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Boy, did our weather take a turn. It only got up to the mid 70's today and very little humidity. NICE!!!

July 22nd: National Penuche Fudge Day, National Hammock Day, National Rat Catcher’s Day and National Parent’s Day.

Penuche (Italian: panucci) is a fudge-like candy made from brown sugar, butter, vanilla and milk. Lighter in color than traditional fudge, the flavor of penuche is reminiscent of maple thanks to the brown sugar. Primarily found in New England where pecans and other nuts are added, especially if making a candy form of penuche. Also found in the Southern United States where it is known as brown sugar fudge candy.

A hammock, used for swinging, sleeping or resting, is a sling made of fabric, rope or netting, which is suspended between two points such as posts or trees. Developed by natives of Central and South America for sleeping. Were later used aboard ships by sailors for comfort and to maximize space. Early hammocks were woven out of the bark of trees. Hammocks are a symbol of summer, leisure, relaxation and simple, easy living.

National Rat Catcher’s Day, commemorates the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. It’s also a day to say “Thank you” to all present day exterminators. According to the folktale, residents of the German town of Hamelin hired a strangely dressed man to rid their village of rats by playing his flute. Upon finishing the task, the townsfolk refused to pay — so the Pied Piper returned, again played his flute while the children followed him, and he then disappeared with them all.

National Parents’ Day honors all parents on the fourth Sunday in July. In May we celebrated mothers, and in June we celebrated fathers. It follows that in July we can bring all our parents together and show them some appreciation all at once. Parents play a vital role in the lives of children. From the day we are born, parents are our protectors, teachers, providers and role models. As families, they are the core of our communities. On National Parents’ Day, we honor all parents do every day to raise up their children in a world that is constantly changing and challenging.

After catching a rat(not for real) while visiting my parents it was time for a piece of Penuche Fudge while lounging in my hammock. It would have been a perfect day today for lounging around in a hammock.

Sending lazy afternoon hugs.