Lest We Forget, D-Day Remembered

There didn't seem to be much mention of it yesterday. With so much ekse in the news, a little event like D-Day can easily get overlooked.

Two-thirds of a century have passed since that morning in Normandy, June 6, 1944.

That's when the invasion and ensuing battles that would change the complexion of World War II and lead to the Allied victory in Europe were launched.

The ranks of the men who participated in that event and survived are dwindling. Someone just  18 at the time would be about 85 now. Most would be older than this.

This was a day that represented tremendous planning, strategies, and secrecy. Then it represented tremendous timing and coordination to execute it to perfection. Then it took courage and valor to storm that beach as a storm of gunfire rained down. This was how we were successful in shortening the war and preserving the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.

We must not forget the bravery that the world witnessed on this day.

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12 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • June 07 2010 11:55PM

National Cancer Survivors Day

Today is "National Cancer Survivors Day." If you or someone in your family has been affected by cancer ("the big 'C'") - and has survived it, today is your day. Many do not survive cancer, but for those that have, this day has been established.

It is celebrated on the first Sunday in June, and today marks the 23rd anniversary of the event.

It is celebrated worldwide although is it called "National." It is being observed throughout the US and Canada, and other participating nations.

For all cancer survivors, may you have many healthy years ahead of you.

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6 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • June 06 2010 09:06PM

Speechless Sundays - "Memorial Day"

 

Steve Hoffacker's Speechless Sundays Photos

 

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Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are as taken and have not been cropped, edited, or enhanced in anyway.

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10 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • May 30 2010 10:47PM

Happy Armed Forces Day, America's Service Men & Women

Today. the third Saturday in May, is the day designated as "Armed Forces Day." It's a day to commemorate and celebrate all those men and women who wear the uniform of our country - to preserve the freedoms we hold so dear.

It's a day to say thank you. It's a day to reflect, but it's a day to celebrate the contribution that our armed forces make to the fabric of American life.

We say "well done and thank you."

 

Steve Hoffacker's Photos

 

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

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Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are as taken and have not been cropped, edited, or enhanced in anyway.

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10 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • May 15 2010 10:24PM

Happy Patriots' Day, Fellow Patriots

Happy Patriots' Day to all of us. Today is the actual date of the celebration, April 19. It is observed on the 3rd Monday in April, but the day itself refers to April 19, 1775 - a Wednesday, when the "shot heard round the world" was fired on Lexington Green in Massachusetts to begin our battle for independence from Great Britian.

Today also is the traditional running of the Boston Marathon and a home day game for the Boston Redsox.

With the modern tea party movement replicating this time when many citizens fought for what they believed in - a less oppressive government and smaller tax burden, today has even more significance than past Patriots' Days.

Notice the spelling. It is plural possessive - it belongs to all of us, not just one person (often misspelled as "Patriot's" Day). Also not to be confused with the recently established Patriot Day to commemorate Septemebr 11, 2001. Seems they could have come up with a more original name for 9/11 - as if it needed a special name at all.

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20 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • April 19 2010 06:14AM

February Is The Month Of Observances

I know that Punxsutawney Phil doesn't show up until tomorrow and that it may still look and feel a lot like winter in many parts of the country, but spring isn't that far away.

Actually, the groundhog leads off an entire month of festivities - beginning tomorrow. For a short month, February has a tremendous number of important dates.

After Groundhog Day tomorrow - and election day here in South Florida - we have the beginning of the NASCAR season on the 6th, followed by the Daytona 500 and Valentine’s Day on the 14th. You'd think Valentine's Day and the Daytona 500 wouldn't have to compete for the same day.

Don’t forget the Super Bowl in Miami on the 7th. Even if you don’t like football or either team that is playing, you have to tune in to watch those $2.5 million plus commercials. If nothing else, they make great topics of conversation - and fodder for blogs.

For those in the north, the 12th is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. For those who still remember, the 22nd is George Washington’s birthday. Now we celebrate just one day on the 15th as President’s Day.

New Orleans is featured twice this month — once for playing in the Super Bowl on the 7th and again for hosting Mardi Gras on the 16th. Ash Wednesday is the 17th.

Then we open Major League Baseball spring training at the end of the month.

Have I left something out? Quite possibly. This is going to be a busy month.

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13 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • February 01 2010 09:22AM

Talk About Being In A Pickle

Being in a pickle usually means being stuck with having to make an unpleasant decision, or facing an uncertain situation. In baseball, it means being caught in a rundown between bases - actyally not unsimilar to the usual definition.

Today, in NYC, you can experience a different type of pickle. It is their International Pickle Day. Sweet.

Have a dilly of a day at the fesitval.

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4 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • October 04 2009 01:01PM

A Special Place For Many Of Today's Posts

As you are posting your articles about parades, fireworks, and hometown traditions and celebrations, post them to your Localism but also to the relatively new group on Active Rain called "Observances and Celebrations." This is the perfect group for today's activities across this land.

Have a great 4th, and I look forward to seeing many of your posts on "Observances and Celebrations."

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18 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • July 04 2009 11:57AM

A Day Full Of Observances

Today, June 21st, is full of observances and just the type of day my relatively new group "Observances and Celebrations" was designed for.

First - in no particular order - today is Father's Day. Happy Father's Day!

Next, it is the first official day of summer. To honor the occasion, today is the hottest day of the year so far - well into the 90s.

Then, today is Sunday - the first day of the week - and for many a day of rest, relaxation, worship, and family time.

There may other significances about today also (birthdays, anniversaries, local festivals), but just these three is a lot to pack into one day.

Enjoy your very special Sunday - and don't forget to visit and join our new group!

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To learn more about my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

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14 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • June 21 2009 03:15PM