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NATIONAL GARDENING EXERCISE DAY

June 6 is National Gardening Exercise Day on the National Day Calendar as a day to encourage us to maximize the health benefits of gardening. Today we are asking you to learn about gardening and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

Gardening on its own is therapeutic and can be good for your mental health. The fresh air and sunshine both allow you to get Vitamin D is naturally. Vitamin D is essential for absorbing and retaining adequate amounts of calcium and phosphorous, which are good for the bones. In addition, fresh air is rich in oxygen and a great way to circulate the oxygen your blood. Fresh air will clean your lungs, strengthen your immune system, aid in digestion, and increase your energy. Spending time outdoors helps you sleep better and makes you feel happy!

NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION DAY

National Higher Education Day falls on June 6 on the National Day Calendar. This National Day is intended to help you prepare a path towards a higher education degree. Our hope is to share encouraging information for to those interested or already pursuing a higher education degree.

Exponential costs of higher education and the U.S. opportunity gap have turned a college degree into something of a luxury for many Americans. Guiding and motivating future and current college students through the process of preparing for higher education will help increase their chances of graduating with a degree. Today, we are determined to educate and inspire people to pursue a degree in higher education.

Today is a day to encourage students, educators, and families to tackle some of the issues of higher education head-on. By helping students find financial resources, addressing their educational goals, and focusing on their total health and well-being, students will look forward to a successful higher eduation experience. It is equally important to encourage students to graduate from high school. All students must find ways to overcome the challenges in the world. Supporting and encouraging higher education will help students strive for a better future.

The factors that affect the choice of college include academic reputation, availability of desired program, job placement rate, cost of attendance, and location.

College Degree Obstacles
Expense. The cost of attending a college or university continues to rise and can be a major factor on why someone decides not to go to college.
Indecision. Many students change their major multiple times during their college career. Having the proper guidance can help a student focus on a career path they will love.
Family. Commitments to family conflict with educational goals. A family that encourages students to pursue their own dreams paves the way for a better life for everyone.
Unpreparedness. Many students are not prepared for the transition from high school to college. Oftentimes, they find the course work more difficult. Students who have support of peers and mentors can better match abilities to courses. In fact, helping students find services, such as a tutor, will help the student progress.
Mental health. Many students lack solid coping skills for the stressors of academic life, especially at the higher education level. Providing services and direction can help a student overcome and deal with college.
It is my desire to have a National Higher Education Day to educate and promote the many different ways students can fund their education. By having a National Day I will be able to inspire students of all ages to never give up on their dream of receiving a higher education degree! Izamar Olaguez, founder of National Higher Education Day.

About 51 percent of adults in the U.S. consider a college education to be very important. These adults believe that higher education will help them earn higher wages and decrease unemployment. Unfortunately, the majority of colleges admit less than 10 percent of the applicants are actually accepted into a college or university. Luckily, community colleges are an affordable option for anyone to take college courses. In fact, community colleges offer many programs four year college and universities offer through online programs. These programs give students the opportunity to obtain their degree without having the stressors of a large campus.

D-Day

D-Day is June 6 on the National Day Calendar and we are honoring those who fought on the beaches of Normandy, France. This historical day is a reminder of the day troops of Allied forces staged one of the most pivotal attacks against Germany during World War II.

The Battle of Normandy was executed under the codename Operation Overlord and became known as the beginning of the end of World War II. The Battle took place was along a 50 mile stretch of beaches, including Utah and Omaha Beach. While many explanations exist for the name, many believe the word “Day” means nothing more than what it is and the countdown the day and hour of the assault.

The U.S., Britain, and Canada sent more than 160,000 Allied troops under the leadership of General Dwight Eisenhower. The troops manned more than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft the day of the initial landing and is considered one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history. An amphibious military operation requires the use of naval ships to project ground and air power at a designated landing beach. Due to the sheer numbers of troops, ships, and aircraft involved, Operation Overlord required extensive planning. The Battle of Normandy liberated Northern France, but more importantly, began the liberation of millions of people across Europe.

Message to the troops of Normandy: “You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.”

Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, 1944

6 Interesting D-Day Facts
About 150,000 Allied troops successfully carried out their mission to storm the beaches of Normandy. Unfortunately, nearly 10,000 lives were lost on that single day.
The Normandy invasion was a vital turn in the war and turned the tide in the war against the Nazis. The successful mission was a huge blow to Hitler.
The Normandy Invasion is one of the most significant events of WWII.
Allied forces consisted of troops from U.S., Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Greece, New Zealand, Norway, and Poland.
Over 18,000 Allied paratroopers were dropped into the invasion area.
A few months before D-Day, General Eisenhower threatened to quit due to being at odds with Winston Churchill over a controversial plan.

NATIONAL EYEWEAR DAY

June 6 is National Eyewear Day on the National Day Calendar and we clearly see the importance of bringing awareness to eye health and comprehensive eye exams. Join us as we share why taking care of your eyes is important to you health.

Spectacles have been around for about seven centuries, but early versions were only worn by monks and scholars. In fact, the first pair of eyeglasses consisted of two magnifying glasses that were set into bone with a hinge on the nose.

These first glasses were invented in Northern Italy around the late 13th century where eyeglasses were monks who used the spectacles to copy religious manuscripts. They wore them to read as well. Unfortunately, monks and other scholars who wore these eyeglasses had a hard time keeping them on their face.

In 1452, the invention of the printing press caused the demand for eyeglasses to soar. Many manufacturers came up with ways to make them more wearable. However, it wasn’t until 1730 that an optician from London added rods to the frames so that they could rest on the ears. About 22 years later, hinges were added to the rods. Through the years, there have been many eyeglass innovations.

5 Eyewear Innovations
Bifocals were invented in the 1760s. These eyeglasses made it possible to see objects both close up and far away.
Monocles were developed in the late 18th century and were worn around the neck. Interestingly, monocles were mainly worn by aristocrats.
Pince-nez were invented in the late 19th century. These eyeglasses were held in place by a spring-clip between the lenses instead of frames.
Sunglasses are a kind of dark eyeglasses that became popular in America around 1929. Eventually, sunglasses became an essential fashion item still in use today.
Ray-Ban are also knowns as “Aviators.” First developed for pilots in the 1930s, Ray-Ban eyeglasses were are now especially popular with celebrities.
In addition, plastic would change eyewear forever. Since the 1940s, plastic has made it possible to develop frames in a wide range of colors and styles. Some of the most popular eyeglass styles made from plastic have included cat-eye, round-rimmed, and oversized frames.

3 Reasons National Eyewear Day Matters
National Eyewear Day is a reminder for everyone to take good care of their eyes. Here are 3 reasons National Eyewear Day is important:

The day reminds everyone to get yearly comprehensive routine eye exam.
Today is a good day to remind us to keep our prescriptions updated to prevent serious eye problems.
National Eyewear day is also a reminder to protect our eyes from harmful UV rays with a pair of sunglasses.
Today, eyewear continues to not only improve our vision, plus adds elements of style and personality. Imagine John Lennon without his iconic round frames. Would Maverick be Top Gun without his aviators? No one would recognize Harry Caray without his trademark face-covering frames. Can you imagine seeing a picture of Teddy Roosevelt without his frameless glasses?

Eyewear defines, outlines, and punctuates a personality, too. Eyewear can be a little covert. For example, who is Clark Kent without his frames? Though many may have tried, no one wore the dark tortoise shells better than Audrey Hepburn.

3 Fun Fact About Eyewear
About 64% of the adult population wears prescription eyewear.
61% of people who need eyewear are nearsighted and 31 percent are farsighted.
Over 12 million Americans need vision correction, but don’t have any eyewear.
Clearly, eyewear plays a significant role in our lives. From improving vision and protection to providing a variety of style options, it certainly is something to celebrate on National Eyewear Day.

Sheba, Spring brings all the blooms and i guess sinus issues, allergies and congestion are the price we pay. With all the rain from Winter, I did think Spring would be hard for allergies. Hope you get some relief.
Racoons are smart and I don’t know how you can keep one or more away when you have food for the cats. Sounds difficult. Nice you saw a bunny. My hubs still leaves little veggies for a bunny, but I have no idea who eats it unless we track it with our security cameras. One night, we had a single rat on our front door mat. My hubs thought it might be resting.