Lead Singer of GRAMMY-Winning Rock Band System Of A Down, Serj Tankian's New Single and Video "Life's Revengeful Son"

 Today, singer, poet, songwriter, visual artist, film producer, activist and author SERJ TANKIAN, lead singer and lyricist for the GRAMMY© Award-winning rock band System Of A Down has debuted the new video for the song ”Life’s Revengeful Son.” The song is the fourth single and video off SERJ TANKIAN’s 5-Song EP of new music titled FOUNDATIONS, which is available worldwide via Gibson Records HERE. “Life’s Revengeful Son” incorporates a variety of instrumentation, including acoustic and electric guitars and dramatic orchestration, into an epic closer with unmatched imagery: “The final revolution will occur when the arms of the clock fall,” Tankian sings. “Jesus seen in the streets, dragging a car axel instead of the cross.”

 

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“LIFE’S REVENGEFUL SON”

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SERJ TANKIAN’s FOUNDATIONS (Gibson Records)

1.   “A.F. Day”

2.   “Justice Will Shine On”

3.   “Appropriations”

4.   “Cartoon Buyer”

5.   “Life’s Revengeful Son”

 

Check out early press acclaim for SERJ TANKIAN’s FOUNDATIONS:

 

“’AF Day’ is fast and angry capturing the listeners into the frantic journey to this madness. ‘Justice Will Shine On’ pays homage to the ones that fought and survived. The beautiful, sorrowful song awakens the warrior spirit for justice for all that suffered in the genocide of the Armenian people. “Appropriations” starts slow with vocals smooth and gentle, and then with swift echoes of guitars and vocals blending, this creates the soundtrack to the escape of the people running from their doom and destruction. ‘Cartoon Buyer’ expresses, with riveting lyrical content, how humans separate thoughts and themselves from what is really happening across the world. “Life’s Revengeful Son” is groundbreaking and heartfelt, with beats pounding and roaring vocals conjuring the spirit of all that suffered.”

 

--NEW NOISE (4-1/2 out of 5 stars)

 

“[The FOUNDATIONS] songs feature some of the detuned and palm-muted metal aggression we’ve grown to expect, with riffs that feel reminiscent of Alice in Chains and Slayer, as well as more acoustic-driven and experimental moments.”

 

--GUITAR WORLD

 

“’Justice Will Shine On,’ might just one of the most important songs of Tankian’s musical career, as he recalls the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide that his family and so many other families were victims of, including the families from members of System Of A Down. The track is easily the highlight of the FOUNDATIONS EP, and its haunting melodies brilliantly accentuate it’s dark yet poignant subject matter.”

 

--FORBES

 

“[On ‘Justice Will Shine On’ thunderous rhythms, dramatic chord swings and an impassioned, multi-layered vocal performance where Tankian considers the Armenian genocide that took place during WWI, and how the horrors of that period of history unquestionably still impact his family and the broader Armenian community to this day. “[On ‘Cartoon Buyer’] The tune takes a giant swerve towards the electric, though, with huge and punky guitar riffs and crack-of-thunder drumming soon complementing Tankian’s signature higher-range vibrato. The lyrics then take the frontman from California to Argentina, to Saudi Arabia, to Tunisia and more."

 

--REVOLVER

 

“’A.F. Day’ is a heady, punk-influenced rocker about how religion can’t keep us afloat.”

 

--STEREOGUM

 

“The heavy new single ‘A.F. Day,’ boasts frantic screams from the System Of A Down frontman as he howls 'Another fucking day'.”

 

--NME 

 

“A.F. Day” (short for ‘Another Fucking Day’) features Tankian in full scream mode during the chorus, and would fit right into the System of a Down catalog both musically and lyrically. The song includes lines like, “Why do religions require from their faithful blind and questioning servitude?/ If thy path is so righteous, then why the use of forcing all attitude.”

 

--CONSEQUENCE

Chimichangas I Haven't Been This Excited In A LONG Time - Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney+ November 12t

 

MARVEL STUDIOS’ DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE CROSSING STREAMS

ON DISNEY+ NOV. 12 – NEW SPOT AND KEY ART NOW AVAILABLE


Plus, Brace Yourselves Nerds… Deadpool & Wolverine
is invading Sports Arenas Today Giving Fans
A Chance to Handle Their Business Like a Superhero!


Watch New Announce Spot Here

BURBANK, CA (October 30, 2024) – LFG! Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, the highest-grossing Rated-R film of all time, makes its streaming debut on Disney+ November 12.

Certified-Fresh and Verified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes™ and celebrated by critics as “just really f*cking fun” (Kristy Puchko, Mashable), “fires on all cylinders, and one viewing is not enough” (Pete Hammond, Deadline), and “The Greatest Film Ever Made” (Ryan Reynolds), the Disney+ release goes far beyond the fourth wall with hilarious and insightful filmmaker commentary featuring director/producer/writer, Shawn Levy, and star/producer/writer, Ryan Reynolds.

Plus, strap on your unicorn onesies, because bathrooms at multiple sports arenas are receiving a serious upgrade today. Why? Because they’re the sacred stalls where all the magic goes down—literally. So, grab your TP and brace yourself to dive headfirst into Deadpool & Wolverine greatness!

The porcelain thrones at the following venues will receive the Deadpool & Wolverine makeover:

• October 30, 2024
• NBA’s Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers (Wells Fargo Center in Philly, PA)
• NBA’s Brooklyn Nets at Memphis Grizzlies (FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN)
• NHL’s New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets (Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH)
• October 31, 2024 (Halloween)
• NHL’s St. Louis Blues at Philadelphia Flyers (Wells Fargo Center in Philly, PA)

Bonus Features

• Filmmaker Commentary – Listen to filmmaker commentary by director/producer/writer, Shawn Levy, and star/producer/writer Ryan Reynolds.

Film Synopsis
Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date – Deadpool & Wolverine. A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his home world faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit up again with an even more reluctantlier... reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to... oh hell, just watch the movie. Synopses are stupid.

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November Is Gratitude Month - Be Grateful For Life

 

 Reflect and Reset: An Embrace Your Life Journal

By Fran Hauser

In a fast-paced world, Reflect and Reset by best-selling author Fran Hauser offers a much-needed pause. This beautifully designed journal is divided into five sections—Reflections, Smile File, Vision Board, To-Don’t List, and Coloring—each providing creative prompts to help readers live more intentionally. It’s the perfect gift for anyone looking to prioritize what truly matters and create the life of their dreams.

The 411:

I journal daily. It is to keep memories as well as keep me on schedule. I include lots of things in my journal and will continue to hopefully write about my life for all of my days or until I can no longer keep it up. However, I am a grateful person and believe in manifestation, visions boards, and Reflections and with November being the month of Gratitude have decided to use this journal to embrace all the changes in my life (I started a new job), I feel better than ever (vitamins and supplements), I am IN LOVE (27 years with my husband November 1st) and I am getting older and more aware of staying positive and living your full life more than ever. 

The Reflect and Reset journal is perfect to start for those who have always wanted to journal or those like me who have journaled for years. 

Broken up into 5 sections Reflections, Smile File, Vision Board, To Don't Lists, and even coloring pages there is a place for all your various thoughts.

Add stickers, borders, washi tape or use special pens and markers but make this book your own. 

Writing has proven to be reduce stress, improve health, aid in decision making, assist in memory, cognitive processing upkeep and generally better your quality of life. I swear by it. It is my personal therapy and way cheaper than a therapist.

Heartwarming Tale of Courage and Friendship the Perfect Message to Share with Kids this Holiday Season

 FOR IMMEDIA

TE RELEASE

 

NEW YORK — Wild, wonderful and filled with rollicking good fun, The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion shares important lessons about teamwork and standing up for what is right, all wrapped up in a fast-paced adventure about saving a beloved zoo.

 

Written with tweens and teens in mind, Lincoln Zoo Rebellion features an elderly zookeeper, a motley menagerie of “chatty” zoo creatures and a band of courageous kids who must work together to outfox a greedy mayor eager to turn the zoo into an amusement park.

 

Early reviews have been uproariously good, with a 10-year-old reader calling it, “One of the best books I have read,” and librarian Alice Kaplan commenting, “It will have broad appeal to both boys and girls … I had some good laughs in between holding my breath as the action accelerated.” 

 

As the story begins, aging zookeeper Reggie Goodenough is lamenting the urban sprawl encroaching on the zoo’s perimeter. He dreams of more land and roomier habitats — better environments for the beloved animals in his care. Reggie is hopeful when newly elected Mayor Ralph Throttlebottom promises to do special things with the zoo, but what Reggie doesn’t realize is that Mayor Throttlebottom and his greedy cronies want to turn the zoo into an amusement park.

 

Will the rebellion of plucky kids and wildly intelligent animals find a way to save the day?

 

From the creative minds of award-winning writer and producer the late Larry Belling and co-author Art Twain, The Lincoln Zoo Rebelliondeals with today’s important themes of animal rights and preservation — in an entertaining and humorous way, making it an engaging read for kids ages 8 to 14 and young-at-heart adults. 

 

“We hope our book gives you a new appreciation of creatures, whether domesticated, in the wild, or in the zoos,” the authors wrote in their book. “After all, we’re related. We’re all animals.”

 

About the Authors

Larry Belling produced award-winning radio commercials for Hollywood movies and television, managed Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd record producers, and narrated documentaries for PBS, BBC and The Discovery Channel. His play, Stroke of Luck, starring Tim Pigott-Smith, was performed in London. 

 

Art Twain, Larry Belling’s lifelong friend, has created over 3,000 radio and television commercials and helped take the Gap from one to 500 stores with his advertising and marketing efforts. He has won many awards, including Clios and an Emmy. He wrote and produced a popular 5-minutes-a-day radio series for school-aged kids and won the Marcus Foster Award from the City of Oakland for his work with school kids. In his teen years, he had a personal zoo in his garage with 26 different animals, including two alligators and an opossum.

 

A portion of all proceeds from sales of The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion will be donated to organizations dedicated to improving the lives of animals.

Veep Fans - Get The Whole 7 Seasons On Blu-ray And Hear Some Of The Best Quotes Regarding Politics

 

Veep: The Complete Series – Available on Blu-ray October 22

Synopsis:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the Vice President of the United States in this hilarious HBO comedy series. Each episode follows her whirlwind day-to-day existence as she puts out political fires, juggles public and private demands and defends the interests of the chief executive--with whom she shares a uniquely dysfunctional relationship.

The 411:

Ok so I have heard of Veep but since I don't have HBO never was able to see it. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays an ambitious Vice President.

So far, I have only conquered Season 1 on a cold weekend but hopefully can watch Season 2 next week.

It does have some of the best quotes.

Dan: "I was trying to use Jonah for intelligence." 

Selina: "That's like trying to use a croissant as a f**king dildo."

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Selina: Ok. What do you think of Dan?

Amy: Oh! Dan is a shit.

Selina: You want to expand on that?

Amy: Sure He's a massive and total shit. When you first meet him, you think surely to God this man can't be as big a shit as he seems, but he is.

Selina: See, I....

Amy: Cause like if there were a book with covers made of shit, you'd think "That's intriguing. I wonder what's in that book that they saw fit to give it covers made of pure shit." And then you open it and ..shit.

This cynical look at the White House is exactly what we need these days before everyone got butt hurt or insulted by every friggin thing. As Ricky Gervais said, "Just because you're offended doesn't mean your right!"

This is a thinking person's show. The humor is not for everyone and it is quick so keep up!

Halloween Isn't Just About Candy

 

M is for Monsters
Greg Paprocki

Imaginary creatures from the land, forests, and underwater introduce toddlers to folklore and literature, where monsters were born.

These hobgoblins and other imaginary creatures are too cute to be scary! Names like Quinotar, ogre, and rougarou, along with the more common vampire, witch, and Yeti will be as fun to say as the pictures are to point at. Ideal for reading aloud to a toddler.

Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro mid-century art style that’s proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults.

My class LOVED this book but probably not as much as I did. The illustrations on each page are full of colorful, interesting, whimsical things to look at. We read it and stared at the pages over and over all day with some kids finding new things every time we looked.

Halloween Pumpkin Jiggie Puzzle
55 Pieces • 20+ minute difficulty

This challenging die-cut Jiggie puzzle is a fun way to celebrate with a friend.

Packed in a tiny box, these puzzles pack a big punch! Challenging without being frustrating, Jiggies are perfect for a quick break from work, ice breakers at your dinner party, a bedtime wind-down, or a fun after-school activity. They also make great gifts for puzzle lovers of all ages!

Ghostly,Ghastly Tales: Frights to Tell at Night Series
Anastasia Garcia • Illustrated by Teo Skaffa

Read these stories before bedtime or share them to spook your friends—if you dare!

Each tale in this magical collection pulls you into a dark world of contemporary stories based on myths and legends from around the world. Haunted battlefields? Talking heads? Ghosts? Nefarious creatures in the night? Read all about spooky field trips, ghostly omens, cautionary tales, and more. Featuring stories inspired by folklore from Nigeria, the Philippines, the Caribbean, Iceland, England, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Ancient Egypt, Germany, Mexico, and the American South.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Marci Kay Monson • Illustrated by Greg Paprocki

This retelling is the first in the “Mini Mysteries” series of interactive picture books for children.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie’s first detective novel (a cozy mystery—no violence or gore), and where she introduces her fictional detective Hercule Poirot. The story, set in England during World War I, is a true who-done-it full of mysterious characters and teasing clues. Monson’s retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Christie’s mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children’s engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.

My class is a little young for this but my daughter and I loved reading this and doing each activity on each page. Very smart way to introduce a "mystery" book to young readers by placing an interactive component to aid in the critical thinking as well as to add a bit of fun! 

Illustrated by Greg Paprocki who also did the book above M is For Monsters I LOVED the details, colors and eye catching two page spreads in The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

Porch pirates are planning for the holidays, are you?

 

 

Arrive AI is Developing Patented Solutions to Combat Porch Package Theft and Secure Deliveries

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – (October 16, 2024) – With the holiday season approaching, so too are the plans of porch pirates who steal delivery packages from doorsteps. Without knowing how to prevent this issue, many people are left at the mercy and hope their porch is not the one hit. But that strategy is not likely enough to keep their packages safe. Arrive AI, a pioneering technology company, is one step ahead, developing innovative solutions to protect packages and revolutionize delivery security. 

"Porch pirates are well-prepared for the holiday season, often stealing packages the moment they’re delivered," says Arrive AI CEO Dan O’Toole. "We’re developing patented technology to stop them in their tracks, starting with innovative delivery security solutions for businesses today and expanding to residential solutions in the near future."

This has become such a pervasive issue that state legislatures are taking it up. Numerous states, including Kentucky, New Jersey, Georgia, Michigan, and Texas, have or are in the process of passing laws regarding porch pirating. When someone has a package stolen, they may feel alone in the theft, but really, it’s part of a much bigger issue. In fact, the statistics surrounding it are astounding.

In a survey conducted in September 2024 by Security.org, 44 million packages had been stolen in the prior three months. In the past year, they report $8 billion worth of merchandise stolen from porches. It's difficult to even keep up with the number of packages being stolen from porches around the country. It is theft on a scale likely never seen before.

The survey conducted by Security.org found that 18% of people do nothing to help prevent it, and 12% don't report it if it does. Some things can be done to help prevent porch pirates from stealing holiday packages, including:

·        Installing cameras. While it is not an absolute way to stop package theft, having a camera aimed at the porch will help deter some thieves. It also provides you with video footage to supply to the police department if theft happens.

·        Creating connections. When neighbors come together to help watch each other's porches, it helps keep theft down. Those who won't be home or see on their camera that a package has been delivered can ask a neighbor to grab it. 

·        Scheduling deliveries. Try to schedule deliveries when someone will be there to receive them. Those who will be gone all day or are going away for a trip should make arrangements for a different delivery day or location or have someone pick up the package.

·        Using alternate delivery locations. There are other places where consumers can have packages delivered or picked up. These include stores, delivery lockers, family and friends who will be home, and their place of work.

·        Harnessing the power of technology. New technology is on the horizon that will revolutionize the industry and end porch pirating. Arrive AI has a smart mailbox that does not allow package theft, and it will soon be available to consumers and corporations, helping to protect their items from theft and maintain their integrity through weather conditions.

If packages are stolen from one's porch, the person should notify all the parties involved in the delivery, including the store and carrier that made the delivery. They should also report the theft to their local police department and inform their neighbors of the issue. 

Arrive AI’s future- facing smart mailbox is designed to offer numerous benefits. The technology will allow packages to be delivered in a manner that is securely protected from porch pirates and the weather. Packages can be placed into the weatherproof box via drone, robot, driverless carrier, and traditional delivery methods. Nobody besides the rightful owner can access it. It also helps first responders find homes quicker, thus reducing response times, by lighting up when someone calls for emergency assistance. Protected by patents, the upcoming technology offers secure and convenient delivery solutions for consumers and businesses alike, minimizing the risks associated with porch piracy.

As Arrive AI works toward these consumer-oriented solutions, they are currently focused on serving business clients with their Mailbox-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform. This robust platform offers businesses security features such as real-time tracking, chain of custody controls, and theft prevention. With these capabilities, Arrive AI is redefining last-mile delivery, providing businesses with enhanced accuracy and improved logistics efficiency.

While Arrive AI’s patented smart mailboxes are still under development, their current offerings bring essential security to high-value business deliveries and sensitive shipments, enabling clients to proactively protect their assets.

Key Features of Arrive AI’s Current MaaS Platform for Businesses:

• Real-Time Tracking: Business customers receive logistics alerts and tracking updates for their deliveries.
• Chain of Custody Controls: Ensures the secure handling of critical shipments from point of origin to final delivery.
• Theft Prevention: Robust security features help reduce the risk of loss, making deliveries more secure and efficient.

“Our mission is to transform the last-mile delivery experience, starting with secure solutions," adds O’Toole. "As we develop our smart mailboxes, we’re proud to support B2B clients with technology that protects their shipments from theft and guarantees delivery accuracy. We’re also looking forward to the day that we are able to provide the service to homes around the world."

Arrive’s smart Mailbox-as-a-Service (Maas) platform will help businesses and residents send and receive packages securely and safely. To learn more about their patents, visit the site at: https://www.arrive.tech/patents

To see videos of Arrive in action, visit New Arrive Smart Mailbox with Robotic Delivery and Robodog Picks Up From Arrive. To learn more about Arrive, visit the site: https://www.arriveai.com

In the future, when an Arrive AI mailbox is installed at an address, its GPS coordinates will be stored in Arrive AI’s cloud-based database. The "push of a button" operation will be seamlessly managed through apps and delivery services, optimizing autonomous delivery for a range of users. 

About Arrive AI:
Arrive AI specializes in autonomous last-mile delivery solutions for businesses, combining artificial intelligence, patented technology, and seamless interoperability to make deliveries secure, efficient, and frictionless. Their vision includes expanding to residential markets in the future, offering smart mailboxes that enhance package security and convenience for consumers. Learn more about Arrive AI’s business solutions and the technology driving their vision at Arrive AI’s website.

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All I Needed Was Some Supplements To Be Pain Free? MENOPAUSE SUCKS

I have been suffering from this pain for over 8 years. It literally took my quality of life. I suffered for so long. It hurt daily and there were days I wanted to cry. Just walking the 10 feet to my bathroom took 10 minutes sometimes. 

Last year I found a chiropractor to help with my sciatica pain. I was seeing a body guru who helped me learn stretches for sciatica pain. She showed me all these things I could do and honestly I was more limber than I ever was but the pain was gone for a day or two and right back. I also went to a chiropractor who adjusted my back with a chiropractic gun tool called an activator. The pain was never gone and it seemed like the 2-3 times a week was going to be for the rest of my life. 

I finally found my current doctor. He has never adjusted my back. He told me I don't have sciatica I have a chronic tear that has been there for years and every stretch I do reinjures it. He started me on ultrasound therapy. The sound waves improve circulation, increase blood flow, break up scar tissue and loosen tight muscles. It was working. Two times a week, went to once a week but the pain would show up every once in a while. He got me some very expensive inserts for my shoes and I was still going once a week. When I asked why it was still showing up every once in a while he suggested Turmeric and Curcumin. In fact he gave me a bottle. 

Purchase

I take three tablets a day. 1 in the morning and 2 at night. Drastic change. I felt amazing. I found myself going to the chiropractor maybe 3 times a month. Sometimes just because I felt stiff and to have him work on my left thigh. It felt like I had to constantly ice my hip. I was icing my hip every morning and every night. Sometimes sitting on an icepack for a half hour and then moving it to my outer hip. 

Purchase

When I mentioned this to a friend of mine she said "If the ultrasound is working for you maybe it is a circulation problem. I think you should check out Magnesium with Bisglycinate." I did and I am never going back. I have been pain free with the tinniest pill I have ever taken and it didn't take weeks to work. It took ONLY 1 day. Yup 1 Day. I didn't write to her for 4 weeks because I thought it was a fluke. I thought it was mind over matter. The pain has been gone so long I have forgotten what it even felt like to be in pain.  Hip and joint pain can be contributed to menopause. I wish I knew about this stuff years ago. It made a huge difference in my life. 

This weekend I talked about this on Facebook with my personal friends. Three of them the day I posted asked me what I was taking. I want to shout it from the rooftop and I wish more doctors talked about supplements or lack of certain minerals and vitamins being the problem. 

Life is better. I feel great and I miss my chiropractor sometimes but this is way better! 

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Join The National Thank You Letter Month and Celebrate Gratitude

 As a preschool teacher I believe in teaching gratefulness every day. When I notice someone doing something to help a friend I make sure to acknowledge their graciousness as well as ask the friend who was helped to thank their friend. We also sing a song before snack time called Let's Be Thankful.

Let's be thankful, let's be thankful, let's be glade, let's be glad

For the many good things, for the many good things, that we have, that we have. 

Some co-workers have refused to sing this song stating it was too religious. When I asked how? They didn't have an answer. It is about being grateful. Being grateful for the things you have big or small is a good thing and teaching gratefulness is definitely not a bad thing and I will forever do it.

If you think as I do, consider joining the..

NATIONAL THANK YOU LETTER MONTH: A CELEBRATION OF GRATITUDE

November is National Thank You Letter Month (NTYLM), a month-long celebration dedicated to teaching and practicing gratitude through the simple yet profound act of writing thank you letters. Created by award winning author Carew Papritz, NTYLM encourages children—and people of all ages—to bring back the time-honored art of writing a thank you letter.

This initiative aims to improve mental health, foster empathy, and strengthen community bonds through the humble act of giving to others through a letter of thanks. NTYLM also supports literacy skills by enhancing students' writing abilities, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation, while also helping to develop structured thinking and effective communication.

 

-----WHAT IS IT?
      National Thank You Letter Month is a month-long celebration focused on gratitude.

-----WHEN IS IT?
      The entire month of November, with National Thank You Letter Day on November 14th.

-----WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
      Students, teachers, parents, caregivers, and community members.

-----WHERE CAN IT TAKE PLACE?
      Activities can occur anywhere—schools, homes, and local communities.

-----WHY PARTICIPATE?
      To improve mental health, foster empathy, strengthen community bonds, and support literacy skills through the act of writing thank you letters.

 

“One of the simplest tools to help children with mental health is teaching them gratitude. That’s why this year’s National Thank You Letter Month might be the most important one yet!” says Carew Papritz. It serves to teach children—and remind adults—about the vital importance of paying gratitude forward in their daily lives. The event has gained national acclaim for its powerful lessons of kindness and compassion, even earning a Guinness World Record for the LARGEST handwritten thank you letter in the world!

“It’s more than a simple act of writing a letter of thanks to someone…it’s one small step to repairing the mental health of our nation,” adds Papritz, whose award-winning book, The Legacy Letters is filled with life lessons for all generations.  Studies show that those who practice gratitude are happier, less depressed, less stressed, and more satisfied with their lives and relationships.

 

NOT SURE WHO TO THANK?
 

There are weekly themes to guide your gratitude!

• WEEK 1 (Oct. 28 - Nov. 3): Focus on COMMUNITY HELPERS. Honor the dedication of community helpers such as firefighters, police officers, and paramedics. Express gratitude for their commitment to keeping our communities safe and healthy. 
• WEEK 2 (Nov. 4 - Nov. 10): Focus on TEACHERS. Celebrate the invaluable role teachers play in shaping minds and fostering a love for learning. Write letters of appreciation to educators who have made a positive impact on your life.
• WEEK 3 (Nov. 11 - Nov. 17): Focus on VETERANS. Recognize and thank those who have served in the armed forces for their bravery and sacrifices. Write letters to veterans to show appreciation for their commitment to protecting our freedoms.
• WEEK 4 (Nov. 18 - Nov. 24): Focus on CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS. Celebrate family, friends, mentors, and role models who provide support and guidance. Write heartfelt letters to those who have made a difference in your life.
• WEEK 5 (Nov. 25 - Dec. 1): Focus on HEALTHCARE WORKERS. Recognize and thank all healthcare professionals for their tireless efforts in caring for patients and promoting health. Write letters to express your gratitude for their dedication and compassion.

 

We invite everyone to join this FREE, altruistic, and educational effort celebrated across the country throughout November. For more information and FREE RESOURCES for students, parents, teachers, and schools, visit NationalThankYouLetterDay.com/guide.

We encourage everyone to share their stories of gratitude on social media using the hashtags #NationalThankYouLetterMonth and #NationalThankYouLetterDay.

For updates follow @CarewPapritzOfficialPage (on Facebook); @CarewPapritz (on Instagram); and @Thelegacyletters (on YouTube).