Make Every Day the Day

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Last week I missed National Wildlife Day and Grandparent’s Day. Who knew these “days” even existed?!

A quick search of such things turns up Stepparent’s Day and National Beer Day, in addition to the better known Groundhog Day and President’s Day.  I don’t celebrate any of these, or birthdays, because the truth is I can’t remember the birthday of anyone to whom I did not give birth. 

Does this make me a bad person? A bad friend? A bad daughter? I hope I make up for this shortcoming in a dozen other ways that compensate for my cluelessness.

As for all the other days, like Christmas, Valentine’s and Labor Day, they’re pretty hard to forget (or ignore) and I recognize them in relation to the people who mean the most to me.

How did I know it was National Wildlife Day? I can’t remember. But I shared it with my son who likes to watch Crocodile Hunter re-runs in the morning over a bowl of Cocoa Puffs. Turns out, that day was created in honor of the incomparable Steve Irwin, after his terrible death in 2006. 

According to the day’s website, National Wildlife Day is intended to bring awareness to shrinking wildlife populations and acknowledge wildlife sanctuaries and organizations working to preserve species and educate the public—especially our children, the future caretakers and conservationists of wildlife.  What a fantastic tribute to a man who, like Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall, opened our eyes and showed us wonders that only existed in our wildest imaginations!

As for other days, did you know there is a National Learn about Butterflies Day? It’s March 14; a day that is also National Potato Chip Day, National Pi Day, and National Children’s Craft Day.  Now, potato chips and pi get some play!

I wonder what it will take for butterflies to catch on in the same way?

 
 

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