Three years ago today.
New Day...New Beginning
"You've to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction." ~ George Horace Lorimer ~ Journalist
May begins the mowing and yard work season in earnest. With the large amounts of rain we've received lately, the area(s) surrounding the house begin to look more like a jungle instead of a yard. With that being said, I plan to take the summer off from posting every day.
My mornings will continue to start with reading the posts of my online friends and leaving comments. It's a happy way to start my day.
Have a Happy Summer! See you this fall. ~ Jeanne
We know the different kinds of lies. We've spared someone's feelings or fudged the truth just a little or maybe told an all-out whopper. Unless we walked on water, we've all told a lie or two.
This observance encourages truthfulness. Whether we're conducting business or speaking with our children, honesty goes a long way toward instilling confidence. We all make mistakes. Sometimes, we don't know the answer or can't control the outcome of a situation. However, we can control our own actions and words. And we can speak the truth in all we do.
The author of The Book of Lies, M. Hirsh Goldberg, created National Honesty Day in the early 1990s. The former press secretary to a Maryland governor selected the last day of April in contrast to all the foolishness the first of the month brings.
The day is often used as a campaign for prevention against the most deceitful lies in history. Occasionally, the day also urges politicians to stay away from lies and tell the truth.
Also
Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Bubble Tea Day
Bugs Bunny Day
Hairstylist Appreciation Day
Military Brats Day
Oatmeal Cookie Day
PrepareAthon! Day
Raisin Day
Sarcoidosis Day
Demin Day
Stop Food Waste Day
Today's Thought
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying. ~ Tony Robbins
26 days until Memorial Day
There are so many different styles of poetry. This day, however, places no restrictions on the rhyme, rhythm, syllables, or length. The goal is to share a poem. You may scribble it on a receipt or recite one while waiting in line. Add a poem to the back of an envelope on outgoing mail. Don't be surprised if you discover a poem tucked into a book. You might even find one jotted down on the side of your coffee cop on the tag of your teabag.
Poems come in so many different sizes, they can be squeezed onto a square of the calendar or jotted on the side of a pencil. We're sure they'll bring surprise and joy no matter where you find them.
The observance has been celebrated as part of National Poetry Month since 2002. The Office of the New York Mayor, along with the New York City Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education, initiated the annual city-wide Poem In Your Pocket Day. The Academy of American Poets took Poem In Your Pocket Day national in 2008.
Q. What is a poetry slam?
A. A poetry slam is a poetry writing and performance competition.
Individuals and teams write poems and perform them before an audience.
Performances can be emotional, humorous, and powerful and often leave a
memorable impression on the performer and the audience.
Q. What types of poems tell a story?
A. A narrative poem tells a story. Notable narrative poets include
William Shakespeare, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert
Browning, and John Keats.
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Peace Rose Day
Shrimp Scampi Day
Zipper Day
Today's Thought
Every day may not be good...but there is something good in every day. ~ Alice Morse Earle
27 days until Memorial Day
Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Hulk, and Spiderman are just some of the superheroes whose names we recognize. Even though they are fictional, these superheroes provide role models for our children. They serve and protect while fighting evil.
Our real-life superheroes may not have superpowers or wear capes. However, just like fictional superheroes, children also look up to them as role models. They serve and protect their communities. These real-life superheroes also dedicate their lives to helping others, saving lives, or being a mentor. Military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and teachers are just a few of the heroes who protect us on a daily basis.
In 1995, Marvel Comics' employees created National Superhero Day.
Q. Who was the first superhero?
A. Lee Falk created the first superhero The Phantom which debuted in 1936.
Q. Do all superheroes have special powers?
A. No. Some superheroes like Bat Man use specialized gear to help them with their crime-fighting ways.
Also
Blueberry Pie Day
BraveHearts Day
Great Poetry Reading Day
Workers' Memorial Day
Today's Thought
Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another. ~ Angela Duckworth
28 days until Memorial Day
Few treats are as cute and sweet as gummi bears. Fruity and fun, these colorful chews have been charming us since 1922. That's right, the gummi bear is 100 years old! HARIBO® founder Hans Riegel started the company in 1920 from his home kitchen. Two years later he created the world’s first gummi bear. Today, they’re known as Goldbears® are an iconic treat all over the world.
While chewing on that bit of information, remember gummi bears are also the perfect treat to share. The bite-sized pieces mean everyone can join the fun and celebrate National Gummi Bear Day together!
HARIBO® founded National Gummi Bear Day to celebrate the 100-plus years of joy gummi bears have brought and continue to bring to people of all ages. Established in 1920, the company is a family-owned business with a century-long heritage. Founder Hans Riegel built HARIBO on a foundation of quality, while delivering moments of joy through its products. The name HARIBO is an acronym that contains the founder’s name and the city in which the company was born (Bonn, Germany): HAns RIegel BOnn. HARIBO is proud to continue making playful gummies that are meant to be shared so our inner child can always experience joy through this cute and sweet treat.
The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Gummi Bear Day to be observed on April 27, annually.
Also
Babe Ruth Day
Pet Parents Day
Devil Dog Day
Prime Rib Day
Tell a Story Day
Today's Thought
It's not that happiness makes us grateful, but gratefulness makes us happy.
29 days until Memorial Day
Three years ago today.