January is National Blood Donor Month. Volunteer blood donation is crucial to the thousands that receive blood each year. Both my mother and my sister have had to receive blood, and I am very thankful to the generous people who donated. I myself am a donor, and I hope that , if able, you are as well.
On January 11, 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Honolulu, Hawaii. Upon landing in Oakland , California, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean.
January is National Hot Tea Month. While I do drink tea, I am no expert in tea. There is a great deal to learn about tea – it’s history, its variety, and its uses.
On January 9, 1935, Bob Denver was born. He was a well loved actor best known for his role of Gilligan on Gilligan’s Island. Bob Denver passed away in 2005 and is greatly missed.
Today begins Universal Letter-Writing Week. People aren’t writing letters as much as they used to (except it seems cover letters, reference letters, and credit dispute letters). It is a real shame. The letters of the past tell great stories and mark them in time for future generations to stumble upon. Emails just won’t do that.
So take time this week and write a letter or two. Write to an old friend, distant family, or just to someone you think might need one.
We are in the middle of National Braille Week which runs from January 4-10, 2010.
Braille opens up another world to the blind. It is used in over 140 countries, and it has given immeasurable opportunities to people who are blind. Helen Keller was both blind and deaf, but learned to read braille.
Today is National Bird Day. According to Born Free USA, nearly 12 percent of the world’s 9,800 bird species may face extinction within the next century.
J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892. He was “father” of modern fantasy literature. With The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, he changed the world. He created high fantasy like no other.
Tolkien has inspired the works of MANY – writers, artists, filmographers, musicians.
Tinw describers herself as one who “loves the myth and magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth”. It is clear that is the truth.
Hey there. I am proud to present to you Squid Calendar, the blog that delivers you a lens or three every day on some topic that is of interest today – whether today is Christmas, Chinese New Year, or National Bubble Gum Day.
Every day I will post about something of interest today – as in on today’s date. It may be a national holiday or a local celebration – as long as it happens today.
