Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter
May 1st, – Happy Mother’s Day, Happy Cinco de Mayo,
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: Is it funny how your past becomes your future? Well, this happen to me on April 15. One of my friends made a Facebook chat room where EVERYONE that I knew from Basic High could be together. I had no idea about this. So when I figured what’s going on, I had mix emotions about it because I reunited with my other friends from my childhood and I lost their friendships. But, this group has over a dozen people. One friend mentioned my bad days in high school, and I started to laugh. I need to give them a shot out: Megan, James, Hiram, Rick, and all of my old friends, thank you for being my real friends. You guys are the best.
My Spiritual Thoughts: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints/Mormon: Lately, I’ve been thinking about the word: “Lost”. My mom and I watched a show where a child has been up for an adoption for a good reason, but they adopted boy or girl don’t know why. The child has these unanswered questions. This show made me think about being lost in this world.
I know I mention this topic before a few years ago. But, I’m getting a strong impression that I should talk about this again. I find this, and I think it fit. Enjoy.
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 and I want to wish all women a Happy Mother’s Day.
Ads:
Blooming with A Poem: 1-29, you pick the subject for us to write.
VERY IMPORTANT NEWS: There will be huge changes coming. More information coming in the months ahead. Stay turn for what the changes are.
Poetry Workshop: it was very good, both weeks. We had one person who really showed up. If you want to join, tell me and I’ll add you to group. This is on Facebook, ONLY. We had a blast. It’s an hour long, 7pm, MST, or Utah time.
On the 16th, we learned: cinquain, 2 poetry terms, and how a single word can change the tone of the poem.
On the 30th, we learned: 4 words and a poetry style.
(Kind of) WONDERFUL News: I went in for my body test on April 19th, and they saw nothing wrong. My back looks fine and all. On the other hand, I’m still in pain. But, I’m on new medicine that is helping tons. I’m in less pain with this new medicine. On that note…
Pretty Petty Club: I’ll be opening the club… the date is unknown. Anyone and everyone is welcome. It will be at the LDS Church. Click here for the directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/4279+N+3300+E,+Eden,+UT+84310/@41.3360943,-111.8709442,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87530aa2d4ae31dd:0x7d54f3c7ecfc6d52?hl=en. If you want to bring a poem, you can! Also, if you want to bring a friend, you can.
About the Club: It is about an our 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. We’re sorry. We’ll let your mind rest for this month. :)
Please, e-mail us at prettypetty2010@gmail.com or pyroatfire@yahoo.com with YOUR thoughts on this poem.
Poem of the Month: This month is about motherhood. I wrote this a few years back. Enjoy.
Showing Me
By-Amanda D. Petty
Showing me the way to Heavenly Father;
Teaching me His words and living by His examples.
Holding my hand when fear entered my eyes;
Saying, “It’s alright.”
Giving me comfort when I feel low;
Asking for a hug, you give me one.
Wiping my tears away;
Telling me, “It’s ok.”
Dancing and singing with me;
Pretending, we’re super stars.
Succoring you, trying my best;
Encouraging me to attempt it.
Helping me to know Christ better;
Tutoring me to walk by faith.
Comprehending my pains;
Providing me strength to push on.
Viewing the love in your eyes;
Very proud to call you, my mother.
Lyrics of the Month: Poetry has a plethora of styles, and our ultimate favorite is lyrics.
Many people, right off, know their destiny. For me, I didn’t find it until I was 18 years old. Yes, it’s terrify to put yourself out there. I thought my poetry wasn’t good enough. I was truly scared of showing everyone my heart. I was afraid of rejection. I was beyond frightened. But then, something inside of me was telling to “Do it, just do it. Stop listening to crowd and follow your heart and Me.” I was fighting with myself for years. Then I got the courage to do this business, and I haven’t look back. Here’s a song that touched my spirit’s heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWdFIaLBMFc
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.
Beltane - Samhain * - Wicca/Pagan (begins sundown)
Twelfth Day of Ridvan * - Baha'i (begins sundown)
Visakha Puja - Buddha Day ** - Buddhist
Lag B'Omer * - Jewish
National Day of Prayer USA - Interfaith
Ascension of Jesus - Orthodox Christian
Lailat al Miraj * - Islam (begins sundown)
Declaration of the Bab * - Baha'i (begins sundown)
Shavuot * - Jewish (begins sundown)
Pentecost - Christian
Ascension of Baha'u'llah * - Baha'i (begins sundown)
Pentecost - Orthodox Christian
Trinity Sunday - Christian
The World’s Holidays: This will be celebrating all the holidays in the world. If I miss any, please tell me.
Argentina: May 25th, Revolution Day
Azerbaijan: May 28th, Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan
Bermuda: May 24th, Bermuda Day
Cameroon: May 20th, Republic Day (National Day)
Eritrea: May 24th, Independence Day
Ethiopia: May 28th, National Day
Equatorial Union: May 9th, Europe Day
Federated States of Micronesia: May 10th, Constitution Day
Georgia: May 26th, Independence Day
Guernsey: May 9th, Liberation Day
Israel: May 14th, Independence Day
Jersey: May 9th, Liberation Day
Jordan: May 25th, Independence Day
Marshall Islands: May 1st, Constitution Day
Norway: May 17th, Constitution Day
Paraguay: May 14th-15th, Independence Day
Poland: May 3rd, Independence Day
Yemen: May 22nd, Unification 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.
May Monthly Observances
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's Disease Awareness Month
American Wetlands Month
APS Awareness Month
Arthritis Awareness Month
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Awareness of Medical Orphans Month
Better Hearing & Speech Month
Borderline Personality Disorder Month
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Building Safety Month
Celiac Awareness Month
Chip Your Pet Month
Clean Air Month
Community Living Month (Ontario, Canada)
Creative Beginnings Month
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Drum Month
EcoDriving Month
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
Family Wellness Month
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
Freedom Shrine Month
Gardening for Wildlife Month
Get Caught Reading Month
Gifts From The Garden Month
Global Civility Awareness Month
Global Health and Fitness Month
Go Fetch! Food Drive for Homeless Animals Month
Haitian Heritage Month
Heal the Children Month
Healthy Vision Month
Home Schooling Awareness Month
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
International Audit Month
International Business Image Improvement Month
International Civility Awareness Month
International Mediterranean Diet Month
International Victorious Woman Month
Jewish-American Heritage Month
Latino Books Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month
Motorcycle Safety Month
National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
National Barbeque Month
National Better Hearing Month
National Bike Month
National Egg Month
National Foster Care Month
National Good Car Keeping Month
National Guide Dog Month
National Hamburger Month
National Hepatitis Awareness Month
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
National Inventors Month
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
(World) Lyme Disease Awareness Month
National Meditation Month
National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Mental Health Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Moving Month
National Pet Month
National Osteoporosis Prevention Month
National Photo Month
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
National Physiotherapy Month
National Preservation Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month (the food)
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
National Smile Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Sweet Vidalia Onions Month
National Toddler Immunization Month
National Tuberous Sclerosis Month
National Water Safety Month
Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month
National Vinegar Month
National Youth Traffic Safety Month
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
Older Americans Month
Personal History Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Prepare Tomorrow's Parents Month (5/11-6/15)
React Month
Revise Your Work Schedule Month
Social Security Education Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Spiritual Literacy Month
Strike Out Strokes Month
Teen CEO Month
Tennis Month
Tay-Sachs and Canavan Diseases Month
Tourettes Syndrome Awareness Month (5/15 - 6/15)
Ultra-violet Awareness Month
Women's Health Care Month
Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month
National Family Month (5/12 to 6/16)
May Weekly Observances
*Choose Privacy Week: 1-7
Toad Suck Daze: (First Weekend)
Dystonia Awareness Week: 3-11
National Tourism Week: (First Full Week)
Be Kind To Animals Week: (First full Week)
Children's Mental Health Week: (First full Week)
Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week: (First Week)
Drinking Water Week: (First Full Week)
Flexible Work Arrangement Week: (First full Week)
Goodwill Industries Week: (First full Week)
Kids Win Week: (First full Week)
NAOSH Week: (First Full Week)
National Alcohol & Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week: (First Full Week)
National Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week: (First full Week)
National Correctional Officer's Week: (First full Week)
National Family Week: (First full Week)
National Hug Holiday Week: 4-10
National Occupational Safety & Health Day: (First Full Week)
National Pet Week: (First full Week)
National Post Card Week: 4-10
National Raisin Week: (First Full Week)
North American Occupational Safety & Health Week: (First Full Week)
PTA Teacher Appreciation Week: (First full Week)
Public Service Recognition Week: (First Week)
Screen-Free Week: 5-11
Spring Astronomy Week: 5-11
Teacher Appreciation Week: (First Full Week)
*Update Your References Week: 5-11
*National Wildflower Week: (First full Week)
Spring Astronomy Week: 5-11
National Nurses Day and Week: 6-12
*Universal Family Week: 10-16
Food Allergy Awareness Week: 11-17
National Hospital Week: 11-17
National Nursing Home Week: (Starts Mother's Day to Saturday)
National Police Week: (Second Full Week)
National Return To Work Week: (Second Full Week)
National Transportation Week: 11-17 (Always Includes the 3rd Friday)
National Women's Health Week: 11-17
Reading is Fun Week: (Second Full Week)
Salute to Moms 35+ Week: (Starts on Mother’s Day)
American Craft Beer Week: (Third Week)
Children's Book Week: (First full week starting Monday)
National Bike to Work Week: (Third Full Week)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week: 12-17
National Etiquette Week: (Second Monday of Full Week)
*Work At Home Moms Week: 12-18
Neuropathy Awareness Week: 13-17
Salvation Army Week: 13-19
Neuropathy Awareness Week: 13-17
National Stuttering Awareness Week: (Second full Week)
National Safe Boating Week: (Week before Memorial Day)
Emergency Medical Services Week: 18-24
National New Friends, Old Friends Week: (Third Week)
World Trade Week: (Third Week)
National Backyard Games Week: (Third Week)
National Educational Bosses' Week: 19-23
National Medical Transcription Week: (Third Week)
International Coaching Week: 19-25
Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week: (Week before Memorial Day)
National Stationery Week: 20-23
Mudbug Madness Week: 22-25
National Polka Weekend: (Always Memorial Day Weekend)
Old-Time Player Piano Weekend: (Always Memorial Day Weekend)
*Week of Solidarity With The People of Non-Self-Governing Territories: 25-31
Hurricane Preparedness Week: 25-31
Black Single Parents Week: 26-31
May Daily Observances
*Amtrak Day: 1
*Batman Day: 1
*Beltaine: 1
*Executive Coaching Day: 1
*Global Love Day: 1
*Keep Kids Alive! Drive 25 Day: 1
*Law Day: 1
*Lei Day: 1
*Loyalty Day: 1
*May Day: 1
*Mother Goose Day: 1
*National Bubba Day: 1
National Day of Prayer: (First Thursday)
National Day of Reason: (First Thursday)
*National Purebred Dog Day: 1
*New Homeowner's Day: 1
Satchmo Days: 1-4
*School Principals' Day: 1
*Silver Star Day: 1
*Stepmother's Day: 1
International Space Day: (First Friday)
*Martin Z. Mollusk Day: 2
No Pants Day: (First Friday)
*Roberts Rule of Order Day: 2
Tuba Day: (First Friday)
Beer Pong Day: (First Saturday)
Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: (First Saturday)
Free Comic Book Day: (First Saturday)
*Garden Meditation Day: 3
*Hug Your Cat Day: 3
Join Hands Day: (First Saturday)
*Lumpy Rug Day: 3
*National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy: (First Saturday)
National Homebrew Day: (First Saturday)
National Scrapbooking Day: (First Saturday)
*National Two Different Colored Shoes Day: 3
*Paranormal Day: 3
*Public Radio Day: 3
*World Press Freedom Day: 3
Kentucky Derby: (First Saturday)
*Intergalactic Star Wars Day: 4 (May the Fourth Be With You!)
International Baby Lost Mother's Day: (First Sunday)
*International Firefighters Day: 4
*International Respect for Chickens Day: 4
Lemonade Day: 4
Mayday for Mutts: (First Sunday)
Motorcycle Mass & Blessing of The Bikes Day: (First Sunday)
National Infertility Survival Day: (First Sunday)
*Petite and Proud Day: 4
*Star Wars Day: 4
*World Give Day: 4
World Laughter Day: (First Sunday)
Yom HaZiKaron: 4
* Cartoonists Day: 5
Childhood Depression Awareness Day: (First Tuesday)
*Childhood Stroke Awareness Day: 5
*Cinco de Mayo: 5
*International Midwives' Day: 5
Melanoma Monday: (First Monday)
*National Ferret Day: 5
National Library Legislative Day: 5-6
*Totally Chipotle Day: 5
Buddah Day: 6
Give Local America: 6
*Joseph Brackett Day: 6
*No Diet Day: 6
*No Homework Day: 6
*Nurses Day or National RN Recognition Day: 6
National Teacher Day: (First Tuesday of the First Full Week)
World Asthma Day: (First Tuesday)
Vom HaAtzmout: 6
Bike To School Day: 7
Great American Grump Out: (First Wednesday)
*National Barrier Awareness Day: 7
Occupational Safety & Health Day: (Wednesday of The First Full Week)
School Nurse Day: (Always the Wednesday of School Nurse Week 6-12)
*Free Trade Day: 8
*National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day: 8
*National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day: 8
*No Socks Day: 8
*Time of Remembrance for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War: 8-9
*V E Day: 8
*World Ovarian Cancer Day: 8
*World Red Cross / Red Crescent Day: 8
*National Moscato Day: 9
*Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day: 9
Child Care Provider Day: (Friday before Mother's Day)
Fintastic Friday: Giving Sharks A Voice: (Second Friday)
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: (Friday before Mother's Day)
National Special-abled Pets Day: 9
Armed Forces Day Military-Amateur Cross band Communications Day: 10
Birthmother's Day: (Saturday before Mother's Day)
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day: (Second Saturday)
International Migratory Bird Day: (Second Saturday)
Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day: 10
Mother Ocean Day: (Saturday before Mother's Day)
National Babysitters Day: (Saturday before Mother's Day)
National Miniature Golf Day: (Second Saturday)
National Train Day: (Second Saturday)
National Windmill Day: (Second Saturday)
Spring Astronomy Day: 10
Stay Up All Night: (Second Saturday)
*Windmill Day: 10
World Belly Dance Day: (Second Saturday)
World Fair Trade Day: (Second Saturday)
*World Lupus Day: 10
*Eat What You Want Day: 11
*Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day: 11
*Hostess Cupcake Day: 11
Mother's Day: (Second Sunday)
Mothers At The Wall Day: 11
*Root Canal Appreciation Day: 11
*International Nurses Day: 12
*Limerick Day: 12
*National Nutty Fudge Day: 12
*Odometer Day: 12
National Women's Check-up Day: (Second Monday)
*Frog Jumping Day: 13
*Buddah Day: 14
Day of Vesak: (On the Full Moon)
Donate A Day's Wages To Charity: (Second Wednesday)
*National Chicken Dance Day: 14
National Night Shift Workers Day: (Second Wednesday)
National Third Shift Workers Day: (Second Wednesday)
Receptionists Day: (Second Wednesday)
*The Stars and Stripes Forever Day: 14
*Underground America Day: 14
*Hyperemisis Gravidarum Awareness Day: 15
*International Day of Families: 15
*International MPS Awareness Day: 15
*National Chocolate Chip Day: 15
*National Tuberous Sclerosis Day: 15
*Nylon Stockings Day: 15
*Peace Officer Memorial Day: 15
National Employee Health & Fitness Day: (Third Wednesday)
*Straw Hat Day: 15
Bats Day: 16-18
*Biographer's Day: 16
Endangered Species Day: (Third Friday)
International Virtual Assistants Day: (Third Friday)
O. Henry Pun-off Day: (Third Friday)
NASCAR Day: (Third Friday)
National Bike to Work Day: (Third Friday)
National Defense Transportation Day: (Third Friday)
National Endangered Species Day: 16
*National Piercing Day: 16
National Pizza Party Day: (Third Friday)
*National Sea Monkey Day: 16
Armed Forces Day: (Third Saturday)
Do Dah Day (Birmingham): (Third Saturday)
Lag B'omer: 17
Mike, The Headless Chicken Day: (Third weekend)
Morel Mushroom Day: (Weekend After Mother's Day)
National Learn To Swim Day:(Saturday of Week Before Memorial Day)
Preakness: (Third Saturday)
*Syttende Mai: 17
*World Hypertension Day: 17
*World Information Society Day: 17
*World Telecommunications Day: 17
*World Neurofibromatosis Day: 17
Bay to Breakers Race: (Third Sunday) Note: Oldest Footrace in America!
*HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: 18
*I Love Reeses Day: 18
*International Museum Day: 18
*Mother Whistler Day: 18
Neighbor Day: (Sunday before Memorial Day Weekend)
*Visit Your Relatives Day: 18
Accountant's Day or Accounting Day: 19
*Boys Club Day: 19
*May Ray Day: 19
*National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: 19
*World Autoimmune Arthritis Day: 19-21
*Eliza Doolittle Day: 20
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day: 21
*Everybody Draw Mohammed Day: 20
*Weights & Measures Day: 20
*American Red Cross Founder's Day: 21
*I Need A Patch For That Day: 21
*National Wait Staff Day: 21
*Sister Maria Hummel Day: 21
Turn Beauty Inside Out Day: (Third Wednesday)
Victoria Day: (Weekend before Memorial Day in the US.)
*World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development: 21
*Canadian Immigrants Day: 22
*Harvey Milk Day: 22
*International Day for Biological Diversity: 22
*National Maritime Day: 22
National Museum Day: 22
*World Goth Day: 22
*Declaration of the Bab Day: 23
Heat Awareness Safety Day: (Fourth Friday in May)
National Polka Day: (Always Memorial Day weekend)
*National Taffy Day: 23
National Wig Out Day: (Friday before Memorial Day)
*World Crohn's and Colitis Day: 23
*World Turtle Day: 23
Don't Fry Day: (Friday before Memorial Day)
Heat Awareness Day: (Fourth Friday)
Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day: (Saturday before Memorial Day)
*Brother's Day: 24
International Jazz Day: (Always Saturday before Memorial Day)
Julia Pierpont Day: (Fourth Saturday)
*Morse Code Day: 24
*Cookie Monster's Birthday: 25
Indianapolis 500: (Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend)
*National Missing Children's Day: 25
*National Tap Dance Day: 25
*Nerd Pride Day or Geek Pride Day: 25
*Towel Day: 25
Memorial Day: 26 (Observed) (Traditionally on 30th)
Prayer for Peace Memorial Day: 26
*World Lindy Hop Day: 26
*Cellophane Tape Day: 27
National Senior Health & Fitness Day: (Last Wednesday)
*Sierra Club Day: 28
*Slugs Return From Capistrano Day: 28
World Multiple Sclerosis Day: (Last Wednesday)
*Ascension of Baha'u'Llah: 29
*Learn About Composting Day: 29
*International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers: 29
*Put A Pillow On Your Fridge Day: 29
*Loomis Day: 30
*Mint Julep Day: 30
*Hug Your Cat Day: 31
*What You Think Upon Grows Day: 31
The Wicket World of Croquet Day: 31
*World No-Tobacco Day: 31