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So Fuzzy, So Cute! I Had This Cute Little Guy Hitch A Ride On My Raspberries Yesterday! I live in a big city on an island and sure as shooting, close by if not right around the corner is possibly a...........or a.............

May 5th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Children's Day (Japan, South Korea) Christian feast day: Angelus of Jerusalem Aventinus of Tours Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice Frederick the Wise (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod) Gotthard of Hildesheim 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) Martyrs' Day (Albania) Patriots' Victory Day (Ethiopia) Revenge of the Fifth (see Star Wars Day) Senior Citizens Day (Palau) Tango no sekku (Japan) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day (Canada and United States) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) National Hoagie Day Vesak - 1 Day of Vesak - 2 Buddha Purnima Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) General Prayer Day Hug a Shed and Take a Selfie Day Kentucky Oaks Museum Lover's Day Nail Day National Astronaut Day National Concert Day National Cartoonists Day National Devin Day National Silence the Shame Day National Totally Chipotle Day School Lunch Hero Day Sleep Apnea Awareness Day Tuba Day World Hand Hygiene Day Niki Demartino’s Birthday Karl Marx’s Birthday Don Benjamin’s Birthday Jenna Davis’s Birthday Adele’s Birthday Fun Observances ( 2 ) 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. ~~~~~~~ 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. *** 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." *** 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. *** "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." *** 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." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Please Say A Big Hello To Pistachio (A word of advice)

May 4th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Anti-Bullying Day (United Nations) Bird Day (United States) Cassinga Day (Namibia) Christian feast day: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla Blessed Michał Giedroyć 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) 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 (click on the day, BD, or week for details) 45 Day Dave Brubeck Day Firefighters' Memorial Day God of Medicine's Birthday Greenery Day (Midori no Hi) International Respect for Chickens Day K.I.N.D. Day Kent State Shootings Remembrance National Candied Orange Peel Day National Day of Prayer National Day of Reason National Kids Fitness Day National Orange Juice Day National Renewal Day National Weather Observers Day Pesach Sheni Petite and Proud Day Rhode Island Independence Day The 1940 Centennial World Password Day PrestonPlayz’s Birthday Navia Robinson’s Birthday Noah Beck’s Birthday Audrey Hepburn’s Birthday 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? *** 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." *** 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." *** 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." *** 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." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Q: I cut which cable? A: The black one *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Minuscule - The Preserving One - YouTube Nope! Nope! Nope! That is it, I'm out of here. (A passing thought)

May 3rd 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) 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) International Sun Day World Press Freedom Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) National Paranormal Day AAPI Women's Equal Pay Day Cross Day (El Salvador) Great American Grump Out International Wild Koala Day National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day National Chocolate Custard Day National Garden Meditation Day National Interpreter Appreciation Day National Justice Day National Lumpy Rug Day National Montana Day National Public Radio Day National Raspberry Pop Over Day National SAN Architect Day National Skilled Trades Day National Specially-Able Pets Day National Textile Day - 1 National Textiles Day - 2 National Two Different Colored Shoes Day Project Aces Day Wordsmith Day Write a Review Day Karen Huger’s Birthday Dawn Farmer’s Birthday James Brown’s Birthday Damon Dash’s Birthday *** 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." *** 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 *** 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." *** 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." *** *** *** *** *** ( No mercy, my children ) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Lucas the Spider - Drawn Together - Short - YouTube

May 2nd 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) International Harry Potter Day Christian feast day: Ahudemmeh (Syriac Orthodox Church). 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 (click on the day, BD, or week for details) National Brothers and Sisters Day - 1 Brothers and Sisters Day - 2 National Teacher Day - 1 National Teacher Appreciation Day - 2 Baby Day Childhood Depression Awareness Day International Scurvy Awareness Day National Byron Day National Foster Care Day National Life Insurance Day National Play Your Ukulele Day National Sandra Day National Truffle Day Poem on Your Pillow Day Take a Baby to Lunch Day World Asthma Day World Tuna Day National School Nurse Day Black Smurf’s Birthday Dwayne Johnson’s Birthday BamBam’s Birthday *** 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." *** "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." *** 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." *** 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." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ( I'm not telling, but you can call me Dusty ) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ( Those were the the day my friend, we thought they'd never end ) Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days - 1968 - YouTube *** *** sandrewn

She Loves This Part Mooomm She Poked Me! The Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula (Caribena Versicolor) Is Popular As A Spider Pet Because Of Its Docile Character And Unique Coloration (Oh and by the way.)

May 1st 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) 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) 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: 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): Calan Mai (Wales) Samhain (Celtic neopagans and Wiccans in the Southern Hemisphere) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Beltane Couple Appreciation Day CSS Reboot Day Early May Bank Holiday Executive Coaching Day Frequent Flyer Day Global Love Day Great Lakes Awareness Day International Doodle Dog Day Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day Labour and Agriculture Day Learn to Ride a Bike Day Melanoma Monday National Black Barber Shop Appreciation Day National Blessing Day National Chocolate Parfait Day National Infertility Survival Day National Loyalty Day National Mantra Day National Mother Goose Day National Open Farm Day National Purebred Dog Day National Rotate Your Beer Day New Home Owners Day Philippines Labor Day Phone in Sick Day Save The Rhino Day School Principals' Day Silver Star Service Banner Day Therapeutic Massage Awareness Day Worthy Wage Day School Bus Drivers Day Paeka’s Birthday Gianna Bryant’s Birthday Katya Zamolodchikova’s Birthday Charli D'Amelio’s Birthday ~~~~~~ Mon May 1st, 2023 - Fri May 5th, 2023 National Lawyer Well-Being Week Observances (Month) National Barbecue Month National Bike Month National Hamburger Month National Get Caught Reading Month National Photography Month Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month National Military Appreciation Month Golf Month Better Speech and Language Month National Deck Safety Month Bladder Cancer Awareness Month Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month Lupus Awareness Month National Lyme Disease Awareness Month Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness 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. *** 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." *** 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." *** 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?" *** 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." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** (1918) *** ( WOW ) *** ( WOW again ) *** ( WOW ouch, WOW ouch ouch ouch ) *** *** *** sandrewn

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April 30th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Armed Forces Day (Georgia) 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 Quirinus of Neuss Sarah Josepha Hale (Episcopal Church) Suitbert the Younger April 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Consumer Protection Day (Thailand) Honesty Day (United States) International Jazz Day (UNESCO) 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) Russian State Fire Service Day (Russia) Teachers' Day (Paraguay) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Day of the Child Hairstyle Appreciation Day Healthy Kids Day Mother Father Deaf Day National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day National Animal Advocacy Day National Bubble Tea Day National Bugs Bunny Day National Larry Day National Mahjong Day National Military Brats Day National Mr. Potato Head Day National Oatmeal Cookie Day National Pet Parents Day National PrepareAthon Day National Raisin Day National Sarcoidosis Day National Tabby Day National Therapy Animal Day National Tie Dye Day Queen's Day Spank Out Day Turkmen Racing Horse Festival World Pinhole Photography Day Travis Scott’s Birthday Gal Gadot’s Birthday BeastBoyShub’s Birthday Dianna Agron’s Birthday Ayisha Diaz’s Birthday ~~~~~~ Sun Apr 30th, 2023 - Sat May 3th, 2023 Go Diaper Free Week 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? *** 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." *** 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 …" *** 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.' " *** Pointing to a pan of chicken wings and legs disguised in the classic mess-hall manner, a young airman asked the mess sergeant, "What's for chow?" "Air Force chicken," replied the sergeant. "You want wings or landing gear?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

All The Brown You Can See Are Spiders *** Took A Photo For Biology Class, Noticed The Spider Sitting On The Seed After School

April 29th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Catherine of Siena (Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican Church) Endelienta Hugh of Cluny Robert of Molesme Torpes of Pisa Wilfrid II April 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare (United Nations) International Dance Day (UNESCO) Shōwa Day, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period, which is April 29 and May 3–5. (Japan) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Bob Wills Day Day of Trees Eeyore’s Birthday Independent Bookstore Day International Sculpture Day Machynlleth Comedy Festival National Go Birding Day National Kiss of Hope Day National Peace Rose Day National Pool Opening Day National Rebuilding Day National Sense of Smell Day National Shrimp Scampi Day National Supply Chain Day Poem In Your Pocket Day Spring Astronomy Day Viral Video Day We Jump The World Day World Healing Day World Tai Chi and Qigong Day World Veterinary Day World Wish Day Save The Frogs Day International Dance Day Willie Nelson’s Birthday Roman Dirge’s Birthday Ray Gantt’s Birthday Master P’s Birthday Jerry Seinfeld’s Birthday Dale Earnhardt’s Birthday Fun Observances ( 2 ) Zipper Day On April 29, celebrate the zipper it because it is Zipper Day. We all tend to take for granted most things around us. The humble zipper that is holding up your pants, skirt, or dress right now is one of those things. Swedish-American Invention This unofficial holiday commemorates the day in 1913 when Swedish-American engineer, Gideon Sundback received the patent for the modern-day zipper. Before Sundback came up with his tool, there were many versions of this wondrous device, without which, being fashionable today may have just been a bit harder. World's Fair Debut One of the first recorded versions of the zipper came in 1851 from Elias Howe - an American inventor who is often credited as a developer of the technology for sewing machines. In the late 19th century, Whitcomb Judson invented a clasp locker which made its debut at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. This invention did not catch on as well as Judson had hoped for but it did earn him the title of the Inventor of the Zipper. How to Celebrate? It is such a simple thing, but a zipper makes our lives so much easier. Spend the day contemplating on other similar objects that are simple, but vital to our day to day lives. Did You Know... ...that Japanese manufacturer YKK Group accounts for 45% of the world's zippers? ~~~~~~~ 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! *** Teacher: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree but also admitted it. Now, Joey, do you know why his father didn't punish him? Joey: Because George still had the ax in his hand? *** ‘Where is everybody?" the cowpoke asks. "They've all gone to see Brown Paper Pete hang," says a bystander. "Why do they call him that?" the cowboy asks. "Well, he always wears a brown paper hat, a brown paper shirt, and brown paper trousers." "Really?" says the cowboy. "And what are they hanging him for?" "Rustling." *** Visiting a college campus, the prospective student spots a building called Hemingway Hall. "That's nice," he says, "a building named for Ernest Hemingway." "Actually," says the tour guide, "it's named for Joshua Hemingway." "Was he a writer?" the student asks. "Yes. He wrote a big check." *** A tour bus stops in Runnymede, England, and the guide says it was here that the Magna Carta was signed. "When did they sign it?" one passenger asks. "1215," the guide responds. "Dang! We missed it by 20 minutes." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** I think I can see the hotel we stayed at, right across from the camel racetrack. (This is a true story) *** The original colors of ancient Greek and Roman statues *** Or a really wicked sense of humor!! *** *** *** sandrewn

April 28th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Aphrodisius and companions Gianna Beretta Molla Kirill of Turov (Orthodox, added to Roman Martyrology in 1969) Louis de Montfort Pamphilus of Sulmona Peter Chanel Vitalis and Valeria of Milan April 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Mujahideen Victory Day (Afghanistan) National Heroes Day (Barbados) Restoration of Sovereignty Day (Japan) Sardinia Day (Sardinia) Workers' Memorial Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work (international) National Day of Mourning (Canada) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) National Arbor Day National Superhero Day Biological Clock Day Clean Comedy Day Donate Life Blue and Green Day Global Pay It Forward Day Great Poetry Reading Day Hung Kings Festival Kiss Your Mate Day National Blueberry Pie Day National BraveHearts Day National Cubicle Day National Franklin Day National Hairball Awareness Day Occupational Safety & Health Day Save the Frogs Day Undiagnosed Children's Awareness Day Workers Memorial Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work World Women’s Wellness Day Melanie Martinez’s Birthday Big Ed’s Birthday *** I just got a GPS for my car, and my first trip with it was to a drugstore. Since the manual said not to leave it in the car unattended, I brought it with me into the store. While there, the GPS came alive, and a voice stated, "Lost satellite contact." I wasn't embarrassed until a woman turned to me and said, "Your ankle bracelet monitor is talking to you." *** When our school librarian announced she was changing schools, my fellow teacher asked a student, "Why do you think Ms. Richardson is leaving?" The third grader opined, "Because she's read all our books?" *** Driving along a country road, I ignored a Bridge Out sign and continued on. But in a few miles I came to a stop: The road was completely barricaded. So I turned around and retraced my route. That's when I saw this sign on the back of the first: "It was, wasn't it?" *** At a workshop on dog temperament, the instructor noted that a test for a canine’s disposition was for an owner to fall down and act hurt. A dog with poor temperament would try to bite the person, whereas a good dog would lick his owner’s face or show concern. Once, while eating pizza in the living room, I decided to try out this theory on my two dogs. I stood up, clutched my heart, let out a scream and collapsed on the floor. The dogs looked at me, glanced at each other and raced to the coffee table for my pizza. *** *** *** " IT’S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS " *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

This is a classic example I think, of why people learning English seem to have such a hard time of it. Of course, it could be as easy as it sounds, in this instance the plural of which would be........., please.

Just Dropped By, To Say Hi!

April 27th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast days: Anthimus of Nicomedia Assicus Floribert of Liège John of Constantinople Liberalis of Treviso Pollio Virgin of Montserrat Zita Origen Adamantius April 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Russian Parliamentarism (Russia) Day of the Uprising Against the Occupying Forces (Slovenia) Flag Day (Moldova) Freedom Day (South Africa) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Sierra Leone from United Kingdom in 1961. Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Togo from France in 1960. King's Day (Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten) (celebrated on April 26 if April 27 falls on a Sunday) National Veterans' Day (Finland) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) American Immigration Lawyers Association Day of Action Autism Super Mom Day Babe Ruth Day Free Feral Cat Spay Day Gathering of Nations (Pow Wow) International Donor Conception Awareness Day International Girls In ICT Day Koningsdag Lapu Lapu Day National Prime Rib Day Love Your Thighs Day Mantanzas Mule Day Marine Mammal Rescue Day Morse Code Day National Pneumatics Day National Alicia Day National Patricia Day National Devil Dog Day National Little Pampered Dog Day National Support Teen Literature Day National Teach Children To Save Day National Tell A Story Day Order of National Artists Woody Woodpecker Day World Design Day World Tapir Day Thank you Thursday Stop Food Waste Day Melinda Melrose’s Birthday Patrick Stump’s Birthday Lizzo’s Birthday Fun Observances Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in April. The day, now run by Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation, encourages parents to take their children to work so that they can understand the meaning of work-life balance and pride in one's work. Without Gender Limitations According to the Foundation’s website, the day “encourages girls and boys to dream without gender limitations and to think imaginatively about their family, work and community lives”. The day is celebrated on a Thursday so that kids can share their experiences in school the next day. First for Girls The day was first created by Gloria Steinem and the Ms. Foundation for Women in 1993 as Take Our Daughters to Work Day in recognition of the fact that young girls were often excluded from certain professions and had limited job opportunities. The unofficial holiday aimed to give girls the opportunity to see different workspaces and environments. In 2003, boys were also included in the celebration of the day. How to Celebrate? Take your child to work. If you do not have children, maybe take your niece or nephew or a friends’ kid to work. Make sure you inform your employers that you will be bringing a child to work so that your colleagues can make the workspace child-friendly. Have exercise and activities ready for the children, so they don’t get bored. Did You Know… … that according to some studies, birth order can explain what professions children will choose when they grow up? Firstborns tend to take on professions that require higher education while the youngest kids prefer artistic careers. *** A neighborhood photography studio offered a special that few could resist. The sign read, "Now Shooting Seniors for Free." *** One diagnostic-imaging center claims that its high-tech medical procedures are second to none. The center's newspaper advertisement proclaimed, CT Colonoscopy: No Scope, No Sedation, No Recovery. *** During his fourth week of basic training, my grandson was able to make a brief phone call to me. He said he was attending church on base every week, which I was pleased to hear. "Everyone goes to church here," he added. "It's the only place we don't get yelled at." *** How come married women are heavier than single women? A single woman goes home, sees what's in the fridge, and goes to bed. A married woman sees what's in bed and goes to the fridge. *** When my ex-Marine father-in-law was at my house, our six-year-old neighbor came by to play with my kids. I asked her if she knew who he was. She looked up at him with her big blue eyes and said, "I don't remember what his name is, but I know he used to be a submarine." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

(I know the joke is a repeat, but I liked it than and still do.)

April 26th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Chernobyl disaster related observances: Day of Remembrance of the Chernobyl tragedy (Belarus) Memorial Day of Radiation Accidents and Catastrophes (Russia) Christian feast day: Aldobrandesca (or Alda) Franca Visalta Lucidius of Verona Our Lady of Good Counsel Pope Anacletus and Marcellinus Rafael Arnáiz Barón Riquier Paschasius Radbertus Peter of Rates (or of Braga) Robert Hunt (Episcopal Church (USA)) Stephen of Perm, see also Old Permic Alphabet Day Trudpert April 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Confederate Memorial Day (Florida, United States) Union Day (Tanzania) World Intellectual Property Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Administrative Professionals Day International Guide Dog Day Alien Day Audubon Day Denim Day Get Organized Day Hug an Australian Day National Ai Day National Bookmobile Day National Dissertation Day National Gabriel Day National Garage Day National Help A Horse Day National Jason Day National Kids and Pets Day National No Makeup Day National South Dakota Day National Static Cling Day Remember Your First Kiss Day Secretaries' Day - 1 Secretaries' Day (Colombia) - 2 Stop Food Waste Day World Burlesque Day World Stationery Day National Library Outreach Day Melania Trump’s Birthday Channing Tatum’s Birthday Fun Observances ( 2 ) Pretzel Day Celebrate the doughy, salty snack called Pretzel on April 26, Pretzel Day. Considered to be one of the oldest surviving snacks in the world, the humble but delicious pretzel is thought to have originated in Europe, possibly created by monks in monasteries. Soft or Hard The knot shape of the traditional soft dough pretzels is thought to signify folded hands during prayers. The commonly found hard pretzels are a much more recent invention considered to have been first made by German immigrants in Pennsylvania, United States. How to Celebrate? Celebrate pretzel day by making your own pretzels at home. Try new flavors of pretzels. If you don’t have time to make your own, visit your local pretzel store. Chances are, they will be celebrating the day by giving away free pretzels. Did You Know... ...that Pennsylvanians eat more pretzels per capita than people in any other state in the United States? Because of this, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell declared April 26 as National Pretzel Day in 2003. ~~~~~~~ Richter Scale Day April 26 is Richter Scale Day. The unofficial holiday honors the life and work of American seismologist Charles Francis Richter. Born on this day in 1900, Richter was the inventor of the Richter magnitude scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes. From 1935 Known more commonly as the Richter scale, the scale was invented by Richter in 1935. It measures the magnitude of an earthquake on a logarithmic scale of 0 to 10. Each number on the scale refers to an event that is 10 times more powerful than an event with a number before it. This means an earthquake with a magnitude of 4 is 10 times stronger, and releases approximately 32 times more energy, than an earthquake with a magnitude of 3. Modern Replacements The Richter scale has now been replaced by more modern scales that calculate the magnitude and strength of earthquakes around the world. Despite this, the media commonly, but mistakenly, uses the term Richter scale when identifying the device that measures earthquakes. How to Celebrate? Learn more about the Richter scale and how it is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes. Visit your local space or science museum to learn more about earthquakes and what causes them. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, why not use to the day to run some emergency earthquake drills and ensure that your emergency supplies are up to date and easily accessible? Did You Know… …that earthquakes lower than 2.5 on the Richter scale are almost never felt by humans? *** A teenager brings her new boyfriend home to meet her parents. They're appalled by his haircut, his tattoos, his piercings. Later, the girl's mom says, "Dear, he doesn't seem to be a very nice boy." "Oh, please, Mom!" says the daughter. "If he wasn't nice, would he be doing 500 hours of community service?" *** Staring at an empty cage, a zoo visitor asks, "Where are all the monkeys?" "It's mating season," the keeper replies. "They're inside." "Do you think they'd come out for peanuts?" "Would you?" *** The pastor asks his flock, "What would you like people to say when you're in your casket?" One congregant says, "I'd like them to say I was a fine family man." Another says, "I'd like them to say I helped people." The third responds, "I'd like them to say, 'Look! I think he's moving!' " *** We disbar lawyers and we defrock clergy, so why don't we: Delight electricians? Derange cowboys? Depose models? Debark tree surgeons? Depress dry cleaners? *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

(This is not politics, just an observation.)

April 25th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand, Tonga) Christian feast day: Giovanni Battista Piamarta Major Rogation (Western Christianity) Mark the Evangelist Maughold Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur Philo and Agathopodes Anianus of Alexandria April 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Freedom Day (Portugal) World Malaria Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) National Drug Take Back Day National Hug a Plumber Day National Telephone Day East Meets West Day International Delegate’s Day International Financial Independence Awareness Day International Noise Awareness Day Israel Independence Day License Plates Day Memorial Day in Israel National Hairstylist Appreciation Day National Liberation Day National Library Workers Day National Lingerie Day National Mani-Pedi Day National Plumbers Day National Zucchini Bread Day Parental Alienation Awareness Day Red Hat Society Day School Bus Drivers' Day Sinai Liberation Day (Egypt) World Penguin Day Yom HaAtzmaut Jay Park’s Birthday Al Pacino’s Birthday Fun Observances DNA Day Observed every year on April 25 since 2003, DNA Day celebrates and recognizes the importance of genetics and the scientific advances made in the field. DNA Day was instituted as a one-time celebration in the United States by a proclamation of the US Congress in 2002. Double Helix April 25 was chosen as the day to acknowledge the contribution of genetics because on this day in 1953, scientists James Watson, Francis Crick, and their colleagues published the double helix structure of DNA in the journal, Nature. Worldwide Celebration While DNA Day was first commemorated in the United States in 2003, it is now celebrated around the world. In the US, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is at the helm of organizing celebrations for the day. Universities and scientific organizations around the world also celebrate DNA day by organizing scientific conferences, educational outreach, online discussions and essay competitions. The holiday is also called International DNA Day and World DNA Day. How to Celebrate? Attend scientific lectures to learn about the advances made in genetics. Learn more about DNA, its structure, and its components. Read up about how it affects our daily lives. If you have kids in your life, make a 3-D model of DNA with them. Get creative – use materials you can find at home or in your kitchen. Did You Know… …that each human cell contains approximately 6.5 feet (2 meters) of DNA? *** I input a junior manager's self-evaluation, which said in part, "I have been on the job for three months, and I finally feel as if I've accomplished something." I made one mistake, however. I replaced the word job with John. *** Proofreading an instruction manual for a hospital ventilator, I did a double take when I came across this questionable troubleshooting tip: "If the problem persists, replace patient immediately." *** A guy finds a sheep wandering in his neighborhood and takes it to the police station. The desk sergeant says, "Why don't you just take it to the zoo?" The next day, the sergeant spots the same guy walking down the street—with the sheep. "I thought I told you to take that sheep to the zoo," the sergeant says. "I know what you told me," the guy responds. "Yesterday I took him to the zoo. Today I'm taking him to the movies." *** When I asked a friend the secret to his 52 years of marriage, he replied, "We never go to sleep angry." "That's a great philosophy," I noted. "Yes. And the longest we've been awake so far is five days." *** Rushing to a bridge tournament, I was pulled over for going 43 in a 35 m.p.h. zone. "What'll I tell my husband?" I worried, explaining to the police officer that he was a self-described "perfect" driver. The cop took a second look at the name and address on my license. "Did your husband go duck hunting this morning?" he asked. Baffled, I answered, "Yes." "I stopped him for going 47." *** *** *** *** ?????????????????????????????????? *** ?????????????????????????????????? *** *** *** *** (but is it really ice cream?) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

& 10 Spider Recipes People Really Use To Prepare Tasty Arachnid Meals

April 24th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (Armenia, France) Christian feast day: Benedict Menni Dermot of Armagh Dyfnan of Anglesey Ecgberht of Ripon Fidelis of Sigmaringen Gregory of Elvira Ivo of Ramsey Johann Walter (Lutheran) Mary of Clopas Mary Euphrasia Pelletier Mellitus Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur Salome (disciple) Wilfrid (Church of England) William Firmatus April 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Concord Day (Niger) Democracy Day (Nepal) Fashion Revolution Day, and its related observances: Labour Safety Day (Bangladesh, proposed) National Panchayati Raj Day (India) Republic Day (The Gambia) World Day for Laboratory Animals Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Action Day for Tolerance and Respect between People Coronation Day of Pope Benedict XVI International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace National Brandon Day National Pigs in a Blanket Day National Skipping Day New Kids on the Block Day Scream Day Yom HaZikaron Firefly Day Thomas Sanders’s Birthday Joe Keery’s Birthday Kelly Clarkson’s Birthday Barbra Streisand’s Birthday *** While I was making a huge batch of snickerdoodle cookies, I asked my ten-year-old to read the recipe and ingredients off the box to me, doubling them as he went along. He did as he was told. His first instruction: "Preheat the oven to 700 degrees." *** After browsing the restaurant menu, I had a question for the waitress. "About the salmon entrée, is that a steak or a fillet?" "Neither," she said. "It's a fish." *** When I arrived at my mother's apartment complex, I was greeted by the disconcerting sight of a fire truck parked outside. There was no sign of smoke, and the firefighters didn't seem worried. Still, I asked one, "Is it safe to go inside? I'm a little wary of entering a building when the fire truck's lights are on." "Don't worry about it," he said. "We do it all the time." *** "For sale: Eight puppies from a German shepherd and an Alaskan hussy." *** I called a video shop to order the war movie Battle of the Bulge. "Hold on," said the clerk. "I'll check our aerobics tapes." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn