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Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 04:50 AM Sep 2016

Daily Holidays September 7

Superhuman Day For years those who faced the challenges of disability in all its forms dealt with a stigma that was forced on them, that they were somehow less capable of doing amazing and, dare we say it, Superhuman things. Superhuman Day celebrates and brings awareness to the thousands of athletes, musicians, artists, and everyday people who have overcome what was once perceived as a crippling limitation and gone on to prove that “Yes I Can” https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/superhuman-day/

Buy A Book Day TV and movies have taken over our lives these days. That’s not to say that watching certain TV shows or movies is a waste of our time—there are many well-made, thought-provoking things to be watched. And of course, thanks to Kindle, carrying even multiple books around at the same time has become infinitely easier and more practical. Still, however, it is a bit sad how the the old-fashioned art of reading a regular paper book seems to be slowly fading away into the past. It sometimes seems as though children today do not even know the scent of an old book, a book that has touched the lives of so many, and how wonderful it can be to settle down on the couch with such a book on a rainy day and disappear into the world it creates. Buy a Book Day was created for the purpose of reminding people how much joy simple black print on a white background can bring when it awakens your imagination and transports you far away. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/buy-a-book-day/

Salami Day Salami is cured, fermented and air-dried sausage, popular in Italy and the mediterranean. Salami Day encourages you to explore the world of salami by trying new and adventurous types of salami, and enjoying salami with friends at salami-themed parties. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/salami-day/

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Daily Holidays September 7 (Original Post) Sherman A1 Sep 2016 OP
Salami! bigwillq Sep 2016 #1
While waiting for a car repair, I was reading a book. Another customer commented In_The_Wind Sep 2016 #2
Reading a book in public is a sure-fire way to meet new people... malthaussen Sep 2016 #3
Those book holidays seem to be in reverse order... malthaussen Sep 2016 #4
I wish I could get around to reading all the books I buy! femmocrat Sep 2016 #5
Tell me. malthaussen Sep 2016 #7
Superhuman Day: The Paralympics begin today in Rio. femmocrat Sep 2016 #6

malthaussen

(17,200 posts)
3. Reading a book in public is a sure-fire way to meet new people...
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 09:30 AM
Sep 2016

... since everyone seems to take it as a license to start yammering at you.

-- Mal

malthaussen

(17,200 posts)
4. Those book holidays seem to be in reverse order...
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 09:36 AM
Sep 2016

... yesterday was "read a book" and today it's "buy a book." I guess everyone reads 'em before they buy 'em.

-- Mal

malthaussen

(17,200 posts)
7. Tell me.
Wed Sep 7, 2016, 01:47 PM
Sep 2016

I already have more unread books than I'll be able to read in the time I have left. So I guess I'll buy more books!

-- Mal

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