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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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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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. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

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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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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. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2009. All Rights Reserved.

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.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2009. All Rights Reserved.