March

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Consider this deliciously enjoyable exercise. Pick up a chip, plunge it into some dip, then lift the dip-covered chip to your lips. Each repetition will reward your palate with satisfying combinations of crunchy, salty, creamy and savory sensations. Observed annually on March 23, today is Chips & Dip Day. From Super Bowl tailgates to backyard […]

We know that it’s just around the corner, but we go about our business. 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 the […]

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 from […]

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. […]

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 […]

On March 13, Chicken Noodle Soup Day, you don’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 of chicken noodle […]

Looking for an excuse to throw a party, just to liven up the winter doldrums? The people of New Orleans will do just that when they host Mardi Gras, one of the most widely-celebrated block parties. The French translation for Mardi Gras is ‘Fat Tuesday’, aptly named because it’s the last opportunity to feast lavishly […]

One of the reasons I love to explore different holidays is best summed up by the unforgettable first line of our national anthem: “Oh, say can you see?” You see, there are all kinds of interesting facts about this song that most of us don’t know. How many of us knew that its author, Francis […]

Take a number and pass the time drooling by the display as you await your turn at the deli counter. Expect more time to deliberate the delicious options on March 3, Cold Cuts Day. It’s a day when slices of global, meaty goodness come together to meet their ultimate destiny, your stomach. The starring source […]

The first Friday in March looms near. Employers are giving thought to a day of dictated fun for their charges, in the name of Employee Appreciation Day. Well, listen up! Why not give your employees something they will really appreciate? Instead of the rah-rah cheer-leading, or free lunch, or silly games, give us a paid […]

Pigs are often the butts of negative comments. They are neither dirty nor dumb. In 1972, sisters Ellen Stanley and Mary Lynn Rave, set out to set the record straight by establishing March 1 as Pig Day. It is a day to take pause to appreciate the chubby cuteness and sharp minds of domesticated pigs. […]