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Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
Sat Jan 2, 2016, 04:54 AM Jan 2016

Daily Holidays - January 2

National Cream Puff Day Although many of us may be unaware, cream puffs actually have their own special celebratory day. Yes, you have heard this correctly. Each and every year, these delectable pastries that we all adore are honoured by those who hold such delights in high esteem. So, what exactly are cream puffs and how have they come to be so popular in modern culture? https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/cream-puff-day/

55-MPH Speed Limit Day Maybe the speed limit id not 55 mph anymore, and that’s likely a good thing, as reducing it to this amount did not really do anyone a particular amount of good. Still, though, this could be the right day day to make a commitment that you will not exceed the speed limit, no matter the situation. The truth is that the speed limit is how much it is for a reason: driving faster could pose serious danger to both you and other drivers on the road. Also, take the time to educate your family and friends about the dangers of not paying attention to safety issues in the car. Make sure your children understand just how much a seat belt could help them in the case of an accident; that a seat belt could, in fact, save their life. Never let anyone who is even the least bit intoxicated drive, even if they’ve “only had one beer”. Make sure your close ones know that driving when physically tired is as dangerous as driving drunk, and that falling to sleep behind the wheel causes thousands of deaths per year. Also, make sure to emphasize how important it is to make sure your car is checked and services regularly and that all of the functions and devices in it responsible for your safety in case of an accident are working properly. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/55-mph-speed-limit-day/

Happy Mew Year for Cats Day Any cat owner will tell you that cats consider themselves to be far, far superior to us mere mortals. They most certainly feel entitled and deserving of all that life has to offer, so why not have a Happy Mew Year Day For Cats Day just for them? https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/happy-mew-year-day-for-cats/

National Motivation and Inspiration Day It’s January 2nd, the beginning of a whole new year, and you’ve just gotten over your hangover—what time could possible be better to be motivated and inspired? You have a whole 365 days ahead of you, and now is the time to start making them count! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/motivation-and-inspiration-day/


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Daily Holidays - January 2 (Original Post) Sherman A1 Jan 2016 OP
Rec fur Happy Mew Year! TexasTowelie Jan 2016 #1
I thought you would like that one Sherman A1 Jan 2016 #4
Rec for Cream Puffs! pinboy3niner Jan 2016 #2
Precisely Sherman A1 Jan 2016 #5
I don't think people even know how to dive 25 in a residential area anymore.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #3
Agreed Sherman A1 Jan 2016 #6
I was trapped in a car with someone who pushes the envelope a while back... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #7
Motivation and Inspiration bigwillq Jan 2016 #8
Happy Mew Year to our Feline Friends! femmocrat Jan 2016 #9
Whenever I think of the 55 MPH speed limit, I think of Opus. malthaussen Jan 2016 #10
K & R for Happy Mew Year meow2u3 Jan 2016 #11
 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
3. I don't think people even know how to dive 25 in a residential area anymore....
Sat Jan 2, 2016, 06:13 AM
Jan 2016

Some people back out of a parking space at school zone speeds.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
6. Agreed
Sat Jan 2, 2016, 06:34 AM
Jan 2016

There is something about folks that just have to travel at Warp 1 across a parking lot that makes one wonder.....

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
7. I was trapped in a car with someone who pushes the envelope a while back...
Sat Jan 2, 2016, 06:53 AM
Jan 2016

We were coming up on an exit with a sharp turn marked 15 mph at 60. I flinched and braced myself, uttered a "Watch it." and she took her eyes off the road and turned on me and ranted about my commenting on her driving. The inner tires actually left the ground on that turn. The car tilted and and all I could think was, "Great, if I hadn't said anything we would have lived."

Found out she ALWAYS drives like that.

malthaussen

(17,066 posts)
10. Whenever I think of the 55 MPH speed limit, I think of Opus.
Sat Jan 2, 2016, 10:55 AM
Jan 2016

When running for President back in the first series, he was questioned about the 55 MPH limit. He claimed it was good because it saves lives. Breathed then did a lovely reductio ad absurdum, pointing out that if 55 saved lives, then 45 would save more... 35, 25, how about zero? To me, this highlights the fact that "saving lives" is more about "acceptable losses" than anything else.

-- Mal

meow2u3

(24,745 posts)
11. K & R for Happy Mew Year
Sat Jan 2, 2016, 03:35 PM
Jan 2016

Happy Mew Year to Max, Ruby, Missy, Stymie, and all the other DU kitties.

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