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November 2025 Literary Calendar
Events in the month of November for writers and readers
Defeat Diabetes Month
National Family Literacy Month
National Memoir Writing Month
Native American Heritage Month
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
Picture Book Month
- November 1 – Author’s Day; Day of the Dead; World Vegan Day
- November 2 – All Soul’s Day; International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
- November 3-9 – International Children’s Book Wee
- November 6 – Plan Your Epitaph Day
- November 9 – Book Lovers Day; International Day Against Fascism and Anti-Semitism; World Adoption Day; World Freedom Day
- November 10 – World Science Day for Peace and Development
- November 10-14 – National Young Readers Week
- November 11 – Veterans Day (U.S.)
- November 12 – World Pneumonia Day
- November 13 – World Kindness Day
- November 15 – Day of the Imprisoned Writer; I Love to Write Day
- November 16 – International Day for Tolerance
- November 18 – Margaret Atwood’s Birthday; High-Five a Librarian Day
- November 19 – International Men’s Day
- November 20 – World Philosophy Day
- November 21 – Voltaire’s Birthday
- November 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- November 27 – Thanksgiving (U.S.)
- November 29 – Louisa May Alcott’s Birthday
- November 30 – International Computer Security Day
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025
Good Morning
Oh God, help us
To be generous in our opinions of others,
To be considerate of all we meet,
To be patient with those with whom we work,
To be faithful to every trust,
To be courageous in the face of danger,
To be humble in all our living,
To be prayerful every hour of the day,
To be joyous in all life’s experiences,
And to be dependent upon me,
For strength in facing life’s uncertainties.
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Happy Father’s Day 2025!
“Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man.”
Image: John Darkow
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Happy Mother’s Day 2025!
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Earth Day 2025
“Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint.”
Final Thoughts
“Thank you,” muttered the pastor, already looking more tired than when the service started. “Now, would anyone else like to say a few last words before we proceed to the cemetery?”
I took a deep breath and stood. “Yes, I would.”
“Very well.”
I looked briefly at the crowd and swallowed hard. “I have to say my friend was a unique individual.”
Obnoxious little bastard!
“He never seemed to meet a stranger.”
Only made friends if they could do something for him.
“He could be funny and engaging.”
And rude and stupid!
“I always had the best time with him.”
If he didn’t run out on the tab – which he did more than once!
“We even thought of going into business together at one point.”
He had the looks, but I had the brains.
“A graphic arts business.”
Bastard wanted to turn it into a porn thing.
“It was a great idea, and I knew we’d go places with it.”
After a while, I wanted his ass to go straight to hell!
“I think we did our best, but you know how everything looks great on paper!”
He kept screwing up things!
“Still…I was sad when he got sick.”
Payback, bitch!
“I just keep thinking of those better times.”
Good one.
“And wished…in a way, he was still here.”
What?!
“Yeah, I do.”
Okay, now you’ve lost it!
“I know that sounds odd.”
That’s one way of putting it!
Everyone looked at me…confused.
Now you have their attention.
“Yeah…despite everything, I already miss him.”
More quizzical stares.
You know they’re going to talk about you after this is over, don’t you?
“I don’t care.”
Oops! Didn’t mean to say that out loud!
“Excuse me.” I couldn’t help but notice the raised brows and twisted mouths.
Might as well keep going.
I turned to the photo beside the coffin. “Goodbye, my friend. I hope to see you on the other side.”
And you really mean that?
“I really mean that.”
Several people turned to look at me. I didn’t care. As big a pain in the ass as he was…I already miss my friend.
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When Red Roses and Diamonds Just Won’t Do!
Anyone who has kept up with the egg crisis here in the U.S. knows this could be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Remember – it’s always the thought that counts!
Image: Bob Englehart
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Happy Valentine’s Day 2025!
“I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you. “
Paulo Coelho, “The Alchemist”
Image: Adelina ZW, Pixabay
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