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NATIONAL GREAT POETRY READING DAY

At the tail end of National Poetry Month, April 28th marks the observance of National Great Poetry Reading Day. This day celebrates distinguished poetry and the notable poets who wrote them.

As an art form, poetry may predate literacy. Epic poetry appears to have been composed in poetic form to aid memorization and oral transmission in prehistoric and ancient societies. It is directly from folk songs that other types of poetry developed.

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With so many forms of poetry to choose from, no one is limited. For example, choose from the sonnet, shi, villanelle, tanka, haiku, ode, and ghazal. There are also different genres of poetry including narrative, epic, dramatic, satirical, lyric, elegy, verse fable, prose, and speculative poetry.

Some of the well-known, great poets include William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Robert Frost, Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou, and T.S. Eliot.

NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PIE DAY

National Blueberry Pie Day on April 28th each year ushers in blueberry pie-making season. Blueberry harvest begins in April and lasts until September giving us a long season full of blueberry enjoyment.

We’ve been enjoying blueberries in pies since early American settlers arrived. In 1872, the first documented recipe for blueberry pie appeared in the Appledore Cook Book. Blueberries are abundant in Maine, so it’s no surprise that blueberry pie is the state’s official dessert!

This once wild berry became domesticated during the early 1900s thanks to the observations of Elizabeth Coleman White and the research of Dr. Frederick V. Coville. Before their efforts, wild blueberries were never successfully transplanted and raised in any farming operation for personal or commercial production. The only way to enjoy fresh blueberries was to seek them out where they grew naturally.

Through the efforts of White and Coville, today, producers and private gardeners bring to fruition these amazingly delicious berries. These vibrant berries pack a punch in vitamins and health benefits from farm to table or farmer to the grocer to you. They make a great snack all on their own or enhance a meal, and make stellar desserts or sauces. Whatever this berry does, it does with panache!

It’s one of the healthiest fruits on the market, too. Full of antioxidants, this nutrient berry helps inhibit cancer development and helps prevent urinary tract disease. Eating blueberries may assist in maintaining healthy blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, and ease symptoms of depression.

NATIONAL PET PARENTS DAY

On the last Sunday in April, National Pet Parents Day recognizes the pet parents who go the extra mile to care for their fur babies.

There is a very special connection, a unique bond, between a pet and its owner. This unique relationship, which can often last for many years, is often a vital part of the ‘pet parents’ life. Their loved pets are considered to be a member of the family.

Some pet parents are new to the experience. Others are repeat performers. No matter how many pets or how often they engage in the relationship, it’s a special one every time.

The observance was created to honor all dedicated pet parents across the nation with a special day of their own.

GLOBAL PAY IT FORWARD DAY

Every year on April 28th, Global Pay It Forward Day encourages people around the world to engage in a small act of kindness. It’s a day to respond to someone’s kindness toward you by being kind to someone else.

Has someone ever done something nice for you when you least expected it? Maybe they bought you a small gift. Or they gave you a hug just because. There is a good chance that when someone extended kindness, it made you happy. The act may have made you cry tears of joy. This is what kindness does. And this is why the world needs more of it. When people are kind, it makes you want to be kind in return. Can you imagine if everyone in the world was kind to one another all of the time? Maybe this seems impossible, but it doesn’t mean you can’t try to show more kindness to others.

If someone has recently done something kind for you, why not pay it forward? Do something kind for someone else in return. If you’re not sure how you can pay it forward, here are some great ideas:

Buy the coffee or meal for the person behind you in line (a great place to do this is the drive-thru).
Pay a compliment to at least three people you see.
Send a positive text message or gif to five people on your contact list.
Send a friend a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates.
Offer free babysitting or dog walking for a friend or family member.
Donate to a charitable organization.
Buy a neighbor in need a gift card to a grocery or department store.
There are many, many ways to pay it forward. The key is to extend kindness to someone who least expects it!

NATIONAL BRAVEHEARTS DAY

Each year on April 28, we celebrate National BraveHearts Day to honor the bravery of families dealing with pediatric cancer. During this time, pay tribute and support the families and friends of those involved in the child’s life.

Navigating through cancer is hard and often scary. Families who have children with cancer need a good support system, but don’t know where to turn. However, there is hope for families struggling with pediatric cancer through a cell phone app called Spotlight Hope. This free app provides information on local resources, financial help, and transportation. In addition, Spotlight Hope provides a connection to other families who are also experiencing a similar situation. Most importantly, Spotlight Hope is designed to help navigate pediatric cancer by finding people who they can rely on for help.

NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY

Have you ever been rescued from a risky situation or saved from injury or death? Those who come to our aid are called heroes. Some heroes happen to be in the right place at the right time. Others choose to be a hero as a career (though they wouldn’t call themselves heroes.) Other still are fictional creations that inspire us with hope. Each year on April 28th, National Superhero Day honors superheroes, both real and fictional.

Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Hulk, and Spiderman are just some of the superheroes whose names we recognize. Even though they are fictional, these superheroes provide role models for our children. They serve and protect while fighting evil.

Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. ~ Gerard Way

Our real-life superheroes may not have superpowers or wear capes. However, just like fictional superheroes, children also look up to them as role models. They serve and protect their communities. These real-life superheroes also dedicate their lives to helping others, saving lives, or being a mentor. Military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and teachers are just a few of the heroes who protect us on a daily basis.