Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter
September
1st, – We will never
forget, God bless the USA, Happy Yom Kippur, Happy Rosh
Hashanah,
Hello and welcome
to Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter, and this will be a monthly newsletter.
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: Have you noticed
your career or job started when you’re playing as a little child? When I was
about 8 or 9 years old, I played office and put on these little programs for my
family and dolls. I even had newsletters for the family, only. I didn’t know it
then but it was preparing me for this business. Now, I’m doing poetry readings
and everything. I guess, it was meant to be. Is it weird that doing this,
“Pretty Petty Poetry” and everything that goes with it: emotions, newsletters,
being patience towards the clients, and teaching Eric, come so natural to me?
You can say that I was taught by Heavenly Father how to do this. True, it’s
difficult. But, if I didn’t know what to do for this business, this will not be
alive. Yes, I called this business alive. To me, it is. I feel, actually feel,
Christ moving my hand to the keys. Because of my accident, my brain can’t
process things as quickly like a non-handicapped person. But, with His Spirit,
I’m making a secret dream come true. With Him, I am moving mountains. I have a
deep quote on my wall, “Faith makes things possible, not easy”. I know “Pretty
Petty Poetry” is true, real, deep faith. I know with Christ on my side in this business,
His words are transforming people through me. I know the LDS Church is true,
and I’m teaching you. I am beyond blessed for this gift of poetry. I know
President Thomas S. Monson is a true Prophet of God. I know the Scriptures
change lives. I say these things, in Thy name, Jesus Christ, Amen.
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14 years ago, hell came to USA. I remember that
day too. I was in my bed watching TV. Every morning, I watch the news. Well,
the morning of September 11th, 2001, I thought it was a same
morning. But, I was wrong. As I watched the events unfolding, I couldn’t get my
brain understand. I still don’t comprehend it. I will not tell it because it
still hurts. I needed my parents to hold me because I felt so cold and alone. I
started to listen to Christmas music because I felt Christ’s love in those
songs.
If you had a loved-one on that day, I am
very sorry for your lost. I truly wish I could bring them back. Sadly, I
cannot. My prayers are with you. R.I.P. Loved-Ones. We feel your sorrow.
My Spiritual
Thoughts: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints/Mormon:
The Will of God has a different
plan that we have.
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: On the 9th, I will have my dental surgery. Instead of a
filler, I need an implant. I talked to Eric about it. He will take over “Pretty
Petty Poetry”. I don’t know how much time I need off. I am thinking two days.
Pretty Pets,
please do not give Eric hard requests. He just knows the easy styles. If you
can wait, I will write the hard styles for you. Still use my email address,
Eric will write for you.
Eric News: He did two more styles: Light or Dark and Vertebrate
Poem.
An Unknown Helper: On Facebook, you have to pay
to get an ad of a page to be suggested for “Likes”. Well, one of our Pretty
Pets, paid for our Facebook page to be suggested. To this person, we, Eric and
I, thanked you for this kind of support. I can’t speak for Eric; but, I can
speak for myself. You are a very special person to me. You just built up my
confidence to do “Pretty Petty Poetry”. Thank you.
Pretty Pets Chat: The “Hang-Out with A Poet” has
changed to “Pretty Pets Chat”. Eric couldn’t make it because of his work
schedule. But, we had 5 fans. I got to know the Pets better. We just talk, and
some asked questions. The next Pretty Pets Chat will be next year sometime.
I’m sorry that it was a very
short noticed. I wanted Eric to be there. But, his schedule wouldn’t allow it.
But, I promise, next time, I will let you know months ahead.
ATTENTION TO ALL POETS: I and Eric are looking for
help for the kid’s issues only. This issue called for teaching to the 8-21
years old.
“Pretty Petty Poetry” is a
team. Eric and I talk about the poems, styles. I believe in being equal. 50% is
mine and 50% is Eric. When we get someone, it will be 25%, 25%, 25%. We will
help you. Such as: October’s issue: it’s about Halloween. The poem NEEDS to teach English. Also, it got to
be light, fun. We will help you in learning the styles. Like I said, this is a
team.
If you want more information,
please, contact us on Facebook.
Linda Tolman: I asked my friend and my Visiting Teacher,
Linda Tolman, to help Doug with my physical therapist. Because of Doug’s busy
schedule, he can come only once week; and I need PT twice or three times a week.
If you know me, I always follow the Holy Ghost. When I first saw Linda, I had a
feeling to ask her. But, I didn’t know her. When I got to know her, I asked.
She said… Doug will train her on September 2nd.
Pretty Petty Club: It will
be on Friday, December 4th, at 7:00 pm (Mountain Standard Time) in
Liberty, Utah, USA. If you want to come, come. The readings are in the LDS church
in Eden, Utah, USA. EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS
WELCOME! I just have one request. If you come, tell me because I’ve got a list
to know how many copies of my poems to make.
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. If you want to give a comment, you can. 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.
If you come, please bring your favorite
Christmas poem. It will be a Christmas feel.
Your Thoughts: We
truly want your thoughts on this poem:
This is by my friend, Marissa Shepherd. She
wrote this at 15. Now, she’s in her early 20’s. In my opinion, this poem is
beyond her years.
Choices
Me. I am light.
I am darkness.
I am whatever I choose to be.
My life, a maze with which there is
no end.
It twists and turns
and changes with every choice I
make.
The walls rise high above my head,
blocking my chance of foresight,
touching the distant, unreachable
sky.
I know only what I see up to the
next turn.
Me. I am chaos.
I am peace.
My choices are my own.
My consequences mine to choose.
Inner demons creep and crawl in my
darkest shadow.
It is my choice. Do I stop and let
them come?
Or do I continue on through this
maze of life?
Whispering voices echo all around
me.
They say, choose this way, choose
that.
Their whispers entice, but their
purpose is clear.
They want what is mine, what I hold
And what I hold
Are my choices.
Marissa
Shepherd
Please, e-mail us at prettypetty2010@gmail.com or pyroatfire@yahoo.om with YOUR
thoughts on this poem.
Poem of the Month: This is
by my partner. He wrote this when he was 15. Enjoy.
Angel
By-Eric
Brown
As
water falls
some
say
it is
angels
crying
for us
in
this wicked world.
Where
pain
and
suffering comes
full
circle
all
the time,
angels
are our guardians
from
the devil.
Who
wants us
as a
prize
to
play as a puppet on strings.
We
are a
heavenly
being
that
is part of God’s
great
plan.
Satan
is wanting us to sin
so
that he can wrap us
In
those
chains
of hell.
If we
let it be
God
and us
can
be forever one.
We
can overcome Satan
if we
rely on God.
We
are a
promised
people if
we
want to be.
Satan
plan is
nothing
compared
the
plan of God.
We
are the true prized
possession
of God.
We
are the youth of the
promised
nation
and
of the promised generation.
Satan
is working hard to
bring
us down
so
that he can make us as
miserable
as he is.
Angels
are watching.
Angels
are
Our
guardians
We
are the
chosen
youth.
Choose
to be
righteous.
Lyrics of the Month: Poetry
has a plethora of styles, and our ultimate favorite is lyrics.
I posted the video of me
walking with Doug, my PT, on Facebook to just my friends and families. Well, I had
753 views and 5 shares.
I’m getting very emotional
right now, please bear with me. What can I truly say? To those who are my
Facebook Friends, I’m totally speechless. Seeing the support truly overwhelmed
me. All of my life, I wanted to actually walk. As a child, I had a physical therapist.
So, I knew, right off, what I was getting myself into. But, this, the support,
over me walking, is… All I can say, thank you. Thanks for supporting me in
“Pretty Petty Poetry”, my life, and my walking. I cannot ask for the greatest
fans. Dreams DO come true!
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.
Ecclesiastical year begins - Orthodox
Christian
Krishna
Janmashtami ** - Hindu
Nativity of Mary - Christian
Elevation of the Life Giving Cross - Holy
Cross Day Christian
Rosh Hashanah * - Jewish
(begins sundown)
Ganesh Chaturthi ** - Hindu
Paryushana
Parva ** - Jain
Waqf al Arafa - Hajj * - Islam (begins
sundown)
Yom Kippur * - Jewish
(begins sundown)
Mabon * - Wicca/Pagan (begins
sundown)
Ostara * - Wicca/Pagan
(begins sundown)
Eid al
Adha - Sacrifice Day * - Islam (begins
sundown)
Meskel - Ethiopian Orthodox Christian
Sukkot * - Jewish (begins
sundown)
Michael and All Angels - Christian
The World’s Holidays: This will be
celebrating all the holidays in the world. If I miss any, please tell me.
Andorra:
September 8th, Our Lady of Meritxell Day
Armenia:
September 21st, Independence Day
Belize: September
21st, Independence Day
Botswana:
September 30th, Independence Day (Botswana Day)
Brazil: September
7th, Independence Day
Chile: September
18th, Independence Day
Costa Rica:
September 15th, Independence Day
El Salvador:
September 15th, Independence Day
Gibraltar:
September 10th, National Day
Guatemala:
September 15th, Independence Day
Guinea-Bissau:
September 24th, Independence Day
Honduras:
September 15th, Independence Day
Libya: September
1st, Revolution Day
Mali: September
22nd, Independence Day
Malta: September
21st, Independence Day
Mexico: September
16th, Independence Day
Nicaragua:
September 15th, Independence Day
North Korea:
September 9th, Founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Papua New Guinea:
September 16th, Independence Day
Qatar: September
3rd, Independence Day
St. Kitts and
Nevis: September 19th, Independence Day
San Marino:
September 3rd, Founding of the Republic
Saudi Arabia:
September 23rd, Unification of the Kingdom
Slovakia:
September 1st, Constitution Day
Swaziland:
September 6th, Independence Day
Tajikistan:
September 9th, Independence Day (or National Day)
Uzbekistan:
September 1st, Independence Day
Vietnam:
September 2nd, 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.
September Monthly Observances
AKC Responsible
Dog Ownership Month
All American
Breakfast Month
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder Month
Atrial
Fibrillation Month
Baby Safety Month
Backpack Safety
America Month
Be Kind To
Editors & Writers Month
Bourbon Heritage
Month
Childrens' Good
Manners Month
Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month
Chili Peppers and
Figs Month
Cholesterol
Education Month
College Savings
Month
Eat Chicken Month
Fall Hat Month
Go Wild During
California Wild Rice Month
Great American
Low-Cholesterol, Low-fat Pizza Bake Month
Gynecology Cancer
Awareness Month
Happy Cat Month
Hunger Action
Month
International or
National Guide Dogs Month
International
People Skills Month
International
Self-Awareness Month
International
Strategic Thinking Month
International
Square Dancing Month
Library Card
Sign-up Month
(World) Leukemia
and Lymphoma Awareness Month
National Recovery
Month
Million Minute
Family Challenge (September-December)
Mold Awareness
Month
National Campus
Safety Awareness Month
National Chicken
Month
National Child
Awareness Month
National
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Coupon
Month
National DNA,
Geonomics & Stem Cell Education Month
National Fruit
and Veggies Month
National Head
Lice Prevention Month
National Home
Furnishings Month
National Honey
Month
National Infant
Mortality Awareness Month
National ITP
Awareness Month
National Mushroom
Month
National Organic
Harvest Month
National
Osteopathic Medicine Month
National Ovarian
Cancer Awareness Month (Gov't)
National Pet
Memorial Month
National Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month
National Prime
Beef Month
National Prosper Where
You Are Planted Month
National Save A
Tiger Month
National Sewing
Month
National Service
Dog Month
National Sickle
Cell Month
Ovarian Cancer
Awareness Month (www.ovarian.org)
National Piano
Month
National
Preparedness Month
National Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month
National Rice
Month
National Shake
Month (Ice Cream)
National Skin
Care Awareness Month
National
Wilderness Month
One-on-One Month
Passion Fruit and
Peach Month
Peas and Radish
Month
Pediatric Cancer
Awareness Month
Pleasure Your
Mate Month
Save The Koala
Month
Sea Cadet Month
Self Improvement
Month
September Is
Healthy Aging Month
Shameless
Promotion Month
Sports and Home
Eye Health & Safety Month
Subliminal
Communications Month
Superior
Relationships Month
Update Your
Resume Month
Whole Grains
Month
Women's
Friendship Month
World Alzheimer's
Month
World Animal
Remembrance Month
National Hispanic
Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
September Weekly Observances
*International
Enthusiasm Week: 1-7
*National
Nutrition Week: 1-7 (UNICEF-India)
National Payroll
Week: (First Week)
National Waffle
Week: (First Week)
*Self-University
Week: 1-7
Play Days:
(Tuesday thru Saturday after Labor Day)
Popcorn Days:
(First Weekend after Labor Day)
Substitute
Teacher Appreciation Week: (First Full Week)
National Assisted
Living Week: 7-13
Suicide
Prevention Week: 7-15
Line Dance Week:
(Starts second Monday thru Saturday)
Hummingbird
Celebration: 11-14
Child Passenger
Safety Week: 14-20
Dating and Life
Coach Recognition Week: 14-20
International
Housekeepers Week: (Second Full Week)
National Truck
Driver Appreciation Week: 14-20
Pollution
Prevention Week: (Third Week)
Prostate Cancer
Awareness Week: (Third Week)
Balance Awareness
Week: (Third Week)
National Love
Your Files Week: (Third Full: Monday - Friday)
National Postdoc
Appreciation Week: 15-19
*Constitution
Week: 17-23
Farm Animal
Awareness Week: (Stars on third Saturday)
Banned Books
Week: (Last Week)
Build A Better
Image Week: (Third Full Week)
Deaf Dog
Awareness Week: (Last Full Week)
Deaf Awareness
Week: (Last Week)
National Clean
Hands Week: (Third Full Week)
National Farm
& Ranch Safety and Health Week: (Third Full Week)
National Indoor
Plant Week: (Third Full Week)
National
Rehabilitation Awareness Week: (Third Full Week)
National Singles
Week: (Last Full Week)
National Dog
Week: (Last week)
National
Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week: 21-27
National Keep
Kids Creative Week: (Last Week)
Remember to
Register to Vote Week: (Last Week)
Sea Otter
Awareness Week: (Last Week)
Tolkien Week:
(Third Week)
World Reflexology
Week: (Last Full Week)
International
Interpreters and Translators Week: (Last Full Week)
International
Women's E-Commerce Days: 22-29
World Hearing Aid
Awareness Week: (Last Week September)
National Chimney
Safety Week: 28-10/4 (Week before Fire Prevention Week)
Fall Astronomy
Week: 29-10/5
September Daily Observances
*Building and
Code Staff Appreciation Day: 1
*Calendar
Adjustment Day: 1
*Chicken Boy's
Day: 1
*Emma M. Nutt
Day: 1
Great Bathtub
Race: 1 (Always on Labor Day)
*International
Day of Awareness for the Dolphins of Taiji: 1
Labor Day: 1
*National No
Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day: 1
*Save Japan's
Dolphins Day: 1 ( USA)
*Toy Tips
Executive Toy Test Day: 1
*Bison-ten Yell
Day: 2
*V-J Day: 2
Another Look
Unlimited Day: (Day after Labor Day)
*National
Wildlife Day: 4
*Newspaper
Carrier Day: 4
*Be Late For
Something Day: 5
Bring Your
Manners To Work Day: (First Friday)
*International
Day of Charity: 5
*Jury Rights Day:
5
National Lazy
Mom's Day: (First Friday)
*Google
Commemoration (Founded) Day: 7
*Grandma Moses
Day: 7
Grandparent's Day: (First Sunday after Labor
Day)
*"Neither
Snow nor Rain" Day: 7
*Salami Day: 7
*International
Literacy Day: 8
*Pardon Day: 8
*Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day: 8
*Virgin Mary Day
(birthday): 8
*World Physical
Therapy Day: 8
National
Boss/Employee Exchange Day: First Monday after Labor Day)
*Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders Day: 9
*Wonderful
Weirdoes Day: 9
*Swap Ideas Day:
10
*(World) Suicide
Prevention Day: 10
Odd Day: 11
*Libraries
Remember Day: 11
*National Day of
Service and Remembrance: 11
*Patriot Day: 11
*Remember Freedom
Day: 11
Banana Day:
(Second Friday)
*International
Day for South-South Cooperation: 12
Stand Up To
Cancer Day: (Second Friday)
*Video Games Day:
12
Farmers' Consumer
Awareness Day: (Second Saturday)
International
Drive Your Studebaker Day: (Second Saturday)
*International
Chocolate Day: 13
*Kids Take Over
The Kitchen Day: 13
*National Celiac
Awareness Day: 13
National
Hollering Day: (Second Saturday)
National Iguana
Awareness Day: (Second Saturday)
*National Peanut
Day: 13
Prairie Day:
(Second Saturday)
*Roald Dahl Day:
13
Yom Kippur: 13
Miss America
Pageant: 14
National Hug Your
Hound Day: (Second Sunday)
*National Kreme
Filled Donut Day: 14
National Pet
Memorial Day: (Second Sunday)
Pet Rock Day:
(Second Sunday)
*8-Track Tape
Day: 15
*Felt Hat Day: 15
*Google.com Day:
15
*Greenpeace Day:
15
*International
Day of Democracy: 15
*International
Dot Day: 15
*LGBT Center Awareness
Day: 15
*Anne Bradstreet
Day: 16
Get Ready Day:
(Third Tuesday)
*International
Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: 16
*Mayflower Day:
16
*National
Guacamole Day: 16
*Stay Away From
Seattle Day: 16
*Stepfamily Day:
16
*Trail of Tears
Commemoration Day: 16
*Citizenship Day:
17
*Constitution
Day: 17
*International
Country Music Day: 17
National
Rehabilitation Day: (Wednesday of Third Week)
School Backpack
Awareness Day: (Third Wednesday)
*Time's Up Day:
17
*VFW Ladies
Auxiliary Day: 17
*Air Force
Birthday: 18
*Chiropractic
Founders Day: 18
*Hug A Greeting
Card Writer Day: 18
*National
Cheeseburger Day: 18
*National
Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day: 18
*National
HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day: 18
*National Respect
Day: 18
Sukkot: 18
*World Water
Monitoring Day: 18
*Talk Like A
Pirate Day: 19
Clean Up The
World Weekend: (Third Weekend)
National POW/MIA
Recognition Day: (Third Friday)
National Trade
men Day: (Third Friday)
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day: (Third
Saturday)
Big Whopper Liar
Day: (Third Saturday)
Boys' and Girls'
Club Day for Kids: (Third Saturday)
International Eat
An Apple Day: (Third Saturday)
International
Coastal Cleanup Day: (Third Saturday)
National
Gymnastics Day: 20
National Seat
Check Saturday: 20
Puppy Mill
Awareness Day: (Third Saturday)
*International
Day of Peace: 21
Nickelodeon's
Worldwide Day of Play: 21
Wife Appreciation
Day: (Third Sunday)
*World's
Alzheimer's Day: 21
*American
Business Women's Day: 22
Autumnal Equinox
(Autumn): 22
*Car Free Day: 22
*Dear Diary Day:
22
*Elephant
Appreciation Day: 22
Family Day: 22
Family Day - Be
Involved. Stay Involved: (Fourth Monday)
*Hobbit Day: 22
*Ice Cream Cone
Day: 22
*International
Day of Radiant Peace: 22
*Mabon: 22
*National
Centenarian's Day: 22
*National Rock n'
Roll Dog Day: 22
*National White
Chocolate Day: 22
National Woman
Road Warrior Day: (Fourth Tuesday)
Family Day - A
Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids: (Fourth Monday)
*Innergize Day:
(Day after the Autumn Equinox)
*Celebrate
Bi-sexuality Day: 23
*Checkers Day or
Dogs in Politics Day: 23
National Voter
Registration Day: 23
*Restless Legs
Awareness Day: 23
National Women's
Health & Fitness Day: (Last Wednesday)
*Punctuation Day:
24
Rosh Hashanah: 24
*Schwenkfelder
Thanksgiving: 24
Banned Websites
Awareness Day: 25
*Math Story
Telling Day: 25
*National One-Hit
Wonder Day: 25
*National
Psychotherapy Day: 25
National Teach Ag
Day: (Fourth Thursday)
*(World) Ataxia
Awareness Day: 25
*World
Pharmacists Day: 25
Hug A Vegetarian
Day: (Last Friday)
*Johnny Appleseed
Day: 26
Love Note Day:
(Fourth Friday)
Save The Koala
Day: (Last Friday)
*Shamu the Whale
Day: 26
*World
Contraception Day: 26
*Ancestor
Appreciation Day: 27
Family Health and
Fitness Day USA: (Last Saturday)
Fish Amnesty Day:
(Fourth Saturday)
*Gay Men's
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: 27
*Google's
Birthday: 27
International
Lace Day: (Last Saturday)
International
Rabbit Day: (Fourth Saturday)
Kids Day (Kiwanis
Clubs): (Fourth Saturday)
National Hunting
and Fishing Day: (Fourth Saturday)
National Museum
Day: 27
National Public
Lands Day: (Last Saturday)
R.E.A.D. in
America Day: (Fourth Saturday)
Rape Abuse Incest
National Network Day: 27
Support Purple
for Platelets Day: 27
*World Tourism
Day: 27
*Fish Tank
Floorshow Night: 28
Gedaliah: 28
*National Drink
(root) Beer Day: 28
*National Good
Neighbor Day: 28
*International
Right To Know Day: 28
World Heart Day:
(Last Sunday)
*World Rabies
Day: 28
Gold Star
Mother's Day: (Last Sunday)
*MAGS Day: 29
*Mutation Day
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles): 29
*National Attend
Your Grandchild's Birth Day: 29
*International
Coffee Day: 29
*VFW Day: 29
World Maritime
Day: (Second Monday)
Ask A Stupid
Question Day: 30
*Blasphemy Day:
30
*Capitol Hill
Day: 30
*International
Translation Day: 30