Happy Book Lovers Day

Gee, I thought every day was book lovers day.

 

Be Happy and Read

 

 

Happy National Friendship Day

If it's the first Sunday in August, it must be National Friendship Day.

I think we need one a month, or a week. The news of the world is not too friendly these days.

 

According to the Calendar of Days, we are invited to “observe this day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with the culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs of their local, national and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities”.

 

Fine sentiment certainly, if a bit staid.

 

A Hallmark Day

 

National Friendship Day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919 as a day for people to celebrate their friendship by sending each other cards.  By 1940 the market had dried up, and eventually it died out completely.

 

Winnie and the United Nations to the Rescue

 

 

 

In 1998 Winnie the Pooh was named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship at the United Nations, and in April 2011 the United Nations officially recognized International Friendship Day.

 

We should all celebrate with friends nationally and internationally, with chatting or visiting. Post on social media using #NationalFriendshipDay to encourage others to join in paying it forward.

 

It's a good day to have.

 

Gerrie Ferris Finger

 

 

THE END GAME

THE LAST TEMPTATION

THE DEVIL LAUGHED

MURMURS OF INSANITY

RUNNING WITH WILD BLOOD