26th August- MOTHER THERESA BIRTH DAY.

Omnipresent, Omniscient and Omnipotent Almighty has created
The world in such a manner that that great  noble people are born
All over the world to serve the humanity from some where other of
The earth to spread nobility, peace, joy and harmony and happiness!

Twenty Sixth August today is a holiday – the birth day MOTHER MARY THERESA Bojaxhiuide”born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu Albanian: Twenty Sixth August Nineteen Hundred and Ten and lived up to Fifth September Nineteen Ninety Seven  honored in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary.

Born in Skopje present capital of North Macedonia, then part of the Kosovo Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire. After living in Skopje for eighteen years,  Moved to Ireland and then to India, where she lived for  her life.

In Nineteen Fifty, Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation that had over four thousand nuns and  Active in more than hundred  countries.They manage homes for people who Are dying of HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis. They  run soup kitchens, Dispensaries, mobile clinics, children’s and family counselling programmes, And orphanages and schools. Members take vows of chastity, poverty, and Obedience, and also profess a fourth vow – to give “wholehearted free Service to the poorest of the poor.”

Teresa received  honors, like Ramon Magsaysay Peace Prize and  Nobel Peace Prize.  was canonized on Fourth September Two Thousand Sixteen,  Anniversary of her death Fifth September is her feast day.

Mother Teresa’s house at Kolkatta..

 

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July 18th International Nelson Mandela Day

South African Gandhi he was  Nelson Mandela born on this day
Eighteenth July. Fought for freedom and succeeded great indeed!
Earned  many an accolade!.   an iconic figure that triumphed
Over South Africa’s apartheid regime.  a human rights lawyer,
A prisoner of conscience, and an international peacemaker.
The first democratically elected president of a free
South Africa. the United Nations General Assembly
Want the world  to celebrate his life.  on this day Nelson Mandela’s
Birthday— Day to celebrates the idea that each individual
Has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact.

In honor of his sixty seven years of public service, the Nelson Mandela Foundation
And the United Nations ask us to spend SIXTY SEVEN MINUTES of our time helping others.

June 27th.- HELEN KELLER DAY

Men may come and men may go but their achievements last for ever!
Here is a lady who came and the lady has gone but her actions
Remain and will remain for years and decades to come with admiration!
Today twenty seventh June HELEN KELLER DAY- indeed a holy day!

Helen Keller Day is the day of birth of Helen Keller, observed on
This day annually created by presidential proclamation in Two Thousand
Six and by international organizations,   helping the Blind and the deaf.
Though born healthy at age nineteen became blind and deaf yet……….

Since Eighteen Ninety Three Helen Keller Services for the Blind’s mission
Helping individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, and
Having additional disabilities, develop independence. Headquartered in
Brooklyn, New York, the agency has additional rehabilitation sites in Hemp-stead and Huntington, Long Island, and operates the Helen Keller National
Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults in Sands Point, New York.

 

June 15th- WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

Today’s Twenties are tomorrow’s Forties, day after tomorrow’s
Sixties! Sixties and above designated as ELDER! None living
Can avoid being an ELDER and the attendant abuse sure
Better to be aware and prepare to protect- simple and pure!
Abuse by the youngsters at home, youngsters outside  both are possible
Abuse by nature -health problems a source of abuse horrible!

In Tamil it is said: முற்பகல் செய்யின் பிற்பகல் விளையும்”
Whatever we do earlier, we shall reap it later! Let us not abuse
Elders when we are young! We shall suffer  as we become elders!
Not only let us not abuse elders, but go all out to be of use and help!
Elders suffering on the road, let us rush to be of use and assistance
A way indeed to show our respect for elders known or unknown!

 

June 14th 2020- WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY

 

Rightly said, my Lord, blood is always thicker than water
Blood in red- has life and love, health and joy all that matter!
Blood less body, awaits transfusion or exit from earth
Bloodless war brought us freedom from the foreign yoke with mirth!

Blood donation and donor are doubly blessed- patient too
Life saving through blood donation voluntary to woo
The healthy and generous, blood and broad minded to help
The sufferers with love-seeking love in return valued wealth!

Theme for this year’s World Blood Donor Day is

“Safe blood saves lives” with the slogan “Give blood and make the world a healthier place”. Indeed noble theme and message!

“Thank you for saving my life” says all those in need indeed!

“Give freely; give often, Blood donation matters all over
Strong and healthy need have no fear-God has given power!

Good Samaritan donors to continue frequently
Newer ones to start sans fear and worry quite timely
That saves the needy- known-unknown, good-bad, rich or poor sure
Group that matters and nothing else, my heart and soul quite pure!

 

22nd February – World Scout Day

February twenty second today a great day when World Scout Day is observed
Worldwide in nearly all Scout associations, Founders’ Day is celebrated
The birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Born in the year Eighteen Hundred Fifty Seven. the founder of Scouting, and
Also  his wife Olave Baden-Powell born in Eighteen Eighty Nine.
A greatly disciplined force serving the Society in times of need fine!

I happily recollect my high school days in Karaikudi in
Mid Nineteen Fifties during which period I was a boy scout
In Sivaji Troop- patrol Leader and Troop Leader in  about
Seven years – respected by student friends and admired by teachers!
When in uniform with a prestigious scarf felt as if in Army serving the Nation
Days in the Movement turned to be days with great passion!

21st JANUARY-SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY.

Squirrel indeed one of the cutest creations of the Almighty
Moving fast and jumping here and there nice- very casually
Won the heart of lord Rama by helping in its own way
Earning three  permanent stripes on the back sings this way!

Oh, my Lord, the Almighty among your million creations
A creature tiny I am, yet proud of my birth –admiration
Showered on me by Lord Rama whose fingers three fondled
On my back for the little service rendered for making the bridge!

Trees of all sizes and shapes, house tops big and small make my home
At will, with ease and peace, joy and poise, I jump here and there roam
Sing in praise of the Lord and His creations, eat sweet fruits and nuts
To my heart’s content right from the trees and plants with strong guts!

Blessed with voice melodious, I make others enjoy my songs
Young and old, healthy and the sick, one and all like my voice
I served the Lord along with men and monkeys to build the bridge
May you my friends, build bridges of love and friendship with all to live!

On this happy squirrel appreciation day twenty first January
Let us learn a lesson or two from the squirrels’ life to follow
Help others- solicited or not- in a measure very small or otherwise
Helping ever and hurting never as our motto in life very wise~!

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International Migrants Day December 18th.

In a way all the people all over the world are migrants only
We were born and died several times in the past- migrated from one life
To another- may be American I was in my previous birth
And now in this birth an Indian-migrated from America!

International Migrants Day is today the Eighteenth December
Observed in accordance with Resolution of the United Nations
General Assembly, adopted in December Two Thousand.
International Convention was for the Protection of the Rights
Of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
For dissemination of information on human rights and fundamental
Political freedom of migrants, and for the protection of migrants.
Let us on this day save and serve the migrants in all possible means!

 

INTER NATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY- December 5th.

Volunteering for any good cause is gradually on the wane
In the fast food days everyone is concerned with one’s own!
Here is a day today Fifth December International Volunteer Day
To make me conscious of volunteering to be of assistance to all!

International Volunteer Day desired by the United Nations
General Assembly, is  viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and Organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and
To promote their work among their communities, non-governmental Organizations, United Nations agencies,  and the private sector.
Programme contributes to peace and development by advocating
For the recognition of volunteers and working with partners to integrate
Volunteerism into development programming. Great objective indeed-great.

The diverse and dynamic role of volunteerism in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals merits strong support from Governments and other stakeholders. On this International Day, I thank volunteers for their efforts to leave no one behind. Secretary General’s gratitude expressed.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres

 

 

National Thrift shop Day-AUGUST 17.

What a great concept put into practice in America for long?
August Seventeenth-third Saturday of August every year
Is NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP day -a day eagerly looked forward by all
To make purchases of whatever they need at more or less half the rate!

Budget bound poor and middle class people are everywhere desiring
Purchase of furniture or utensils, books or shelves, fridge or ACs
At the concessional rates in those thrift shops- not compromising
Quality or color of our choice -great opportunities sure and pure

Shops collect the used ones and recondition them – restoring their
Originality and the not so rich with low budget at disposal
Make use of the seemingly fun day and equip their homes very well
Indeed a nice concept and well put into practice regular-helps all!