Banking on Tomorrow

 Today is the 6th day of the 13th week, the 31st day of the 3rd month, the last day of the first quarter, and the 90th day of 2023.   It is one of the busiest times of year for anyone who deals with accounting. Today is also the final day of essay camp    After summarizing the information given to us, pointing out that if we did stages of writing, we can now complete an essay.  I was going just move on, maybe browsing the suggested readings, but then I noticed among the writing prompts was a suggestion that you tell how you once broke the law. I'm a shoplifter. Yup, it's true.  My son was slow completing potty training.  Part of it was stubbornness on ;his part because he saw no reason to acquire a new habit, but a big part of it was that when I wasn't pushing it.  He had been diagnosed with a ventricular septimal defect in his heart, and major surgery was on the horizon.  There were so many doctor visits, so many tests, so much to proce...

Today is the 5th day of the 13th week, the 30th day of the 3rd month, the 89th day of 2023, and: Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day - this day doesn't have a sponsor, so you have to wonder how it became widely accepted? International Laundry Folding Day National Doctors Day National I am in Control Day (( sounds like wishful thinking to me because I never feel like I am )) - apparently this is anniversary of the attempted assassination of Reagan in 1981 when the current Secretary of State Alexander Haig announced to the press that he was "in control".    National Virtual Vacation Day - altho they are promoting VR, for those of us who live second lives in their imagination through books, games, and in worlds, there is always a way to get away from this so-called "real life" Pencil Day - despite being a writing instrument for centuries, the first patent for a pencil with an attached eraser was granted in 1858 Take a Walk in the Park Day Tor...

 Today is the 4th day of the 13th week, the 29th day of the 3rd month, the 88th day of 2023, and: Knights of Columbus Founder's Day Manatee Appreciation Day National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day National Little Red Wagon Day National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day National Vietnam War Veterans Day Niagraa Falls Runs Dry Day Piano Day [always observed on the 88th day of the year] Smoke and Mirrors Day Texas Love the Children Day Quote of the day : " In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility." ~  Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady [rom 1933 to 1945, the longest-serving because Roosevelt had four terms], diplomat, pacifist and activist. One of the blogs I follow is currently offering an " essay camp " with daily readings and exercises, in which I am participating altho I am not quite sure what differentiates a blog post from an essay.  Apparently I will learn...

Today is the 3rd day of the 13th week, the 28th day of the third month, the 87th day of 2023, and: American Diabetes Association Alert Day Barnum & Bailey Day Children's Picture Book Day Eat an Edy's Pie Day [formerly known as Eat an Eskimo Pie Day] - they have been in production since 1922 National Black Forest Cake Day National Hot Tub Day National Something on a Stick Day National Triglycerides Day Respect Your Cat Day Weed Appreciation Day - no not that kind of week, t he regular garden variety of vegetation that you spend so much time cursing and trying to get rid of the first quarter moon at 10:33 EDT Quote of the day :  " My life is but an instant, an hour that passes by. "  ~ St. Therese of Lisieux José Jalapeño, one of the first characters created by comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham in 1984, was introduced as part of a one hour special produced by Comedy Central.  I remember seeing that special when it aired on TV and I thought the routine was hila...

Today is the 2nd day of the 13th week, the 27th day of the third month, the 86th day of 2023, and: Celebrate Exchange Day International Medical Science Liaison Day International Whisk(e)y Day National Joe Day National Scribble Day National Spanish Paella Day Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day Viagra Day - the date the FDA approved the drug for use in the US World Theater Day It is also the day the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System started construction.  My father, after he left us, went to Alaska and was part of the Pipeline from the beginning, and worked on it until he died.  His commute to work became quite long there at the end for he moved to Coeur D'Alene Idaho and flying to Anchorage, then taking a bush plane north.  Of course, when he went to work, he stayed for 6 - 8 weeks, so it isn't like he was doing it every day. And this was the day when the Cherry Trees were first planted in DC back in 1912.   Work is proceeding on the parking lot outside.  They ...

 

Today is the 7th day of the 12th week, the 25th day of the 3rd month, the 84th day of 2023, and: Brothers' and Sisters' Day Earth Hour [always the last Saturday in March] - turn off your lights at 8:30 PM your time Endometriosis Day - little is taught about this problem, but I can tell you from personal experience that it is miserable to live with.  The only way they could rid my body of mine was to perform a complete hysterotomy  Independence Day - Greece from the Ottoman Empire in 1921 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members International Day of the Unborn Child International Waffle Day Maryland Day  - the anniversary of the founding of the third English colony in North America back in 1634 National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy National Lobster Newburg Day National Medal of Honor Day Old...

 Today is the 6th day of the 12th week, the 24th day of the 3rd month, the 83rd day of 2023 [with only 275 shopping days left before Christmas], and International Day for Achievers International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for Dignity of Victims    ((imagine trying to come up with snappy slogans for that mouthful! )) National Cheesesteak Day National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day National Cocktail Day - now there's a drink that I never really quite appreciated.  I'd rather have a whiskey sour, or a Kahlua & cream, or Irish crème whiskey, or margarita, or a mohite,  or a glass of wine than a frothy concoction whether shaken or stirred World Tuberculosis Day Quote of the day : "It's just upsetting how the world is - the need and the necessity to override the value of life."   ~  Shawn Crahan,  AKA "Clown", an American musician, co-founder and one of the three percussionists for heavy metal band Sli...

Today is the 5th day of the 12th week, the 23rd day of the 3rd month, the 82nd day of this insane blogging experiment in garrulousness, and: Atheist Day Cuddly Kitten Day National Chia Day National Chip and Dip Day National Melba Toast Day National Puppy Day National Tamale Day Navratri -  ((which means "Nine Nights" in Sanskrit)), an annual Hindu festival of the goddess Amibika and Durga.  It is observed for nine days, first in the month of Chaitra and then in the month of Sharada.  Depending on the region, some celebrate by fasting and prayer, other by feasting and dancing.     Near Miss Day OK Day Ravenclaw Day World Maths Day World Meteorological Day World Optometry Day Quote of the day : " One does not play Bach without having done scales. But neither does one play a scale merely for the sake of the scale ." ~ Simone Weil, Gravity and Grace How many kids are gamer s?  Of course, a lot depends on how you define the term!  Certainly I wouldn't...

 Today is the 4th day of the 12th week, the 22nd day of the 3rd month, the 81st day of  2023, and: 39 and Holding Day  -  personally most "landmark" birthdays don't bother me.  I didn't mind being 30, for example, but turning 31 and being over 30 bugged me a bit.... American Red Cross Giving Day As Young as You Feel Day Gryffindor Pride Day International Day of the Seal National Bavarian Crepes Day National Goof-off Day National Sing Out Day Ramadan (( starts at sundown and lasts until 04.20 )) Talk Like William Shatner Day  - Captain Kirk is 92 today! Tuskegee Airman Day World Water Day World Day of Mette the earliest day on which Easter Sunday can fall - last happened in 1818 and will not happen until 2285.  The latest day it can fall is April 25th Like many holidays, Ramadan's occurrence is tied to the moon, and the entire month is devoted to fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth for the Islamic peoples  The month marks the revelation of...

Today is the 3rd day of the 12th week, the 21st day of the 3rd month, the 80th day of 2023, and: 3-D Day - the third day of the third week of the third month Education Freedom Day Gallo Wine Day  Independence Day - Namibia from South African Mandate in 1990 International Colour Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination  (( *ponders* does posting this mean my blog will be banned in Florida for promoting CRT? )) International Day of Forests Memory Day Mother's Day - across the Arab world National Agriculture Day National California Strawberry Day National Common Courtesy Day National Crunchy Taco Day National Day of Action on Syringe Exchange National Flower Day National Fragrance Day (( perfume day is in April )) National Healthy Fats Day National Renewable Energy Day National Single Parents Day National Teenager Day Naw-Rúz - always observed the 1st day of the year in the Baháʼí calendar Rosie the Riveter Day Slytherin Pride Day Twitter Day - laun...

Today is the 2nd day of the 12th week, the 20th day of the 3rd month, the 79th day of 2023, and: Act Happy Day Alien Abduction Day Atheist Pride Day Bed-in For Peace - John and Yoko  seem to have thought this would make a difference if they sat in bed for a week, holding court for the press every day from 9AM - 9 PM Bibliomania Day Crawfish Cravers Awareness Day Feast of Saint Joseph - on or about the 19th or 20th, the swallows return to Capistrano   French Language Day - declared by the UN, AKA International Francophonie Day Great American Meat Out Hufflepuff Pride Day Independence day - Tunisia from France in 1956 International Astrology Day International Day of Happiness International Day of Nowruz AKA the Iranian or Persian New Year -  observed on the first day of spring since 2010 International Earth Day National Bock Beer Day National Jump Out! Day National Kiss Your Fiancé Day National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day National Ravioli Day National Wellderly Day O...

 Taking a day to rest - enjoy a chuckle and be safe from marauding felines....

Today is the 7th day of the 11th week, the 18th day of the 3rd month, the 77th day of 2023, and:  Awkward Memories Day (( did you really dance on the table after drinking all the green beer last night? )) Forgive Mom and Dad Day Global Recycling Day Goddess of Fertility Day International Sports Car Racing Day Kiss Your Fiancé Day Maple Syrup Saturday National Biodiesel Day National Corndog Day National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day National Public Defense Day National Sloppy Joe Day Play-the-Recorder Day Save The Panther Day Supreme Sacrifice Day Worldwide Quilting Day Quote of the day : " Honor your mother and father " ~ the 5th commandment,  Exodus 20: 3-17 " I think every family is dysfunctional, and some manage to control it better than others ." ~  Viggo Mortensen, American actor, writer, director, producer, musician, and multimedia artist First off, let's admit that parenting is hard.  You suddenly have the total responsibility for another being that you brought...

 Today is the 6th say of the 11th week, the 17th day of the 3rd month, the 76th day of 2023, and: Campfire Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Day Doctor - Patient Trust Day National Preschool Teachers Appreciation Day Red Nose Day St Patrick's Day Submarine Day Transit Driver Appreciation Day [usually the 18th unless that day is a weekend day] - set to commemorate the first bus line, opened in Paris in 1662 World Sleep Day Quote of the day : “ Wherever they went the Irish brought with them their books, many unseen in Europe for centuries and tied to their waists as signs of triumph, just as Irish heroes had once tied to their waists their enemies' heads. Where they went they brought their love of learning and their skills in bookmaking. In the bays and valleys of their exile, they reestablished literacy and breathed new life into the exhausted literary culture of Europe. And that is how the Irish saved civilization .”  ~ Thomas Cahill, American scholar and writer, known for his seve...

Today is the 5th day of the 11th week, the 16th day of the 3rd month, the 75th day of 2023, and: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day Black Press Day Campfire Girls Day Companies That Care Day Curlew Day Everything You Do is Right Day (( I wish )) Freedom of Information Day Goddard Day Lips Appreciation Day National Artichoke Heart Day National Curl Crush Day National Farm Rescuer Day National Panda Day (( I would always tell my Panda that today was her special day.  I wonder if she was born on this day and that is why they named her Panda, because she certainly didn't have any markings that would evoke a similarity )) No Selfies Day Oranges and Lemons Day ST Urho's Day - this is actually a fictional saint of Finland who supposedly drove the frogs [or grasshoppers] out of  the country to save the grape crops Driving to work this morning, I heard a song that immediately took me back to my childhood.  Lee Case, a Baltimore DJ on WCBM, who was known as "The Morning Mayor,"  a...

 Today is the 4th day of the 11th seek, the 15th day of the 3rd month, the 74th day of this writing experiment [and 2023], and: Buzzards Day Dumbstruck Day Everything You Think is Wrong ((I can easily believe that)) Ides of March International Day Against Police Brutality International Day of Action Against Canadian Seal Slaughter International Day to Combat Islamophobia International Eat an Animal for PETA Day National Brutus Day National Egg Cream Day National Peanut Lovers Day National Pears Helene Day National Shoe the World Day National VO Day [Voice Over] Small Business Development Day Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action True Confessions Day World Consumer Rights Day I didn't take honors English in my sophomore year of high school, and so I was introduced in the 10th grade to one of the best teachers I even had, one that by the end of the year, I just called "Wherenberg".   She was a little old stick of a lady, opinionated with a German temper and an absolute p...

Today is the 3rd day of the 11th week, the 14th day of the 3rd month, the 73rd day of 2023, and: Celebrate Scientists Day Crowdfunding Day Genius Day Einstein's Birthday ((which probably explains a lot about some of the other days)) International Ask a Question Day International Day of Action for Rivers International Day of Mathematics  Learn About Butterflies Day Legal Assistance Day Moth-er Day Nanakshahi New Year, the first day of the month of Chet [Sikhism] National Children's Craft Day National Equal Pay Day - this shows how far into this year a woman must work [438 days] to earn what a man in her position made last year [365 days].   National Organize Your Home Office Day National Potato Chip Day National Save a Spider Day National Write Your Story Day Pi Day Science Education Day White Day on which men give gifts to women [a version of Valentine's Day in Japan and other Asian countries], celebrated annually since around 1978.  I couldn't find a reference to ...

Today is the 2nd day of the 11th week, the 13th day of the 3rd month, the 72nd day of 2023, and: Commonwealth Day Dribble to Work Day Earmuff Day Fill Our Staplers Day Intra-Uterine Growth Awareness Restriction Day K-9 Veterans Day Kasauga Matsuri [Shinto festival] Ken Day L Ron Hubbard Day - he would've been 112 today.  He actually wrote some excellent science fiction, but is also known as the founder of Scientology.  His writing could be rather turgid, so YMMV..   National Coconut Torte Day National Good Samaritan Day or Good Samaritan Involvement Day National Jewel Day National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day National Workplace Napping Day - appropriately celebrated the day after DST starts.  Bet the school kids are flagging too!  Definitely a perk of working from home is that at lunchtime, you can stretch out and catch a couple of winks Smart & Sexy Day Quote of the day: “ Life feels simpler when we tell ourselves there is a single truth and everything...

 Today is the 7th day of the 10th week, the 11th day of the 3rd month, the 70th day of 2023 [19% of the year is gone now], and COVID-19 Global Pandemic Day - exactly three years ago, WHO declared the world was in the grip of a pandemic. Supposedly it is now "just" endemic , and tracking has pretty much ceased .  It still is a very controversial topic, no one actually positive what triggered the disaster, and the anti-vax movement is burgeoning, while those suffering from long-term ill effects are struggling as no one seems to understand how to help them.   Debunking Day Dream Day Genealogy Day Independence Day - Lithuania from the Soviet Union 1990 International Fanny Pack Day Johnny Appleseed Day Moshoeshoe Day National 311 Day National Find Common Ground Day National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day  National Promposal Day National Urban Ballroom Dancing Day Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue, and Film World Plu...

 Today is the 6th day of the 10th week, the 10th day of the 3rd month, the 69th day of 2023, and: Festival of Life in the Cracks Day Harriet Tubman Day  Histotechnology Professionals Day International Bagpipe Day International Day of Awesomeness International Day of Women Judges Landline Telephone Day - I still pay for a landline through Verizon,  convinced that if there is a disaster and cell phone coverage poofed, I would still be able to call out [thank you, Day After Tomorrow  where landlines became a plot point].  It's even listed, but I never answer it because I literally never use it, except for now or then when I  use it to call my cell phone because I've racked my brain and cannot find the cell phone.  Usually I have to call multiple times as I wander about, tracking the ringing Mario Day Middle Name Pride Day - middle names mean something in our family.  My middle name, as well as my daughter's,  is Ann, my mother's middle name wa...