National Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day

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When you spill milk, the best thing you can do is just wipe it up and go get yourself another drink of milk, maybe with a lid this time. It's certainly not worth crying over. Did you know there's a whole day devoted to the saying, "Don't cry over spilled milk?" That's right, February 11th is National Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day!

(Image Credit: Man o' Law)

One Girl's Solution To Spilled Milk

When things go wrong, just improvise.
Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk
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Why Create A Day For Spilled Milk?

It's a reminder not to sweat the little accidents in your life. Stuff happens, and sometimes all you can do is shrug it off and move on. We know it can be tough. Some days, it just seems like one thing after another and it just all adds up until you just want to cry in frustration. But if you sweat the small stuff, it's easy to miss a chance to look around and realize that the sun is still shining and the world is still turning. Hey, as this kid knows, sometimes spilled milk can lead to a little fun, at least until the parents come around. So don't cry, just look on the bright side.

(Image credit: Delmar Dustpan)

...It's not worth being arrested over, either.

From Man o' Law:

A 12-year-old boy faced charges of resisting law enforcement after he allegedly tried to run away from a police officer after refusing to clean up some milk he spilled. A law enforcement officer was helping to supervise in the cafeteria when the kid spilled his milk, refused to clean it up and tried to run off. The officer gave chase and the boy repeatedly kicked him in the struggle. The boy was handcuffed and later released to his parents. While there is no word on whether he was found guilty, he probably got off with a scolding and whatever punishment the school system and his parents had in store for him. And all this over a spilled glass of milk.

Recipe For People Who Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk

Songs For Optimists

Track Artist Album  
Don't Worry, Be Happy Bobby McFerrin Best of Bobby McFerrin
I Can See Clearly Now Jimmy Cliff We All Are One: The Best of Jimmy Cliff
Tomorrow (Annie) Alicia Morton, Audra McDonald, Kathy Bates & Victor Garber Annie (Original Soundtrack)
If We Hold on Together Diana Ross The Ultimate Collection: Diana Ross
Blue Skies Duke Ellington Best of Duke Ellington

You Can't Replace Spilled Milk...

...but a little optimism does go a long way.

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So, What Do You Think?

  • alwaysjules Mar 3, 2012 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    I enjoyed reading your lens in Silly Celebrations for February. Had no idea such a day existed. Fun lens.
  • favored1 Feb 4, 2012 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    It's a good reminder to not sweat the small stuff.
  • victoriuh Feb 2, 2012 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    You did a great job! I looked at that day for the quest and went "meh". You are much more creative than me!
  • kitty222 Feb 2, 2012 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    Thanks. I've done the "meh" thing with a few quests too, so don't feel too bad.
  • APackageAtTheDoor Feb 2, 2012 @ 1:20 am | delete
    I guess there is a day for almost anything. Thanks for introducing us to this one!
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