Holidays

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Today is National Relaxation Day so take it slow and chill out

Holidays/National Relaxation Day—   (SPM Wire)Today is a good day to go slow and relax. No guilt.  It’s National Relaxation Day, celebrated every year on August 15.  An annual celebration of self-care. Because reducing stress can have positive effects on your mind and your overall wellness, carve out some downtime for yourself. It’s important no matter how busy or frantic […]
Sunday, July 19, 2026

National Ice Cream Day 2026

Holidays/National Ice Cream Day— Go big. It’s another hot day in SoCal, and it’s also National Ice Cream Day! So don’t hold back, enjoy one of America’s favorite treats. And a slew of businesses are celebrating the holiday with deals, discounts, or freebies. Check out the list here.
Saturday, July 4, 2026

Happy Independence Day!

Holidays/July 4,  2026— America’s 250th birthday!   America has never been defined by where we came from, but by what we have chosen to build together. Our story has always been one of progress-imperfect, challenging, and unfinished-but always moving forward because each generation accepted the responsibility to leave our nation… — Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida (@FlaHispanicDems) July 4, 2026 […]
Friday, July 3, 2026

Hot dogs, polls, and Fourth of July celebrations

USA/250th Anniversary—   By Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Public polling shows mixed feelings about celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, but many Americans still plan to gather with loved ones — and fire up backyard grills. A new Gallup Poll found more than three-quarters of respondents say the nation’s founders would be […]
Sunday, June 21, 2026

Some Father’s Day comments from actor Sir Anthony Hopkins

Holidays/Father’s Day—       Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures around the world. Today, we celebrate your love, your sacrifices, your guidance, and the quiet strength you bring to the lives of those who depend on you. The impact of a father’s care often… pic.twitter.com/E9YKUr8Ypj — Sir Anthony Hopkins ❶ (@SirAnthonygsk0) June 21, […]
Friday, June 19, 2026

Juneteenth proclamation from CA Governor Gavin Newsom

Holidays/Juneteenth— Today is a holiday. For decades, African Americans (descendants of enslaved people in the US) have celebrated June 19 as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day. In 2021, then-President Joe Biden signed into law legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: […]
Monday, May 25, 2026

Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day

  USA/Memorial Day—       Before Memorial Day was recognized across America, freed Black Americans in Charleston, South Carolina gathered in 1865 to honor 257 Union soldiers who gave their lives fighting for freedom and the preservation of our nation. Black troops marched, families laid flowers, and a… pic.twitter.com/NhgIsITsR1 — Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) May 25, 2026   On Memorial […]
Sunday, May 10, 2026

Barack Obama remembers his mother with praise and a special honor

Mother’s Day—    Recently, former President Barack Obama reflected on his late mother and her influence in his life.  Also, Obama explained the special honor for Ann Dunham installed in the Obama Presidential Center, set to open this summer. Dunham , who die in 1995, was an anthropologist, who championed the cause of women’s  welfare and taught her son many […]