Category Archives: Wacky holidays

NATIONAL SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY

Posted on March 28, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Today is National Something on a Stick Day. It’s March 28th, mind you. I live in Minnesota. The only sticks around here are still attached to trees or hidden under a mountain of snow. However, I love these wacky holidays, … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL CREAM PUFF DAY

Posted on January 2, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I just happened upon this little tidbit of information. Today is National Cream Puff Day. I am originally from the state of Wisconsin and transplanted to Minnesota in 1973, so I truly consider myself a Minnesotan. Whenever the Green Bay … Continue reading →

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ARGH!

Posted on September 19, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Well, the word for today is “ARGH,” because it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” Who doesn’t like Pirates? Other pirates, I guess, along with those they pillage and plunder. The kind of pirate I’m talking about is the Errol Flynn … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL LAZY DAY

Posted on August 10, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

I don’t know – maybe it has something to do with the dog days of summer. Maybe it’s a reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment. It might even be a day dedicated to simply doing nothing and being … Continue reading →

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INTERNATIONAL TOWN CRIERS’ DAY

Posted on July 8, 2019 by atimetoshare.me

I enjoy looking at a site called Days of the Year, which lists all the special and unusual holidays at home and around the world. It’s amazing what people celebrate.  Today is International Town Criers’ Day – one of those … Continue reading →

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SUPERMAN DAY

Posted on June 12, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

Today has been designated “Superman Day.”  I’m not sure why.  It’s one of those wacky holidays that really has no purpose other than to give us something to celebrate.  Today is also my second grandson’s 20th birthday – a milestone, if … Continue reading →

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LOST SOCK MEMORIAL DAY

Posted on May 9, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

THIS IS A RERUN, BUT ONE OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAYS BY FAR. It’s a common dilemma.  We’ve all experienced it.  It can cause a mother guilt.  It’s raised many an eyebrow.  The lost sock is known by many but remembered … Continue reading →

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HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY

Posted on April 28, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

Who would’ve thought there’d be a day reserved for this?  I happen to own a dog who thinks he’s a cat.  He has many characteristics, like preening himself, curling up in a tight ball, being a loner and occasionally coughs … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS

Posted on February 23, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

Some of you know, I love weird and wacky holidays. Who needs a writing prompt?  On February 14th it was Pet Theft Awareness Day.  February 20 was Love Your Pet Day – Yesterday, February 22 was Walking the Dog Day and … Continue reading →

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HAPPY HEDGEHOG DAY

Posted on February 2, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

“If somebody thinks they’re a hedgehog, presumably you just give ’em a mirror and a few pictures of hedgehogs and tell them to sort it out for themselves.” Douglas Adams This little hedgehog deserves as many accolades on this Groundhog … Continue reading →

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