August 26th might be a date that does not resonate with you for any particular reason. However, if you are female, you soon will understand its significance. The same is true if you are a dog lover. Due to the fact that I am both I will look at the importance of this day times two.
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day. This day is set aside to commemorate the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which was passed on August 26, 1920. This is the date that women were given the right to vote. For women this day was a long
Archives for August, 2009
Honor a Senior in Your Life on August 21st
by Patti August 18th, 2009 | Holiday Events
Every month of the calendar year has its share of unique holidays. Many of these holidays are not big events and are not well known to everyone. Nevertheless they are special to those who choose to make them matter. Some holidays are religious, some holidays sweet; others are educational in nature while others are just plain zany! For example, did you know that August is Family Fun Month, National Eye Exam Month, National Golf Month, Peach Month, Romance Awareness Month and National Picnic Month? It is all these things rolled into 31 days!
We turn our attention now to a very
We turn our attention now to a very
Christmas Planning and Preparation in the Summer Months
by Patti August 12th, 2009 | Christmas
It is sizzling outside. In fact, you probably could fry an egg on the pavement outside my apartment building, yet I am inside sorting through my boxes and containers of Christmas ornaments, wrap and all things related to Christmas. I have even put on my favorite Christmas CD to make my task more enjoyable.
Am I nuts? No. Don’t I want to be out enjoying the bright summer sun? Yes, I do. In fact, I have just returned home from a fun filled day at the park and the beach. I lead a busy life and like to be organized, and
Am I nuts? No. Don’t I want to be out enjoying the bright summer sun? Yes, I do. In fact, I have just returned home from a fun filled day at the park and the beach. I lead a busy life and like to be organized, and
Christmas in July
by Patti August 5th, 2009 | Christmas
Why not celebrate Christmas in July? In many parts of Europe and Australia Christmas in July is a fun event that is celebrated with much holiday cheer, enthusiasm, and excitement!
Okay, so maybe the month of July has passed, and we are now into August, but this joyful and fun-filled family celebration is still one worth talking about, as it brings so much happiness to many people.
Here in our western culture Christmas is celebrated on December 25. However, it is common for children to start getting that twinkle in their eye about old Saint Nick during the summer months. Even the
Okay, so maybe the month of July has passed, and we are now into August, but this joyful and fun-filled family celebration is still one worth talking about, as it brings so much happiness to many people.
Here in our western culture Christmas is celebrated on December 25. However, it is common for children to start getting that twinkle in their eye about old Saint Nick during the summer months. Even the
