Stop Embarrassing Yourself

I love the show Heroes, and apparently so do the people of Barbados who have designated today as National Heroes Day.

Today is also the first day of the Floralia. So if you are an ancient Roman (or have any ancient Roman friends) today should be a celebration of dancing, drinking, and flowers to symbolise the cycle of life.

Todays word is:
genial - \JEEN-yuhl; JEE-nee-uhl\ - adjective
1. friendly and cheerful.
2. (of weather) pleasantly mild and warm.

And a happy birthday to Jessica Alba (27), Jorge Garcia (35), Mary McDonnell (56), Ann-Margret (67), Eugene M. Shoemaker (1928-1997) and Kurt Gödel (1906-1978).

Today is World Graphic Design Day. So why not design something. Or just enjoy other peoples designs.

Todays word is:

lissom \LISS-uhm\ also
1. Limber; supple; flexible.
2. Light and quick in action; nimble; agile; active.

Today is World Intellectual Property Day. A day to celebrate corporate stifling of innovation. In celebration you should download a movie off the internet.

Todays word is:

enervate \EN-ur-vayt\ transitive verb
1. To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.
2. To weaken morally or mentally.
3. To unnerve or faze.
4. To partially or completely remove a nerve.

The Red Hat Society is a global society of women approaching the age of 50 or beyond that connects and supports women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom and fulfillment.

Todays word is:

rara avis \RAIR-uh-AY-vis\ noun
A rare or unique person or thing.

Today is the 38th anniversary of the formation of the Republic of The Gambia.
 

Todays word is:

gelid \JEL-id\ adjective
Extremely cold; icy.

Today is World Book Day.  Read a book.  Might I suggest any of the works of William Shakespeare (who would turn 444 today if he hadn’t died in 1616).  Better yet read them online.

Good frend for Iesvs sake forbeare,
To digg the dvst encloased heare.
Blest be ye man yt spares thes stones,
And cvrst be he yt moves my bones.

 Inscription on Shakespeare’s grave