King’s legacy is a relatable example of how steadfastness, authenticity, and humility can change the world. What we nowadays call emotional intelligence was one of King’s best qualities – advancing social justice without stooping to the level of white supremacy manifesting as sucker punches at deli counters, church bombings by so-called Christians, and other forms of domestic terrorism. Continue reading Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. turns 90
I ate my first hot pastrami sandwich in New York City. Honestly, I am unsure if I heard of pastrami at the very least ate any hitherto. Continue reading 2019 National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
Bubble baths are an act of mindfulness – focusing on a sole thought, acknowledging its existence. The warmth of the nearly too hot bath water. The sensation of the suds fizzing out of existence with each movement of my arms and legs. The loosening of tense lower back muscles. The cascading of relaxation over my body as I breathe with depth. Smiling because of it all. Continue reading 2019 National Bubble Bath Day
Spaghetti – one of my favorite childhood meals – was not pre-cooked by my grandmother. My mother made a sauce pan’s worth of spaghetti. To be sure, I am not referencing her grabbing the can opener, retrieving a container of Chef Boyardee and dumping the contents thereof into a waiting sauce pan. She considered Chef Boyardee an atrocity – foodstuffs packed into a can, laden with salt, and gag reflexive nastiness. Continue reading 2019 National Spaghetti Day
Each of the past four years brought about unique changes. May the year 2019 be what you make it. Continue reading Happy New Year – 2019
I will nuance this observance to air my dirty laundry of constantly interrupting others. I wish to expand one day’s observance into a lifetime practice. Continue reading No Interruptions Day
“My Best Friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read.” ~ Abraham Lincoln I pride myself in knowing the major observances – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, National Public Health Week, Pride Month and … Continue reading National Read a Book Day – 2018
Dog Companionship – A Brief History I am a dog lover. My spouse Larry is a dog lover. Even my mother – who once and probably still believes certain mangy mutts belong outside – loves our Zeke and Coco. During … Continue reading National Dog Day 2018