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- September 14, 2026
- National Live Creative Day 2026
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Today is National Live Creative Day.
Creativity is the ability to use imagination to create formerly nonexistent ideas, objects, or solutions to problems. It's causality is breaking free from old rules to make something new and useful. The creative mind is more than just an outlet, it is a source.
It is observed annually under the auspices of Creative Promotional Products each September 14 to encourage people to unleash their imagination and bring creativity into their daily lives.
A creative life means making space for your inner voice, embracing everyday curiosity, and actively building meaning instead of waiting to find it.
Start small. Paint a cheap canvas, make a collage or something else trivial. Write a single line in a journal. Change routines. Take a different route to work or rearrange your living room. Protect your time. Set aside specific days for tasks and schedule downtime to recharge. Accept your limitations.
Let boundaries guide your problem-solving and focus. Maintain a kind perspective. Ground your choices in empathy and self-compassion.
The thrust of the day is reminding people that you do not need to be a professional artist to live a creative life. Small moments of imagination make a big difference.
Pick up an old craft, instrument, or sketchbook that once inspired you. Try Something New such as painting, cooking, writing a poem, or gardening. Share Your Work online or otherwise. Post photos or videos of your creative process if that can contribute to your process.
Share the wealth by teachinging others your favorite skill or craft.
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- September 13, 2026
- Day of the Programmer 2026
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So today we have the Day of the Programmer.
Celebrated on the 256th (2⁸) day of the year because it represents the values in an 8-bit byte as well as the highest power of two under 365.
In my day I have received thanks and accolades as a software developer, technical team member, Technical team lead, Subject Matter Expert, IT Manager, sharer of code snippets on the fly —and can be directly attributed to the success of various technical staff thoughout the country.
The day is nice but I no longer view any of the technical stuff about me as particularly pertinent anymore.
After all my days of Lisp and Prolog are long over and the pursuit of others for AI skills simply is beyond my scope these days. It is surprising just how many lack a casual understanding of the interconnections between markup, code, and relevant infrastructure in the big woke cistern we observe in the workplace.
I'm glad I no longer require participation in this feeble mess so just let me fritter on out and be done with it all !
Happy Day of the Programmer to you still out there wanting the fame, fortune and glamour.
I'm retired.
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- September 12, 2026
- First Working IC demonstrated by Jack Kilby in 1958
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In 1958 one Jack St Clair Kilby (1923–2005) was an American electrical engineer who invented the first integrated circuit or microchip, while working at Texas Instruments.
In 1958 I was every bit of 3 years old.
An integrated circuit (IC), or microchip, is a tiny silicon wafer holding thousands to billions of miniaturized electronic components like transistors, resistors, and capacitors.
It utilizes minituration to pack complex circuitry onto a single semiconductor piece.
They are interconnected by microscopic metal pathways to link components without individual wires.
Doped silicon regions are utilized to switch or amplify signals.
Main Types:1. Digital ICs: Process binary signals (0s and 1s) for computers and logic. 2. Analog ICs: Handle continuous voltage signals for audio and sensors. 3. Mixed-Signal ICs: Combine both analog and digital functions on one chip. 4. Memory ICs: Store temporary or permanent data like RAM and ROM.
Common Uses1. Computers and phones 2. Act as CPUs, GPUs, and memory units. 3. Appliances within control smart washing machines and microwaves. 4. Automobiles to nanage engine sensors and safety systems.
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- September 11, 2026
- Remembering the September 11 attacks
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The September 11 attacks were a series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks committed in 2001 by 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda against targets in the United States, the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil in US history.
I was teaching Unix at the local technical college and remember the extensive hubbub and various reactions of the students, particularly the foreign ones with brown skin.
The attacks against New York City and Washington, DC caused extensive death and destruction and triggered an enormous US effort to combat terrorism.
There was an old Jewish broad yelling that "they're animals" regarding those perpetrators from al-Qaeda. The Pakistani national in my Unix class feared further discrimination at the airports which at that time were pretty much a protracted affair for most foreigners.
Some 2,750 people were killed in New York, 184 at the Pentagon, and 40 in Pennsylvania when one of the hijacked planes crashed into the ground after the passengers attempted to retake it.
All 19 terrorists died. The Police and fire departments in New York were especially hard-hit: hundreds rushed to the scene of the attacks, and more than 400 police officers and firefighters were killed.
It's a sad notion that a group can mark you for extermination then execute their plan to take you out.
Rest in peace.
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- September 10, 2026
- National Swap Ideas Day 2026
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Today is National Swap Ideas Day.
It is observed annually each September 10th.
It is an unofficial holiday in celebration of teamwork and the collaborative spirit.
It encourages people to share a creative or helpful thought and trade it for someone else's perspective.
The core belief is that knowledge grows best when shared.
I hope there is room for collaboration in your life.
I used to have lots of it but far less of it exists within me anymore.
I'm mostly a loner on the academic front these days.
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- September 9, 2026
- National Teddy Bear Day 2026
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Over the years I have acquired a few teddy bears all given to me by my beloved mother. I remember my first to be this pink monstrosity with a big ribbon which sat upon my bed until that time I could no longer locate it.
I won a couple at the SC State Fair. Nothing to write home about but they were interesting sitting on a large red neck grump looking character's bedding when friends would visit.
The animal toy known as a "teddy bear" is a stuffed toy bear made of soft fabric and filled with cotton, synthetic fibers, or beans.
The name orignates with the 26th U.S. President, Theodore Roosevelt, who refused to shoot a tethered black bear on a 1902 hunting trip in Mississippi because he felt it to be an unsportsman like activity.
Brooklyn shop owner Morris Michtom and German toy maker Richard Steiff were inspired by the story to create the first plush toy bears in 1902–1903.
The bear are known as "Classic" and "Traditional" and are small, jointed mohair bears made by historic brands like Steiff Online-Shop.
Many are fully customizable and interactive plush toys built and dressed at outlets like Build-A-Bear Workshop.
I have never really been a fan of those oversized plush animals, such as the 4-foot versions from the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. However I did come to own a few due to my antics at the fair.
All in all a Teddy Bear is more a feminine construct in my mind. However I do not begrudge anyone from having their own.
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- September 8, 2026
- Star Trek Day 2026
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In the 1960s I was a Star Trek fan. I called myself a "trekker" and have been called "trekie" and other things over the years.
Today is is Star Trek Day because it marks the date in 1966 when the original television series first aired in the United States.
I recall the annoyance of a lot of people I was stationed with in the Navy at Great Lakes, Illinois who were pretty fed up with Star Trek The Original Series.
At that time I failed to understand their chagrin but over time it became clear.
Since that first episode entitled "The Man Trap," was broadcast on NBC on September 8, 1966 some 60 years agon — it was a go to scifi drop for me personally for a long time, but did eventually grow old in my mind. So this is a day for fan recognition, but I seek no such coddling. Since my dear Mr Data was brought back to me in Star Trek Picard I cannot want for anything more from the franchise.
Happy Star Trek Day to you and live long, and prosper.
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- September 7, 2026
- Labor Day 2026
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In the late 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, many Americans worked 12 hour days in unsafe conditions just to survive.
Today is Labor Day.
After extended labor unrest and strikes such as the Pullman Strike, President Grover Cleveland signed legislation making Labor Day a legal national holiday in 1894.
The day is meant to recognize the hard work and dedication resulting in vital contributions working people have made to the strength and prosperity of the United States.
It commemorates the 8 hour work day, having weekends off, safer working conditions, and paid leave.
Today Labor Day is celebrated with parades, barbecues, and various community events.
The long weekend also serves as an unofficial marker for the end of summer.
It also implies the start of the school year in some jurisdictions.
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- September 6, 2026
- Piggly Wiggly Founded in 1916
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I was once a steady customer of Piggly Wiggly. Then they thrust their rude Irmo location on me and it was over. I even declined a birthday celebration in my honor when I was teaching college and the foods and drinks came from there.
My grandmother Sallie loved the place. She would want to go to the location on Augusta Road called "Lown Town" run by two area brothers who were twins.
Suffice it to say that she was taken there whenever she wanted.
Piggly Wiggly — which is an LLC — is an American supermarket chain operating in the American South and elsewhere.
Their first store opened in 1916 in Memphis, Tennessee, and is notable as the first true-service grocery store, and the originator of various familiar supermarket features, such as checkout stands and individual item price marking.
The company is presently headed out of Keene, New Hampshire but there are no active stores there.
There were some 503 independently owned Piggly Wiggly stores operated in 18 states as of 2024, primarily in smaller cities and towns. The few I know of are not places I could ever frequent.
It would appear that I am no longer the fan I was prior to the Irmo, South Carolina rude ass Piggly Wiggly encounter of my old college teaching days.
Boo.
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- September 5, 2026
- National Be Late for Something Day 2026
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One of those things the Navy pounded into me was a disdain for being late ... for anything.
Something about arriving after commencement of anything important makes my skin crawl to this day.
I'd much prefer being an hour early than a minute late and this is how I live my life.
You can like it. You can hate it. However, it's simply the way I am.
National Be Late for Something Day is celebrated under the auspices of the Procrastinators Club of America each September 5 since 1956.
It's a chance to embrace a more relaxed pace in that knock down drag out called life and work in particular.
I would never encourage you to do this on any day, Be Late For Something Day or otherwise.
It's simply not me.
Be Late For Something Day is also known as National Be Late For Something Day in the United States.
Rigid schedules aside, I remain flexible on all other states of being.
Being late is said to:
Reduce stress with breaks from time pressure Encourage mindfulness and an ability to live in the moment Promote self compassion and acceptance of imperfection Strengthen social bonds through shared enjoyment and laughter Challenge societal obsessions with productivity.
I challenge anyone to score on me for this aspect of my existence. Call me"Productivity Incarnate".
Whether or not this is true I cannot say, only that I know who I am and that who is me attempts to NEVER be late.
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- September 4, 2026
- National Spice Blend Day 2026
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A spice mix is a blend of ground herbs and spices used to add deep flavor to food quickly.
Common Types of Spice Blends include:
Italian Seasoning A mix of oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary, great in pasta and pizza. Taco Seasoning A blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika for Mexican items. Garam Masala A warm, aromatic Indian blend containing cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Cajun Spice A bold mix of paprika, cayenne, garlic, and pepper for meats and seafood. They are available under a number of brands marketed locally.
I cultivated an interest in spicy foods with age. Early on I was more of a milder eater. Now you can't burn me away from the table. I will not eat canned soup without doctoring it up with what I felt were the requisite spice blends because I initially grew bored with the off the shelf varieties because I felt they were lacking adequate flavor.
It took a few years to remember which combinations I preferred where until I thought they reached that taste they "should" have. Now my spice rack is bountiful and I enjoy my various canned meals much more.
Today is National Spice Blend Day.
It is celebrated annually on September 4th.
It was created in 2021 by Angel Gregorio, owner of The SpiceSuite, to mark the joint's 6th anniversary.
The day is about that rich culture, history, and global creativity behind combining herbs and spices. It highlights how unique mixtures may transform everyday cooking.
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- September 3, 2026
- National Skyscraper Day 2026
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National Skyscraper Day is celebrated every year on September 3rd to honor the engineering and architectural achievements found in the tallest buildings.
It is held each September 3 which is the birth date on one Louis Sullivan, who is touted the as father of modern skyscrapers.
Louis Sullivan was born on September 3, 1856. His "form follows function" admonition a tenet early on in the development of skyscrapers.
This day celebrates their skeletal steel frame and safety elevators, those two inventions that made vertical growth possible.
You may use the day to explore how engineers handle tuned mass dampers for wind resistance, weight distribution, and green design.
Of course green design is a falsification and merely stupid leftist drivel which means absolutely nothing in the big scheme of things.
So keep your green new deal mess buried up your uninformed democrat ass.
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- September 2, 2026
- National Blueberry Popsicle Day 2026
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Back in my popsicle heyday ...
Say 1960 or so — I was a fan of the blueberry popsicle.
Over the years I have continued to enjoy these frozen treats on occasion and seek them intermittently during the warm months.
Today is National Blueberry Popsicle Day.
It is observed annually on September 2.
It offers a refreshing way to cool off near the end of summer and also kicks off National Blueberry Popsicle Month.
I remember great cold boxes of the things I would consume over a brief period of time.
Back in those days the brand was "popsicle" and I was known to hand a few of them out on occasion.
One of those aspects of my past I miss.
Sometimes we never fully shake the kid in us regardless of how ancient we become !
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- September 1, 2026
- Meteorological Fall 2026
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We are now in the season called Meteorological Fall. It begins on September 1st and remains through September, October, and November. Meteorologists split seasons into clean, three-month blocks based on the annual temperature cycle to compare climate data easily.
Astronomical fall is based on the Earth's tilt and the September Equinox, which arrives later in the month on September 22.
Meteorological autumn is significant because it provides a fixed, consistent three-month block—from September 1 to November 30—that allows scientists and climatologists to accurately compare weather records from year to year.
Meterological Fall always starts on September 1 and ends on November 30 — unlike astronomical fall which shifts based on the equinox. It is a source for clean weather data.
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