or else but to spend gross amounts of money to attempt to look like someone?  You may need some professional counseling.  I'm just sayin'. Volunteer Recognition Day 7 Ways to Appreciate your Volunteers 6 reasons why volunteering is important (and awesome!) The Value of Volu

Bicycle Day Wow, the things you learn. This day has nothing to do with bicycles and everything to do with LSD! It should be called LSD day amiright? So I'm going to provide info on both of them today... What is Lysergic acid diethylamide?  (Hint: It's dangerous) The History of the Bicycle The Invention of the Bicycle Garlic Day What is Garlic? 11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic 19 Unique Garlic Recipes  Bunches of Garlic Recipes Garlic Festivals, join the craze! Hanging Out Day My friend's indoor line loaded and raised up so it isn't in the way. It's so cool!  I've seen it empty and it is very impressive. Sure go ahead and hang out with your friends and family today but today, like above with the bicycles, isn't about that kind of hanging out.  It's about saving some electricity and hanging your laundry out to dry! So why isn't it just called Clothesline Day or Hang Your Laundry Out To Dry Day? Anywho... Drying

April is a huge life month, so much is celebrated, observed, highlighted. Here's a sneak peek of some of what life celebrates and observes this coming week: Bicycles? Hanging Out Doppelgangers Volunteers Admins Talk Like Shakespeare  Take a Chance  How's your sniffer? Take a bite back at malaria East Meets West And that's just some of the fun waiting for us this week! Are you ready to celebrate this life?! 

International Juggler's Day (also applies to multi tasking office workers) Later on this year we observe World Juggler's Day which is the same, really, as International Juggler's Day.  So today I'm going outside the literal box and talk about juggling life, tasks, etc. Is all that juggling good for your happy health? Feeling Overwhelmed? When it comes to juggling your relationships and your life it isn't as fun to watch or do as juggling with props.  Life Juggling isn't recommended, the balls that drop could have a damaging impact. One of my most favorite scriptures is Psalm 90:12, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  One of the keys to not juggling life is prioritizing life; Numbering Your Days And Gaining Wisdom. Newspaper Columnists Day National Society of Newspaper Columnists: Organization for columnists and other writers of the serial essay, including bloggers, in any medium The 100 Outstanding Journalists in the Unit

Blah Blah Blah Day So this day is supposed to be about not putting off procrastination but I can't go there when all I think is literal "blah blah blah".   Bat Appreciation Day Bats (shudder) Types of Bats Conserving the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet Nothing Like a Dame Day Just Google it.  I did and didn't get much information. Day of Silence Day Bullying is not okay, no matter what.  The History of Day of Silence There are several organizations dedicated to ending all forms of bullying.  For those of you who live my hometown check out this org . For the rest of you Google it for your area, I am positive there will be at least one! DNA Day What is DNA? Using DNA to solve crimes Haiku Poetry Day The Haiku Famous Haiku from the Masters How to Write a Haiku Ford Mustang Day The Ford Mustang Story 1964 Ford Mustang 2015 Ford Mustang National Cheeseball Day 23 Mos

Holocaust Remembrance Day Today is the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of three of the largest concentration camps that marked the end of World War II, it simultaneously also observes the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising at the beginning of the war.  Bergen-Belsen, Buchenwald, and Auschwitz. Three of the most infamous camps that saw the deaths of millions of Jews and other members of society that Hitler deemed undesirable.  Some people wonder why a remembrance like this is important, why keep bringing it up?  If we let it fade off into history, if we do not remind ourselves and newer generations of what happened then the chances of it repeating are greater.  We remember to never forget so it can never happen again. National High Five Day  Like many other observance days, this day isn't what it seems on the surface. Giving high fives is fun but today giving high fives can help save lives. It's National High Five Day! Meet the Man Who (Probably) Invented the Celebration Nat

Income Tax Day 33 Best Tax Day Freebies and Deals Rubber Eraser Day Maybe the observance of this day on this date is due to fixing any mistakes on your taxes? The History and How-To of Erasers Titanic Remembrance Day The Sinking of the Titanic "the unsinkable" Why the Titanic Still Fascinates Us Whoa!  Get ready for Titanic II, set to sail in 2016 Well, there was a Titanic II movie also, which will be more successful?  The 2010 movie or the 2016 ship ?  Time will tell. Take a Wild Guess Day This is pretty self-explanatory Microvolunteering Day What is microvolunteering?  There are several definitions of the term "microvolunteering" in use: "Easy quick low-commitment actions that benefit a worthy cause" "Convenient bite-sized crowdsourced and network managed" "The act of voluntarily participating in day-to-day situations that occupy a brief amount of time" How to set up a microvolunteering project Micro Effort,

International Moment of Laughter Day New Study Proves That Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine The physical, mental, and social benefits of laughter So what makes you laugh?  Do some laughing today! Dolphin Day Basic facts about Dolphins Types of Dolphins Look up at the Sky Day When was the last time you did some sky gazing? During the day? At night? Take a time out today and spend some time looking up. Equal Pay Day Learning To Ask For The Pay You Deserve Jill Abramson's Two-Step Solution For Workplace Wage Inequality (this seems like a "duh" solution) Good news!  Out of 534 occupations analyzed women earn more than men in seven , yes 7 , of them. Cause for celebration?  Uhhhh.... White women work 59 days for free. Black women, 94 days Hispanic women 117 days. Put another way, it's as if after July 21 (Hispanic women) August 21 (Black women) or October 16 (white women)  don't receive a paycheck.   Annually.

Scrabble Day   ( additional information ) I LOVE Scrabble! I am not great at it but I love it. The Creation of Scrabble Scrabble Tournaments Watch Word Wars , a fascinating Scrabble docu Get together with some friends and play Scrabble today! Thomas Jefferson Day Yes, he was a founding father but yes, was also radical and a racist. Jefferson was an inventor