Happy Friday!

You made it!!  I don't know about you, but this has seemed like a really LONG week!  I have no idea why.  But - anyway, we have all survived, and it's all downhill from here!!  Well...sort of.  lol

May is the party month, right?  Well, even if you're sad to see April go, it's Cinco de Mayo next week, and that's awesome!!  (and if you're a Star Wars fan, it's also all that silliness...)

So - let's get through Friday first.  Lots of things to celebrate, think about and just enjoy.

International Dance Day - well, can't celebrate international dance day without some dancing!!  So, enjoy this favorite clip of mine.  I just love how they edited it, and the stories behind some of these...wow.  Get your dancing shoes on!  🙂

https://youtu.be/M1F0lBnsnkE

Old Movie Stars Dance to Uptown Funk My inspiration came from What's the Mashup? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmnSm_d2ll4) but I didn't manage 100! The idea was to do the same for movies fro... youtu.be

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National Hairball Awareness Day - I figure anyone who has a pet is aware of hairballs.  Why would you have an awareness day??  ugh.  😋😜 🐈🐱

Poem In Your Pocket Day -  this made me think of my mom.  She was a former educator, and she loved children's poetry.  She always had books for the grandchildren, taught us all to read and love Christopher Robin before he was popular, and kept all of Shel Silvertein's books out for everyone to read.  I always thought the titles of his books were fascinating.  Here is a poem for you today...

https://youtu.be/-104x-t85G4

Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out Provided to YouTube by Sony Music EntertainmentSarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out · Shel SilversteinWhere The Sidewalk Ends℗ 1984 Colu... youtu.be

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World Wish Day -  The world needs a wish today.  I think the majority would wish for peace in these troubled times.  I saw an article that McDonalds now has all this leftover food from shutting down their Russian locations...just give it to the Ukraines!!   Sorry, political moment...all done.  🙂

Zipper Day - ever think where you would be without the invention of the zipper??  I'm amazed when I think of all the things that have zippers in them, or that came about because of the zipper.  Think of plastic baggies!  Or a jacket... made me think of this clip...

https://youtu.be/eC6eHraeMes?t=110

People Without Children Have NO IDEA What It's Like! | Michael McIntyre When you have children you’ll never leave the house, go out for dinner, drive or sleep the same way ever again!Website: https://www.michaelmcintyre.co.uk/Fac... youtu.be

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National Shrimp Scampi Day - oh boy, one of my favorite things to eat!! If you love shrimp (which I do, in pretty much ANY form) this is a great day.  I'm trying to figure out how to get some since my daughter is on dinner tonight, and she doesn't like shrimp.  I keep wondering if she got switched at birth... lol

 

Whatever you end up doing today, hope it's a great one - and that you have a marvelous weekend!  :)

I'm back! Spring break was sooo short...

 Did you miss me?  I can't believe how longs it's been.  And sooo much has happened.  We went on a cruise to the Caribbean!  Finally!  Remember how we were going to go to Japan?  And then Covid hit.  So...we finally went as a family to the Caribbean, and it was awesome!!  The kids loved it and have agreed that cruising is the best way to vacay ever!!  lol

Just wanted to get in the few things worth mentioning...

Good Friday - my son gets this off at his work today...we're all jealous, lol.  But - it's that weekend where all sorts of things have collided this year, so enjoy!

Income Tax Day - except this year, it's Monday!  If you weren't aware, then hey, you have time!  🙂

 
Jackie Robinson Day - if you haven't watched the movie 42, you really should.  It's awesome, both in the story and the way it's told.  😉  Today's the day the man started his baseball career in the majors.

Passover - For everyone who's Jewish or likes to be in the know, today starts the Passover, and if you like lamb, nows a good time to eat it.  I just wish I knew someone local that sold it!!  All I can find at Sams Club is New Zealand lamb...  🙁

Take a Wild Guess Day - have a random question?  Need something random to bug someone with?  Well, today's the day!  Take a wild guess and see what happens.  🙂

That Sucks Day - according to this day's founder, today is usually the pits when it happens in history.  I'm not sure that's true, but whatever.  It's dedicated to all things that suck.  🤷‍♀️  I figured there were a few teachers that would like to celebrate... 

World Art Day - (DaVinci's Birthday)  I'ts DaVinci's bday!!  Awesome.  Be a good day to go to a museum or spend some time reviewing his art...  He was really amazing.

World Marbles Day- hey, it's a great day to play some marbles.  This would be a good time to show grandkids what marbles are all about.  Pull out that bag and show them what steelies are.  🙂  or...watch a movie with marbles.  lol

https://youtu.be/cpuG2VBbOlo

Marbles found - clip from Hook In this clip we see Peter restoring the lost marbles. youtu.be

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And last...it's National Spiral Ham Day - I've always wondered why ham was the meat served for Easter when we all know Jesus would never have eaten the meat.  Well...apparently it comes down to cost and availability.  Most people didn't have sheep, and animals were slautered early in the fall, so it was ready in spring when lambs weren't yet...so ham.  Oh well...it's good, especially spiral!!  So...enjoy a great ham sandwich or all the fixings.

Have a great weekend and a wonderful Easter!!