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(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Mon, 20jan25 🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽 Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery. ~ JK Rowling Life is like a stew, you have to stir it frequently, or all the scum rises to the top. ~ Tom Robbins RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):    1.⁠ International Day of Acceptance (The day encourages us to embrace diversity, celebrate the unique abilities of all individuals, and work towards a more just and equitable world for everyone. The day honours the life and work of Annie Hopkins, who founded 3E Love and created the International Symbol of Acceptance, a wheelchair with a heart. The day's goal is to create a more inclusive society that recognises all individuals' abilities, contributions, and rights. #InternationalDayOfAcceptance #DayOfAcceptance). 2.⁠ World Bigos Day (Bigos is a hearty and flavourful Polish stew that is traditionally made with a variety of meats, including pork, beef, and sausage, as well as sauerkraut, cabbage, and various mushrooms. The stew has rich and complex flavours [Bigos is known for its deep, savoury flavours that develop over time. The combination of meats, vegetables, and spices creates a truly unique taste]. Traditionally, Bigos is slow-cooked for hours, allowing the flavours to meld and intensify. There are many variations of Bigos, with different regions in Poland having unique recipes and ingredients. Bigos is an integral part of Polish culinary heritage and is often served during special occasions and celebrations. The day is a celebration of this hearty and flavorful dish and a chance to appreciate the rich culinary traditions of Poland. #WorldBigosDay #BigosDay). Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽 ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ? n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Sun, 19jan25 🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽 Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful. ~ Seneca the Younger Kindness is like snow-it beautifies everything it covers. ~ Croft M. Pentz RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):    1.⁠ World Religion Day (The day was initiated in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baháʼís of the United States, celebrated worldwide on the third Sunday in January each year. Though initiated in the United States, World Religion Day has come to be celebrated internationally by followers of the Baháʼí Faith. Described as a "Baháʼí-inspired idea that has taken on a life of its own", the origins of World Religion Day lie in the Baháʼí principles of the oneness of religion and of progressive revelation, which describes religion as evolving continuously throughout the history of humanity. The purpose of this day is to highlight the ideas that the spiritual principles underlying the world's religions are harmonious and that religions play a significant role in unifying humanity. #WorldReligionDay). 2.⁠ World Snow Day (Snow comprises individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere, usually within clouds and then fall, accumulating on the ground where they undergo further changes. It consists of frozen crystalline water throughout its life cycle, starting when, under suitable conditions, the ice crystals form in the atmosphere, increase to millimetre size, precipitate and accumulate on surfaces, then metamorphose in place, and ultimately melt, slide or sublimate away. The day is celebrated on the third Sunday of January each year; the inaugural celebration started in 2012. The purpose of this day is to encourage families to make lasting memories with their children and to offer opportunities for kids to have experiences with winter sports like snowboarding and skiing. Countries all over the world can make use of their snowy regions to host winter sports and activities so that more people can get the chance to experience snow. #WorldSnowDay #SnowDay). Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽 ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ? n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Sat, 18jan25 🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽 If you don't heal the wounds of your childhood, you bleed into the future. ~ Oprah Winfrey I am bravery. I am courage. I am valor. I am daring. I am holding a thesaurus. ~ Demetri Martin RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):    1.⁠ International AHC Day (Alternating hemiplegia of childhood [AHC] is an ultra-rare neurological disorder named for the transient episodes, often referred to as "attacks", of hemiplegia [weakness or paralysis] that those with the condition experience. It typically presents before the age of 18 months. These hemiplegic attacks can cause anything from mild weakness to complete paralysis on one or both sides of the body, and they can vary significantly in duration. Most frequently, AHC is caused by a spontaneous mutation in the ATP1A3 gene. It is an extremely rare disorder – approximately one in one million people have AHC. The day spreads awareness about AHC and raises funds to end AHC. #InternationalAHCDay #AHCDay). 2.⁠ Thesaurus Day (A thesaurus, sometimes called a synonym dictionary or dictionary of synonyms, is a reference work that arranges words by their meanings [or, in simpler terms, a book where one can find different words with similar meanings to other words], sometimes as a hierarchy of broader and narrower terms, sometimes simply as lists of synonyms and antonyms. Writers often use them to help find the best word to express an idea. The day honours Peter Mark Roget [born on 18 January 1779], the author of Roget's Thesaurus. Roget retired in 1840 and dedicated the rest of his life to creating the first thesaurus in 1852. The day also recognises the value of thesauruses and their usefulness. #ThesaurusDay). Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽 ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ? n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Fri, 17jan25 🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽 One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination. ~ John C. Maxwell When the pain overtakes you, reach inside. Gather the broken pieces, and hand them to God. Ask Him to remake your heart. Different, this time. Stronger. More beautiful. This is how we are made, and remade by the Maker. ~ Yasmin Mogahed RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):    1.⁠ International Mentoring Day (A mentor teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person. In an organisational setting, a mentor influences a mentee's personal and professional growth. Most traditional mentorships involve having senior employees mentor more junior employees, but mentors do not necessarily have to be more senior than those they mentor. What matters is that mentors have experience that others can learn from. Mentorship is the patronage, influence, guidance, or direction a mentor gives. Mentoring is when a more experienced person shares their skills with a less experienced person. It can take many forms, including formal and informal mentoring, and can happen in many places, including schools, the workplace, and places of worship. The day raises awareness of the importance of mentoring and promotes a global understanding of the mentoring movement. #InternationalMentoringDay #MentoringDay). 2.⁠ International We Are Not Broken Day (The day was founded in 2019 to raise awareness about the fact that all people, including trauma survivors, trauma patients, and those with other mental health issues, deserve to be treated with dignity and not considered “broken”. The day raises awareness about trauma and mental health, encouraging empathy and understanding for those who have faced challenges. #InternationalWeAreNotBrokenDay #WeAreNotBrokenDay). Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽 ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ? n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Thu, 16jan25   🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽   Spicy food and I have a close relationship - an obsessive one, in fact. If it’s spicy, I want it. I want to sweat and shake and go half blind from the searing pain . . . which, now that I put it that way, seems really suggestive. But spicy stuff is addictive. That’s a known fact of science. ~ Maureen Johnson   I cook croquetas, and I eat jamon. I keep my diet 100% Mediterranean and drink my Rioja. In that sense, I have a piece of Spain in West Hollywood. ~ Paz Vega   RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):   1.⁠ International Hot & Spicy Food Day (Pungency refers to the taste of food commonly referred to as spiciness, hotness or heat, found in foods such as chilli peppers. Highly pungent tastes may be experienced as unpleasant.  Piquancy is sometimes applied to foods with a lower degree of pungency that is "agreeably stimulating to the palate". Examples of piquant food include mustard and curry. The primary substances responsible for the pungent taste are capsaicin [in chillies], piperine [in peppers] and allyl-isothiocyanate [in radish, mustard and wasabi]. In colloquial speech, "pungency" can refer to any firm, sharp smell or flavour. However, scientific speech refers specifically to the "hot" or "spicy" quality of chilli peppers. It is the preferred term by scientists as it eliminates the ambiguity arising from using "hot", which refers to temperature, and "spicy", which refers to spices. Pungency is often quantified in scales that range from mild to hot. The Scoville scale measures the pungency of chilli peppers, as defined by the amount of capsaicin they contain. The day celebrates flavour, adventure, and the thrill of spicy food! #InternationalHotAndSpicyFoodDay).   2.⁠ ⁠International Croqueta Day (The day celebrates the popular Spanish tapa, the croqueta, which is a crunchy, deep-fried snack with a breadcrumb crust. Croquettes are Spain's third most consumed tapas after Tortilla de patatas [Spanish omelette], and patatas bravas. In terms of filling, there are plenty to choose from: croquettes come with Iberian ham [Jamón ibérico], mushroom, fish [cod in particular], meat [chicken, oxtail, chorizo], cheese, seafood, or other vegetarian options. The dish gained popularity in Spain only towards the end of the 19th century. Their origin is associated with a French 17th-century aristocrat, Louis de Bechamel [the same person who invented the bechamel sauce]. #⁠InternationalCroquetaDay #CroquetaDay).   Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽   ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ?   n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Wed, 15jan25   🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽   God is alpha and omega in the great world: endeavor to make him so in the little world; make him thy evening epilogue and thy morning prologue; practice to make him thy last thought at night when thou sleepest, and thy first thought in the morning when thou awakest; so shall thy fancy be sanctified in the night, and thy understanding rectified in the day; so shall thy rest be peaceful, thy labors prosperous, thy life pious, and thy death glorious. ~ Francis Quarles   The notion of collective contribution, like the Wikipedia, is a very powerful one. ~ Nicholas Negroponte   RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):   1.⁠ Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders Day (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. [ΑΚΑ] is the first intercollegiate historically African American sorority, which was the outcome of black woman’s dream of a support network where fellow female black college students would find the necessary support they needed to live and study successfully in a complex, unfair, and racist college system. The sorority was founded on 15 January 1908 at the historically black Howard University in Washington DC, US, by a group of sixteen students led by Ethel Hedgemon Lyle. The day honours the heritage, celebrates sisterhood, and continues the legacy of service and advocacy established by the founders of AKA Sorority. #AlphaKappaAlphaDay).   2.⁠ ⁠Wikipedia Day (Wikipedia is a free-content online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and the wiki software MediaWiki. Wikipedia is the most extensive and most-read reference work in history and is consistently ranked among the ten most visited websites. Founded by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on 15 January 2001, Wikipedia has been hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation since 2003. Wikipedia now exists in more than 300 languages. Wikipedia has been praised for its ability to democratise knowledge, extent of coverage, unique structure, and culture. Wikipedia has been censored by some national governments, ranging from specific pages to the entire site. Although Wikipedia's volunteer editors have written extensively on a wide variety of topics, the encyclopedia has been criticised for systemic bias, such as a gender bias against women and geographical bias against the Global South [Eurocentrism]. While the reliability of Wikipedia was frequently criticised in the 2000s, it has improved over time, receiving more lavish praise since the 2010s onward. Wikipedia Day is a testament to the power of collaboration and the potential of free knowledge to empower individuals and communities worldwide. The day commemorates the launch of Wikipedia on 15 January 2001. #WikipediaDay).   Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽   ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ?   n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Tue, 14jan25   🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽   He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot. He that dare not is a slave. ~ Andrew Carnegie   Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it. ~ Winston Churchill   RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):   1.⁠ World Logic Day (Logic is the study of correct reasoning. It includes both formal and informal logic. Formal logic is the study of deductively valid inferences or logical truths. It examines how conclusions follow from premises based on the structure of arguments alone, independent of their topic and content. Informal logic is associated with informal fallacies, critical thinking, and argumentation theory. Informal logic examines arguments expressed in natural language, whereas formal logic uses formal language. Logic is central in many fields, such as philosophy, mathematics, computer science, and linguistics. Logic studies arguments, which consist of premises that lead to a conclusion. An example is the argument from the premises "It's Sunday" and "If it's Sunday, then I don't have to work", leading to the conclusion “I don’t have to work”. The date was chosen because it's the birthday of Alfred Tarski [Poland] and the death of Kurt Gödel [Austria], two of the most important logicians of the 20th century. The day appreciates the power of logical thinking and its crucial role in advancing knowledge and understanding. #WorldLogicDay #LogicDay).   2.⁠ ⁠International Kite Day (A kite consists of wings, tethers and anchors. Kites often have a bridle and tail to guide the face of the kite so the wind can lift it. Kites were invented in Asia. The oldest depiction of a kite is from a Mesolithic cave painting in Muna island, southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, dated from 9500–9000 BC. The working principle of kite in flight is that when the air moves around the kite's surface, it produces a low pressure above and high pressure below the wings. The interaction with the wind also generates horizontal drag along the direction of the wind. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin published an account of a kite experiment to prove that electricity caused lightning. Kites were also instrumental in the research of the Wright brothers and others, as they developed the first aeroplane in the late 1800s. Several different designs of man-lifting kites were developed. The period from 1860 to about 1910 became the European "golden age of kiting”. The day coincides with the International Kite Festival [Uttarayan] in India. The day to celebrate the joy of kite flying, a timeless activity enjoyed by people of all ages worldwide. #InternationalKiteDay #KiteDay).   Happy Makar Sankranti [Pongal / Lohri / Magh Bihu] & Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽   ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ?   n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Mon, 13jan25   🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽   Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. ~ Mark Twain   There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. ~ Laurell K. Hamilton   RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):   1.⁠ Make Your Dream Come True Day (Ancient people often believed dreams were messages from a higher power. The Ancient Egyptians believed this so much that they induced dreams to receive more messages. They would lie on special ‘dream beds’ hoping that a dream would give them advice, comfort, or healing. Ancient people even practised dream interpretation if records were any indication. Ancient Sumerians, Babylonians, and various other cultures kept records of religious texts featuring interpretations of multiple dreams. The different types of dreams, highlighting our hopes and wishes, are sometimes called daydreams. Dictionaries mention daydreams as fantasies of hopes, dreams, and thoughts coming to life and experienced while awake, although in our heads. Multiple famous people across the ages have created masterpieces and new ideas while daydreaming. The day is an opportunity to do something to realise our goals and dreams. Whatever our dreams are, they usually don't come true without some effort on our part. So, today is the perfect opportunity to do something about it. #MakeYourDreamComeTrueDay).   2.⁠ ⁠World Day to Combat Depression (Depression is a common mental disorder affecting many people worldwide. It is also a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. Depression is distinct from the usual variations in mood and brief emotional responses to the problems of everyday life. It can become a serious health problem, especially when it is of long duration and moderate to severe intensity. It can cause great suffering and disrupt work, school and family activities. In the worst cases, it can even lead to suicide. Although depression is often primarily related to emotional state, depressed individuals may show deficits in different domains of cognitive functioning, specifically executive function, attention, memory and psychomotor speed. Depression causes individuals to lose interest in activities they once enjoyed, and daily tasks no longer appeal to them. People with depression tend to isolate themselves, experience eating and sleeping disorders, constantly feel sad and down, and have a persistent sense of fatigue and lack of concentration. The day raises awareness, preventing and providing guidance worldwide on Depression, which is increasingly affecting more people and disproportionately grows each year worldwide. #WorldDayToCombatDepression #DíaMundialDeLuchaContraLaDepresión).   Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽   ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ?   n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Sun, 12jan25   🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽   I've had years of teasing about my red hair, but I definitely think it toughened me up. If you're ginger, you end up pretty quick-witted. ~ Ed Sheeran   I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. ~ Michael Jordan   RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):   1.⁠ International Kiss A Ginger Day (Red hair, also known as ginger hair, is a human hair colour found in 2–6% of people of Northern or Northwestern European ancestry and lesser frequency in other populations. It is most common in individuals homozygous for a recessive allele on chromosome 16 that produces an altered version of the MC1R protein. Red hair varies in hue from a deep burgundy or bright copper or auburn to burnt orange or red-orange to strawberry blond. Characterised by high levels of the reddish pigment ‘pheomelanin’ and relatively low levels of the dark pigment ‘eumelanin’, it is typically associated with people having fair skin colour, lighter eye colour, freckles, and sensitivity to ultraviolet light. The day appreciates and celebrates individuals with red hair, often called “gingers.” This day encourages people to show love and affection to their red-haired friends and family members. #KissAGingerDay #InternationalKissAGingerDay).   2.⁠ ⁠Work Harder Day (In everything we hope to achieve success in, we do one thing: work hard. And when we want to achieve that success faster, we put in more effort and push ourselves to the limits. History will never forget Thomas Edison and his thousands of inventions. In the 1800s, Edison’s teachers described him as a dullard. However, he didn’t allow that to weigh him down, and with hard work and perseverance, he became one of the greatest inventors of all time. The later 1900s witnessed Michael Jordan’s brilliance in basketball. His longtime coach, Phil Jackson, once wrote that hard work made Jordan a legend. He also wrote that Jordan’s unique characteristic wasn’t his talent but knowing he had to constantly work hard to be the best. Staying longer than usual at work offers a chance to work harder. However, working longer and harder isn’t synonymous. While working longer makes one look diligent, working harder makes one successful. The day is for people who work harder. #WorkHarderDay).   Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽   ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ?   n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------

(- : noFoe : -) Reflections on Sat, 11jan25   🌄😀🌅 Good Morning 🙏🏽😀🙏🏽   We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives. ~ John F. Kennedy   Languages proclaim that woman is half of man, and by parity of reasoning, man is half of woman. ~ Mahatma Gandhi   RELEVANT OBSERVANCE BY THE WORLD TODAY (theme / information / purpose "tip"):   1.⁠ International Thank You Day (Expressing thanks strengthens relationships and promotes emotional well-being. Studies have shown that practising gratitude can reduce stress, improve mental health, and enhance happiness. Being grateful is a powerful way to spread kindness and brighten someone’s day. Thank You Day is a special occasion dedicated to expressing gratitude to those who have positively impacted our lives. While its origins are unclear, the tradition likely started in the 1900s. Historical records suggest gratitude has been expressed for centuries, beginning with early Egyptian and Chinese dynasties, evolving through the Middle Ages, and becoming widespread in Europe by the 16th century. The day encourages everyone to say “thank you” sincerely, acknowledging the efforts and kindness of others. It’s a simple yet profound way to make the people around us feel appreciated and valued. #InternationalThankYouDay #ThankYouDay).   2.⁠ ⁠International Parity at Work Day (Pay parity is paying people equitably. This means that those in the same job and location receive fair pay relative to each other regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, or any other identity. One obvious issue is that women have often been considered lesser in many cultures. These problems are also connected to discrimination due to race, religion, skin colour, or even those who are differently abled or from the LGBTQ community. Pay inequality continues to be a rampant problem in most societies, even in this modern age. Therefore, the day promotes equitable pay, regardless of race, country of origin, gender, or sexual orientation. #InternationalParityAtWorkDay #ParityAtWorkDay).   Make it a Wonderful Day 👍🏽😀👍🏽 ------- Are you a (- : noFoe : -) ?   n = nation / national / native o = opting F = Friendship o = over e = enmity -------