5/21/26 - When We Just Don't Care, Cleaning, and International Tea Day
- bribriny
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Thursday 5/21/26
Celebrate:
American Red Cross Founder's Day
Brown Bag It Thursday
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Hummus Day
I Need a Patch for That Day
International Chardonnay Day
International Tea Day
National Aperitif Day
National Memo Day
National Notebook Day
National Strawberries and Cream Day
National Waiters and Waitresses Day
Rapture Party Day
Sister Maria Hummel Day
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
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From a Facebook post
What minor “jerk” behavior in public should result in an immediate fine?
Using speakerphone. No one wants to hear your phone call.
Coughing into the air like a baby, because even toddlers know to cover their mouths.
Throwing a cigarette butt on the ground.
Thinking your dog is leashed on a long leash. If you’re not in control and I have to purposely make noise to let you know I’m going to pass, you’re not in control, and your dog isn’t “leashed”.
Bluetooth speakers on hiking trails and camp sites.
Not keeping the door open for people behind you
Bumping into others because you're "phone face"
People (obliviously or knowingly) blocking aisles while they chat as people with shopping carts are trying to get around them to do their business
Not using a turn signal
Taking up more than one parking space or parking crooked purposely.
Treating service staff with disrespect.
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A study of odors in homes reveals those homes with the most carpeting are the most likely to smell.
How do you help your carpets?
Method 1: Baking Soda for Light Odors and Dust Buildup
When your carpet has that general “old” smell from dust and everyday wear, baking soda is your best friend. This simple ingredient works by absorbing odors rather than just masking them.
Method 2: White Vinegar Solution for Moisture and Mildew Issues
If your carpet smells musty or has that damp, moldy odor, you’re likely dealing with moisture problems. White vinegar is naturally antimicrobial and helps eliminate mold and mildew odors.
Method 3: Enzyme Cleaners for Pet-Related Odors
Pet accidents are probably the trickiest carpet odors to eliminate because they often penetrate deep into the padding. Regular cleaners might mask the smell temporarily, but enzyme cleaners actually break down the odor-causing compounds.
Method 4: How to Clean a Smelly Carpet from Food Spills
Food spills can create stubborn odors, especially greasy or protein-based foods. The combination of dish soap and warm water cuts through grease while eliminating smells.
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A survey finds we stop worrying about what other people think of us at the age of 46. The survey of adults 55+ also found we don’t feel comfortable in our own skin until we turn 42.
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Experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there are mental health benefits from doing manual chores. In fact Zen apprentices, or “unsui” monks, spend much of their time cleaning. Doing simple tasks encourages mindfulness and produces a concrete sense of achievement.
Holly Schiff, a clinical psychologist, says, “Repetitive, physical activities like cleaning can be regulating for the nervous system because they’re predictable, structured and give a clear sense of completion.”
That gives people a feeling of control and grounding.
Plus, you can immediately see the result of what you’ve done, “which can be satisfying in a way that many cognitive or emotional tasks aren’t,” she says.
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Today’s Useless Fact of the Day - International Tea Day
Whether you are drinking Black, Green, Oolong, White, or Yellow tea, it all comes from a single evergreen shrub: Camellia sinensis.
It’s entirely due to how the leaves are processed and oxidized after they are picked. Black tea is fully oxidized (which darkens the leaves), while green tea is quickly heated to stop oxidation completely.
Aside from water, tea is the most consumed beverage on the planet. Globally, humans drink roughly 3 billion cups of tea every single day. That completely eclipses coffee, beer, and carbonated soft drinks combined.
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