June

Cameras and the art of photography have a long and varied past that has been around the world and back.   It is time to dig out that old camera and take some stunning photos, because June 29 is Camera Day! The first photographic image to be taken was in 1825 by Joseph Niepce’s heliograph, […]

You don’t need an excuse these days. You might do it for purely aesthetic reasons. It could be a way to express your eternally non-conforming spirit. If you’ve already done it, you’re well on your way to celebrating International Body Piercing Day this June 28. There was a time when you did it to ward […]

Today is Sunglasses Day. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to seek out the coolest pair of sunglasses you own. Posting a selfie, sporting these conversation-starting shades, is only part of your assignment. Sunglasses Day, observed annually on June 27, is the brainchild of The Vision Council to raise awareness of the […]

They cut our hair, create amazing manicures, and apply our makeup for very special occasions. And although we often take them for granted, every year, when June 26 rolls around, we are reminded that our hard-working cosmetologists and stylists deserve extra thanks. Designated as a holiday more than a decade ago, Beauticians’ Day is the […]

Put down that can and ‘just say no’ to another tuna casserole. Instead, serve up a fish of the whiskered kind in honor of National Catfish Day. Named for its whiskers but labeled a bottom-feeder, it wouldn’t appear to be very appetizing. Obviously President Ronald Reagan believed this ray-finned specimen to be special when, on […]

We only get three months? That’s just not fair.   According to the calendar, it starts near the end of June and ends near the end of September. That’s not enough time, but arguing with an almanac pinned to the wall is pointless. The weather is beautiful before June, so pretending that it starts early […]

Juneteenth is a summer celebration with an unusual backstory. If you are not familiar with its history, consider this:   Imagine getting news that instantly changes your life for the better.   It makes the future infinitely brighter for your children and their children. Now, imagine getting that news more than two years late. That […]

Call everybody out for a relaxing afternoon of sipping and nibbling in fresh air and natural lighting.   Today is International Picnic Day, celebrated annually on June 18. Picnics were once formal affairs. Victorians donned their finest frocks and consumed feasts of elegant edibles from delicate dishes. Today, picnics are casual, folks can dine in […]

If you’ve never done it before, it’s time to get your feet wet. If you already love the sport, get ready to wade in deep.   On June 18, Go Fishing Day lands on our calendars with a splash. What drives people from all walks of life to cast their luck into ponds, lakes, rivers, […]

If your soufflés occasionally turn soupy or your blintzes sometimes get blitzed, take heart in knowing that every year, one day is set aside in observance of disastrous kitchen endeavors. Kitchen Klutzes of America Day, celebrated annually on June 13, is a lighthearted recognition of those times when our best gastronomic intentions utterly fail us. […]