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NATIONAL SON’S AND DAUGHTER’S DAY

National Son’s and Daughter’s Day on August 11 brings parents and their children together for quality time. On this day, be with the joys of your life.

Let your children know that you are glad they are part of your life. While listening to the events of their day, share family stories. Find out about their hopes and dreams. Learn what inspires them. Teach them something new, or maybe there’s something they can teach you. Enjoy every day you have with them and spend as much quality time as you can.

Time with our children can be fleeting. Not only do they grow quickly, but their interests and needs change, too. Whether we realize it or not, sons and daughters look up to us. They emulate our behavior – the good and the bad. As much as times change, children don’t. We crave our parent’s approval and acceptance. Our children do, too.

Every child is different. Their personalities uniquely fitted to them. While one child devours books, another may deconstruct every electronic device in the house. The chatterbox keeps us awake on long road trips and the night owl keeps us alert to everything under the stars. No two are the same. That’s exactly how it’s supposed to be. Celebrate them and the parts they play in your family.

NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 DAY

National Spirit of ’45 Day honors the can-do attitude of an entire generation affected by the trials and hardships of World War II. Observed every year on August 14, communities around the country hold events and memorials. Each one honors those who have inspired us, sacrificed, and preserved our nation for future generations.

The day ideally sets out to illustrate the people of the Greatest Generation. Over the years, iconic images have been imprinted on our minds. However, they only tell a part of the story. Still, thousands more remain to be told. Spirit of ’45 Day urges us to explore the history. Listen to the stories. Get involved and help preserve the memories of those who lived it.

Around the world, servicemen and women stepped up to the task in the Pacific, Europe, the Mediterranean or Africa. At home, men and women provided valuable food, parts, and labor. Everyone did their part. The youngest of them managed farm work and took on duties on the homefront. Often, supplies of certain items were low – rubber for tires or leather for shoes for example. And gas, too. Rationing was not uncommon.

The generation innovated. They sacrificed. And roles shifted. While they did, technology advanced, too. As a result, manufacturing faced a new horizon.

Those motivated to do their duty often did so a personal cost. While migrating great distances, sometimes the only means of communication was the post office. Journalists filled in the blanks via radio and newspaper. Their words filled the airwaves or emptied bottles of ink onto pages with their stories. And the nation paid attention.

NATIONAL RASPBERRY BOMBE DAY

National Raspberry Bombe Day on August 11 recognizes this tantalizing frozen dessert. A raspberry bombe creates a beautiful finale to any summer meal. The dessert will be the centerpiece of your meal and tastes delicious, too!

Throughout August, raspberries are ripening. That’s why this is the third raspberry holiday in the month. Who doesn’t love the sweet, juicy berry? And they’re even better frozen into a delicious dessert.

A typical bombe contains sherbet, heavy cream, sugar, chopped nuts, candied fruit and a dash of rum. The dessert is layered using a spherical mold and frozen overnight. With raspberries as the main ingredient, the result creates a terrific centerpiece.

Since one raspberry bush can yield several hundred berries per year, make more than one raspberry bombe. That way you can celebrate two days in a row or share with a friend. While the raspberry bombe is already an eye-catching dessert, add some rose petals to the finished product. Why? They will be a conversation starter. Then you can tell your guests that the raspberries are in the genus Rubus of the rose family.

@shoelady60,

Good evening to you and I am so glad your sister made it safe and sound. 😎🎈💕
I know your mom is having a very good meal and sis will be worn out by the time she
goes to bed tonight.

Kick back you did a great job with Mom. 😘❤️🎈💕

Hey tomorrow last day of the Games and I am not missing anything. 🎈😎

Salud😎💕

@xango,

Good evening the way the plane hit the ground it was out of control my heart goes out
to each and every soul on that plane. 💕

The time we are here is just a tiny speck of time and we all learn to cherish that time. 😎

I think you are an excellent cook and I am sure your husband recovery has a lot to do with
your good cooking. I can only hope you two will be alright for a while.

I too look at my animals through our security camera hey this is OZ we don’t play around
here. 😎I love those animals and I run back and forth to make sure they eat a healthy meal
I am all they have. I like that the animals all trust me. No easy feat in the animal kingdom. 💕

I am catching up on some of the Games but tomorrow well all good things must come to
an end. 😎🎈

I am sending some cooler weather for you OZ is in the 60’s and the good lord has a lot to do
with that. I am happy for the animals they need a break.

Hey take care of your husband and I am so glad he beat Covid. Xango I have had it hubby
and I at the same time due to a visit from my brother and his wife from Colorado. I had to
take meds for mine but I was fine when all was said and done. I am fully vaxxed. 🎈😎