13 May 18

National Frog Jumping Day is celebrated on 13 May every year. It honors Mark Twain's 1865 short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," which was his first great success as a writer. Calaveras County, California, has held public frog-jumping events since 1893, culminating in this year's edition of the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee on 17-20 May. My frogs tie was a birthday present from grandson Nate in 2016. I know today is also Mother's Day, but our family's observance has been delayed until all our mothers and children can participate, currently set for 27 May!