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 gi...

Neither Rain Nor Snow Day "Neither snow nor rain not heat nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Inscribed on the first New York Post Office Building which opened this day in 1914. So once again the holiday is not what it seems! I love that!  I love the out of the box holidays. The larger purpose of today is for all of us to thank the postal carriers for faithful delivery no matter what the weather. Salami Day The History of Salami If you are a big fan of Salami then you might want to check out this Salami Club of the Month Boss/Employee Exchange Have you ever wanted to be the Boss for a day and make them be the Employee for the day?  Maybe your Boss will go for a switch today!  Swap job descriptions and desks and see what it's like to be in each other's shoes for a day.  If that isn't possible then maybe the two of you can exchange ideas about making things easier or more productive for both of ...

National Dog Day Apparently dog's really are man's best friend. In developed countries that is. :) Women's Equality Day 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. Uh. Really?  It is the year 2015 people. Seriously.  2014’s Best and Worst States for Women’s Equality History of Women and Equality What Are the Roots of Gender Inequality? Women's Rights, Race and Reproduction About a year ago John Oliver weighed in on the Gender Gap... Hug Your Boss Day If it's appropriate give a real human touch hug, if it's not appropriate then give him/her some Hershey hugs!