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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 21, 2021 8:41:31 GMT -5
"National Common Courtesy Day on March 21st serves as a reminder of the behavior that keeps society from melting into a sea of madness. The day brings awareness to how important common courtesy is in our lives. In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, courtesy is described as a: behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others: courteous behavior b: a courteous and respectful act or expression. Common courtesy can be as simple as saying “please” and “thank you” when asking for and receiving a service, gift, or assistance. Kindness and courtesy do go a long way and are noticed by others even if you do not realize it. Letting someone in front of you in traffic is easy. Hold open a door for someone or give a person a hand with his groceries. Give up your seat on the bus to someone who might need it. Introduce yourself to the new employee or kid at school and take the time to introduce her to the rest of the crew.
A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect. – Bryant H. McGill
These examples provide a glimpse into the ways you can infuse courtesy into your life. These momentary deeds of courtesy may be incremental but they might make a huge difference in someone’s life."
My notes: Especially in today's society, people have forgotten simple common courtesy, decency, humanity. They berate others for their beliefs, differences of opinion. We are ONLY responsible for our own selves.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2021 16:38:05 GMT -5
It's nice to have a day devoted to good manners. I agree that it's a rarity nowadays.
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Post by Bob on Mar 24, 2021 18:12:01 GMT -5
I think I practice common courtesy pretty much all the time. Again, this is sad really, to have to have a "day" for something that should be an EVERY DAY thing!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 21, 2022 8:52:00 GMT -5
"Spring is now in the air, and so is National Fragrance Day. Each year on March 21st, let your favorite scents lift your mood or carry you to another place. Have you ever been transported back in time simply by catching the scent of a loved one’s perfume? Or perhaps it was the smell of baby powder on a newborn that sent you reeling back to the days when your child was an infant. Maybe it was a combination of ginger and molasses, and suddenly you were in your grandmother’s kitchen. Whatever the fragrance, scents, and memory are powerfully linked. We associate summer with the smell of freshly cut grass, thunderstorms with the smell of the damp air, and the acrid scent of sulfur when lightning has struck. We often connect memories of winter holidays with warm spiced pies and cookies.
Fragrance and Science The brain is an amazing thing, and science finds out more about it every day. Simply put, the olfactory bulb which is responsible for processing all those smells we take in is next to the hippocampus deep inside the brain. Neuroscientists have discovered that one of the responsibilities of the hippocampus is creating new memories. Research suggests smell and memory are closely related since the olfactory bulb and the hippocampus are adjacent to each other. Our memories are most nearly linked to those we have loved. Your first love may have worn a unique botanical fragrance, or perhaps the uncle who taught you to tie intricate knots smelled of cedar as he told war stories. While we may often take a trip down memory lane by looking at a scrapbook, perhaps this time remembering our favorite fragrances will stir up memories that were long forgotten, or maybe we will make some new ones."
My notes: What are your favorite scents? I love flowers like daffodils, lavender, roses.
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Post by lainee on Mar 21, 2022 18:11:26 GMT -5
Love the smells of lavender, lemon, roses, jasmine & hyacinth.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 21, 2023 6:58:05 GMT -5
"On March 1st, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is recognized on National Minnesota Day. Minnesota joined the union on May 11, 1858, making it the 32nd state in the United States, and it shares its northern border with Canada. Angle Township on the north edge of Lake of the Woods makes Minnesota the northernmost state of the continental forty-eight. Also known as the Gopher State, it extends along the northern shore of Lake Superior. Dakota Sioux and Ojibwa, Menominee, and other tribes populated the area when the first Europeans began to explore and later settle the area. Fur trading in the densely wooded territory led to French treaties in the late 17th century."
My notes: Anybody live or been to Minnesota? What did you like about it? I haven't been there but I'd be interested in all the lakes they have to offer.
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Post by Steve on Mar 26, 2023 8:07:08 GMT -5
Wow, Minnesota is a real state ... who woulda thunk?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 28, 2023 10:34:08 GMT -5
Wow, Minnesota is a real state ... who woulda thunk? So cold there, you wouldn't think they'd have a population lol Of course Laura Ingalls Wilder called it home
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Post by Steve on Mar 28, 2023 12:47:29 GMT -5
Laura Ingalls Wilder called it home I did not know that. Interesting.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 21, 2024 8:23:32 GMT -5
"As part of National Nutrition Month, National California Strawberry Day kicks off the strawberry season in California. The celebration takes place annually on March 21st which is typically the first full day of spring. It's an ideal time to rejuvenate our senses and get excited about fresh fruit dishes, too. Strawberries are the flavor of paradise speckled with a bit of sunshine and whimsy. Their bright red dimpled fruit inspires picnics with double scoop strawberry ice cream cones. Of course, as the season heats up, the ice creams will drip down our chins but that is a worthy price to pay for a delicious crop of these dazzling and beautiful berries. Even eaten fresh, the juices leave a tantalizing mark on the lips of sweet toddlers and sweethearts, too."
My notes: I love strawberries! I get the organic ones as they taste sweeter than conventional. I just eat them alone or paired with a banana. How do you like to eat your strawberries?
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