Secret Aries week is almost here. Do you know about this? I’d never heard of it until I saw a sign outside the local florist’s shop the other day.
I’m not sure why some people born under the astrological sign of the ram want to keep it a secret. I’m OK with being a Leo, and I would think those who are really into the Zodiac would be proud of their birth signs. I’m also surprised that there are enough people trying to hide being an Aries to warrant a whole week of celebration – wouldn’t one day do it? But since people are, obviously, into this, why don’t they observe it a week earlier? Then it would fall during the actual dates attributed to Aries.
Maybe that time slot was already taken up by some other crucial holiday like National Ball of Twine week. We have way too many made-up days of remembrance like that. Why does Congress waste their time with this sort of thing when they should be addressing the serious problems facing the country? Things like the fact that someone who took three years of accounting, up to and INCLUDING Cost Accounting, still wound up bleeding from her eyeballs when she attempted to do her own taxes last week? What about THAT, eh?
If it’s not Congress making up holidays, it’s florists and card sellers. Take Sweetest Day. It was invented out of thin air to sell flowers and cards. If someone refuses to participate in what is nothing more than a marketing ploy to increase sales by guilt, do people applaud you for taking a moral stand? No. You are labeled a cheap so-and-so and you end up in hot water with your significant other. That’s why I was surprised that I couldn’t find any Secret Aries cards at Hallmark – they normally jump right on this shiz. Must be a brand new holiday.
I’d like to know how we are even supposed to know who to congratulate; it’s Secret Aries, as in SECRET, hello? I’ll do my best, though, because I don’t want to hurt anybody’s feelings. I’m getting out my calendar and jotting this down right now so I don’t forget.
Oh, look. Administrative Professional’s day is also next week.
Guess I better stock up on flowers and cards for those people, too.
At first I thought it was a typo, because I’m pretty sure that Serceters Day is around this time of year. People who secrete things should be recognized whether they secrete moisture or odors or both!
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So true. Whether they secrete (to emit moisture or odors) or sercete (to pick one’s toe-cheese with a chopstick), everyone deserves some flowers.
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Yes, I just did a Google search to make sure sercete was not actually “a thing”. Your definition should have tipped me off. Even if it’s not a thing, I’m sure the flower syndicate will be pushing for a way to increase sales in the calendar doldrums between Paul Bunyan Day and Valentines Day.
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Paul Bunion Day is a natural fit with the toe-cheese holiday.
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I’m a Cancer but I act more like my ascendant which is Sagittarius. 🙂
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Not sure if congrats or condolences are in order.
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LOL I love being a Sadge. They rock. 🙂
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I look at the world with conflicting emotions ….
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Hmm, I think I’ll pass on Secret Aries week. I’ll save my gift-buying for Scary Sagittarius week instead… 😉
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OK, if you don’t mind offending people…
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Scary Sagittarius? LOL cool.
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🙂
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I only celebrate two made up holidays, Jan 23 National Pie Day and Sep 19 Talk Like a Pirate Day.
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You have good taste in holidays, matey.
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lmao
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My mom and daughter are Aries, maybe they are keeping secrets from me and I don’t know it. Maybe it’s a whole week of keeping secrets from others that are not Aries. Maybe, they talk to each other and tell each other their secrets but a Virgo like me, can’t know. Ugh. I am all stressed out now and I don’t trust them. What is a Virgo to do???
You are so right about the number of dumb holidays we are supposed to celebrate! For crying out loud, can’t we just have a regular day every once in a while??
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Hey! I’m a Virgo, too! And yeah, people don’t like to talk to us much in general, do they?
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At least we have each other! Phew!
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How about Secret Anal Virgo Day?? I’m in!
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Did you really just bring “anal” into the conversation?
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Anal and Virgo go hand in hand. 🙂
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So wrong…
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Yeah,I hear you sister, I’m a virgo too. Drives me nuts to see my sign referred to as ‘Virgo THE VIRGIN’ on all astrology/horoscope type websites.
An anal virgin, I learn something new everyday.
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I’m a virgo too! It all makes sense now…
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I hate to tell you, but those Aries are telling secrets about you. Kind of sad when family does that.
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The thing is, they actually do! My daughter tells my mom things she won’t tell me. Hmph!
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Don’t tell that to Congress – they’ll use our hard-earned tax dollars to create an official Regular Day.
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UGH! You are right! 🙂
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I think Secret Aries week sounds a lot better than Secret Cancer week, which is my astrological sign. Not a fun-sounding holiday by any means. And just so you feel better, Peg, you’re not alone in your disdain of Sweetest Day. My husband and I have willingly boycotted that one, simply because we cottoned to the fact that it’s made up. We’re so quick, aren’t we? 😉
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As long as you BOTH agree to abstain, it’s good. If one of you expects a gift, there will be strife in your happy home, eh?
And you’re right about Secret Cancer. 😦
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Exactly! The first year Sweetest Day reared its ugly head, my husband gave me a pretty bracelet. I had nothing for him, so I walked around feeling like I had “LOSER” stamped on my forehead. After that, we had The Talk and agreed to give up this goofy holiday. Nothing like gift-induced guilt to motivate me. 🙂
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Thanks for the head-up; I thought it was a TYPO and almost bought for secretaries. So…I ‘secretly’ (in my mind?) sent all the people whom I know are Aries cards and flowers, and if they complain to me that they didn’t receive them, I’ll just say, ‘Sssshhhh. It’s a secret.’ I love non-giving on holidays. So fun!
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Typo? What can you mean? It was right there in repositionable plastic letters on the flower shop’s sign? I’m sure they wouldn’t try to mislead us.
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As an Aries, with a birthday on Monday, I’m not sure how I should take this post. I think I’ll take it with an extra shot of vodka.
How does it feel to no longer be a NWR virgin? *wink* AND *nudge*
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I’m a little sore, BD. Thanks for asking.
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Whoa! You’re a Leo, huh? Figures. I mean that in the best way possible. My hubby’s a Leo, my fave brother’s a Leo, my dad was a Leo. You’re in good company. I hereby nominate a new holiday we should all observe: Pegoleg Week! Where we give random people Reese’s Peanut butter cups! (But only one for them and three for ourselves.)
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I like the way you think, Virgla, have I told you that lately?
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I’m an Aries (March 26th) and I had no idea this was a thing! What am I supposed to do to celebrate? Not tell anyone I’m an Aries?
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Surely you have some long-standing family traditions surrounding this important holiday?
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Holy cow, am I slow. I saw the picture, read your entire piece, was a tad confused, and then looked at the picture again. Light finally dawned on Marblehead. I remember years ago when my father was griping about having to go get his secretary a bunch of flowers or she’d be peeved. Whatev’s. They never have a merchant mariner appreciation day. How do you think all that oil from the middle east gets to the U.S.?
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I saw this at the local florist last year and it tickled my funny bone. Went around the block and snapped a pic. Could I find it when I finally wrote this piece? Of course not. I had to resort to my trusty Paint program.
Go ahead and start the merchant mariner day – I’ll send a card.
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Oh Peg, don’t forget Earth Day is next week! Same day as that holiday for the underpaid and overworked crowd.
How are we suppose to do justice to Earth Day? Wouldn’t it just make sense to consider a day on Earth, everyday? Dang! She’s definitely worthy of an ongoing fest, if you know what I mean. If we want to hug a tree we should be allowed to do it 24/7, all 365 days of the year! Besides, all those newly planted trees from Arbor Day need a little bit of TLC.
Okay, Aries Day it is! I’ll mark my calendar, bake cupcakes and torch up a few candles in celebration to all those silent types that wish to be celebrated, yet seek anonymity. I just want to close this by saying that it would be a heck of a better party if my Aries friends came out of hiding. I’m not promising them a card, but there’s a plate of cupcakes getting stale over here. El Pronto, por favor!
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Putting in my order for chocolate, please.
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This is so funny! A misplaced space makes all the difference. Your speculation around it all gave me a good chuckle this Sunday morning. I think we could have a whole year of start sign fun of this type!
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Great idea! Keep your eyes peeled and we can all share some giggles.
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Just another holiday for guys to screw up by not buying flowers…
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Exactly.
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Well, I’m an Aries and never heard of this. But if anyone wants to send me a gift or something, I’ll be more than happy to accept.
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Dang! Now your Arie-ness isn’t a secret anymore so you forfeited any gifts. Shame about that.
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But … but …
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My sister is an Aries and she sure doesn’t need any more ego boosting. Keep this holiday quiet…PLEASE!
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Mum’s the word, Lorna. I’m cancelling the 3 dozen roses I ordered for your sister right now.
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Much appreciated. 😉
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