Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: August 18th, 2022. Would you look at the holidays being celebrated today and let me know which holiday you most want to celebrate and why. Charlie and I will practice writing bad poetry in his Homeschool Language Arts Class this more. Would you like to join us?
Bad Poetry Day– This holiday is always held on August 18th.
Bad Poetry Day is a day to create some really bad verse. But, why you ask? Perhaps, the answer is simply “because you can”. Maybe, it exists to allow us to better appreciate good poetry. Or, perhaps it is to be written to irritate someone……
According to Wellcat.com, the creators of this day, the intention is to gather a group of old high school friends, and write some really bad poetry together. Then, send the poetry to your old high school teacher. Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun……
Today’s Poem dedicated to you, the reader:
So, you’re a poet
But you don’t know it.
Try writing some verse
But, don’t be terse.
After it’s writ,
It will read like……….
To celebrate this special holiday, it is not enough to just write some bad poetry. Rather you need to read it to someone, or give it to someone to read.
Walt Whitman is probably turning in his grave today.
History and Origin of Bad Poetry Day:
This special day was actually created by the good folks at Wellcat.com. They have created a number of special days and have actually copyrighted them so they can profit by it. Dontcha just love America!?
You are so lucky! Whether you realize it or not, it is a stroke of serendipity that you arrived at this webpage, as today is Serendipity Day. Think of it as a blessing in disguise, as you can expect unexpected events to occur today. And, they will be happy events.
The word “Serendipity ” was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754. He took it from a Persian fairy tale “The Three Princes of Serendip”. It was written over 1,000 years ago. According to the Miriam-Webster Dictionary, Serendipity is: “the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for”. Serendipity is not fate. It’s similar to luck. Perhaps best of all, serendipity can occur each and every day of your life!
When you think about it, serendipity comes from a positive, uplifting attitude and lifestyle. If you think positive, good things, unexpected things can and will happen. Importantly, if we are thinking positive, we are most likely subconsciously looking for serendipity. With a positive attitude, we will recognize serendipity each time if occurs.
I hope you really benefit from Serendipity Day. As for me, I’m anxiously awaiting winning the lottery today. Now, where did I put that ticket!?
Today’s Movie: “Serendipity (2001), starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale
History and Origin of Serendipity Day:
This holiday was created in 2010 by Madeline Kay, the Serendipity Lady. Madeline created this day to “Dare to dream, expect the best, and to pursue your passion.” She goes on to say that serendipity is no accident. Rather, it is an attitude or lifestyle where you reach for the unexpected and for happy surprises.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
