September 14, 2022 - National Eat A Hoagie Day | National Live Creative Day

Welcome to September 14th, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a heroic sandwich and thinking outside the box. Depending on where you live, the submarine sandwich might be called a sub, grinder or hero. But did you know that the name “hoagie” goes all the way back to World War I? During that time in Philadelphia there were a lot of Italian immigrants working the shipyards of Hog Island. Apparently, they were known for packing delicious sandwiches for lunch, which came to be known as “hoggies” after the island where they worked. The Philly accent probably explains how the name “hoggie” became “hoagie.” On National Eat A Hoagie Day, call it anything you like, a sandwich by any other name still tastes as good. If you think you’re not creative, think again. Most of us spend at least a little time each day thinking outside the box. On National Live Creative Day, it’s all about changing things up to give your conscious brain a break from trying to keep it all in check. Try tuning into a show that is halfway finished and let your mind fill in the missing plot info or back story. Or consider taking a different route along the way to doing errands. Whenever you can break up your routine, you give your brain a chance to explore some uncharted territory, before it can give you the same excuses for why you’re not an artist or musician. On National Live Creative Day, expand your perspective on what it means to be original. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices