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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsDaily Holidays - May 17
World Baking Day Crunchy cookies, chewy brownies, decadent tortes, cute cupcakes, crusty baked bread baking is an art this world would just not be the same without. Do you even know anyone who could honestly say they dont have deep, unconditional love for at least one of the above? We thought not! This World Baking Day, its time to dig out that rolling pin and prepare something delicious! Surprise a friend, coworker, neighbour or relative with a delicious sweet or savoury treat to let them know how much you care, or just make something to enjoy in your own home. However you decide to celebrate this day, make it deliciously unforgettable!https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-baking-day/
World Telecommunications Day celebrates the constant evolution of one of the most important factors of our lives: communication. The main goal of World Telecommunications Day (WTD) is to highlight the importance of communication and how information travels across the world. It also aims to increase awareness of how crucial communication is in our lives, and stimulate the development of technologies in the field. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-telecommunications-day/
World Hypertension Day might sound like an intensely stressful day, which causes high blood pressure, but it is in fact an educational event, designed to prevent instances of hypertension. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-hypertension-day/
Pack Rat Day encourages us to embrace the fact that we want to keep stuff, and suggests that you shouldnt throw your old belongings, clothes or even rubbish away as it may be useful or valuable in days or years to come. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pack-rat-day/
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Daily Holidays - May 17 (Original Post)
Sherman A1
May 2016
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bigwillq
(72,790 posts)1. I'm not a pack rat
I dislike clutter
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)5. As do I
I can get a little sloppy from time to time, but try to avoid that as best I can!
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)2. Happy "Rat Pack" Day!
trueblue2007
(17,242 posts)3. pack rat day ... that is me.
trueblue2007
(17,242 posts)4. YOUR HOLIDAY NOTES are much better than the copy cat guy's.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)7. Thank You Kindly
trueblue2007
(17,242 posts)8. i look forward to your post every day.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)9. Much appreciated!