Tips For Living Life (May)
The Merry, Merry Month of May
May has thirty one,
As full a month as it gets.
Some others do, too.
The trees and the lilacs know what month it is. What will May's potential mean for you?
What's so special about the month of May?
Question: What is so rare as a day in May? Answer: The 29th of February.
Seriously though, May and June have some of the nicest days of the year. Don't waste the 31 days of May, just waiting for the 30 days of June.
May has its own special days, including:
May 30th Memorial DayMay 23rd Victoria Day (Canada)
May 22nd Maritime Day
May 21 Armed Forces Day
May 8th World War II Victory in Europe (VE) DayMay 9th Mothers Day
May 5th Cinco de Mayo
May 1st National Law Day
April and May are the times for "Spring Cleaning." So, if you didn't have it done in April, take a rainy day, or two in May and polish it off.
In addition to remembering all the family birthdays in May (nowadays you can have your computer remind you automatically) don't forget that there are graduation days in May that may call for special attendances and a "Congratulations" card or two.
While some places have been hosting snow on the ground in late April and can in early May, the gardening season and the yard "beautification chores" are seasonal "opportunities" in May. You might also get the lawnmower serviced before the front yard looks like a hay field, and everyone else has theirs already in line at the repair shop. New blade, anyong?!
If all that sounds as if the month of May is loaded with "Honey, Do" chances, take heart! There is a "long Memorial Day weekend" to look forward to as May finally draws to a close.
Plan that hiking, camping, fishing weekend (new license needed?), or just get out and hit the road while gasoline prices for the old buggy are still reasonably reasonable, and while you can still book a campground stay with preseason availability.
For pure entertainment you (hopefully) didn't forget the Kentucky Derby, the NBA and NHL playoffs, the start of the major leagues' baseball season, and television shows that are not just summer re-runs.
May is also an ideal time to plan or hold a family or class reunion (or avoid one, or both) by booking your social calendar chock full of things you would rather be doing in spring and summer.)
It's still a long jump to Labor Day, but May has many reasons to hop and skip to the great outdoors.
Have at it!
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