Mother

moth·er

[muhth-er]

–noun

1. a female parent.

2. (often initial capital letter) one's female parent.

3. a mother-in-law, stepmother, or adoptive mother.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mother

Funny, But Daft, Duck Story

Darnay Duck walks into a pub and orders a pint of lager and a ham sandwich. The landlord looks at him and exclaims, 'But you're a duck!'
'Your eyes work,' replies the Darnay Duck, wryly.
'And you talk.' splutters the landlord.
'And your ears hear,' continues Darnay Duck, 'Now can I have my beer and my sandwich please?'
'Certainly,' agrees the landlord, 'sorry about that... it's just we don't get many ducks in this pub. What are you doing round this way?'
'I'm working on the building site across the road,' explains the duck.
The landlord watches, astounded, as Darnay Duck drinks his beer, eats his sandwich and leaves.
The duck visits regularly for two weeks. Then one day the circus comes to town. The owner of the circus comes into the pub and the landlord says to him, 'You're with the circus aren't you? I know this duck that would be just brilliant in your circus - he talks, drinks beer and everything.'
'Sounds incredible,' says the owner, 'get him to give me a call.'
So the next day when Darnay Duck comes into the pub the landlord says, 'Hey Mr Duck, I reckon I can line you up with a top job, paying really good money.'
'Yeah?' questions Darnay, 'Sounds great, where is it?'
'At the circus.' Answers the landlord.
'The circus?' Darnay Duck enquires, rather bemused.
'That's right,' replies the landlord.
'What, the place with the big tent? Big canvas roof, hole in the middle, loads of animals?' asks the duck.
'That's right.' beams the landlord.
Darnay Duck looks confused. 'Why would they want a plasterer?'

http://www.guy-sports.com/virtual/birds.htm

Cinco de Mayo

Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England.

In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz,Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York. This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico....

But as we know .... the great ship did not make it to New York, much less Vera Cruz*.... The ship hit an iceberg and sank .... and the precious cargo was forever lost ....

The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery .... were disconsolate at the loss ....

Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning which they still observe to this day ....

The National Day of Mourning chosen was May 5th .... and is known .... of course .... as El Sinko de Mayo ...

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?55903-The-REAL-Cinco-de-Mayo-Story&s=4612463321251ae67157bfa0a399e42a

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

- Philippians 4:8

YOU must decide to be happy.

Choose a great attitude.

The meaning of life ...

"The meaning of life constitutes a philosophical question concerning the purpose and significance of life or existence in general. This concept can be expressed through a variety of related questions, such as "Why are we here?", "What is life all about?", and "What is the meaning of it all?" It has been the subject of much philosophical, scientific, and theological speculation throughout history. There have been a large number of theories to these questions from many different cultural and ideological backgrounds."

Thanks, Wikipedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning_of_life

May 1

• Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
• Loyalty Day
• Law Day
• Labour Day
• Fertility Festival
• St. Walburga
• Beltane
• Summer
• Feast of St. Philip and St. James
• International Workers' Day
• Maharashtra Day
• Roodmas
• Lily of the Valley
• Lei Day