“Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough.” Garrison Keillor I think we focus way too much on January 1st, especially as a day to declare our intention to make changes in our lives. How many New Years resoultions have you actually kept? Do you evenContinue reading “It’s Always a New Day”
Category Archives: Thought for Today
Call a Friend Day
This is a good day to connect with friends (or family) you mght not have seen for awhile. It is always good to hear a voice you haven’t heard recently and catch up on what’s going on in your lives. We live in a time when people are more connected and also more isolated thaContinue reading “Call a Friend Day”
Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day
Don’t you love paper snowflakes? This is a great project for all ages. Children love this, but aren’t we all kids at heart? So grab a sheet of white paper and a pair of scissors and make it snow! Remember blunt tipped scissors with adult supervision and help for the littles. For more information visit:Continue reading “Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day”
Kwanza Begins
Genies Note: This is a reposting of an earlier Kwanzaa post. This had to be heavily researched, because I do not have personal experience with this holiday. Do you celebrate Kwanzaa? Please share you celebration with us in the comments below. Kwanzaa begins today and is celebrated every night ending on January 1. You may be asking, whatContinue reading “Kwanza Begins”
Christmas Eve
I love Christmas Eve. Over the years Bob and I have made a tradition of attending Christmas Eve Services. The buildings have ranged from a converted factory to an history cathedral. Music has included magnificent organs, rock and roll bands, strings, choirs, soloists and a mariachi band. The ancient words have been spoken in Latin, English andContinue reading “Christmas Eve”
National Cookie Exchange Day
I love cookie exchanges because you can get as simple or fancy with this as you want. The basics are that everyone brings a set number of cookies, the recipe and a container to bring their cookies home in. The cookies are set out on the table and there is sampling, conversation and cookies toContinue reading “National Cookie Exchange Day”
Go Caroling Day
I love Christmas caroling. When I was growing up caroling was a favorite activity for all ages. From scout troops, to youth groups, to families, to choirs to adults, carolers go out to bring holiday cheer to busy shoppers, residents of nursing homes and others in need of a little holiday cheer. My favorite carolingContinue reading “Go Caroling Day”
National Oatmeal Muffin Day
I do enjoy a good oatmeal muffin, but had no idea they had their own day. Don’t let this day go by without celebrating. So whether you make a batch of your own, buy them from a bakery or grocery store, host a party or give away a plate of oatmeal muffins, give it aContinue reading “National Oatmeal Muffin Day”
Bake Cookies Day
Another of my favorite days. For many years I have baked cookies (lots and lots of cookies) as well as fruitcakes for the holidays. I usually do it a little earlier than this, on Thanksgiving weekend. But any day is a good day to bake holiday cookies. This is a perfect family activities. Get theContinue reading “Bake Cookies Day”
Clean Air Day
This day commemorates the day in 1963 the Clean Air Act 1963, one of the first major pieces of environmental legislation in the United States became law. This law gives federal and state agenies power to reseach and regulate air pollution. This was a major expansion of government efforts to fght the damage being doneContinue reading “Clean Air Day”
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