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07/26/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Saturday, July 26, 2025, where we are celebrating NATIONAL COFFEE MILKSHAKE DAY, NATIONAL BAGELFEST DAY, and NATIONAL AUNT AND UNCLE’S DAY?
HHhmmmnnn, I love Coffee Milkshakes, how about you? It just seems like another fantastic way to celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Do you have an Ice Cream Parlor or restaurant that makes an amazing Coffee Milkshake, or do you plan to make your own?
Before I enjoy National Coffee Milkshake Day, though, I might enjoy National Bagelfest Day first. If you are a Bagel Lover, surely you want to join this Fest/Feasting because this is truly your day!! You can begin with a Breakfast Bagel then before the day is over, maybe you will have enjoyed some Savory as well as some Dessert Bagels, too. Yes, let the Bagelfest begin!!
Now it is time to talk about some special relatives (who might also love Coffee Milkshakes and Bagels, hint, hint). Next to your mom, dad, brothers, and sisters, your aunts and uncles are truly some special people/relatives in your life. For this their day, National Aunt and Uncle’s Day, what can you do to show just how special they are to you?
For me, I am going to use this time to do a Special Shout-Out to my Uncle James Marcum (on my dad’s side), the only remaining uncle that I have. And guess what? Uncle James is ninety-eight!! In addition to his children and grandchildren, he is so important to all his nieces and nephews, and he still proves to be such an exemplary role model for us. He truly is the Monarch of our Family, and we love, cherish, and respect him dearly.
I trust that you have similar experiences/relationships with your aunts and uncles, too. If so, please find ways to celebrate them today.
Let the celebration begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
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07/25/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Friday, July 25, 2025, where today is NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY, NATIONAL CULINARIAN’S DAY, and NATIONAL THREADING THE NEEDLE DAY.
I was very intrigued with National Threading the Needle Day because I was drawing a blank. Further study explained that it means finding harmony between conflicting forces or interests. Ok, that sure has merit. Another source explained that it is navigating a difficult path. I could sure benefit more tutelage in this area. Yes, we might need to reexamine how we are navigating this PATH OF LIFE and work harder to find that precious HARMONY!!
Finding HARMONY!!!!
HHHHhhhmmmnnnn, could it be as simple as having a Hot Fudge Sundae today? How is that for a delicious idea on this National Hot Fudge Sundae Day? I know, I know, since today is also National Culinarian’s Day, could you make your own Hot Fudge Sauce? I know that there are a lot of recipes on the internet for Hot Fudge Sauce…. just saying.
Botton line, though, however you enjoy your Hot Fudge Sundae (you make your own or allow your favorite restaurant to do the honors) …. ENJOY! Besides, you might want to up your culinary skills today with a dish more complicated than HOT FUDGE SAUCE. HHHhhhmmmmnnn, any ideas what culinary masterpiece you would like to try today? If you give it a whirl, let us know how it turns out….and…….
Bon Appetit!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
’sDay

07/24/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Thursday, July 24, 2025, where today is NATIONAL COUSIN’S DAY and NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY.
On this National Cousin’s Day, I trust that you have many (at least a few) cousins that are remarkably close to you. I am truly blessed when it comes to cousins on both my dad and mom’s side. In fact, as I grow older, my love and respect for them seems to grow increasingly. The relationship is quite interesting, though, for we might go a month or more without talking, but the bond is as powerful as ever. A bond that transcends distance and time; it is called FAMILY!!
To honor this day, how about a text or a phone call to some cousins? I have an even better idea, but it might mean you just need to mark the calendar for next year. What about a gathering of COUSINS….as many that can make the date? To the event, bring plenty of pictures (from the past) and a storehouse of stories. Yes, mark your calendar for next year.
Now, for our next celebration, NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY, how do we celebrate it today ANYMORE than we do every day, right? Didn’t we really become a Drive-Thru World at the start of COVID? From banking to pharmacy needs and many other services provided, as well…. through the convenience of a Drive-Thru, we never have to leave the comforts (and safety) of our cars. Pretty cool, don’t you think?
So….SO how do we celebrate the day? Well, you could certainly start your day at your favorite Drive-Thru Coffee Spot. How about another favorite Breakfast Drive-Thru? Then, lunch and supper could be two more different Drive-Thru Choices with one of the meals demanding that it should be topped off by visiting your favorite Drive-Thru Ice Cream Shop, as well…. since this is also NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH.
However, whether you take in none/one or several Drive-Thru Experiences today, may this day be blessed with many productive and pleasant activities…. maybe with some cousins!! In fact, maybe the blessings can flow to others, as well.
Let the blessings begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
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07/23/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Wednesday, July 23, 2025, where today is GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY, SPRINKLE DAY, PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE DAY, and VANILLA ICE CREAM DAY.
So, Gorgeous Grandmas (that’s every granny), please allow us to celebrate with you today. Not just for your outward beauty but your inner beauty, as well. In fact, feel free to celebrate yourself throughout the day, too.
I know, I know, what about if a bunch of you Gorgeous Grandmas gather and throw your own party!! Maybe your own family will celebrate with you tonight, but something tells me that a party orchestrated by you ladies, just might have a different tone. You have not lived all these years without learning a few things about throwing a party!!
What will your entertainment be like? Oh, I see that it might be a secret! For the food, however, to keep with the celebratory feel, I do hope you consider some of the delicious opportunities that mixing peanut butter and chocolate can provide.
Or maybe the Vanilla Ice Cream and Sprinkles are calling your name. Plus, if you run low of the Vanilla Ice Cream, today would be the perfect time to try the Mason Jar Ice Cream. Have you seen it on Facebook or some other social media? You simply take a pint jar and put in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 ½ TBSP sugar, 1 ½ TSP vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. With the lid secure, shake for 5 minutes (Grannies, you still remember how to “Shake It”, right?), and freeze for 3 hours. How simple, right? I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but if it is as good as the Zip Lock Bag Ice Cream, it is going to be fine, fine, fine. Just like this day…. that I believe is going to be so fine!!! Simply because you, Gorgeous Grandmas, are going to make it so.
Also, for all of you that are still blessed to have your Gorgeous Grandma with you, will you work hard to contribute to the specialness of the day, too? Just think about all that your grandmother has done to make your world special, now is the time to reciprocate.
Make it a fun day…. a blessed day, sprinkled w/joy!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/22/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Tuesday, July 22, 2025, where today is NATIONAL BLT SANDWICH DAY, NATIONAL HAMMOCK DAY, and NATIONAL SPOONERISM DAY.
Ok, ok, I will tell you what spoonerism is. First, though, let me tell you that it is named after William Archibald Spooner who was born July 22, 1844. He was a man of strong intellect who studied at Oxford University.
Are you wondering if he created the spoon? No, he lectured for 60 years focusing on philosophy, history, and divinity. He was also an Anglican priest.
So, what is with spoonerism, right? Well, first, let me tell you more about Mr. Spooner. He, although very smart, had poor eyesight and was also very absent-minded. Basically, because of his intellect, his speech did not always keep up with his mind. Couple that with his poor eyesight, and he would often say things that came out wrong. His “slips of the tongue” became known as Spoonerisms. Perhaps, his most noted spoonerism was “It is kisstomary to cuss the bride.”
We think that was said during a wedding ceremony he was conducting. Funny, right? It also gives me hope, though. I often get tongue-twisted, too, don’t you? Does that simply mean that we are also so intellectual that our tongue (speech) cannot keep up with our great mind? Yes, that is my story, and I am sticking to it.
Are you also going to stick to honoring the second celebration, too? Do you think it would be fun celebrating National Hammock Day? Do you already have a hammock stationed in just the perfect setting at your home? If not, is today the day you rectify that situation?
I KNOW one thing; though, I will certainly celebrate the BLT today. In fact, with fresh tomatoes appearing on my plants every day now, I celebrate the BLT almost every day. Then I save the bacon grease to season my fresh green beans. Oh, yes, the timing is exactly right to celebrate the amazing BLT (breakfast, lunch, and supper)!
Let the frying begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/21/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate July 21, 2025, where today is NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY! Yes, please, sign me up for that, too!
When it comes to chips and other forms of Junk Food, I get excited! You see, some people say they have a “Sweet Tooth;” well, I must have a “Savory Tooth.” Chips, Cheetos, Chili Cheese Fritos, etc., etc., Crunch on! Crunch on!
Combine the chips with a Hot Dog (remember it is NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH) and a Five Star Restaurant with a Five Course Meal might not please my palette any better. How about you? Do you love a great hot dog, too? Besides, it has been labeled An-All American Food.
HHhhhmmnnn, some American Food Historians kind of smile at the All-American part. For some researchers feel that the American hot dog can be traced back to 1867 and a German immigrant, Charles Feltman. According to John-Bryan Hopkins in his book, FOODIMENTARY, Mr. Feltman started serving his Frankfurt sausages on long rolls to beachgoers from his pushcart at the Conley Island Boardwalk in New York City. He sold them as Coney Island Red Hots. Which led one of his workers to start another famous restaurant, Nathan’s Hot Dog Stand, which still stands today on the Boardwalk at Coney Island.
Even though Nathan’s Hot Dog Stand is still acclaimed as the World’s Most Famous Hotdog Stand, I have a restaurant near to me in Burnside, Kentucky that claims to have The World’s Best Hotdog. I am talking about Goodie Shack!! Where I not only love their hot dogs, but I also love their ice cream, especially their Chocolate Dip Tip. More Junk Food, please.
HHHhhhmmmnn a trip to the Boardwalk in New York City or a short run to Goodie Shack in Burnside, Kentucky. The decision has been made.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
Information for this blog came from Foodimentary and Wikipedia.

07/20/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Sunday, July 20, 2025, where today is a DAY OF WORSHIP for many. It is also NATIONAL MOON DAY, NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY, and NATIONAL LOLLIPOP DAY.
Let us start with a History Lesson. We celebrate National Moon Day today since this is the anniversary of a special spaceflight, Apollo 11, that Astronaut’s Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin made in 1969. Are you starting to have a memory synapse? You know the event on July 20,1969, that finds Neil Armstrong being the first person to step onto the moon’s surface. Remember his statement of “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Are you thinking that someday you might like to make a trip to the Moon?
It seems it will soon be a definite option, at least for rich folks. Who knows???
Some of us, however, might just need to reflect on the other celebrations for the day. Some of us live in the financial world where Ice Cream and Lollipops are just more doable. Within our budget, we can enjoy several flavors of ice cream and lollipops today. For certain lollipops, we might even choose a certain lollipop that has a chocolate center.
Yes, some of us will be desiring to REACH the Moon someday, and some of us will just be satisfied to REACH the chocolate center today. However, one of my main goals for today and this week is to reach young people for Christ. Yes, we covet your prayers as our VBS at New Salem (Frazer, Ky.) starts today at 6:00.
Thanks for your prayers!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
Information for this blog came from the National Day Calendar.

07/19/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Saturday, July 19, 2025, where today is NATIONAL RASPBERRY CAKE DAY and STICK OUT YOUR TONGUE DAY.
What is Stick Out Your Tongue Day? I am not sure…. since in many cultures it is a rude gesture unless you are at the doctor. Or…OR unless you live in Tibet where sticking out your tongue is seen as a polite gesture. Are the Tibetans onto something since the tongue allows us to experience so many great tastes? In fact, the tongue has 2,000-4,000 tastebuds (some even up to 8, 000). However, to celebrate the tongue today, rather than sticking this muscle out to people, we could just see how many of these wonderful tastebuds we can use today.
Is that not a good segue to discuss Raspberry Cake? Are you particularly fond of this red berry? In what fashion do you like to bring it to the table (raspberry tarts, raspberry cobbler, raspberry sorbet, raspberry cheesecake, raspberry jam, etc., etc.)? I know, I know, since this is National Ice Cream Month, why not Raspberry Ice Cream? (However, if you are too busy today to think of Raspberry Cake, some of my sources say that Raspberry Cake Day is not until Wednesday, July 31. So, celebrate whatever day works best for you.)
But, since I am still thinking of tastebuds, I am wondering if we could all identify different tastes in a blind tastebud test. Starting with ice cream (because I love ICE CREAM), you could even make a game out of it if you need to entertain little ones today. Do you think they can distinguish Lemon from Strawberry? Wow, a day to delight both your palette and your tastebuds today.
Yes, I hope that your TASTEBUDS (all 4,000 of them) get an opportunity to have a delicious July 19, 2025. But…. once again, though, my major focus today will be preparing for New Salem’s VBS that is July 20-25, from 6:00-8:30. Our theme is MAGNIFIED and looks to be a great opportunity to grow closer to God. The church, located on Old Hwy. 90 at Frazer, Kentucky, hopes to welcome many young people tomorrow night. Until then…. may we all enjoy July 19, 2025, to the fullest!!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/18/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Friday, July 18, 2025, which is NATIONAL CAVIAR DAY and NATIONAL SOUR CANDY DAY.
Oh sure, National Caviar Day, just what you have been waiting for enthusiastically, right? Yes, some pickled roe (eggs) from a large fish (often sturgeon) is ready to be celebrated today. With a very sophisticated palette AND hefty bank account, are you ready to enjoy it? However, for most of us, I am thinking that not too many of us will be celebrating the day with caviar.
Now for some of you, Sour Candy is affordable, good, and perhaps even YOUR FAVORITE. Thus, celebrate big time.
However, since this is National Ice Cream Month, I feel led to discuss this celebration more this AM!!!!
What is that ……your freezer is empty of this creamy confection? No problem! Today just might be the day to make your own. Never mind that you do not have an ice cream machine. If you have 1 cup of half-and-half (or whipping cream) 2 Tbsp. sugar, ½ tsp. vanilla, 3 cups ice, and 1/3 cup kosher salt (you can use regular salt) and one small and one larger zip lock bag, you are ready to make some fine ice cream.
In the smaller bag, put in your liquid, sugar, and vanilla. Press out the air and seal well. In the larger bag put your salt and ice. Now, place your smaller bag in the larger bag of ice and salt. Once the bag is closed tightly…. get ready to shake, shake, shake vigorously until the mixture turns to ice cream. It usually takes 7-10 minutes for the magic to occur. Not only is this ice cream delicious, but it is also an activity that little ones will enjoy, too.
On a personal note, though, I will not be making ice cream today for my church, New Salem Baptist, in Frazer, Kentucky, is busily preparing for their VBS for 2025. The date is July 20-25 from 6:00-8:30. As the folks at New Salem will be introducing young people to Christ, I ask that you pray for us, please, while you are enjoying your ice cream, sour candy, and/or caviar!
Let the praying and enjoying begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/17/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Thursday, July 17, 2025, where today is NATIONAL PEACH ICE CREAM DAY and WORLD EMOJI DAY.
As the WORLD celebrates the EMOJI today, when was the first time that you heard of this communication technique? Of course, it was not before late 1990s for that is when a Japanese artist named Shigetaka Kurita created the first emoji. The company that he worked for, NTT Docomo, was developing a new internet platform that allowed for a limited number of characters. Voila, Mr. Kurita produced the idea to replace words with pictures.
With the popularity of the emoji, is there any wonder that we now have a World Emoji Day. According to the National Day Calendar, we can thank Emojipedia (their word, not mine) Founder Jeremy Burge for creating this day. Mr. Burge started this day in 2014 so we can celebrate the many digital faces and images used by billions around the globe.
For example, if you are excited that today is National Peach Ice Cream Day, there are many emojis that will allow you to express your joy. I know I can get excited over Peach Ice Cream. In fact, the mention of Peach Ice Cream does not just get my taste buds excited, it also helps me take a very pleasant walk down memory lane. For I cannot discuss Peach Ice Cream without recalling all the stops that as a family we made to Durbin Farms Market in Clanton, Alabama, on our way to Gulf Shores each summer. Along with their Vegetable Stand, another calling card is their Ice Cream with Peach Ice Cream being their “piece de resistance” (their principal Ice Cream since they are in the heart of Peach Country). Peach Ice Cream is so refreshing; it is so summer!!
Yes, Peach Ice Cream! Let perfection begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
Information for this blog came from the National Day Calendar, Wikipedia, and the TPL Kids Website.

07/16/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Wednesday, July 16, 2025, which is NATIONAL CHERRY DAY, NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY, NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY, and NATIONAL PERSONAL CHEF’S DAY. Great timing…. Personal Chef’s Day ties in perfectly with July being National Culinary Arts Month.
Have you ever had your meal prepared (start to finish) by your own personal chef? If not, is it something you would like to consider? Trust me; it is quite a dining experience. This would certainly be a neat experience for those of you that feel as though you are everyone else’s personal chef. There are many of you that fit that bill, right? You most assuredly need/deserve your own personal chef experience.
Is there a little one in your mist that is showing some interest in being a chef, too? I know, I know…… after their cooking experience you just might have to help with the cleanup, but everyone must start somewhere. Besides, National Culinary Arts Month would be a perfect time (with the kids out of school) for you to help cultivate their cooking skills. Plus, to be real, it might be the only way that you will someday have your own personal chef.
So, if you are considering inviting that aspiring young chef into your kitchen today, would you also like to consider Corn Fritters since this is their day, too? I have never made Corn Fritters, so I would need some help, as well. Yes, I can up my culinary skills today by making corn fritters! How about you? Sounds like a great idea, don’t you think?
Then for dessert, of course something that features CHERRIES (cherry pie, cherry cobbler, cherry slushies, cherry bars, cherry cookies, Black Forest Cake, cherry cheesecake, cherry turnover, cherry ice cream, cherry salad, chocolate covered cherries, cherry jam, etc., etc.). Wow, CHERRIES play nice, don’t they? Yes, give your Personal Chef free reign to have at it!!!
Before dessert, however, and with a personal Chef or not, I think we can all celebrate National Hot Dog Day, which is always celebrated the third Wednesday of July. Ok, third Wednesday of July; we got this…. for most of us love a great Hot Dog!!
Bon Appetit!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/13/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Sunday, July 13, 2025, where today is NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY and NATIONAL BEANS ‘N’ FRANKS DAY. Most importantly, though, it is a Day of Worship for many.
French Fries and Beans ‘N’ Franks, how simple, yet so delicious. Some might even say too simple, but not me. However, if these two dishes do not fleck your culinary muscles enough, celebrate National Culinary Arts Month by upping these two dishes a little. However, for me, please leave my fries alone, other than salt and some ketchup.
That gets me to wondering how the French Fry was being served in France when in the late 18th Century, Diplomat Thomas Jefferson was offered this haute cuisine. Whatever manner they used to plate the dish for the diplomat, though, he liked them because he brought the idea back to the States. Aren’t you so glad that he did!!?
That is not all that this Presidential Foodie introduced and/or at least promoted in the US. You can truly learn more about his love for food in the book, CRÈME BRULEE by Thomas J. Craughwell. You will see that Thomas Jefferson also introduced his home country to Macaroni and Cheese, and that he helped promote Ice Cream consumption, as well. Now, he is not credited for introducing Ice Cream to the US, but he is credited for having promoted the first recipe for the treat. That is providential to know, too, since July is also National Ice Cream Month.
HHhhhmmmnnn, I believe Thomas Jefferson would like the month of July, don’t you? With fries and ice cream, I believe that he would feel right at home!! And thanks to President Jefferson, we can now enjoy these comfort foods in the comfort of our own homes (in the US). Bon Appetite, Sir, and thank you so much!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
Information for this blog came from the National Day Calendar, The Monticello Website, The All-Things Liberty Website, and Wikipedia.
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