Celebrate Every Day

Celebrate Every Day


April 23, 2021 – National Talk Like Shakespeare Day | National Picnic Day

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Welcome to April 23, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate having a way with words and the simple pleasures of life.  More after the break.

Anna: Good morrow, sir Anderson. Prithee, answer me honestly: How art thou on this glorious Friday?

Marlo: What are you talking about?

John: We went through this last year too, Marlo. It’s National Talk Like Shakespeare Day. Just play along. We’ll get through this together.

Marlo: Okay, Anna. Get it out of your system.

Anna: Jest upon me, scoundrel. Thy wit’s as thick as a Tewkesbury mustard.

Marlo: John, I have no idea what any of this means.

John: Just nod and try not to make any big movements. 

Anna: You scullion! You rampallian! You fustilarian!

We have all heard the phrase that life is no picnic, but with Spring in the air it’s time to rethink that. From the French word for piquenique, picnic means a meal eaten outdoors.  This meal hearkens back to mid-18th-century al fresco French dining when all you needed was a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, some cheese and fruit and you could have a party under the sky.  These days we could all use an impromptu celebration as we take advantage of the warmer weather with our family and friends.  Anytime you can get outside, your mood will automatically lift, and for some reason food always tastes better in the great outdoors.  Don’t live close to a park? No problem.  Your own backyard will do. And if the weather is not quite picture perfect, a blanket on the living room floor is just fine.  This casual meal invites conversation, relaxation, eating with your fingers.  What a perfect recipe for connecting with those you love.  On National Picnic Day spread a blanket out and find your way back to the simple pleasures in life. 

I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson.  Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day.