AUG 18, 26 (1 / 2).. SERENDIPITY DAY..

Thanks to NATIONAL TODAY we have Serendipity Day.

Serendipity ?

Serendipity is the emergence and development of events by chance.

Serendipity is the capacity to make intriguing discoveries by chance.

Serendipity is also described as a happy accident or a pleasant surprise.

Serendipity Day is celebrated to encourage people to confront unexpected good fortune.

Below we see what Wikipedia has to say.

Serendipity is an unplanned fortunate discovery.

The concept is often associated with scientific and technological breakthroughs, where accidental discoveries led to new insights or inventions. Many significant discoveries in history were serendipitous, including penicillin, Post-it notes, Popsicles, and the microwave oven, arising from unforeseen circumstances that were then recognized and capitalized upon.

The word ‘serendipity’ has been around since the mid-1700s, but it was officially recognized for the first time in 2010. In general, serendipity refers to the capacity to make intriguing discoveries by chance.

If you would like to read more, just click onto the below NATIONAL TODAY website link..

https://nationaltoday.com/serendipity-day/

Our Lucky Story..

Patti and I met on August the 6th, 1992, in Anchorage, Alaska, 100% because of Serendipity! 

To read Part 2 of this 2 part series of Posts, either continue to scroll down or click onto our below link..

https://bobbacaps.blogspot.com/2026/08/aug-18-26-2-2-never-give-up-day.html

AUG 18, 26 (2 / 2).. NEVER GIVE UP DAY..

Well hello once again NATIONAL TODAY..

I want to begin with one of my all time favorite Poems.

Don't Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low but the debts are high,

And you want to smile but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,

Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.

 

Life is strange with its twists and turns,

As every one of us sometimes learns,

And many failures turn about

When we might have won had we stuck it out.

Don’t give up though the pace seems slow –

You may succeed with another blow.

 

Success is failure turned inside out –

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,

You can never tell how close you are,

It may be near when it seems so far;

So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit –

It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.

There seem to be several authors to Don't Quit. One was John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892). I will assume the Poem is in the Public Domain.

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NEVER GIVE UP DAY..

Never Give Up Day arrives every August 18th, inspiring us to embrace perseverance and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

This day reminds us that with unwavering determination, we can overcome obstacles and achieve our dreams. Take time to reflect on your own journey, celebrate small victories, and motivate those around you to keep pushing forward.

Oprah Winfrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Jobs, and Lakshmi Mittal are billionaires who have one thing in common — the determination to never give up.

Then in a "Class of Her Very Own" we have Helen Keller!

Helen Keller, born in 1880, overcame the profound challenges of being deaf and blind from a young age to become a world-renowned author, activist, and lecturer.

Just in case you would like to read more, please click onto the below NATIONAL TODAY website link..

https://nationaltoday.com/never-give-up-day/

Cap and Patti

AUG 14, 26.. LOVE YOUR BOOKSHOP DAY..

Hello and Yes! Welcome NATIONAL TODAY to our website.

Love Your Bookshop Day celebrates the invaluable role of local bookshops every August 14th.

Books!! I hear the word and I can't help but think of Patti and her love and passion for reading books, both hand held hard cover as well as paperbacks, and oh yes! e-books on her Amazon Kindle!

Speaking of Amazon, just look at and read the below image..

Amazon is responsible for a whopping 40% of U.S. New Book Sales!! 

The education of the Public is dependent on the type of books read. The more people read, the more people have access to the information they need to do their best. People can apply the knowledge they receive from the books they read and are better equipped to make better decisions in their lives.

While exact numbers fluctuate, the American Booksellers Association reports a significant increase in independent bookstores in recent years, with over 2,500 locations across the U.S. in 2023. This growth reflects a renewed appreciation for local, curated literary spaces.

According to a 2023 Pew Research Center study, the average American adult reads approximately 14 books per year, with print books remaining the most popular format. This figure underscores a consistent interest in reading across the population..

Patti on the other hand, reads between 3 and 4 books a week! 

A beautiful Bookstore!!

Just in case you would like to read more, please click onto the below NATIONAL TODAY Holiday website link..

https://nationaltoday.com/love-your-bookshop-day/

There you have it!

Patti and Cap

AUG 9, 26.. NATIONAL HAND HOLDING DAY..

Hello NATIONAL TODAY.. How nice of you to join us!

This sounds like a very nice Holiday!

National Hand Holding Day arrives every August 9th.

This day emphasizes the importance of touch, fostering affection and connection across all relationships, from romantic partners to family and friends. Reach out and connect, offer support, or simply share a moment of closeness with those you cherish.

A study conducted by the University of North Carolina further demonstrated the remarkable effects of holding hands. 

During the study, several couples were assembled and told to give speeches. In the events leading up to their presentations, one-half of the couples sat together and held hands, after which they embraced for 20 seconds while another group sat away from their significant others before giving their speech. 

When tested, it was discovered that the people who were separated from their partners had higher heart rates and their blood pressures rose twice as high as the couples who held hands and hugged each other. This illustrates the positive effects that hand holding can have on people’s emotions and stress levels.

We always like to give you a link to NATIONAL TODAY Holidays website. Just in case you would like to read more, please click onto the below link.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-hand-holding-day/

There you have it, all of you Hand Holders!

Yes! Oh Yes! Patti and hold hands a lot. Sitting in meetings. Watching television. Walking out in public. In bed as I read to Patti and as we just visit.

Cap and Patti

JUL 31, 26.. JELLY BEANS..

Well Hello There NATIONAL TODAY ..

So nice to have you with us!

National Jump for Jelly Beans Day lights up July 31st.

Today is your sweet excuse to savor your favorite flavors, discover new ones, and share the joy with friends and family. Gather your favorite assortment, try a new recipe, or simply appreciate the chewiness of these delightful treats.

The 40th U.S. President, Ronald Reagan, was famously fond of jelly beans, particularly the Jelly Belly brand.

Have fun reading much more about Jelly Beans on the below NATIONAL TODAY Holiday website..

https://nationaltoday.com/national-jump-for-jelly-beans-day/

Now?

IF (oh yes the BIG IF) you want to read about Avocados, then jump on over to.. 

https://babakaps.net/?p=80811 

And check out Patti's write up on For What It's Worth.

Smiles .. Cap and Patti

JUL 30, 26.. HUGS..

HUGS / HUGGING..

From NATIONAL TODAY Holidays...

Share a Hug Day arrives every July 30th.

This holiday highlights the profound benefits of physical affection for emotional and mental well-being

Dr. Tiffany Field is a leading researcher in the field of touch therapy and the director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Her extensive work has demonstrated the profound physical and psychological benefits of touch, including reducing stress hormones, improving immune function, and alleviating pain. Her research underscores the importance of physical affection in human development and well being.

To read more, please click onto the below NATIONAL TODAY website link..

IF you do check the below link, way down toward the very end under the heading, The History of Share a Hug Day, read the story of the creator of Share A Hug Day, Mike Brundrit.

https://nationaltoday.com/share-a-hug-day/

I just went and gave Patti a nice hug!

Cap and Patti

JUL 29, 26.. NOW BACK TO JUL 29, 2010 with GULLIBLE

Here we all go!

Back with Gullible to July the 29th, 2010..

A very, very intense Blast From Gullible's Past..

Not every day in her life has been flowers and birds and wonderful Safari visits to far away lands!

Stumbling through the Alzheimer’s Memorial Garden

Can’t you control him, angry eyes demand

As he stumbles through the flowers. I will

Try to corral him before he tramples more,

Even though a scream lies fallow in my heart.

I’m too tired to care, whether about tomorrow

Or what they think. I’m just trying to cope.

To read that long ago sad Post please click onto the below link..

https://gullible-gulliblestravels.blogspot.com/2010/07/hola-ole-sestina-time.html

Whewie Gullible! Whewie! Quite a journey..

Cap and Patti