How Will You Celebrate International Left-Hander's Day

We left-handed people have our own day. It's a day definitely worth celebrating. August 13th is International Left-Hander's Day. I intend to celebrate this very special day with lots of friends and family.

Because I happen to be the only left-handed person in my family and circle of friends, I'm hosting this party. My right-handed friends and relations wouldn't even think of such celebration, so I'm educating them.

My party, though, is not about complaining that it's hard to be a leftie in a right-handed world. It's all about having fun and celebrating the great differences in the world. I love the fact that I am unique among those I care about. That's what my party is all about.

What will you plan? Either for yourself as a leftie or for a left-handed person in your world. But, please keep it a happy and celebratory event. This is a time to enjoy this great gift of being of left-handed.

International Left-Hander's Day is Coming

August 13th is just a month away. That's International Left-Hander's Day. And that's a day we really want to celebrate as lefties.

Although this day started out as a way to raise awareness for the discrimination of left-handed people in a predominantly right-handed world, it's since gotten more about celebrating the joy of being left-handed.

The official day began in 1976, a year when protesting and raising awareness were big issues. In 1992, the day became International. Left-handed people all over the world are now celebrating August 13th.

In England, they have turned it into a fun event. Locations are set up all over the place where only left hands can be used for everything. It is still part raising awareness of what it's like to use the other hand, but it's also great fun for all the participants.

So, this year, take August 13th and share with your right-handed friends the fun of being left-handed. Enjoy yourselves and celebrate your differences.