The Urge for Adventure June 2017

The Urge For Adventure June 2017

HEY GUYS,

Colors of Diversity

 June marks that switch up from Spring to Summer, time to get outside if not before, by all means by the time of the summer solstice, when the Sun reaches its northernmost point and seems to stop, higher in the sky for longer warmer days.

Do Not Miss Out on Some Great Summer action.  There Is A Lot Going On from Pride of Diversity,  Nude Bike Rides, Kissing And even Orgasms but when and where? That will have to come with a bit of scouting on your part armed with the information I am passing on to You. All you need to do is decide and take action for Fun, Even Outrageous Ideas For Your Engagement With People, Situations, and Things. If Nothing Else, It should Give You Some Great Conversation Starters.

After Perusing the possible opportunities for engagement below. Then Check out some of the other Current or Pass Blogs Pages, You May Find Items that will Help Spruce Up Your Perspective In Ways That Inspire Your AWESOME BEST.

June All Month:

Aquarium Month

Candy Month

Dairy Month

Fight the Filthy Fly Month

Photo courtesy Scott Keene

Gay Pride Month

National Gardening Week

National Accordion Awareness Month

National Adopt a Cat Month

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month

Rose Month

Turkey Lovers Month

June Weekly Events:

Week 1   Fishing Week

Week 2   Email Week

National Clay Week

Meet A Man Week

    June Daily or Weekly That Varies Dates

    • World Naked Bike Ride Day (dates vary by city)

    • National Shampoo Week--June 7-13

        Gay Pride - (dates vary by city)

    • Take Your Dog to Work Day - date varies

    • Watermelon Seed Spitting Week - last week

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June

Jun 1    Thursday    Say Something Nice Day
National Go Barefoot Day
Jun 2    Friday    Leave the Office Early Day
Dare Day
National Doughnut Day
Jun 3    Saturday    Repeat Day
National Trails Day
Jun 4    Sunday    Hug Your Cat Day
Applesauce Cake Day

Photo courtesy Mike Zonta

Jun 5    Monday    World Environment Day
Jun 6    Tuesday    Nat’l Garden Exercise Day Get out & exercise with plants
National Yo-Yo Day
Jun 7    Wednesday    National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

June Bug Day
Jun 8    Thursday    Best Friends Day
Name Your Poison Day
Jun 9    Friday    Nat’l Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
Jun 10    Saturday    Iced Tea Day
Jun 11    Sunday    Corn on the Cob Day
Jun 12    Monday    Red Rose Day
Jun 13    Tuesday    Sewing Machine Day
Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

Jun 14    Wednesday    Bourbon Day
Flag Day
Monkey Around Day

Jun 15    Thursday    Nature Photography Day
Go Fly a Kite Day
Jun 16    Friday    Bloomsday
Fresh Veggies Day
Jun 17    Saturday    World Juggling Day
Mud Pack Day

Jun 18 Sunday Father's Day

National Splurge Day  
International Sushi Day
Jun 19    Monday    National Kissing Day
Sauntering Day
Jun 20    Tuesday    Ice Cream Soda Day
Juggling Day
Jun 21    Wednesday     Summer Solstice

Global Orgasm Day

International Yoga Day
National Selfie Day
Jun 22    Thursday    National Chocolate Eclair Day
Onion Ring Day
Stupid Guy Thing Day

Jun 23    Friday    Typewriter Day
Let It Go Day
Jun 24    Saturday    Celebration of the Senses
Swim a Lap Day
Jun 25    Sunday    National Catfish Day
Jun 26    Monday    Beautician's Day
Forgiveness Day

Jun 27    Tuesday    Sun Glasses Day

Helen Keller Day
Jun 28    Wednesday    Gone-ta-pott Day (may have new meaning) 
Tau Day (Oh no not Replacing “Pi”)
Jun 29    Thursday    Camera Day
Hug Holiday
Jun 30    Friday    Meteor Watch Day

Writing Group - 2016

Thursdays 2016
10:00am - 11:30am

ENGAGE IN WORDS AND CONVERSATION

In a laid-back coffee house in Long Beach, CA. You will find our friendly group meeting up for a fun and supportive hour or so to write, converse and hang out once a week. 

It gives those who come, an opportunity to work with words to develop and discover more about themselves through the creative process of writing. For veteran writers, it allows another way to deal with writer’s block, to uncover more about how you write and to trust your intuition.  Skill levels in the group are from novice to published writers. This small group’s atmosphere is one where your writing can find support and camaraderie in an otherwise lonely pursuit of the craft.

The group operates a little differently than many writing groups –  Each member is encouraged to write two to three short piece, 5-15 minutes in length motivated by engaging writing prompts drawn that day, either from the book “Room to Write” by Bonni Goldberg and or through prompt cards that gives you a situation and character to write about.

At the end of each 5-15-minute writing session each group member is encourage to read what they have written out loud (although it's not mandatory).  The benefit is that:

• How your writing holds together, is readily seen by the writer as well as getting a sense of the flow and cadence of the piece which is best determined by the writer reading it aloud.

• Great feedback on your writing - Critiques in a safe supportive environment for new writers and veterans alike, without judgment calls nor bashing.

Our writing groups structure, allows for a stream of consciousness in their writing that unlocks writers block and self judgement. It invites the participation of those with busy schedules who don't have a lot of time to know that they can start practicing their writing skills and honing their craft in under two hours a week.  Participation in the writing group, leads you to find out something that you hadn’t revealed to yourself before.  If nothing else, you will have creative fun time in a relax supportive atmosphere.

Looking forward to your call or email letting me know you thoughts on being there.

NOTE: Additional day and/or evening hours are being considered for 2017 Calendar, please inquire and signup ASAP. Groups are limited to eight members.

Groups Days Times and Location - TBA

For More Information or to RSVP
Send Calvin an email message, or call 949-331-7200

The Urge for Adventures - November 2016

THIS NOVEMBER ISSUE, I AM PASSING ON GREAT IDEAS FOR FUN, WACKY, AND TRIVIAL DAYS TO CELEBRATE. TO GIVE REASONS TO GET UP OFF THE COUCH AND TO GO FUTHER THAN THE THANKSGIVING TABLE.  PERHAPS SINCE WE’VE MOVED INTO FALL, YOU WILL FIND MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLIDAY SOCIALIZING, TO BE OUT AND ABOUT WITH ONE OF MY FAVORITES DAYS - NOV. 08 – Cooking Something Bold Day.’  NOW IT WILL BE UP TO YOU TO CHOOSE HOW TO MAKE THAT DAY YOUR OWN.

THIS MONTH INTO THE WINTER FESTIVIES YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO BE FRONT AND CENTER, TO GET INVOLVED, READ MY OTHER ARTICLES TO SPRUCE UP YOUR STYLE AND ATTITUDE TO INSPIRED YOU TO BE YOUR AWESOME BEST.

November 2016 Month Long Activities

Aviation History Month

Child Safety Protection Month

International Drum Month

National Adoption Awareness Month

National Caregivers Appreciation Month

National Diabetes Awareness Month

National Epilepsy Month

National Model Railroad Month

National Novel Writing Month

Native American Heritage Month

Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Real Jewelry Month

National Sleep Comfort Month

November 2016 Weekly Events

Week 1 Chemistry Week

Week 3 Game and Puzzle Week

November 2016 Fun, Wacky & Trivial Days

Nov 1         Author's Day

Nov 1         Day of the Dead

Nov 2         Deviled Eggs Day

Nov 2         Plan Your Epitaph Day

Nov 3         Sandwich Day

Nov 3         Men Make Dinner Day

Nov 4         Common Sense Day

Nov 5         Book Lovers Day

Nov 6         Zero Tasking Day

Nov 6         Marooned without a Compass Day

Nov 6         Saxophone Day

Nov 7         Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

Nov 8         U.S. General Election - Vote Day

Nov 8         Cook Something Bold Day

Nov 8         Tongue Twister Day

Nov 9         Chaos Never Dies Day

Nov 10       Forget Me Not Day

Nov 10       USMC Day

Nov 11       Veteran's Day

Nov 11       Origami Day

Nov 12       Happy Hour Day

Nov 12       Chicken Soup for the Soul Day

Nov 13       World Kindness Day

Nov 13       Caregiver Appreciation Day

Nov 14       Spicy Guacamole Day

Nov 14       Pickle Day

Nov 14       World Diabetes Day

Nov 15       America Recycles Day

Nov 15       Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

Nov 15       National Philanthropy Day

Nov 16       National Fast Food Day

Nov 17       Great American Smoke-out Day

Nov 17       Take A Hike Day

Nov 17       Use Less Stuff Day

Nov 17       Homemade Bread Day

Nov 17       World Peace Day

Nov 18       Occult Day Push

Nov 19       Have a Bad Day Day

Nov 19       National Adoption Day

Nov 20       National Absurdity Day

Nov 21       World Hello Day

Nov 21       False Confession Day

Nov 22       Go For a Ride Day                                

Nov 23       Eat a Cranberry Day

Nov 23       National Cashew Day

Nov 23       National Tie One On Day

Nov 24       Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, & be thankful

Nov 24       Evolution Day

Nov 24       Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day

Nov 25       Black Friday – Shopping day after Thanksgiving

Nov 25       Buy Nothing Day...does anyone abide by it!?!

Nov 26       Cake Day

Nov 27       Advent begins

Nov 27       Pins and Needles Day

Nov 28       French Toast Day

Nov 28       Red Planet Day

Nov 29       Square Dance Day

Nov 30       Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day        

Nov 30       Computer Security Day

Sometimes It’s Not About Doing It - But Supporting It

The MISSION of Irreverent Warriors is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to heal the mental wounds of war, through therapeutic events and entertainment, and by God, laughter, in order to reduce PTSD and prevent veteran suicide. Their VISION is to provide all U.S. Veterans with a strong veteran based support network, reduce the impact of PTSD, and eliminate veteran suicide.

22 veterans are killing themselves a day. Hiking is an activity of the Irreverent Warriors, Hiking is something that they know, it has been an important part of military culture and training since the beginning of time. Hiking with other Vets gives a sense of mission, and requires them all to endure some mental and physical pain as they achieve the mission; A chance for these veterans to enjoy the camaraderie created during shared misery. It is a way, through the shared pain of the hiking environment, to open these combat veterans up to themselves and to each other about the demons that live inside them. When they speak about their demons, and then someone else speaks about their demons, it creates a powerful amount of support that they   will not find in this way anywhere else. These hikes bring out their best, maybe through hysterical laughing as the pain brings back the nostalgia created by a bunch of warriors banded together, carrying weight on their backs, and marching with a purpose. They are veterans of the US military; Irreverent Warriors have used humor to get through the darkest side of humanity. The men and women who have been prepared to kill and die for our country. They now laugh in the face of death, dismemberment, and the enemies of their haunted past.

Why do they hike in silkies?

As with all Irreverent Warriors events, they want the event to be full of laughter. Thus uncomfortably short and tight silkies on a big strong man will make any man or woman chuckle. Marines and Soldiers have been wearing silkies since at least the 1950s. They are an old military tradition that has been eliminated by the military- that the I.W.  choose to revive because of the nostalgia and the laughter that they create.

These hikes are intended for field combat veterans who can carry 50 pounds for 13 miles; in other words those who at one point carried a lot of weight on their backs and hiked with a unit. This is THERAPY for VETERANS, to give a chance for them to feel safe, and participate in the comradery of brothers and sisters who have the shared experiences in the darkest part of humanity- combat.

So what can you do? Understand, as a civilian the most effective you can be here is to extend knowledge to these veterans that they are not alone, and are supported by more than lip service.  You can contact for more info: http://www.silkieshike.com/host-a-hike/
You could be of service before an event, help set up an event, or Be There at the end of the event by setting up a bar stop for the guys at the finish of the event.

Stop at bars?

Bars have been an important part of military culture since the beginning of time. Warriors have gone to the bars immediately after battles to drink, laugh, and forget about the ugliness of war.

The END RESULT is fewer veterans who kill themselves.

For civilians- The best way to help a combat vet you love, is to tell them to show up to this.

Keeping the hike for the combat vets, let them have their therapy, and meet them at the bars with loving arms, loving women, and pitchers of beer. (No liquor, bad idea)

This post is simply to raise awareness, and to save lives.

 Just a short list known of the 2016 Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hikes –

Jun 18       Fredericksburg, VA

Jun 18       Des Moines, IA

Jun 25       Las Vegas, NV

Jun 25       Crown Point Park Mission Bay, San Diego, CA,  

Jul 23        Minneapolis, MN

Jul 30        Grand Rapids, MI

Aug 06       Richland, WA

Aug 27       Long Beach, CA

Sep 10        San Antonio, TX

Sep 10        Destin, FL

Sep 17        New York, NY 

Sep 24        Savannah, GA

Sep 24        Boston, MA

Sep 24        Nashville, TN

Oct 08        Sarasota, FL

Nov 05        Emporia, KS

Nov 12        Greenville, SC

Nov 12        Jacksonville, FL

The Prosperos Assembly 2016 - Labor Day Weekend

“A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of idea.”
~John Ciardi.

2016 for some folks will be a real game changer, in how they view their world and handle momentous events in their lives. Some of those people will be looking for an edge to move their life forward, that’s because they may feel that they are not the smartest or the strongest or the richest of the human species, but they do know they need more out of life than just to survive. They may even come to realize to do that, that they may need a change of perspective, one that is more adaptive and responsive to change than what they are operating with now. Some may find that gaining that perspective is more than they can do on their own.

This fall the Prosperos is offering a platform, they call an Assembly, whereby they are aiming to create through presentations and break-out groups a safe place for you to explore with your fellow companions, the inner issues which are the keys to gaining a broader perspective of your inner growth potential and to be an effective force in adapting and directing your course in the face of a rapidly changing new world. This is key when you consider that changing and actually improving are two quite different skills.

When:  Friday, Sept 02 through Monday, Sept 05, 2016

Where:  Westin Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, California

Contact:   Send Calvin a message or visit The Prosperos website for more info.