June

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 is […]

Everybody come on out for a relaxing day of nibbling and sipping in fresh air and natural lighting. Observed annually on June 18, today is International Picnic Day! Picnics were once formal affairs where attendees donned their finest frocks and consumed feasts of elegant edibles. Today, they are more casual and we can enjoy dining […]

When it comes to cakes, frostings and toppings, everyone has a favorite. How satisfying would it be to sit down to a dessert that offers many of your favorite cravings in one sweet serving? You can discover just how satisfying it would be on June 13, Cupcake Lovers’ Day. The cupcake began as a downsized […]

Celebrate Iced Tea Day, observed annually on June 10, by savoring your favorite creation of this classic chilled beverage. Iced teas have come a long way since the days of steeping a bag of tea leaves for an amber-hued liquid. Today’s flavor variations include white and green leaves in addition to the classic black. Traditionally, […]

It’s good they get smarter every day because they hold the world’s future in their small hands. It’s good we have a place in their lives because they need our love and protection. National Children’s Day, recognized the second Sunday in June, is their special date on the calendar, and its observance has grown from […]

Who is the one person that really knows you right down to your soul? Who has witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly? Who is willing to ride, by your side, the turbulent roller coaster of life? Your best friend. It could be your partner or your sibling. It could be the classmate you […]

Doughnuts have their day of honor on the first Friday in June and folks line up to celebrate National Doughnut Day. The popular treat is a marvelous sweet to behold! In 1938, Chicago was home to the first official Doughnut Day. The event was created by The Salvation Army to honor volunteers who served doughnuts […]

Do you know what day it is? Do you know what day it is? Do you know what day it is? Observed annually on June 3, today is Repeat Day, an Obsessive-Compulsive’s dream come true. Rejoice in the overwhelming drive to wash your hands seven times before leaving the bathroom and to step over the […]

By the close of last year’s Thanksgiving weekend, surviving turkeys sighed with relief. We are roughly halfway to this year’s holiday and, once again, eager to indulge in the tasty bird. June is Turkey Lovers’ Month, so pull out the roasting pans, basters and carving knives, get ready to gobble. This is the perfect opportunity […]