September 5 - National Be Late For Something Day

Happy National Be Late For Something Day! On September 5 today permits for us to not abide by our schedules. Go ahead and sleep in a little bit today as you have an excuse. 

  

The holiday aims to promote the positive parts of procrastination. For example, those who focus more on spending quality time with customers and family versus being punctual seem less anxious overall. 

 “Most people think they don’t have time to stop and smell the roses. This day tries to alleviate that factor.” ~ Les Waas, Procrastinators’ Club of America Founder 

It certainly may be hard for some of us to do as we are taught to be punctual at all times.  We are also trained to obey rules and follow regulations and schedules.   

In today’s busy lifestyles, the pressure to be here and be there causes us to watch the clock.  

The observance urges us to ditch the clock for the day. Not only that but to forgive those who don’t live by the clock.  

Consider those you know who are perpetually late. Do they seem stressed by their lateness? Or do they tend to shrug it off to your further annoyance? Attempt their light-hearted approach to time. 

Another focus of the day takes a look at missed opportunities. Is it really too late to put that birthday card in the mail? We often look at chores with a skeptical eye.  

However, it’s never really too late to get started on them. You know, those we’ve already put off. It might be okay to be delayed if we’re working on a pile of laundry. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

How often have you been on the way to an appointment and a beautiful scene unfolded before you? 

This observance encourages you to stop and observe the sunrise, a set of deer frolicking in a field or a sea of grain swaying in the wind.  

When these opportunities present themselves, we should take the time to enjoy them. Procrastination demands it. 

For just a moment, stop and smell the roses. Slow down for a little bit. Whether you enjoy the scenery or take a few minutes longer for lunch, the procrastination will be worth it.  

Visit with a friend, play with your children. Be late for something because of it!!  It will be ok. Be sure to tell others on social media all about being late for something as well. 

Use #NationalBeLateForSomethingDay as you spread the word. 

HISTORY 

In 1956, Procrastinators’ Club of America was founded by Les Waas. Shortly after the club’s beginning, the committee designated September 5 as National Be Late for Something Day. 

How can you be late for something today? 

#NationalBeLateForSomethingDay 

@theprocrastinatorsclub 

@nichecinema

September 5 - World Beard Day

Happy World Beard Day! Every September, the luxurious landscape of facial hair becomes an annual event! 

Whether scruffy or carefully groomed, all those beard bearing persons step forward to celebrate the day. World Beard Day 

encourages competition between the bewhiskered.  

For those who have none, well, be prepared to pamper those who do or make yourself scarce.  The mighty beard goes the spoils. 

Memorable Beards 

Throughout the ages, several famous and fabulous beards come to mind. The romantics may quote The Bard and wax poetic when reminded of Shakespeare’s Van Dyke style. 

Another memorable speaker with a historically recognizable beard, 16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln followed the advice of a young admirer. 

https://beardoholic.com/abraham-lincoln/ 

In a letter to the Republican nominee of 1860, Grace Bedell suggested that if he “let your whiskers grow” he might gain more votes. 

Afterwards, Lincoln went unshaven and, one month later, he was headed for the White Househeaded for the White House. 

Beards come in all sizes. The American band ZZ Top can attest to that "Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill’s iconic beards help to identify the group’s image.  

Ironically, the one original member who doesn’t sport an epic beard bears the last name. – American drummer Frank Beard. 

Speaking of epic beards, the record for the world’s longest beard goes to American-Norwegian farmer Hans Langseth.   

In 1867, Langseth immigrated to the United States. According to Guinness World Records™, at the time of his death November 10, 1927, Langseth’s beard measured 17 feet 6 inches long! 

The longest beard for a woman belonged to Vivian Wheeler. It measured at 25.5 cm (10.04 in) from the follicle to the tip of hair on the set of Lo Show Dei Record, Milan, Italy, on April 8, 2011. 

A modern-day beard with some amazing threads belongs to Questlove. Like other whiskered jawlines, the talented musician joins the ranks of famous beards around the world. 

These beards have it.  Others just don’t. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Drop your razor, show off your well-grown beard and join events near you. Who wants to wait until No-Shave November anyway? 

Use #WorldBeardDay to share on social media. 

If you suffer from pognophobia, please feel free to skip this random holiday. 

HISTORY 

Since 2010, the unshaven have been celebrating World Beard Day. 

#WorldBeardDay

#ThisIsMe 

@ZZTop 

@beardoholic 

@GuinnessWorldRecords 

@nichecinema 

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