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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 21, 2021 9:01:56 GMT -5
"National Hug Day or National Hugging Day occurs on January 21st and is officially recognized by the United States Copyright Office, but is not a public holiday. The purpose of the day is to help everyone show more emotion in public. The only way to celebrate the day is by offering a hug to anyone and everyone you want. While National Hug Day and the Free Hugs Campaign share many similarities, there is not an association between the two. Whether you hug a family member or a stranger, the mental and physical health benefits are the same. From the day we are born, hugs or touch improve our sleep. Hugging, like cuddling, releases oxytocin. On its own, this hormone provides tremendous health benefits. Not only does it gives us feel-good hormones, but it reduces pain. Receiving a hug helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure, and lowers the risk of heart disease. It also eases anxiety."
My notes: Don't let ANYBODY tell you that you can NOT hug your loved ones. Humans need physical contact by literal touch without barriers. We are not robots. It helps them but it also helps you as well!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2021 13:50:57 GMT -5
National Hugging Day, I LOVE it!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 11:12:10 GMT -5
*Hugs* to you!
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Post by Bob on Jan 26, 2021 19:34:36 GMT -5
You would have thought Biden and Twitmer would have cancelled it. Not practicing social distancing! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 20:37:01 GMT -5
Very nice and thanks for sharing. Hugs to all!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 21, 2022 10:00:10 GMT -5
"On January 21st, Squirrel Appreciation Day recognizes a critter some consider a pest and others see as just fascinating. The creator, Christy Hargrove, is a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carolina and is affiliated with the Western North Carolina Nature Center. According to Christy, “Celebration of the event itself is up to the individual or group — anything from putting out extra food for the squirrels to learning something new about the species.” According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System of North America (ITIS), over 200 species exist in the world. Some of the oldest squirrels categorized on the list include the nocturnal arrow flying squirrel (validated in 1766) and the Black Giant (validated in 1778). Of all these species, they fall into three types.
Three Types of Squirrels Ground squirrels, such as the thirteen-lined ground squirrel, the rock squirrel, California ground squirrel, and many others blanket the prairies and deserts of North America. Often causing damage, they often earn the name of pest, and they are labeled rodents. Predators enjoy them as a tasty morsel, too. As a result, they work together to protect themselves. Their only protection is to flee!
Tree squirrels make their homes in the trees. However, they also find their nesting materials and food on the ground and above. Making their homes in cities and the countryside in nations all around the globe, these familiar backyard and park residents help themselves to your birdfeeders or snag your snack right from your hands if they have become practiced enough!
The third type of squirrel leaps farther than the others with flaps of skin between the legs. Flying squirrels glide greater distances giving the impression they can fly. When they jump from tree to tree or building to building, they spread their legs wide and float on the breeze escaping predators or perhaps other snarky tree squirrels with a nut to pick with them."
My notes: We had the flying squirrels at our last home. Loved watching them at night. Squirrels, while annoying, can be entertaining to watch & I like having them.
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Post by Bob on Jan 21, 2022 18:39:48 GMT -5
Damn squirrels lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 21, 2023 10:27:06 GMT -5
"International Sweatpants Day on January 21st celebrates one of the comfiest pieces of clothing ever invented. It’s a day to don your sweatpants and wear them all day long! (Unless of course your school or place of work has a dress code). In 1882 Émile Camuset founded the activewear company Le Coq Sportif in Entzheim, France. This company is credited with inventing sweatpants in the 1920s. The flexible and comfortable pants were designed primarily for athletes. Through the years, sweatpants have been called many things. Some of these include track pants, sweats, and jogging pants. Along with providing comfort, sweatpants were designed to keep athletes warm when they performed outdoors on chilly days. Despite the fact sweatpants were made for exercise, people wear them for the exact opposite reason – to relax!"
My notes: I like sweatpants. They are quite comfy. What about you?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 21, 2024 9:18:48 GMT -5
"Each year on January 21st, National Granola Bar Day recognizes the considerable nutrition and energy found in one wholesome granola bar. A basic granola bar includes whole grain (usually oats, though quinoa and barley can be used as well), fruit or nuts and honey, molasses, agave nectar, or syrup. The bar can also include butter or nut butter. Flavor and nutrition benefit from a variety of combinations."
My notes: Do you like granola bars? What about just eating granola loose or on cereal, yogurt, etc? We have a local organic place that makes bread & they also sell loose granola in a bag. It's quite good!
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Post by Steve on Jan 21, 2024 12:52:58 GMT -5
It's like eating cardboard to me.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 23, 2024 20:33:01 GMT -5
It's like eating cardboard to me. I can see that with some brands. Just like some cereals can be very fibrous.
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