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- June 14, 2026
- Flag Day 2026
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I have always been one to watch how the National Ensign is comported during times of remembrance and ceremony. I have been known to open my mouth unto establishment at the drop of a hat when I feel there has been breach of protocol. I was once told I was too concerned with these matters and so I dropped them.
Today is Flag Day.
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the first Flag Resolution, stating that the flag of the United States would have 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue field.
President Woodrow Wilson first established June 14 as Flag Day in 1916, and it was signed into law as a national observance by President Harry Truman in 1949.
The day is a time to reflect on American history, the journey of the country, and the symbology of the flag's colors (red relating to valor and zeal, white representing purity and innocence, and blue standing for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Yeah, sometimes I get too grabby, especially in matters of patriotism.
God Bless America.
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- June 13, 2026
- Kat Dennings Birthday 2026
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Yeah, some of my favorite eye candy is having a birthday. Though I must admit to liking her better when she was single.
Katherine Victoria Litwack aka the charming and beautiful Kat Dennings is one of our American Actress tidbits known for roles as Max Black in 2 Broke Girls from 2011 to 2017 as well as Darcy Lewis in several of the the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films and television franchises beginning with Thor.
Yes to gaze upon her is to love her and she is the big 4-0h! today.
Ah, the memories ...
She made her debut in 2000 and since then Ms Dennings has appeared in films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2005, Big Momma's House 2 in 2006, Charlie Bartlett in 2007, The House Bunny and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist in 2008, Shorts in 2009, Defendor in 2009, and Suburban Gothic in 2014.
While some of my friends can "take her or leave her" I still enjoy watching episodes of 2 Broke Girls to this day.
Happy Birthday to you !
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- June 12, 2026
- World Day Against Child Labor 2026
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When I was a kid I would be coerced by the white trash neighbor down the street to come help with harvests of various types.
The notion of fair pay wasn't even in the picture.
He went out of his way to gyp me at every turn.
His daughter (who was my aunt by marriage was even worse).
So today is World Day Against Child Labor.
It is an international observance established to raise awareness and take action against the exploitation of child labor worldwide.
Nobody ever cared about those abuses I incurred because my mother thought the neighbor had a real "j-o-b" and really pushed me to go get ripped off by this idiot getover farmer.
He didn't.
And fuck the UN, too.
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- June 11, 2026
- National German Chocolate Cake Day 2026
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Since earliest childhood my most requested birthday cake is of the German Chocolate variety. As long as I can remember it has been my favorite cake and I really didn't mind forgoing the candles and such because it was such a taste treat in and of itself.
German chocolate cake is an American invention of layered chocolate cake that features a lighter, milder chocolate flavor and is traditionally filled and topped with a rich caramel, coconut, and pecan custard.
The cake is named after an English-American chocolate maker named Samuel German. In 1852, he created a sweet, mild dark baking bar called "Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate" for the Walter Baker & Company. The modern dessert was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1957, when a homemaker named Mrs. George Clay submitted a recipe to The Dallas Morning News titled "German's Chocolate Cake," which utilized Samuel German's baking chocolate. Over time, the possessive "s" in "German's" was dropped, leading generations to mistakenly believe the cake originated in Germany.
Unlike rich, dark devil's food or traditional cocoa cakes, the sponge is typically lighter and flavored with sweet baking chocolate. What truly defines German chocolate cake is its signature icing — a cooked custard of egg yolks, evaporated milk, and butter mixed with toasted pecans and shredded coconut. This gooey frosting is placed between the layers and generously piled on top, while the sides are often left unfrosted.
I do love it so !
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- June 10, 2026
- National Iced Tea Day 2026
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When I was a child meals were always served with two beverages.
Lemonade
Iced Tea
It was at this point that I began cultivating what would become a life long attraction to iced tea both with my meals and as a refreshing drinking between meals.
I have been known to keep pitchers of iced tea ready to go in my fridge for those moments when I need a refreshing pick me up to shake off the various frustrations accumulated during the day.
National Iced Tea Day is one of those "unofficial" holidays celebrated annually on June 10th in honor of one of the world's most refreshing beverages to ever make it's way to a dinner table.
It first became popular at the 1904 St Louis World's Fair which is in June — the time of National Iced Tea Month.
I hope you can enjoy a swig every now and then like I do.
I like it sweet, unsweet, and brewed with various flavorings like fruit and mint.
Happy National Iced Tea Day to you !
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- June 9, 2026
- Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes in 1973
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I haven't been very big on the ponies in my lifetime. Closest I could was in California where my office manager would speak of "going to see the ponies" but I was never a horse racing buff or anything of a similar vein.
When I was in high school ...
Actually 9 days out of high school Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown. Oh yes, there was a hubbub among my familiars the likes of which I had never seen before.
Shucks. Some of my friends even exhibited anger towards me for my failure to exercise the requisite reverence when speaking of the animal and it's meaning to horse people and society in general.
The stallion named Big Red was born March 30, 1970 and died by euthanasia due to a debilitating hoof condition on October 4, 1989.
His performance gained him listings in the annals of racehorse history second only to Man o' War.
It's a shame for such a magnificent winning animal to succumb to a hoof problem in his passing.
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- June 8, 2026
- National Best Friends Day 2026
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I used to have a few "friends" and of those a couple or so I viewed as "best" friends.
Far be it from me to reject the friendship of another as I wiled away my social time in the presence of these clods until I heard a few sound recordings of some of them speaking harshly of me.
They were then surprised to find I no longer sought them out as company and were loud and persistent in their inquiries as to why.
I never revealed my issues. I stopped telling all I know as a function of adulthood. I prefer it as well.
So today we have National Best Friends Day.
It is an annual, unofficial holiday celebrated each June 8. It is a dedicated time to honor the closest friendships in your life, whether those are childhood bonds or newly made connections.
The origins of this day are in 1935 when the US Congress proposed a dedicated day to honor close friends. It's a little too oushie gooshie for my tastes thank you. June 8 was specifically chosen because the early summer weather in most parts of the country makes it ideal for outdoor celebrations.
So if you have true friends and among those ones you consider "best" today is your day. I have such relationships and I am headed to fetch a bottle of single malt scotch whiskey for the absolute best of my friends !
Happy National Best Friends Day
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- June 7, 2026
- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day 2026
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Since the Italians froze hot chocolate in 1692, chocolate ice cream has been a contender as favorite ice cream flavor among the people.
Today we observe National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
We don't know who started it but are happy to mark the day for a taste of chocolate heaven.
I for one will choose chocolate ice cream over all other flavors.
I think it comes along with that chocoholism I have in general.
Happy National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
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- June 6, 2026
- National Trails Day 2026
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I was once the prolific hiker. Up and down the river walk back and forth stopping to speak with the horse mounted city police and upon their horses which I encountered.
I was in great shape and felt very good.
Today is National Trails Day.
It is held under the auspices of the US Forest Service on the the first Saturday in June and is "fee free" day across the land.
The day was established by the American Hiking Society in 1993. It encourages us to explore outdoor spaces, participate in volunteer stewardship projects, and advocate for equitable trail access.
It's a lovely day to engage in a 50 some odd mile walk so get moving !
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- June 5, 2026
- World Environment Day 2026
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Every time I turn around there is another surreptitious United Nations holiday aimed at fostering their world domination and the advent of Agenda 2030.
I want the entire false notion of sustainability erased from those idiotic notions the populace wish to carry around the face of the Earth.
Today is World Environment Day another one of those days the United Nations uses to try and assume control of the world.
Boo United Nations.
Get the United States OUT of the United Nations.
Get the United Nations OUT of the United States.
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- June 4, 2026
- National Cognac Day 2026
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Today we observe partaking of and savoring the classic spirit Cognac.
Cognac is a premium variety of brandy that is exclusively produced in the Cognac region of southwestern France. Protected by strict French law, true Cognac must be made from specific white grapes (primarily Ugni Blanc), double-distilled in copper pot stills, and aged in French oak barrels for at least two years.
While all Cognac is brandy, not all brandy is Cognac. Brandy is a broad term for any spirit distilled from fermented fruit juice (such as apples, pears, or cherries) and can be made anywhere in the world. Cognac is restricted to grapes grown in the legally defined Cognac region of France.
While there are no official age numbers on a standard Cognac label, the industry uses specific designations based on the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend.
V.S. (Very Special) / Three Star - Aged for a minimum of 2 years
V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale) / Reserve: Aged for a minimum of 4 years
XO (Extra Old) / Napoleon - Aged for a minimum of 10 years
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- June 3, 2026
- Hating on World Bicycle Day 2026
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I've been eyeing various bicycles lately as an outlet and for exercise.
Today is World Bicycle Day.
They are contributory to the health by providing exercise and the environment because they don't require fuel and therefore are void of pollution in and of themselves. The day supposedly highlights the health and environmental benefits of cycling.
The day is "recognized" by the United Nations who simply want to use it to make you their minions. Too bad they're out to become your defacto rulers and kill you if you get in the way.
June 3 is globally celebrated as World Bicycle Day, which shouldn't be a United Nations recognized observance at all.
Live Long and prosper.
Death to the third world United Nations seeking to take everything and everybody over. The democratic leadership are part and parcel to Agenda 2030 and as such are complicit in the criminal activity which is The United Nations.
Get the US out of the UN.
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- June 2, 2026
- National Leave the Office Early Day 2026
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Early in my career I was keen on getting off early. Getting paid and being off was that state of being I naturally pursued.
I'm happy to say well before the middle of my career I began to seek somewhere to go. Some place to be. I found myself wanting to be useful more so than being off.
Today is National Leave the Office Early Day. It is an unofficial holiday celebrated each June 2 under the auspices of productivity expert Laura Stack.
The day encourages professionals to manage their efficiency better, beat peak traffic, and take some well-deserved time off to prevent burnout.
Younger folks will find this far more appealing than older workaholics such as myself.
This is an unofficial observance so you are not automatically authorized home early. If you want to take part without getting into trouble with your boss ensure that the proper arrangements have been made aforehand.
Obtain permission. Make sure your manager know in advance that you plan to celebrate and offer to make up any missed hours.
Use it as an excuse to eliminate inefficient workflows so you can pack up on time without leaving tasks unfinished Plan a getaway and utilize the extra afternoon hours to run errands, hit happy hour, or enjoy outdoor activities so you can return the next day refreshed.
It's okay to leave the office early as long as it's approved by those who run the office.
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- June 1, 2026
- National Say Something Nice Day 2026
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National Say Something Nice Day is each June First.
It is dedicated to counteracting negativity and promoting civility through genuine, uplifting compliments.
The day began in 2006 under the auspices of Mayor Keith Summey of North Charleston, South Carolina.
It began to recognize the communication efforts and book Say Something Nice: Be a Lifter at Work by one Dr Mitch Carnell.
The day was backed by groups like the South Baptist Convention and the Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery
To mark the day make someone's morning by noting something positive about them.
Gee, for a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Send a heartfelt email, text, or letter to a friend or coworker showing appreciation for their hard work.
Share kind words or compliments on your social media channels to start a chain reaction of niceness
Various studies on positive communication show that genuinely praising and thanking others helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while boosting the emotional wellness of both the giver and the receiver.
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