No matter what kind of calendar you use, jot down these notable dates in September

Published 11:37 am Sunday, September 15, 2024

By Terri Cowart Frazier

I am old school and have yet to embrace the calendar option on my cell phone, even though my daughter has told me how convenient it can be. I still like having a calendar on my desk — one I can use to pencil in appointments and events. My desk calendar also serves as a spot for me to write down phone numbers, addresses or small notes about things I need to remember. Perhaps a cell phone calendar offers these amenities, but I am booked. There is just no room on my calendar for me to pencil in one more thing to learn.

And just so you know, my handy dandy desk calendar also has significant days already posted. Not family birthdays and anniversaries and such. It’s more like major holidays, the beginning and ending of daylight savings time, the first day of seasons, Grandparents Day and a couple other less notable events.

In looking over what I have already written in my calendar for September, I thought, just for kicks, it might be fun to Google and check out if there are any other obscure events that may be tied to the month — events I need to remember.

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On holidayinsights.com I found a few for September, one of which was National Pet Memorial Day. Unfortunately, it is observed on the second Sunday in September. Oops. missed that one by a few days, but thankfully, it doesn’t take a special day to remember my beloved Ruby. She was part of our family for more than 10 years and I still miss her cute little Jack Russell self. So much so, I have made it clear to the family, no more pets for me.

Then there is Wife Appreciation Day, which is September 15. I may need to put this one on hubby’s calendar.

World Gratitude Day is observed on September 21. I have so much to be grateful for, this one definitely needs to be added to my calendar.

One of the holiday insights on September 28 is Ask a Stupid Question Day. I personally think this should be added to all calendars, desktop and digital.

Other daily holidays, special days and “wacky days” that remained on the website for September 2024 included:

September 14

National Cream-Filled Donut Day

September 15

National Women’s Friendship Day – The third Sunday in September.

September 16

National Play-Doh Day

September 17

National Apple Dumpling Day

September 18 

National Cheeseburger Day

September 19 

International Talk Like A Pirate Day

September 20

National Pepperoni Pizza Day

September 21

Miniature Golf Day

September 22

Elephant Appreciation Day

September 23

Checkers Day

September 24

National Cherries Jubilee Day

September 25

National Comic Book Day

World Dream Day

September 26

Johnny Appleseed Day

September 27

Crush a Can Day

September 28

Breakfast in Bed Day – The fourth Saturday of the month.

National Good Neighbor Day – Always September 28

September 29

Confucius Day – Try your luck. Get a Fortune Cookie

September 30

National Mud Pack Day

Terri Cowart Frazier writes features for The Vicksburg Post. She can be reached at terri.frazier@vicksburgpost.com. 

About Terri Cowart Frazier

Terri Frazier was born in Cleveland. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Vicksburg. She is a part-time reporter at The Vicksburg Post and is the editor of the Vicksburg Living Magazine, which has been awarded First Place by the Mississippi Press Association. She has also been the recipient of a First Place award in the MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest’s editorial division for the “Best Feature Story.”

Terri graduated from Warren Central High School and Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations.

Prior to coming to work at The Post a little more than 10 years ago, she did some freelancing at the Jackson Free Press. But for most of her life, she enjoyed being a full-time stay at home mom.

Terri is a member of the Crawford Street United Methodist Church. She is a lifetime member of the Vicksburg Junior Auxiliary and is a past member of the Sampler Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She is married to Dr. Walter Frazier.

“From staying informed with local governmental issues to hearing the stories of its people, a hometown newspaper is vital to a community. I have felt privileged to be part of a dedicated team at The Post throughout my tenure and hope that with theirs and with local support, I will be able to continue to grow and hone in on my skills as I help share the stories in Vicksburg. When asked what I like most about my job, my answer is always ‘the people.’

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