Amnesty International Day Working for Human Rights In 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights brought human rights into the realm of international law as a result of the violations during World War II. Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, language, or other status. Educate yourself and others about our basic human rights. When I was a kid and heard "hamburgers" this is exactly what I thought of! The McDonald's characters.   Hamburger Day There's a deeper history to the hamburger than I ever thought So many different kinds of hamburgers!

May A few different ideas for this month and its name. One is it was named after Maia, the goddess of growth of plants. Another thought is the name probably comes from Maiesta, the Roman goddess of honor and reverence. Older Americans Month Focus on safety for our older people, on keeping them moving physically, and on keeping them engaged socially and mentally. National Salad Month There are so many salads you can enjoy this month! National Recommitment Month Click on the link for thoughts and ideas on this focus.  National Photograph Month American Photography Association Take this month to organize your photos, convert them to digital, etc. Try this photo challenge during the month of May (click on the picture to enlarge it). (Day 20: Bokeh...huh?! If you aren't sure what this is then click here for explanation) National Hamburger Month 10 things you might not know about hamburgers National Blood Pressure Month Take your b...