Jan 4 - Festival of Sleep Day

Jan. 4 - Is FESTIVAL of SLEEP DAY:  No, you are not dreaming. 

But, perhaps you should be. Festival of Sleep Day is today. 

It is an opportunity to sleep in, snooze, doze, nap, and catch 40 winks.

This is the perfect date for Festival of Sleep Day. 

The holidays are over...Wow, weren't they exhausting! It's cold and snowy.... time to hibernate.

And, why not re-charge the batteries as a new year of school and work begins?

Festival of Sleep Day is a favorite holiday to catch up on a little sleep. 

Whether it's all day, a full 8 hours, or just a power nap, enjoy the day sleeping. 

Cozy up in bed on the couch, or any other comfortable place. 

Oh.... don't forget your favorite stuffed animal.  It's okay to sleep alone, or with someone else. 

We do not recommend groups sleeps.

Caution: Sleeping at work is not recommended, today, or any day. 

The only exception is for mattress testers. 

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JANUARY 3 - FRUITCAKE TOSS DAY:

Fruitcake Toss Day is your opportunity to finally throw away the old fruitcake. 

After the holidays are over, it's time to bring in the new, and toss out the old. 

Today is the day that the fruit cake goes....hooray!

There is no one way to toss out the old fruitcake. Why not make a little fun out of it? 

Gather up a few friends who also are fortunate enough to have received a fruitcake 

for the holidays. Go out to a field and see who can toss it the farthest. 

Caution: do not toss the cake at anyone. This weighty steel-like mass of sugar,

flour and fruits could injure someone, if they are hit by it.

Important Note: Fruitcake Tossing runs counter to the tradition of many 

people to pass the fruitcake around from one person to the next. In this tradition,

the person who is holding the fruitcake on New Years, 

must store it away until the next Christmas season.

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January 2, 2012

Run it up the Flag Pole and See if Anyone Salutes Day

There's no better time to try something new than early in the New Year. "Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes" is an expression. It means to float an idea to see what people think, or if they notice. The term is commonly used in advertising and print media.

Run it Up the Flagpole to See if Anyone Salutes Day is set aside to allow people to do just that. Be creative today.  Use this day to try and test new ideas and concepts.  Don't limit the ideas - in your personal life, try out a new dress or clothing style, perhaps a different haircut. Or, maybe buy a new house flag and run it up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes...or even notices. 

Be adventurous today - Thanks, Barbra at

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Gratitude

The "Gratitude Project" has now grown.  It features not only the photographed letters, 

but also pictures that children from a church in Washington have drawn expressing what 

they are grateful for.  This has turned out to be quite a challenge, 

but what a wonderful experience it has been so far. 

Thinking over the last year, I must express my gratefulness for my friends  

 - who keep me sane (laugh at me when I'm not);  my parents who, thank God, 

are still a huge force behind me;  Andrew (hubby) who believes in all my nutty ideas

and adventures; my children (Caitie & Delaney), who tolerate my insanity, 

make fun of their poor old mother, are always ready to jump in the car, ready for 

the next adventure I have cooked up in my head and keep me laughing 

with their own little antics.   

Of course, we can't forget to be grateful for the wonderful customers I have 

- who "ooh and ahh" at my photos and make me feel so special.

Yes, I have truly been blessed - and I am truly grateful for all those who have touched my life.  THANKS and Happy New Year.

January Newsletter:

Letter Perfect Names Receives 2011 Best of Somers Award

Letter Perfect Names Receives 2011 Best of Somers Award 

NEW YORK, NY, December 6, 2011 -- Barbra L. O'Boyle as sole proprietor and photographer of Letter Perfect Names has been selected for the 2011 Best of Somers Award in the Art Galleries & Dealers category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

"Thank you for such an amazing award," said O'Boyle. "I am honored to be part of such a wonderful community.  With the support of the Somers community, family and friends my photographs are now being sought after by customers across the United States and Canada."

"The USCA 'Best of Local Business' Award Program recognizes Letter Perfect Names and Barbra O'Boyle as one of the outstanding local businesses throughout the country," said Board of Reviews Member, Kelly McCartney. "Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community."

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@uscaaward.com