Happy 4^th of July
Shoot those fire works!

Fireworks of different colors up in the sky,
celebrating the constitutional freedom of the 4^th of July!

Boom, boom… bang…
while the National Anthem is sang.

“We The People” come together strong,
while we sing our nation’s song.

Independence and freedom we want to be…
a nation for the people; and free.

So shoot those fireworks in the sky;
and I wish you a Happy 4^th of July!

© June 15, 2010: Art & Poem written by Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com of JENKS INDUSTRIES.

 

"CANADA DAY"

No longer own by a queen,
A government of its own scene.

Is a country that controls its own.
And great bravery a honor it has shown.

With its land; from ocean to ocean.
With great beauty; that fills every emotion.

The people speak English or French…
But when it comes to sports… there never on the bench.

What is the great land I speak?
Is it a land you would like to seek?

For it is not too far from me…
For its border… I could almost see.

It is Canada I’m talking about…
And today I have to scream and shout…

For today is a day Canada must give way….
To a “Happy Canada Day!”

© 20 June 2011: Poem By Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com / JENKS INDUSTRIES. 

From Heaven above
God showed us His love
God created Jesus as a glove,
baptized by water, and the dove.

God’s love is so pure
In Heaven, & here
God gave it to us all to endure
so we have nothing to fear.

Secret Heart: it is You we adore,
Our Lord; forever more.
Who died & rose for us. So don’t  ignore.
And ascended to Heaven; Jesus did soar.

“Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus; we do adore… thee.”

© 29 June 2011: Poem by Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com / JENKS INDUSTRIES.  

“The Body and Blood of Christ”

On a cross, Christ Jesus is to lie.
For a punishment, the world even today asks, “WHY?”
Pounding nails in His wrists, feet, while pulling his arms & at his thigh.
Then it is time to raise the cross to wear He will die.

People watching as three die on the mound.
Drops of blood falling to the ground
By the glory of God, rain fall & ocean sound.
All over the world, Christ’s blood can be found.

In the ground, plants, water, and trees
Christ’s blood; 2000 years later is in everything.
That is why we rejoice and sing!
Body of Christ is the greatest thing!

Jesus told his disciples to “Do in memory of me”
That is why communion is so important to be free.
It is the way to put Christ with in your body.
And have the food for the soul that Jesus spoke to be.

 So, on this Body & blood of Christ Day…
Jesus said He would show us the way.
So receive Him at least today…
Even though it should be every Sunday.

May God Bless you with the body of Christ in you every day.
Till the angels are called for you on That day…
May God bless you with eternal live is what I pray.
Happy “Body & Blood of Christ Day”

© 26 June 2011: Poem by Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com / JENKS INDUSTRIES.

A  FatherCan Play
( A Father’s Day Poem )

Have you ever fell from a tree?
Or cut your leg, hand or even your knee?

So many bad things can happen…

Just like getting stung by a bee.

As a child; you cry out, “Daddy!”

And there he would be…
Right there for you, to see.

Have you ever had a fort in the tree?
Or a place you called base, with a lock and key?

Who was it that made it for you?

Who was it that you had to plea?

By any chance was it your, “Daddy?”

Fathers are so cool!
They show you how to use each and every tool.

Mom is all work and no play…
For Dad… it’s just the other way…

When it comes to play,
Dads seem to be able to do it all day.

From the sports outside,
To the video games, to play “Go Hide”

Doesn’t matter even if Dad is fat…
“Play Time with their kids” – they have it down pat.

But a true father knows, there is more then play,
A true father, must be a good example, and teach the right way.

And showing their kids, their love every day;
In their actions, their life style choices, And keep their vices away.

And by doing this they are proving what they say…
And in return are blessed with a wonderful Father’s Day.

“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, DADS!”

© 18 June 2011: Poem By Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com / JENKS INDUSTRIES.

Shavuot

You may look at Shavuot as a Jewish way,
Or a Jewish holiday,

You may look at it as something their way,
something they celebrate this day.

But did you ever think of the history behind?
It might be interesting of what you might find.

It doesn’t matter what religion you are,
It doesn’t matter what land you come from, by far.

All people have elders who told them about the beginning,
and all people of all lands learn about good, bad, and sinning.

Follow God’s laws and for sure, you will be winning!

Shavuot is about the way of God’s law:
and Moses, who did go up the mountain, and saw…

10 commandants God made, for you and me.
Live by them, and you will be free.

Gentile, Christian, Muslim… Buddhist, Hindu, or Jew,
Think about it… These 10 commandants, don’t they sound good to you?

So this Shavuot Night, let’s help our Jewish friends, and do what right.
God doesn’t want people to fight. But to see God’s light.

So let’s do Shavuot - right this year…
Let’s start by a big “Shavuot Cheer!”

And then remember the commandants given by our God that day…
and for all people God made… let’s bow our heads, and pray.

© 7 June 2011: Poem By Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com / JENKS INDUSTRIES.

The Ascension of the Lord

Jesus was born as man;
by Mary & Josef and held their hand.

He grew up to be a young boy,
reading the scriptures, instead of playing with a toy.

As an adult he taught others:
how to treat; our sisters and brothers.

For His love, many hated Him to the high!
So much they wanted; Jesus to die.

So to the king’s courts; he did go,
to be tortured and beaten… the devil laughing, in every blow.

His sentence was to die on a cross.
The Jews cried, “It’s no loss”

But to Christ he died for us all,
Jewish, Gentile, big or small,

Three days after his death he rose again,
To fulfill His promise; He came for all of our sin.

After teaching His disciples how to run His Church,
Jesus rose up to Heaven above this earth.

Till he comes again in judgment time,
Follow His teachings, all His sacraments, And you’ll do fine.

© 2 June 2011: Art & Poem By Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com / JENKS INDUSTRIES.

WE SALUTE THEM ALL!

“Salute Our Soldiers”
(  M e m o r I a l     D a y     P o e m  )

So Many men and women salute and stand tall…
These are our soldiers that are willing to fight a die, for us all.

There is no longer a forced draft to make them go.
For the love of God and country… the risks: they know.

To fight to keep our country free;
for you and me…
That is worth everything.

So for that… A soldier in the uniform they will be to show.

_      _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _

Battles in the past…
freedom was won at last!

But! Many of these great soldiers never came back.
Others were just pieces in a sack.

Their name only known from their dog tag…
Saying they are from Fort Luis, or Fort Brag.

To some they are forgotten, & thrown off to the side,
But not to me! To me… They are heroes! That we should never hide!

_     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _     _

So I stand up, and salute them all
Flying above Them, is our eagle.

They make me proud,
Safe and sound.

To all our soldiers from the beginning, in the past,
Present, and the future – seems like it’s  coming so fast.

May God always bless and be with you,
May He guide you to the path that is true.

And may we always remember your name is honor for the great deeds you have done or do.

© 18 June 2010: Poem by Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com / J E N K S    I N D U S T R I E S. 

Happy Easter Everybody!

Ann Frank

© Art & Poem written by Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com of JENKS INDUSTRIES (Poem can’t be copied without this line included.)

Just My Luck

Today is my special day
To me it’s like every day
Something bad coming my way

I’m ill
A new doctor bill
Something that will kill

It’s just my luck
I’m a lame duck
My life really does suck

Everyday is like this one
That makes me feel like a bum
It’s only fun for some

What is this day?
That is so gray
Well… It’s April Fool’s Day

© Poem written by Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com of JENKS INDUSTRIES and can’t be copied without permission and without this line included with poem.

 APRIL HOLIDAYS!
SPECIAL HOLIDAYS OF THE MONTH OF APRIL

·    National Humor Month
·    International Guitar Month
·    Keep America Beautiful Month
·   Lawn & Garden Month
·   Poetry Month
·   National Pecan Month
·   National Welding Month
·   Records & Information Management Month
·   Stress Awareness Month
·   Sexual Assault Awareness Month

SPECIAL WEEK HOLIDAYS IN APRIL

·   Week 1 Library Week
·   Week 1 Read a Road Map Week.
·   Week 2 Garden Week
·   Week 3 Organize Your Files Week
·   Week 3 Medical Labs Week
·   Week 4 Administrative Assistants Week
·   Week 4 National Karaoke Week

DAILY HOLIDAYS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL

·   Apr. 1.
          April Fool’s Day
    §  International
                        Fun at Work Day
                        Tatting Day
               §  National
                        walk to work Day (Always the 1^st Friday of April)
·   Apr. 2.
           Children’s Book Day.
                §  National
                         Peanut Butter & Jelly Day
                §  Reconciliation Day
·   Apr. 3.
          Don’t go to work unless it’s Fun Day
          Tweed Day
· Apr. 4.
           Hug a Newsman Day
           Walk around Things Day
            School Librarian Day
            Tell a Lie Day
· Apr. 5.
           Go for Broke Day
· Apr. 6.
           Plan your Epitaph Day
            Sorry Charlie Day
·   Apr.7.
            Caramel Popcorn Day
            No House Work Day
            World Health Day
·   Apr. 8.
           All is Ours Day
           Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
·   Apr. 9.
           Name Yourself Day
           Winston Churchill Day (U.K.)
·   Apr. 10.
           Golfer’s Day
           National Sibling’s Day
·   Apr. 11.
           8 Track Tape Day
           Barbershop Quartet Day
·   Apr. 12.
           Big Wind Day (The highest surface wind ever measured, anywhere on earth recorded at 231 miles per hour on April 12, 1934.)
            Cosmonaut Day (Russia) – Celebrating Yuri Gagarin the 1^st person
(Cosmonaut/Astronaut) in space on April 12, 1961 aboard the Vostok 1.
·   Apr. 13.
           Blame Someone Else Day
            Scrabble Day
·    Apr. 14.
          Ex. Spouse Day
                  §  International
                            Moment of Laughter
          Look Up at the Sky Day (Or should it be Day & Night?)
                  §  National
                             Pecan Day
           Reach as High as You Can Day
·   Apr. 15.
         Rubber Eraser Day
         Titanic Remembrance Day
·   Apr. 16.
                   National
                               Eggs Benedict Day
                §  National
                               Librarian Day
                §  National
                                Stress Awareness Day
·   Apr. 17.
           Blah, Blah, blah, Day
                §  National
                                Cheese Ball Day
            Palm Sunday (Christian – Date of holiday changes per moon each year)
            Pet Owner’s Independence Day
·   Apr. 18.
                    International
                                 Juggler’s Day
              Newspaper Columnist’s Day
              Passover (Jewish – On Jewish Calendar) – Starts & Sundown (Many Christians also celebrate this holiday as well.)
              Patriot’s Day – (Always the 3^rd Monday of April) - Patriot's Day commemorates the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
·   Apr. 19.
                     National
                                   Garlic Day
·   Apr. 20.
            Look Alike Day (Dress to look like someone else)
            Volunteer Recognition Day
·   Apr. 21.
           Holy Thursday (Christian – Date of holiday changes per moon each year)
            Kindergarten Day
                        §  National
                                    “HIGH FIVE” Day
·   Apr. 22.
        Earth Day
          Girl Scout Leader’s Day
          Good Friday (Christian – Date of holiday changes per moon each year) – Holiday to remember the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross
                          §  National
                                      Jelly Bean Day
· Apr. 23.
         Holy Saturday  (Christian – Date of holiday changes per moon each year)
          Lover’s Day
                           §  National
                                      Zucchini Bread Day
          Take a Chance Day
          World Laboratory Day
·   Apr. 24.
          Easter Sunday (Christian – Date of holiday changes per moon each year) – Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
          Pig in a blanket Day
·   Apr. 25.
            Easter Monday (Christian – Date of holiday changes per moon each year) – almost all Christian nations celebrate… for some reason The United States Does not. (Canada & Catholic as well as Orthodox that live in the United States do celebrate “Easter Monday” or “Holy Monday”)
              Dyngus Day (Polish – also spelled “Dingus Day”) 
              East Meets West Day
              World Penguin Day
·   Apr. 26.
          Executive Administrative Day (Secretary’s Day) 
            Hug An Australian Day
                           §  National
                                          Pretzel  Day
              Richter Scale Day
·   Apr. 27.
           Administrative Professional Day 
           Babe Ruth Day
                             §  National
                                            Prime Rib Day
            Tell A story Day
·    Apr. 28.
            Great  Poetry Ready Day
            Kiss Your Mate Day
·   Apr. 29.
            Greenery Day
                               §  National
                                             Shrimp Scampi Day
·   Apr. 30.
            Hairstyle Appreciation Day
                               §  National
                                             Honesty Day

In Memory of "Happy Birthday Benito Juarez of Mexico"

Begining of spring!

May the melting of the snow, and the flowers coming to bloom cheer you up and make your heart warm up in excitement for a great summer soon to be here.

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Starting from the first Christian Church, The Roman Catholic Church, ashes would be put on the people's head in honor of The bible's words "Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust" in the sign of a cross on their forhead.

This is the begining of lent. (For Catholics, Lutherans, Episcopal, Othodoxs, and some other Christian Religions.) . The reason they give up something they love is in honor of Christ who did the same for His Father for 40 days, and 40 nights. Lent goes till the day before Easter.

Many Christian religions do not celebrate this. They just celebrate Easter only.

Orthodox Church - This year

In honor of Jesus who for 40 days & 40 nights did lent. so do many Christians around the world do the same in Christ's honor.

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Easter 2010
Ash Wednesday is 17 February
Palm Sunday is 28 March
Good Friday is 02 April
(Western) Easter Sunday is 04 April
(Orthodox) Easter Sunday is 04 April

Hina Matsuri / Doll Festival
Girl's Day / March 3rd

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The 3rd of March - (by the Solar Calendar) is called "Hina-no-Sekku","Hina-Matsuri" (Doll's Festival) or "Momo-no-Sekku" (Peach blossom's Festival) which used to be one of the important seasonal events of ancient China and has now developed into a function symbolic of Japanese arts and customs and has been in existence in Japan since the Edo Period (17 - 19 centuries). Momo-no-Sekku used to be held on the 3rd of March according to the Lunar Calendar, though today it is actually not until early April that the peach blossoms begin to bloom, and that is how the name of this festival came about. On this day families with young daughters celebrate this event at home to ensure their daughter's future happiness. That is, they decorate hina-Ningyo (special, beautiful dolls which are replicas of an ancient emperor and empress and their subordinates). The dolls are not the everyday dolls usually played with but are ceremonial dolls, a heritage of the household, handed down, many of them, from generation to generation. They are displayed for a few days in the best room of the house at this festival time, after which they are carefully boxed and put away until the next year. Parents who are able to do so buy new sets of dolls for a girl baby born since the preceding festival, and relatives and friends make gifts of dolls. Peach blossoms, symbolizing a happy marriage, are indispensable decorations of this festival day. The blossoms signify the feminine traits - of gentility, composure and tranquility. A set of Hina-dolls usually consists of at least 15 dolls, all in the ancient costumes. The display also includes miniature household articles which often are exquisite artistic productions. The dolls most highly valued are the Dairi-sama, which represent the Emperor and Empress in resplendent court costumes of silk. They are attended by their two ministers, three kanjo (court ladies), and five court musicians. All are displayed on a tier of steps, usually five, from 3 to 6 ft. long and covered with bright red cloth. This stand is specially set up in the home only on this day. The Imperial couple occupy the top step, the Emperor at the left of the Empress. Court ladies and banquet trays and dishes occupy the second tier; the other dolls are arranged on the lower tiers. In the old days, on March 3 by the Lunar Calendar, all the people, men, women and children, made crude dolls of paper, and in making them they transferred their ill fortunes or sickness to the dolls. Gathering the dolls, they went together to a nearby brook or river, and cast them, bearing all their evils, into the water. It was thus an occasion for a family outing, just when the pleasant spring season started. Also the date which this festival is held marks the onset of spring. Hina-matsuri used to be one of the very few occasions when little Japanese girls had their own parties. It was customary up to the prewar years for them to invite their small friends to these parties at which they partook of the sweets and food offered to the dolls. Sometimes they cooked and prepared the food and cakes to be offered to the dolls. They drank Shirozake, a sweet mild rice wine, on the occasion. The main offerings are small cakes - hishi mochi (diamond-shaped rice cakes) fruit-shaped candy, tiny white and red dainties of osekihan (glutinous rice boiled with red beans) and colored wheat gluten. The colorful air of both the dolls and the young girls add to the gaiety of this festival. Old country families still treasure their family hina-matsuri dolls and doll furniture which are preserved for centuries. Brides used to take their own dolls to their new homes. Many interpretations are given about the festival. Families observe it to encourage filial piety, ancestor worship, loyalty, but above all is the love of children by Japanese parents, their joy and pride in them, and their desire to please them, and this love often impels poor parents to sell some of their belongings to buy dolls and decorations for the festival.

Holidays Of the month of March!

HOLIDAYS OF THE MONTH

·         Irish American Month

·         Music In Our Schools Month

·         National Crafts Month

·         National Irish American Heritage Month

·         National nutrition Month

·         National Peanut Month

·         National Woman’s History Month

·         Poetry Month

·         Red Cross Month

·         Social Worker’s Month

SPECIAL WEEKS IN MARCH

·         2^nd WEEK OF MARCH is…

o   National Bubble Week

o   Crochet Week

DAILY HOLIDAYS OF MARCH

·         Mar. 1.          National Pig Day

§  Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

·         Mar. 2.          Old stuff Day

·         Mar. 3.          I Want you to Be Happy Day

§  If Pets Had Thumbs Day

§  National Anthem Day

§  Peach Blossom Day

·         Mar. 4.          Employee Appreciation Day (Always the 1^st Friday of March)

§  Holy Experiment Day

§  Hug A G.I. Day

§  National Salesperson Day (Always the 1^st Friday in March)

·         Mar. 5.          Multiple Personality Day

·         Mar. 6.          Dentist’s Day

§  National Frozen Food’s Day

·         Mar. 7.          National Crown Roast of Pork Day

·         Mar. 8.          Be Nasty Day

§  International (Working) Woman’s Day

·         Mar. 9.          Ash Wednesday (Christian)

§  Panic Day

·         Mar. 10.       Middle Name Pride Day

·         Mar. 11.       Johnny Appleseed Day

§  Worship of Tools day

·         Mar. 12.       Girl Scout’s Day

§  Plant A Flower Day

·         Mar. 13.       Day light Savings (U.S.A.) – Rest of the world is too smart to have it. (Spring forward  except in AZ, HI, AL & other smart states that know time only goes forward & not Backwards & forwards an hours once a year…. Even an uneducated idiot knows that!)

§  Ear Muff Day – (No wonder “Day Light Saving’s Time” has been in effect for so long!... Our politicians are wearing “Ear muffs” that day! Could you imagine how much money we would save in one year if we did not pay anyone to change any national, governmental, state, county, school, or any tax paid clock back or fourth for one year… Just think how much money we pay in one year switching clocks back and forth… what a waste of tax payers’ money….  I think it’s about time they get the ear muffs off & start listening to “WE THE PEOPLE” & our needs… Just a thought)

§  Jewel  Day

·         Mar. 14.       Learn About Butterflies Day

§  National Potato Chip Day

§  National Pi Day – (3.14 – The Value of “PI”)

·         Mar. 15.       Everything you think is Wrong Day

§  Ides of March

§  Incredible Kid’s Day

§  Dumbstruck Day

·         Mar. 16.       Everything you Do Is Right Day

§  Freedom Of Information Day

·         Mar. 17.       Submarine Day

§  St. Patrick’s Day (Christian / Irish / Worldwide)

§  White’s Day (Japan) -  

·         Mar. 18.       Goddess of Fertility Day (Roman/Greek Religion)

§  Supreme Sacrifice Day

·         Mar. 19.       National Quilting Day (Always the 3^rd Saturday of March)

§  Poultry Day

§  St. Joseph’s Day (Christian – Jesus’ Step Father’s Honored Day)

·         Mar. 20.       International Earth Day.

§  Extraterrestrial Abductions Day

§  Proposal Day

§  Spring Begins – First Day of Spring (Vernal Equinox – northern half of Planet.)

·         Mar. 21.       Fragrance Day

·         Mar. 22.       National goof Off Day

·         Mar. 23.       National Chip & Dip Day.

§  Near Miss Day

·         Mar. 24.       National Chocolate Covered Raisin’s Day.

·         Mar. 25.       Annunciation of The Lord (Christian)

§  Pecan Day

§  Waffle day

·         Mar. 26.       Make up you own Holiday Day

·         Mar. 27.       National “Joe” Day

·         Mar. 28.       Something On A Stick Day

·         Mar. 29.       National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day

§  Smoke & Mirrors Day

·         Mar. 30.       National Doctor’s Day

§  I’m In Control Day

§  Take A Walk In The Park Day

·         Mar. 31.       Bunsen Burner Day

§  National Clam on the Half Shell Day.

Moulid (Mawlid) 2011

February 26, 2011; Moulid (also spelled Mawlid al-Nabi, Mawlid an-Nabi or Milad al-Nabi) celebrates the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed.

Mawlid al-Nabi in 2010 is on Friday, the 26th of February.

Note that in the Muslim calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Muslims will celebrate Mawlid al-Nabi on the sunset of Thursday, the 25th of February.

Although Mawlid al-Nabi is always on the same day of the Islamic calendar, the date on the Gregorian calendar varies from year to year, since the Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar and the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar. This difference means Mawlid al-Nabi moves in the Gregorian calendar approximately 11 days every year. The date of Mawlid al-Nabi may also vary from country to country depending on whether the moon has been sighted or not.

for the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi.

Art by Bryan R. Jenks of www.WISHLAMP.com