Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today is National Mutt Day, which is actually celebrated twice a year, the other day being July 31st. As most of y’all know, I own cats (who happen to all be mutts, but that’s another story for another day), but today is specifically about mixed breed dogs. I am one of those
Good morning, and happy Day-Before-Thanksgiving! I’ll be prepping pies for tomorrow much of this afternoon. However, in totally unrelated-to-Thanksgiving news, it’s National Jukebox Day, which is dedicated to frontline and essential workers this year. That Waffle House is one of the major partners made this especially important to share with my fellow Georgians. Here’s how
Good morning, everyone! Today is National Princess Day for children to have a special day set aside to dress up like princesses. This was everyday when I was little so I don’t know why you needed an official day, but nonetheless, you have it. Also, a very happy 92nd birthday to Mickey and Minnie Mouse!
Good morning! It’s Veterans Day, which honors all who have served in the Armed Forces. This day has been set aside since 1925, via Congressional Resolution, though it didn’t become an official holiday until 1938, when it was designated as a day “dedicated to world peace.” Thank you to all of our current and former
Good morning! Or is it? In the long list of things I never, ever thought I would have to say, but 2020 changed it, here it goes – and I am absolutely saying this in a stern Mom voice: Votes are still being counted, and there is no declared winner. We count all of the
Good morning! It’s Separation of Church and State Day, which commemorates the 1963 Supreme Court decision in Abington School District v. Schempp, the law that declared that school-sponsored Bible readings were unconstitutional. It’s also National Chocolate Day, and yes, I’m well aware I buried the lede. Thrillist has a list of free and cheap chocolate
Good morning, and happy National Reptile Awareness Day! In honor of all things cold-blooded, here is a list of ways to celebrate your reptile of choice. Let’s get on to the news: Pat Conroy Over 1.1 million Georgians have already voted, and there are still 10 days left to cast ballots early. Take a look
Good morning! It’s National Dessert Day, which means freebies galore. (You’re welcome, or I’m sorry, whichever is appropriate!) Now, let’s get on to the news: Pat Conroy In case you’ve missed any of the recent debates for Georgia races (Senate, Congress, Public Commission), the Atlanta Press Club has posted them on their Facebook page. We
Happy World Space Week! I know, I know, I don’t normally use commemorative weeks for these posts, but the only random “holiday” today is National Frappe Day. That… eh. But, space! The final frontier! World Space Week is October 4-10 this year, and there are more than 2,100 events across the globe to celebrate. Since
Happy National Love People Day! It’s a day to remember that we should be kind to one another, and a good way to celebrate is through random acts of kindness. Here’s a video about National Love People Day to get us all in the spirit of unconditional love: Now, on to the news! Pat Conroy
