What Is Cinco De Mayo?

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Contrary to widespread popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day -- the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico -- which is actually celebrated on September 16.

Cinco de Mayo -- or the fifth of May -- commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States.

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I read an interesting article titled "Why Fiction Is Good For You."

Below is the first paragraph --

Is fiction good for us? We spend huge chunks of our lives immersed in novels, films, TV shows, and other forms of fiction. Some see this as a positive thing, arguing that made-up stories cultivate our mental and moral development. But others have argued that fiction is mentally and ethically corrosive. It’s an ancient question: Does fiction build the morality of individuals and societies, or does it break it down?

It's a pretty long piece (5 sections) so if you want to read it, you might wish to wait until you have some extra time on your hands.

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WORD FOR TODAY

harry
verb   
1.  persistently carry out attacks on.
2.  persistently harass.
3.  annoy continually or chronically.

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BORN ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Tammy Wynette

Born May 5, 1942

Died Apr. 6, 1998
First Lady of Country Music
(Stand By Your Man)

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Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.
--Will Durant