And So May Begins (Happy Cinco de Mayo on the 5th!)
On May 2, Alaa Elassar of CNN reported that 97% of Americans are still under stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders due to the coronavirus.
On May 3, Remy Tumin and Judith Levitt of The New York Times said that nearly half the states in the country will be reopening this week, many of them in phased processes.
This leaves the other half of the states still shuttered, with protests and demonstrations occurring in some.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW YORK TIMES‘ MAP that shows which states are shut down and which are reopening.
CLICK HERE TO SEE CNN‘S COMPLETE LIST of all 50 states and where each one stands on plans to reopen.
After you’ve checked out that information, glance over the list of observed May days below. Whether your state is shuttered, partially open, or wide open, you can make something special of these upcoming days.
Today, May 4: Bird Day
May 5: Cinco de Mayo and National Teacher’s Day
May 6: National Nurses Day. These front-line workers deserve much appreciation!
May 7: National Day of Prayer and World Password Day (password day?!)
May 8: World Red Cross Day and Military Spouses Day (also No Socks Day)

May 9: National Train Day
May 10: Mother’s Day
May 11: Eat What You Want Day
May 12: National Limerick Day
May 13: National Receptionist Day and National Fair Trade Day
May 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15: National Bike to Work Day and Police Officer’s Memorial Day
May 16: Armed Forces Day and Wear Purple for Peace Day
May 17: National Walnut Day
May 18: Victoria Day (Canada) and International Museum Day

May 19: Boy’s Club Day and Endangered Species Day
May 20: Pick Strawberries Day
May 21: National Waitstaff Day
May 22: Buy a Musical Instrument Day, National Maritime Day
May 23: International Jazz Day
May 24: National Escargot Day
May 25: Memorial Day
May 26: Sally Ride Day
May 27: Sun Screen Day
May 28: Amnesty International Day, National Hamburger Day
May 29: Learn About Composting Day

May 30: Mint Julep Day
May 31: World No Tobacco Day and National Macaroon Day
What’s your favorite May day and why? Let us know. We hope to re-start our Ultimate Dance Party tour this month. That first show back after quarantine will be our Latitude28 Band favorite May day!
Thanks for reading,
–Kim