Good morning! Or mid-morning. Y’all, I totally thought it was Tuesday until an hour ago when I got the reminder for my weekly Wednesday meeting coming up in an hour. But, it’s International Traffic Lights Day, which is pretty awesome. Here is a short history of the first ever installed electric traffic light. There’s not
Good morning! It’s Global Tiger Day, a day to celebrate tigers (obviously). Though their population is small, there is a reintroduction ongoing in India that’s increased their numbers in recent years. Here’s a bit about that program, and here’s a video with a few things you might not have known about tigers: Now, let’s get
Good morning! It’s going to be another hot one today, but it is July in Georgia, after all, so we should expect no less. However, there’s no chance for rain in my corner of the state, so what better day to spend some time in a shady spot (aside from midday!) and hang out outside
Good morning! Don’t forget to file your taxes today if you haven’t already! Also, USA Today has a list of deals and free food in honor of the deadline. On a more serious note, when is the last time you reviewed your family’s plan for what to do in case of a fire? Does it
Good morning, and happy Be a Kid Again Day! Crawl up on the couch in your pajamas, eat your favorite oddly-colored cereal, and watch some cartoons… after work, of course. Let’s get on to the news, shall we? Pat Conroy Yesterday, we had our second highest day on record for new COVID-19 cases in Georgia.
Happy National Postal Workers Day and a big, big THANK YOU to all who work for the USPS! Don’t forget to buy some stamps, and if you’re sending anything through the mail today, apparently there’s a #MailedIt hashtag for Twitter. It’s also Canada Day for our neighbors to the north. Happy Canada Day! Now, the
Good morning! May your day be filled with wonder and pixie dust! That sounds like a fairy blessing, right? Maybe? Anyway, happy International Fairy Day, a day where you can don your wand and wings and whatever other getup you have that looks fairy-ish, and do something to celebrate these fantastical creatures. If you decide
Good morning! It’s National Eat Your Vegetables Day here in the United States, which comes at such an abundant time of year. This year, I’ve grown my largest garden ever, and right now, cucumbers, squash, and beans are abundant. Guess y’all know what we’re having to celebrate! It’s also Wednesday, which means I need to
Happy Herbs & Spices Day, or as we in Georgia are calling it this year, Delayed Elections Results Day! And like your elections results, I’ve delayed your morning reads. (Apologies for that; Sidney went to the vet bright and early this morning, as in the crack of when they opened.) On the topic of herbs
Good morning-ish! I’ve gotten to the point where all of my days are running together, and even notices in my calendar can’t save me. On the up side, it’s Global Running Day, which is a grand excuse to get outside. In the news: Pat Conroy While we know 1,000 Georgians who live in senior care
