Author: Lisa Mungovan

A coyote showed up in a California school last week. The coyote wandered into an 8th grade classroom in Los Angeles, just before students came in. He was safely removed and released to the wild. Maybe it was Wile E Coyote, trying to get smart enough to catch the Roadrunner!

Imagine losing your pet, then seeing him on TV years later. That’s what happened to a man in Wisconsin. Dwight Gary’s dog, Payday, went missing from his yard 2 years ago, after fireworks scared him. When Dwight saw a television commercial advertising dogs for adoption, he recognized his old pal. They’re now happily reunited!

A few years ago, someone in Ireland found some metal mesh in a drainpipe. After pulling it out with a digger, they stored it in their shed. Recently, they realized it was actually a chain mail vest. They brought it to the Museum of Ireland, and learned the chain mail was 800 years old!

Back in February, we celebrated Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day. Now it’s the Southern Hemisphere’s turn. If it’s winter where you live, and you want to chase it away, go outside at noon, wave your hands above your head, and chant “Hoodie-hoo!” The people sick of summer, would happily send some heat your way.

Quick, cover your kitty’s ears. It’s Take Your Cat To The Vet Day. They need their vaccinations just like humans! It’s also Eat A Peach Day. A big, juicy, peach, is delicious on a hot summer day. Since today’s also Be An Angel Day, do nice things for people. Like giving them a peach!

With climate change threatening the planet, people are trying to use less coal. In West Virginia, an old coal mine is getting a new life, as a lavender field. Appalachian Botanical uses the lavender in lotions and essential oils. They also have beehives, who love the lavender crops. Lavender smells better too!

Who is your favorite poet? Right now it might be Dr. Seuss or Shel Silverstein. As you get older and explore other poets, maybe it will be Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, or Shakespeare. Maybe you’ll become, your own favorite poet! Spend the day reading or writing poems, in honor of Poet’s Day.

Today is Spumoni Day. Even though it’s often hard to find, it’s my favorite ice cream flavor! It has cherry, pistachio, and chocolate layers with candied fruits and nuts. It’s also Senior Citizens Day. Seniors can tell you awesome stories about the olden days before cell phones. Just ask!

Do you do the same thing every day? Even if it’s something you love, like playing video games, your brain would like to try something new for Break The Monotony Day. Start with something new for breakfast. Next, how about a treasure hunt, for Geocaching Day? Check out Geocaching.com, to get started. Good luck!

Bees are essential to pollinate crops, but honey bee populations have been declining. You can help the honey bees by planting more flowers, setting out water for them, and not using pesticides. Or start a beehive! Say thank you to a bee today, for World Honey Bee Day!