September 26th

JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY

Today is the day we celebrate the man, the legend--Johnny Appleseed.  He was a man that led an interesting and generous life.  Born John Chapman (September 26, 1774 - March 18, 1845) he was an American pioneer that introduced apple trees to much of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.  

As he traveled west he planted apple seeds along the way, and because of his love for nature and animals became a legend.  So celebrate today by snacking on a delicious apple!  

September 25th

NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY

Did you know that the television show "The Walking Dead" got its start as a comic book?  Batman.  Superman.  Archie.  They all have comic books focused on them too.  The first "real" comic book is believe to have appeared in the US in 1933, and was called Famous Funnies.  Despite the name, comic books are not always funny, as many tend to teeter on the darker, more serious side.  

Celebrate this day by reading the small comics in a daily newspaper or purchasing a comic book from your local bookstore.  You can even check one out at your favorite library!

September 24th

NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY

Whether you love the curiousness of a question mark or the gentle pause of a comma.  Maybe it's the excitement of the exclamation point that you adore, or the finality of a period.  Whatever type of punctuation you appreciate the most, celebrate those little symbols that compose novels, plays, movie scripts, street signs, and everything in between. 

September 23rd

BISEXUALITY AWARENESS DAY

Today is bisexuality awareness day.  According to statistics, approximately 9 million adults identify as bisexual.  Being bisexual is defined as having attraction to both men and women.  It was first celebrated in 1999 and is the "B" in the LGBTQ anagram. 

September 22nd

ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY

Do you love elephants in all of their large glory?  If so, today is a day for you, because today we celebrate the majestic creatures.  Elephants on average live 60-70 years and form close bonds within their family clusters.

Fun fact:  Baby elephants will often throw tantrums, tossing themselves on the ground or burying their heads in a watering hole.  

September 21st

WORLD ALZHEIMER'S DAY

Today is world Alzheimer's day.  Many people participate in raising money by doing walks.  There are more than 3 million cases of Alzheimer's in the United States every year.  

You can find out more by visiting the website http://www.alz.org/

September 20th

WIFE APPRECIATION DAY

Today is another one of those holidays designed to show appreciation to a loved one; and that special lady happens to be the wife!  Make sure you take a few moments today to give your wife a little extra thanks.