It never amazes me the ridiculous “national days” that they come up with.
I mean…
Today — 16th Feb — is “National Do a Grouch a Favor Day”.
One site describes it like this:
“For some, it’s in their nature to be grouches all of the time; while others may just be having a rough day or two. On National Do a Grouch a Favor Day, we have an opportunity to turn the grouches frown upside down!”
Another “Days of the Year” website pulls out of nowhere the idea that:
Big Bird made it up to “pull Oscar the Grouch out of his continual grumbling spirit”.
Uh-huh.
Y’know… I used to own an Oscar the Grouch puppet. But I guess I shouldn’t mention the anything-but-grouchy times I had with that. I mean… I might get horribly distracted from writing this email…
Ahem.
Now… I’m not against doing things to help people who are feeling down in the dumps.
But this National Day thing seems to be out of control.
I’m surprised we don’t have a “Wear an orange lace in your left shoe day”.
And everyone is encouraged to stand in solidarity with orange lace-owners everwhere.
Maybe I am a grump?
Anyway…
I will concede that Feb 16th is in fact an important day… for another reason.
There’s a vital National Day that is often overlooked. One that most definitely needs greater recognition.
Because:
Today is also: Tim Tam Day.
Betcha you’re having a “huh?”-moment right now.
Not surprised there, because…
Tim Tams are well-known to Aussies and Kiwis.
So let me fill you in…
We’re talking about: Chocolate-covered biscuity goodness.
(Oops… I mean: Chocolate-covered cookie goodness!)
So there IS something worth celebrating today.
Even if there aren’t any grouches in your life.
Or if being a grouch today — in order to get some sympathy — ain’t your style 😉
I’d love to munch on a Tim Tam or two now. In reverent honor of this day of supreme significance, of course.
Although…
I’d be carried out on a stretcher if I ate them without my family in on the deal.
🤕
Hmmm…
Maybe I’ll decree that Feb 17th is “National Catch up on Scoffing Tim Tams Day”.
Chris “dreamin’ of Tim Tams” Milham
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