It’s National Dance Day!

Sep21

So who doesn’t love to dance??!! I mean… really! And there are so many great songs to dance to, too! Whether it’s jazz, swing, ballet, or whatever, it’s all just so fun! My fave is rock and roll. How about you? My dad was a great dancer, and I loved dancing with him when I was little. He had his own dance band, too!

In my book, The Heart to Dance, 12-year-old Alexis loves to dance, and jazz dance is her favorite. Even though she’s danced since she was four, she longs to dance with the world renowned Dance Company, but didn’t make her last audition. Since then, she’s worked long and hard for the upcoming one, but sprains her ankle two weeks before and is devastated once again. Will she recover and make it this time?

I invite you to pick up a copy at http://www.joannecurrence.com to find out!

So Happy National Dance Day, and I hope that you celebrate and dance the day away, too!

It’s National Beach Day!

Aug30

Hi there, tween girls . . . It’s National Beach Day today!

So when’s the last time you went to the beach? Or maybe you live close by!

Hoping you might love the beach, like me. I love beaches anywhere, having grown up in Minnesota with its 10,000 lakes! Although the tropics are my fave with white sugar sand, palm trees, the roaring of waves, and barefoot walks at sunrise or sunset or anytime in between! It’s fun watching young children building sand castles, finding cool shells, and burying their feet in the sand with joyful screeches and screams, and even you, too!

Another amazing creation of God, and there’s just nothing better… wouldn’t you agree??!!

So Happy National Beach Day to you! And if you can’t be at the beach today, how about planning your next trip there, and how exciting is that??!!

Happy World Chocolate Day!

Jul7

It’s World Chocolate Day… Yay!!!

So who doesn’t love chocolate? Can’t imagine, can you?

For all of you chocolate lovers, what’s your fave? Mine’s chocolate mousse, although it’s hard to pass up a chocolate cake doughnut or a hot fudge sundae, too!

Maybe you know chocolate comes from South America and Africa, another one of God‘s wonderful creations, and that dark chocolate, especially, is good for you, too.

So isn’t that great there’s a special day to celebrate it! I hope that you do with your absolute fave, and Happy World Chocolate Day to you!

It’s World Rainforest Day!

May10

The rainforest . . . that’s one place I’ve never been . . . How about you? Another one of God’s wondrous creations, known for their lush forests and tree canopies with millions of plants and tons of rain, and no forest fires, either! I love all the animals there, too. God thought of everything!

My fave are the monkeys. What’s yours? They are just so human-like and so funny and cute!

So where are these rainforests? There are actually ten of them, in Asia, Africa, South America, Central America, and many on the Pacific Islands, too. And what is this day about, anyway? Well, it’s to help raise awareness about protecting and preserving them, since a few things they provide are freshwater and oxygen, along with being an amazing part of nature, too!

So how about keeping your mind on this beautiful creation of God as we celebrate World Rainforest Day, and have a lovely day!

It’s National Fitness Day!

Apr22

Hey, tween girls! Do you like keeping fit? I hope so, as everything works better when you’re keeping yourself fit… your energy, that glow in your face, the way your clothes fit. And besides, it’s just fun!

So what are your faves? Running, rollerblading, dancing, or cheer, or maybe even some walkovers in the backyard? There are lots of ways to keep fit, for sure!

If it’s not really your thing, it’s just about getting your body moving, that’s all. So just for fun, how about making a list? Maybe riding a bike, or hiking on a fun trail, or walking around a lake. Whatever you come up with, I’m sure you’ll love it once you start up!

And if you’re not where you’d like to be, you could set some small goals. Whether you work out alone or with bunches of friends, you’re sure to have fun!

So Happy National Fitness Day, and remember that everything’s better when you’re feeling more fit!

It’s National Library Day!

Apr6

What would we do without books??!!

I hope you love them like I do . . . where you can go different places and explore the world, or get involved in a mystery, figuring out the next clue, or go on a fun adventure with someone just like you.

How about going to your library today and picking up a fun book or two or three and escaping for an afternoon, cozying up in your favorite spot?!

I hope you just might do that, and have a happy day!

It’s National Puppy Day!

Mar15

Truly… is there anything cuter?!

They are just so fun and so funny, too! How they endlessly explore and get into everything and sniff with their wagging tail… how they love playing fetch and look up at you with those sweet, tender eyes.

Makes my heart melt… Yours, too?

In my book, The Heart to Dance, whenever Alexis visits her grandmother, Numsie, in Paris, she can’t wait to see Bijou, Numsie’s bichon frisé. Alexis has adored her since she was a puppy and loves scooping her up and talking to her and snuggling with her, too.

So for those of you who have puppies, how about celebrating with special treats, or extra time at the park, or doing what they love with lots of cuddling, too. Or how about picking up a sweet rescue and making their day!

Happy National Puppy Day to you!

It’s National Hugging Day!

Jan21

Hey, tween girls!

So who doesn’t love hugs? I’m pretty sure most of us do! Whether it’s your mom, dad, brother, sister, grandparents, friend, dog, or cat, to name just a few . . . hugs are the best!

What a way to show appreciation or love, or showing someone how special they are. It might also just make someone’s day!

So Happy National Hugging Day! And if you haven’t already, how about getting right on it and maybe giving a few extra hugs today, too!

Kindness Matters!

Nov13

Hey, tween girls! Happy World Kindness Day! What a difference kindness makes, no matter our nationality or color of skin . . . God created us all!

When you’re having a rough day and a friend helps you out or even a stranger, too . . . Kindness matters! Nothing feels better when someone’s there for you, and also when you’re being kind, too. Like welcoming a new family into your neighborhood or the new kid at school, or comforting a friend who’s lost their dog, or when your friend’s looking sad and you find out what’s wrong.

And if someone’s not kind to you, you can still be kind back. That doesn’t mean being a doormat. You can still stand up for yourself, but you don’t need to treat them how they’re treating you.

In my book, The Heart to Dance, Alexis isn’t being treated well by a girl in her dance class, but after talking to God, He tells her to be kind anyway. And when she does that, it changes everything. And that can happen for you, too!

So Happy World Kindness Day! You never know what someone’s going through, so kindness matters and can make someone’s day or even change a life! So how about being extra kind today and also every day after that!