2012

During 2012  my themes were “Music Mondays,” “Travel Tuesdays,” “Wacky Wednesdays,” “Thoughtful Thursdays,” and “Six Word Fridays”:

Topics for Wednesdays 2012:    ideas taken from www.brownielocks.com

1)      Jan. 4 ———-   Trivia Day / Pop Music Chart Day

2)      Jan. 11 ——— National Hot Tea month/Glaucoma Awareness Month

3)      Jan. 18 ——— Winnie the Pooh Day

4)      Jan 25 ———- A Room of One’s Own Day

5)      Feb 1 ———-  Spunky Old Broads Month

6)      Feb 8 ———– Opera Day/ Laugh & Get Rich Day

7)      Feb 15 ——— Susan B. Anthony Day

8)      Feb 22 ———- National Margarita Day

9)      Feb 29 ——–   Black History Month

10)   March 7 ——– Learn What Your Name Means Day/ Cereal Day

11)   March 14 —— Registered Dietitian Day/ Pi Day

12)   March 21 ——National Common Courtesy Day / Memory Day

13)   March 28 —— National Cleaning Week

14)   April 4 ———- World Rat Day / Vitamin C Day

15)   April 11 ——– National Pet Day

16)   April 18 ——– Defeat Diabetes Month /National Poetry Month

17)   April 25 ——– Sky Awareness Week /Astronomy Week

18)   May 2 ———- Clean Air Month

19)   May 19 ——– Skin Cancer Awareness Month

20)   May 16 ——– Turn Beauty Inside Out Day /National Employee Health & Fitness Day

21)   May 23 ——– World Turtle Day

22)   May 30 ——– Jewish-American Heritage Month / Latino Books Month   [did not post]

23)   June 6 ——— National Tailor’s Day / Drive-In Movie Day

24)   June 13 ——- Queen’s Official Birthday  [did not post]

25)   June 20 ——- Summer Solstice/American Eagle

26)   June 27 ——- Skyscraper Month / Audio Book Appreciation Month

27)   July 4 ———-.Independence Day/ Independence from Meat Day

28)   July 11 ——– World Population Day / Slurpee Day

29)   July 18 ———  international Mandela Day /National Zoo Keeper Week

30)   July 25 ——– Air-Conditioning Appreciation Days / Cell Phone Courtesy Month

31)   Aug 1 ———-Respect for Parents Day / Girlfriend’s Day

32)   Aug 8 ———- Happiness Happens Day/ Date to Create

33)   Aug 15 ——– National Relaxation Day / National Scrabble Week

34)   Aug 22 ——– Be An Angel Day / Cataract Awareness Month

35)  Aug 29 ——–More Herbs, Less Salt Day / National Immunization Mont

36)   Sept.  5 ——- Be Late for Something Day / national Nutrition Week

37)   Sept. 12 —— Suicide Prevention Week / National Piano Month

38)  Sept 19———- Pollution Prevention Week /National Clean Hands Week

39) Sept 26———— Johnny Appleseed Day / World Maritime Day

40)   Oct. 3 ———- Balloons Around the World Day / National Book month

41)   Oct. 10——– Bring Your Teddy Bear Day / Fair Trade Month

42)   Oct. 17 ——- Eradication of Poverty Day / Freedom of Speech Week

43)   Oct 24 ———. U.N. Day / Give Wildlife a Break Week

44)   Oct 31———Knock-Knock Jokes Day/ National Reading Group Month

45)   Nov. 7 ——–National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week /

46)   Nov.14 ——- Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day / World Kindness Week

47)   Nov.21 ——-  World Hello Day / Word TV Day

48)   Nov. 28 ——-National Alzheimer’s Disease Month / Long-Term Care Awareness Month

49)   Dec. 5 ——–Universal Human Rights Month / Cookie Cutter Week

50)   Dec. 12——–Poinsettia Day / Human Rights Week

51)   Dec. 19——–National Tie Month / Operation Santa Paws

52)   Dec. 26 ——National Candy Cane Day / National Thank-you Note Day

 

Blog Prompts for Thursdays 2012:

1)      Jan. 5 ———-  Describe what you are looking forward to doing this year?

2)      Jan. 12 ——— In what ways would you like to change the world?

3)      Jan. 19 ——— When are you happiest?

4)      Jan 26 ———- Who is the smartest person you know?

5)      Feb 2 —– If you could be involved in making a movie, would you rather act or direct?

6)      Feb 9 ———– What gift would you like to anonymously send someone?

7)      Feb 16 ——— What is worse, extremely cold weather or extremely hot weather?

8)      Feb 23 ———-Who are your role models?

9)      March 1 ——– Does silence make you uncomfortable?

10)   March 8 ——– What makes you nervous?

11)   March 15 —— Do you believe in luck?

12)   March 22 ——-What is the worst injury you have ever sustained?

13)   March 29 —— Describe what you would do with 4 extra hours today?

14)   April 5 ———- Would you rather be a food critic, a book critic, or a film critic?

15)   April 12 ——- If you had the attention of the world for 2 minutes, what would you say?

16)   April 19 ——– What companies provide the best customer service?  The worst?

17)   April 26 ——–What type of art do you appreciate most?

18)   May 3 ———- Describe your personality in 5 words or less.  (Then explain.)

19)   May 10 ——– What one thing can you not seem to scratch off your to do list?

20)   May 17 ——– In what ways do you stand out?

21)   May 24 ——– What do you know about the year you were born?

22)   May 31 ——– Share what you enjoy most about today’s technology.

23)   June 7 ———When are you at your best?  (skipped)

24)   June 14 ——- Would you rather go bungee jumping or skydiving?

25)   June 21 ——- What makes you smile like nothing smile like nothing else can?

26)   June 28 ——- What historical event would you attend if you were able to time travel?

27)   July 5 ———- Share your latest book recommendation.

28)   July 12 ——– What travel lesson have you learned the hard way?

29)   July 19 ——— If you were a flavor, what would you be?

30)   July 26 ——– What is your middle name?  Do you like it?

31)   Aug 2 ———- Do you prefer the city or the country?

32)   Aug 9 ———- If you had your own restaurant, what would it be called?

33)   Aug 16 ——–What is the best way to blow off steam when you are angry?

34)   Aug 23 ——– Are there any reality TV shows you’d try out for?

35)  Aug 30 ——–Make a list of things you want to do before the end of this year.

36)   Sept.  6 ——- If you could take any class for free, what course would you choose?

37)   Sept. 13 —— Cake or pie?  What kind?

38)   Sept 20 ——- What slang words and phrases are overused?

39)    Sept. 27 —— List 3 jobs you would consider pursuing if money didn’t matter.

40)   Oct. 4 ———-What decade or era do you find particularly fascinating.

41)   Oct. 11——– Name something you would a lifetime supply of.

42)   Oct. 18 ——- Have you started making plans for the upcoming holiday season?

43)   Oct 25 ——–Describe your most memorable Halloween.

44)   Nov. 1——— If you were an inanimate object, what would you be and why?

45)   Nov. 8 ——–What does home mean to you?

46)   Nov.15 ——- Who is the smartest person you know?

47)   Nov.22 ——- Share 5 things you are thankful for.

48)   Nov. 29 ——-What are your top 3 hobbies?

49)   Dec. 6 ——–Name a musical artist or group that you would enjoy performing with.

50)   Dec. 13——–What do you think is the most destructive force to mankind.

51)   Dec. 20——–Do you like surprises?  Why or why not?

52)   Dec. 27 ——-What are the top 5 websites you would hate to live without?