THIS IS ALSO KNOWN AS Indigenous Peoples’ Day Though National American Indian Heritage Month is in November, NATIVE AMERICAN DAY is enjoyed on the second Monday in October (FYI – some states observe it on the fourth Friday in September). This year, that means we will be celebrating on October 12, 2020. I have a…
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Captive Nations Week
During the Cold War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the declaration in 1959, known as Public Law 86-90, that America would recognize National Captive Nations Week. The intend of this observation is to “call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, demonstrating America’s support for those…
National Parents’ Day – July 26th
In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed 36 U.S.C. § 135 into law, establishing National Parents’ Day. According to the United Nations, Parents’ Day is meant to show appreciation to parents everywhere for their “selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.” What to Expect When You’re ExpectingThe Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary…
World Blood Donor Day – Global Observation
Learn about Karl Landsteiner – the man who discovered the types of human blood – in this blog post: http://jmnorthup.blogspot.com/2020/05/did-you-know-karl-landsteiner.html Learn about the history of World Blood Donor Day in this blog post: http://jmnorthup.blogspot.com/2020/06/did-you-know-world-blood-donor-day.html
Happy D-Day!
Learn more about the Battle of Normandy, a.k.a. #DDay, in this blog post – http://jmnorthup.blogspot.com/2020/06/did-you-know-d-day.html
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It’s Adopt A Cat Month
This month brings awareness to our feline companions and the love they share with us. National Hug Your Cat Day is celebrated on June 4, 2020.
Get Your Read On!
Food Network MagazineMen’s HealthO, The Oprah MagazineDo it YourselfNational Geographic KidsReader’s Digest The Silent PatientThe Reckoning: A NovelThe Price of Time (Watch What You Wish For Book 1)Little Fires Everywhere: A NovelCyberStorm: A NovelOrdinary Grace: A Novel
Happy Flag Day
Today we celebrate the acceptance of our country’s national flag. It was first adopted as the ‘unified colonial fighting flag’ in June 1775 but became our country’s symbol June 14, 1777. You can learn more here – https://www.history.com/news/95-years-of-flag-day 14 Fun Facts About the U. S. Flag (15-Minute Books Book 1518)Star-Spangled: The Story of a Flag,…
Happy Birthday US Army
Though I am a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, I have a long history with the Army. Not only because the Air Force came from the Army (Truman separated the Army Air Forces into its own departments with the National Security Act of 1947) but because generations of my family have served honorably in…
Motorcycle Awareness Month
I have many loved ones who motorcycle. I’ve had many who have been injured while doing so… some fatally. It makes this day of awareness more important to me, personally. Please… be alert and mindful while you drive, whether you are on two, four, or more wheels.
