1. We are two-thirds of the of the way through this year and World Never Give Up Day pops up on the calendar, but also National Kiss and Make-up Day.
   1. Do these two days have the same goal or not? Take and stance and defend it.
   2. Which of these two days speaks most strongly to you? Why? Tell the world.
2. National Just Because Day and National Beach Day are in the month of August.
   1. Do these two days seem to belong together to you or would you argue not? Tell us.
   2. Pick one of these days and write a poem in praise of the occasion.
3. National Senior Citizens Day occurs in August. Write a tribute to a senior citizen you know or knew.
4. During the hot, often muggy days of August, do you envy the birds in flight, people flying off to cooler places? Share your dreams as a poem or in prose.

 

1. Write a tribute to your father or grandfather or other father figure in your life.
2. What are your favorite memories of June?
   1. The end of the school year?
   2. Going to camp, the beach or other special summer place?
   3. Write an ode to June (month or name).
3. The summer solstice occurs in June.
   1. What does this event mean to you?
   2. Have you ever participated in solstice celebrations? What were they? Describe them.

1. Write a tribute to your father or grandfather or other father figure in your life.
2. What are your favorite memories of June?
   1. The end of the school year?
   2. Going to camp, the beach or other special summer place?
   3. Write an ode to June (month or name).
3. The summer solstice occurs in June.
   1. What does this event mean to you?
   2. Have you ever participated in solstice celebrations? What were they? Describe them.

1. Both the National Day of Hope and of Reconcilation occur this month. What wonderful subjects for writing.
2. May 5 is World Laughter Day and the US honors the day on May 6.
   • You could write a limerick to make us laugh (Limerick day is May 12).
   • Alternately, tell an amusing story in prose or poetry.
3. Are you a nature lover?
   • United Nations World Migratory Birds Day is this month. What is your favorite migratory bird, or maybe just favorite bird, even your pet? What appeals to you most about the bird(s)?
   • Love a Tree Day occurs this month. Do you have a particular tree or type of tree that stirs your heart?  Tell us about it.
4. In honor of Memorial Day:
   • Write a memory of someone who should be honored this day.
   • Have you paid a visit to the wall in DC to honor the Viet Nam casualties? What was your experience there?

 

1. Both the National Day of Hope and of Reconcilation occur this month. What wonderful subjects for writing.
2. May 5 is World Laughter Day and the US honors the day on May 6.
   • You could write a limerick to make us laugh (Limerick day is May 12).
   • Alternately, tell an amusing story in prose or poetry.
3. Are you a nature lover?
   • United Nations World Migratory Birds Day is this month. What is your favorite migratory bird, or maybe just favorite bird, even your pet? What appeals to you most about the bird(s)?
   • Love a Tree Day occurs this month. Do you have a particular tree or type of tree that stirs your heart?  Tell us about it.
4. In honor of Memorial Day:
   • Write a memory of someone who should be honored this day.
   • Have you paid a visit to the wall in DC to honor the Viet Nam casualties? What was your experience there?