Tag: #BooksForTheHoliday

Readers – it’s NATIONAL COFFEE DAY

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

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-coffee-day-september-29/ I didn't find the origins of this observance, but who cares? It's coffee! Of course, coffee pairs beautifully with books. If you add a cat and a blanket, then you really have a heavenly condition. The "wine of Arabia," coffee was first discovered in 15th century Yemen. The most popular origin story is that … Continue reading Readers – it’s NATIONAL COFFEE DAY

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