Crossposted at The Whole Delivery  One of the great people in this world is celebrating his 91st birthday. That person would be Nelson Mandela. And how did his 91st birthday go?

Mandela Day is being celebrated by encouraging people to take 67 minutes of their day to do something for the good of humanity and the planet, in recognition of the 67 years Mandela devoted to making the world a better place. The efforts, on Saturday, 18 July, are spearheaded by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the 46664 Campaign. This year, the day will be widely celebrated across the world "It is our hope that people will dedicate their time and effort to improve the conditions within their own communities. We thank you for participating in Mandela Day." The national celebrations in South Africa for Mandela Day will begin at 9am at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, Joburg. The City has also planned other celebrations.

Looks and sounds like good times indeed. 

Hopefully Mandela's birthday will continue to ensure that next summer's FIFA World Cup stays in the country. The stadium building strike ended in the mid-week, and Mandela's birthday will hopefully continue the positive momentum heading into next year. 
But besides the football (soccer) talk, just celebrating good news whenever everyone rational can be happy is indeed a welcoming reprieve for what we have been getting lately. 

Especially if it's the birthday of an indelible world figure. 

(From TWD.....Saturday Salutations!)