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Forgiveness Day is celebrated on 26 June. This day is not to be confused with Global Forgiveness day which is observed on July 7 and is actually an off-shoot of Forgiveness Day. https://www.forgivingforward.com/blog/is-forgiveness-a-process?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwl6OiBhA2EiwAuUwWZRUNb4HCVW58BLdKRPIt2cQAOoI_AAXcO-M_unnsYyCN9lrfjV5i4xoCKgwQAvD_BwE

Nearly everyone who grew up during a certain part of the late 20th century is familiar with Bingo. The game, which first came to the U.S. in the 1930s, started with paper cards sporting 24 numbered squares arranged in five rows and five columns — plus that enticing “free space” in the middle which seems to promise a short cut to ...

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https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/August-2018-/Communicating-is-More-than-Finding-the-Right-Words

https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Understanding-Your-Diagnosis

Fried chicken’s a greasy, deliciously indulgent comfort food enjoyed all over the world. But did you know that the ultimate soul food originated in our own backyard — where Scottish chicken-frying methods were combined with West African seasoning traditions — to create what is now one of the world’s favorite guilty pleasures? Fried chicken was an expensive delicacy up until World War ...

Tell the Truth Day is observed on July 7. Like most of us, at some point, you probably told a lie but, hopefully, it was just a white lie with little consequence. Unfortunately, lying can lead to much more harmful outcomes when it becomes a personality trait. Truthfulness and honesty are the foundations of living with integrity. Here are some ...

Kittens! Who doesn’t love tiny, adorable kittens? …their big heads, giant eyes, tiny pink paws and noses, and the adorable mews they make…. We can’t resist their cute and furry charms. Surprisingly Americans seem to like cats and kittens best: According to the American Humane Society, 95.6 million cats were owned, while 83.3 million households owned a dog. There is ...

It’s time to get back to basics and celebrate National Simplicity Day on July 12! The holiday falls on this date every year to honor the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, who was born on this day in 1817. So read on for some modern-day tips on how to celebrate National Simplicity Day. As Thoreau himself said: “As you simplify ...

World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day is observed on July 11 every year. This day is to raise awareness and educate the public about the dangers of long-term use of benzodiazepines. Frequently prescribed for mental health conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, benzodiazepines are psychoactive drugs. While they may seem harmless, they are easy to overdose on when used with other medication ...

Where are we at with our New Year’s Resolutions? It’s important to review periodically for progress on the goals we set for ourselves. Have we made progress? What barriers have we faced? What can we do differently to get back on track? Let’s set new goals for the remainder of the year.

Share what you enjoy doing for summer fun? Any local events and festivals happening?

Today is July 18 on the National Day Calendar and World Listening Day, too. We want to encourage people to take time to listen, especially to the sounds of nature.

Breaking barriers and learning to use our voice.

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On July 21st, take the pledge to be the person to make a difference in a child’s life. Most importantly, be someone prepared to report when a child trusts you enough and tells you they are experiencing abuse. Ten seconds can change a child’s life. HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY Be someone who changes a child’s life for ...

INTERNATIONAL SELF CARE DAY Every year on July 24th, International Self Care Day promotes self-care as a vital foundation of health. It’s also a day for people around the world to prioritize self-care and make it a part of their lifestyle. When you take care of yourself to stay well, you are practicing self-care. Staying well includes taking care of ...

On July 25th, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day takes a turn representing National Ice Cream Month in delicious style. Feast on this tasty ice cream dessert that combines hot and cold with a cherry on top. Even more important to note, this dessert has been served since 1906.  #HotFudgeSundaeDay Given that the hot fudge sundae is a variation of the ...

NATIONAL ALL OR NOTHING DAY | JULY 26 Celebrated each year on July 26th, National All or Nothing Day allows people to throw caution to the wind and go for broke. #NationalAllOrNothingDay We all have dreams we hold back, decisions left to make, or plans uncompleted. On this day, people break free of everything holding them back. Everyone has at ...

Just as on July 4th Americans celebrate their independence, so is July 27th to be celebrated—a day to celebrate independence from the abuser. July 27th, National Love is Kind Day is the day to: Celebrate for all victims of domestic violence/domestic abuse their FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE from their abuser.Recognize our right to be treated with KINDNESS. Because real love is kind, not ...

WORLD CONSERVATION DAY Every year on July 28th, World Nature Conservation Day acknowledges that the foundation for a healthy society is a healthy environment. It’s also a day to increase awareness about the importance of protecting our natural resources. #WORLDCONSERVATIONDAY Our planet’s natural resources consist of air, sunlight, soil, minerals, fuels and water. All of these things are found in ...

National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs. #NationalMuttDay Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters wait for someone to come and adopt them. National Mutt Day provides an excellent opportunity to find the perfect canine companion. Despite the name, a mutt learns, obeys and trains ...

WORLD LUNG CANCER DAY World Lung Cancer Day occurs each year on August 1. The day takes the opportunity to bring awareness about lung cancer causes and prevention. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of death among cancer patients.  Luckily, when diagnosed early enough, lung cancer survival rates increase five or more years by ...

NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY | August 2 National Coloring Book Day on August 2nd recognizes the joy children and adults alike derive from coloring in pages of designs. #NationalColoringBookDay Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but over the years, adults have gotten more and more involved with coloring. Obviously, adult coloring is now a huge trend. ...

NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY | AUGUST 3 National Watermelon Day on August 3 recognizes the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs!  And since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer heat. #NationalWatermelonDay This vine-like flowering plant originated from southern Africa. While the word watermelon refers to both the fruit and the plant to botanists, the ...