Three Ridiculous (but Somehow Charming) Reasons to Raise an Eyebrow—and a Glass—on June 10

Let’s take a lap through today’s calendar of micro‑holidays that make you go, “Really? People actually celebrate that?”

1. Ballpoint Pen Day: Because Mods Dirty Their Sneakers Too

Remember when life had drama and flair—like watching ink blobs explode from your fountain pen? Ballpoint pens came along and said, “Let’s keep it dull,” but hey, they’re useful, they don’t explode in your blazer pocket (most days), and they won’t leak all over your diary—mostly. Patented in 1943 (a time when black-and-white television was as flashy as it got), these pens got elbow‑room by replacing the fussy instruments our ancestors indulged in. Today we celebrate by…writing things? Autographing the office fridge? Scribbling “To‑Do: Buy more pens” on your to‑do note? Whatever floats your stationery boat.

2. Black Cow Day: Because Root Beer Belongs in a Float, Not a Cow

No cows involved. Zero. Let’s get that out of the way. This is a day to celebrate a dessert that’s part carbonated rebellion, part dairy hedonism—a root‑beer float. A cold glass full of fizz and vanilla, reminding you that adulthood is mostly dietary decisions like “light or no carbs” and “water or seltzer,” until you rebel with a Black Cow. And hey, sugar coma is still calories well spent. So grab a glass, top it with whipped cream (because life’s too short for skim), and toast to your inner child—or to your dentist, who won’t be thrilled tomorrow.

3. World Pet Memorial Day: Cue the Waterworks, but With Cuteness

Okay, cue the tissues. While the other holidays are mostly about levity and sugar high, this one tugs at your tear ducts. Held on the second Tuesday in June, this day isn’t about costumes or candy: it’s a moment to remember the pets who believed we were benevolent giants. Whether they chased squirrels, chewed your shoes, or sat silently with you during your existential dread at 3 a.m., they deserve a moment of reflection. Frame a photo, light a candle, or just stare fondly at the spot they always claimed as their throne. No hashtags needed, just sincere nostalgia.

Why Do We Even Have These?

Between major calendar events and cult‑classic holidays, we’ve flooded our schedules with reminders that something should happen every day. Half of this is good marketing, half is quirky fun, and all of it gives us permission to deviate from the mundane.

• Ballpoint Pen Day is the corporate world’s nudge to shake up your desk.
• Black Cow Day is the adult-friendly dessert fest—no need to hide under the table with neon‑glazed donuts.
• World Pet Memorial Day is that rare gentle pause among snack‑and‑scribe commotion, pushing empathy while everyone else is icing sugar‑bombing.

So What Will You Actually Do Today?

• Grab a pen—any pen—and write something worth reading tomorrow.
• Float the day away with root beer and ice cream, preferably in a mason jar (trend mandatory).
• Whisper a loving, slightly teary thank-you to your past or present pet—and maybe pet a living one just in case.

Bottom Line from Georgia Dale

Yes, June 10th has more unofficial holidays than a TikTok viral week, but that’s the point: life’s weird, random, imperfect, and worth celebrating in small ways. Whether you’re armed with a pen, a float, or a fond pet memory, take a moment—preferably between taking slow sips, slow blots of ink, and slow breaths (of pet hair)—to find something human in the mess of it all.

And hey, if someone asks what your plans are today, just say: “I’m honoring a 1940’s invention, drinking a frothy sweet treat, and remembering my best fur buddy.” If they ask to join in, invite them—with bonus points if they bring root beer in a can and a pen. Cheers.