Sister (as defined by Merriam-Webster)

1 : a female who has one or both parents in common with another

2 a : a member of a women’s religious order (as of nuns or deaconesses); especially one of a Roman Catholic congregation under simple vows. b : a girl or woman who is a member of a Christian church

3 a : a girl or woman regarded as a comrade. b : a girl or woman who shares with another a common national or racial origin

4 : a member of a sorority

Today is

In My world, sisters look like this:

National Sisters Day is observed annually on the first Sunday in August. Like many other special days, it is a day of opportunity to show appreciation for that unique bond only sisters can understand.

All sisters may have the odd argument here and there, but deep down there’s little way to break the strong bond shared by female siblings. The natural connection between sisters is like no other.

Sisters are forever.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Cherish the memories and make plans to create new ones. Reconnect or patch up any misunderstandings. Make this day a special celebration of your sister.

If you don’t have a sister, you can still celebrate the friendships of sisterhood by having a girls’ night out!

Post on social media using #NationalSistersDay to encourage others to do the same.

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Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister)

Sister,
You’ve been on my mind
Sister, we’re two of a kind
So sister,
I’m keepin’ my eyes on you
I betcha think
I don’t know nothin’
But singin’ the blues
Oh sister, have I got news for you
I’m somethin’
I hope you think
That you’re somethin’ too

Oh, Scufflin’,

I been up that lonesome road
And I seen a lot of suns goin’ down
Oh, but trust me
No low life’s gonna run me around

So let me tell you somethin’ sister
Remember your name
No twister,
Gonna steal your stuff away
My sister
Sho’ ain’t got a whole lot of time
So shake your shimmy,
Sister
‘Cause honey this ‘shug
Is feelin’ fine

Songwriters: Quincy Jones / Rod Temperton / Lionel B. / Jr. Richie