Category Archives: Special Days

Happy National Onion Ring Day

Posted on June 22, 2025 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today is a day that is definitely worth celebrating and so I wish all of you a Happy National Onion Ring Day! I don’t remember exactly when I first fell in love with onion rings, though it was most assuredly … Continue reading →

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Happy “Brother’s Day” To The Bestest Brother!

Posted on May 24, 2025 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today is “Brother’s Day” so I’m taking this opportunity to wish a Happy “Brother’s Day” To The Bestest Brother! I’ve written about growing up with my brother here, and some of the fun times we had later in life here, … Continue reading →

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National Rescue Dog Day

Posted on May 20, 2025 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In 2018 “National Rescue Dog Day” was founded by National Day Calendar and Tails That Teach to recognize “all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life on National Rescue Dog Day.” A … Continue reading →

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What the Hubble Telescope Saw on My Birthday

Posted on April 1, 2025 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Here’s a fun little thing. NASA has put up a website that will show you what the Hubble Telescope saw on YOUR birthday (or really, any day/month you submit) and describe what it saw for you. Obviously, if your birthdate … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day 2025

Posted on March 14, 2025 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy Pi Day 2025. I wrote about it 7 years ago in this post, and (unsurprisingly) not much has changed about it since then.

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Miracle Monday

Posted on May 18, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy Miracle Monday! Do you know what Miracle Monday is? If you’re a fan of Superman you probably do. But if not, allow me to explain. To begin with, Miracle Monday is the title of a Superman novel written by … Continue reading →

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Long-Time Listener, First-Time Voter

Posted on March 13, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today marked an auspicious event in my oldest grandson’s life. This long-time listener and observer of world and American politics exercised the rights afforded him by turning 18 years of age back in June of last year and became a … Continue reading →

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Happy Leap Day and Happy Birthday Superman!

Posted on February 29, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Leap Day Today is that day that only rolls around every four years; Leap Day. In school we were taught that every year has 365 days…except Leap Year which occurs every four years on February 29th. The reason is that … Continue reading →

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National Pet Day 2018

Posted on April 11, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today is National Pet Day and tomorrow marks 7 years since we rescued Bella, so I thought I’d combine the two events into this one post. I’m reluctant to refer to Tigger or Bella as “pets” as they are more … Continue reading →

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Happy Panda Day!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Yes, there really is a Panda Day, celebrated on this day. However, I’d like to take this opportunity to say Happy Panda Day to MY Panda, my granddaughter Heather who has been my Panda for many years!

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