March 18 is...

Oatmeal Cookie Day

Probably my least favorite of the cookie family.  Mostly because there's no chocolate involved.  Though I don't know that I've ever been disappointed in an oatmeal cookie.  Perhaps that's because my expectations are rather low where oatmeal cookies are concerned.  Anyway, today might be the day for me to kindle a fondness for this would-be treat.  We'll see how that goes...

I Can Crochet Day

And I can.  Maybe I will.  For the rest of you who can, there are people in need of scarves, hot pads, dish cloths, and yes, even doilies.  So use your talents to make the world a more...crochet-clad place.

Coming Attractions: Poultry Day, National Chocolate Carmel Day, Let's Laugh Day

 - Also, I learned that yesterday - March 17 - was not, in fact, St. Patrick's Day.  At least not this year.  Apparently due to the fact that Easter is early this year, yesterday was Palm Monday and the Catholic church has an aversion to overlapping "religious" holidays, and thus changed ol' Pat's Day to Saturday the 12th.  I regret that I missed that one.  But really?  St. Patrick's Day has always been on the 17th, and I don't know that I trust the judgement of an organization that decorates their churches with people's skulls.

March 17 is...

St. Patrick's Day

Bust out all your green, unless you're one of those annoying subtle people who tries to wear green underwear or a ring with a green stone in an attempt to deceive the rest of us.  Personally I'm all about just going for broke and wearing as much green as possible.  If I had green pants, I'd wear them.  How St. Patrick's Day came about is kind of interesting, but I'll leave it up to you to discover that for yourself.  So, green it up cause I'll be on the lookout and at the ready.

Submarine Day

Hmmmm...It think maybe I'll take a bath and pretend to be a Russian submarine spy, or perhaps an adventurous marine biologist.  For those of you who've lost your sense of imagination, here's some boring text disguised as interesting info.

Coming Attractions: Oatmeal cookie day, I can crochet day

March 16 is...

National Artichoke Hearts Day

I love artichoke hearts.  There's just no other way to say it.  I find them to be entirely delicious.  On pizza, in pasta, paired with spinach in a dip - they're delightful.  Go out there and get yourself some.  They really good for you too. 

Everything You Do is Right Day

Today it can't go wrong - even if it does go wrong, it's still right!  How awesome is that?  I'm going to attempt a difficult recipe today, and maybe be a little more adventurous in my wardrobe choices.  I think I can pull it off.  Nay - I know I can pull it off because everything I do is right today.

Tumbleweed Day

I don't find tumbleweeds all that fascinating.  Of course I grew up in an area replete with them.  In fact I took a bus trip once and during part of the journey the road was completely covered in them.  It looked like some other-worldly tumbleweed exodus.  But they have been slightly romanticized due to Western movies, and I always appreciate it when a person pretends to be a tumbleweed to add that certain rustic element to a given situation.  Go out there and find a tumbleweed.  Maybe get one stuck in the radiator vent on your car, and then name it and see how long it stays there...not that I've done that or anything...

Coming Attractions: St. Patrick's Day, Submarine Day, 

March 15 is...

Buzzard's Day

I say let them celebrate it however they want.

National Pears Helene Day

This might be the only way to eat a pear, once you've tasted it.  I think anything with "helene" in the title at least deserves a second glance.  Go ahead, cook up a batch and see what you think.

The Ides of March

Really it just means the middle of March, but thanks to a couple of famous ancient people, it's now taken on a different connotation.  I'd explain the whole thing here, but wikipedia has already done the work, so I'll let them take the credit.

Coming attractions: National artichoke hearts day, Everything you do is right day, Tumble weed day.

March 14 is...

National Potato Chip Day

I think potato chips are really at their best when combined with dip. But mostly the plain ones. My favorite flavored chips used to be sour cream and onion, however those were ousted by sour cream and cheddar. Mmmm... Though my favorite chips are Sunchips, which technically aren't potato chips. But I digress. Grab a bowl of chips and go to town.

Irish American Day

I'm really not a fan of compartmentalizing Americans by root nationalities. I think it promotes disunity. But in the spirit of the day, find your favorite redhead, give them a kiss, a high five, a pat on the back, inordinate amounts of cash, whatever.

Pi Day

As is 3.14. We've had enough of the other pie for a while, I think. Today you can certainly eat pie, just be sure you measure the circumference beforehand.

Coming Attractions: Buzzard's Day, National Pears Helene Day, Ides of March

March 3 is...

So, apparently I skipped a day.  It's been a crazy weekend.  Also, I will be out of town for the next week and a half, so today's post will simply be a list of what's coming up over the next 10 days.  Enjoy!

I Want You to be Happy Day

Focus a bit on others today.  Don't worry so much about your own level of contentment.  That will follow.  Ask, "Is there anything I can do to help?", "What can I do for you?", "Would you like to share my brownie?" etc. etc. etc.

National Anthem Day

I personally think that our national anthem is pretty much awesome.  Today might be a good day to brush up on the lyrics.  Also, do you even know the story behind the national anthem?  Well find out!  And it also might be a good day to learn about other national anthems.

National Cold Cuts Day

Go to a deli.  Get a sandwich.

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March 4 is...

National Pound Cake Day

Old Rock Day

March 5 is...

Personality Day (May I recommend the Color Code personality assessment, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)

Bridge Player's Day

March 6 is...

National Frozen Food Day

Brownie Pie Day (I have to say I'm extremely disappointed I'll be out of the country for this one.)

March 7 is...

National Crown Roast of Pork Day

National Cereal Day (Felicity, we'll have to celebrate when I get back)

Salt Water Day

March 8 is...

International Women's Day (go women!)

March 9 is...

Panic Day

National Crab meat Day

March 10 is...

National Blueberry Popover Day

Festival of Life in the Cracks Day (I'm afraid you're on your own for this one...)

March 11 is...

Johnny Appleseed Day

Oatmeal-nut Waffles Day

March 12 is...

Alfred Hitchcock Day

Girl Scout Day (I've got cookies coming.  Yay!)

March 13 is...

Jewel Day

Coconut Torte Day

March 1 is...

National Pig Day

Welcome to March! And what better way to start off the new month than celebrating swine? Visit a farm, eat some ham, and eat a lot. Pigs are fun...right?

Peanut Butter Lover's Day

Again - peanut butter is not my favorite, so today is not my day. It's a day for all you PB lovers out there. Go celebrate yourself and your abnormal obsession with the peanut paste.

National Fruit Compote Day

I don't really like the word "compote". I think it's too close to "compost." Nevertheless, someone felt it necessary to have a compote day. The only place I know to even get compote is IHOP. So, I guess if you're into that sort of thing, go get yourself some compote. Or make your own.

Coming Attractions: Old Stuff Day, National Banana Creme Pie Day