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 31st January

Thought of 

the week

“The ability to read, write, and analyse; 

the confidence to stand up and 

demand justice and equality; 

the qualifications and connections 

to get your foot in the door

and take your seat at the table — all of that starts with education.” 

Michelle Obama

Curiosities

Do you know that …?

- "Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in United States and Canada on  February 2nd each year?

What is Groundhog Day All About?

In weather lore, if a groundhog, also known as a 

woodchuck or marmot, emerges from its burrow 

on this day and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon 

end. If on the other hand, it is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog 

will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue

for 6 more weeks. (…)" 

( in https://www.eparenting.co.uk/celebrations/groundhog_day.shtml )

-"National Inspire your heart with Art"  

is celebrated in the U.S.A. , on 31st January?  

It is  "A day to experience and appreciate art in your life. 

Food sustains you as a human; art inspires you to be divine.  Go to an art museum, browse through an art book at the library, enrol in an art class or commission an artist. Read your favourite poem out loud. Go to a concert or play. Sign up for dance lessons. 

Today ⎨31st January⎬ is a day to inspire your heart with the arts!

Art can take many forms, such as music, paintings, films and poetry, and each of us will find our inspiration in different arts, so why not share what inspires you on social media to celebrate this day?" 

(in https://www.thereisadayforthat.com/holidays/usa/national-inspire-your-heart-with-art-day)