National Thank You Note Day (12/26)Today…take the time, send a thank you note.  I want to thank a friend for teaching me the word "plethora",It means a lot!Tell someone "in writing" they matter…because they do.

National Eggnog Day (12/24)Name a six letter word containing more Gs than "eggnog." You can't!EGGNOG is 50% G, no matter how much rum, bourbon or brandy you add.You just can't egg-nore the holiday cheer!Merry Christmas my friend.Thank you for visiting my teeny tiny blog this year.

Festivus 12/23Festivus is a lot like scrolling through today's social media.Like Frank said:"I got a lot of problems with you people! And now you're gonna hear about it!"Enjoy the Festivus miracle…and that silver aluminum pole…and maybe this podcast.(Now THAT would be a miracle)CLICK HERE for an Apple Podcast Episode about what we complain about

All I want for Christmas…is an Air Fryer? 4 out of 10 of us really really want one.6 out of 10 of us already have one.How do I know? Anyone with an air fryer will tell you they have an air fryer. A pithy rant about this year's "fruitcake" replacement for gift giving.(yeah, it REALLY is!) Street Curb Curiosity - The PodcastCHOOSE HERE to set this episode on HIGH on Apple Podcasts

Today the north gains 2 seconds of daylight,and our days will get longer every day.What can you get done with 2 extra seconds?Check your phone, snap your fingers, have a heartbeat or two.Tomorrow?You get about 10 seconds more.I was gonna tell a time travel joke, but you guys didn’t like it.

National Lee Day (12/21) Lee is also a common surname in England, Canada, Ireland, and China.(meaning plum in Chinese) A popular female name in the 50's; last year about 475 born in the US have that first name…89% of them boys.A few we know and love:Stan Lee, Bruce Lee, & Christopher Lee.Text your fav Lee to let you know you're thinking about them.

National Sangria Day 12/20 Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and Floyd Mayweather walk into a bar.Ali and Mike are waiting patiently to enjoy a glass of sangria...Waiting?Floyd went to the bathroom. If that's not a great...punchline, I don't know what is.

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (12/17) One out of three of us will be wearing one this holiday season. An ugly Christmas sweater I bought had lots of static electricity.So, I returned it to the store.They gave me another one...free of charge. Remember, wearing one is more fun when you do it with friends!You wearing one today?Enjoy a chat about why we do.Street Curb Curiosity -The PodcastCLICK HERE(Apple Podcasts)

National Regifting Day (12/18) That gift that keeps on giving, again and again,and almost half of us do it.I had one friend tell me if I gave them some stupid gift, they'd burn it. So I got them a candle!  Christmas Gift Regifting?Of course an episode with recycled dad jokes…again.Street Curb Curiosity -The "I don't want this" PodcastCLICK HERE for the episode on Apple Podcasts

Holiday Party People!!You know: Family, friends and co-workers.  Oh my!Let's chat (okay rant) about the people we endure at parties and family get togethers during this busy festive season.  How many different personalities types can YOU think of?WARNING: You may need a drink after this holiday sneer and cheer.Street Curb Curiosity - The PodcastIf Apple Podcasts is your holiday party jam: CLICK HERE for the podcast episode

The first one way street opened today in Manhattan in 1791.  Why the first one way street?  To control buggy traffic in the busy Theatre District.And today, that city has the most one way routes out of all the major US areas.Over 300 miles of one way streets in Manhattan alone.I recently saw a theatre production based on the dictionary.It was...a play on words.

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day 12/16 Chocolate covered…what?This year was crazy about chocolate covered crickets, onions and pork roll.They also discovered an Egyptian tomb filled with chocolate and hazelnut.They believe it's the tomb of...Pharaoh Rocher. Savor a few minute chat about some chocolate covered things we love,some we don't and a few that may leave a weird taste in your mouth. Street Curb Curiosity - The PodcastCLICK HERE for the episode on Apple Podcasts

National Cupcake Day (12/15) Originally known as a 1-2-3-4 cake. Why?1 cup/butter, 2 cups/sugar, 3 cups/flour and 4 eggs (plus milk) When first made back in 1796…no such thing as a muffin pan, so you baked them in(wait for it)a pottery CUP! I saw cupcakes everywhere but no people today.The streets were weirdly...desserted. ;0)