HAPPY MAY DAY!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Military Honors
For gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States, our brave service members are awarded the Silver Star. This is the third highest decoration a soldier can receive. SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY salutes these brave men and women who have shown heroism, bravery, and sacrifice in the face of battle. We salute you and give you our undying thanks for your service.
Religious Holidays
Today you may see people holding hands and bowing their heads for the NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. Just about every President, going back all the way to George Washington, has issued a call for prayer, thanksgiving, fasting and humility. It doesn’t matter your religion, in my opinion, if you want to pray, in your way, then go ahead. Billy Graham led services for about 20,000 on the steps of the Capitol in 1951 and later that year the National Day of Prayer became a proclamation. Pray for our country, our leaders, each other, and ourselves, it is much needed.
One of the great things about our country is that you have the freedom to not only worship how you want, but you have the freedom to not worship. Some believed that the National Day of Prayer violated the 1st Amendment, mixing government and religion and subsequently founded the NATIONAL DAY OF REASON in 2003. We definitely need reason as well, though I don’t see why the two have to be mutually exclusive. My Uncle Vic was a high school science teacher and a Pastor. My Dad was a leader of our church for many years and a well-respected chemist. Everyone has to follow their own path, and I think it is all right if those paths cross from time to time.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
Every school has someone who is part teacher, part administrator, part boss and part friend. They are an influencer, a community liaison and even direct traffic. These folks are truly superheroes and SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ DAY gives them their due. Give your principal a big high five or a fist bump the next time you see them and thank them for what they do.
Education and Information
LAW DAY is another day to reflect on the values of our country. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are the backbone of our country and guarantee every citizen rights and freedoms. These are disputed and challenged at times, and that’s where the courts come in. It’s not a perfect system, but it’s what we have, and I am glad it’s ours.
“Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.” – Mark Twain
NATIONAL LOYALTY DAY has been proclaimed by every President since 1959 and reaffirms our allegiance and patriotism about our great country. Doesn’t matter your politics, your background, your ideals, if you are a citizen, you are an American and that is something to be proud of.
Spring Flings
MAY DAY is celebrated in many countries and ushers in the season of Summer. It is situated halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice and calls for a joyful celebration as the warmer weather moves in. Dancing around the May Pole, crowning the May Queen and celebrating Walpurgis Night are just some of the festivities. It sounds like a lot of fun.
On Today’s Menu…
Our dessert of the day has many layers to explore. NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAY brings the chocolate, cream, Jell-O and whatever else who want to add. Light and airy, this dessert will satisfy without filling you up.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
National Brothers and Sisters Day
National Truffle Day
National Space Day
National Life Insurance Day
World Tuna Day
National No Pants Day
On this day…
1840 – The first postage stamp is issued – in England – and is called the Penny Black
1851 – The first world’s fair opens in London and is known as The Great Exhibition
1884 – Moses Fleetwood Walker plays in his first Major League baseball game and is the first African American to do so. He had played for the University of Michigan and went on to catch one season for the Toledo Blue Stockings
1893 – The Chicago World’s Fair – or the Columbian Exposition – opens
1901 – The Pan-American Exposition opens in Buffalo, New York
1931 – The Empire State Building is dedicated
1941 – Citizen Kane premiers in New York City
1960 – Francis Gary Powers’ plane is shot down over the Soviet Union sparking the U-2 Incident
1971 – Amtrak starts rolling down the tracks
1982 – The World’s Fair at Knoxville Tennessee opens, and I was fortunate enough to have been there
2004 – The European Union grows as it adds Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Estonia, Slovenia, Malta, Lithuania, and Latvia to its membership
Happy Birthday to…
Calamity Jane (1852-1903)
One wild woman who could hang with the best of them in the old West
Anna Jarvis (1864-1948)
Started Mother’s Day
Kate Smith (1909-1986)
The “first lady of radio” is known for her rendition of God Bless America and for her popular radio show Kate Smith Sings
Scott Carpenter (1925-2007)
This astronaut was part of the Mercury 7
Judy Collins (1939- )
She sang Both Sides Now and Send in the Clowns and won a Grammy for it
Max Robinson (1939-1988)
He was the first African American news anchor
John Woo (1946- )
This director’s specialty is action and he brings it to us in The Killer (1989), Face Off (1997) and Windtalkers (2002)
Tim McGraw (1967- )
This talented entertainer gives us hits such as I Like It, I Love It (1994), My best Friend (1999) and Live Like You Were Dying (2004)
Wes Anderson (1969- )
This writer and director keeps the quirky comedies coming with The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and Isle of Dogs (2018)
Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for our brave men and women who serve in the military. Without their service and sacrifice we would not be the country we are today. Protect and guide our armed forces as they serve around the world. I ask this in Your name, Jesus, Amen.
Enjoy the day and make it your own
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Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; on this day.com
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