Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter
April
1st – Happy Easter, Happy Earth Day, Happy Passover
Hello and welcome
to Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter, and this will be a monthly newsletter.
If there are blue
lines under sentences, it’s a link.
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!
My Thoughts: How can you tell if someone is an angel
from the outside? I just finish a book; “One
Tattered Angel”, where a baby, Charity, was born without
a brain. This little girl had many disabilities. She died at 7 almost to 8
years old. This story was true. From the child’s point of view, I know
firsthand how she feels when the pains come and go. But as a parent’s view, I
had some of their emotions. This story changes everything on my outlook on
Heavenly Father. This little girl couldn’t talk but she did, not in human words
but she did talk. She wasn’t supposed to feel, but she could feel. All of my
needs are NOTHING to hers. The Lord loves EVERYONE. True, we may feel He
doesn’t love us. When I have my bad days, I had someone always there; it may be
my family, my friends dropping by just to say hi, an email, or a prayer. He is
there to meet my needs.
If
you want to read this book, click on: http://www.amazon.com/One-tattered-angel-true-story/dp/0964996804.
You will like this touchy story. Like I said, it changed me.
My Spiritual Thoughts: The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints/Mormon:
I heard Him come…
I’ll never let His light go… I’m a lame man, and I saw His eyes… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkaLwyv_rxo
If you’re a
Spiritual person of any religion, I would love to put your thoughts in the
newsletter. Don’t be afraid, I won’t be scornful. Just e-mail me at: prettypetty2010@gmail.com,
and put in the “subject bar”: “My Spiritual thought for the Pretty Petty Poetry
Newsletter”. I would like to have them before the 1st of the month
or sooner. I won’t put your name. But, I will put your religion.
The News: Nancy
taught me nothing new, really. I made some mistakes on my assignments. Besides
that, nothing new.
A Video of Pretty Petty Poetry:
For months, I’ve been talking about making a video on how “Pretty Petty Poetry”
works. Well, I’m hoping it’ll be done in April. Look for it.
New to the Site: There’s
a new style on my site. It’s called, “Picture Poem”.
Pretty Petty Poem’s for Kids:
If you have kids from 8 to 21, this is for them. Like the Missionary issue,
I’ll be doing a fun issue for kids. It’ll be called: “Pretty Petty Poem’s for
Kids”. It will be just my silly, fun poems. With this version, I want to teach
them about poetry. This version will be a monthly. The first issue will come
out on April 15th.
Parents:
I will not put in what my own children would read. I’ll be honest, and God will
be with me.
Pretty Petty’s Poem for the Disabled:
Most of you know that I’m handicapped or disabled. I’ve been seriously fighting
with my emotions of doing this version. Two of my guy friends made me see that
I need to do it, and I’ve prayed about this also. You will actually feel my
true emotions about being disabled. These emotions are very raw and VERY real. It will be called: “Pretty
Petty’s Poem for the Disabled”, and it will come out every fourth Wednesday;
starting on April 29.
If
you Christian or Jewish, I’ve got an Easter and a Passover poem already on my
site.
New to the Monthly Newsletter:
There is a session to the monthly newsletter. It’s called: “All Religions of
Holidays”. I feel like I needed to put this in.
The Ads:
For now on, I’ll be doing themes for the month. For example: April; it’s about Spiritual
poems. You can give me any subject still; but now, you have a choice. I won’t
give all away. But, you will understand.
Church Callings:
In the LDS religion, we have Callings; it’s volunteer. To be honest, you do get
paid, not in money but in Blessings.
In
November of 2010, I got my first Calling. I’m the Church Newsletter Editor. The
Leaders would email me their Messages, and I put it in the newsletter. If they
don’t get their Message to me on time, I replace it with a picture or a Talk. On
March 5th, 2015, my Bishop called me to another Calling to the
Sacrament Greeter. I would welcome everyone to Sacrament. I could say, “No.”
But, I’m not like that. I gave my concerns about my leg, and he understood. After
talking to him about it, I said, “Yes!” It’s the end of the month, and I love
being the Sacrament Greeter. The primary kids wave to me, and I just melt when
I see them. The adults say, “Hi, how are you?”, and I love that so much. I
smiled and answered them. Thank you, Heavenly Father for these two Callings. These
two Callings are very simple and huge too. Yes, I have bad days. I know I am
being blessed by doing these Callings. My Ward is counting on me to get this
done and done very well.
I
feel like I need to do this. To my Ward, what can I say? I have NEVER been so welcomed. Before I moved,
I had a Ward in my birthplace. They were nice and all. This Ward goes beyond to
SHOW their love. This Ward has a
special feel. They do stuff with me, and they talk with me outside church. I’m
beyond grateful and thankful for this amazing Ward. They actually care about
me. Thank you everyone for giving me love, Christ’s Love. I love you, all.
My New Physical Therapist: On
March 8th, I went to church for the first time in months. There, I
saw Doug Shepherd, a friend and a Physical Therapist. I talked to him about
getting a homebound Physical Therapist.
On
March 11th, he called to see if I had insurance, and I do. The last
week of February, I got a prescription for a Physical Therapist. Doug will come
and checked to see what I actually needs. He knows my situation. I trust him in
this. So, I got the ball rolling already by getting the prescription and
getting Doug.
On
March 23rd, Doug came and worked me. We did some exercise. He let me
walked. Now, this is big for me. I actually walked across my room. He said
he’ll be coming three times a week. He promised me that he will help me to walk.
He also taught me stuff.
My
friend came to visit the next day, and she noticed that I look stronger. It has
been one day; I’m feeling a change already. Doug gave me some exercise to do
myself. So, I’ve been doing those. Yes, it’s hard, painful, and I need this.
Before I even thought of a Physical Therapist, I knew right off that it would
be hard. Now that I have Doug, I would not complain because I do need this.
It
looks like my insurance won’t pay. BUT,
Doug said that he’ll be doing this for free. He wants to do this. I’ve been
really blessed to live in this Ward. Every time Doug sees me, he always asks if
I’m hurting from the workout. I think it’s sweet of him to be that concern of
my body. I just smiled and I give him my answer. He knows that I won’t lie.
Doug,
if you’re reading this, I just want to say thank you. After a day, my left hand
has become easier to open. I’ve been trying, for 32 years, to open my hand and
keep it open. You did it within an hour. For those who didn’t read my essay on
“Being Handicapped”, my left hand is like a fish hook. This is because of my
SCP. Doug, I don’t know what you did in that hour; but, you are a miracle worker.
After a week, I can actually tell a change. I’ve been sitting straighter, my
hand is open, and I am having less pain. This IS, walking, a dream come true. I’m blessed to have you in my Ward
and in my life. You are a blessing to me. Thank you.
If
you are new, for a year, I’ve been having major, I think major is an understatement,
pain in my right leg, and I didn’t know why. Yes, I tried everything: heat,
cold, massage, drinking and eating very odd stuff, and I even went to my back
doctor. It’s not my back. It’s my sciatic nerve. We think because of my
twisting of my body, something is pitching my sciatic nerve. This twisting is
from my SCP, and that, I cannot do anything about it.
If
you live in my Ward, I’ll have a very, very special surprise. I won’t tell you
it. You will see it and be crying of joy. It won’t happen for a few months. Once
I show you it, I’ll tell the rest of my Pretty Pets what I done.
THIS IS MY CHOICE TO HAVE DOUG COME!
Poetry Reading: It was very nice. We had eleven people: five
women, four men, and two boys. It was extra special for me because my sister
came. Thanks to everyone who came and gave their comments. Your feedback made
me think. Thank you, Nancy Lowe for doing the refreshments.
The Next Reading: It will be on Friday, July 10th,
at 7:00 pm (Mountain Standard time). It will be held at the LDS
Church in Liberty, Utah, USA. EVERYONE
IS WELCOME! Religion IS NOT a requirement. Come and
enjoy with us in a “poetic” night.
About the Readings: The
reading 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.
Hang-Out with
a Poet: This is my first
fan-chat, and it went wonderful. I had 6 to 10 fans showing up. I shared four
poems with him. The questions, that they asked, made me think. For an example:
a fan asked, “How does poetry help you as a person?” It took me a few seconds
to think. I honest want to thank everyone who was there. There WILL BE another fan-chat in the future.
The date is unsure. I’m thinking of June or July. But, I am not 100% sure.
Your Thoughts: I truly want your
thoughts on this poem:
I brought this to
the reading. It has many levels. I think you really need read this few times
over. Enjoy.
I Took My First Steps
By-Amanda
D. Petty
I
took my first steps to a life that I dream of.
I
made a commitment to myself.
I
know it will be hard work and it will take years.
I
took my first steps for a better life style.
I’ve
been thinking about this change.
I
prayed for the strength.
I
took my first steps for my own sake.
I
will do a transformation.
When
people see me, they will be surprised.
I
took my first steps.
Poem of the Month: I write two or
three poems a day, and I want to share my best one of the month.
On March 12th, I wrote a few
words in German in a poem. It’s called, “Always”. Enjoy. My brother-in-law gave
me a good suggest to put the translated to words beside the German words, and I
did. Thank you, James.
Always
By-Amanda
D. Petty
Meine Liebe, oh My Love, do you
realize how much you mean to me? If you don’t truly understand, then, you’re
foolish.
Before our parents made us, we were
one. True, this is bold; it’s true. Even since I saw those spirit-taken eyes, I
knew. I knew that you were it, the one. I knew you’ve taken everything and turn
it into beyond all. You took my deaf ears, and you planted an instrumental-less
melody. You took my blind eyes and made me see only you. You took my lame body
and made me walk in God’s Kingdom. You took my weary lips and made me repeat
your name. You took my heart and made me feel. You took over my life, and I am
not the same.
Ich liebe Dich. Oh, I love you. Yes,
I do beyond your knowledge. But, these three words are not even close how much
I love you. No matter how I say it, it isn’t nearly enough to my emotions. Meine
Schatz, my Sweetie, how can I truly express these strong feelings on paper,
when the words won’t come? You don’t mean the world; you are my world. You don’t
mean life; you are my life. There’s tons more but I cannot find the right
words; expect for:
Ich liebe Dich, always.
Lyrics of the Month: Poetry
has a plethora of styles, and my ultimate favorite is lyrics.
As
I do this business, my life is changing. Before 2006, I was beyond afraid of
showing my poetry to anyone. When anyone mentioned that I wrote, I wanted to
hide. “What made me change?” You asked. I guess, fear itself. In those 5 years,
2001 to 2006, I wrote like crazy. I remember writing 2 poems at once. I didn’t
know or understand why these simple, complex, words were coming. I try to ignore
them, but I seriously couldn’t. Then one day, I knew I had a gift or a talent,
and I was hiding it from the world. Why was I doing that? I wondered that too.
9 years later, I still fear but not as much.
What
does this story remind you of? A Disney movie, “Frozen”; instead of the power
of snow, I have the power of words. I’m sure that you heard of “Let It Go”.
But, this song has a double meaning to me. I just let my fears go. I just let
my poetry go, and now I cannot be more happier.
Do
I still fear? To be totally honest, yes I do. But, I have this scripture on my wall:
“Fear thou not;
for I am with thee: be not dismayed;
for I am thy God: I will strengthen
thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10). When I first thought of “Pretty
Petty Poetry”, I was scared, very unsure of what I was actually doing. I kept
on feeling God’s giving me strength and divine help. I know without Him, I
could not do this business.
That
fear of being worthless, useless will ALWAYS
stay with me. I don’t, won’t, and can’t listen to that anymore. Do you know
why? You, my Pretty Pets! I have the courage to face my fears. From the bottom
of my blood cells, thank you for this dream-like life.
Want help: If you want to help
with “Pretty Petty Poetry”, you can! I am looking for some volunteers to help
with the desktop wallpapers and getting me clients. I can’t do everything by
myself anymore, too stressful.
For New Comers:
This
is MY idea to do this business.
Everything you see is me alone with the help from God. This is a part of
“Pretty Petty Poetry”. I’ve 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. Note: I am not making this up. (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