Serious things rise up and shake your foundations. Little aggravations rain down on an otherwise great parade. Forrest Gump told us, “It happens.” When life rocks your world, it’s time to take command. Fix a steady eye on March 30, and get ready to celebrate I Am In Control Day. The day’s origins are […]
March
We always want March to promise a perfect spring. We forgive it for raining on our parades because it harbors so many unique holidays.
This Date Is Reserved Just For You
No one else can lay claim to it because it’s all yours. The name alone tells you everything you need to know. It’s Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, so seize the day. On March 26, just throw back your shoulders, lift up your chin, and declare today a celebration of your own making. […]
Selfless
The Medal of Honor is the highest award given to military personnel in the United States. The combat stories of honorees rival even the most ambitious Hollywood action movies. Consider Hiroshi Miyamura. While serving in Korea in April 1951, he killed 10 soldiers in hand-to-hand combat. While continuing to oppose the enemy, he evacuated wounded […]
Dip Into Preferred Party Provisions
Consider this deliciously enjoyable exercise. Pick up a chip, plunge it into some dip, then lift the dip-covered chip to your lips. With each repetition, your palate will be rewarded with satisfying combinations of crunchy, salty, creamy and savory sensations. Observed annually on March 23, today is Chips & Dip Day. From Super Bowl tailgates […]
Renewed Life And Eternal Optimism
We go about our business even though we know that it’s just around the corner. The days are a little longer, and the chill is almost gone. The groundhog had his annual show, but no one remembers how it ended. Still, something starts to quicken in our souls. We almost remember a familiar fragrance on […]
A Glimpse Of The Legendary Leprechaun
Do you believe in fairies dressed in green hats and coats? By nightfall on Saint Patrick’s Day, seeing just might be believing. On March 17, everyone embraces the opportunity to revel in all the fun of being Irish for a day. The day kicks off with parades, as dancers step lively to rhythmic strains […]
A Stick-To-Your-Ribs Meal
For some, March 17 is all about drinking green beer to the skirls of bagpipes, but those who appreciate cooking and eating global cuisines, celebrate Eat Like an Irishman Day. It’s all about the food on the table. Leave the corned beef at the market. Beef was a luxury in Ireland that most couldn’t afford. […]
It’s Your Right To Know
You have a right to know what the government is up to. Congress signed that right into law with the Freedom of Information Act back in 1966. Anyone can request access to information from any federal agency. When it works, it’s transparency in action. When it doesn’t, you can take the government to court. This […]
A Warming Cure Of Simple Comfort
On Chicken Noodle Soup Day, observed annually on March 13, you won’t need sickly symptoms to cook up an excuse to slurp and savor. Enjoy the soup as both a chaser of winter’s final big chill and an Epicurean adventure. Traditionally prescribed by mothers and grandmothers to chase away sniffles and sneezes, a steaming bowl […]
How About An Extra Day, With Pay?!
The first Friday in March looms near. Employers are giving thought to a day of dictated fun in the name of Employee Appreciation Day. Well, listen up! Forget about the free lunch. We don’t want to be forced to sit around a table together, pretending there’s no place else we would rather be, stealing glances […]
