Ode to September~~~~
September flower--
The Aster which means Star. The association with stars,
clearly references the flowers shape. Colloquial names for
the Aster are Stalwort and Michaelmas Daisy.
~~Melissa Howard~~
September Birthstone--Sapphire--
A birthstone is the "gemstone associated with the date
of one's birth," the wearing of which is commonly thought
to bring good luck or health.
~~Encyclopedia Britannica~~
This is my Mom's birth month and she would of been
84! Happy Birthday, Mom!!!!
ANYONE ELSE BORN THIS MONTH????
Who else was born in September??
Lily Tomlin--Comic
Adam Sandler--Comic
Agatha Cristie--Author
Malcolm Bradbury--Author
Catherine Zeta Jones--Actress
Michael Douglas--Actor
Pink--Musician
Harry Connick Jr.--Musician
Jim Henson--Muppet Creator
Scott Adams--Dilbert Creator
Serena Williams--Athlete
Lance Armstrong--Athlete
Ann Richards--Politician
William H. Taft--27th President
Historical Events in September--
George Eastman recieved a patent for the ROLL-FILM
camera, 1880
Elvis first appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show," 1956
The PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME was dedicated
in Canton , Ohio, 1963
The wreck of the TITANIC was found off the coast
of Newfoundland, 1985
Notable days in September--
Labor Day--7th
Patriot Day--11th
Grandparent's Day--First Sunday after Labor Day
Fall arrives--the 22nd this year
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Read a book day--6th
National peanut day--13th
Peanut lover's unite!
National creme-filled donut day--14th
National Play-dough day--16th
International talk like a Pirate day--19th
Ask a stupid ???? day--28th
National Women's Frienship Day--the
website says to celebrate all month!!
GO LADY BLOGGERS!!!
~Keep on Dreaming~
This was a fun post! Peanut day and creme filled donut day -- I'm there!
ReplyDeletefun post is right! I hope you do this every month
ReplyDeletehappy BDay to your sweet mom-she would have shared her birth month with my baby jessica who will be 12 on the 29th
September is the best month! Yep...Me...I was born in September. My sons family take talk like a pirate day to a whole new level. The fly flags,they dress like pirates, shop like pirates, eat like pirates, scare the UPS man and the grandsons have even attended church wearing eyeliner. It's annual event that keeps growing. Have a wonderful September day!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post .. I love trivia and creme filled donut day is a good one for me :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle
I am new to your blog and it is very interesting. I'm enjoying my visit and I'm a Missouri girl! Twyla
ReplyDelete'Morning Melinda. Amen to September 22, the first day of my favorite season!
ReplyDeleteThanks for not "abandoning" me during this end-of-summer funk...I plan to start reading/writing again. :) And I'm always happy to see your comments. A hug to you.
And now, tally ho...the children await!
PS--I hope you're feeling better! We grown-ups should be exempt from getting sick; we've already been through all that stuff.