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National Themes For May 5th: National Astronaut Day, National Cartoonists Day, National Silence the Shame Day, National Totally Chipotle Day, National Hoagie Day, Cinco de Mayo, National Infertility Survival Day, and National Lemonade Day.

👨‍🚀National Astronaut Day celebrates Astronauts as true heroes, with a mission to inspire ALL to “reach for the stars” by sharing “out of this world” Astronaut stories and experiences. On May 5th, 1961, Astronaut Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first American in space aboard the Freedom 7 Space capsule. The brief suborbital flight, which lasted 15 minutes and reached a height of 116 miles into the atmosphere, was a milestone achievement. This trailblazing example of heroic bravery and adventurous spirit is this essence of what National Astronaut Day is all about. By sharing the incredible stories, experiences and perspective of actual Astronauts, the mission of National Astronaut Day is intended to inspire us ALL to follow our dreams, including both future Astronauts and those who seek to keep their feet on the ground!

🎨National Cartoonists Day honors all those creative ink-stained artists, past and present, the fascinating pieces they have created and the humor they have brought into our lives. American comic strip writer and artist, Richard Outcault (January 14, 1863 – September 25, 1928) is considered the inventor of the modern comic strip. At 15 years of age, he studied for three years at the McMicken University’s School of Design in Cincinnati. Outcault is the creator of The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown. It was on Sunday, May 5, 1895, that the readers of the New York World discovered an exciting new addition to their morning paper. Inside was Outcault’s full-color drawings featuring a big eared, barefoot little boy with a mischievous grin. The first color installment of the cartoon called Hogan’s Alley would later become known as The Yellow Kid and was the first commercially successful cartoon icon. Outcault was a 2008 Judges’ Choice inductee into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame. In 1990, the National Cartoonists Society proclaimed May 5 as National Cartoonists Day.

🍁National Silence the Shame Day brings an opportunity to continue the conversation about mental health and wellness and erase the stigma associated with mental illness. Mental illness, like any other health concern, is diagnosed at different stages that may have fewer symptoms and/or impact on our daily functioning. It is important to know that mental illness is treatable and recovery is possible. Unlike other areas of our health care, many don’t have an affordable or accessible routine plan of care for mental health challenges. For individuals who may have access often suffer in silence due to the stigma of being diagnosed.National Silence the Shame Day offers education and awareness, opening up conversations about mental health and wellness, mental illness and recovery. The Hip-Hop Professional Foundation, Inc. founded Silence the Shame Day on May 5, 2017, to increase positive awareness and education concerning mental illnesses and to encourage open discussion about mental health.

🍁National Totally Chipotle Day is dedicated to the chipotle, a smoked, dried jalapeno pepper. There are different varieties of jalapenos that vary in size and heat. There was a time when chipotles were primarily found in the markets of central and southern Mexico. As Mexican foods became more popular in the upper parts of North America, the jalapeno production and processing expanded north into the United States. Chipotles are often an essential ingredient and add a mild spiciness to many different dishes in Mexican cuisine. You will often find them added to salsas, meat marinades, soups, stews, bean or lentil dishes and more.

🍁National Hoagie Day! The hoagie is also known as the sub, hero, grinder, Italian, torpedo or baguette among others. It is a sandwich on a long Italian roll or French bread, filled with a variety of meats, cheese, vegetables, seasonings and sauces and served hot or cold. In 1953, the Italians working at the World War I-era shipyard in Philadelphia, known as Hog Island, introduced the sandwich by putting various meats, cheeses, and lettuce between two slices of bread. It was referred to as the “Hog Island” sandwich which later was shortened to the “hoagie”. A different explanation is offered by the Philadelphia Almanac and Citizen’s Manual. They believe that the sandwich was created by early 20th-century street vendors called “hokey-pokey-men”. Yet another theory is that the word “hoagie” arose in the late 19th to early 20th century among the Italian community in South Philadelphia when “on the hoke” was used as slang to describe a destitute person. Deli owners gave away scraps of meat and cheese on an Italian roll known as a “hokie”. However, the Italian immigrants pronounced it “hoagie”. Former Philadelphia mayor (and later Pennsylvania governor) Ed Rendell declared the hoagie the “Official Sandwich of Philadelphia” in 1992.

🍁Cinco de Mayo! Originating in the 1860′s with Mexican-American communities in the American West, Southwest and Northwest, the American Cinco de Mayo began as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. Today, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for “fifth of May.” The United States Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution on June 7, 2005, calling on the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities. According to José Alamillo, professor of ethnic studies at Washington State University in Pullman, a 2006 study found there are more than 150 official Cinco de Mayo events across the country. Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States have taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. They include displaying of banners and events highlighting Mexican culture, music and regional dancing, as well as school districts holding special events to educate students about its historical significance. In the U.S., commercial interests have capitalized on the celebration advertising Mexican products and services with an emphasis on beverages, food and music. Celebrated in Mexico as a commemoration of the Mexican army’s 1861 victory over France during the Franco-Mexican War. The victory occurred at the Battle of Puebla between 6,000 French troops and small, under-supplied Mexican force of 2,000 men. The victory was not the battle that won the war, but it held great symbolism for Mexico during the war, but is minor holiday there and is not considered a federal holiday.

🍁National Infertility Survival Day was intentionally placed before Mother’s Day to finally put those struggling with infertility first in the order of things. Many keep their struggle private. However, others choose to bring the issue out in the open and share with family and friends. On National Infertility Survival Day, to share, bond, band together and celebrate the significant triumphs and small daily efforts is each person’s personal choice. National Infertility Survival Day was founded by Beverly Barna in 2004. She conceived the day as a way to give those struggling with infertility their own special day. She is also the author of Infertility Sucks! (Keeping It All Together When Sperm and Egg Remain Stubbornly Apart.)

🍋National Lemonade Day! Through LemonadeDay.org, millions of kids around the nation learn what it takes to run a business in a fun and constructive way. The days leading up to Lemonade Day are full of preparation by small but budding entrepreneurs. They attend workshops, check their stock and scout out their locations. On Lemonade Day, they will be ready to set up shop and sell the freshest, coolest lemonade their side of the block! National Lemonade Day was founded by Michael Holthouse in 2007 in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Today he and LemonadeDay.org is partnered with Google to continue to bring the entrepreneur spirit to the youth of America.

I'll take a lemonade with my hoagie (steak & cheese) with chipotle.

I'll take the sunshine. All we got today was drizzling rain and low 60 degree temperatures. Tomorrow we are suppose to have sunshine and mid 70 degrees temperatures. That will definitely be welcome.

Warm hugs!🐶💕🌧