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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 4, 2021 9:32:27 GMT -5
"National Grammar Day is observed across the United States each year on March 4th. The observance encourages the use of correct grammar in both verbal and written language. According to the Global Language Monitor, the estimated number of words in the English language is 1,025,109. There is some controversy over that figure, but it’s safe to say it is over a million. Language is something to celebrate. Some people might suggest that grammar is a set of rules for language, but it is a system for understanding language. Understanding the system and the structure helps us to understand each other better and can help us to learn new languages."
My notes: That's a lot of words! Some are redundant. We have a lot of words for the same meaning! Who has good grammar? I do up to a point. i.e. I always forget when to say who/ whom lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 4, 2022 9:25:54 GMT -5
"As the only day on the calendar that is mnemonically a military command, March 4th recognizes National Hug a G.I. Day. Gather around your servicemen and women to give them a hug. It’s simply a way to show your support. With either a pat on the back or a hearty handshake, be sure to give both past and present G.I.s your appreciation. While G.I.s refer to Army personnel, the day encompasses all those who have served in the military. So, hug those Jarheads, Wingnuts, Squids, and Coasties, too! Today the term G.I. is fairly commonly known to refer to those serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. How that came to be is a little less military protocol and more the American story. It seems at the turn of the 20th century, G.I. was a notation used in supply records for galvanized iron. It was later used during World War I for German artillery shells made from galvanized iron. Sometime during the war, soldiers started interpreting the initials as “Government Issue” or “General Issue”. By the time World War II came around it was starting to gain meaning as the generic enlisted man. Not surprisingly, sarcastic usage among many servicemen was common, feeling they were just like any other Government Issued supply being mass-produced for Uncle Sam. About that time G.I. Joe was born. His creator, comic strip artist, and former Army Sergeant David Breger, issued his first G.I. Joe cartoon series in Yank magazine on June 17, 1942. The term G.I. became more permanently etched in the American language when in 1944 President Franklin Roosevelt signed the bill that became known as the G.I. Bill; Servicemen’s Readjustment Act. And then there was no going back when Hasbro trademarked their G.I. Joe as an action figure in 1964." My notes: I don't know of any military personnel but if you do, hug one today & thank them for their Service! Then do that for the other 364 days as well
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Post by Bob on Mar 7, 2022 19:15:21 GMT -5
Have respect for the military. They defend our country!
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Post by lainee on Mar 8, 2022 13:34:24 GMT -5
Only one day? Should be every day.. When I see a serviceman,woman or veteran, I say Thank You, then ask them if I can give them a hug.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 4, 2023 9:48:58 GMT -5
"Every year on March 4th, National Sons Day honors the sons of the world and those who raise them. The day also takes a look at a son’s role and his relationship with those around him. Around the world, slightly more sons are born than daughters. Both bring joy to families, though. Our rambunctious sons grow into adult men and forge their own independence in the world. Some are soft-spoken and gentle. Others with a spark of curiosity fill every hour with questions, some unanswerable."
My notes: Whether you have a son or are a son, take time to be with your kid or your father. Enjoy this day!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 4, 2024 9:03:01 GMT -5
"March forth to the rhythm of life on Marching Music Day every March 4th. Honor the dedicated musicians and performers of many diverse styles and backgrounds. Marching Music Day celebrates all varieties of art forms that bring us “music on the move.” For centuries, the beat of a drum has kept military units moving in unison. From the training field to the battlefield, the football stadium to the Broadway stage, marching music delights performers and spectators. They also perform in small gyms, auditoriums, and grand arenas. From small parades to impressive spectacles, fifers, pipers, buglers, drum corps, marching bands, parade groups, drill teams, and color guards bring music to life. They bring audiences to their feet while stirring a crowd to an enthusiastic roar." My notes: Have you been in a band? Either for school or the military? I played the flute in 5th & 6th grade but it's not for me. I can however see how the beat keeps people in unison. Members may like this similar thread: Play instrument
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