Yay for May! In addition to warmer weather and blooming flowers May has a lot to celebrate. Many special days make May a memorable month:
MAY 1
Silver Star Service Banner Day – Honors service members who showed distinguished valor in combat. It’s the 3rd-highest decoration in the United States Armed Forces.
May Day – Hello Spring! Medieval European tradition celebrates the return of spring with festivals.
MAY 2
Kentucky Derby – The 152nd running at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky referred to as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”.
MAY 5
Cinco de Mayo – Marks Mexico’s victory, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, over French forces at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862.
MAY 14
Mother’s Day – Declared a national observance In 1915 by President Wilson, founded by Anna Jarvis “to honor the best mother who ever lived – yours.”
MAY 25
Memorial Day – A day to honor and mourn the men and women military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. A customary wreath is placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
HOMEOWNER TIPS
HOW TO WASH A [BASEBALL] HAT IN THE DISHWASHER
Yes, really. And it’s easy, too!
•Use your dishwasher’s top rack to avoid too much heat.
•Place the hat over a small collander so it keeps its shape.
•Select the shortest cycle without a heated dry.
•Once the cycle is complete, reshape your hat and allow it to air dry.