Nobel Prize Day, also known as Nobel Day, is observed annually on December 10th. The Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies occur the same day. This ceremony is when Nobel Prizes winners receive their awards. Considered by many to be the most prestigious awards in the world, Nobel Prizes are awarded in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and peace. Establishment … [Read more...]
Drive Safely This Holiday Season
Drinking and Driving is a problem on Alaskan roads every day, but it’s more of a problem during the holidays. NHTSA reports that every day, about 28 people in the United States die in drinking and driving crashes — that means drinking and driving kills one person every 52 minutes. The tragedy of these deaths is felt year-round, but for many, most strongly during the … [Read more...]
Mitten Tree Day
Mitten Tree Day is celebrated annually on December 6th. It can be a fun holiday that encourages the use and giving of mittens. Mittens are used to keep your hands warm when playing in the snow. They come in handy when you build a snowman. Mittens can also be a great gift because of the fun and colorful patterns. History of Mitten Tree Day The exact details of how this holiday was … [Read more...]
International Day of People with Disability
December 3rd marks International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). Since 1945, the United Nations (UN) has been committed to creating “inclusive, accessible and sustainable societies and communities.” The UN strives to keep this an active part of their policies and practices. In 1948 the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in an effort to further their goals. In … [Read more...]
National Day of Giving
The National Day of Giving, also known as “Giving Tuesday” is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can. It presents nonprofit organizations with the chance to raise even more money than they would on an average day of giving. Because of this, many organizations create special end-of-year campaigns to participate in this day of … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Lori Merdes
I am thankful to have been granted another year to practice gratitude. Hopefully - with LOTS more practice - I'll eventually get it right. ~ Lori Practicing Gratitude As Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” Saying thank you, holding the door for someone, these little moments can change the tone of your whole day. One of the most … [Read more...]
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