November marks the shift from fall weather to the beginning of winter weather, and the end of "back to school" days to the beginning of the holiday season.

U.S. holidays and observations in November 2009 include Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and some unusual celebrations like National Cashew Day.

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So what else is going on in November 2009?
• Forget-Me-Not Day: November 10
• World Kindness Day: November 13
• Operating Room Nurse Day: November 14
• Clean Your Refrigerator Day: November 15
• Button Day: November 16

THIS DAY:
Happy Birthday US Marine Corp
Area Code Day

THIS WEEK:

Pursuit of Happiness Week -- What does it take to be truly happy and have feelings of joy permeate your everyday life?

10 simple steps we can all take to make our lives happy:
1. Plant something and nurture it.
2. Count your blessings -- at least five -- at the end of each day.
3. Take time to talk. Have an hour-long conversation with a loved one each week.
4. Phone a friend with whom you have not spoken for a while and arrange
to meet up.
5. Give yourself a treat every day and take the time to really enjoy it.
6. Have a good laugh at least once a day.
7. Get physical. Exercise for half an hour three times a week.
8. Smile at and/or say hello to a stranger at least once each day.
9. Cut your TV viewing by half.
10. Spread kindness. Do a good turn for someone everyday
By: Frank McGwire

THIS MONTH:
American Indian Heritage Month
National Inspirational Role Models Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
National Pomegranate Month