Today is...
National Relaxation Day!

Today we live in a very fast-paced world that is often stressful and overwhelming. National Relaxation Day is all about taking a step back to unwind and decompress.
Although a certain amount of stress is normal, too much of it can be harmful to your physical and mental health. Take care of yourself today. Read a book, get a massage, watch a movie, go for a long walk, or take a nap. No matter what you choose to do, just remember to take it easy, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Happy National Relaxation Day!

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Today is also Assumption Day & Lemon Meringue Pie Day


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

This week is Elvis Week & National Aviation 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. ______________________________________________________ "All men should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why." --James Thurber