Major Spoilers
The Hulk smashes his way onto the comic book pages on this day in 1962
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
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
NATIONAL LIPID DAY encourages us and warns us about our eating habits. Too much intake of cholesterol and fat can lead to Dyslipidemia, or too many lipids in the blood stream. This is the number one reason for cardiovascular disease. Elevated insulin levels and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to the problem as well. Move a little more, eat a little healthier and see where that takes you.
Starting in 1991, STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE DAY has become the largest single day food drive in America. The food is collected by your mailperson, and volunteers at the post office help organize the donations and get them to food banks across the area. All you have to do is give your donations to the letter carrier and you will have participated.
CORNELIA DE LANGE SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY shines a light on a genetic disorder that happens at birth but is hard to diagnose. Also called Amsterdam Dwarf Syndrome or Bushy Syndrome, it affects the physical and intellectual development of the child. Continuing research needs to be conducted to be able to better diagnose this disease and learn more about it. Visit the CdLS Awareness Day website.
Family and Friends
Every dog has its day and so do the moms who take care of them. NATIONAL DOG MOM’S DAY celebrates the moms who feed them, clean up after them, pamper them and love them. If you are a dog mom, give that pooch an extra hug and give yourself a pat on the back. This day was actually founded by Dig – The Dog Persons Dating App.
For Fun
Time to hit the mark with NATIONAL ARCHERY DAY. We celebrate one of the oldest sports that predates 2500 BCE when bows and arrows were used for hunting and battle. Today, they are still used for hunting but not so much in battle. The equipment has evolved a lot – even since my elementary school gym days where Mr. Tidd taught us how to shoot with the basic fiberglass recurve. Stabilizers, sights, and finger releases all help get the arrow to where you want it to go and the arrows themselves have become technological wonders. This is a fun sport that is good for upper body workouts, focus and always feeling the thrill of hitting your mark.
Next, we aim to hit the hole with NATIONAL MINIATURE GOLF DAY. Hit the ball through the blades of the windmill, bank it off the board exactly right and get that hole in one. After listening to my brother-in-law, I am fairly certain that South Carolina is one of the golf meccas of the U.S. and they host the US Pro Mini Golf Association Championship Tournament at Myrtle Beach. Yep, there is an association and a championship. Some of the courses out there are simply amazing, but if you can’t get out there, find one closer to home and have a good time.
This one is about the pot calling the kettle black. NATIONAL CLEAN UP YOUR ROOM DAY is more of a suggestion than a celebration. It is a good thing to be neat and tidy – organized and all that – and I am the last person to tell anyone to clean up your room – except my son – as a parent I have no problem being a hypocrite.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL SHRIMP DAY is not about short people but instead has us reaching for the cocktail sauce. Peel and eat, fried, mixed in with gumbo or salads or whatever your favorite way of dining on this delectable seafood should be on the menu today.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Mother’s Day
Eat What You Want Day
Foam Rolling Day
Twilight Zone Day
On This Day
1869 – The final spike is driven through the last rail to complete the Continental Railroad in Promontory Utah
1872 – Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman nominated to run for President – her nominating party – The Equal Rights Party – maybe we should bring that one back
1924 – J. Edgar Hoover takes over as director of the FBI
1940 – Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of England
1962 – Marvel releases the first issue of The Hulk – don’t make him mad
1975 – The first VCR, Betamax, goes on sale
1994 – Nelson Mandela goes from prisoner to President of South Africa
2002 – Robert Hanssen is sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of spying for Russia. He had infiltrated the FBI and is considered to be the most damaging spy to the U.S.
Happy Birthday to…
Thomas Lipton (1850-1931)
He knew a little something about brewing tea
John Louis Clarke (1881-1970)
Left without hearing or a voice due to scarlet fever when he was 2, he found his talent in carving and sculpting. His renderings of wildlife have been displayed all over the world including the Oval Office.
Fred Astaire (1899-1987)
Amazing actor and an even better dancer. One of the stories about him tells of a bystander who was watching him walk down the street and then saw him look down to see a nail on the ground. With barely a flick of his foot he ricocheted that nail off a brick wall with the sound of a gunshot.
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Maybelle Addington Carter (1909-1978)
Talented folk musician who was proficient on several instruments
Miuccia Prada (1949- )
This Italian designer knows her fashion
Dr. Ellen Ochoa (1958- )
She was the first Hispanic woman to go into space
Bono (1960- )
Front man and lead singer for U2, humanitarian and all-around good guy – With or Without You, he may not have found what he’s looking for, but in God’s Country he is Running to Stand Still
Linda Evangelista (1965- )
This super model was the face of Revlon and the Versace fashion house
Most Amazing LORD, we thank You for Your love, Your peace, and Your providence. May You continue to bless us and our country. I ask this in the name of 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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