Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, is one of the four grandest traditional festivals in China, falling on 5th day of the 5th month in Chinese lunar calendar. The other three are Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and Qingming Festival.  Time for Dragon Boat Race People enjoy a 3-day holiday for celebrations, among which the dragon boat race is the most popular. The iconic festival food is Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).   A Day to Commemorate Qu Yuan & Ward Off Bad Things It has been observed for over 2,000 years in China, to commemorate Qu Yuan (340-278 BC), an ancient Chinese patriotic poet. It is also a day to ward off evil spirits, diseases, pests and other poisonous animals by hanging calamus and wormwood, wearing perfume pouches, drinking realgar wine, and bathing in herbal water, etc.  When is Dragon Boat Festival? – June 25th, 2020 Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is on 5th day of the 5th lunar month. In Gregorian calendar, it varies every year,...

Saint Jean Baptiste Day, held annually on June 24, is the feast day of St John the Baptist, a Jewish preacher who baptized Jesus in the River Jordan. It is a day of celebration in Quebec and other areas of French Canada. Saint Jean Baptiste Day is also known as "la Saint-Jean", "St John the Baptist Day", "Fête nationale du Québec" and "Quebec's National Holiday". Is St. Jean Baptiste Day a Public Holiday? St. Jean Baptiste Day is a public holiday in Quebec, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. What Do People Do? Various events are organized on Saint Jean Baptiste Day. These range from large scale public celebrations, such as rock and jazz concerts, sports tournaments, parades and firework displays, to small family or neighborhood happenings, such as yard sales, picnics, barbecues, bonfires and children's entertainment. Many church bells ring in celebration and public dances and fun ...

Every year seven million companion animals enter animal shelters and are later euthanized. Here at Rock and Roll Saved My Soul, we want to help decrease that number. We believe every pet deserves a second chance. This anthology is a collection of stories about rescue animals, strays, and the animals that have saved us. All proceeds benefit Pet Partners. Together we can save lives and help animals everywhere get a second chance. Amazon Goodreads

6-19-20: This week has been a rough week. Migraines pretty much every day. My knee started hurting Wednesday night at work I think. I'm still waiting to hear from the specialist to get an appointment. I'm waiting for my upped meds to kick in for my migraines, but I'm pretty sure they won't. I'm off two weeks now for the 4th of July shut down. I go in on the 28th to build 21 parts which I believe is the stupidest thing I ever heard of. Which I told my boss too and he just laughed at because 1 it's true and 2 because some things at my job I'm very vocal about. He trying to get me out of it though. We will see what happens. He is pretty awesome though. Gave me $50 bucks for my daughter's birthday. He fun to joke with. I did get him something with a gift card I got for free as a token of my appreciation. I'll have it for him if I do in on the 28th. My daughter birthday party is the 27th which I'm excited for. I wrapped all but 2 presents I had in my ...

What is National Indigenous Peoples Day? June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. What led to the creation of National Indigenous Peoples Day? National Aboriginal Day (now National Indigenou...

SUMMER SOLSTICE 2020: THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR In 2020, the June solstice occurs on Saturday, June 20, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s all you need to learn about the summer solstice—the longest day of the year! WHEN IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE? In 2020, the June solstice is Saturday, June 20, at 5:44 P.M. EDT. This date marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt (about 23.5 degrees) toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the calendar year. (By longest “day,” we mean the longest period of sunlight.) At the June solstice, the Northern Hemisphere receives sunlight at the most direct angle of the year. CELEBRATE THE START OF SUMMER WITH AN ECLIPSE An annular solar eclipse will occur on the weekend of the solstice, beginning just before midnight (Eastern Time) o...