Category: Holidays & Observances

NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY

by J.M. Northup, posted in Editing, Grammar/Punctuation, Holidays & Observances, Informational, Non-Fiction & Educational

I have gotten into more conversations about punctuation than I can say. The hottest debate? The Oxford Comma! Now, if you don't think punctuation matters, you'd be seriously wrong. I'm not saying that because I am an author and an editor. I don't subscribe to the Oxford comma (or serial comma) simply because I was … Continue reading NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY

NATIONAL DISEASE LITERACY MONTH

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Nature & Biology

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-disease-literacy-month-september/ I found it interesting that when I read about this observance, they directed it toward children. Whomever wrote the piece for NationalDayCalendar.com said: "Over 90% of children do not understand their disease or chronic illness.  We often resist what we don’t understand. Children skip medications and treatments. As a result, their condition worsens and … Continue reading NATIONAL DISEASE LITERACY MONTH

I Appreciate My Trucker

by J.M. Northup, posted in Automotive, Holidays & Observances, STEM

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-truck-driver-appreciation-week-second-week-in-september/ This is NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK. It falls during the second week in September, which means it will be celebrated on these dates over the next years: September 12-18, 2021September 4-10, 2022 September 3-9, 2023September 8-14, 2021 I am in a unique position to understand the role and life of a trucker. I … Continue reading I Appreciate My Trucker

NATIONAL TELL A JOKE DAY

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-tell-a-joke-day-august-16/ August 16th is set aside to enjoy humor. It is a time meant to celebrate joke, whether written or oral. According to NationalDayCalendar.com: "Jokes have been a part of human culture since at least 1900 BC."  For me, personally, this is a fun and joyful thing to share. My oldest daughter was always one … Continue reading NATIONAL TELL A JOKE DAY

NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 Day for READERS

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Women In History

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-spirit-of-45-day-second-sunday-in-august/ On August 14, 1945, U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced that Japan had surrendered, inciting spontaneous celebrations.World Word II had officially ended.The inspiration, perseverance, and sacrifice of this Greatest Generation has become known as the Spirit of '45. That undying "can-do attitude" allowed these tested and tried people to endure, and is what, and … Continue reading NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 Day for READERS