national Archives - Small Things Count https://smthingscount.com/tag/national/ Making a More Loving World/Free Books Sun, 04 Jul 2021 22:58:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Do it…TODAY! https://smthingscount.com/2020/09/22/do-it-today/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:19:50 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=9765 If you haven’t yet registered to vote, this day was created for you in 2012. The idea is to get as many people as possible

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]]> What Do Nurses Actually Do? https://smthingscount.com/2020/05/06/9164/ Wed, 06 May 2020 17:37:43 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=9164 Yesterday, on their special day, I highlighted teachers. Today, on National Nurses Day, we honor those who have chosen to spend their lives caring for

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]]> Take a Nap Today–and Every Day https://smthingscount.com/2020/03/09/take-a-nap-today-and-every-day/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:10:37 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=8966 Feeling extra tired today? You’re not alone. The day after the start of Daylight Saving Time is when most people feel the worst sleep deprivation.

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]]> Child Health–a Good Day https://smthingscount.com/2019/10/07/child-health-a-good-day/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:43:53 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=8469 It’s the First Monday in October, meaning it’s National Child Health Day.  It’s a day established in 1928 to promote our children’s physical health, but

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]]> What a Dog-Gone Day Today Is! https://smthingscount.com/2019/08/26/what-a-dog-gone-day-today-is/ Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:44:27 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=8392 Today, and every Aug. 26 since 2004, is National Dog Day. It’s a day for all of our dogs, pure-bred or so mixed they have

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]]> Hug? https://smthingscount.com/2019/07/15/hug/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:40:04 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=8272 It’s National Hug Week. Yes, it exists and has existed for 33 years. Read about how it started, related customs and traditions, and the benefits

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]]> En-Abling Theatre https://smthingscount.com/2019/01/23/en-abling-theatre/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:34:11 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=7690 Here’s an interesting new concept for the Arts–theatre with performers exclusively from the disabled community. There’s a lot of talent among them, but Hollywood casts

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]]> What to Do Today https://smthingscount.com/2018/10/05/what-to-do-today/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:35:15 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=7363 “Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.” ~Frank A. Clark That sums up the spirit of today’s National Do

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]]> A Good Activity for Tonight https://smthingscount.com/2018/08/07/a-good-activity-for-tonight/ https://smthingscount.com/2018/08/07/a-good-activity-for-tonight/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:50:16 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=7166 Want something to do tonight?  Be part of the annual National Night Out.  The idea behind it is to get people out of their homes

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]]> https://smthingscount.com/2018/08/07/a-good-activity-for-tonight/feed/ 6 This Saturday, Clean Up! https://smthingscount.com/2018/05/15/this-saturday-clean-up/ Tue, 15 May 2018 15:26:19 +0000 https://smthingscount.com/?p=6905 Next Saturday (4/20) is National River Cleanup Day. Do your part locally. For details, go to http://www.cleanacreek.org/volunteerinformation.asp.  

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