Name Your Car Day

Name Your Car Day is today! Does your car have a name? Lots of people name their cars. People with big boats, name their boat, and we think nothing of it. So, why not name your car or truck!?

Every car has character and personality. We spend a lot of time in our cars, and caring for them. So, it’s only fitting that each car gets its own name.

Selecting a name should be made with care and consideration. Give your car a name that properly reflects its character. What you name you car should be a proper reflection of its character and performance, and your desires for your car. In general, guys names are for guys’ cars, and girl names are for the cars that you ladies drive. Aside from that, selection of a name is wide open. But, be careful….cars have feelings, too.

Here are some of our thoughts in selecting an appropriate name for your car:

Don’t select wimpy names. That might give your car a personality complex and it will perform accordingly.
Do give a strong, aggressive name to sports cars and cars with powerful engines.
Sleek, sexy feline-like cars savour names that begin with “lady”.
Old junkers are proud just to be around. You can call them just about anything. Try “Tramp”, or “Old Yeller”, “Old Blue”.
Pick names to reflect your personality.
Pickup trucks MUST have country names.
Don’t give common names (like Joe, Mike or Sue) to luxury cars. They beam over names like Reginald, Archibald, and Crystal.

My Favourite is the old “Family Truckster”!

National Mud Pack Day

National Mud Pack Day is today. Pile on the facials. Ladies, this is your day. Guys, you can get a mud pack facial, too. Just don’t let your buddies know that you did!

Mud packs were once the rage for facial treatments. It is still popular. But, the mud in facials has been replaced with a variety of other ingredients. It is supposed to keep the skin young, soft and supple. Does it work? Girls who use it, swear by it.

Did you know? A mud pack is a quick treatment for bee stings. Use it, if needed, when you are out on a hike, or until you can get to a place to be treated for bee and wasp stings.

Celebrate today with a mud pack. Guys, make this a special day by buying a gift certificate for a facial for your special lady. Make sure to tell her its not that she needs it. Rather, its because it is comforting, and will make her feel good.

Ask a Stupid Question Day

Today is “Ask a Stupid Question Day”. It’s your opportunity to speak up, and to ask all those questions you were afraid to ask. All those questions that you thought were too stupid or dumb to ask, have been piling up all year long. Today is the day to unload them. C’mon give it a try. Nobody will laugh……we hope.

This may be a stupid question, but I will ask it anyway…… Teachers say there is no such thing as a stupid question. Or, that no question is too stupid to ask. If this is true, then why do your classmates laugh when you ask a question? Yes, kids can be cruel. But, if you have a question, there’s no better place to ask, than in the classroom.

Today’s Quote: “Stupid is as stupid does”. Forrest Gump

Movie of the Day: “Dumb and Dumber”

Other “Stupid” stuff:

Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.
This might sound stupid, but……
Do you think I’m stupid enough to fall for that (duh!)
Seen on a T-shirt “I’m with Stupid”. Well, if that’s true, how smart are you?
Origin of Ask a Stupid Question Day:
The roots of this special day goes back to the 1980’s. At the time, there was a movement by teachers to try to get kids to ask more questions in the classroom. Kids sometimes hold back, fearing their question is stupid, and asking it will result in ridicule.Teachers created this day on September 28, If it fell on a weekend, they would celebrate it on the last day of the month.

Native American Day

This day is set aside to honour and celebrate Native Americans, the first Americans to live in the U.S. and Canada. Still commonly referred to as American Indians, the term “Native Americans” has been used in recent years as a sign of respect and recognition that they were indeed the first people to populate our great and wonderful nation. By the time the first explorers and settlers arrived from Europe, Native Americans had populated the entire North American continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to the northern reaches of Canada.

Johnny Appleseed Day

Johnny Appleseed Day honours one of America’s great legends. Johnny Appleseed was a real person. John Chapman was among the American settlers who were captivated by the movement west across the continent. As Johnny Appleseed traveled west, he planted apple trees along the way, and sold trees to settlers. With every apple tree that was planted, the legend grew.

A Little About the Legend:

• John Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed) was born on September 26, 1774.
• He was a nurseryman who started out planting trees in western New York and Pennsylvania.
• During the life of John Chapman, the “West” was places like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.
• John Chapman was a deeply religious person He was known to preach during his travels.
• According to legend, Johny Appleseed led a simple life and wanted little. He rarely accepted money and often donated any money he received.
• It is believed that he died on March 11, 1845, from what was referred to as the “winter plague”. The actual date of his death has been disputed.

There is a lot of “legend” in stories written about Johny Appleseed. By it’s definition, over the years, legends grow bigger than life. It also appears that there is some link between Johny Appleseed and very early Arbor Day celebrations.

Celebrate today with an apple rich menu. Include fresh apples for snacks, and some applesauce or apple pie for dessert. And, make plans to plant an apple tree.

Origin of “Johnny Appleseed Day”:

There is plenty of documentation to support claims for Johnny Appleseed Day on March 11th and on September 26th. We found no one who claims to have created this special day.

So, here’s the skinny on the two dates:

• John Chapman was born on September 26, 1774. This date is undisputed.
• It is believed he died on March 11, 1845. However, this date was not formally recorded and the date of death is disputed.

Here is how we come out on the debate: This day should be celebrated on the day of his birth. His birth date is undisputed. His birthday coincides with the season of the apple harvest. A birth is a more positive day than a death.  We think Johnny would agree.

National Comic Book Day

Today is National Comic Book Day…… a super cool day! Share a comic book with a friend today. We don’t know of anyone who doesn’t like a good comic book.

Comic books are great reading. They either tell an ongoing story, provide humour, or offer intrigue and suspense. In all comic books, good eventually prevails over evil. So, comic books always make us feel good.

Did you Know? (of course you did!): Comic books have great value as a collectors item. Don’t ever throw away those old comic books. Down the road, the series you are collecting today, may be worth its weight in gold!

Here are some of the ways that we have read, or heard, on how to enjoy National Comic Book Day:

• Buy a comic book, or two, or,…….
• Read a comic book, or two, or…….
• Trade comic books among your friends.
• Some stores are rumored to offer free comic books on this day. (If you hear of a store offering free comic books, let me know…I’m there!)

National Cherries Jubilee Day

Today is National Cherries Jubilee Day. Today will make cherry lovers jubilant. If you enjoy cherries, you must absolutely love this day.

Cherries Jubilee is easy to make. All you need is a can of cherry pie filling, some cognac (or brandy) and vanilla ice cream.

Make today as sweet as a cherry. Enjoy National Cherries Jubilee Day to the max!

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Ahoy, Matey! Did you know that today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day? It’s a day just for fun, a day to let out the pirate in each of us. We like “just for fun” days and we know you do, too.

Practice up your “pirate-speak” in anticipation of this day. The conversation will be lively, and you don’t want to be left behind. Today, everyone will be talking the talk, if not walking the walk. It is not a requirement to dress like a pirate today. Just talk like one.  Did you know you can change your language settings on Facebook to English (pirate)? It’s so horrible it’s awesome!

Are you a Pirate at heart, or in your soul? Take the Pirate Personality Test

Origin of International Talk Like a Pirate Day:

John Baur and Mark Summers created the concept of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on June 6, 1995. While playing racquetball, they began to talk to each other in Pirate-speak”. After leaving the court, they decided that there was a need to create this day. After much thought, Mark Summers selected September 19th as the date. This was his wife’s birthday. So, he thought it would be an easy date to remember. And so, International Talk Like a Pirate Day was born.

National Cheeseburger Day

National Cheeseburger Day is today. Top off North America’s favourite sandwich, with a piece of cheese.

The food industry makes it a point to celebrate a wide variety of foods. We believe the Cheeseburger certainly earns its own special day.

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day by firing up the grill, and cooking cheeseburgers. You can do so for lunch or dinner…. or both! Any kind of cheese will do. Try a different cheese, if you’re adventuresome. For the carb conscious, eat your burgers without the buns.

Watch for……. luncheon and dinner specials today at your local restaurants. Tops on the specials board certainly should be cheeseburgers!

National Apple Dumpling Day

Be a member of the Apple Dumpling Gang. National Apple Dumpling Day is today! We are celebrating a tasty fall treat. It’s easy to make (and, even easier to buy!). Apple lovers can’t resist this pastry, filled with sweet, delicious apples.

With the arrival of fall and cool weather, two things happen: the apple harvest begins, and people turn indoors to cooking and baking again. It’s only natural that apples are a big part of the cooking scene. Among the most popular of fall treats is apple dumplings. For those of you who enjoy ice cream, some apple dumpling recipes include a scoop of ice cream atop a  generous piece of Apple Dumpling.

Enjoy some Apple dumpling today. Chances are, you haven’t had it since last Fall!

Happy National Apple Dumpling Day!