November November is the eleventh month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with the length of 30 days. November was the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar. November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning "nine") when January and February were added to the Roman calendar. November is a month of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. World Vegan Month A Brief History of Veganism About The Vegan Diet Vegan grocery list: Top 50 staples for a meat-free diet Thinking about going Vegan?  Take this month to research and explore what a vegan lifestyle is.  Transitioning to Vegan The Animal-Free Diet: The Pros and Cons of Vegetarianism and Veganism Aviation History Month The Long and Interesting History of Aviation Smithsonian Air & Space Museum  If you get a chance to be in D.C. this is one museum that should not be ignored!  This is a great museum taking visitors through all

Carve a Pumpkin Day Jack O'Lanterns and The Tale Of Stingy Jack 20 Unique Pumpkin Carving Ideas : These are not your average carvings! Basic Pumpkin Carving Pumpkin Carving Templates Here are some different kinds of pumpkin carvings Halloween Day 13 Halloween Superstitions & Traditions Explained The History of Trick Or Treating Is Weirder Than You Thought Increase Your Psychic Powers Day This isn't my thing but if it is yours then here's some resources I found. 7 Tips To Awaken Your Hidden Psychic Power Which Psychic Power Do You Have? Caramel Apple Day Who Invented the Caramel Apple? What is the difference between caramel and candy apples? Make some mini caramel apples today!  Magic Day This day is in honor of Harry Houdini . Houdini Loved to Use His Magic to Expose Real Con Artists  Houdini the TV Mini-Series Easy Magic Tricks for Beginners Top 10 Magicians of All Time

National Candy Corn Day The History of Candy Corn: A Halloween Candy Favorite 9 Things You Didn't Know About Candy Corn Where Our Love/Hate Relationship With Candy Corn Comes From Checklist Day A checklist is a type of informational job aid used to reduce failure by compensating for potential limits of human memory and attention. It helps to ensure consistency and completeness in carrying out a task. A basic example is the "to do list." A more advanced checklist would be a schedule, which lays out tasks to be done according to time of day or other factors. ( source ) Any kind of checklist you would ever want The Checklist Manifesto Create a Great Funeral Day A few years ago a friend advised me to create my memorial service (funeral) playlist, songs, and scriptures or readings.  I thought it made sense so I've been mentally thinking it through for years but haven't committed it to "ink." Today I'm going to commit some of it to "paper&q

Hermit Day This is a perfect day for introverts!  I'm guessing it would make extroverts squirm - ha! This article is a bit long but so worth the read, it is fascinating !  The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit 10 Modern Day Hermits The New Urban Hermit Life lessons from modern day hermits Hermit Cookie Recipes  - YES! Cookies! Internet Day The Invention of the Internet Without the internet I wouldn't be able to do this blog, communicate consistently with friends overseas, and so much more. Cat Day When did cats become pets? I'm allergic so cats in our home are a no-go, much to my daughter's dismay. Is a Cat Right for You? 7 Pros and Cons of Having a Cat

Animation Day Animation refers to the creation of a sequence of images—drawn, painted, or produced by other artistic methods—that change over time to portray the illusion of motion. Before the invention of film, humans depicted motion in static art as far back as the Paleolithic period. In the 1st century, several devices successfully depicted motion in animated images. A video history from MIT GIF : the newest form of animation available for almost anyone to use. Reaction GIFS: Say it with a GIF! Plush Animal Lovers Day The History of Plush Toys and Stuffed Animals Did you, or do you, have a favorite plush toy or stuffed animal?

Navy Day Navy Heritage The Bad Asses of the Navy: Navy SEALS Phoebe, from Friends, had a Navy man she would see from time to time...

Howl at the Moon Day National Mincemeat Day The History of Mincemeat Pie Mincemeat Pie Recipe Ever had mincemeat?  I have not. I'm pretty sure I'm not up for it.  The ingredients that make it are good but all together?  Yeah, nope. It makes me think of the time Rachel tried to make dessert for Thanksgiving...

Mother-in-Law Day  (MIL) If you have a hard MIL how could you extend a kindness to her today? If you have an awesome one how could bless her today? Punk for a Day The History of the Punk Subculture The History of Punk Rock The History of Punk Fashion World Pasta Day The History of Pasta Shapes of Pasta There are over 500 types of pasta! You can't go too wrong with pasta; but some types pair better with certain sauces. International Artists Day Love me some art!  If you can get to an art museum today please do! Here are some of my favorite artists - local, national, global. Norman Rockwell Self-Portrait Ansel Adams Cathedral Peak and Lake Claude Monet The Starry Night Vermeer Girl with the Pearl Earring Andrew Wyeth Wind from the Sea Colleen Briggs Sifted into Gold Colleen is a personal friend and a beautiful artist. Check out her pieces at Fragments Of Light Sourest Day Instead of having and sharing a sour a

Each year on Make a Difference Day, ex-President Jimmy Carter gets out his hammer and saw, and helps to build or rebuild housing in underprivileged areas.  Make a Difference Day What is one thing you could do today to make a difference? Remember it isn't usually the big, grandiose things but the small, almost unnoticeable things. It's the largest national day of community service 100 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Community United Nations Day The History of the United Nations Successes and Failures of the United Nations Interesting facts about the UN Ten reasons why the UN must be abolished Is the UN Effective? National Bologna Day When I was a kid one of my favorite sandwiches was white bread, miracle whip, bologna, and Dorito chips...yum!  ;)  In retrospect?  Ugh!  :) What The Heck Is In Bologna, Anyway? Who remembers this commercial? To twist this day around let's instead focus on Bologna, Italy . Here's some major attractions in t

National Mole Day Today isn't about the animal but a number in chemistry ! And it is celebrated from 6:02 am to 6:02 pm. (Those wacky chemists!) Resources to celebrate Mole Day Mole Funnies If you are in Northern Colorado drop by Avogadros Number for food and music! Amedeo Avogadro , the one who discovered this important number in chemistry TV Talk Show Host Day Talk Isn't Cheap: A Brief History of the TV Talk Show Top 10 Greatest Talk Show Hosts of All Time Way back in the day I was a huge fan of the The Rosie O'Donnell Show  (if you have 6 minutes watch the clip, she's interviewing Mister Rogers and it's awesome!) Today my most favorite TV Talk Show Host is Ellen . She is fantastic.  And credit to Rosie because her show opened the way for Ellen's show. Do you have a favorite TV Talk Show Host? iPod Day The History of the iPod The Impact of the iPod

National Nut Day  ( additional info ) When I was a toddler my grandparents and my parents would feed me nuts. I wasn't old enough to tell them that I didn't like it. So I would store them in the side of my cheek, yes like a squirrel.  They wouldn't see them in my cheek and would lay me down for a nap. After my nap I would unpack my cheek of the nuts when an adult would come and get me. Imagine their surprise! And fear. I took a nap with nuts in my mouth, I could have choked! After this happened once or twice they finally figured out that I didn't like nuts and they quit giving them to me.  :) Best and Worst Nuts for Your Health Watch the 1987 film Nuts Common Types of Nuts Smart is Cool Day We need to convince kids that smart is cool The Big Bang Theory , making smart cool Caps Lock Day Either celebrate this day by using no capitals at all and giving the caps lock a break OR by using the caps lock for everything!

Babbling Day What does it mean to babble? Babble, a game Baby Talk: The importance of babbling National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day I love cheesecake.  I love pumpkin. So today is a win for me and my taste buds! Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe Reptile Awareness Day Uuuugggghhhhh. *shudder* Even the word 'reptile' makes my skin crawl. National Geographic: Reptiles Apple Day Health Benefits of Apples  So many  varieties ! I actually love the good old red delicious but I also love most any other variety as well! I love apples...a lot.  What's your favorite variety? Play the game Apples to Apples Have some Applesauce, it's super easy to make your own ! Kid Games

Brandied Fruit Day Brandied Fruit was a necessary invention.  Back in the day, before refrigeration, in order to preserve fruit and ensure it would keep longer brandy was mixed with it as a preservative, I'm guessing it didn't hurt that it tasted pretty darn good! Ha! Make your own brandied fruit Top vanilla ice cream, pound cake, or angel food cake with it. YUM! Information Overload Awareness Day Understanding Information Overload 4 ways to retrain your brain to handle information overload Death by Information Overload To take some time off today from info overload try these simple things; instead of emailing make a phone call, refrain from reading all the news sources you normally would, make choices to interact with people voice to voice and face to face instead of through technology.

Evaluate Your Life Day  "The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates Take some time to be honest with yourself about yourself.  Nobody else needs to know what you see in your evaluations, but in the interest of growth and character development be brave enough to evaluate yourself. All for What? Evaluate Your Life Day Here's some questions to consider as you evaluate your life: Am I happy with where I'm at in my life right now? What am I passionate about? What am I doing to pursue my passion? Who and what things are weighing me down that I need to get rid of? How will I do it? What do I need to forgive myself for?  When did I feel most alive this year? What was sacred about that moment? What self-love actions can I practice on a daily basis? What do I want to let go of? (i.e. self-doubt, fear, self-critical thoughts) What do I want to dedicate 2016 to? (i.e. artistic pursuits, independence, etc) What did I learn about myself in 2015? What

Chocolate Cupcake Day Make your own *mouth watering* No Beard Day This one is easy for me to celebrate. :)  I think this one is great for guys to observe as they get ready to participate in No Shave November. But this guy disagrees with me. Ha! Are you a fan of the beard or no?  I am not, I like a clean shaven face. World Toy Camera Day Camera Crazy: The Quirky World of Toy Cameras So many toy cameras , brings back memories!

Wear Something Gaudy Day What do *you* mean  gaudy ? I would say the most gaudy dresser of our time is probably Lady Gaga . Other nominations?  :) Mulligan Day A Mulligan is a second chance, a "do over." What would you like to do over? What would you like a second chance at? Today is the day to pursue that. Today you can make a Mulligan Stew . Traditionally, mulligan stew was an improvised dish prepared by hobos with whatever food they could get, but it has gradually come to represent a variation of Irish beef stew, often served as a St. Patrick's Day main dish. Here's some movies about second chances, a 1998 film and a 2013 TV Movie . Bridge Day   So apparently this day is really for the extreme sport of BASE jumping .  Which the thought of that makes me stomach hurt.  :) So because I am a wimp and nowhere close to a risk taker I'm going to focus on the actual bridge today. Bridges are amazing pieces of art constructed through modern engine

World Food Day Did you know?  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that there are 805 million hungry people in the world. The right to food is a basic human right World Food Day: 10 myths about hunger 12 paths to strengthening food security and nutrition in an unstable world Take this day to donate to an organization that supports World Hunger Relief; Action Against Hunger ,  World Food Programme ,  World Hunger Relief , Stop Hunger Now , Feed My Starving Children , Feed the Children Boss' Day I have come to appreciate this day and I make sure I celebrate it, or rather I acknowledge my Boss. I've had some really bad bosses so I make sure I let the good ones know how much I appreciate them. Do you have a good boss? Do something today to let them know how much you appreciate them. Having a good boss makes going to work so much easier, right? Then make sure your boss knows! HINT: If you are getting your boss a gift try to give the

White Cane Safety Day When I was growing up my Mama's best friend's husband was blind and we saw them a lot. So I grew up thinking a white cane was normal, I saw how helpful it was. The Origin of the White Cane Request a free white cane! White Cane Laws for States Be My Eyes App Brings Help to the Blind and Visually Impaired Today contribute to an organization that helps blind people. Consider how you can advocate for accommodations and rights for the blind and visually impaired. Get Smart About Credit Day National Credit Educational Services Credit Card Pros and Cons The Pros and Cons of Avoiding Credit Cards Credit Repair: How to Help Yourself 3 Tips To Help Repair Your Credit Score Today Conflict Resolution Day Conflict is "my thing" and by that I mean it's my biggest fear trigger. In my early 30's I had to finally deal with this issue.  My fear of conflict was causing more conflict, manifesting in people pleasing, in short I was miserabl

Be Bald and Free Day Baldness: Types and Treatments Hair's why I'm proud to be a baldie! Bald Guys Rule Hey people, how do you feel about baldness? Pet Obesity Awareness Day Obesity Facts & Risks 11 Facts About Pet Obesity Association for Pet Obesity Prevention World Maths Day The History of World Maths Day 10 Resources for World Maths Day Emergency Nurses Day A Day in the Life of an Emergency Room Nurse You know you’re an Emergency Nurse when: You see stress as a normal way of life Your idea of a good time is a code at shift change You occasionally park in the space with the “Doctors Only” sign, and knock it over You have recurrent nightmare of being hit and run over by a portable X-ray machine You silently diagnose people as you walk through the shopping centre Your most common assessment question is “what changed tonight to make it an emergency after 6 years?” When checking the level orientation of your patients, you aren’t sure of the co

Face Your Fears Day What is a fear that is a little silly and you could face today? Some fears are good to have as long as you have a respect for them and they don't control your life. Face Your Fear; the Result Might Be Amazing 13 Tips To Face Your Fear and Enjoy the Ride Ada Lovelace Day Ada Lovelace: Founder of Scientific Computing How to Be a ‘Woman Programmer’ The Forgotten Female Programmers Who Created Modern Tech Ladies Last: 8 Inventions by Women That Dudes Got Credit For Yorkshire Pudding Day I don't get this food. It's not pudding so much as it is a puffed pancake/pastry of sorts.   It seems it is called pudding because of its ingredients.   You can make your own