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When used as an Italian idiom, per caso implies a wonderful process by which stuff comes together to create an opportunity that is seemingly by chance.

There are many other words… luck [when preparation meets opportunity]; courage [putting what’s important to you above your fear]; karma, destiny, fate….

I like these concepts because they encourage us to increase our awareness and live in the moment.

Please enjoy my site… it challenges me to acknowledge my courage and prepare for my luck!

Katherine Zimmer
Artist • Writer • Coach
Marketing Diva

AIDS Awareness Month
National Pizza Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

One of my duties at my marketing job is to produce an electronic newsletter with content from many press releases submitted to me for publication. As I worked in the site backroom and processed the October newsletter, I noticed my community’s interest in three very important causes to be aware of this month, noted above.

I have known for many years that October was AIDS Awareness Month and October 1st being HIV/AIDS Day because that has been my primary cause of choice to support since the late 80’s. And of course Breast Cancer Awareness Month was the next ribbon I became aware of for October a long time ago.

With a quick Google I also discovered Hispanic Heritage Month and Disability Awareness Month. Being overwhelmed with the nearly 1.5 million returns to my search for “October holidays” I quickly turned into my alter-ego “Are you kidding me-Girl” and became astounded at how I could reach this great GenBoomX age and not have known about “National Talk Like a Pirate Day”!

AND, how could I possibly have not known about National Sarcastics Month or Moldy Cheese Day. Some sites list up to five very special things to celebrate PER DAY!

Seeking a calming (and authoritative influence:), I surfed over to my happy place, Wikipedia. It took some coaxing, but I found what I wanted under just plain ‘holiday’. A bit of a scroll to Unofficial Holidays and they define this phenomenon as follows “These are holidays celebrated by various groups and individuals. Some are designed to promote a cause, others recognize historical events not recognized officially, and others are “funny” holidays, generally intended as humorous distractions and excuses to share laughs among friends.”

What’s my point?… who knows… I’m just thankful that I don’t need “Babbling Day” to share a laugh with my friends. And who the hell is Sylvia Plath? I guess I’ll wait till October 27th to find out!

And thank the universe for www.personalizedcause.com and their ribbon guide… it’s a difficult job, but someone has to do it.

In case you’re completely insane and wanting for more…
October is also Adopt-A-Dog Month, Computer Learning Month, National Apple Jack Month, National Car Care Month, National Clock Month, National Cosmetology Month, National Dessert Month, National Pickled Pepper Month, National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, National Pretzel Month, National Sarcastics Month, National Seafood Month, National Kitchen and Bath Month, and Vegetarian Awareness Month.

October 1 is . . . . . World Vegetarian Day and Magic Circles Day
October 2 is . . . . . Name Your Car Day
October 3 is . . . . . Virus Appreciation Day
October 4 is . . . . . National Golf Day
October 5 is . . . . . National Storytelling Festival
October 6 is . . . . . German-American Day and Come and Take It Day
October 7 is . . . . . National Frappe Day
October 8 is . . . . . American Tag Day
October 9 is . . . . . Moldy Cheese Day
October 10 is . . . . National Angel Food Cake Day
October 11 is . . . . It’s My Party Day
October 12 is . . . . International Moment Of Frustration Scream Day
October 13 is . . . . National Peanut Festival
October 14 is . . . . Be Bald and Free Day and National Dessert Day
October 15 is . . . . White Cane Safety Day
October 16 is . . . . Dictionary Day
October 17 is . . . . Gaudy Day
October 18 is . . . . No Beard Day
October 19 is . . . . Evaluate Your Life Day
October 20 is . . . . National Brandied Fruit Day
October 21 is . . . . Babbling Day
October 22 is . . . . National Nut Day
October 23 is . . . . National Mole Day
October 24 is . . . . National Bologna Day
October 25 is . . . . Punk For A Day Day
October 26 is . . . . Mule Day
October 27 is . . . . Sylvia Plath Day
October 28 is . . . . Plush Animal Lover’s Day and National Chocolate Day
October 29 is . . . . Hermit Day
October 30 is . . . . National Candy Corn Day
October 31 is . . . . National Magic Day and Increase Your Pyschic Powers Day
List Resource: Bizarre American Holidays at library.thinkquest.org