Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter
March 1st, – Happy St. Patrick’s Day
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’m close to my sister and her two boys. We talked almost daily. She lives an hour away. Well, I called her, and she told me about a Disney Parade that’s online. So, I watched it with her. To be honest, I thought it would be chessy. But, it wasn’t. I was actually dancing in my power wheelchair. After it was over, she called me. We talked about it. I could easily tell that we made a memory together. “Peace! I love you, sis.” I tried to be there for my family and my close friends if I can.
My Spiritual Thoughts: I saw this on Facebook, and it touched me. Enjoy.
It’s important to notice others – especially when they’re special. Special can however mean a variety of things. This story is testament to that. It was an ordinary day at the store for one mother and her mentally challenged son. But when a perfect stranger takes the time to speak to the teenage son, it becomes a very special day for everyone. A day they would never forget. The man, named Steve, told the story through his wife’s Facebook page and the post has since spread like wildfire. Please read and share it so we can together make the world a warmer place. Here is the Facebook post: Having four visiting family members, my wife was very busy, so I offered to go to the store for her to get some needed items, which included light bulbs, paper towels, trash bags, detergent and Clorox. So off I went. I scurried around the store, gathered up my goodies and headed for the checkout counter, only to be blocked in the narrow aisle by a young man who appeared to be about sixteen-years-old. I wasn’t in a hurry, so I patiently waited for the boy to realize that I was there. This was when he waved his hands excitedly in the air and declared in a loud voice, “Mommy, I’m over here.” It was obvious now, he was mentally challenged and also startled as he turned and saw me standing so close to him, waiting to squeeze by. His eyes widened and surprise exploded on his face as I said, “Hey Buddy, what’s your name?” “My name is Denny and I’m shopping with my mother,” he responded proudly. “Wow,” I said, “that’s a cool name; I wish my name was Denny, but my name is Steve.” “Steve, like Stevarino?” he asked. “Yes,” I answered.”How old are you Denny?” “How old am I now, Mommy?” he asked his mother as she slowly came over from the next aisle. “You’re fifteen-years-old Denny; now be a good boy and let the man pass by.” I acknowledged her and continued to talk to Denny for several more minutes about summer, bicycles and school. I watched his brown eyes dance with excitement, because he was the center of someone’s attention. He then abruptly turned and headed toward the toy section. Denny’s mom had a puzzled look on her face and thanked me for taking the time to talk with her son. She told me that most people wouldn’t even look at him, much less talk to him. I told her that it was my pleasure and then I said something I have no idea where it came from, other than by the prompting of the Holy Spirit. I told her that there are plenty of red, yellow, and pink roses in God’s Garden; however, “Blue Roses” are very rare and should be appreciated for their beauty and distinctiveness. You see, Denny is a Blue Rose and if someone doesn’t stop and smell that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness, then they’ve missed a blessing from God. She was silent for a second, then with a tear in her eye she asked, “Who are you?” Without thinking I said, “Oh, I’m probably just a dandelion, but I sure love living in God’s garden.” She reached out, squeezed my hand and said, “God bless you!” and then I had tears in my eyes. May I suggest, the next time you see a BLUE ROSE, don’t turn your head and walk off. Take the time to smile and say hello. Why? Because this mother or father could be you. This could be your child, grandchild, niece or nephew. What a difference a moment can mean to that person or their family. From an old dandelion! Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. If this story in any way warmed your heart, please consider sharing it today. Remember. People forget what you said and what you have done, but not how you made them feel.
Are you a Steve that’s willing to talk to a blue rose or are you a dandelion that pass and don’t smell the rose?
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: There are 8 new wallpapers. Just go to “Pretty Links”, “Wallpapers”, and “New”.
Poetry Workshop: If you’re interesting in learning about poetry styles, you’re in luck. I’ll be doing a poetry workshop on March 12th at 8pm, USA. I’ll be doing this every second and forth Saturday of each month. This will be on Facebook, only. Join me for some fun, learning, and I can’t wait to teach you. If you want to be a part of this, tell me.
Ads:
Kissing the Irish Poetry: 1-18, we’ll be do St. Patrick’s poems.
Lab Rocks: 20-30, we’ll be doing poems about animals or nature.
An Update on my body: This news is not good. I tried to walk before, and I was just fine. I could have walk a few 20 steps. But, on February 26th, USA, I took my final steps. When I took my last step, I felt a VERY sharp pain in my back. The next day was like when I had my 12-hour surgery.
At 17, I had a major operation to put a steel rod in back. Without this rod, “Pretty Petty Poetry” will not be here. My organs would have shut down, and I would be in heaven.
Flash forward to now: I’m hoping I’ll see someone to help me figure out why am I so much in pain soon.
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. Plus, it’s a blast. You can bring your friends. Also, you can a poem or just listen.
Your Thoughts: We truly want your thoughts on this poem:
This one is a deep poem. Enjoy.
Sunshine
By-Amanda D. Petty
The clouds, cold gray rainfall had my soul.
No relief, just a flood in my heart.
Drowning, going under.
“God, help me.” I plead.
“Give me the sun back.” I cried.
Somehow He heard me.
Rain, dried up.
Clouds, no more.
Just see, blue skies,
Beautiful unknown flowers,
Sunshine.
Please, e-mail us at prettypetty2010@gmail.com or pyroatfire@yahoo.com with YOUR thoughts on this poem.
Poem of the Month:
No poem. :(
Lyrics of the Month: Poetry has a plethora of styles, and our ultimate favorite is lyrics.
I have wonderful friends. They stood by my side through my crazy times, bad days, and silly hours. Lately, I reunited with one of my childhood guy friend. He came out of the blue. I couldn’t believe it. Now, we’re getting know each other as adults. My other friend got me some ice cream without asking her. I know I can call them for anything. I’ve been blessed to have great friends.
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.ng 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.
Orthodox Sunday - Orthodox Christian
Saint David of Wales - Christian
Nineteen Day Fast * - Baha'i (begins sundown)
Purim * - Jewish (begins sundown)
Magha Puja Day ** -Buddhist
Holi ** - Hindu
Hola Mohalla - Sikh
L. Ron Hubbard birthday - Scientology
St Patrick's Day - Christian
Saint Joseph's Day - Christian
Ostara * - Wicca/Pagan (begins sundown)
Mabon * - Wicca/Pagan
Naw Ruz (New Year) * - Baha'i (begins sundown)
Norooz (New Year) - Persian/Zoroastrian
New Year - Hindu
Ramayana ** - Hindu
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Christian
Ramanavami ** - Hindu
Birth of Prophet Zarathushtra ** - Zoroastrian
Palm Sunday - Christian
The World’s Holidays: This will be celebrating all the holidays in the world. If I miss any, please tell me.
Aruba: March 18th, Flag Day
Bangladesh: March 26th, Independence Day
Bulgaria: March 3rd, Liberation Day
Ghana: March 6th, Independence Day
Greece: March 25th, Independence Day
Guam: 1st Monday of March: Discovery Day
Ireland: March 17th, St. Patrick Day
Mauritius: March 12th, Independence Day
Namibia: March 21st, Independence Day
Pakistan: March 23rd, Republic Day
Tunisia: March 20th, Independence Day
Virgin Islands: March 27th, Transfer 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.
March Monthly Observances
Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Red Cross Month
Bell Peppers and Broccoli Month
Berries and Cherries Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Child Life Month
Colic Awareness Month
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Credit Education Month
Deep Vein Thrombosis Month
*Deaf History Month (3/13 to 4/15)
Employee Spirit Month
Endometriosis Month
Exotic Winter Fruit & Leeks and Green Onions Month
Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science & Engineering Month
Honor Society Awareness Month
Humorists Are Artists Month
International Expect Success Month
International Ideas Month
International Listening Awareness Month
International Mirth Month
International Women's Month
Irish-American Heritage Month
Malignant Hypertension Awareness & Training Month
Music In Our Schools Month
National Athletic Training Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Cheerleading Safety Month
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month
National Clean Up Your IRS Act Month
National Color Therapy Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Craft Month
National Ethics Awareness Month
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month
National Eye Donor Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month
National Kidney Month
National Kite Month (3/29-5/3)
National March Into Literacy Month
National Nutrition Month
National On-Hold Month
National Peanut Month
National Social Work Month
National Umbrella Month
National Women's History Month
Optimism Month
Play The Recorder Month
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Save Your Vision Month
Sing With Your Child Month
Small Press Month
Spiritual Wellness Month
Supply Management Month
Transgender Month of Action for Healthcare Equality
Trisomy Awareness Month
Women's History Month
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Youth Art Month
National Week of The Ocean Festival Sea-son: 3/13 - 6/8
March Weekly Observances
Iditarod Race: 1-16
*National Cheerleading Week: 1-7
*National Ghostwriters Week: 1-7
*National Write A Letter of Appreciation Week: 1-7
*Universal Human Beings Week: 1-7
*Will Eisner Week: 1-7
Celebrate Your Name Week: (First Full Week)
National Consumer Protection Week: 2-8
National Pancake Week: 2-8
National Pet Sitters Week: 2-8
National Schools Social Work Week: 2-8
National Severe Storm Preparedness Week: 2-8
National Sleep Awareness Week: 2-8
National Words Matter Week: 2-8
Professional Pet Sitters Week: 2-8
Read an E-Book Week: 2-8
Return The Borrowed Books Week: 2-8
Save Your Vision Week: 2-8
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: 2-8
Tele-commuter Appreciation Week: 2-8
Women in Construction Week: 2-8
Newspaper in Education Week: 3-7
National School Breakfast Week: 3-7
Share A Story - Shape A Future Week: 3-7
Women of Aviation Worldwide Week: 3-9
Crufts (World’s Largest Dog Show): 6-9
Festival of Owls Week: (First Full Week)
American Crossword Puzzle Weekend: 7-9
National Rattlesnake Roundup: (Second Weekend)
American Council on Education: 8-11
National Procrastination Week: 8-14
*Universal Women's Week: 8-14
National Agriculture Week: 9-14
Teen Tech Week: 9-15
Girl Scout Week: 10-15 (Always the week with March 12)
International Brain Awareness Week: 10-16
Stand Up! LGBT Awareness Week: 10-14 (Against homophobic bullying)
*Turkey Vultures Return to the Living Sign: 11-17
American Chocolate Week: (Third Full Week)
Campfire USA Birthday Week: (Third Full Week)
Health Information Professionals Week: 16-22
National Animal Poison Prevention Week: (Third Full Week)
National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week: 16-22
Termite Awareness Week: 16-22
Flood Safety Awareness Week: 17-21
Act Happy Week: (Starts on Third Monday)
Flood Awareness Week: 17-21
Wellderly Week: (Third Monday - Sunday Week)
Wildlife Week: 17-23
World Folktales & Fables Week: 17-23
National Cherry Blossom Festival: 20-4/13
*Week of Solidarity with People's Struggling Against Racism & Discrimination: 21-27
Tsunami Awareness Week: 23-29
Pediatric Nurse Practioner Week: 23-29
National Protocol Officer's Week: (Last Week)
National Cleaning Week: (Last Week)
Meat Free Week: 24-30
National LGBT Health Awareness Week: 24-28
NanoDays: 29-4/6
International Listening Weekend: 28-29
YoYo and Skill Toy Weekend: 29-30
National Week of the Ocean: 30-4/5
Root Canal Awareness Week: 30-4/5
March Daily Observances
*Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day: 1
*Black Women in Jazz Day: 1
*Endometriosis Day or Wear Yellow Day: 1
*National Horse Protection Day: 1
*National Peanut Lovers Day: 1
*Peace Corps Day: 1
*Pig Day: 1
*Plan a Solo Vacation Day: 1
*Refired, Not Retired Day: 1
*Saint David's Day: 1
Sock Monkey Day: (First Saturday)
*World Compliment Day: 1
*Zero Discrimination Day: 1
Academy Awards Night: 2
Daughters' and Sons' Day: (First Sunday in March)
*Dr. Seuss Day: 2
Iditarod Begins: (First Sunday in March)
Losar: 2
Namesake Day: (First Sunday)
National Frozen Food Day: 2
Casimir Pulaski Day: (First Monday in March)
Fun Facts About Names Day: (First Monday)
*I Want You To Be Happy Day: 3
*World Wildlife Day: 3
*National Anthem Day: 3
*NEA's Read Across America Day: 3 (Nearest School Day to Dr. Seuss's Birthday 3/2)
*Princess Day: 3
*What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs? Day: 3
Fasching: 4
Mardi Gras: 4
Pancake Day: 4
Paczki Day: 4 (On Shrove Tuesday)
Shrovetide: 4
*Benjamin Harrison Day: 4
*Courageous Follower Day: 4
*Holy Experiment Day: 4
*International Scrapbooking Industry Day: 4
*March Forth-Do Something Day: 4
*National Grammar Day: 4
National Pancake Day (IHOP): 4
*Old Inauguration Day: 4
Peace Corp Day: (First Tuesday in March - observed)
*Toy Soldier Day: 4
Unique Names Day: (First Tuesday)
Discover What Your Name Means Day: (First Wednesday)
*National Absinthe Day: 5
*Saint Piran's Day: 5
*Day of The Dude: 6
Nametag Day: (First Thursday)
*Oreo Cookie Day: 6
*Sofia Kovalevsky Math Day: 6
World Book Day: 6
*Cereal Day: 7
Employee Appreciation Day: (First Friday)
Middle Name Pride Day: (Second Friday)
World Day of Prayer: (First Friday)
Dress in Blue Day: (First Friday)
*National Be Heard Day: 7
National Doodle Day: 7
*National Cereal Day: 7
National Day of Unplugging: 7-8
*Day for Women's Rights & International Peace: 8
Genealogy Day: (Second Saturday)
*Girls Write Now Day: 8
International Fanny Pack Day: (Second Saturday)
*International Women's Day: 8
*International Working Women's Day: 8
*National Proofreading Day: 8
*National Peanut Cluster Day: 8
*Barbie Day: 9
Check Your Batteries Day: (Second Sunday)
*Get over It Day: 9
*Joe Franklin Day: 9
*Panic Day: 9
*International Day of Awesomeness: 10
*Land Line Telephone Day: 10
*Mario Day: 10
*Salvation Army Day: 10
*US Paper Money Day: 10
*Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: 10
*Dream 2014 Day: 11
*Johnny Appleseed Day: 11
Organize Your Home Office Day: (Second Tuesday)
*World Plumbing Day: 11
*Girl Scout Birthday Day: 12
Registered Dietitian Day: (Second Wednesday)
World Math’s Day: 12 NOTE: This happens only on uneven years.
*Donald Duck Day: 13
*Earmuffs Day: 13
*Good Samaritan Involvement Day: 13
*K-9 Veterans Day: 13
*Ken Day: 13 (the doll)
*L. Ron Hubbard Day: 13
*National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day: 13
*Smart & Sexy Day: 13
Ta'Anit Esther: 13
World Kidney Day: (Second Thursday)
*International Ask A Question Day: 14
*MOTH-ER Day: 14
*Potato Chip Day: 14
*Pi Day (as in the math pie = 3.14159265 etc.): 14
World Sleep Day: 14
*Brutus Day: 15
*Buzzards Day: 15
*Ides of March: 15
International Sports Car Racing Day: (Third Saturday)
*International Day of Action Against Canadian Seal Slaughter: 15
National Quilting Day: (Third Saturday)
*True Confessions Day: 15
*World Consumer Rights Day: 15
Freedom of Information Day: 16
Corn Dog Day: (Third Saturday)
*Curlew Day: 16
*Goddard Day: 16
*Lips Appreciation Day: 16
Purim: 16
*St. Urho's Day: 16
*Campfire Girls Day: 17
*St. Patrick's Day: 17
*National Irish Coffee Day: 17
Well-Elderly or Wellderly Day: (Third Monday)
*Awkward Moments Day: 18
*Forgive Mom and Dad Day: 18
*National Biodiesel Day: 18
*Client's Day: 19
Goddess of Fertility Day: (Day before the Spring Equinox)
Kick Butts Day: (Third Wednesday)
*National Chocolate Caramel Day: 19
*Operation Iraqi Freedom Day: 19
*Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day: 19
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day: (Third Thursday)
*Atheist Pride Day: 20
*Bed-in For Peace Day: 20
Companies That Care Day: (Third Thursday)
*Great American Meat Out Day: 20
International Astrology Day: 20
*International Day of Happiness: 20
*French Language Day: 20
*Kiss Your Fiancée Day: 20
*National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: 20
Ostara: 20 (Spring Equinox)
*Proposal Day: 20
*Now Ruz: 20 (Persian New Year)
*Snowman Burning Day: 20
Vernal Equinox (Spring): 20
World Storytelling Day: 20
*Won't You Be My Neighbor Day: 20
*World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People: 20
*Afghanistan Day: 21
*Brain Injury Awareness Day: 21
*International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: 21
*International Day of Forests and The Tree: 21
*International Day of Nowruz: 21
*Memory Day: 21
*National Common Courtesy Day: 21
*National Day of Action On Syringe Exchange: 21
National Puppy Day: 21
*National Single Parent Day: 21
*Poetry Day: 21
*Spring Fairy Fun Day: 21
*World Down Syndrome Day: 21
*As Young As You Feel Day: 22
*Education and Sharing Day: 22
*International Day of The Seal: 22
*International Goof-off Day: 22
*World Day for Water Day: 22
*World Day of Metta: 22
*Black Marriage Day: 23
*International Puppy Day: 23
*Near Miss Day: 23
*OK Day: 23
*World Meteorological Day: 23
*International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations
and for Dignity of Victims: 24
*National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day: 24
*World Tuberculosis Day: 24
American Diabetes Association Alert Day: (Fourth Tuesday)
*International Day of Remembrance of The Victims of Slavery and The Transatlantic: 25
*International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members: 25
National Agriculture Day: 25
*National Day of Celebration of Greek & American Democracy: 25
*National Medal of Honor Day: 25
*Old New Year's Day: 25
*Pecan Day: 25
*Tolkien Reading Day: 25
*Vaffeldagen (Waffle Day): 25
International Sister Cities Day: 26-28
*Legal Assistants Day: 26
*Make Up Your Own Holiday Day: 26
Manatee Appreciation Day: (Last Wednesday)
*Purple Day: 26
*Spinach Day: 26
*Celebrate Exchange Day: 27
*Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day: 27
*Viagra Day: 27
*Barnum & Bailey Day: 28
*Virtual Advocacy Day: 28
*Weed Appreciation Day: 28
*Knights of Columbus Founders Day: 29
*National Mom & Pop Business Owner's Day: 29
*Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day: 29
*Texas Loves The Children Day: 29
*Doctors Day: 30
*Grass Is Always Browner On The Other Side Of The Fence Day: 30
*I Am In Control Day: 30
Mothering Sunday: 30
*Pencil Day: 30
*Torrents Day: 30
*Bunsen Burner Day: 31
*Cesar Chavez Day: 31
*National "She's Funny That Way" Day: 31
*Terri's Day: 31