1. This month a poet offers his opinion of what it is to be an American.

• Do you agree with his description? What would you add or delete?
• What would you list and what the reasons for the list you chose?

2. Another subject this month is that of healing. Some choose to find healing in nature. Do you? What does nature offer you? How does it make you feel?
3. The unexplored is always tantalizing. What have you failed to explore, but always wanted to delve into? What is stopping you?

1. The color pink gets a national day in June. What is your opinion about that?
   1. Why pink? Why not another color? Why pick June for the honor?
   2. Do you like pink? Why or why not and how strong is the feeling?
2. There are three special honor days in June that touch on relationships: National Old Maid’s Day, National Hug Holiday, National Best Friends Day.
   1. Do you have or did you once have a best friend? More than one? How did the friend(s) affect your life, how is your life different because of knowing them?
   2. Do you think the term “old maid” should still be in use? Why or why not and how would you define this term or what term would you choose instead?
   3. Public Displays of Affection (PDAs) have often been the subject of discussion. Do you see a hug as a PDA? Do you feel some people are offended or leery of a spontaneous hug? Why do you think this might be? Does this say something about a person’s culture?
3. Three special days this month suggest, maybe, attention on the outdoors: West Virginia Day, National Daylight Appreciation Day and National Hop-A-Park Day. Which of these, if any, sparks your interest? Why? Tell the world how you would like to celebrate one or more of these days.

1. The color pink gets a national day in June. What is your opinion about that?
   1. Why pink? Why not another color? Why pick June for the honor?
   2. Do you like pink? Why or why not and how strong is the feeling?
2. There are three special honor days in June that touch on relationships: National Old Maid’s Day, National Hug Holiday, National Best Friends Day.
   1. Do you have or did you once have a best friend? More than one? How did the friend(s) affect your life, how is your life different because of knowing them?
   2. Do you think the term “old maid” should still be in use? Why or why not and how would you define this term or what term would you choose instead?
   3. Public Displays of Affection (PDAs) have often been the subject of discussion. Do you see a hug as a PDA? Do you feel some people are offended or leery of a spontaneous hug? Why do you think this might be? Does this say something about a person’s culture?
3. Three special days this month suggest, maybe, attention on the outdoors: West Virginia Day, National Daylight Appreciation Day and National Hop-A-Park Day. Which of these, if any, sparks your interest? Why? Tell the world how you would like to celebrate one or more of these days.

1. Celebrate Your Youth
   • Is there a place that you hold dear? What made it special for you? How do you feel about it now?
   • Is there an activity you especially enjoyed as a child? What was it and why did you like it so much? Is it an activity you still enjoy?
2. For Teachers’ Day:
   • Write about a favorite teacher and what you gained from knowing that person.
   • What are the characteristics of a good teacher?
3. Have you ever been surprised by a scene or sound in nature?
   • What surprised you and why?
   • Was it a happy experience or not?