Brett Murphy
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Brett Murphy
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National Coffee Break Day: Take A Moment To Pause And Recharge
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National Coffee Break Day: Take A Moment To Pause And Recharge
In a society driven by deadlines, notifications, and nonstop expectations, slowing down can feel almost rebellious. Yet once a year, National Coffee Break Day, observed on January 20, invites us to…
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January 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
National Coffee Break Day: Take A Moment To Pause And Recharge
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Farmhouse Breakfast Week: Honoring Hearty Mornings, Family Tables, and Timeless Traditions
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Farmhouse Breakfast Week: Honoring Hearty Mornings, Family Tables, and Timeless Traditions
Before alarm clocks buzzed and mornings became rushed, breakfast was the most important ritual of the day. In farmhouses across the country, the day began with the creak of wooden floors, the warmt…
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January 19, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Farmhouse Breakfast Week: Honoring Hearty Mornings, Family Tables, and Timeless Traditions
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National Gourmet Coffee Day: A Celebration of Flavor, Craft, and Connection
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National Gourmet Coffee Day: A Celebration of Flavor, Craft, and Connection
There are few daily rituals as universally loved as coffee. For some, it’s the first warm sip that eases the transition from sleep to wakefulness. For others, it’s a companion during late nights, c…
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January 18, 2026 at 9:04 AM
National Gourmet Coffee Day: A Celebration of Flavor, Craft, and Connection
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National Bootlegger’s Day: A Toast to Rebellion, Ingenuity, and American History
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National Bootlegger’s Day: A Toast to Rebellion, Ingenuity, and American History
Every year on January 17, National Bootlegger’s Day takes us back to one of the most paradoxical chapters in American history—Prohibition. What began as a moral crusade to clean up society instead …
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January 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
National Bootlegger’s Day: A Toast to Rebellion, Ingenuity, and American History
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Prohibition Remembrance Day: Remembering a Ban That Changed America
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Prohibition Remembrance Day: Remembering a Ban That Changed America
Each year, Prohibition Remembrance Day invites us to reflect on one of the most ambitious and controversial social experiments in American history—the nationwide ban on alcohol. More than a footnot…
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January 16, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Prohibition Remembrance Day: Remembering a Ban That Changed America
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When You Get Disappointed and Hurt: Learning to Breathe Through the Break
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When You Get Disappointed and Hurt: Learning to Breathe Through the Break
Disappointment and hurt rarely announce themselves with noise. They don’t always arrive as dramatic endings or explosive confrontations. More often, they slip quietly into moments that were suppose…
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January 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
When You Get Disappointed and Hurt: Learning to Breathe Through the Break
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Ratification Day: When a Nation Became a Constitution
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Ratification Day: When a Nation Became a Constitution
Every year on December 7, the United States quietly marks a moment that forever shaped its identity—Ratification Day. On this date in 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Consti…
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January 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Ratification Day: When a Nation Became a Constitution
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National Sunday Supper Day: Bringing Hearts Back to the Table
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National Sunday Supper Day: Bringing Hearts Back to the Table
.In a world that moves faster every day—where calendars are crowded, notifications never stop, and meaningful conversations are often reduced to quick texts—National Sunday Supper Day invites us to…
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January 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
National Sunday Supper Day: Bringing Hearts Back to the Table
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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Honoring Those Who Serve and Protect
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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Honoring Those Who Serve and Protect
Each year on January 9th, communities across the nation observe National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.), a day set aside to recognize and honor the men and women who dedicate their liv…
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January 9, 2026 at 8:43 AM
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Honoring Those Who Serve and Protect
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Invisible Pain Day: Honoring the Struggles We Cannot See
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Invisible Pain Day: Honoring the Struggles We Cannot See
Not all pain leaves bruises.Not every battle shows up in medical charts.And not every struggle has a name that others recognize. Invisible Pain Day exists to honor the millions of people who carry …
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January 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Invisible Pain Day: Honoring the Struggles We Cannot See
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Invisible Pain Day: Honoring the Struggles We Cannot See
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Invisible Pain Day: Honoring the Struggles We Cannot See
Not all pain leaves bruises.Not every battle shows up in medical charts.And not every struggle has a name that others recognize. Invisible Pain Day exists to honor the millions of people who carry …
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January 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Invisible Pain Day: Honoring the Struggles We Cannot See
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Manuary: A Month for Men’s Health, Growth, and Well-Being
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Manuary: A Month for Men’s Health, Growth, and Well-Being
January is often seen as a month of fresh starts, fitness goals, and self-improvement. But in recent years, a growing movement has added deeper meaning to the new year: Manuary—a time dedicated to …
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January 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Manuary: A Month for Men’s Health, Growth, and Well-Being
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NATIONAL CUDDLE UP DAY 🤍
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NATIONAL CUDDLE UP DAY 🤍
In a world that moves faster every year—where deadlines, notifications, and expectations compete for our attention—there is something quietly powerful about slowing down and simply holding one anot…
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January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
NATIONAL CUDDLE UP DAY 🤍
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National Hot Tea Month: A Warm Cup of Comfort for Body and Soul
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National Hot Tea Month: A Warm Cup of Comfort for Body and Soul
January may be one of the coldest months of the year, but it also brings one of the coziest celebrations—National Hot Tea Month. As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s no better ti…
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January 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
National Hot Tea Month: A Warm Cup of Comfort for Body and Soul
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National Slow Cooking Month: Finding Comfort, Patience, and Connection One Meal at a Time 🍲
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National Slow Cooking Month: Finding Comfort, Patience, and Connection One Meal at a Time 🍲
January marks National Slow Cooking Month, a time to celebrate one of the most comforting and intentional ways to prepare food. In a world dominated by instant gratification, fast food, and packed …
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January 5, 2026 at 11:05 PM
National Slow Cooking Month: Finding Comfort, Patience, and Connection One Meal at a Time 🍲
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When the Past Is Haunting You While You’re Trying to Move Forward
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When the Past Is Haunting You While You’re Trying to Move Forward
Moving forward is often described as a clean break—a fresh start, a new chapter, a chance to leave everything behind. But real life rarely works that way. For many people, the past doesn’t stay in …
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January 4, 2026 at 10:19 PM
When the Past Is Haunting You While You’re Trying to Move Forward
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National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
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National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day is a sweet celebration of one of the most nostalgic and indulgent treats around. Observed each year on January 3rd, this day honors the perfect harmony of rich…
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January 3, 2026 at 7:45 PM
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
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Trying to Live Again While I Am Broken and Damaged
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Trying to Live Again While I Am Broken and Damaged
For the past decade, I have been beaten down, broken and damaged. I have died twice. Paul brought me back to life. Twice. Once in life and once from the afterlife. I flatlined from a massive stroke…
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January 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Trying to Live Again While I Am Broken and Damaged
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NEW YEAR’S EVE: Standing at the Threshold of Time
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NEW YEAR’S EVE: Standing at the Threshold of Time
New Year’s Eve is a rare moment in our lives—a pause between what has been and what is yet to come. It is the final heartbeat of a year filled with experiences that shaped us, challenged us, and ca…
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December 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE: Standing at the Threshold of Time
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Another Year Without Our Loved Ones
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Another Year Without Our Loved Ones
Another year has arrived—and with it, the familiar ache of knowing our loved ones are not here to step into it with us. While the world celebrates fresh starts and new beginnings, grief often stand…
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December 30, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Another Year Without Our Loved Ones
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Dealing with Grief While Getting Ready for the New Year
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Dealing with Grief While Getting Ready for the New Year
As the calendar turns and the promise of a new year approaches, the world seems to move forward with energy, celebration, and hope. For those who are grieving, however, this transition can feel hea…
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December 28, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Dealing with Grief While Getting Ready for the New Year
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National Thank-You Note Day: The Power of Gratitude in Written Words
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National Thank-You Note Day: The Power of Gratitude in Written Words
Every year on National Thank-You Note Day, we’re reminded that some of the most meaningful gestures don’t come with a price tag—they come from the heart. In a world filled with quick texts, emojis,…
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December 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
National Thank-You Note Day: The Power of Gratitude in Written Words
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