that it's time for an Etsybloggers blog carnival post again? The topic I've chosen this time is a "did you know... that March is:
* Irish American Month
* Music in Our Schools Month
* National Craft Month
* National Frozen Food Month
* National Irish American Heritage Month- designated by Congress in 1995.
* National Nutrition Month
* National Peanut Month
* National Women's History Month
* Poetry Month
* Red Cross Month
* Social Workers Month
and we're being asked which one means the most to us, why, and how do we celebrate.
I'm going to tackle a few here, in no particular order.
Music in the Schools Month means so much to me because both my children were active participants in music. Kyle played the piano and the trumpet, keeping up with trumpet until he graduated from high school. Laura played the piano in elementary school, and has played the clarinet since 6th grade. She is graduating in August from the University of Georgia, after having played in the marching band for 4 years, and in concert bands every spring. AND, she's not a music major, but has found that music has enriched her life in so many ways, including introducing her to her boyfriend.
National Peanut Month means a lot to me because I live in the state of Georgia, and the recent salmonella tragedy that originated in a peanut processing plant here, has hurt so many of the other Georgia peanut farmers and peanut plants. Shame on the Peanut Corp. of America.
National Nutrition Month also means a lot to me because I'm a Weight Watchers leader, and encourage healthy eating as a part of my job. I am going to mention it next week at my meetings when we discuss making eating out fit in our lives.
And finally, National Craft Month means so much because it is a part of my identity. That is what I do, and I celebrate that everyday, all year long, and encourage others to find their artistic selves through arts and crafts. Today, March 21, is also National Quilting Day, and currently, I am focusing on making quilts. There is just something about putting scraps of fabric together in a pattern that is so satisfying, and I find I'm enjoying it more and more.
Almost forgot, National Women's History Month because, well, I AM a woman.
March is especially rich in honoring things that mean a lot to me, but I have a sneaking suspicion that every month has something or someone to honor.
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6 comments:
Great Blog Carnival....I was in the band as well and it made a world of difference in my life and academics.
Thanks for sharing.
What fun randomness!
funny - I never knew about most of these national month celebrations! Always learning something from our fella etsybloggers.... {:-D
What a fun post! There's a lot going on for the month of March- and I have a secret love of Marching Bands! Thanks for sharing!
Great post and a lovely quilt!
I like the Month of Music post! :)
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