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National Themes For June 19: National FreeBSD Day, National Garfield the Cat Day, Juneteenth, National Martini Day, and National Watch Day.

📱National FreeBSD Day commemorates the launch date of an innovative technology that many of us use every day. FreeBSD is an open-source operating system developed out of the University of California at Berkley in 1993. Used by billions of people around the globe, FreeBSD is used to teach operating system concepts in universities. Companies also develop products on FreeBSD, and universities use it as a research platform. In fact, there’s a good chance you’re already using at least some code derived from FreeBSD in your everyday life. For example, if you stream movies via Netflix, chat with friends on WhatsApp, or play the latest PlayStation 4 game sensation, you’re already using FreeBSD. As a pioneer in open-source technology, FreeBSD can be modified and redesigned to meet the needs of the user, free of charge within the guidelines of the license. Through a network of users, the software keeps pace with today’s technology and prepares us for what’s ahead.

🐱National Garfield the Cat Day! A fictional character, Garfield is a title protagonist from the comic strip Garfield which was created by Jim Davis. Today is set aside to celebrate him and the entertainment that he brings us. June 19, 1978, was the first publication of Garfield which chronicles the life of the lead character, the cat Garfield (named after Jim Davis ’s grandfather); Garfield’s owner, Jon Arbuckle: and Jon’s dog, Odie. In 2013 Garfield was syndicated in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals and holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s most widely syndicated comic strip. Set in Muncie, Indiana, common themes in the comic strip include Garfield’s laziness, obsessive eating, love for lasagna and coffee and hatred of Mondays and diets. The focus is mostly upon the interaction between Garfield, Jon, and Odie. Garfield was one of the cartoon characters to appear in Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue. National Garfield The Cat Day was first celebrated in 1998 on the 20th anniversary of the comic strip and Garfield’s birthday. Boca Raton City Council Member, Wanda Thayer, proclaimed June 19 as Garfield the Cat Day during surprise birthday party at the International Museum of Cartoon Art in Boca Raton, Florida.

🎗Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration originated in Texas when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston. He announced on June 19, 1865, with General Orders, Number 3 that the Civil War was over and all slaves were now freedmen. News traveled slowly, even stubbornly during and after the War between the States. The Emancipation Proclamation had been signed over two years earlier. General Lee had surrendered at Appomattox two months before, and President Lincoln had already been laid to rest. The official final surrender had taken place just weeks before but the word, official word, seemed to be required to impact what was already happening in the rest of the country. The celebration of Juneteenth grew from the profound experience that day when many learned of their freedom to the surmounting challenges that lay ahead and the lasting perseverance required for dignity, to overcome adversity and achieve fulfillment. Year after year, pilgrimages have been made to Galveston and celebrations have spread around the country and the world. In 2015, Juneteenth celebrated its 150th anniversary. Emancipation Timeline: ✨On January 1, 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. ✨On April 9, 1865 General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. ✨April 14, 1865 President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. ✨May 12, 1865 was the Final battle of the Civil War at Palmito Ranch, Texas (Confederate victory). ✨May 26, 1865 the Civil War officially ended when General Simon Bolivar Buckner of the Army of Trans-Mississippi enters terms of surrender. ✨December 6, 1865 the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was ratified.

🍸National Martini Day! This adult beverage has grown to become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic drinks. A cocktail made with gin and vermouth, the martini is normally garnished with an olive or lemon twist. James Bond, the fictional spy, sometimes asked for his vodka martinis to be “shaken, not stirred.” Some people prefer to have their martinis served “on the rocks”, which is the ingredients poured over ice cubes and served in an old-fashioned glass. Dirty martini is a Martini with a splash of olive brine or olive juice and is typically garnished with an olive. Over the years, the traditional martini has had a number of variations added to it and other flavors have evolved such as the cosmopolitan, chocolatini or appletini.

⌚️National Watch Day recognizes an industry which has been around for more than 500 years and is steadily evolving. Choosing a watch is very personal as the choices are vast and numerous. Even with the advent of smartphones and smartwatches, the classic wrist watch is a sign of individual taste, culture, and a rich history that cannot be disputed. Rich in history and nostalgia, watches were not only crafted for telling time but have always been a symbol of something personal, a statement of who we are. Timepieces are often passed down from generation to generation, often gifted as a rite of passage, and essentially become heirlooms. The iconic watch brands have paved the way for new trends like ‘vintage inspired’, ‘slimmer profiles’, and affordable luxury. Re-inventing a brand’s signature look often balances traditional aesthetics with modern details. By creating and recreating new concepts, watches became a fashion accessory much like scarves and bags.

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Garfield is my favorite cat! But he doesn't get all the lasagna in my house, he has to share. And no martini for him either. I've never heard of prickly pear jelly, what does it taste like? And don't tell me chicken!😂

Tomorrow I'm trying something different. I'm going to try leaving a video of a piece for state day. The lady can explains it better than me, plus there's the visual aspect. It's interesting and a must see.

Warm hugs!💕🐶🐶☁️