The Toad
16 May 2026
The Toad wasn’t a real toad. It didn’t need to be. It was the kind of creature that lurks in the damp corners of childhood nightmares, in the half-remembered warnings of old stories.
Animals
Animals are our jolly companions. Without them, 90% of the good things to be found on the internet wouldn’t be possible. Without them, two thirds of our plates would be empty. Even your guitar fretboard relies on animal help: Elephants are essential for the ebony tree to proliferate.
Walking the Dog Day
12 April 2026
Walking the Dog Day (or National Walk Your Dog Day) is observed annually on February 22nd. Of course it isn’t meant to suggest you walk your dog only once a year!
International Sloth Day
3 April 2026
International Sloth Day is celebrated annually on October 20th to raise awareness about these slow-moving creatures and the conservation of their rainforest habitats.
International Monkey Day
2 January 2026
Monkey Day, celebrated annually on December 14, is an unofficial global holiday dedicated to appreciating monkeys, apes, and other primates. It is widely used by activists and wildlife organizations to raise awareness about primate conservation, protest the exotic pet trade, and advocate for ethical animal rights. If you disapprove of zoos,
What’s That Blue Thing Doing Here?
1 January 2026
That blue things is white, and it’s probably just lying around, dead as dead can be.