"Have you ever looked out over the water and thought you saw a fantastic creature break the surface? Well, in August 1848, several men aboard the HMS Daedalus couldn’t believe their eyes when they looked out upon the South Atlantic. Several passengers and officers on a voyage to Saint Helena spied a 60-foot-long creature bearing … Continue reading Today is National Sea Serpent Day
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Today is National Coloring Book Day
"Dover Publications created National Coloring Book Day in May 2015. Founded in 1941, Dover Publications leads the way. Dover released their first coloring book for adults, Antique Automobiles Coloring Book, in 1970. Dover now publishes Creative Haven®, a popular line of coloring books specially designed for adult colorists." https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-coloring-book-day-august-2/ Everyone knows coloring is therapeutic, but did you … Continue reading Today is National Coloring Book Day
July is National Grilling Month
ORIGINAL POST on Nornstriad.com written by J.M. Northup Jul 1, 2023:July is National Grilling Month Find great book suggestions on the original post as well as here LEARN MORE “The English word barbecue and its cognates in other languages come from the Spanish word barbacoa, which has its origin in an indigenous American word. Etymologists believe this to be derived from barabicu found in … Continue reading July is National Grilling Month
Today is National Give Something Away Day
"While you may not think you have something to give away, you might be surprised. Tangible items like clothing, money, and food aren’t always what’s needed, though they may be the most common." https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-axe-throwing-day-june-13/ I have never been motivated by money or material things. I like feeling appreciated and knowing what I do matters, even … Continue reading Today is National Give Something Away Day
July is National Grilling Month
LEARN MORE "The English word barbecue and its cognates in other languages come from the Spanish word barbacoa, which has its origin in an indigenous American word. Etymologists believe this to be derived from barabicu found in the language of the Arawak people of the Caribbean and the Timucua people of Florida; it has entered some European languages in the form of barbacoa. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) traces the word to Hispaniola and translates … Continue reading July is National Grilling Month
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