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NATIONAL PAPER AIRPLANE DAY | MAY 26

On May 26th each year, National Paper Airplane Day honors the simple aeronautical toy that has been around for thousands of years.

National Paper Airplane Day provides an excuse to play! This inexpensive, healthy, and stimulating form of entertainment brings lots of joy, too. In other words, put down your smartphones and get outside for some primitive fun!

Did you know?
Many believe the use of paper airplanes originated 2,000 years ago in China.
The earliest known date of the creation of modern paper planes was said to have been 1909.
The largest paper aircraft had a wingspan of 59.74 ft. Students and employees from Germany created it on 28th September 2013.
Joe Ayoob recorded the longest distance flown by a paper airplane in February 2012. His plane flew 226 feet, 10 inches.
The longest-lasting paper airplane flight flew 29.2 seconds.

NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY | MAY 26

On May 26th, two of the calendar’s favorite foods come together on National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. We’ve scattered blueberries and cheesecakes throughout these pages in scrumptious celebration. But one day a year they join forces in perfect, delicious harmony.

History of Blueberries and Cream Cheese
There was a time when people only gathered blueberries from the wild. It wasn’t until the early 1900s through the observations of Elizabeth Coleman White and the research of Dr. Frederick V. Coville that successful transplanting and domestication of the blueberry became possible. It wasn’t long after that commercial production of the blueberry began.

Combine the history of the blueberry with the development of cream cheese, some might consider the blueberry cheesecake to be a truly American dessert. While recipes for cheesecake served athletes in ancient Greece, cream cheese has been a part of American’s dessert making since about the 1820s. However, after the advent of pasteurization, mass production became possible. One dairy farmer from Chester, New York, decided to be the first. William A. Lawrence purchased a Neufchatel factory to begin his production and in 1873 the first mass-produced cream cheese became a reality.

Types of Cheesecakes
Either way, this smooth dessert hits the spot when dessert time rolls around. While most cakes have a crumb, cheesecake’s texture is nothing like cake. Indeed, its creamy, thick pudding-like character comes from the soft cheese used as the main ingredient. Depending on the recipe, bakers use either cream cheese or cottage cheese. When the cheese is mixed with sugar, eggs, and other ingredients, the batter is added to a crust. Either add the blueberries now or save them for a beautifully fresh and vibrant topping.

When making cheesecake, one of the most common crusts used is a graham cracker crust. Other options include a cookie crust, pastry or sponge cake. However, some cheesecakes are crustless. Depending on the recipe, cheesecakes may be prepared baked or unbaked.

NATIONAL FAMILY FUN DAY

Today is May 28 and the Sunday before Memorial Day at National Day Calendar and we are celebrating National Family Fun Day. This National Day is encouraging families to celebrate everywhere to create some family fun during the long weekend and every day!

People across the U.S. use Memorial Weekend as the time to begin summer fun. Families are camping for the first time this season, attending graduations, and having family reunions. National Family Fun Day is your reminder that you don’t have to plan a huge event to enjoy today’s National Day.

We know that not everyone has opportunity to plan a get away. Some people work, some may not be able to afford a long vacation for their family, and some people are too exhausted to go on a weekend getaway. National Family Fun Day presents a unique opportunity for families to create their own fun and make memories. No matter where they are. Let’s celebrate National Family Fun Day and enjoy the day with our family. In fact, we are going to explain how you can have a family fun day close to home.

Shoelady, Thanks for the well wishes. Still congested but hubs is making me go out tomorrow. haha. I don’t really cook too much so they will be used to it here, but I always offer salads and broccoli. Yah, not the most popular one on the block. Although once a kid was at our house years ago and he had to call his Mom to ask if he could eat a cupcake. So I could be worse.
Enjoy the weekend and Military Service if you are able to get to it. Thank Mr. Shoey for his Service for me!

Xango. Glad to see you back. Like Oodie says little steps. Take it easy and get well soon.

Sheba, Hello. Yes, I sure do remember Mcpoopoo. It’s quite a memorable name.
We had a nice cool day but I stayed in except to water some plants in the back yard.
Still congested, hope it will be gone soon.
Have a great Holiday weekend.

@oodiebom,

Good evening Oodie and I hope this is a good evening for you.
I so wish your husband was home. Oodie you think they will let him
play the Piano for the Memorial Day? I think other patients and staff may enjoy
it. 😎🎈

Oodie you have a lot going on that KP is a lot. Hey good luck with Asian Cooking that
should be fun.

I knew you would be pleased to hear from Xango as we all are. I have to say she has been
through a lot and I kinda know what that is like. All she needs is time to heal. Xango dear
husband as a care giver like you also need to tender care and rest.

So I hope all of you can take a deep breathe and just let it out.

Enjoy with a good book and some Manuka Honey. 😎💕

@shoelady60,

Good evening been a busy day and now the storms are coming this way.

Lady we are going on Monday storms tonight and tomorrow even if it is a few minutes
up the highway.

I think other family members will be there it will be a very somber event.

Sending some wine to you and your hubby who served his country. 🎈😎

Enjoy. Hey it’s Wine Day. 💕😘