Wear Something Gaudy Day

Wear Something Gaudy Day is your chance to really stick out in a crowd.

The word “gaudy” refers to something bright, gay, cheap, showy, outlandish, or otherwise not in good taste.

Have a little fun on this day. For just one day, forego fashion and style. Look for something to wear that’s really wild and wacky, and will stick out like a sore thumb wherever you go. If you don’t have anything like this in your wardrobe, perhaps a friend does.

Note: If you’re always garbed in gaudy attire, this is your day to look like everyone else!

Origin of Wear Something Gaudy Day:

The roots of this day go back to the hit 1970’s television comedy show “Three’s Company”. Larry Dallas (played by Richard Kline), one of the characters on the show, declared a Wear Something Gaudy Day.

National Dessert Day

National Dessert Day is a rich day filled with yummy treats!

Celebrate National Dessert Day today. For just one day, forget about the calories and high fat content in many desserts. Then, tomorrow you can go back to your diet.

It’s easy to enjoy National Dessert Day . You can make your own desserts, buy them at the store, or go out to a restaurant and enjoy a dessert, or two. Make sure to have dessert with family or friends. It’s even more fun that way.

May we suggest having dessert at every meal today!?

Have a happy, and fattening, National Dessert Day !!

International Skeptics Day

International Skeptics Day is the perfect day for you…the “doubting Thomas”.

Perhaps the earth isn’t really round!? Maybe, the sky isn’t truly blue!? Does he(she) really love me!? ……..These are the words and questions of the classical skeptic.

By definition, a skeptic is a person who questions or doubts facts and theories. He, or she, is a mis-believer. A skeptic does not accept the “Given”. If you are inclined to doubt things that you see or hear, then International Skeptics Day is for you.

If you practice a little, I’m sure we can make a good skeptic out of you. Go ahead, give it a try. And, what better day to practice skepticism, than International Skeptics Day!

Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day

Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day is a great opportunity to show off your beloved Teddy Bear to work associates. So make sure you don’t leave the house today without your beloved Teddy Bear .

We think you know how to celebrate this day. Dress him up for the big event. Plan for a big day. Take your Teddy Bear on a tour of the workplace. Bring Teddy to lunch in the work cafeteria. If your boss allows it, let Teddy do a work-related project.

If this day falls on a Saturday and you’re off, plan to spend the day with your Teddy Bear and cuddle up to him (or her) tonight.

Here’s wishing you and your Teddy Bear a very Happy Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day.

National Angel Food Cake Day

National Angel Food Cake Day is a great day to bake a cake with your little angels. Watch the smiles on their angelic faces, as you hand them the mixing spoon to lick off the batter!

Angel food cake is a sponge cake. It can be simple, or fancy, it’s up to you.

It’s really easy to enjoy National Angel Food Cake Day. Make or buy an angel food cake! Making an angel food cake is the best way to celebrate this day. A homemade cake beats a store bought one any time. Then, enjoy it with family, friends, or at work.

Here’s wishing you a very Happy National Angel Food Cake Day.

Bald and Free Day

Bald and Free Day honours those of us with a beautiful, shiny top. You don’t have to be bald to celebrate this day. But, it helps. People who are married to, or related to a bald headed person can celebrate with the honoree.

Enough with the bald jokes. There will be zero tolerance for them today. Rather, today is a day to cherish and appreciate the freedom that comes with being bald. While the rest of us are spending money on hair cuts, hair shampoo, hair sprays, combs, and such, the bald guys is smiling as he saves money and time.

Upon becoming a lucky bald guy, you are finally freed of the worry and fret that other guys have as they wonder for years:

“Will I lose my hair?”
Is my hair turning grey?

Better still, as a bald guys are much happier. In addition to saving money on haircuts and hair accessories, they never had a “bad hair day”.

So, if you are bald, enjoy your freedom, as you celebrate Bald and Free Day.

National Physician’s Assistant Day

National Physician’s Assistant Day celebrates and recognizes the importance and skills of this career. The highly trained Physician’s Assistant is an invaluable aide to physicians and general practitioners.

The profession of Physician’s Assistant was created in 1965 by Dr. Eugene Stead at Duke Medical Center. The first physician assistants graduated from Duke University on October 6, 1967. Since then, this job has grown to tens of thousands of people.

If you see your Physician’s Assistant today, wish him or her a happy day. And, let them know they are appreciated.

Frugal Fun Day

Frugal Fun Day is today. The intent of this day…. to have fun “on the cheap”.

Frugal Fun Day is a day to enjoy fun activities that are free (or very inexpensive). If you use your imagination, the ideas are endless. Go on a bike ride or a hike. The Fall leaves are on display. Have a picnic in the park, or your back yard. Invite some friends or neighbours over for a garage party and dance. Go fly a kite. Pull out the those old board games or puzzles that you have stored in the basement. Play cards with some friends.

Here’s wishing you a very Happy Frugal Fun Day.

National Frappé Day

National Frappé Day is today. It’s time to make, or buy, and drink your favourite Frappé.

One might consider Frappés to have an identity crisis. It’s made of many different things. The dictionary definition of Frappe is that it is an ice cream beverage drink. So, what’s with all of the confusion? First of all, some definitions and recipes, are the same as the ingredients for a milkshake. Also, many frappé recipes do not call for ice cream at all. Some use whipped cream. Other recipes use yogurt in place of ice cream. Other recipes still, include alcohol.

Do you care what the official definition of Frappés is? Of course not. You just care that it tastes so good, that you clamour for more. Thanks to its popularity, there are recipes galore. Perhaps the most popular today, are coffee and mocha frappés, served by coffee shops and cafés.

BTW: There’s a reason why National Frappé Day occurs in October. That’s so we can enjoy Pumpkin Frappé.

Here’s wishing you a very Happy National Frappé Day. Bottoms up.

Virus Appreciation Day

Today’s obscure holiday is Virus Appreciation Day. It gives us the opportunity to show a little respect for nasty viruses.

Respect!? You want to give viruses respect? I should think not. Rather, let’s give them a good dose of penicillin.

There are many types of viruses: human, animal and computer viruses readily come to mind. We sure can appreciate the seriousness and significance of both human and computer viruses. And, we can worry that animal (aka bird flu) viruses may jump over to affect humans.

So, let’s dedicate today to appreciating that viruses can be very serious, if not deadly. Let’s then take measures to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and even our computers to minimize the risk of serious viruses and update that computer antivirus software (is yours expired?) or get that booster shot (are you overdue?), today is a good day to check that you are up to date!