Today is Monday August 15, 2011

77 days until Halloween
102 days until Thanksgiving
132 days until Christmas
139 days until The New Year

National Relaxation Day

In such a fast-paced society, everyone needs a break sometimes. That’s why we’re glad today is National Relaxation Day.

Though stress is normal, too much of this feeling can be harmful to your physical and mental health. On this day, take some time to sit back and relax. There are many ways you can do this—read a book, get a massage, watch a movie, or take a nap.

No matter what you choose to do, just remember to take it easy, even if only for a few minutes. Enjoy National Relaxation Day! 

Today is also Assumption Day & Lemon Meringue Pie Day

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is Elvis Week

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History for August 15  1848 - The dental chair was patented by M. Waldo Hanchett. 1911 - "Crisco" was introduced by Procter & Gamble Company. 1939 - "The Wizard of Oz" premiered in Hollywood, CA. Judy Garland became famous for the movie's song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." 1961 - East German workers began construction of the Berlin Wall. 1969 - The Woodstock Music and Art Fair began in Bethel, NY. The three-day concert featured 24 bands and drew over 400,000 people. 1971 - U.S. President Nixon announced a 90-day freeze on wages, rents and prices.

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 Quote of the Day:


"Once you accept your own death all of a sudden you’re free to live. You no longer care about your reputation. You no longer care except so far as your life can be used tactically -- to promote a cause you believe in."

--Saul Alinsky