Someone asks you a question. You freeze, mouth slightly open, absolutely nothing coming out. And what does the person opposite you say? "What's wrong, cat got your tongue?" Now stop…
So apparently today is World Cleanup Day. Millions of people, all over the planet, armed with bin bags and gloves, going out to pick up rubbish that other people dropped.…
If you’ve ever wondered why you spend more time on emails, admin, and tiny tasks instead of the things that actually matter… it’s not laziness. It’s biology. Your brain is…
You open the fridge. You stand there. You survey the shelves — the sad lone yoghurt, the jar of something unidentifiable at the back, the block of cheese that's seen…
Most people think hesitation is harmless. A pause. A delay. A moment to “think things through.” But hesitation has a cost — and it’s almost always paid quietly. The truth…
Social Media Day is an annual event that celebrates the impact of social media on our lives and society. The day was first introduced by Mashable, a digital media website,…
World Oceans Day is an annual global observance held on June 8th to raise awareness about the importance of the oceans and promote sustainable management and protection of marine resources.…
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated annually on May 5th. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.…
World Book Day is an annual celebration of literature that takes place on April 23rd every year. It was first celebrated in 1995 and is now observed in over 100…
Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day is an annual event that encourages people to work from home in their pajamas. The day is typically celebrated on April 16th each year,…
National Take a Walk in the Park Day is an annual event that encourages people to get outside, enjoy nature, and get some exercise by taking a walk in a…
National Poinsettia Day is held every year on the 12th December and acts as a bridge between the Mexican roots of the plant and the United States. The plant industry…
I was watching TV tonight and on came the adverts and I heard the English language get totally butchered by a well know celebrity publicising a car sale company. I…
When I fully retired, I found myself at a loose end many days and was always getting under my wife’s feet so, after seeing a programme on TV, I joined…