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celebrate the day: Memorial Day Events in Palm Beach County - 05/24/12 02:54 PM
Memorial Day Events in Palm Beach County -This weekend marks the beginning of the outdoor grilling-beach and sunscreen season.   But lest we forget,  the real reason for all this merriment is to honor those who have served their country and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Palm Beach County will have many ceremonies and events to celebrate Memorial Day.  Here are just a few to help you get started.Friday May 27-Boynton Memorial Cemetery- 9 a.m.  Boynton Veterans will decorate graves with flags.  611 S. Seacrest, Boynton Beach 561-576-1796Saturday May 28-Remembering America’s Fallen-Eissey Campus  Theater   Patriotic music and America’s favorites by The New Gardens … (15 comments)

celebrate the day: Armed Forces Day- May 19- Celebrate and Honor the Day! - 05/19/12 04:13 AM
Armed Forces Day -May 19- Celebrate and Honor the Day!There are so many holidays and events that we celebrate but when the country pays tribute to all who are serving or have served in our Armed Forces we should pause not only to say “Thank You” but to reflect on all the sacrifices that are made on our behalf by these men and women in uniform. Each year the President of the United States declares May 19 to be Armed Forces Day.
Would you be willing to be away from your family for months at a time and often during the … (22 comments)

celebrate the day: Happy Mother's Day to All Mothers and Those Who Mother! - 05/13/12 06:13 AM

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and those who mother.  There are Mother's every where who care for the young. May you have a very Special Day . Thank you to all. Thank you for your sacrifices, for your love; Thank you for knowing when to step back, And yet always being there.   
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celebrate the day: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is May 8! Celebrate the Day! - 05/08/12 03:33 AM
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is May 8! Celebrate the Day!Today is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day and the 2012 theme is “Together for Humanity”.    It is to place focus on the need for all organizations -local and global- to work together to face the growing needs of the communities. You and I have grown up seeing the Red Cross and its symbol in times of war and disaster relief.  Clara Barton is the name we associate with its founding.  But the American Red Cross is just a part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … (20 comments)

celebrate the day: International Firefighters Day is May 4- Why Not Stop and Honor Your Local Firefighters! - 05/04/12 03:23 AM
International Firefighters Day is May 4- Why Not Stop and Honor Your Local Firefighters!Since 9/11 so many of us have been more aware of our First Responders, and that includes our Firefighters.  May 4 is your chance to take a moment to honor all Firefighters and your local Firefighters as well.  While we shouldn’t have to have a special day to remind us to honor these brave men and women, in 1999 J.J. Edmondson, a volunteer Firefighter in Australia sought support via the Internet for a special day to honor fallen and all Firefighters.  He was inspired after 5 Firefighters responding … (31 comments)

celebrate the day: National Arbor Day-Celebrate the Day! - 04/27/12 03:48 AM
National Arbor Day- Celebrate the Day!It’s National Arbor Day but did you know that depending upon the state in which you live, you could be celebrating it in January (Florida) , early March (California) or November (Hawaii).   Many states observe their State Arbor Day to coincide with their best time for planting trees. Arbor Day began in Nebraska in 1872 when J. Sterling Morton, an avid nature lover and advocate of planting trees who became Secretary of the Nebraska Territory suggested a tree planting holiday to be called Arbor Day.
So why trees?Trees can... provide a variety of medicines.       ...help … (22 comments)

celebrate the day: World Book and Copyright Day is April 23! Celebrate the Day! - 04/23/12 03:59 AM
World Book and Copyright Day is April 23!  Celebrate the Day!Whether you read books on your Kindle, Nook or iPad or even the “old fashioned” way, help celebrate this day by......          -sharing a favorite author with a fellow reader          -donating a book to your local hospital, school or library          -sitting  down with your children and reading them a story from your favorite childhood book          -donating your time to read a book for the blind          -going outside the box and reading a genre or author new to youWhat is this day?   This day is celebrated in over 100 countries throughout the world. … (37 comments)

celebrate the day: Common Courtesy Day is Today, March 21st. Celebrate the Day! - 03/21/12 03:32 AM
Common Courtesy Day is Today, March 21st.  Celebrate the Day!Today is Common Courtesy Day (look... I don’t make these up... Google it!).  Of course, I’m not really sure why we need a day reminding us to be courteous.........or perhaps we do.  Common Courtesy implies that this behavior occurs frequently or is shared by members of a group.  And that may be but I have a feeling that what was considered common courtesy a hundred years ago may bear little resemblance to what the common courtesy of 2012 is.  Holding doors open for someone has in some cases become “every man for … (33 comments)

celebrate the day: American Chocolate Week- March 14-20, 2012! Celebrate the Day! - 03/15/12 03:56 AM
American Chocolate Week- March 14-20th, 2012!  Celebrate the Day!I would rather have dark chocolate than most any other food group.  Oh, and yes... chocolate is its own food group!!  I have no idea why nor do I know of its origin but the third week of March is designated as American Chocolate week.  As such, I think it only fair to do my best this week to eat, cook with, buy and celebrate chocolate. My personal preference is dark chocolate, which is supposed to be good for you.  I do not consider “white” chocolate to actually be a chocolate.  If one … (26 comments)

celebrate the day: National Proofreading Day- March 8 2012- Celebrate the Day! - 03/08/12 04:08 AM
National Proofreading Day - March 8 2012..Celebrate the Day!
There really is something to celebrate every day and today is National Proofreading Day!  What better place to celebrate proofreading than here at Active Rain.  I read an excellent post today  by the Sheila Newton Team on grammar and 15 common mistakes that so many of us make.  Oh.. yes... I still have to think twice to determine if it should be “effect” or “affect.”National Proofreading Day “promotes mistake-free writing to enhance a professional and personal image.”   Proofreading our work  has become even more difficult with the increased usage of “Text speak”..... … (31 comments)

celebrate the day: Celebrate the Day- March 1st is World Compliment Day! - 03/01/12 03:47 AM
Celebrate the Day.. March 1st is World Compliment Day!Quick!   When was the last time you received a compliment?  Remember how it made you feel?  Well today... March 1st is World Compliment Day. World Compliment Day began over 8 years ago as National Compliment Day in The Netherlands.  It was so successful, the creators decided to make it a World Compliment Day or “World Most Positive Day”. Don’t head for the credit card yet because World Compliment Day is not about buying flowers candy or jewelry (although any jewelry is always appreciated).
It’s more about taking the time and giving some thought … (30 comments)

celebrate the day: It's National Margarita Day! February 22... Celebrate the Day! - 02/22/12 03:57 AM
It’s National Margarita Day!  February 22....Celebrate the Day!What better way to celebrate the middle of the week than with a margarita!  Yes there is a National Margarita Day... I have no idea how this came about but if there can be a National Blueberry Pancake Day, then why not a day to celebrate one of best things to go with chips, salsa and Mexican food since Dos Equis!No one is quite sure who invented the margarita but it seems to have been concocted somewhere between 1938-1949.  Some take theirs with salt on the rim, which is how it has traditionally been … (22 comments)

celebrate the day: National Random Acts of Kindness Day-February 17- Let's Celebrate the Day Every Day! - 02/17/12 05:39 AM
National Random Acts of Kindness Day- February 17- Let’s Celebrate the Day Every Day!

Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day!  No, you can’t sleep in and it’s not a holiday as we know it but rather a day when we’re all encouraged and in fact challenged to do something nice for a friend or stranger for no reason other than just because.  
Do this for me....Take a moment to think about the last time someone did something for you that made you smile.  You know...those warm and fuzzy “Ah-gee” kind of smiles.
Maybe someone called you … (15 comments)

celebrate the day: National Pizza Pie Day is Today, February 9 ! Celebrate the Day! - 02/09/12 07:25 AM
National Pizza Pie Day is Today, February 9!! Celebrate the Day!It’s National Pizza Pie Day for there’s no excuse for not indulging yourself in one our country’s favorite dishes... Pizza.  
It doesn’t matter if you buy, make or have it delivered, we Americans eat approximately 46 acres of pizza a year. That’s about 5.75 pizzas a year.   I have no idea when I had my first pizza... however I have a feeling it was one my mother made from Chef Boyardee... you know the one in the box.   When I was growing up there were no pizza delivery places and … (17 comments)

celebrate the day: World Wetlands Day-February 2nd-Why It's Important You Care! - 02/02/12 09:45 AM
World Wetlands Day -February 2nd-Why It’s Important You  Care!Today, February 2nd is World Wetlands Day and has had that designation since 1971 when several countries came together in Ramsar, Iran and signed the Convention on Wetlands.  Thankfully these leaders had the foresight 41 years ago to realize the importance of our natural wetlands areas in the sustained health of our planet.   What are Wetlands?  Basically they’re ground areas that are saturated seasonally or year round with water.  The water can be fresh, salt or even brackish.  They’re not just large puddles of water that collect after a heavy rainfall, but … (12 comments)

celebrate the day: Celebrate the Day- It's National Blueberry Pancake Day- January 28th! - 01/28/12 06:46 AM
Celebrate the Day- It’s National Blueberry Pancake Day-January 28 January 28th is National Blueberry Pancake Day!  I have no idea of the what or why of this day but seriously... do you need one?I suspect that along with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, apple pie and ice cream.. Blueberry Pancakes rank high on the list of comfort foods.  And since today is Saturday what better way to start your weekend. Just so you won’t feel any guilt let me remind you :Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants! It’s a great way to get fruit into your children’s diet.We all know that breakfast … (22 comments)

celebrate the day: Happy Chinese New Year.... 2012 Year of the Dragon! - 01/20/12 06:13 AM
Happy Chinese New Year... 2012 Year of the Dragon!My husband just called to wish me Happy New Year.  Why this is so interesting to me is that he’s on his way out for a day of hiking and he’s not even Chinese and I who am Chinese (in case you couldn’t tell) and NOT a day hiker... had no clue.  The Year of the Dragon officially January 23rd, but want to give everyone a heads up. The Chinese New Year Celebration extends for about 2 weeks so there’s still time if you want to do some celebrating!  My memories of this … (22 comments)

celebrate the day: Celebrate the Day- Ya Got to Put Down the Duckie! - 01/13/12 06:35 AM
Celebrate the Day- Ya Got to Put Down the Duckie!No, I haven’t lost it....today, January 13 is National Rubber Duckie Day!  Seriously... who hasn’t owned, bathed with, raced or collected a rubber duckie!  Liz and Bill Spear, experts at localism posts, have written one on the Rubber Duck Race to  benefit the Freestore Foodbank.   There’s a site out there that will help you organize and choreograph your own rubber duck race.  There has always been a Rubber Duckie at various times in my life in some capacity.  I played with  them as a child; I’ve been given them as a joke … (15 comments)

celebrate the day: Celebrate the Day- It's National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day- January 3rd. - 01/03/12 06:45 AM
Celebrate the Day- It’s National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day- January 3!I know... we’re only 3 days into the New Year and I’m already tempting everyone with Chocolate and Cherries!  But it really is National Chocolate Covered Cherries Day!  So you won’t feel so guilty look at it this way....you’re combining a fruit...high in antioxidants, melatonin, good for arthritis, heart and brain health... with dark chocolate (my preference) which has proven health benefits for your heart and head.  I remember the boxes of Chocolate Covered Cherries when I was a kid.  They always looked so interesting until you bit into one, which … (24 comments)

celebrate the day: Celebrate the Day.... I'll Have a Little "Whine" with that "Thank You" Note Before We Celebrate! - 12/26/11 06:44 AM
Celebrate the Day... I’ll have a little “whine” with that “Thank You” before we Celebrate!It’s time again to Celebrate the Day!  If you’re all done with Christmas, there’s still some things to celebrate.December 26 is another one of those Frenzied Shopping Days.  However unlike Christmas Eve when I love being in a mall, you will not see me anywhere near one on this day.   This is when the real hard-core shoppers go out to try to catch the half-off sales.  Mix this together with the “Gift Returners” and the somewhat newer “Gift Card Recipients” and you have a lethal combination of … (19 comments)