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National Themes For May 22nd: National Craft Distillery Day, World Paloma Day, National Maritime Day, National Solitaire Day, National Buy a Musical Instrument Day, National Vanilla Pudding Day, and Emergency Medical Services for Children Day.

🍾National Craft Distillery Day adds spirits to the small batch revolution. Recognizing the diversity of distilled spirits, the industry followed in the footsteps of the craft brewers and began creating a market for themselves. History of Distilling: Spirit distillation has a long and influential history going back to the Greeks. Some scholars have traced the earliest recorded wine distilling recipes back to Anaxilaus of Thessaly. Despite this, Rome expelled him for practicing magic in 28 B.C. The Greeks took this idea and learned if they boiled wine in an open container, the hot alcohol vapor escaped first. Next, they captured the alcohol vapor. When the slowly heated wine was in a vessel with a small mouth covered by a bowl, the alcohol collected as a condensed vapor inside the bowl. The Greeks discovered with the addition of a downward-slanted tube the vapor cooled and collected in the receiving vessel. Thus, the word “distill” comes from the Latin verb destillare, meaning “to drip down.” Craft Distilleries: Years of invention and discovery led to the spirits we drink today. Much like the boom of craft breweries in the 90s, today’s small craft distilleries bring an artisan crafted spirit alternative to the products of large commercial distilleries. From gin and whiskey to bourbon, rum, and vodka, craft distillers infuse unique qualities into their products with locally sourced ingredients. Focusing on their craft and bringing subtle character to their final spirit, distilleries set themselves apart from the competition.

🥃World Paloma Day recognizes the national drink of Mexico. This refreshing cocktail is made with tequila and grapefruit soda. The vibrant flavor and bright citrus notes combined with a light, energetic flare makes the Paloma a celebration drink. Where and when the Paloma began is a bit of mystery. In 1938, the first grapefruit soda came on the scene in the United States. From there, the soda made its way to Mexico in 1955. Whoever first mixed tequila, lime and grapefruit soda brought together an undeniably delightful beverage. Easily mixed in large batches to serve in a pitcher for company, the Paloma complements a summer cookout, as well as a more formal affair. Here is a recipe to try: 2 oz Cenote Blanco Tequila, 1⁄2 oz Fresh lime juice, Grapefruit soda, to top. Add tequila and lime juice to a highball glass filled with ice. Fill with grapefruit soda, and stir briefly. Garnish with a lime wedge or grapefruit wedge. Always drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive. Designate a sober driver.

⚓️National Maritime Day was created to recognize the maritime industry. National Maritime Day also honors America’s Merchant Marines for their contributions and sacrifices for our country. As one of the oldest industries, it has time-honored traditions and a rich and full history. Celebrations and ceremonies around the country will recognize the people our maritime nation depends on. Each year the at their headquarters the Department of Transporation holds a national ceremony in Washinton D.C. May 22 is the date that the American steamship Savannah set sail from Savannah, Georgia. This was the first transoceanic voyage fueled by steam. National Maritime Day was created by the United States Congress on May 20, 1933.

🍁National Solitaire Day recognizes a card game that has been around for more than 200 years. Also known as Klondike, the classic version of the game uses a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The object of the game is to clear the board by creating a stack of cards from low to high in each suit. If the player completes each suit, the game of Solitaire is won. It wasn’t until 1990 when Microsoft included Solitaire in Windows 3.0 that the game truly went viral. Microsoft Solitaire successfully helped teach computer users how to use a mouse and, in the process, ended up becoming one of the most played video games in history. In 2012, Microsoft evolved Solitaire into the Microsoft Solitaire Collection, which features five of the top Solitaire games in one app. Since then, the game has been played by over 242 million people and has become so popular that each year 33 billion games are played with over 3.2 trillion cards dealt! Microsoft Solitaire Collection is available as a free download from the Windows, iPhone, and Android App Stores.

🎼National Buy a Musical Instrument Day. The day is all about playing music. If you are a musician, it might be time for a new instrument. Maybe you can learn to play a second or third one. If you have never played an instrument before, National Buy A Musical Instrument Day might be the motivation you need to start. This observation is for people of all ages.

🥛National Vanilla Pudding Day. The puddings we enjoy as desserts today are not what was commonly known as pudding at ancient dinner tables. Most medieval puddings were meat based and seasoned with herbs and spices. Even sweetened, they were usually served hot. Toward the end of the 18th century, puddings were more likely made from a grains or day old bread with nuts, fruit or meats. These puddings were used to stretch meals for a large family. The creamy pudding we are more familiar with today is related to the custard, minus the eggs. Alfred Bird's wife was allergic to eggs, so him being a chemist he invented an egg-free custard powder using flavored cornstarch. The earliest packaged pudding in the United States was marketed by My-T-Fine in 1918. This and other puddings like them still required cooking on the stove. The instant version came along in the mid-1940s. On its own or as an ingredient in a larger recipe, pudding can be enjoyed in a variety of flavors.

🚑The Federal EMSC Program partners each year with the American College of Emergency Physicians to honor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. As part of the week, Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (also known as EMSC Day) is celebrated on Wednesday. Across the country, hundreds of activities take place on EMS for Children Day and throughout the week. On EMS for Children Day, communities and medical personnel are encouraged to focus their EMS Week activities on raising public awareness about the need for specialized emergency care for children. National EMSC Day was founded by the federal EMSC Program and partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Emergency Nurses Association to raise awareness concerning the need for improved care for children in prehospital and acute care settings.

I'll take a pass on the drinks this round and the pudding. Thank you to all the Merchant Marines for your contributions and sacrifices for our country. Now a days the only solitaire I play is Fairway Solitaire. I have no desire to learn to play a musical instrument so I think I pass on buying one just to have or if I did I would just give it away. We need Emergency Medical Services for Children if the parents are unable at the time to provided the necessary decisions. (I hope I understood that one right.) Strawberries are ready here. I had a great niece that got her first taste of the strawberry patch and I think she loved it because it was all over her face with a strawberry in each hand. It is so cute!

Warm hugs!🐶🐶💕🌧🌬