August

It’s still summertime. We don’t want it to ever end. It’s still hot. We’re ready for this to be over. It is probably best to ignore these contradictions and settle down in the shade with a cool drink and a friend. It’s August. So let’s just enjoy it for what it is. It’s Easy, Busy […]

When was the last time you unfolded a paper map or flipped through a phone book?   How thick is the dust on your hard copy of Merriam-Webster’s venerable dictionary? If you can’t imagine life without the convenience of an online search, join us in celebration of World Wide Web Day this August 1. Please […]

We interrupt this moment for an important brief, boxer, bikini or bra. On Underwear Day, celebrated annually on August 5, feel free to do a little dance and strike a pose. Kick off the day by taking to the Internet in search of underwear worn a century ago, have a chuckle while perusing the images. […]

Everyone needs a lighthouse in their life. It doesn’t have to be one of the tall, solitary beacons we celebrate on National Lighthouse Day, however, those beautiful structures certainly serve as inspiration. We’ve been building them since antiquity, and their form and function have not changed much since then.   What started out as bonfires […]

These lazy, humid days of summer make us selective.   It is too hot to do anything.   Still, we’re looking for something fun and easy to fire us up when the temperature fries our brains.   We need more than a sign. We need multiple signs, on the second Sunday in August, pointing the […]

The older sibling bosses her younger siblings around. The youngest sibling gets most of the attention. So where does that leave the sibling whose birth date falls in-between? How does a special day of your very own sound?   Middle Child’s Day, observed annually on August 12, was created just for you! This is your […]

Who doesn’t savor a perfectly cooked steak? August 13 is the day to indulge your craving in celebration of Filet Mignon Day.   Thick, juicy and tender, it is an expensive cut of beef but unlike cheaper cuts, saws are not required. Season with salt and pepper, sear in a hot cast iron skillet. When […]

Despite stigmas once associated with being left-handed, society has now concluded that lefties are often creative geniuses whose great minds think far ahead of their time. On Left-Handers Day, observed annually on August 13, one in ten individuals may rejoice, you’re in good company.   Some of the most prominent names in history were left-handed. […]

You find a way to solve an unsolvable problem. Your work saves lives and impacts the course of a war. Now imagine never speaking about it. Over 400 Navajos, who fought during World War II, found themselves in this unique position. We honor them on August 14, Navajo Code Talkers Day. They were a mix […]

Fold a paper airplane, and step out into the sunshine. Sail it up in the air, and let your imagination follow it. Are you happy with its flight? Do you want it to travel higher and farther? Try another design, and use a different type of paper. With each new try, you are learning and […]

National Aviation Day commemorates the birthday of Orville Wright, the pioneer of flight.   On August 19, all eyes will turn to the skies and imaginations will soar to new heights. While away the afternoon at one of many aviation museums across the country.   Allow yourself to be guided through the history of flight […]

One of the most popular sandwiches is made with its crispy strips partnered with tomato slices and lettuce leaves.   The star of this sandwich is bacon. There’s nothing like a BLT to satisfy the taste buds. Heat up those frying pans to enjoy the symphony of sizzles and pops in celebration of Bacon Lovers’ […]

American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh didn’t just roll over.   He sat straight up in his grave and loudly cried out to the IAU, “Seriously? What are you people thinking?!” August 24, 2006   –   This was our inaugural Pluto Demoted Day. Tombaugh, who discovered Pluto in 1930, must have been just as shocked as […]

Taking your morning coffee on the deck or patio would be a good start to celebrating Eat Outside Day, observed annually on August 31. As the days of summer wind down, sipping and nibbling while enjoying fresh air and natural light start to dwindle.   This would be the perfect day to savor meals in […]

It is time to open that prized bottle you’ve been hoarding because August 31 is International Whisk(e)y Day. If you don’t have a bottle on hand, heed the words of the late Jim Morrison, and find your way to the nearest whiskey bar. International Whisk(e)y Day originated in 2008, to honor the birthday of the […]