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March 20, 2015

National Alien Abductions Day
Um.  Okey dokey.

Proposal Day
If you need some inspiration or want some tummy butterflies watch these unique proposals.

Kiss your Fiance Day
If he or she just said yes then you'll be killing two birds with one stone today, proposing and then kissing to celebrate it!
But if you are already in the midst of your engagement and wedding plans are bogging you down take today to kiss and kiss some more!  In fact, why not set aside your wedding planning for just one day and spend the day kissing and remembering why you wanted to marry each other.
Keep your kissing exciting with these ideas
The Worst Types of Kisses - avoid these!
When I think about kissing this song usually pops up in my head...


World Storytelling Day
The History of Storytelling
The importance of storytelling in the digital age
The Science Of Storytelling

Snowmen Burning Day
The Origin of Burning Snowmen
It's a lovely idea to state that today the seasons are changing from winter to spring, from snow to rain. Unfortunately, where I live we have been known to get snow in May so this holiday feels a little premature to me.  I suppose one can hope.
This is actually a thing, people make a day out of this and throw a party.
Don't have any snow to build a snowman and burn?  Build a symbolic one out of marshmallows and light it on fire.  :)

International Day of Happiness Day
Where True Happiness Comes From: How We Gain by Having Less
How Do You Find Happiness?
Apparently Bobby McFerrin was on to something...


Won't You be my Neighbor Day


Fred Rogers, one of the best human beings to ever walk this earth.
His legacy lives on through various organizations, such as this one and this one.
Here are some of his last words spoken to this world, he was amazing - how missed he is.






His words of wisdom live on in print. Check out his books and soak in what he had to so generously share. 

Ravioli Day
Just in case you don't know what it is, here is what ravioli is.
Now that you know head out immediately and get some, GOOD, ravioli.  Under no circumstances should you buy a store brand or a non-Italian brand.  It's worth an extra dollar or two for good ravioli.
Try your hand at making your own ravioli, have fun with it!
Savory Ravioli Recipes
Sweet Ravioli Recipes: Ravioli DolciChocolate-Hazelnut RavioliCinnamon Sweet RavioliSweet ravioli with mascarpone and honey

International Earth Day
Everyone can participate in environmental stewardship
Practice environmental stewardship
Examples of Environmental Stewardship

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