The Calendar that we operate today, The Gregorian Calendar, isn't the only calendar that has ever existed in the World. Many have been and gone. For example:- the Mayan's used a unique calendar based on a 360 day year in cycles of 52 years in parallel with an astronomical calendar. The Gregorian Calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory in the 16th Century, is based on, well is a slight 'correction' of, the Julian Calendar, given to us by Julius Caeser - a dictator. It is also rumoured that the reason August has 31 days is that Augustus did not want a month (August) named after him with any less days in it than the number of days that Julius Caeser had for the month of July!!
Now how ridiculous is that?
When the Pope introduced the calendar, some 400 or so years ago, those countries that adopted it at the time (not all did, like Russia) found themselves losing 10 days that year. That's a whole 10 days effectively wiped from history, that year. Now that must have been funny - going to bed on the 10th December (say) and waking up on the 20th December. Some kinda weird time travel.
So some years ago, I found myself in my dear friends Jaimes' and David's house in Balham, London, as I often did, just kicking back time and 'talking bollocks'. It was early February. Someone asked what a particular day was going to be in March - it might have been Sandra who asked, but I cannot now remember which day, sorry - but let's say March 5th - and whether it would be a Monday or a Sunday or a Tuesday or a what day?
I said that is easy. What was February 5th? Whatever day February 5th was, then March 5th (it was not a leap year...!) would be the same day. This is because February has (ordinarily) 28 days.
Introducing The Calendar of Joy
January, February, March, April, May, June, Joy, July, August, September, October, November, December.
365 (6) days still, but a whole new month!! The month of Joy!
Music - The Calendar of Joy "The Felt Tip Masters" Vocal narration on The Shopping List by television's very own Roger Tilling (announcer for LWT, Granada Television, The Hallmark Channel, University Challenge (BBC2) amongst many others....thanks Roger! :-)
.......best served with a pinch of salt........
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Smoke Feathers have been invited to play at the INDY Music Awards media launch and short list announcement party on Wednesday April 2nd 7pm at the Rock Garden, Covent Garden, London.
It’s no guarantee that we have been shortlisted for the final, but we hope it is a good sign....
You know that I want to stick to my birthday in January, but still, I appreciate the spirit of your calendar ! ;-) This world is far too conventional !!!!! Again, Thank you for everything, I've been very lucky, Margo is right! Aurevoir
Hi guys, thanks for the Heads-Up on Margo's '16 Words', what a great track it is! Please give her my very best next time you speak. News from me is that my new Live Album 'In The Room Upstairs' was released recently on iTunes and my new studio set, 'Barefoot With Angels' is due out on Hanky Panky Records in October. Take care, keep up the great work at Calenday of Joy and Pure Mint. all my best to you, John
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The East Coast tour dates. Praise me, draw a burlesque girl, or throw a tomato, on the following days
February 27th, 2007
Washington, DC
Dr. Sketchy's takes the Capital
at The Palace of Wonders
1210 H Street NE
Washington DC
$10, 21 +
7-10 pm
A full Dr. Sketchy's extravagenza, with the lovely Amber Ray modelling and performing her peacock dance, and me reading the most salacious parts of my book
March 2nd, 2007
Richmond, VA
Signing and mini-Dr. Sketchy's at Chop Suey
Books
1317 West Cary Street
6-8pm
with Mimi Noir of Nouvelle Burlesque
March 3rd, 2007
Greensboro, NC
Molly hosts Dr. Sketchy's with body-painted burlesque goddess Foxy Moxy
at Two Art Chicks Studios
609 South Elm St.
March 4, 2007
Durhem, NC
Signing and Dr. Sketchy's at Jigsaw Comics, with the lovely Audra Gwarskitty
305 South Anti-Mall
305 South Dillard Street
4-7 pm
March 5th, 2007
Norfolk, VA
Molly hosts Dr. Sketchy's and does booksigning at Relative Theory Records, with Jen Dziura modelling her Wonder Woman panties
6:30-8:30 pm
271 Granby St, Suite 200
March 8th, 2007
Baltimore, MD
Atomic POP
3620 Falls Road
7-9PM
Signing and Mini-Dr. Sketchy's with the lovely Kitty Victorian Visit Our Website
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