Happy Turkey Day to Everyone in the U.S.!

Looks like Pilgrim Quinn will be missing out on the Thanksgiving feast, but I don't suppose it's a great loss. It's not like she was going to have anything aside from a few carrot sticks and maybe a long sniff of pumpkin pie.

If she does feel like having a snack later, she could always celebrate National Cashew Day. As Jake says, they are a first-class nut! Not like those wannabe peanuts.

Finally, happy anniversary to this very blog, which first went online on this day in 2007. Sixteen years later, it's still going and old enough to get its driver's license!

Fanfic Update!

• Spider Quinn 03: Comes Great Responsibility, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "Jane knocked on Daria’s door. 'Come in,' Daria said."

Who's Up For Some Binge-Watching?

Daria and Jane have settled in for World Television Day, and I assume they're tuning into a Sick, Sad World marathon. Go ahead and watch whatever you want, but bonus points for anyone who watches any Daria episodes.

The more ambitious among us may choose to celebrate National Entrepreneur's Day instead, perhaps by starting their own business. How about a TV-watching business? Jodie will probably participate in this one, especially if she ever managed to build her own consulting firm geared toward minority start-ups.

Finally, I'd just like to greet everyone in honor of World Hello Day: Hello! There, that's over with.

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• R.I.P., Rosalynn Carter.

Don't Forget to Wash Your Hands!

Daria's going to spend a bit of quality time with her friend the Talking Toilet in honor of World Toilet Day, but hopefully she'll let someone else have a turn if they need it. Jake might also be spending some quality time with the toilet, but only because he still can't remember to check for toilet paper before he gets started.

I'm sure he'll be out in time to celebrate International Men's Day, though, but don't tell Ms. Barch about it. Please do tell any smartasses who like to complain about International Women's Day by claiming they don't get their own holiday, however. It probably won't shut them up, but it's worth a shot.

Once both Daria and Jake are out of the bathroom, they can play a friendly board game for Play Monopoly Day! We all know how it'll end, though: Jake will start losing badly and begin bargaining away punishments in order to save his skin. Go get him, Daria!

Fanfic Update!

• Crappy Thanksgiving, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Freezing rain continues to fall over Philadelphia International Airport. Inside the central terminal Kevin is using a fake ID to get into the American Airlines Admirals Club." (Part 3)

I Guess She Really "Kneaded" the Dough! (groan)

Looks like Helen is already regretting her decision to celebrate Homemade Bread Day, perhaps because hand-kneaded bread having more "soul" means you have to sell yours in order to get through the process. Just get out the bread machine, Helen!

In fact, maybe she should just forget the bread and celebrate Take A Hike Day instead! I'm sure Mr. DeMartino would be happy to join her, but hopefully she'll remember not to eat any berries she finds along the journey.

When Mr. D comes back, who wants to tell him that it's also International Students Day? If we're lucky, he'll just turn back around and take another hike until the feelings of rage subside.

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• Check out Daria's appearance in "Seventeen" Magazine.

The Fashion Club Doesn't Even Recycle Outfits

I really hope the Fashion Club isn't just throwing out their rejected newsletters because it's America Recycles Day and they should do their best to keep things out of landfills. At the very least, they could hold onto them until their bad advice comes back into style, and then recycle the newsletters as timely suggestions!

If you have anything you want to get rid of that's still in good condition, please consider donating it in honor of National Philanthropy Day. Yes, belly chains and go-go boots count, if you must.

I'm sure Daria would be happy to donate her old Camp Grizzly shirt, even though it's National Camp T-Shirt Day and this would be a great opportunity to break out that awesome chant: Go, Grizzlies! Go, Grizzlies! Go...away.

Fanfic Update!

• Crappy Thanksgiving, by wilddogjj (part 1): "Jim, Chuck (formerly Upchuck) and Chris (Jim's brother) were in Jim's man cave. The reason they weren't outside hanging out with Kevin on his porch is because the weather's bad, with dark gray skies and heavy rain."


• Crushing Timmy, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Timmy and Kayla were walking home from the mall. Timmy carried Kayla's shopping bags as they approached his house." (Part 3)


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 75): "At first Anna Felicia had been so confident about what would happen that night, and yet now that she was facing the bloody thing for real, she was not so sure about Lockie's psychological strategy anymore."


• Spider Quinn 03: Comes Great Responsibility, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "After running some distance into fog, Quinn took to the rooftops and trees, and swung aimlessly around Lawndale."

A Rare Tender Lane Family Moment

Jane seems pleased enough to celebrate National Hug a Musician Day, but probably only because it's Trent. I suspect Nick and Max would not be so lucky. Jesse, on the other hand? Hmmm....

This hug is especially appropriate because it's Caregiver Appreciation Day! Of course, it's up for some debate which of the two takes care of the other, but I think it's safe to say they both had more of a role in each other's upbringing than their parents did.

Finally, let's all enjoy World Kindness Day, not necessarily by hugging anyone (especially if they'd prefer you didn't), but just by treating everyone as well as we can. Even Daria, blunt and cynical as she was, did show kindness at least occasionally. Generally when no one was looking.

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Watch Out for Paper Cuts!

Jane is giving Jake some free lessons on World Origami Day, and I think they're well-stocked on duckies. Perhaps a nice flower or a boat?

If paper is too flimsy for you, you could celebrate National Metal Day instead. Technically the holiday is about the music genre, but I'd like to think Metalmouth is out there living his best life today.

Finally today is both National Timothy Day and National Education Day, and I must emphasize that Mr. O'Neill and education are linked in the vaguest possible way.

Fanfic Update!

• Avatar: The Drama Of Daria, by psychotol (part 7): "Daria entered the school when the PE teacher walked up to her saying 'DARIA MORGENDORFFER.'"


• Crushing Timmy, by wilddogjj (part 1): "Quinn, her husband Jim and their triplet sons Tommy, Timmy and Teddy were in the living room. Quinn and Jim were dressed up for a night on the town."


• This is Not America, by ladyevil (part 1): "'You brought enough for the whole class, Michael?' Ms. Barch asked in study hall."

Tell Us What You REALLY Think, Jane!

While Jane is certainly celebrating Go to an Art Museum Day, it doesn't look like she's enjoying the trip very much. Then again, she could just be annoyed that none of the works on display are Jane Lane originals.

If art isn't for you, you could still create something new by celebrating National Inventors' Day! Not the folding coffee cup, though. Andrew Landon already has that particular market cornered.

Whichever holiday you choose, make sure you celebrate wildly because it's Chaos Never Dies Day and, well, you don't want to let the chaos die, do you? Given some of the insanity that happened in certain Daria episodes, I suspect Daria would happily murder it with her bare hands.

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Hell Is Other Chemists

Quinn is fully prepared to isolate some radium in honor of Marie Curie, who was born on this day in 1867. I suppose if Quinn did want to work in a science, she could do worse than chemistry. There would be no dissecting animals or digging in the dirt, for example! She might need to worry about that glowing skin, though.

When she's done with her experiments, she could always change into her black turtleneck and read something by Albert Camus, who was born on this day in 1913. I don't know how she feels about existentialism, but I'm sure she can handle some accessories from the street fair.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Enrolls at Nevermore, by Meester_Lee (part 12): "Daria decided to make her first move against Catherine on Sunday. She’d come to believe that Catherine was a spy for the INES for Truth organization, although what reasons she didn’t know."


• Kids in America, by ladyevil (part 1): "Daria was sitting in the waiting room at Dr. Becky’s office. Her mother and sister were both yakking on their cell phones."


• Shoes Of Death, by radiofox (COMPLETE!): "'Mr. D, can I go get some water?' Kevin raised his hand. 'I would prefer if it you didn't go during class but any time without you is good time.'"

Remember, Remember....

Guy Fawkes Day, or Bonfire Night as he's more commonly referred to, has a special holiday message for everyone! What? Why, yes, it is "Bollocks!" However could you possibly have guessed?

Back on this side of the Atlantic, Kevin will be celebrating American Football Day by either playing or watching his favorite game. In fact, he might try to do both at once! I'm sure it won't end in a spectacular failure that causes injury to Kevin and amusement to everyone else.

Finally, it's National Redhead Day and we should all wish a happy day to Daria's most well-known redhead...Upchuck! Or maybe Artie! No? Hmm. Ms. Defoe? Oh, what about Jeffy? I suppose Penny counts....

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• Check out the Metalmouth Jack O'lantern Erin M found.

Just Wait Until Trent's Peanut Butter Craving Kicks In....

I think Jane and Daria should really pick a different way to celebrate Sandwich Day. I mean, we know where that sandwich has been (Daria's butt) and we don't know how long it's been in the Tank. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a microscopic civilization thriving inside that peanut butter right now.

Kevin should probably celebrate Give Someone a Dollar Day five times over, at least if he's still wearing Ms. Barch's ugly costume. I'm happy to accept bills of any denomination, so feel free to celebrate this holiday as much as you want!

I'm afraid Helen has a difficult choice ahead of her, though, because it's both Love Your Lawyer Day and Housewife's Day, and she's barely able to keep up with the stress of even one of those options. I think we all know she's going to pick work over home, so the question is really moot anyway.

Fanfic Update!

• Avatar: The Drama Of Daria, by psychotol (part 6): "'Hello?' said Hellen as she answered a phone call as the rest of the family ate."


• Daria on the Trail, by meesterlee (part 56): "We departed late the next morning: we spent part of it having Katy Harris’ funeral and burial service."


• Happy Halloween, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (COMPLETE!): "Lawndale was for sure one of the best places to enjoy a Halloween night!"

Day of the Brain Dead, Anyway

Tiffany is ready to celebrate Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, which begins tonight. Of course, as soon as she realizes she holding a skull, she'll probably shout "Ewwww," drop it, and give herself a thorough manicure.

I'm sure the incident won't bother her too much, though, because that would require her to hold onto a thought for more than two seconds at a time. She probably doesn't need to concern herself with National Stress Awareness Day, although Jake might want to. "Why do people keep telling me I'm stressed? If I weren't stressed, I'd get stressed by everyone telling me I'm stressed!"

In fact, perhaps he should relax and try some calming oral hygiene for National Brush Day. Tad and Tricia Gupty can't wait to get to the part with the flossing!

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"Nothing."

Jake isn't taking Look in the Back of Your Refrigerator Day at all metaphorically, and I hope he finds some cheese or whatever it is he's looking for. Amanda Lane might consider spending the day figuring out if those red stains are cranberry juice, cherry soda, or...something worse. What kind of secrets are the Lanes hiding?

I suppose it could just be a prank, though, since it's Mischief Night and therefore the ideal time for pranks. No doubt the physical embodiment of Halloween is gathering up toilet paper and eggs at this very moment.

Fanfic Update!

• Avatar: The Drama Of Daria, by psychotol (part 5): "Daria flushed the bog, having barfed all her breakfast into it, the feeling of her skull in three pieces persisting like it had actually happened."


• Daria on the Trail, by meesterlee (part 55): "We resumed our journey after the other wagon got repaired. Our trail grew increasingly hilly the further west we got from the Green River."


• Hero of Lake Erie, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (COMPLETE!): "As day after day passed in clueless silence, the sudden disappearance became even more puzzling and mysterious for everyone at Lawndale."


• I STAY, by O-L-D-D (part 7): "Things were scarily quiet for a while, outside of the occasional manic mutter from a Daria very unaccustomed to feeling so out of her own head."


• Spider Quinn 02 With Great Power, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "Sandi Griffin was annoyed. Quinn was late to the Fashion Club meeting!"

Trick or Treat, Hug a Sheep, Give Me Something Plush to Squeeze!

Little Daria's got her costume and her candy bucket all ready for National Trick or Treat Day, and I hope she gets plenty of ZooZoo Drops and Juicy Joes! Jane should steer clear of those blue M&Ms she hates so much, but I'll happily take them off her hands if she doesn't want them.

Be on the lookout for anyone in a sheep costume, because it's Hug a Sheep Day! If you want to hug an actual sheep, just take Quinn's advice and avoid the dirty ones. Ewwwwww!

I suppose Quinn would be better off hugging a stuffed sheep, which is great because it's Plush Animal Lover’s Day! I'm sure Mrs. Bennett will be collecting some extra Fuzzy Wuzzy Wee Bits today, although it wouldn't surprise me if she and Herbert have already gotten every single one in existence.

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Who's Up For a Pumpkin Spice Whatever?

Dawn is here, headphones and all, to remind us to celebrate National Pumpkin Day! How you celebrate is up to you; you can carve a jack-o-lantern or make a pie or even chuck it at annoying people. (Brittany? Kevin? Duck.)

While we're on the subject of annoying people, today is also National Noah Day and I hope Noah Barkman enjoys a nice pot of kombucha. Or, depending on how things went for Buzzdome after the dotcom bubble popped, finds a new job before they repossess his car.

Fanfic Update!

• Avatar: The Drama Of Daria, by psychotol (parts 3 and 4): "Jinora entered the Gu Wi highschool and at the front desk said 'Hi, I have an appointment with-'" (Part 4)


• Glowing Steel, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (COMPLETE!): "The Track Team of Lawndale High was a total disaster. Ever since the day when Jane Lane had decided to betray them all, things just kept getting worse for the prestige and performance of the team."

Boxing Brittany

Brittany is making sure everyone knows that today is National Kangaroo Awareness Day, and it's kind of hard not to be aware of a giant kangaroo with blond ponytails. Of course, if that doesn't do the trick, I'm sure Brittany's killer right hook would get anyone's attention.

I hope she'll stop and have a snack, though, because it's also Food Day and I don't want to see what her temper is like when she's hangry. I'm sure no one does, least of all Kevin. Quick! Someone go get a cheeseless bell pepper pizza!

Finally, on this day in 2000, Wraith posted an essay on the episode "See Jane Run." It's not very long, but it's a great snapshot of what fan reactions to the show were like while the show was still airing.

They're Just Nuts about Mothers In Law!

It seems It's a Nutty, Nutty, Nutty World has stepped up its marketing campaign for National Nut Day and Daria has dragged Jane in to join her in the misery. And she thought having to smile was bad!

Still, it beats being at home, especially if Grandma Ruth has dropped in for a Mother-In-Law Day's visit. Throw in the never-seen but always-terrible Grandma Barksdale and you'll have a real catastrophe on your hands.

I'm sure the Yeagers will be happy to know that Timothy Leary was born on this day in 1920, so I hope they give whichever number dog they're up to some extra pats to celebrate. Any idea on how things are coming along with that real Timothy Leary replacement?

Fanfic Update!

• Avatar: The Drama Of Daria, by psychotol (part 2): "Jinora and Asami emerged out of the studio and turned their phones back on as they headed for the stairwell, and Asami read a text and commented 'Ugh.'"


• Daria on the Trail, by meesterlee (part 54): "An axle broke on one of the Johnson Company’s wagons the next day. We and the Johnson Company were still traveling together, so Captain Trout ordered our wagons to come to a stop while Mr. Ruffin and his friends set about replacing their broken axle."


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 74): "Anna's tree drawings were selling fair and square so far, her work had indeed attracted a lot of attention and yet her true success of that day at the Art Fair was something very different, something that she had not even imagined that would happen..."


• Kevin, Portrait of a QB, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Brittany was carrying a hamper full of dirty laundry as she made her way to the basement. She opened the door and went down the stairs. What she saw down there made her drop the laundry and gasp in shock."

Eh, 35% of Statistics are Made Up Out of Thin Air

Quinn may not be enjoying World Statistics Day, but it looks like her employees are having an even worse day. I guess Quinn does have a quite a bit of Helen in her, both in the sense of taking no nonsense from anyone and looking good in a pantsuit.

If any of Jane's family members are around to hear about it, today is also National Lane Day! Apparently the name could mean anything from a literal lane to wool to a warrior descendant, but in that family it really just means "absent."

I don't know about warriors, but Trent has a high probability of being descended from sloths. Fortunately, as today is International Sloth Day, he's in good company!

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• R.I.P., Burt Young.

Nothing to Lose But His Facial Hair

Mr. O'Neill has, as usual, gotten things as wrong as possible because he's gone and given himself a (fake) beard on No Beard Day. Fortunately, he can fix it quickly by cutting the strings holding the thing on, but I'm sure he'll find a way to screw that up as well. Hopefully Jake won't consider growing out his beard, not only because of the holiday but also because I can't see it as a good look for him.

Today is also National Ken Day, but I hope Ken Edwards keeps his distance. Frankly, I suspect by now he's required by law to keep his distance from schools, child care centers, etc. And that's as it should be. (shudder)

Putting that aside, I'm much more interested in National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Brittany should enjoy this one, too, because Kevin's already told her she's a great hostess cupcake. Then again, the episode "Monster" tells us that she's really partial to Ho-Hos. What an enigma!

Fanfic Update!

• Avatar: The Drama of Daria, by psychotol (part 1): "She entered the low level flight course from the wrong end."


• Kevin, Portrait of a QB, by wilddogjj (parts 1 and 2): "Kevin, Jim, Jamie, Chuck and Chris were sitting on the porch drinking beer while listening to the radio." (Part 2)


• Titanic - A True Story, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 12): "Now that all of the maids, butlers and the other assistants had been given the day off and the entrance had been closed and locked, Suite Seventeen of the Titanic looked like a very different place than it was supposed to be!"

Helen! Quick! Am I Allergic to Being a Jerk?

Eric just burst into Helen's office to remind her that it's Boss's Day and Marianne really should have bought him a card on Helen's behalf. Also, he has a ton of extra work to hand off to her and it would be great if she could work over the weekend as usual. One of these days he's going to turn up dead from choking on a cell phone and no one will be surprised.

Since today is also World Allergy Awareness Day, let's all take a moment to think about Quinn's pistachio dye allergy and how incredibly weird that is. Although it's not as weird as whatever mysterious force caused Daria's rash.

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Brittany Would Probably Be Lethal on the Field

Looks like Kevin and Brittany have already started celebrating National Costume Swap Day, and I am impressed that Kevin actually has the legs to pull off that skirt. I'm also a little curious if, as they've done in the past, they're wearing each other's underwear. Jane seemed to think it was a frequent occurrence.

When Kevin's finished with his cheerleading moves, he could take a ride for National Motorcycle Ride Day! I hope he doesn't try to pop a wheelie, though. One injured leg was enough, and I don't think the Tommy Sherman Memorial Tree could take any more punishment.

Instead, maybe he could sit down for a nice game of chess for National Chess Day, since he'd considered the idea the last time he hurt himself. Given that he's fuzzy on the difference between chess and checkers, though, it might not be a good idea.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Days: A Sparkling World, by Adelina (part 1): "It feels crazy— moving all the way to the East Coast from Highland in Western Texas. It takes a while for a girl to get used to it all, but Daria's fine with not being used to it all."


• Daria Enrolls at Nevermore, by Meester_Lee (parts 10 and 11): "Waiting. Jane spent the next few minutes waiting for Daria to return from wherever she went off to." (Part 11)


• From Simp to Pimp, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Tom stood on a training mat in the gymnasium. Standing off to the side was pimp/relationship coach Sweet Daddy Jones."


• Quinn and the Spider, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "'Good morning, Class,' Ms. Janet Barch said. 'The field trip is today. I hope you have given your permission slips to the office. This field trip will cover much information on Genetics and Entomology, so be sure to take notes. There will be a test next week. Oscorp is one of the leading companies in biotechnology today. Too bad it’s lead by a MAN!'"


• Shadows of a Timeless Song, by Dennis (part 19): "'Dammit! We were this close,' Daria said, holding her holding her ring finger and thumb a tiny space apart."


• Titanic - A True Story, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (parts 9 - 11): "It was the day after Titanic's first night into the journey, the soft April sun had risen above the distant horizon just an hour ago and Daria Morgendorffer, still a bit sleepy after having enjoyed one of the best breakfasts of her life, was happy to have a walk on the open decks after yet another visit to the library." (Part 10) (Part 11)

Morgendorffer Had a Farm, E-I-E-I-O!

Daria and Tom are close, but not quite, on Old Farmer's Day because while they certainly look the part they are clearly not old. Hey, do you suppose Trent ever achieved his dream job of becoming a farmer paid not to grow crops? He certainly had a shot as a musician played not to play music.

Someone tell Mr. DeMartino that it's Moment of Frustration Day--oh, wait, he's probably already beat us to it. Still, it might be worth reminding him that it's moment of frustration. Not lifetime.

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• Talk about unhealthy foods in the Junk Food Junkies thread.

Free Cake for All Drummers!

Quinn has done a...suspiciously...good job for National Cake Decorating Day, and I strongly suspect that someone else did the work. Not just because Quinn doesn't do any kind of work unless she has to, but I can't imagine her wanting to bake anything considering all of the fat and sugar involved. Ewwwwwww!

For any fans in a hugging mood, today is both National Hug a Drummer Day (preferably not while they're playing) and National Hug a Kevin Day (preferably not when Brittany can see you touching her Kevvy). If you know any drummers named Kevin, then let them know that today is their lucky day!

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Enrolls at Nevermore, by Meester_Lee (parts 8 and 9): "After dinner Daria returned upstairs to pick up her books. Jane was incredulous. 'You’re going to study?' she said incredulously." (Part 9)


• From Simp to Pimp, by wilddogjj (parts 1 and 2): "Tom Sloane and his wife, Sandi, were having a candle-lit dinner at the most romantic restaurant in town. The occasion was their wedding anniversary." (Part 2)

The Great Chigaco Fire?

I hope someone--most likely Jodie herself--fixes that sign for World Dyslexia Day, because while it's a cute visual gag it's not a joke to people who struggle with the actual learning disability. I know that some fanfics have suggested that Kevin may suffer from this or a similar disability, although I think his problems go much deeper than whether or not he can read well.

It was also on this day in 1871 that the Great Chicago Fire began. Legend has it that it was caused by a cow, but I wonder if anyone has considered that it might have been a clueless man being careless with paper towels while looking for a mop in the middle of the night? I mean, Jake was trying to get himself a glass of warm milk, which comes from cows, after all.

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Why is a QB Like a Writing-desk?

Looks like Kevin is about to recite some utter nonsense for Mad Hatter Day, but that's nothing new for him. Just ask Mr. DeMartino. The outfit is a bit unusual, though, if only because he doesn't appear to have crammed his shoulder pads into it.

The Cheshire Cat might be interested to know that it's also World Smile Day, but please don't tell Daria. No one wants to see that creepy smile, even if she's bearing cookies.

Finally, Trent should fix himself a nice plate of spaghetti for National Noodle Day! It is his favorite, after all...or was that fettuccini bolognese? Either way, he'd better eat it before it oxidizes.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria: Cynic the Superheroine, by Meester_Lee (part 4): "Daria’s cellphone continued buzzing inside her handbag. It was probably Denise wondering where the hell she was, she thought."


• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 73): "The trees of Susquehannock Forest were still all lively and green the last time that Anna had seen her beloved Feli Lake, and yet this time, as she ventured to that place in her dreams once again, everything about the trees was just beautiful red, yellow and orange."


• Star Trek: Voyager: Horrors of the Delta Quadrant, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "'So, they do want Voyager to take them to a planet?' Janeway asked. 'Yes, any M class planet where there aren’t any Kazon,' Chakotay answered."

Who Doesn't Need a Seeing-Eye Jane Sometimes?

Jane is helping Daria to celebrate International Walk to School Day, although the two of them walk to school every day. Of course, Daria usually has her glasses with her, so usually she's able to handle this on her own.

I think the pets of the neighborhood are all relieved that she's walking instead of driving, because it would be a pretty awful World Animal Day if Daria accidentally ran over one of them during a driving lesson due to her impaired eyesight.

Jake, on the other hand, will be thrilled to know that today is National Golf Lover's Day, so he can indulge in his favorite pastime. Well, second favorite if you include drinking martinis. Hopefully he will be fully sober while hitting those golf balls!

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What If Quinn's Guardian Angel is Really a Guardian Cow?

I want to caution Mrs. Landon not to get too excited, because while today is National Michelle Day, she spells her name with only one "l" and therefore doesn't qualify. I'm sure she'll be offended but, after all, when isn't she offended?

There's good news for Quinn, though, because it's Guardian Angels Day! She should take some extra time to thank whatever supernatural force is out there watching over her and her designer jeans.

Daria, however, might prefer to celebrate World Farm Animals Day by reading that essay that compares the sophomore class to barnyard animals. The one that names names.

Fanfic Update!

• Daria Enrolls at Nevermore, by Meester_Lee (part 7): "Daria had a math class after European history. She walked in still shaken from her conversation with Ms. Price."

I Bet It's Really Just Old Man Withers in a Costume!

I think Daria is hoping someone will show up to help her observe National Ghost Hunting Day, especially if they take care of the problem before Mrs. Sullivan starts telling her about her enema. On the bright side, Daria's actually getting off lucky here. She could have been haunted by the ghost of Tommy Sherman, and no one wants that.

Once all of the ghosts have been hunted down and, I don't know, released into the wild somewhere, the Morgendorffers should celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day with a nice group power-walk. Jane can even come along if she feels like getting grilled about Daria's personal life again. Just remember, Jake, you're power-walking and not walking for power.

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I'm Pretty Sure Sam and Chris Both Have Rabies

Everyone brace yourselves; I think Brittany is about to celebrate Ask a Stupid Question Day. Let's hope Mr. DeMartino is up for the challenge, and he should count himself lucky that it's Brittany and not Kevin. Compared to Kevin, Brittany is Stephen freaking Hawking.

If the stupid question is "Which animal would you rather be?" then why not celebrate World Rabies Day by choosing "bat" as your option? It'll really spice up that conversation with the psychologists who are cautiously approaching you.

It's good news for the youngest Griffin kid, because it's both National Chris Day and National Sons Day! Unfortunately, the fact that "sons" is plural means he'll have to share with his brother and I'm sure that will only end in violence. Good luck, boys!

What Do Butterflies Eat for Breakfast?

Quinn is having a great Love Note Day, and I suppose it would be pointless to even ask if she sent any notes to anyone. Then again, I wouldn't be surprised if she sent a love note to her absolute favorite person in the world...herself.

I hope someone in the Lane family is able to reach Amanda Lane to wish her a happy National Amanda Day! In fact, she might even drop by at home to join whoever else is there for National Family Day. She can tell them all about butterflies until the whole family scatters again.

Before they go, they should have a nice morning meal in honor of Better Breakfast Day, though. I expect Daria will have a Sugar Tart, Quinn will pick at a bowl of Model Crunch, Jake will forget to eat breakfast entirely, and Helen will have a heaping helping of no-time-to-eat-gotta-get-to-work-right-away as usual.

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• R.I.P., David McCallum.

Luckily for Mrs. Blaine, She Couldn't Hear Kevin or Brittany, Either

Mrs. Blaine is hoping for another visit from Daria on World Day of The Deaf, because even if she can't enjoy the violent adventures of Melody Powers, she can at least appreciate the company. I suspect that, given the loud music they play and the loud venues they frequent, Mystik Spiral will one day be celebrating this one as well.

Today, is also National Punctuation Day so--make sure you: punctuate your sentences/correctly? (The writer/beta reader in me hated doing that, but I make sacrifices for fandom.)

Fanfic Update!

• Angie's Body, by wilddogjj (COMPLETE!): "Quinn and Jim were giving Tommy and Timmy a major scolding. Angie Thompson had caught the two spying on her while she was changing into her sleepwear."


• Convergence on Lawndale, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 10): "The Doctor didn’t have to wait long before the robots came along. One looked like an ordinary Maine Coon. The other like an ordinary young woman."


• Daria Enrolls At Nevermore: An Experiment, by Meester_Lee (part 5.3 and 6): "'Well, what do we do now?' said Jane. 'I’d better clock in,' said Daria." (Part 6)

I Happen to Think the Bumblebees Are Cute!

Helen is settling in with the Fashion Club for National Girls’ Night In Day, but Quinn clearly isn't enjoying it one bit. At least this sleepover is going better than the one(s) she tried to have during "Gifted," because no one's getting kicked out of the house. Yet.

That said, I think Helen might do better to spend her quality time with Linda Griffin instead, because it's American Business Women’s Day. They can talk about the frustrations of the glass ceiling, share horror stories about awful clients, and get on each other's nerves by constantly trying to one-up each other. And then someone will most likely get kicked out of the house.

I suppose it might be better if Helen just celebrates Hobbit Day with Jake and a misshapen candle that might or might not be shaped like a hobbit. She'll probably need that soothing brown color after dealing with teenage girls and smug colleagues.

Fandom News!

• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between Mel Sharples and the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld.

This Will Not End Well

Before Kevin goes any further with National Punch Day, someone should tell him that the holiday is about the beverage, not fighting. I don't point this out for Robert's sake, but for Kevin's. We already know that Robert is more than capable of taking Kevin in a fight, and the last thing anyone wants is to see Kevin get his jaw broken again. Well...some people might want to see that.

However, I think it would be a lot safer to just celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day with a slice at Pizza Prince. Daria and Jane are probably already there, contemplating the extra quart of grease added to the recipe.

If anyone wants to observe National Care For Kids Day, I'm sure the Gupty parents would be willing to offer a babysitting job. Who wants to spend an evening talking about dental hygiene and the evils of materialism?

Fanfic Update!

• Angie's Body, by wilddogjj (parts 1 and 2): "Quinn, Jim and the triplets were spending a day at the beach. They weren't the only Lawndale residents there." (Part 2)

"Burger! Get! Get burger!"

Looks like Daria is all set for National Cheeseburger Day, but I'll leave it to you to guess whether she's going to eat it or stick it in her boots for that squishy feeling she loves so much. Let's just spare a moment of thought to all those burgers on Skip's grill that landed at Normandy.

Speaking of Camp Grizzly, with today being Locate An Old Friend Day let's hope Daria looks up Amelia and gets together to talk about old times. Of course, considering Amelia's iffy memory, I'm not sure which old times will be discussed.

Honestly, I think Daria would probably rather celebrate National Report Kickback Fraud Day by turning in Ms. Li for any of her numerous financial crimes. I still can't believe that woman kept getting away with it!

Fandom News!

• Share your thoughts on the avocado toast guy and other useless advice from greedy people.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch polls: Tyrannical TV Principal Showdown, Abbott and Costello vs. Laurel and Hardy, and Sgt. Snorkel vs. Sgt. Carter.

Anyone Else Want to See Her Do a Backflip?

Daria has just undergone an extraordinary amount of physical activity for National Gymnastics Day, especially considering her usual level of exercise is reaching for the remote control while sitting on the couch. However, it's probably better than the alternative, which is National Dance Day. Daria is not one to ever board the soul train.

I hope Jake knows that today is National Guacamole Day, and that he remembers not to have a heart attack and fall facefirst into it. If he does, then Helen will most likely miss the guacamole yet again.

Finally, someone wake up Trent and tell him that today is National Tattoo Story Day! It shouldn't take long; it's pretty easy to say, "I got a tattoo out of a magazine."

Fanfic Update!

• Her Last Words, by Sheila Wisz Ellayn (part 72): "If there was something that Anna Coulthard irrevocably loved about her father, it was for sure his endless love and fascination for the deep night sky."

Donut Forget to Say "Cheese!"

Junk food lovers, rejoice! Today is National Cream-Filled Donut Day and all of our sweet tooths will be satisfied! If cream filling isn't your thing, then you could follow Daria's example and have a twisted little cruller instead.

Don't forget to smile, though, because it's also National School Pictures Day. I know we aren't supposed to smile unless we have a reason, but a donut is reason enough for me to smile. Can I recommend "Clouds Over Chernobyl" for a photo background?

Finally, it was on this day in 1998 that People Weekly gave Daria the opportunity to judge the best and worst dressed people of 1998. If being allowed free rein to snark about famous people didn't put a smile on her face, then seeing the faces of the Fashion Club upon learning she'd stolen their dream job certainly would have done the trick!

Fandom News!

• wouter posted his tribute to the Rolling Stones.


• What bad food do you love?

Play Some Encouraging Games!

I see Daria wasted no time at all in celebrating National Video Games Day, and I hope she finally got that copy of Cannibal Fragfest she wanted. I expect Ted is also celebrating, most likely at the virtual reality arcade.

Let's give them our full support in their activities, because today is also National Day of Encouragement and I don't want to discourage anyone from having fun. However, I do want to point out that I tell you over and over again that you're wonderful and you just...don't...get it! What's wrong with you?!

There. How's that for a pep talk?

Fanfic Update!

• The Engineer and the Time Lady, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 22): "'The new Queen somehow produced ice and ran off!' Albert reported."


• That Undiscovered Country, by E. A. Smith (COMPLETE!): "'. . . when she hugged me, I realized how horrible I’d been. I’ve been thinking of Mom as a problem, or more and more, as a child – and I’m nowhere close to being ready to get into the psychology of that right now – but she’s not. I could see it then. She’s still in there. Buried, usually too deep to see, but she’s there. She’s still my mother, and I owe her the best I can give her.'"

Not One of Jane's Better Days

Don't worry, Jane. Grandma Lane just wants to be absolutely certain that you know today is Grandparent’s Day! When the ringing in your ears stops, you should wish her a happy holiday. And then make a fast escape.

In fact, why not realize one of your most cherished dreams and celebrate TV Dinner Day by eating dinner alone! No need to wait until Thanksgiving; just stab the plastic, stick it in the microwave, and voila! The saddest meal ever invented is yours!

Fandom News!

• Share your thoughts on a list of Daria characters ranked by likability.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between Fashion Club and Kanker Sisters.


• easmith wonders about Daria fanfiction sites aside from the message boards and fanfiction.net.

Quinn's Going to be Jealous....

Joey couldn't be prouder to have been named Miss America, especially as it was on this day in 1921 that the first winner was crowned. Joey's victory also lends support to Daria's theory that spelling one's name with a "Y" creates an advantage in the competition.

In keeping with the theme of being recognized onstage, today is also Actors' Day, and if we're lucky Quinn will favor us with a performance. Just remember to emphasize the right syllables! Oh, and duck when the turkey leg comes flying at you!

Finally, it's the anniversary of the Starry Night Ball at the Lawndale Art Museum, as mentioned in Is It Fall Yet? Anyone want to split a table with me for $5,000? I'm sure we all could find that under our couch cushions, right?

Fanfic Update!

• all i ever know, by sixspades (COMPLETE!): "Daria and Jane were opposites from each other, in a way, yet also had so many traits in common."


• Shadows of a Timeless Song, by Dennis (part 18): "It was more than an hour before they were on the A74, the first of the main roads that would bring them south to Glastonbury. Navigating the twisty roads and roundabouts had occupied Hermione's concentration, but she was on familiar ground now, which gave Daria an opening."


• That Undiscovered Country, by E. A. Smith (parts 8 - 11): "It didn’t take long for us to establish a daily routine, a comfortable – and comforting – rhythm of life together." (Part 9) (Part 10) (Part 11)

Don't Put Off Reading a Book!

Daria's clearly enjoying Read a Book Day, although how today differs from any other day for her is anyone's guess. Spoiler alert, Daria: the whale did it!

I just hope she isn't reading a book in order to delay some other activity, like writing or homework or applying for scholarships, because today is also Fight Procrastination Day. As far as Trent is concerned, that battle was lost before it even began.

Fandom News!

• Discuss other media you associate with Daria.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch polls: Sarah from Ed, Edd n Eddy vs. Dee Dee from Dexter's Laboratory and Tweety vs. Woody Woodpecker.


• R.I.P., Steve Harwell.

Not Exactly a Disney Princess, Is She?

Ms. Barch is showing her gentler side for National Wildlife Day, but I sure hope none of those animals are male. Is it any wonder that the deer looks really nervous? I sure would be if a woman with anger issues had her hand on my neck.

On this day in 1997, Daria and Jane made a cameo appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards. It was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, but they stayed true to form all the same.

Fanfic Update!

• That Undiscovered Country, by E. A. Smith (parts 4 - 7): "About an hour later, I walked into the house, paper pharmacy bag in hand, loins thoroughly girded, to find Mom sitting at the kitchen table with her back to me, a glass of wine before her, which sat next to an already half-empty bottle." (Part 5) (Part 6) (Part 7)

He's Just Nuts About COCOnuts!

Kevin--or, as he's all-too-appropriately impersonating, Gilligan--is having a lovely World Coconut Day but I hope he doesn't get too comfortable. It's only a matter of time before he screws up and gets into trouble. I bet Mr. DeMartino and the Skipper could share some stories between them. Especially if alcohol is provided.

If she wanted, Daria could finally put in some earrings if she wanted to get pierced for Pierce Your Ears Day! Then again, as Trent claimed, that's pretty boring. Why not go for the uvula-that's-not-really-uvula?

Of course, if body modifications aren't your thing, there's always World Beard Day. Jake could try growing his out again, but I doubt he'd have any better success this time around.

Fandom News!

• Discuss Jon Kilner's fanfics.


• Share your thoughts on the teenage girl stabbed to death in a fight over sweet & sour sauce outside McDonald's.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll: Battle of the TV Nannies.


• Talk about the story "Agendas" by Roentgen.


• What are the strangest obsessions/fixations of fictional characters?


• R.I.P., Jimmy Buffett.

Love and Lawsuits!

Helen's having a great Love Litigating Lawyers Day, but I hope she cuts the celebration short and gets back to her job. That fourteen-hour day isn't going to work itself, after all.

She might have time for a picnic, though, if she decides to observe National Eat Outside Day. Unfortunately, I don't think it will work as there isn't a way to plug in a microwave outdoors and therefore no lasagna. Sorry, Helen!

Finally, happy National Dan Day to Danny, and I hope he's satisfied with his long distance phone service even if Quinn never actually called him.

Fanfic Update!

• I'd Like to Make Myself Believe, by JoeMerl (COMPLETE!): "'Hey, look.' Jane jerked her head toward the quad, and the twenty or so little lights that danced above the grass. 'Fireflies.'"


• Mega Mall Mega Problems, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 6): "Brittany saw Daria and Jennifer come out and bounced over to them. 'You got something?' she asked."


• Quinn in Yellow, by welltemperedclavier (COMPLETE!): "'I’m impressed. Surprised, but impressed. It appears you have some backbone after all,' mom said."


• Shadows of a Timeless Song, by Dennis (part 16): "'We have something else in common then,' Daria stood, feeling a sudden urgency. 'How soon can we leave? Is there a train this afternoon?'"


• That Undiscovered Country, by E. A. Smith (parts 1 - 3): "I wiped the sweat from my forehead with a moist palm, but it made no difference; immediately afterwards, salty water was once again pouring down behind my lenses and into my eyes." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• to live on the other side, by sixspades (COMPLETE!): "Daria Morgendorffer has always been considered an ‘outcast.’ Although her parents were hopeful things would change after moving to Lawndale, Daria knew kids her age better than her parents did, and it came with the unfortunate truth that the attitudes they can have are universal."

I Think We Can Guess Jane's Favorite Sport!

Daria has reluctantly taken up a new pasttime for National Sports Day, but I think she needs to think this through. "Sports" is a very broad category, so she could go fishing instead. Just sit out on a boat with a pole in one hand and a book in the other! Or if even that's too much, how about card playing, which also technically qualifies? It can be any card game you like!

Today is also International Bat Night, but I think sleeping upside-down and spreading rabies counts more as a hobby than a sport.

Fandom News!

• wouter reviews Mutant Mayhem.


• Talk about Brian Shaw's retirement from the Strong Man competition.


• R.I.P., Bob Barker and Arlean Sorkin.


• Vote in the Celebrity Deathmatch poll between Barbie and Holly Hobbie.