3/20/26 - Spring! Happiness, Post Office, and Weekend Reset
- bribriny
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Friday 3/20/26
Celebrate:
Alien Abduction Day
Atheist Pride Day
Bibliomania Day
Crawfish Cravers Awareness Day
French Language Day
Great American Meatout
Hufflepuff Pride Day - That's Me!!!!
International Astrology Day
International Day of Happiness
International Earth Day
National Bock Beer Day
National Jump Out! Day
National Kiss Your Finace Day
National Preschool Teacher Appreciation Day
Proposal Day!
Snowman Burning
Won't You Be My Neighbor Day
World Day of Theater of Children and Young People
World Frog Day
World Sparrow Day
World Storytelling Day
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Spring officially begins today at precisely 10:46 a.m., when the sun's rays fall directly on the equator. The Equinox. Day and Night are roughly equal.
Regardless of where you live on Earth, the equinox is one of two days a year (the other being autumn) when the sun rises precisely in the east and sets precisely in the west.
Bonus Fact
Every 15 Earth years, the planet Saturn also experiences equinoxes. The next equinox to occur on Saturn will be on on Oct. 10, 2054. (Feels like a 15 year winter this year..doesn't it?
One of the most persistent myths is that you can only balance an egg on its end during the equinox due to a unique gravitational alignment. This is false! While it’s a fun tradition, you can successfully balance an egg any day of the year if you have patience and a steady hand.
Today’s Useless Fact of the Day -
The Christian holiday of Easter is tied directly to the first day of spring. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. The full moon is April 1st..no kidding.
The name "Easter" is believed to be derived from Eostre, a pagan Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility, often symbolized by hares and eggs.
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New Movies in Theaters this Weekend
Project Hail Mary - Based on the Andy Weir book, let's go to space again! Starring Ryan Gosling, Ken Leung, Sandra Hüller, Milana Vayntrub, and Lionel Boyce.
The Pout-Pout Fish - Based on the book, this animated adventure film stars the talent of Nick Offerman, Jordin Sparks, Miranda Otto, Amy Sedaris, Remy Hii, Mark Coles Smith, Nina Oyama, and Nazeem Hussain.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - This weekends Horror film with Elijah Wood, David Cronenberg, Kathryn Newton, Samara Weaving, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, and Nestor Carbonell.
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The 2026 World Happiness Report was officially released.
For the 9th year in a row, Finland has taken the top spot.
We are #23 right about where we were last year.
A new metric in this year’s report shows a high correlation between happiness and "green proximity"—the ability to reach a park or natural space within a 5-minute walk.
The UN International Day of Happiness.
This year’s theme explores the relationship between social media and happiness, highlighting the potential challenges for our well-being as well as ways we can all use tech for good.
Here are three ways you can put happiness first and create a healthier, more intentional relationship with social media:
Step 1: Choose
Be mindful of if, when and how much you are on social media.
Pause and ask yourself, “What do I really want to do right now?” Keep a list of analogue activities you can do instead, like playing music, drawing, gardening or going outside for a walk.
Set a timer so scrolling is a short snack rather than a wormhole.
Give your mind space to think, keep the bedroom phone free, try a ‘digital sabbath’.
Step 2: Connect
Don’t let scrolling be a substitute for real connection.
Phone a friend for a chat, or send some voice notes, instead of scrolling.
Make plans offline, get excited about your next adventure with loved ones.
Use social media to connect with supportive friends and communities that are meaningful to you.
Step 3: Curate
Personalize your experience to support your wellbeing.
Follow plenty of positive accounts - bloom scroll, don’t doom scroll.
Share and amplify uplifting stories, messages and ideas, be aware of misinformation.
Be kind in the comments, it matters more than you think.
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The United States Postal Service is proposing a price hike for First-Class stamps.
During a congressional hearing on Tuesday, Postmaster General David Steiner discussed the mailing agency's prolonged financial struggles and the dwindling use of mail among Americans.
He says, So, less than a year from now the Postal Service will be unable to deliver the mail if we maintain the status quo."
Steiner proposed that the first-class stamp be priced at 95 cents, nearly 23% higher than the current cost of 78 cents. The Postmaster General said the First-Class stamp in the U.S. is the "lowest-priced in the industrialized world."
You can help! Send a letter to someone today!
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The Weekend Reset is a big trend this year.
as a direct response to digital burnout and "always-on" culture. Unlike a traditional "to-do list," a reset is an intentional series of rituals designed to reclaim your mental space and environment before the new week begins.
Also the digital Sabbath. deliberate "unpluging" from all screens—often starting Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
Besides relaxing, light cleaning, meal planning, laundry, and planning for the upcoming week to help reduce stress.
The key is keeping it simple, but still getting things accomplished.
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This is the weirdest fitness trend of the year. People are literally making butter while they run by carrying bags of cream. It’s being called "Culinary CrossFit."
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