It’s May 19. 
Today is “Neighbor Day.”  What are the qualities of good neighbors?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   China and Russia share the honor of being the two countries with the most neighbors; each country shares a border with 14 other nations.  Can you list any of their neighbors?

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors.”  --Robert E. Lee (Confederate General from the American Civil War)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:  espouse (verb) – this action word means to take something up as a personal cause because you believe in it.  What three causes, movements, or charities would you espouse if you had more time in your busy life?

Terrific Tuesday!!!

CNN will start our day. Then, check to make sure you have turned in your Tagxedo. Then, study for your vocabulary test on Thursday! Finally, read The Cay.