Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter
April 1st – Happy Earth Day, Happy Passover
Hello and welcome to Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter, and this will be a monthly newsletter.
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/prettypetty2010
I’m Amanda D. Petty. I was born in 1982, drowned at 22 months old and live in a power wheelchair, and I’ve got Spastic Cerebral Palsy on my left side of my body, and I’ve got speech impairment. In 2001, God gave me a very powerful gift of poetry. In January of 2012, I thought of writing poetry for other people. On July 10th, 2012, “Pretty Petty Poetry” has started! On April 7th, 2015, Eric Brown is a partner of “Pretty Petty Poetry”.
My Thoughts: I have very sad news. On March 22, in Brussels, there were terror attacks by Isis. They said there are 31 dead in a bomb. When I see these things, my soul dropped. For those who know these people that are with God, I am very sorry. I do not know you, but I’m praying for you.
My Spiritual Thoughts: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints/Mormon: Last month, a very dear friend of mine saw God. In LDS Religion, we believe we will see our loved-ones again through The Atonement. When we celebrated Easter, do we remember Christ or the worldly Easter? For me, I celebrated this holiday by recalling Christ. I think it was last year, when I noticed a telephone pole for the first time. Yes, I have seen it before; this time, I saw it through a poetic eyes and it stick. If you don’t mind, I would love to tell you what my poetic eyes behold. Look at a telephone pole, what do you see? Do you JUST see a pole with wires? On every street, you see a telephone pole. Right? If you take away the wires, what do you see? I truly see a cross where Christ sacrificed His own life for you and me. Ok, ok, I’m a bit odd. But, if you really think about it, He is everywhere still. He’s in a friend to talk or help you. He’s in a blessing. He is there for you in need. His love for you is sacred, precious, and real. For an example: I’ve been writing for 15 years now, and doing this business for 4 years, in July. I had NO clue or idea that I’m helping strangers through my unsaid words. To me, that’s Christ’s love for you. I know this is real and very much true that what I’m doing is God’s mission for me. He loves you beyond our knowledge that He sent me, an unwise, unable to grips on everyday things, speech impaired, to help you. Now, you’re thinking, “Amanda, are you ok? Are you on drugs?” I’m just fine. Yes, I’ve been learning to do this by Nancy Lowe. But, if I hadn’t seen her in Sunday School, I know without any doubts, I wouldn’t be doing this life-changing business. I know my partner, Eric, is a TRUE blessing. Because of Him, Eric wouldn’t be a partner and a lifetime friend to me. I know the Scriptures are true, and can morph people’s lives. I know Christ was on the earth showing us how to lived. I know President Monson is a true and real Prophet of Heavenly Father. I know Joseph Smith Jr. did translate the Book of Mormon. I know poetry is a gift from Him to give me a voice. I know every little thing has a reason. I know He lives. I say these things, in His name, Jesus Christ, Amen.
If you’re a Spiritual person of any religion, we would love to put your thoughts in the newsletter. Don’t be afraid, we won’t be scornful. Just e-mail us: prettypetty2010@gmail.com or pyroatfire@yahoo.com, and put in the “subject bar”: “My Spiritual thought for the Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter”. We would like to have them before the 1st of the month or sooner. We won’t put your name. But, we will put your religion.
The News: Eric learned a new style without me teaching him, “Dialog”. Also, I did teach him about colors, kind of. I truly believe Heavenly Father is helping me with him.
VERY IMPORTANT NEWS: Eric and I discussed the prices. There are some changes to that. We feel it’s fare now. Eric created a paypal account for our business. The site is: www.paypal.me/prettypettypoetry. Please, send your money to this.
There are huge changes to the issues dates. The monthly will stay on the 1st on the month; but the others will be on every Wednesday. I’m not happy about this, but, I need to think about the future of Pretty Petty Poetry. The reason is, when I’m in heaven, Eric will take over the business, and he is prepared to take over. I’m praying this will be a very long time before he’ll take over.
Pretty Petty’s Poem for the Military: This will be a very special issue for the military men and women. If you have/know someone who is serving us, this is for them. It’ll be uplifting poems.
Angel Loves Poetry: 1-11, we’ll be doing Spiritual Poems.
Shower with Words: 13-28, we’ll be doing fan pick.
Poetry Workshop: There was only one person truly showed up. I taught her the basics and extremely easy styles.
What I taught on March 12th?
Basics: Noun, verb, adjective, simile, and metaphor
Styles: ABC’s and acrostic
What I taught on March 26th?
Basics: Pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, color’s meanings, and tone
Styles: Onomatopoeia
Remember: I’ll be doing this workshop every month: the second and the fourth of a Saturday. It starts at 7pm, MST, USA. It’ll be only two hours. Come for an hour of fun and learning. This is just for Facebook Pets. If you’re truly interested, let me know, and I’ll add you to the group. The time did change because I felt like I was rushing through things.
A HUGE breakthrough: On Sunday the 20th of March, I was getting ready for bed, and I noticed my left hand opened on its own. Usually, I had to work at it. Two days later, I moved my left leg upwards on my own. Doug, my PT, came, and my hand opened 4 or 5 times while he was here. I know this is nothing to you, the non-handicapped. But to me, it’s a huge breakthrough.
Pretty Petty Club: :( About the Club: It is about an hour long because of my Spastic in my CP. Within that hour, you will feel God’s Spirit. I usually bring about five poems to the reading. Anyone can give their feedbacks. Before and after, we say a prayer. Then, we have refreshments. It’s a truly spiritual experience that you won’t have again. You can bring your friends. Also, you can bring a poem or just listen.
Your Thoughts: We truly want your thoughts on this poem:
No poem. :(
Please, e-mail us at prettypetty2010@gmail.com or pyroatfire@yahoo.com with YOUR thoughts on this poem.
Poem of the Month:
Free Me, Christ
By-Amanda D. Petty
Free me, Christ, from this pain.
Give me Thy strength to bare it.
Arriving, knocking, come rain.
Bequeath me, oh Lord, please, sit.
A pond, You cry for me.
Free me, Christ, from my sorrows.
Grant me power to overcome.
I say, “Look forward to tomorrow.”
Please, succor me to overcome.
A stream, You cry for me.
Free me, Christ, from my fears.
Untrusting myself, I do.
Coming a marathon of tears.
I cry, “Lord, I need You.”
A lake, You cry for me.
Free me, Christ, from my sins.
Temptations at my hand.
Obeying Thee now from The Inn.
Help me to understand.
A river, You cry for me.
Free me, Christ.
Lyrics of the Month: Poetry has a plethora of styles, and our ultimate favorite is lyrics.
Most of us have family in the Army. I have a few friends, and my two grandpas served us. This part is for you, the Military’s men and women. We can’t imagine what you see on the battle field. Yes, we have an idea, but no understanding. There’s a a gorgeous song, “Bring Him Home”. This always touches me because of the words. As a writer, I know firsthand, how difficult writing your raw emotions are. The lyrics are a sacred prayer.
Want help: If you want to help with “Pretty Petty Poetry”, you can! We are looking for some volunteers to help with the desktop wallpapers and getting us clients. We can’t do everything by ourselves anymore, too stressful.
For New Comers: This is AMANDA’S idea to do this business. Everything you see is her alone with the help from God. This is a part of “Pretty Petty Poetry”. She has been studying English with the help from a professor, Nancy Lowe, from Weber State University, Utah, USA since October of 2011. For more information: www.prettypettypoetry.blogspot.com; everything is there.
All Religion of Holidays: 1 * Holy days usually begin at sundown the day before this date. 2 ** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are primary holy days of a tradition.
Maundy Thursday - Christian
Good Friday - Christian
Mahavir Jayanti ** - Jain
Pesach (Passover) * - Jewish (begins sundown)
Therevadin New Year ** - Buddhist
Hanuman Jayanti ** - Hindu
Lazarus Saturday - Orthodox Christian
Easter - Christian
Palm Sunday - Orthodox Christian
Holy Friday - Orthodox Christian
Pascha (Easter) - Orthodox Christian
Baisakhi - New Year - Sikh
Lord's Evening Meal - Jehovah's Witness Christian
Yom HaShoah * - Jewish (begins sundown)
First Day of Ridvan * - Baha'i (begins sundown)
St. George Day - Christian
Yom Ha'Atzmaut * - Jewish (begins sundown)
Ninth Day of Ridvan * - Baha'i (begins sundown)
The World’s Holidays: This will be celebrating all the holidays in the world. If I miss any, please tell me.
American Samoa: April 17th, Flag Day
Iraq: April 1st, Republic Day
Israel: April 14th, Independence Day
Netherlands and Netherlands Antilles: April 30th, Queen’s Day
Senegal: April 4th, Independence Day
Sierra Leone: April 27th, Independence Day
South Africa: April 27th, Freedom Day
Syria: April 17th, Independence Day
Tanganyika: April 26th, Union Day
Tanzania: April 26th, Union Day
Togo: April 27th, Independence Day
Vatican City: April 24th, Coronation Day of Pope Benedict XVI
Zanzibar: April 26th, Union Day
Zimbabwe: April 18th, Independence Day
Very Unique BUT Real Holidays: I’m going to share with you the monthly, weekly, and daily holidays. (An * in front of the day means that the observance is on the same date every year regardless of the day it falls on.) Enjoy.
April Monthly Observances
Adopt A Greyhound Month
Atlanta Food & Wine Month
Arab American Heritage Month
ASPCA Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
Amateur Radio Month
Autism Awareness Month Informed Women Month
International Customer Loyalty Month
International Guitar Month
International Twit Award Month
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Keep America Beautiful
Library Snapshot Month
Month of the Young Child
Math Awareness Month
Month of the Military Child
National African American Women's Fitness Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Cancer Control Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
National Decorating Month
National DNA & Genomics & Stem Cell Education & Awareness Month
National Donate Life Month
National Facial Protection Month
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month
National Garden Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Humor Month
National Kite Month
National Knuckles Down Month
National Landscape Architecture Month
National Minority Health Month
National Multiple Birth Awareness Month
National Occupational Therapy Month
National Parkinson's Awareness Month
National Pecan Month
National Pest Management Month
National Pet Month
National Poetry Month
National Rebuilding Month
National Safe Digging Month
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Nationally Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Month
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Pharmacists War on Diabetes Month
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Physical Wellness Month
Prevent Lyme in Dogs Month
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Rosacea Awareness Month
School Library Media Month
Soy Foods Month
Straw Hat Month
Stress Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Women's Eye Health & Safety Month
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
World Habitat Awareness Month
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
April Weekly Observances
*The Pooper Scooper Week: 1-7
*Golden Rule Week: 1-7
*Laugh at Work Week: 1-7
*Medication Safety Week: 1-7
*Testicular Cancer Awareness Week: 1-7
Mule Days: 3-6
*Hate Week: 4-10
Money Smart Week: 5-12
National Robotics Week: 5-13
Bat Appreciation Week: (First Full Week)
Consider Christianity Week: (Second Sunday Before Easter)
Explore Your Career Options: 6-12
Just Pray No! Worldwide Weekend of Prayer and Fasting: 6-7
National Blue Ribbon (Child Abuse) Week: (First Full Week)
National Crime Victims Rights Week: 6-12
National Volunteer Week: 6-13
National Window Safety Week: (First Full Week)
Week of The Young Child: 6-12
Explore Your Career Options Week: 7-11
National Public Health Week: (First Full Week)
National Youth Violence Prevention Week: 7-11
American Indian Awareness Week: 7-13
The Masters Tournament: 10-13
Global Youth Service Days: 11-13
International Wildlife Film Week: 12-19
Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week: 13-19
National Animal Control Appreciation Week: 13-19
National Environmental Education Week: 13-19
National Library Week: (Second full week)
National Public Safety Tele-communicators (911 Operators) Week: (Second Full Week)
National Student Employment Week: (Second Full Week)
Pan American Week: 13-19
Undergraduate Research Week: 14-18
Health Information Privacy and Security Week: 14-19
*Cleaning For A Reason Week: 18-24
*Consumer Awareness Week: 18-23
*Police Officers Who Gave Their Lives In The Line of Duty Week: 18-23
National Occupational Health Nursing Week: 19-25
National Paperboard Packaging Week: 19-25
National Park Week: 19-27
Administrative Professionals Week: (Last Full Week)
Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week: (Third Week)
Bedbug Awareness Week: 20-26
Coin Week: (Third full Week)
Fibroid Awareness Week: (Third Week)
International Whistlers Week: (Third full week)
National Infertility Awareness Week: 20-26
National Karaoke Week: 20-26
National Princess Week: (Last Full Week)
National Pet ID Week: (Third Week)
Sky Awareness Week: (Last Full Week)
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week: (Last Full Week)
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week: 20-26
Fibroid Awareness Week: (Fourth Week)
National Playground Safety Week: 21-25
National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week: 21-27
Safe Kids Week: 21-26
Fiddler's Frolic: 24-27
Gathering of the Nations Powwow: 24-26
*National Scoop The Poop Week: 24-30
Interstate Mullet Toss: (Last full Weekend)
Mariachi Week: 25-28
National Dance Week: 25-5/3
National Dream Hotline: (Last Weekend)
National & Global Youth Service Days: (Last Weekend)
Just Pray No! Worldwide Weekend of Prayer: 26-27
National Infant Immunization Week: 26-5/3
National Pie Championships: 26-28
National Toddler Immunization Week: 26-5/3
Preservation Week: 27-5/3
Air Quality Awareness Week: (Last Week)
National Tattoo Week: 30-5/4
April Daily Observances
*April Fools or All Fools Day: 1
*Atheist Day: 1
*Boomer Bonus Days: 1
*International Tatting Day: 1
*Library Snap Shot Day: 1
*Myles Day: 1
*National Fun Day: 1
National Fun at Work Day: 1
*Poetry & The Creative Mind Day: 1
*Reading is Funny Day: 1
*St. Stupid Day: 1
*US Air force Academy Day: 1
*International Children's Book Day: 2
National Day of Hope: (First Wednesday)
National Ferret Day: 2
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day: (First Wednesday)
*National Love Your Produce Manager Day: 2
*National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day: 2
National Walking Day: (First Wednesday)
*Reconciliation Day: 2
*National Sexual Assault Awareness Month's Day of Action: 2
Whole Grain Sampling Day: (First Wednesday)
*World Autism Day: 2
*Don't Go To Work Unless It's Fun Day: 3
*Find A Rainbow Day: 3
National D.A.R.E. Day: 3
*Pony Express Day: 3
*Tweed Day: 3
*Weed Out Hate: Sow The Seeds of Greatness Day: 3
*World Party Day: 3
Hospital Admitting Clerks Day: (First Friday)
*International Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action: 4
National Walk To Work Day: (First Friday)
Square Root Day: 4 (Upcoming in 2016.)
*Victims of Violence Wholly Day: 4
*Vitamin C Day: 4
*World Rat Day: 4
Every Day is Tag Day: (First Saturday)
International Pillow Fight Day: (First Saturday)
International Tabletop Day: 5
*National Deep Dish Pizza Day: 5
National Love Our Children Day: (First Saturday)
Tangible Karma Day: (First Saturday)
*Army Day: 6
*New Beers Eve: 6
*Drowsy Driver Awareness Day: 6
*Hostess Twinkie Day: 6
*International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: 6
*National Student Athlete Day: 6
*"Sorry Charlie" Day: 6
*Tartan Day: 6
*The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Day: 6
*Teflon Day: 6
International Whistler's Day: 6
*Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide: 7
*International Beaver Day: 7
*International Snail papers Day: 7
*Metric System Day: 7
*National Beer Day: 7
*No Housework Day: 7
Tater Day (It's Sweet Potatoes): (First Monday in April)
*World Health Organization Day: 7
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day): 7 (at sundown)
*Buddha Day: 8
*Draw A Bird Day: 8
Equal Pay Day: 8
International Roma Day: 8
*Trading Cards For Grown-ups Day: 8
National Be Kind To Lawyers Day: (Second Tuesday)
*National Cherish An Antique Day: 9
*National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day: 9
*Appomattox Day: 9
*Jenkins Ear Day: 9
*Winston Churchill Day: 9
*American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Day: 10
*National Farm Animals Day: 10
*National Sibling Day: 10
National Alcohol Screening Day: (Thursday of first full week)
*Salvation Army Founder's Day: 10
*Safety Pin Day: 10
*Barbershop Quartet Day: 11
Day of Silence: 11
*Education and Sharing Day: 11 (Jewish)
*International "Louie Louie" Day: 11
*National Pet Day: 11
*National Teach Children To Save Day: 11
National Teach Your Children To Save Day: 11
*World Parkinson's Disease Day: 11
*Drop Everything And Read Day: 12
*Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day: 12
*International Day of Human Space Flight: 12
Baby Massage Day: (Second Saturday)
*International Day for Street Children: 12
*Licorice Day: 12
*Slow Art Day: 12
*Walk on Your Wild Side Day: 12
Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse: 13
*Thomas Jefferson Day: 13
*Scrabble Day: 13
*Undiagnosed Children's Awareness Day: 13
*Children with Alopecia Day: 14
*Dictionary Day: 14
Global Day of Action on Military Spending: 14
*International Moment of Laughter Day: 14
*National Dolphin Day: 14
*National Pecan Day: 14
Pesach: 14
*Pan American Day: 14
*Pathologists' Assistant Day: 14
*Bicycle Day: 15
*Income Tax Pay Day: 15
*Jackie Robinson Day: 15
*McDonald's Day: 15
*Rubber Eraser Day: 15
*Take a Wild Guess Day: 15
*That Sucks Day: 15
*World Art Day: 15 (DaVinci's Birthday)
National Library Workers Day: 15
National Library Day: 15
National Bookmobile Day: (Third Wednesday)
*National Health Care Decisions Day: 16
National Stress Awareness Day: 16
*National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day: 16
Save The Elephant Day: 16
*Bat Appreciation Day: 17 (Emerge from hibernation)
*Blah! Blah! Blah! Day: 17
*Ellis Island Family History Day: 17
*Ford Mustang Day: 17
Get to Know Your Customers Day: 17
High Five Day: (Third Thursday)
National Ask An Atheist Day: (Third Thursday)
*National Haiku Poetry Day: 17
*Nothing Like A Dame Day: 17
Poem In Your Pocket Day: 17
Support Teen Literature Day: 17 (Always Thursday of Library Week)
*Adult Autism Day: 18
*National Columnists Day: 18
*National Golf Day: 18
*Pet Owners Independence Day: 18
*International Amateur Radio Day: 18
Auctioneers Day: (Third Saturday)
Husband Appreciation Day: (Third Saturday)
*John Parker Day: 19
*National Garlic Day: 19
*National Hanging Out Day: 19
Record Store Day: (Third Saturday)
*Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day: 19
*Chinese Language Day: 20
Plum Pudding Day: 20
*National Pot Smokers Day: 20
Boston Marathon: (Third Monday)
Bulldogs are Beautiful Day: 21
Dyngus Day: (Monday After Easter)
*Kindergarten Day: 21
*National Chocolate-covered Cashews Day: 21
*National Surprise Drug Test Day: 21
*Chemists Celebrate The Earth Day: 22
*Earth Day: 22
*Girl Scout Leaders Day: 22
*"In God We Trust Day" Day: 22 (coins)
*Mother Earth Day: 22
*National Jelly Bean Day: 22
*English Language Day: 23
*Impossible Astronaut Day: 23
National Lost Dog Awareness Day: 23
*Movie Theatre Day: 23
*Talk Like Shakespeare Day: 23
*World Book & Copyright Day: 23
*World Book Night: 23
Administrative Professionals Day or Secretary's Day: 23
*Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day: 24
*New Kids on The Block Day: 24
Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day: (Fourth Thursday)
*World Meningitis Day: 24
Arbor Day: (Last Friday)
*DNA Day: 25
*Hairstylists Appreciation Day: 25
*Hug A Plumber Day or Plumbers Day: 25
National Hairball Awareness Day: (Last Friday)
*National Mani-pedi Day: 25
*Malaria Awareness Day: 25
*Parental Alienation Day: 25
Satchmo Days: 25-27
*Red Hat Society Day: 25
*World Penguin Day: 25
*Audubon Day: 26
Bob Wills Day: (Last Saturday)
Do Dah Day (Pasadena): 26
Eeyore's Birthday Day: (Last Saturday)
*Hug An Australian Day: 26
International Marconi Day: 26
National Dance Day: 26
National Go Birding Day: (Last Saturday)
*National Help A Horse Day: 26
*National Herb Day: (Last Saturday)
*National Kids and Pets Day: 26
National Rebuilding Day: (Last Saturday)
*National Pretzel Day: 26
Penguin Day: (Last Saturday)
*Richter Scale Day: 26
Save The Frogs Day: (Last Saturday)
Sense of Smell Day: (Last Saturday)
World Day for Animals in Laboratories: (Last Saturday)
World Healing Day: (Last Saturday)
*World Intellectual Property Day: 26
World Veterinary Day: (Last Saturday)
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day: (Last Saturday)
*Babe Ruth Day: 27
Holocaust Remembrance Day: 27
*Mantanzas Mule Day: 27
*Morse Code Day: 27
Mother, Father Deaf Day: (Last Sunday)
National Pet Parent's Day: (Last Sunday)
Pinhole Photography Day: (Last Sunday)
*Biological Clock Day: 28
*Workers Memorial Day: 28
*World Day for Safety and Health at Work: 28
*Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare: 29
*International Dance Day: 29
One Day Without Shoes Day: 29
*"Peace" Rose Day: 29 (The flower)
*World Wish Day: 29
*Zipper Day: 29
*Adopt A Shelter Pet Day: 30
*Beltane: 30
*Bugs Bunny Day: 30
International Guide Dogs Day: (Last Wednesday)
*International Jazz Day: 30
Díá De Los Niños / Díá De Los Libros Day: 30
*National Animal Advocacy Day: 30
*National Honesty Day: 30
*Spank Out Day - USA: 30
*Walpurgis Night: 30