Happy Thursday!
Today is George Washington’s Birthday!
There are a couple of others, but I promise you I won’t be celebrating National Cook A Sweet Potato Day!!!
But it is also National Margarita Day.
Are you watching the Olympics?
US women’s hockey team finally gets gold in dramatic final against rival Canada
ICYMI: USA men’s hockey loses shootout to Czech Republic.
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Texas Jail Guard Thanks Inmates for Saving His Life During Massive Heart Attack
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- Dying Man Pleads With Facebook to Find Home For His Dog and the Response is Overwhelming
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- Students Are Working to Make Sure Everyone, from Kids to Seniors, Gets a Cake on Their Birthday
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- Nun trades her habit for a hammer to give back
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