Outside of January 16th, which is National Nothing Day, which really is a National Day of Something come to think about it…we as a world have celebrated either a National, International, or World day of one thing or another, for over a decade. That is to say, 2013 is when the National Day Of calendar began, but International Days of one thing and another, have been around much, much longer.
Curiosity got me to GTS this morning, and today, April 12th, is celebrating the following:
NATIONAL DAYS
Grilled Cheese
Licorice
Clean Up Your Pantry Day
Only Child Day
For Twelves Day
On National for Twelves Day (4/12), the nation will honor a magnificent number that holds significance in several ways. We measure our days in two 12 hour sets. When we buy roses, eggs, and pastries, we purchase them by the dozen. How many months are in a year? Twelve.
Big Wind Day
1934 – The strongest velocity wind ever recorded on the summit of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire is 231 mph
D.E.A.R. Day (Drop Everything And Read)
Walk on Your Wild Side Day
The day was created in recognition that ‘what will other people think’ stops us from doing what we want to and prevents us from living our best lives. Paying heed to such thoughts shows a lack of courage. We only have one life to live and there is absolutely no reason not to live each day of our lives to its fullest. Our dreams are valid and we should give them a shot. We can change our lives and the world with our crazy ideas and leave behind a lasting legacy. We must encourage each other to not shy away from sharing our seemingly wild thoughts and ideas.
On Walk On Your Wild Side Day, you can also change the life of someone else! By living your life on your own terms, unafraid of the opinions of others, you may inspire someone to also live their life to the fullest. Someone who’s feeling shy or discouraged may need a gentle nudge from you to change their life for the best.
Wear a Star Day
In honor of children that have passed away at a young age, and are now “little stars.”
INTERNATIONAL DAYS:
Human Space Flight AND Yuri’s Night
1961 – The first person to orbit Earth is Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin in Vostok 1
1981 – The STS-1 Columbia mission is the first launch of a Space Shuttle
For Street Children
This day was started to provide a voice for children who live on the street. This was so that their rights cannot be ignored.
WORLD DAYS:
Hampster Day
It’s estimated that hamsters have been around for at least 15 million years, but they weren’t domesticated until the 20th century.
And, something a little different. I didn’t know, did you?
RECIPE OF THE DAY:
Healthy Banana Muffins
4 very ripe bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup organic apple sauce
1/2 cup olive oil, or melted coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (you can use all-purpose flour too)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place muffin liners in your muffin pans.
In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine. Set aside.
In a smaller bowl, combine your mashed bananas, organic apple sauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla, Stir until all ingredients are combined.
Add your wet ingredients to your dry ingredients. Stir until mixed but do not over mix or muffins will be tough.
Fill muffins 2/3 full and top with chopped walnuts.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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So, Today is a day for the many and the few. We can celebrate something specific…as above, or we can celebrate the simple fact…we have another day.
Either way, wherever your heart takes you today…get out there and make a difference.
Be Kind – Be Alive – Be Present – Be Yourself – Be the Best You Can Be!
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