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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 24 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 296
    May 24th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Aldersgate Day/Wesley Day (Methodism) Battle of Pichincha Day (Ecuador) Bermuda Day (Bermuda), celebrated on the nearest weekday if May 24 falls on the weekend. Christian feast day: Anna Pak Agi (one of The Korean Martyrs) Donatian and Rogatian Jackson Kemper (Episcopal Church) Joanna Mary, Help of Christians Sarah (celebrated by the Romani people of Camargue) Vincent of Lérins May 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Commonwealth Day (Belize) Earliest day on which El Colacho tradition can fall, while June 27 is the latest; celebrated on Sunday after Corpus Christi. (Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos) Independence Day (Eritrea), celebrates the independence of Eritrea from Ethiopia in 1993. Lubiri Memorial Day (Buganda) Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (Eastern Orthodox Church, Julian Calendar) and its related observance: Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature Day (Bulgaria) Saints Cyril and Methodius, Slavonic Enlighteners' Day (North Macedonia) Victoria Day; celebrated on Monday on or before May 24. (Canada), and its related observance: National Patriots' Day or Journée nationale des patriotes (Quebec)  
    Observances
    International Tiara Day
    Brother’s Day
    National Escargot Day
    Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
    Denny's Endless Breakfast Day
    National Asparagus Day
    National Caterers Appreciation Day
    National Escargot Day
    National Wyoming Day
    Bob Dylan
     
    Fun Observances
    Scavenger Hunt Day
    May 24 is Scavenger Hunt Day, an annual celebration of the popular party game called scavenger hunt. The unofficial holiday encourages people to get together with friends and family and participate in a scavenger hunt.

    A scavenger hunt is a game where individuals or teams compete to find items or perform tasks provided to them as a list by the organizers of the game. The aim of the game is for participants to fulfill the requirements on the list. Usually, at the end the hunt a grand prize awaits the first person/ team to reach the end of the list. Scavenger hunts combine aspects of racing, competitive hunting, and hide and seek.
    Based on Clues
    In many hunts, the organizers hide items in difficult to find places and give the participants clues on how and where to find them. Other hunts may require contestants to complete a route.
    In recent years, technology has alleviated the way the game is played and has made it possible for players around the world to participate in scavenger hunts. Internet scavenger hunts require people to surf online and visit websites to find clues and solve problems.
    Geocaching
    Geocaching is yet another recent innovation in the world of scavenger hunting. It is the use of Global Positioning system (GPS) receivers to find caches or geocaches hidden at different spots around the world. A cache is usually a waterproof container that includes a log book and trinkets. Finders are required to leave their signature or name in the log book and may take a trinket out of the box as a way to remind them of their achievement. They must replace the trinket with another one of their choice and leave the cache in the same place they found it for others to find.
    Scavenger Hunt Day is also sometimes known as National Scavenger Hunt Day.
    How to Celebrate?
    Organize a scavenger hunt for family and friends. To make it more interesting, include some attractive looking prizes and do it for charity. Make work fun by doing a scavenger hunt at work during lunch time. Participate in a scavenger hunt organized by your city or other local organizations. Did You Know…
    ...that the word scavenger comes from the 14th-century English word scawageour? The word referred to officials that collected taxes.
     
     
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    Do you have a nickname for your beloved? Snookums, maybe? My Little Dollop of Joy? The Brits have lots of them. The London jeweler H. Samuel discovered these pet names signed on gift cards:

    • Sexy Pig
    • Poo Face
    • Sausage
    • Chubby Cheeks
    • Monkey Boy
    • Fatty Bum Bum
    • Lobster
     
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    Sam shows up at a revival meeting, seeking help.

    "I need you to pray for my hearing," he tells the preacher.

    The preacher puts his fingers on Sam's ears and prays and prays. When he's done, he asks, "How's your hearing now?"

    "I don't know," says Sam. "I don't go to court till next Tuesday."
     
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    Justice isn't just blind—it's snickering at these real courtroom give-and-takes:

    Judge (to young witness): Do you know what would happen to you if you told a lie?
    Witness: Yes. I would go to hell.
    Judge: Is that all?
    Witness: Isn't that enough?

    Q: Isn't it a fact that you have been running around with another woman?
    A: Yes, it is, but you can't prove it!

    Q: Have you ever heard about taking the Fifth?
    A: A fifth of wine?
    Q: No, the Fifth Amendment.

    Q: What did your sister die of?
    A: You would have to ask her. I would be speculating if I told you.
     
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    I was delivering pizzas when I fell hard onto the sidewalk. Seeing me sprawled on the ground, my concerned customer yelled, "Oh, no! The pizzas!"
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 23 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 295
    May 23rd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Aromanian National Day Christian feast day: Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church) Desiderius of Vienne Giovanni Battista de' Rossi Julia of Corsica Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler (Episcopal Church (USA)) Quintian, Lucius and Julian William of Perth May 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Germany) Labour Day (Jamaica) Students' Day (Mexico) World Turtle Day  
    Observances
    National Lucky Penny Day
    National Title Track Day
    National Taffy Day
    Victoria Day
    Jason Nash
    Jackson Duggar
     
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    All parents are proud of overachieving children, and one father was no exception. The bumper sticker on his car read "My Kid Made Your License Plate."
     
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    Every night, Harry goes out drinking. And every night, his wife, Louise, yells at him. One day, one of Louise's friends suggests that she try a different tack. "Welcome him home with a kiss and some loving words," she says. "He might change his ways."

    That night, Harry stumbles back home as usual. But instead of berating him, Louise helps him into an easy chair, puts his feet up on the ottoman, removes his shoes, and gently massages his neck.

    "It's late," she whispers. "I think we should go upstairs to bed now, don't you?"

    "Might as well," says Harry. "I'll get in trouble if I go home."
     
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    A man is madly in love with a princess and wants to propose, but an evil witch has cast a spell on him, and now he can say only one word a year. So he waits 14 agonizing years—accumulating all his words—before approaching his beloved. Finally, the big day arrives. When he sees her, his heart skips a beat. He gathers his nerve, drops to his knees, and intones, "My darling, I have waited many years to say this: Will you marry me?" The princess turns around, smiles, and says, "Pardon?"
     
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    Tourists say some odd things when they charter my boat in Key West. "How many sunset sails do you have at night?" asked one. Another wondered, "Does the water go around the island?"

    But the most interesting came when I asked a customer why she'd brought along a dozen empty jars. She answered, "I want to take home a sample of each color of water that we'll be going in."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 22 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 294
    May 22nd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Abolition Day (Martinique) Aromanian National Day[7] (marginal, celebration on May 23 is more common) Christian feast day: Castus and Emilius Fulk Humilita Michael Hồ Đình Hy (one of Vietnamese Martyrs) Quiteria Rita of Cascia Romanus of Subiaco May 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Harvey Milk Day (California) International Day for Biological Diversity (International) United States National Maritime Day National Sovereignty Day (Haiti) Republic Day (Sri Lanka) Translation of the Relics of Saint Nicholas from Myra to Bari (Ukraine) Unity Day (Yemen), celebrates the unification of North and South Yemen into the Republic of Yemen in 1990. World Goth Day  
    Observances
    Sherlock Holmes Day
    National Solitaire Day
    National Vanilla Pudding Day
    World Paloma Day
    Morgan Stewart
    Emma Chamberlain
     
    Fun Observances
    Buy a Musical Instrument Day
    Fancy yourself a musician? Then, on May 22 take the first step towards fulfilling your dreams and go and buy yourself a musical instrument because it is Buy a Musical Instrument Day.

    Music has been an important part of human society throughout history, and musical instruments have occupied an important space in human communication and culture. Those who made and played musical instruments were given a place of honor in almost all societies.
    Hunting And Religious Rituals
    It is believed that primitive musical instruments were made of bones, shells, and wood, and were used rituals like hunting and religious ceremonies. As time has passed and human communication evolved, historians and archeologists believe that humans developed the idea of melody and started inventing and playing musical instruments for purposes of entertainment.
    Evolve Over Time
    While musical instruments have evolved over time, with each generation developing new instruments and improving on older ones, the Renaissance is thought to have been the best time in the history of musical instruments, when many of the classical musical instruments were given the shape they still have.
    In the past century, advances in electronics have entered the field of musical instruments as well, as many of the innovations in the field have been in the area of electronic musical instruments.
    How to Celebrate?
    Go out and buy the instrument you have always wanted to play but never had the time to. If you already have an instrument, what about starting to learn to play it? Don't have the money to buy a new musical instrument? What about DIY-ing one at home using common household materials? Interested in the history of musical instruments? There is an academic field called organology dedicated it. Use this day to delve deep into the history and the science behind your favorite musical instrument. Did You Know…
    …that historians believe that the flute was one of the oldest musical instruments created by humans?
     
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    As a new paratrooper, I was struck by all the T-shirts on base emblazoned with the motto "Death from above!" Later I noticed a submariner with a T-shirt that declared "Death from below!"

    Then, standing in line for chow one day, I was served by an Army cook. His T-shirt had a skull with a crossed fork and spoon underneath and yet another warning: "Death from within!"   ***
     
    Two guys are out drinking when one of them falls off his barstool and lies motionless on the floor.

    "One thing about Fred," his buddy says to the bartender. "He knows when to stop."
     
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    In January, my wife, a physician, met with an elderly patient. "So was Santa good to you?" she asked.

    "Real good," he said. "I got an SUV."

    "Nice."

    "Yeah … Socks, Underwear, and Viagra."
     
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    I quit my job at the helium gas factory.
    I refuse to be spoken to in that tone.
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 21 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 293
    May 21st 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Afro-Colombian Day (Colombia) Christian feast day: Arcangelo Tadini Blessed Adílio Daronch and Manuel Gómez González Blessed Franz Jägerstätter Earliest day on which Corpus Christi can fall, while June 24 is the latest; held on Thursday after Trinity Sunday (often locally moved to Sunday). (Roman Catholic Church) Emperor Constantine I Eugène de Mazenod Helena of Constantinople, also known as "Feast of the Holy Great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen, Equal-to-the-Apostles." (Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion) John Elliot (Episcopal Church) Saints of the Cristero War, including Christopher Magallanes May 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Circassian Day of Mourning (Circassians) Day of Patriots and Military (Hungary) Independence Day, celebrates the Montenegrin independence referendum in 2006, celebrated until the next day. (Montenegro) International Tea Day (International) Navy Day (Chile) Saint Helena Day, celebrates the discovery of Saint Helena in 1502. (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (International)  
    Observances
    World Whisky Day
    National Waitstaff Day
    I Need A Patch For That Day
    World Fiddle Day
    National Memo Day
    Plant a Lemon Tree Day
    Rapture Party Day
    National Learn To Swim Day
    World Fish Migration Day
    National Armed Forces Day
    Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
    National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
    National Strawberries and Cream Day
    Notorious B.I.G.
    Noel Fielding
     
    Fun Observances
      Talk Like Yoda Day
    Talk like Yoda Day it is on May 21. The day honors the popular Star Wars character whose grammar is any language teacher’s worst nightmare.

    Yoda is a fictional Star Wars character created by George Lucas. Known as the oldest wisest and most powerful Jedi in the Star Wars universe, Yoda made his debut appearance in The Empire Strikes Back, which was released in the United States on May 21, 1980. He has since appeared in over 50 films and TV shows.
    Mysterious History
    While many of the Star Wars characters have a background story, much of Yoda's background is a mystery. No one knows where he comes from or what species he belongs to.
    Peculiar Way of Speaking
    Yoda has a peculiar style of speaking. His language, Yodish, is similar to English except the sentence structure follows the order of object-subject-verb instead of the usual subject-verb-object order that English speakers follow while constructing sentences.
    It is believed that the puppet used to play the character in the Star Wars movies was modeled after Einstein's appearance.
    The holiday is also sometimes known as National Talk like Yoda Day or International Talk like Yoda Day.
    To celebrate how?
    Yoda, talk like. Simple, it is. Add verb and subject at the end of your sentence in the order of object-subject-verb. Have a Star Wars themed party and have your friends come up with their favorite Yoda quotes. Do a Star Wars marathon. Learn more about Yoda's background and history - as much as is available. Show off your Star Wars geek pride. Wear a Star Wars inspired costume or t-shirt the whole day long.  
    …that there is a deep-sea worm named after Yoda? The Yoda purpurata can be found about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) below the surface of the Atlantic sea.
     
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    Suspecting he had a serious medical condition, I nagged my husband until he agreed to see a doctor. Once there, he was handed a mountain of forms to fill out.
    Next to "Reason for visit?" he wrote, "My wife made me."
     
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    Three guys are talking about what constitutes fame. The first guy defines it as being invited to the White House for a chat with the president.
    "Nah," says the second guy. "Real fame would be if the red phone rang when you were there, and the president wouldn't take the call."
    "You're both wrong," says the third. "Fame is when you're in the Oval Office and the red phone rings, the president answers it, listens for a second, and then says, "'It's for you.'"
     
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    My son Timothy was his brother's best man. To commemorate the event, Daniel bought him a silver mug, but the engraver made a slight mistake. The mug read "Best man once, a bother forever."
     
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    A gnome is in the garden busily destroying some bushes when a house cat appears. "What are you?" asks the cat.

    "A gnome," comes the reply. "I steal food from humans, I kill their plants, I make annoying music at night to drive them crazy, and I love mischief. And what, may I ask, are you?"

    The cat replies, "Um, I'm a gnome."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 20 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 292
    May 20th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Abercius and Helena Alcuin of York Aurea of Ostia Austregisilus Baudilus Bernardino of Siena Ivo of Chartres Lucifer of Cagliari Sanctan May 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Remembrance (Cambodia) Emancipation Day (Florida) European Maritime Day (European Council) Independence Restoration Day, celebrates the independence of East Timor from Indonesia in 2002. Josephine Baker Day (NAACP) National Awakening Day (Indonesia), and its related observances: Indonesian Doctor Day (Indonesia) National Day (Cameroon) World Bee Day[38] World Metrology Day  
    Observances
    National Bike to Work Day
    World Meditation Day
    National Pick Strawberries Day
    International Clinical Trials Day
    National Quiche Lorraine Day
    Weights & Measures Day
    National Be a Millionaire Day
    International Virtual Assistants Day
    National Pizza Party Day
    National Endangered Species Day
    NASCAR Day
    National Defense Transportation Day
    National Rescue Dog Day
    Cher
    Austin McBroom
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
      Pizza Party Day
    Mark our words, the third Friday of May will soon become your favorite holiday of the year. Why, you ask? Because it is Pizza Party Day!

    It is an unofficial holiday that celebrates the delicious, doughy pie traditionally topped with tomato sauce, cheese, herbs, vegetables, and meat, then baked until cooked.
    People Pleasing Dish
    Thought to have originated in Italy, pizza today has become a popular dish served in restaurants and homes around the world. It is often considered by many as the perfect party dish – a single pie can feed a lot of people, it can be easily made at home or ordered from a restaurant, eating it does not require utensils or fancy dishware, and most importantly it is delicious even when consumed cold.
    How to Celebrate?
    By hosting a pizza party, of course! Order in pies from your favorite pizza place or make your own. Start off by serving bite size pizzas as appetizers. Offer a variety of pizzas next. May we suggest a selection of cheese pizza, an Indian-inspired pizza made with a naan base topped with curried chicken, and a salad pizza topped with fresh vegetables and arugula? And of course, end the meal with a dessert pizza. Why not have your guests make their own pizzas? Provide the bases and ingredients and let them unleash their creativity on their pie. Who knows, they may end up creating your new favorite pizza? Did You Know...
    …that the month of October is celebrated as National Pizza Month in the United States?
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      Be a Millionaire Day
    Be A Millionaire Day is on May 20. On this day pretend to be a millionaire or start working on your plans that you think will make you a millionaire.

    A millionaire is someone who is worth a million units in his or her country's currency. According to the 2014 Global Wealth Report, a study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group, there were about 16 million millionaire households in 2013. The United States had the highest number of millionaires at 7.1 million households, with China coming in second at 2.4 million millionaire households.
    How to Celebrate?
    Get started on making your life plans possible. If that means going to school or getting a new degree, why not enroll in school today? If you have ever planned to own a business, maybe it is time to start making your business plans. Did You Know…
    …that John Jacob Astor was thought to be the first multi-millionaire in the United States? His estimated net worth as a percentage of the gross domestic product of the United States at the time of his death in 1884, makes him the 5th richest American in history.
     
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    When I asked my friend if she was planning to attend church, she just shook her head. "I haven't gone in a long time," she said.
    "Besides, it's too late for me. I've probably already broken all seven commandments."
     
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    It was time for my dog's annual checkup. Following the vet's instructions, I collected a stool sample and dropped it in a plastic container before we left for his office. When we arrived, I handed the sample to the receptionist, who immediately cracked a smile. The container read "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter."     ***
     
    Our elementary school was honoring local veterans. The students were a bit intimidated and didn't know how to approach them.

    "Start by introducing yourself,"

    I said. "Then ask what branch of the military they served in."

    One student walked over to a vet and promptly asked, "What tree are you from?"
     
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    OMG, I had those same lawn darts!! A spitting image yellow shirt,
    but my pants were green striped, not black, bell bottoms.
     
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    ( Been there, done that, got the lumps to prove it. )
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 19 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 291
    May 19th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Calocerus (Eastern Orthodox Church) Crispin of Viterbo Dunstan (Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church; commemoration, Anglicanism) Ivo of Kermartin Joaquina Vedruna de Mas Maria Bernarda Bütler Peter Celestine Pudentiana (Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church) May 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Turkey, Northern Cyprus) Greek Genocide Remembrance Day (Greece)[26] Hồ Chí Minh's Birthday (Vietnam) Malcolm X Day (United States of America) National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (United States) Hepatitis Testing Day (United States) Mother's Day (Kyrgyzstan)  
    Observances
    International Accounting Day
    National Notebook Day
    Global Accessibility Awareness Day
    National Barber Mental Health Awareness Day
    National Devil's Food Cake Day
    Lag BaOmer
    JoJo Siwa
    Marshmello
     
    Fun Observances
    May Ray Day
    On May 19, step out of your offices and homes and soak in the Sun's rays because it is May Ray Day. While the origins of the day are unknown, the day encourages people to enjoy some time under the Sun.

    Last Month of Spring Or Fall
    According to meteorologists, the month of May is the last month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is when the temperatures start raising and the anticipation of summer is evident all around us - in stores with summer clothing and agricultural produce, in nature with summer flowers and plants getting ready to bloom, and in our schools where students are getting ready for the upcoming summer vacations. This makes it the best time of the year to get some sunshine and enjoy the Sun before it gets too hot.
    In the Southern Hemisphere, May is the last month of fall (autumn). If you live below the Equator, then celebrate May Ray Day by spending some time under the Sun before the temperatures fall.
    How to Celebrate?
    Studies have shown that time in the Sun can be good for one's physical and mental health. So, wear a hat and your sunglasses and enjoy some May Sun. Be careful, though, too much time in the Sun can be damaging to your skin. So make sure you take sunscreen with you. Did You Know…
    ...that the month of May is named after Maia, the Greek goddess? In Greek mythology, she is the eldest of the 7 Pleiades and the mother of Hermes.
     
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    Brevity is next to confusion in the insurance business. When a client died, her daughter told our agency that she would cancel the home policy the following week, once her mother's belongings were removed. Simple, right?
    Here's the note that was placed in the client's file: "Deceased will call next week to cancel moving her things out."
     
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    My husband, a deputy district attorney, was teaching an antidrug class to a group of Cub Scouts. When he asked if anyone could list the gateway drugs, one Scout had the answer: "Cigarettes, beer, and marinara."
     
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    "You need to be careful when writing comments," our principal told the faculty. He held a report card for a Susan Crabbe. A colleague had written, "Susan is beginning to come out of her shell."
     
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    I was sound asleep when the telephone jarred me awake.

    "Hi!" It was my peppy mother-in-law. She proceeded to rattle on about the busy day she had ahead and all the things that awaited her the rest of the week.

    "Mom," I interrupted. "It's five in the morning."

    "Really? What are you doing up so early?"
     
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    ( Ouch, Ouch and Ouch again )
     
     
    My internet was down several times today. So I posted early, just in case. However, my pass words  for several sites  are no longer working. I get many of my facts and jokes from Pinterest and that is not available to me just now.
    That is why today is a bit boring. I hope to get back my sources for tomorrow.
    Thanks for following, with luck I will be back up to speed for my next (20 May) blog.
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 18 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 290
    May 18th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury Eric IX of Sweden Felix of Cantalice Pope John I[32] Venantius of Camerino May 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Baltic Fleet Day (Russia) Day of Remembrance of Crimean Tatar genocide (Ukraine) Independence Day (Somaliland) (unrecognized) International Museum Day National Speech Pathologist Day (United States) Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day (Sri Lankan Tamils) Revival, Unity, and Poetry of Magtymguly Day (Turkmenistan) Teacher's Day (Syria) Victory Day (Sri Lanka)  
    Observances
    National Numeracy Day
    International Museum Day
    National Visit Your Relatives Day
    Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (EMSC)
    National Cheese Soufflé Day
    National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
    George Strait
    Teresa Giudice
     
    Fun Observances
    No Dirty Dishes Day
    May 18 is No Dirty Dishes Day, a day you could celebrate by either not washing any dirty dishes or by washing all the dishes you can!

    Dirty dishes, they are part of life. A lot of time, money and energy is spent every day on washing and drying dishes and putting them away. This unofficial holiday with unknown origins encourages people to take a break from doing the dishes for the day and spend the time saved doing things for fun.
    How to Celebrate?
    Wash all your dishes so that your sink and kitchen is all clean and sparkly. Or, don't wash any and pile them up. But remember, you will have to clean them sometime soon, even if you take a break today. Or use disposable dinnerware. Just remember to make sure they are environmental friendly. Make No Dirty Dishes Day even more fun by eating all your meals out - make dirty dishes someone else's problem for this one day! Hate doing the dishes day in and day out? Use this day to draw up a schedule and a plan for cleaning dishes every time you use them. That way, you'll never be stuck with a sink full of dirty dishes! If you don't own a dishwasher, maybe today is the day to get one installed. Make sure you get an energy efficient washer and that you use environmentally friendly detergent. Did You Know…
    ...that the first iterations of dish washing machines were all hand operated?
     
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    After I prosecuted a man for killing a bird out of season with his slingshot, the court clerk suggested setting up a date for him to return with both the money for the fine and proof of community service.
    "That way," she said innocently, "you can kill two birds with one stone."
     
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    After finishing his meal, my grandfather, a retired Marine captain, asked the waitress for the 15 percent discount the restaurant offered veterans.

    "Do you need to see my military ID?" he asked.

    "That's all right," she said. "I know you were in the military. I can tell by your T-shirt."

    Grandpa's shirt read "Welcome to Gettysburg National Military Park."
     
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    Driving back from Vermont, I stopped at a vegetable stand. It was deserted except for a sleeping German shepherd. I stepped over the dog, helped myself to some corn, then opened the cashbox to pay. Taped to the inside of the lid was this note: "The dog can count."
     
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    A devastated-looking man knocks on the door of a woman known for her charity.

    "Please, ma'am," he says when she opens up, "can you help this poor, tragic family down the block? The father just lost his job, and his wife is too ill to work. They're about to be turned out into the cold streets unless someone can pay their rent."

    "That's the worst thing I've ever heard in my life!" says the woman. "May I ask who you are?"

    "Their landlord."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 17 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 289
    May 17th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Birthday of the Raja (Perlis) Christian feast day: Giulia Salzano Paschal Baylon William Hobart Hare (Episcopal Church (USA)) Restituta May 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Children's Day (Norway) Constitution Day (Nauru) Feast of ‘Aẓamat (Baháʼí Faith, day shifts with March Equinox, see List of observances set by the Baháʼí calendar) Galician Literature Day or Día das Letras Galegas (Galicia) International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Liberation Day (Democratic Republic of the Congo) National Day Against Homophobia (Canada) Navy Day (Argentina) Norwegian Constitution Day[38] World Hypertension Day World Information Society Day (International)  
    Observances
    World Baking Day
    National Work From Home Day
    National Pinot Grigio Day
    World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day
    World Telecommunications Day
    National Walnut Day
    National Cherry Cobbler Day
    National Graduation Tassel Day
    National Idaho Day
    Elle Winter
    LuAnn de Lesseps
     
    Fun Observances
    Pack Rat Day
    Pack Rat Day is celebrated every year on May 17. The unofficial holiday encourages people to do some late spring-cleaning and to make space for newer, more useful things in their lives.

    Have you ever noticed how easy it is to collect useless things? Get rid of things that you don't need anymore and de-clutter your house, workspace and your life on Pack Rat Day.
    Collector of Useless Objects
    Pack rat is the term used to describe a person who tends to collect objects - useful and useless - and does not easily get rid of them. While many of us can be pack rats in certain areas of our lives, being a hoarder can be a serious issue. In many people, the pack rat behavior can create major mental and physical health issues.
    Distracted Woodrats
    The term pack rat comes from the rodent of the same name. Also called woodrats, these rodents are known to be nesters. They collect anything they can find to make their nests. They are known to get distracted by shiny new things - if they see something they like, they will drop what they are currently holding to get the shiny new item for their nest!
    How to Celebrate?
    Collecting is not always a bad thing. Whether it is baseball cards, vintage chocolate wrappers or old cars, Pack Rat Day is a reminder that there is a fine line between collecting and hoarding and that sometimes it is ok to get rid of old things to make way for newer things. Here are some ways to observe this holiday:
    Take the day off to do some organizing. Throw away or donate anything you haven't used for over 6 months. If you know of someone who is a hoarder, get them some help. Hoarding can sometimes become a problem that can have a negative effect on a person's life. Read more about actual pack rats, rodents who pick up shiny objects and leave pebbles and nuts in their place. Did You Know…
    ...that fossilized pack rat middens are a rich source of information about the history of the environment in the area? Middens are debris piles created by the materials collected by the rodents and preserved by their urine. The oldest middens found were about 50,000 years old.
     
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    Thank you for calling the Weight Loss Hotline. If you'd like to lose a half pound right now, press "1" 18,000 times.
     
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    In honor of our armed forces, the University of South Carolina football team used the backs of players' jerseys to display a little patriotism. They placed words like Duty, Service, Courage, and Commitment where players' names would normally go.
    During the game against the University of Florida, a fight broke out, prompting the television commentator to announce, "It looked like Integrity threw the first punch."
     
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    I opened the refrigerator at work to get my lunch. Instead of my dessert, I found this note:
    "IOU one banana cream. Sorry, it was an emergency. Sharon."
     
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    A wife is scrambling eggs when her husband bursts into the kitchen.

    "Careful," he cries. "Careful! You're cooking too many at once. Too many! Scramble them! Now! We need more butter. They're going to stick! Careful! Now scramble them again! Hurry up! Are you crazy? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. Use the salt! The salt!"

    The wife turns and asks, "What is wrong with you?"

    Her husband calmly replies, "I wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 16 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 288
    May 16th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Aaron (Coptic Church) Abda and Abdjesus, and companions: Abdas of Susa Andrew Bobola Brendan the Navigator (Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church) Caroline Chisholm (Church of England) Gemma Galgani (Passionists Calendar) Germerius Honoratus of Amiens John of Nepomuk Margaret of Cortona Peregrine of Auxerre Simon Stock Ubald (see Saint Ubaldo Day) Martyrs of Sudan (Episcopal Church (USA)) Mass Graves Day (Iraq) National Day, declared by Salva Kiir Mayardit (South Sudan) Teachers' Day (Malaysia)  
    Observances
    National Barbecue Day
    National Waiters Day
    Drawing Day
    National Sea Monkey Day
    National Biographers Day
    Horse Rescue Day
    National Mimosa Day
    Vesak
    Buddha Purnima
    National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
    National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
    National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
    National Love a Tree Day
    National Piercing Day
    Grayson Chrisley
    IU
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    Mon May 16th, 2022 - Sun May 22nd, 2022
    National Stationery Week
     
     
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    "Nice 2-bedroom home. The owner has noted that there are termites that have done some damage. Selling house 'as is.' Don't Wait. This Wonderful Property Will Not Last Long."
     
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    A millionaire, a hard hat, and a drunk are at a bar. When they get their beers, they notice a fly in each mug. The millionaire politely asks the bartender for another beer, then proceeds to sip it. The hard hat spills out just enough to get rid of the fly and quaffs the rest.
    It's now the drunk's turn. He sticks his hand into the beer, grabs the fly by the wings, and shouts, "Spit it out! Spit it out!"
     
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    At our supermarket, I noticed a woman with four boys and a baby. Her patience was wearing thin as the boys called out, "Mommy! Mommy!" while she tried to shop.

    Finally, she blurted out, "I don't want to hear the word mommy for at least ten minutes!"

    The boys fell silent for a few seconds. Then one tugged on his mother's dress and said softly, "Excuse me, miss."
     
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    When my insurance company refused to pay for my newborn son’s circumcision, I got a letter explaining its logic.
    Under the procedure "Circumcision" was written "Unable to locate member."
     
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 15 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 287
    May 15th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Aoi Matsuri (Kyoto) Army Day (Slovenia) Christian feast day: Achillius of Larissa Athanasius of Alexandria (Coptic Church) Dymphna Hallvard Vebjørnsson (Roman Catholic Church) Hesychius of Cazorla Hilary of Galeata Isidore the Laborer, celebrated with festivals in various countries, the beginning of bullfighting season in Madrid. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (Roman Catholic Church) Peter, Andrew, Paul, and Denise (Roman Catholic Church) Reticius (Roman Catholic Church) Sophia of Rome (Roman Catholic church) May 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constituent Assembly Day (Lithuania) Earliest date on which Armed Forces Day (United States) can fall, while May 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Saturday of May. Independence Day (Paraguay), celebrates the independence of Paraguay from Spain in 1811. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, May 14. International Conscientious Objectors Day International Day of Families (International)[36] La Corsa dei Ceri begins on the eve of the feast day of Saint Ubaldo. (Gubbio) Mother's Day (Paraguay) Nakba Day (Palestinian communities) Peace Officers Memorial Day (United States) Republic Day (Lithuania) Teachers' Day (Colombia, Mexico and South Korea)  
    Observances
    Bring Flowers To Someone Day
    World Facilities Management Day
    International Vascular Birthmarks Awareness Day
    National Nylon Stocking Day
    National Straw Hat Day
    Take Your Parents To The Playground Day
    Chase Hudson
    Emmitt Smith
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    Sun May 15th, 2022 - Sat May 21st, 2022
    International Heritage Breeds Week
     
    Fun Observances
    Chocolate Chip Day
    May 15 is Chocolate Chip Day, a day to celebrate the tiny morsels of chocolate that make any dessert even better.

    In the United States, the unofficial holiday is also known as National Chocolate Chip Day.
    An Accidental Invention
    Also sometimes called chocolate morsels, rumor has it that chocolate chips were invented by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. According to the legend, the creation of the chips was an accident – out of chocolate powder while making cookies for guests, Ruth chopped up some chocolate and added it to the cookie dough. She found that the chocolate did not melt as she had expected, and the chocolate chip and the chocolate chip cookie was born.
    Named After the Inn
    After chocolate chip cookies became popular and successful, Nestlé made an agreement with Ruth to add her chocolate chip cookie recipe to the packaging of their chocolate bars. Nestlé's brand, Toll House Cookies, is named after Toll House Inn.
    Today, chocolate chips are a popular ingredient in a baker's pantry and they are used extensively in cookies, cakes, ice creams and a variety of other desserts.
    How to Celebrate?
    Add chocolate chips to all your meals of the day. Start your day by making chocolate chip pancakes or adding chocolate chips to your cereal. For your midday snack, whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies or chocolate chip muffins. Throw some chocolate chips in your lunch yogurt and end the day with some delicious chocolate chip ice cream. Did You Know…
    …that chocolate was once used as currency by the Aztecs? An avocado in this system was worth 3 cacao beans.
     
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    With airlines adding fees to fees, The Week magazine asked its readers to predict the next surcharge they'll levy for something previously free.

    1. In the unlikely event of loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop down. To start the flow of oxygen, simply insert your credit card …

    2. $100 On-Time Departure Fee; $25 Delay Complaint Fee.

    3. View seating (formerly window seats), $10; Access seating (formerly aisle seats), $10 $20 to use roll-away stairs to enter or exit the aircraft in lieu of no-charge rope-ladder alternative.

    4. $9 fee for bumping your head on the overhead bin as you take your seat; $3 additional penalty for looking up at the bin after you bump into it.
     
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    My grandmother told me how she ended up marrying Grandpa. She was in her 20s, and the man she was dating left for war. "We were in love," she recalled, "and wrote to each other every week. It was during that time that I discovered how wonderful your grandfather was."

    "Did you marry Grandpa when he came home from the war?" I asked.

    "Oh, I didn't marry the man who wrote the letters. Your grandfather was the mailman."
     
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    To get his mind off his losing streak at the racetrack, I took my friend horseback riding. Being a novice, he freaked when his mount took off.

    "How do I stop?" he yelled.

    "Bet on it!" I hollered back.
     
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    I stole a couple of minutes from work to give my wife a call. She put my two-year-old son on, and we chatted a while before he ended it with an enthusiastic "I love you!"

    "I love you too," I said, with a dopey grin plastered on my face. I was about to hang up when I heard him ask sweetly, "Mommy, who was that?"
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 14 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 286
    May 14th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Boniface of Tarsus Engelmund of Velsen Matthias the Apostle (Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Communion) Michael Garicoïts Mo Chutu of Lismore (Roman Catholic Church) Victor and Corona May 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which the first day of Sanja Matsuri can fall, while May 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third weekend of May. (Sensō-ji, Tokyo) Flag Day (Paraguay) Hastings Banda's Birthday (Malawi) National Unification Day (Liberia) The first day of Izumo-taisha Shrine Grand Festival. (Izumo-taisha)  
    Observances
    National Windmill Day
    National Train Day
    World Buckfast Day
    World Fair Trade Day
    World Bellydance Day
    National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
    World Migratory Bird Day
    Archery Day
    National Decency Day
    National Dog Mom’s Day
    National Miniature Golf Day
    National Underground America Day
    Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day
    Cate Blanchett
    George Lucas
     
    Fun Observances
    Dance Like a Chicken Day
    On May 14, is Dance Like a Chicken Day. Also known as Chicken Dance Day, the goofy holiday celebrates the silly dance that is accompanied by the Chicken Song or the Chicken Dance Song.

    The song, sometimes also known as the Birdie Song, was composed in the 1950s by Swiss composer Werner Thomas. Accompanied by a series of movements, the song soon became popular in the West, especially in the United States, where it was performed at parties and weddings.
    The dance mimics the movements of a chicken and includes flapping of arms and wriggling of the body.
    How to Celebrate?
    Have a chicken dance dance-off. Get together with friends and organize a chicken dance flash mob. Just make sure you get the requisite paperwork and permissions before you do it. Did You Know…
    …that chickens were originally domesticated for the purposes of cockfighting and not for food?
     
     
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    After I took a job at a small publishing house, the first books I was assigned to edit were all on the topic of dieting.

    "Isn't the market flooded with these types of books?" I asked another editor. "How do we expect to turn a profit?"

    "Don't worry," he assured me. "These books appeal to a wider audience than most."   ***
     
    An elderly man visits the doctor for a checkup. "Mr. Smith, you're in great shape," says the doctor afterward. "How do you do it?"

    "Well," says Mr. Smith, "I don't drink, I don't smoke, and the good Lord looks out for me. For weeks now, every time I go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, he turns the light on for me."

    Concerned, the doctor finds Mrs. Smith in the waiting room and tells her what her husband said.

    "I don't think that's anything to worry about," she says. "And on the bright side, it does explain who's been peeing in the fridge."
     
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    My 45-year-old sister was attending the wedding of a childhood friend when she ran into people she hadn't seen in years. How long exactly?
    One of them shouted, "Kathy, you got your braces off!"
     
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    Mother's Day is nigh, so we're loath to say this: Mothers aren't perfect. Here they admit it:

    "My son knows he's not allowed downstairs until 9 a.m. Reason? He's been told that between 8 and 9 a.m., Mommy's fighting the monster that lives in the laundry basket."

    "I just ate a full pint of Häagen-Dazs, and when my three-year-old asked me what I was eating, I told her it was special medicine for mommies, because I didn't want to share."

    "My son was so excited for his second birthday, but when the day rolled around, I hadn't pulled anything together—so I told him that he had the day wrong and his birthday was actually the following week."

    "I haven't taught my kids to tell time yet … That way, I can say it's bedtime whenever I want."
     
     
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    The western pygmy possum is the cutest Australian animal
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 13 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 285
    May 13th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Abbotsbury Garland Day (Dorset, England) Christian feast day: Our Lady of Fátima Gerard of Villamagna Glyceria John the Silent (Roman Catholic) Julian of Norwich (Roman Catholic) Frances Perkins (Episcopal Church (USA)) Servatius May 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Rotuma Day (Rotuma)  
    Observances
    Top Gun Day
    World Cocktail Day
    National Fruit Cocktail Day
    National Blame Someone Else Day
    Shades Day
    National Apple Pie Day
    National Public Gardens Day
    International Hummus Day
    Leprechaun Day
    Fair Trade Day
    National Crouton Day
    Candice King
    Robert Pattinson
     
    Fun Observances
    Frog Jumping Day
    May 13 is Frog Jumping Day, a fun day to jump like a frog.

    According to several sources, the unofficial holiday celebrates a short story named Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog by Mark Twain. In the story, a compulsive better named Jim Smiley trains a frog to jump and bets with a man that his frog can jump higher than any other frog in the town. The man dupes Jim Smiley and wins the bet. It is, however, unclear why the inventor of this day chose May 13 as the date for this “hoppy” holiday.
    Frogs have great jumping capabilities and are the best jumpers among all vertebrates given their size.
    How to Celebrate?
    Jump around like a frog. Make sure you do not do this in a heavily crowded or trafficked area. Go see frogs jump at your local aquarium or pond. And learn more about frogs and their habitats. Read Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog and other works by Mark Twain. Did You Know…
    …that a group of frogs is called an army?
     
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    Years of smoking finally caught up with my friend John one morning when he keeled over at work, clutching his heart. He was rushed to a hospital and peppered with questions.

    "Do you smoke?" asked a paramedic.

    "No," John whispered. "I quit."

    "That"s good. When did you quit?"

    "Around 9:30 this morning."
     
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    During Sunday school, the substitute teacher asked my four-year-old what his name was. "Spider-Man," said my son.

    "No, I mean your real name," pressed the teacher.

    My son apologized. "Oh, I"m sorry. It"s Peter Parker."
     
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    "As another year rolls in," read an ad in our paper, "we"d like to offer our best wishes to all of you who have given us reason to celebrate." It was signed "Gunter"s Funeral Homes."
     
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    Driving in Ohio, we spotted a sign that said "Wildlife Refuge." Seeing a dead deer lying in front of it, my husband shook his head.

    "He almost made it."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 12 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 284
    May 12th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Blessed Imelda Blessed Joan of Portugal Crispoldus Dominic de la Calzada Epiphanius of Salamis Gregory Dix (Church of England) Modoald Nereus, Achilleus, Domitilla, and Pancras Patriarch Germanus I of Constantinople (Eastern Church) Philip of Agira International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day[71][72]  
    Observances
    International Nurses Day
    National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
    National Odometer Day
    National Nutty Fudge Day
    Drumsy
    Tony Hawk
     
    Fun Observances
    Limerick Day
    May 12 is Limerick Day. It is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to read and write limericks, a genre of humorous poetry that first originated in England in the 18th century.

    Book of Nonsense
    Limerick Day, also sometimes called National Limerick Day honors the birthday of Edward Lear, English poet, and author. Born in 1812, Lear popularized this form of poetry in his 1846 book called A Book of Nonsense.
    It is believed that the term limerick refers to this specific genre of poetry which comes from the city of Limerick, Ireland.
    5 Lines & AABBA Scheme
    Limerick is a genre of poetry that traditionally has 5 lines and has an AABBA rhyme scheme. A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes in a poem. To identify a poem's rhyme scheme, each line is designated with a letter. Lines that share a letter rhyme have words at the end that rhyme with each other. This means that in a limerick, which has an AABBA rhyme scheme, the words at the end of the first, second and fifth sentences rhyme, while the words at the end of the third and fourth sentence rhyme with each other.
    Humorous Situations
    Traditionally, the first line of a limerick introduced a person and a place and the rest of the poem described a humorous and often times obscene situation involving the subject or the place.
    How to Celebrate?
    Celebrate Limerick Day by reading some of Lear's limericks. Also, check out other poets' limericks as well. Write your own limericks and share them with your family and friends. Did You Know…
    ...that the oldest surviving poem, The Epic of Gilgamesh, is from about 2100 BCE?
     
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    Overheard at the dinosaur exhibit in Disney's Animal Kingdom park: a confused woman complaining to her friend, "How could they possibly know the names of all those dinosaurs if they died 75 million years ago? And another thing, how do we even know they were called dinosaurs?"
     
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    During a visit to our friend's home in Canada, we were feted with a wonderful breakfast. But my six-year-old daughter was not impressed.

    "Your pancakes are smaller than my mom's," she told him.

    He replied, "That's because of the exchange rate."
     
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    The highlight of our zoo trip was a peacock showing off its plumage. My four-year-old son was particularly taken with it. That evening, he couldn't wait to tell his father:
    "Dad, guess what! I saw a Christmas tree come out of a chicken!"
     
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    While I was working security at a football game, a fan spilled beer on a cheerleader's pop-poms. As a favor, I rinsed them off in the men's room. As I shook off the water, someone came out of a stall. Stunned, he announced, "That's the first time anyone's cheered me on while going to the bathroom."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 11 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 283
    May 11th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Anthimus of Rome[184] Gangulphus of Burgundy[184] Majolus of Cluny[184] Mamertus, the first of the Ice Saints[184] National Technology Day (India)[185] Statehood Day (Minnesota)[186] Vietnam Human Rights Day[187]  
    Observances
    National Receptionists Day
    World Ego Awareness Day
    National Root Canal Appreciation Day
    Donate A Day’s Wages To Charity Day
    National Third Shift Workers Day
    National Foam Rolling Day
    National Technology Day
    Blac Chyna
    Sabrina Carpenter
     
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    National School Nurse Day
    The Wednesday between May 6 and May 12 of each year is National School Nurse Day, a day to celebrate and thank all school nurses that take care of children when they are at school.

    The unofficial holiday was created in 1972 by the National Association of School Nurses, based in the United States. The day aims to recognize school nurses and acknowledge their role in the educational setting.
    Ensure Well-Being of Children
    School nurses are nursing practitioners usually affiliated with a school or an educational institution. School nurses are one of the first lines of medical professionals to ensure the health and mental well-being of school going children and young adults. They are also responsible for monitoring that children in schools are achieving their developmental milestones as well as ensuring that their lives outside the school are safe and healthy.
    National Nurse Week
    National School Nurse Day, also known as School Nurse Day, is celebrated during National Nurse Week, which runs annually from May 6 to May 12. May 6 is celebrated as National Nurses Day, while May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale is celebrated worldwide as International Nurses Day.
    How to Celebrate?
    Thank your school nurse for taking care of you. Learn more about what school nurses do. If you have school-going children, help your children make thank you gifts or write thank you notes to their school nurse. Did You Know…
    ...that Florence Nightingale is thought to be responsible for creating the foundation for modern day nursing? Known as The Lady With the Lamp, she opened the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery in 1860, which was the world's first secular nursing school and remains one of the world's oldest schools to be still operational.
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    Twilight Zone Day
    May 11 is Twilight Zone Day, an unofficial holiday that honors and celebrates the Twilight Zone, an iconic and thrilling television show.
    Nothing Is as It Seems

    Twilight Zone was created by Rod Serling, who was also the show's host and narrator. The show is a collection of unrelated stories where nothing is as it seems and the end is usually always bizarre and unexpected. The stories on the show combined the features of science fiction, psychological thrillers, drama, horror, and fantasy and were based in the twilight zone.
    The Fifth Dimension
    The twilight zone according to the narrator at the beginning of each episode of the show is a “...fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge...”
    Most Watched TV Show
    The show made its debut in the United States in October 1959, to immediate critical acclaim, though it took a few years for it to gain popular success. Today, the Twilight Zone is considered to be one of the best and one of the most watched TV shows of all times.
    No one knows who created this holiday or why they chose May 11 to honor this creepy, but fun holiday.
    How to Celebrate?
    Do a Twilight Zone marathon. It is also Eat What You Want Day, so get all the fun food you can eat, and park yourself in front of the TV and spend the day watching episodes of the Twilight Zone back to back. Gather your friends and have a Twilight Zone themed party. Fancy yourself as a sci-fi writer? Why not spend the day writing some Twilight Zone inspired fan fiction? Did You Know…
    ...that Rod Serling was not the first choice for the narrator? Orson Welles was initially approached by Serling to play the role, but wasn't able to get him.
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    Eat What You Want Day
    Break all, but one of your dietary rules on May 11 or Eat What You Want Day. The only rule you must obey is, of course, eat what you want, however you want it, how much you want it!

    In today's fast-paced world, where time is premium, diets have taken control of people to wish to live a healthy life. All of us have some kind of dish or food that they love but have to stay away from because it is not very healthy. This unofficial holiday allows people to take one day from the year and guiltlessly indulge in their favorite foods.
    How to Celebrate?
    Eat whatever you want. Pig out on decadent desserts, stuff yourself with delicious food, go into a food coma feasting on rich, yummy dishes. Ever wondered what ice cream would taste with ketchup? Today is your day to try it! Try out all the oddest combinations of food you can think of. Did You Know…
    …that the word buffet originates from the French word for the piece of furniture food was served on?
     
     
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    A patient at the dental office where I work stopped by my desk to pay her bill. She began rummaging through her purse, as so many patients do when they have a check to write. "Do you need a pen?" I asked, offering her mine.

    "Yes, thank you," she replied. She took it, put it in her handbag, and proceeded to pay in cash.
     
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    After someone stole my brown-bag lunch at work, I complained about it to my wife, who offered to make me something wonderful the next day. But as I pulled into the plant's parking lot, I noticed a guy clearly down on his luck, so I gave him my lunch. I didn't know there was a note from my wife in the bag:
    "I know who you are, and I know where you live!"
     
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    Playing around with my new iTouch, I decided to get directions to my son's base from my home in Maryland. So I typed "Wahiawa, Hawaii." I got turn-by-turn directions until I hit the coast. Then I was told, "Kayak across the Pacific Ocean entering Hawaii."
     
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    My nine-year-old daughter walked in while I was getting ready for work. "What are you doing?" she asked.

    "Putting on my wrinkle cream," I answered.

    "Oh," she said, walking away. "I thought they were natural."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 10 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 282
    May 10th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Children's Day (Maldives)[234] Christian feast day: Alphius, Philadelphus and Cyrinus[235] Calepodius[236] Catald[237] Comgall[238] Damien of Molokai[239] Gordianus and Epimachus[240] Job (Roman Catholic Church, pre-1969 calendar)[241] John of Ávila[185] May 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Confederate Memorial Day (North Carolina and South Carolina)[242] Constitution Day (Micronesia)[243] Earliest possible day on which Pentecost can fall, while June 13 is the latest;[244] celebrated 50 days after Easter Day.(Christianity)[245] Golden Spike Day (Promontory, Utah)[242] Mother's Day (Guatemala,[242] and Mexico[246])  
    Observances
    Mother Ocean Day
    Stay Up All Night Night
    World Lupus Day
    One Day Without Shoes Day
    National Shrimp Day
    National Lipid Day
    Bono
    Corey La Barrie
     
    Fun Observances
      Clean Up Your Room Day
    May 10 is Clean Your Room Day - an unofficial holiday that is bound to be any parent's or roommate's favorite holiday and perhaps every child's, teenager's and lazy person's nightmare.

    Trash the Trash
    Also sometimes called the National Clean Up Your Room Day, this holiday of unknown origins aims at keeping the dust bunnies where they belong - the trash. The holiday promotes clean rooms and homes and encourages people to collect their cleaning supplies, don their cleaning clothes and gloves, and spend the day spring cleaning.
    Spring Cleaning
    Spring cleaning is a practice in many cultures where people clean their homes thoroughly once a year on the first warm day of spring. It is thought that this practice dates back to the days when people lit fires to keep warm during cold winter months. The first warm day of spring allowed people to open their windows and doors and to get rid of all the soot and ash that collected over the winter.
    Even though Clean Your Room Day falls towards the end of the Spring season in the Northern Hemisphere, and Fall (Autumn) in the Southern Hemisphere, it is a good day as any to get cracking on the dusting, scrubbing, and organizing. And who knows, you may just find that thing you were looking for forever hiding in some dusty corner of your room.
    How to Celebrate?
    Clean up your room and resolve to keep it clean every day. Give away or throw any unwanted items or pieces of clothing that you no longer use. If you have children, teach them about the virtues of a clean room. Help them organize their toys and books and reward them for keeping their room clean. Get the family together and make cleaning a fun chore. Put on some fun music and dance while you clean. Give out rewards for milestones crossed - fastest time taken to clean, best organizer, and room with the least amount of dust. Did You Know…
    ...that many cultures have a day assigned to cleaning during a year? In Iran, people clean their houses in preparation for the Persian New Year called Norooz, while in India people clean up their homes before the festivals of lights, Diwali.
     
     
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    I returned home from my ninth business trip of the year with a severe bout of jet lag–induced foot-in-mouth disease. As we prepared to go to sleep that night, I wrapped my arms around my better half, gave her a kiss, and announced,
    "It's good to be in my own bed, with my own wife!"
     
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    Having grown up in a small Alabama town, my friend James couldn't wait to tell us all about life in California, where he was stationed.

    "The malls are massive, and the restaurants are great," he said. Then he grinned. "I even went to a topless bar."

    "Really?" said his mother, surprised.

    "What do they do if it starts to rain?"
     
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    Recently I sat in a restaurant watching two older men go at it. It quickly grew heated as one of them declared,
    "I'm so mad, I'm taking you off my pallbearer list!"
     
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    Scene: A conversation between two of my friends.

    Friend #1: Are you visiting us tomorrow? Do you need directions?

    Friend #2: I'm all set. I have the address, a GPS, and a GPS override.

    Friend #1: What's a GPS override?

    Friend #2: My wife.
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 09 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 281
    May 9th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Anniversary of Dianetics (Church of Scientology) Christian feast day: Beatus of Lungern Beatus of Vendome Christopher (Eastern Orthodox Church) George Preca Gerontius of Cervia Gregory of Nazianzen (The Episcopal Church (US) and traditional Roman Catholic calendar) Nicolaus Zinzendorf (Lutheran) Pachomius the Great Tudy of Landevennec May 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Commemoration of the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands related observances: Liberation Day, commemorating the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II. (Guernsey and Jersey)[27] National Day (Alderney) Europe Day, commemorating the Schuman Declaration. (European Union) Victory Day observances, celebration of the Soviet Union victory over Nazi Germany (Soviet Union, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan) Victory and Peace Day, marks the capture of Shusha (1992) in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, and the end of World War II. (Armenia) Victory Day over Nazism in World War II (Ukraine)  
    Observances
    National Moscato Day
    Alphabet Magnet Day
    National Butterscotch Brownie Day
    National Sleepover Day
    National Women’s Checkup Day
    Billy Joel
    Kelsey Animated
     
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      Europe Day
    May 9 is celebrated as Europe Day in the European Union (E.U.) and around the world.

    The holiday commemorates the day in 1950 when French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, presented his proposal to create an organization of European countries. Also sometimes known as Schuman Day, the day aims to garner continuing support for the European Union and to educate citizens in member states and people in the rest of the world about the benefits of such an organization.
    How to Celebrate?
    If you live in a member country or are visiting one, this is the time to visit European Union institutions. EU institutions in Brussels and Strasbourg hold open days where they organize public outreach events. Other E.U. countries and cities hold festivals, concerts, and other events to raise awareness about the E.U. If you don’t live in an EU member state, do not despair - you can learn more about the E.U. in many other ways. Find out if the E.U. expat community in your city is having public events that you can attend. And if there is nothing going on, remember that Europe Day is at its heart a day to celebrate peace and unity, and you don’t have to be in the European Union to do that! Did You Know…
    …that when the Euro was introduced in 2002, the initials for the countries adopting the currency spelled BAFFLING PIGS? The countries were Belgium, Austria, Finland, France, Luxembourg, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain.
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      Lost Sock Memorial Day
    Lost Sock Memorial Day on May 9 is a day to commemorate lost socks. The unofficial holiday also encourages people to let go of all the remaining single socks they are collecting in hopes of finding their partners one day.

    There are few mysteries in life that are as perplexing as the mystery of the missing sock. No matter how hard you try to keep pairs of socks together, invariably one of them ventures out into the netherworld never to be found again.
    Lost Sock Memorial Day is a day to honor all those disappeared socks.
    How to Celebrate
    Throw out all the single leftover socks. Use the leftover socks as cleaning cloths. Or spend the day making sock monkeys out of the socks that have sadly lost their partners to the sock blackhole. Have a minute of silence for all the socks you have lost. Did You Know…
    ...that the feet have about 250,000 sweat glands that are capable of producing about 1 cup of sweat a day?
     
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    One of our hotel guests complained to me about a spraying showerhead: "I can't get in the shower without getting wet!"
     
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    En route to Hawaii, I noticed one of my passengers in the coach section of the airplane dialing her cell phone. "Excuse me. That can't be on during the flight," I reminded her. "Besides, we're over the ocean—you won't get a signal out here."

    "That's okay," she said. "I'm just calling my daughter. She's sitting up in first class."
     
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    A couple of dog owners are arguing about whose pet is smarter.

    "My dog is so smart," says the first owner, "that every morning he waits for the paperboy to come around. He tips the kid and then brings the newspaper to me, along with my morning coffee."

    "I know," says the second owner.

    "How do you know?"

    "My dog told me."
     
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    I got mugged by a magician. It's not funny: He took my wallet, my watch, and every silver dollar I had behind my ear.
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 08 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 280
    May 8th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Amato Ronconi Apparition of Saint Michael Arsenius the Great Desideratus Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine Julian of Norwich (Anglican, Lutheran) Magdalene of Canossa Our Lady of Luján Peter II of Tarentaise Blessed Teresa Demjanovich (Ruthenian Catholic Church) May 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Mother's Day can fall, while May 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday of May. (United States and others) Earliest day on which State Flag and State Emblem Day can fall, while May 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Sunday of May. (Belarus) Earliest day on which World Fair Trade Day can fall, while May 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Saturday of May (site of the WFTO) (International) Emancipation Day (Columbus, Mississippi) Furry Dance (Helston, UK) Liberation Day (Czech Republic) Miguel Hidalgo's birthday (Mexico) Parents' Day (South Korea) Truman Day (Missouri) Veterans Day (Norway) Victory in Europe Day, and its related observances (Europe): Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, continues to May 9[47] White Lotus Day (Theosophy) World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (International)  
    Observances
    No Socks Day
    World Donkey Day
    World Ovarian Cancer Day
    National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
    Free Trade Day
    Iris Day
    National Have a Coke Day
    National Coconut Cream Pie Day
    National Student Nurse Day
    Enrique Iglesias
     
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    Last Valentine's Day, I arrived at the doctor's office where I work as a receptionist to find a mystery man pacing up and down holding a package. As I got out of the car, he declared warmly, "I have something for you."
    I excitedly ripped open the bundle. It was a urine sample.
     
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    I walked into the lobby of my apartment building recently and was greeted by this notice: "To whoever is watering these plants, please stop. They are the property of the building, and our maintenance staff will take care of them. They may have already been watered, in which case you will be overwatering them. Besides, these plants are fake."
     
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    Our coworker Patrick shared his worst workday ever. He was at an appliance store and the delivery truck had broken down, which meant he was flooded with angry phone calls from customers. One irate caller canceled the delivery and told Patrick what he could do with it.

    "I'm sorry," said Patrick. "That's impossible. I already have a stove, a vacuum cleaner, and a microwave up there."
     
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    In lectures on human genetics, I explained to my college students that males determine the sex of the offspring by contributing either an X or a Y chromosome. So at the end of the year, I put it on the final exam: "How is the sex of the child determined?"

    One student wrote, "By examining it at birth."
     
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    ( With love always, your son )
    Istvan
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 07 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 279
    May 7th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Agathius of Byzantium Agostino Roscelli Pope Benedict II[52] Flavia Domitilla Gisela of Hungary Harriet Starr Cannon (Episcopal Church (USA)) John of Beverley[49] Rose Venerini Stanislaus (Roman Martyrology) May 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Defender of the Fatherland Day (Kazakhstan) Dien Bien Phu Victory Day (Vietnam) Radio Day, commemorating the work of Alexander Popov (Russia, Bulgaria)[53]  
    Observances
    National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
    World Naked Gardening Day
    Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
    Love’s Baby Soft Day
    National Cosmopolitan Day
    National Tourism Day
    Beer Pong Day
    Join Hands Day
    Kentucky Derby
    National Babysitter’s Day
    National Barrier Awareness Day
    National Birth Mother’s Day
    National Bombshells’ Day
    National Fitness Day
    National Homebrew Day
    National Scrapbook Day
    World Fair Trade Day
    J Balvin
    MrBeast
     
    Fun Observances ( 3 )
      Astronomy Day
    Astronomy Day is celebrated twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

    In the spring, the holiday is held on the Saturday closest to the First Quarter Moon between the months of April and May, while in the fall (autumn) it occurs on a Saturday closest to the Quarter Moon between September and October.
    Created in 1973
    Astronomy Day was created in 1973 by Doug Berger, then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California. The unofficial holiday is an attempt to raise the interest of the general public in astronomy by giving them easy access to astronomical instruments such as telescopes.
    The holiday also seeks to bridge the knowledge gap by giving the public a chance to interact with astronomers and space scientists.
    Observe the Sky
    On the day, museums, observatories, universities, and astronomy clubs around the world set up easily accessible telescopes in public spaces including schools, parks, and shopping malls to allow people to observe the skies during the day and night. Other events include lectures and conferences, educational outreach, exhibitions, and essay competitions.
    An Ancient Science
    Astronomy is the study of celestial bodies and non-Earthly phenomena. It deals with objects like the planets, stars, and asteroids as well as events such as eclipses and meteor showers.
    Studied since ancient times, the field of astronomy originated and evolved over millennia due to the need for humans to understand the history and science of the Earth and to comprehend the causes of celestial events.
    Until very recently, astronomy and astrology were seen as related fields of study. It was only in the 17th century that they separated ways. Today, astrology is seen as a field that deals with spirituality rather than science.
    How to Celebrate?
    Attend a local Astronomy Day event. Bring family and friends with you and spend some time gazing at the sky through the lenses of a telescope. Learn more about astronomy and how to study it as an amateur astronomer. You can start here. If you have children in your life, today is the perfect day to introduce them to the magic of astronomy. Who knows, they may grow up to become the next Carl Sagan or Carolyn Shoemaker! Did You Know...
    ...that we can actually see the past? Light from distant stars take a very long time to reach the Earth, so when we look at a star through a telescope we are looking at the light that left the star several hundred, thousands or even million years ago!
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      Herb Day
    Herb Day is an unofficial holiday annually celebrated on the first Saturday of May.

    Created and organized by the HerbDay Coalition, an organization of five non-profit groups, the holiday encourages people to learn more about herbs and use them more extensively in their daily lives.
    The holiday, which first began in 2006 in the United States, brings together herbalists, gardeners, manufacturers of herbal products, culinarians and home cooks, and the general public. It attempts to spread knowledge about the medicinal, culinary and cosmetic benefits of herbs.
    Different From Spices
    Botanically, herbs are green parts of a plant that are used in food, medicine or as additional flavoring. They are usually leaves and can be used fresh or dried. Herbs are distinct from spices, which are usually dried or processed non-leafy – seeds, barks, roots, or stems – parts of a plant or a tree.
    Worshiped Plants
    People around the world use herbs for cooking and for medicinal purposes. Some cultures consider herbs as having spiritual qualities and extensively use them during religious ceremonies. In India for example, basil is considered to be a holy plant and is worshiped in many parts of the country.
    How to Celebrate?
    Learn more about different kind of herbs and their uses. Start a small herb garden in your kitchen – herbs are easy to grow and they will make your kitchen smell nice. Did You Know…
    …that some people perceive the taste of cilantro or coriander as being soapy and like eating bugs? Studies have shown that this is because they have a special olfactory receptor gene called OR6A2, that makes them sensitive to the aldehyde chemicals found in the herb.
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    Free Comic Book Day
    The first Saturday of May every year is celebrated around the world as Free Comic Book Day. On this day, participating specialty comic book stores give out free comics to anyone visiting their stores.

    The holiday has three main aims – to create new comic book readers, to show appreciation to current comic book fans, and to bring back former comic book readers by reminding them about the joy of reading comic books. The holiday also encourages people to get acquainted with the art and science of comic books and to patronize their local comic book stores.
    The unofficial holiday was first observed in the United States and Canada in 2002. It has now become a popular holiday around the world.
    Following the footsteps of Free Comic Book Day, German, Austrian, and Swiss comic book industry and stores started their own version of the unofficial holiday in 2010. Gratis Comic Tag as the holiday is called, is celebrated annually on the second Saturday of May.
    Comic book stores in the Netherlands and Belgium celebrate Free Comic Book Day on the first Saturday and Sunday of May.
    How to Celebrate?
    Visit your local participating comic store and get your free copy of a comic. If you have kids in your life, why not take this day to introduce them to the world of comic books? Did You Know…
    …that typographic symbols used in comics to represent profanity are known as grawlixes?
     
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    With a party going full bore in the apartment above his, my friend could forget about getting any sleep. The next day, he spotted the offending party giver.

    "Didn't you hear me pounding on the ceiling?" he asked.

    The woman smiled pleasantly. "That's okay. We were making a lot of noise ourselves."
     
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    I was leafing through one of my hunting catalogs when I found something that made me laugh. "Look," I said to my wife. "What I've always wanted: a camouflage toilet seat."

    "Get it," she said. "Then you'll have an excuse for when you miss."
     
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    The first time my son was on a bike with training wheels, I shouted, "Step back on the pedals and the bike will brake!"

    He nodded but still rode straight into a bush.

    "Why didn't you push back on the pedals?" I asked, helping him up.

    "You said if I did, the bike would break."
     
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    It never dawned on my brother and me just how small our hometown really is. But we found out when we drove past a marquee near the square.

    It read "Support Our Troop."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 06 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 278
    May 6th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Dominic Savio Evodius of Antioch (Roman Catholic Church) François de Laval Gerard of Lunel Lucius of Cyrene Petronax of Monte Cassino St George's Day related observances (Eastern Orthodox Church): Day of Bravery, also known as Gergyovden (Bulgaria) Đurđevdan (Gorani, Roma) Police Day (Georgia) Yuri's Day in the Spring (Russian Orthodox Church) St John before the Latin Gate May 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Military Spouse Day can fall, while May 12 is the latest; celebrated on Friday before Mother's Day (United States) International No Diet Day Martyrs' Day (Gabon) Martyrs' Day (Lebanon and Syria) National Azulejo Day (Portugal)[22] Teachers' Day (Jamaica) The first day of Hıdırellez (Turkey)  
    Observances
    International Tuba Day
    No Homework Day
    National Nurses Day
    National Provider Appreciation Day
    National Tourist Appreciation Day
    School Lunch Hero Day
    George Clooney
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    Fri May 6th, 2022 - Thu May 12th, 2022
    National Nurse’s Week
     
    Fun Observances ( 3 )
     No Pants Day
    No Pants Day is an unofficial holiday that occurs on the first Friday of May. Celebrated mostly in the United States, it calls for participants to spend their day without wearing pants in public. Participants are encouraged to act as if not wearing pants is a normal thing to do.

    It is unclear when No Pants Day began and who started it. There are accounts that suggest that the first No Pants Day occurred in 1985 or 1986, while other accounts credit the Austin, Texas-based humor organization, the Knighthood of BUH, for starting the day.
    No Pants Day is sometimes confused with No Pants Subway Ride Day, which is held in the month of January. The first No Pants Subway Ride Day was held in New York City in 2002 with only 7 riders who went on the New York City Subway without their pants. The event was organized by Improv Everywhere, a humor organization. Since then the Day has been celebrated in many different cities around the world. Improv Everywhere announces the date for the No Pants Subway Ride Day a month in advance.
    How to Celebrate?
    Spend the day wearing no pants. Appear in public without your pants on. If you are uncomfortable going out without your pants on, what about wearing a skirt, dress or a kilt? Did You Know…
    ...that the word pants is derived from the term pantaloons, which in turn comes from pantaloun, an Italian term used to describe a man who wears tight trousers? Pantaloun in turn came from the name of San Pantaleone, a Christian saint, who survived 6 execution attempts. San Pantaleone meant all lion and later the term came to be used to refer to a foolishly brave person represented in comedy as someone wearing tight trousers.
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      Space Day
    Space Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday of May. An unofficial educational holiday created in 1997 by Lockheed Martin, Space Day aims to promote the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields among young people.

    The day also encourages the public and especially the youth to learn more about space and space exploration.
    Space, also called outer space refers to the void that exists between the Earth's upper atmosphere and other celestial bodies in the known and unknown universe. While the term space might make it seem like the vast expanse of the universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere is empty, it is in fact, not empty at all. Space is full of different form of radiation and lots of debris from the formation of our solar system. Some of this debris is in the form of meteors, comets, and asteroids.
    The unofficial holiday is also sometimes known as International Space Day or National Space Day.
    How to Celebrate
    Look for Space Day events close to you and take the young people in your life to attend some of these events. If you do not have any events close to you, why not create one? Visit your closest space museum and spend the day exploring the exhibitions and learn more about astronomy. Did You Know…
    ...that one cannot hear any sound in space? Sound travels from one point to another by making vibrations in molecules and atoms. Because there is no air, and therefore no medium through which sound can travel, outer space is eerily quiet.
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    Beverage Day
    Raise a glass to all your favorite beverages on Beverage Day.

    This unofficial holiday is celebrated annually on May 6 and is also sometimes called National Beverage Day. While the origins of Beverage Day are unknown, we can all safely assume that the day encourages people to honor their beverages of choice and acknowledge that a humble beverage has the power to make or break many situations. A good beverage can energize you after a long, tiring day. It can also make a long, boring meal go fast, it can bring together two strangers, and it can make a party more fun.
    Whether your preferred beverage is a hot cup of tea, a delicious and healthy smoothie, or a tall glass of lemonade, Beverage Day is the perfect excuse to indulge yourself by drinking it all day long.
    Sit back, relax and celebrate the day with your favorite beverage. It could be anything from something as simple as water to a fancy cocktail. Try new beverages. What about tasting the national drink of a country you have never visited? Have a tasting party at home. Pick up a beverage you and your guests like and make or find different versions of it to taste and try. For example, you could do a beer or wine tasting party or a tea or coffee tasting party. Have each of your guests bring their favorite brand of beverage to share and serve foods that pair with the beverage of your choice. Who knows, you may just find your next favorite beverage at one of these parties! Did You Know…
    …that in common usage, water isn't usually considered to be a beverage?
     
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    I was leading a tour through Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico when a woman asked,
    "How many miles of undiscovered passageways are there in this cave?"
     
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    A customer called our rental store to ask about rectangular tables. I told him we had six-foot and eight-foot tables.
    His response: "What's the difference?"
     
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    The night we took our three young sons to an upscale restaurant for the first time, my husband ordered a bottle of wine. The server brought it over, began the ritual uncorking, and poured a small amount for me to taste.

    My six-year-old piped up, "Mom usually drinks a lot more than that."
     
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    A little boy was brought into our emergency room after ingesting part of a plug-in air freshener. After consulting Poison Control and monitoring him, the doctor wrote on his discharge, "Patient doing well. Ready to go home. Smells good."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 05 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 277
    May 5th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Children's Day (Japan, South Korea)[38][39] Christian feast day: Angelus of Jerusalem Aventinus of Tours Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice Frederick the Wise (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod) Gotthard of Hildesheim[40] Hilary of Arles Jutta of Kulmsee Stanisław Kazimierczyk May 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Cinco de Mayo (Mexico, United States) Constitution Day (Kyrgyzstan) Europe Day (Council of Europe) Feast of al-Khadr or Saint George (Palestinian) Indian Arrival Day (Guyana) International Midwives' Day (International) Liberation Day (Denmark, Netherlands) Lusophone Culture Day (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) World Portuguese language day (International)[41] Martyrs' Day (Albania) Patriots' Victory Day (Ethiopia)[38] Revenge of the Fifth (see Star Wars Day) Senior Citizens Day (Palau)[42] Tango no sekku (Japan) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day (Canada and United States)  
    Observances (Day)
    World Password Day
    Nail Day
    National Hoagie Day
    Hug A Shed And Take A Selfie Day
    National Cartoonists Day
    National Astronaut Day
    National Cartoonists Day
    National Day of Prayer
    National Day of Reason
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       A little boy went to the library to check out a book titled Comprehensive Guide for Mothers.

    "Is this for your mother?" the librarian asked.

    "No," said the boy.

    "So why are you checking it out?"

    "Because I started collecting moths last week."
     
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    I have no respect for gangs today. They just drive by and shoot people. At least in the old days, like in West Side Story, the gangs used to dance with each other first.
     
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    "Are you all right?" my seatmate on the plane asked, after noticing tears roll down my cheeks.

    "I'm flying my husband's ashes to Michigan for burial," I explained, "and it just struck me that this will be our last trip together."

    "I know how you feel," she said.

    "I had my horse for 20 years and just put him to sleep last week."
     
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    The burial service for the elderly woman climaxed with a massive clap of thunder, followed by a bolt of lightning, accompanied by even more thunder. "Well," said her husband to the shaken pastor when it ended, "she's there."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 04 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 276
    May 4th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Anti-Bullying Day (United Nations) Bird Day (United States) Cassinga Day (Namibia) Christian feast day: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla Blessed Michal Giedroyc English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era (Church of England) F. C. D. Wyneken (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod) Florian José María Rubio Judas Cyriacus Monica of Hippo (1960 Roman Catholic Calendar) Sacerdos of Limoges Venerius of Milan May 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Coal Miners Day (India)[32] Death of Milan Rastislav Štefánik Day (Slovakia) Greenery Day (Japan) International Firefighters' Day May Fourth Movement commemorations: Literary Day (Republic of China) Youth Day (China) Remembrance Day for Martyrs and Disabled (Afghanistan) Remembrance of the Dead (Netherlands) Restoration of Independence Day (Latvia) Star Wars Day (International observance) World Give Day Youth Day (Fiji)  
    Observances (Day)
    45 Day
    K.I.N.D Day
    National Candied Orange Peel Day
    National Renewal Day
    Petite And Proud Day
    International Firefighters’ Day
    National Orange Juice Day
    National Skilled Trades Day
    National Weather Observers Day
    Audrey Hepburn
    Noah Beck
     
    Fun Observances
     Star Wars Day
    May 4 is celebrated as Star Wars Day by fans of the popular sci-fi film series, Star Wars. It is one of the two days in a year that recognizes the place of the Star Wars franchise in popular culture.

    The date for this unofficial fun holiday comes from the often-quoted phrase within the Star Wars universe, may the force be with you. The expression was first used in the first film of the original trilogy, A New Hope. Characters use it to wish others good luck, usually while parting ways. Fans around the world have modified the expression to create the pun May the fourth be with you.
    On May 5, fans celebrate Revenge of the Fifth, a play on the title of the sixth movie in the series, Revenge of the Sith. Some Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate it on May 6 stating that Revenge of the Sixth sounds much closer to the original movie name.
    British Origins
    The origin of the phrase is thought to date back to May 4, 1979. On this day, Conservatives in the United Kingdom published a newspaper advertisement to congratulate their candidate, Margaret Thatcher, for taking the Prime Minister's office. The advertisement said "May The Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations".
    Galaxy Far, Far Away
    Star Wars is a film series and franchise created by George Lucas. The film series follows events in a galaxy "far, far away" in the "distant past."
    The other Star Wars Day celebrated in the year is May 25. It marks the release anniversary of the first movie in the series, A New Hope, in 1977. This day is also sometimes known as Geek Pride Day.
    May 25 is also Towel Day, which celebrates the hugely popular science fiction comedy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (H2G2) by Douglas Adams.
    Admirers of the Star Wars franchise observe May 21 as Talk like Yoda Day to mark the first time the much-loved character Yoda made his big-screen debut in the United States.
    How to Celebrate?
    Dress up like Star Wars characters and have a Star Wars-themed party. Greet everyone you meet with the phrase May the fourth be with you. Organize marathon viewings of the saga, and participate in Star Wars trivia contests. Did You Know…
    ...that the South Pacific island of Niue accepts collectible Star Wars-themed coins issued by the New Zealand Mint in 2011 as legal tender?
     
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    Louie was shipwrecked and lived alone on a desert island for years until he was finally rescued. Before leaving the island, he gave the rescue party a tour. "I built myself a house. That's it there. Here's the barn, and over here is the church I worshipped in."

    "What's that building over there?" one of the rescuers asked.

    Louie sneered. "That's the church I used to belong to."
     
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    Arrested on a robbery charge, our law firm's client denied the allegations. So when the victim pointed him out in a lineup as one of four men who had attacked him, our client reacted vociferously.

    "He's lying!" he yelled. "There were only three of us."
     
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    My neighbor's boat has a peculiar name: Innuendo. After failing to divine some deep, hidden meaning, I asked him how he came up with the name. He answered, "My wife works for a proctologist."
     
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    Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, my granddaughter answered for her: "She sells underground furniture."
     
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    A:  The black one
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 03 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 275
    May 3rd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Abhai (Syriac Orthodox Church) Antonia and Alexander Juvenal of Narni Moura (Coptic Church) Philip and James the Lesser Pope Alexander I Sarah the Martyr (Coptic Church) The Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland Theodosius of Kiev (Eastern Orthodox Church) May 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Memorial Day (Japan) Constitution Day (Poland) Finding of the Holy Cross-related observances: Fiesta de las Cruces (Spain and Hispanic America) World Press Freedom Day[41]  
    Observances
    Write a Review Day
    National Teacher Day
    Poem on Your Pillow Day
    National Garden Meditation Day
    National Lumpy Rug Day
    National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
    World Asthma Day
    National Paranormal Day
    Eid al-Fitr
    National Chocolate Custard Day
    National Foster Care Day
    National Textiles Day
    Yom HaZikaron
    Dawn Farmer
    James Brown
     
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    I had an inauspicious start as a dog groomer when one of my first clients bit me. Noticing my pain, my boss voiced her concern.

    "Whatever you do," she said, "don’t bleed on the white dogs."
     
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    A letter I received from my son stationed in Baghdad:

    Mom,
    Yesterday I was part of a security detail for Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler, and comedian Lewis Black. This morning, I had breakfast with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. War is hell.
    Johnny
     
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    A guy drives into a ditch, but luckily, a farmer is there to help. He hitches his horse, Buddy, up to the car and yells, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy doesn't move.

    "Pull, Buster, pull!" Buddy doesn't budge.

    "Pull, Coco, pull!" Nothing.

    Then the farmer says, "Pull, Buddy, pull!" And the horse drags the car out of the ditch.

    Curious, the motorist asks the farmer why he kept calling his horse by the wrong name. "Buddy's blind," said the farmer. "And if he thought he was the only one pulling, he wouldn't even try."
     
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    Max the little camel walks into his parents' room at 3 a.m. and asks for a glass of water.
    "Another one?" says his father. "That's the second glass this month."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 02 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 274
    May 2nd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    International Harry Potter Day Christian feast day: Ahudemmeh (Syriac Orthodox Church).[30] Athanasius of Alexandria (Western Christianity) Boris I of Bulgaria (Bulgarian Orthodox Church) Germanus of Normandy May 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) The last day of the Festival of Ridván (Baháʼí Faith) (Note that this date is non-Gregorian and may change according to the March equinox, see List of observances set by the Baháʼí calendar) Anniversary of the Dos de Mayo Uprising (Community of Madrid, Spain) Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo (Bhutan) Flag Day (Poland) Indonesia National Education Day Teachers' Day (Iran) (Note that this date is non-Gregorian and may change according to the March Equinox, see List of observances set by the Solar Hijri calendar)  
    Observances
    Baby Day
    National Brothers and Sisters Day
    Early May Bank Holiday
    Melanoma Monday
    National Life Insurance Day
    National Truffle Day
    BamBam
    Dwayne Johnson
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    Mon May 2nd, 2022 - Sun May 8th, 2022
    National Lawyer Well-Being Week
     
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    Carrying two dead raccoons, a buzzard tries to check in at LAX for the red-eye to New York.
    "Sorry, sir," says the ticket agent. "We allow only one item of carrion."
     
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    "How was your blind date?"

    "Terrible! He showed up in a 1932 Rolls-Royce."

    "What's so terrible about that?"

    "He was the original owner."
     
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    My friend was at the beauty parlor when she overheard another woman rattle on to the manicurist about the sad state of her marriage. "Things have gotten so bad," she said, "I think I might ask for a divorce. What do you think?"

    "That's a serious matter," came the reply. "I think you should consult another manicurist."
     
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    Last Thanksgiving, my niece came home with her school project: a beautiful autumnal leaf with the words "I am thankful for my mommy" printed on it.

    Her eyes tearing, my sister said, "This means so much to me."

    Her daughter nodded. "I wanted to put ‘Hannah Montana,' but my teacher wouldn't let me."
     
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    ( Those were the the day my  friend, we thought they'd never end )
    Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days - 1968 - YouTube
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 01 May 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 273
    May 1st 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Andeolus Augustin Schoeffler, Jean-Louis Bonnard (part of Vietnamese Martyrs) Benedict of Szkalka Brioc James the Less (Anglican Communion) Joseph the Worker (Roman Catholic) Blessed Klymentiy Sheptytsky (Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church) Marcouf Philip the Apostle (Anglican Communion, Lutheran Church) Richard Pampuri Sigismund of Burgundy Ultan May 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Mother's Day can fall, while May 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday in May. (Samoa) Earliest day on which Mother's Day can fall, while May 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Sunday in May. (Hong Kong, Hungary, Lithuania, Mozambique, Portugal, Spain, Romania) Earliest day on which National Day of Prayer can fall, while May 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Thursday in May. (United States) Earliest day on which World Asthma Day can fall, while May 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Tuesday in May. (International) Armed Forces Day (Mauritania) Constitution Day (Argentina, Latvia, Marshall Islands) Commemoration of the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat following the foundation of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti (India): Maharashtra Day International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day Lei Day (Hawaii) International Workers' Day or Labour Day (International), and its related observances: Earliest day on which Labour Day can fall, while May 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of May. (Barbados, Dominica) Law Day (United States), formerly intended to counterbalance the celebration of Labour Day. (United States) Loyalty Day, formerly intended to counterbalance the celebration of Labour Day. (United States) May Day (beginning of Summer) observances in the Northern hemisphere (see April 30): Beltane (Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans in the Northern hemisphere) Earliest day on which Beltane can fall, while May 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday in May. (Ireland, Scotland) Calan Mai (Wales) Samhain (Celtic neopagans and Wiccans in the Southern Hemisphere)  
    Observances (Day)
    World Laughter Day
    Therapeutic Massage Awareness Day
    Global Love Day
    National Purebred Dog Day
    School Bus Drivers Day
    National Lemonade Day
    National Executive Coaching Day
    National Mother Goose Day
    New Home Owners Day
    School Principals’ Day
    National Chocolate Parfait Day
    National Infertility Survival Day
    National Loyalty Day
    Silver Star Service Banner Day
    Charli D'Amelio
    Gianna Bryant
     
    Observances (Month)
    Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
    Better Speech and Language Month
    Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
    Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
    Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
    National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
    Lupus Awareness Month
    National Military Appreciation Month
    National Deck Safety Month
    National Bike Month
    National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
    National Get Caught Reading Month
    National Hamburger Month
    Golf Month
    National Photography Month
    National Barbecue Month
     
    Fun Observances
     Batman Day
    May 1 is Batman Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates and honors one of the world's most well-known comic book superhero. While the origins of this holiday are unknown, the general consensus is that the day commemorates the date in 1939 when the crime fighter made his debut in the Detective Comics

    Batman is a fictional superhero created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and published by DC Comics. The superhero who made his first appearance in May 1939 is also sometimes known as The Dark Knight and the Caped Crusader. His real name, however, is Bruce Wayne, a billionaire who wears a bat costume while combating crime in the fictional Gotham City.
    How to Celebrate?
    Like us, most you of you probably do not need an excuse to revisit your favorite Batman comics, but if you do, today is a good day to do some marathon Batman comic reading. Wear a cape and go to work in your Batman costume. Watch any of the several Batman movies out there with family and friends. Maybe you could combine it with a Batman themed costume party? Tell all your guests to come dressed as a Batman comics character. Did You Know…
    …that Melbourne, Australia was very briefly called Batmania? It was named after explorer John Batman.
     
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    One day my three-year-old daughter asked when her birthday was. Knowing that the date, April 14, would mean nothing to her, I said, "It's either just before or just after Easter."

    "Great," she said. "You don't know when my birthday is either."
     
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    The wheel of my grocery cart was making a horrible scraping sound as I rolled it through the supermarket. Nevertheless, when I finished my shopping and saw a cartless woman, I offered it up, explaining, "It makes an awful noise, but it works."

    "That's okay," she said, taking it. "I have a husband at home like that."
     
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    I was sprawled on the living-room couch watching my favorite show on the Food Network when my husband walked in.

    "Why do you watch those food shows?" he asked. "You don't even cook."

    Glaring back at him, I asked, "Then why do you watch football?"
     
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    My daughter and her husband, naval reservists, have an eight-year-old son. When one of his parochial school classmates told my daughter that Angus had said a bad word, she said,
    "He can't help it. Both his parents are sailors."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 30 Apr 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 272
    April 30th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Armed Forces Day (Georgia) Birthday of the King Carl XVI Gustaf, one of the official general flag flying days of Sweden. Camarón Day (French Foreign Legion) Children's Day (Mexico) Christian feast day: Adjutor Aimo Amator, Peter and Louis Donatus of Evorea Eutropius of Saintes Marie Guyart (Anglican Church of Canada) Marie of the Incarnation (Ursuline) Maximus of Rome Blessed Miles Gerard Pomponius of Naples Pope Pius V[42] Quirinus of Neuss Sarah Josepha Hale (Episcopal Church) Suitbert the Younger April 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Consumer Protection Day (Thailand) International Jazz Day (UNESCO)[43] Martyrs' Day (Pakistan) May Eve, the eve of the first day of summer in the Northern hemisphere (see May 1): Beltane begins at sunset in the Northern hemisphere, Samhain begins at sunset in the Southern hemisphere. (Neo-Druidic Wheel of the Year) Carodejnice (Czech Republic and Slovakia) Walpurgis Night (Central and Northern Europe) National Persian Gulf Day (Iran) Reunification Day (Vietnam) Rincon Day (Bonaire)[44] Russian State Fire Service Day (Russia) Teachers' Day (Paraguay)  
    Observances
    World Veterinary Day
    National Oatmeal Cookie Day
    National Go Birding Day
    Save The Frogs Day
    National Sense Of Smell Day
    Independent Bookstore Day
    National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day
    National Bubble Tea Day
    National Bugs Bunny Day
    National Kiss of Hope Day
    National Military Brats Day
    National Raisin Day
    National Rebuilding Day
    National Sarcoidosis Day
    National Sense of Smell Day
    Dianna Agron
    Gal Gadot
    Travis Scott
     
    Fun Observances
    Honesty Day
    April begins with a day that celebrates falsehoods – April Fool’s Day. End it with a day that celebrates and acknowledges the importance of honesty – Honesty Day.

    Celebrated annually on April 30, the day was created in the early 1990s by M. Hirsh Goldberg, the former press secretary to the state of Maryland in the United States.
    Speak the Truth
    Goldberg created the holiday as a way to encourage people to speak the truth and to "honor the honorable."
    A Rare Quality
    Famous American singer-songwriter, Billy Joel once sang that honesty is such a lonely word, suggesting that honesty is a very rare quality in all kinds of relationships - personal, professional, and social.
    This unofficial holiday, also sometimes called National Honesty Day, emphasizes that honesty does not need to be a lonely word and that truthfulness can strengthen relationships and make them more productive.
    How to Celebrate?
    Be truthful. Embrace truth and honesty. Did You Know…
    …that the phrase honesty is the best policy was coined by Benjamin Franklin?
     
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    A customer brought her car into our Saturn dealership complaining of rattling noises. Later, the technician said the problem was no big deal.
    "Just a case of CTIP:
    Customer Thinks It's a Porsche."
     
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    Fred comes home from his usual Saturday golf game. "What a terrible day," he tells his wife. "Harry dropped dead on the tenth tee."

    "Oh, that's awful!" she says.

    "You're not kidding," says Fred. "For the whole back nine, it was hit the ball, drag Harry, hit the ball, drag Harry …"
     
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    An acquaintance of ours was—how do I put this delicately?—not well loved. So when he died, I was amazed to see how many people showed up for his funeral.

    "I'm not surprised," said my husband. "As P. T. Barnum said, ‘Give the people what they want and they'll show up.' "
     
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