Today, enjoy several calendars by Lois

May is named after the Greek goddess, Maia.

The month is a time of great celebrations

in the northern hemisphere. It is the time

when flowers emerge and crops begin to sprout.

DID YOU KNOW?

May is . . . .

National Salad Month,

National Egg Month,

National Barbecue Month,

National Hamburger Month,

and Fungal Infection Awareness Month in the U.S.

Important Days In May

Memorial Day or Decoration Day is observed, in most states of the United States, the last Monday in May. It is a legal holiday and is observed in memory of those who died while serving the United States in war. The graves of the war heroes are decorated with flowers. It was first observed in 1866.

Mother's Day was first observed in 1908. It was designated by Presidential proclamation, and was recognized officially by Congress and the President in 1914. It is celebrated in honor of Mothers on the second Sunday of May.

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday of May. The United States honors the men and women of the military services. The Armed Forces Day Celebration combined the Army, Navy, and the Air Force in 1950. Prior to that year, they had been held at separate times.

May - birthstone and flowers

Emerald is the birthstone for May.

Hawthorn and Lily of the Valley are the flowers for the month of May.

"What are the things that you can’t see that are
important? I would say justice, truth, humility,
service, compassion, love ... they’re the
guiding lights of a life."
-Jimmy Carter; 39th U.S. President

"Compliments are the helium that fills everyone’s
balloon; they elevate the person receiving them
so he or she can fly over life’s troubles and land
safely on the other side."
 -Bernie S. Siegel M.D.; Author





"Life is to be fortified by many friendships.
To love, and be loved, is the greatest
happiness of existence."
-Sydney Smith





"The one who will be found in trial capable
of great acts of love is ever the one who is
always doing considerate small ones."
-Frederick William Robertson

"There is no greater joy nor greater reward
than to make a fundamental difference
in someone’s life."
-Sister Mary Rose McGeady

"There is nothing better than the
encouragement of a good friend."
-Katherine Butler Hathaway





"Constant kindness can accomplish much.
As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes
misunderstanding, mistrust,
and hostility to evaporate."
-Albert Schweitzer



"Start where you are.
Use what you have.
Do what you can."
-Arthur Ashe












































 

Butterscotch Cake

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups butterscotch pudding
1 cup butterscotch chips
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
 Grease one 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan.
Combine the cake mix, eggs, and butterscotch pudding.
Spread the batter into the prepared
pan and sprinkle with the butterscotch chips,
white sugar, and slivered almonds.
Bake at 350 degrees  for 20 minutes.

                                               

My Head tag by Renate

Hello everyone - seems like it has been a while since
my last publication, and it has. I do miss doing the pages
daily, but still need to continue the schedule set. I will
return again one day to doing pages daily.
But right now it is just not possible.

My Dad's wound slowly continues to improve.
I am so glad to report he is doing good. As
previously stated, time will tell as far as the
healing process, so we continue to pray
and hope that the end result will be good.
Please continue to include him in your
prayers, always very much appreciated!
 
I hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was
very nice and the weather in Ohio is something
to write home about! Everything is so green and
thriving. Rain seems to be coming at a good time
and Mr sun pops out and is just what the
doctor ordered. Love it.
 
Here is wishing you all a good Monday and
a good week. If all goes good I will be back
on Friday if not before. So stick with me,
and thank you for joining me today.
Be safe, be aware always of everything and
everyone around you. Until the next time,