A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Women’s History Our nation’s third First Lady was born Dolley Payne in Piedmont, North Carolina, on May 20, 1768. Scott # 1822 - issued 1980 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Philanthropy Johns Hopkins was born on May 19, 1795, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Scott # 2194 - issued 1989 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Museums On May 18, 1977, the first International Museum Day was celebrated around the world. Scott # 3910a - issued 2005 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

May 17 A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Flora and Fauna On May 17, 2010, the USPS issued the first stamp in what became the Butterfly Series. Scott # 4462 - issued 2010 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

What book title describes your workout today? I’ll go first… “Old Man’s War” #Fitnesssky

I can’t unhear Senator John Kennedy’s mispronunciation of this app. It will forever be “Blueski” for me.

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Science and Technology On May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman fired up a device that turned a flash of light into something sharper, brighter, and far more useful. Scott # 4188k - issued 1999 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

I supported @colorado.gov and was so proud to have an open gay man as my governor. He had betrayed us all with this idiotic decision showing the world he’s just another piece of shit rich asshole. He is basically Trump’s bitch

Parents must make healthcare decisions for kids based on consistent and research oriented information. The current administration offers only misinformation and ideology based health advice. Kids suffer

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Flora and Fauna On May 15, 1993, the USPS issued the first installment in the Garden Flowers Series, which would honor flowers that bloom in each of the four seasons. Scott # 2769-64- issued 1993 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Rest days don’t mean sitting around eating junk food. Active rest keeps you consistent #oldmanathegym #fitnesssky

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Arts and Entertainment On May 14, 1897, John Philip Sousa’s band officially debuted his march “Stars and Stripes Forever” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Scott # 3153 - issued 1997 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Native American History One of the first recorded celebrations of Native American Day was held on May 13, 1916, in New York.  Scott # 972 - issued 1948 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Theme: Healthcare On May 12, 1921, the US celebrated National Hospital Day for the first time.  This stamp was issued for the 250th anniversary of Bellevue Hospital. Scott # 2210 - issued 1986 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Collector Choice These cute critters were issued in 2023 and were an instant favorite of Americans. Scott # 5746c - issued 2023 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: American Revolution On May 10, 1775, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led a small colonial militia to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British. Scott # 1071- issued 1955 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Collector’s Choice-Photography The Earthscapes collection features 15 locations throughout the US. Scott # 4710 - issued 2012 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Don’t sweat the small stuff! #gymsky #fitness #zen #makelemonade

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History On May 8, 1846, future President Zachary Taylor led US forces to their first major victory of the Mexican-American War at the Battle of Palo Alto. Scott # 179- issued 1875 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History On May 7, 1833, future President Abraham Lincoln took a job as postmaster for New Salem, Illinois. Scott # 1282- issued 1965 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History On May 6, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 7034, establishing the Works Progress Administration. Scott # 3185e- issued 1998 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Mexican History On May 5, 1862, Mexican forces defeated French invaders at the Battle of Puebla. Scott # 3203 - issued 1998 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Pop Culture Celebrated each year on May 4, Star Wars Day honors the cultural impact of the legendary sci-fi saga inspired by the iconic pun “May the Fourth be with you.” Scott # 4144- issued 2007 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: USPS History On May 3, 2000, the USPS issued the first stamps in the Distinguished Servicemen Series. Scott # - 3393-96 issued 2000 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Sports History On May 2, 1908, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” was submitted to the US Copyright Office. Neither of the men involved in its creation had ever seen a baseball game Scott # 4341-issued 2008 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamp

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: USPS History On May 1, 1924, the US Post Office issued a set of three stamps known as the Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Issue. Scott # 615-17 - issued 1924 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: American History On April 30, 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition opened to the public. *my collection is missing # 323 Scott # 323-27 - issued 1904 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Arts and Entertainment Jazz legend Edward Kennedy Ellington was born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, DC. Scott # 2211- issued 1986 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on April 28, 1758, to successful plantation owners.  Scott # 591 - issued 1925 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Conservation On April 27, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Soil Conservation Act.  Scott # - 2074 issued 1984 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: USPS History On April 26, 1990, the USPS issued the first booklet in its Lighthouse stamp series. Scott # 2470-74 - issued 1990 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Journalism History Edward Roscoe Murrow was born on April 25, 1908, in Guilford County, North Carolina. He was the first broadcast journalist to be featured on a stamp. Scott # 2812,- issued 1994 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

I’m frequently bothered by the assumption that everyone respects religious beliefs. Why should that be a given? Are we expected by all social norms to respect individuals who believe in paranormal activity? #atheism

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Women’s History On April 24, 1890, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs was founded. Scott # 1316 - issued 1966 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Public Education On April 23, 1635, the Boston Latin School opened its doors.  It’s America’s oldest school and first public school. Scott # 2159 - issued 1985 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Nonprofit Organizations On April 22, 1919, the Ohio Society for Crippled Children was founded.  Scott # 1385 - issued 1969 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: American History On April 21, 1898, Spain ended diplomatic relations with America Scott # 3192 - issued 1998 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Arts and Entertainment American musician and songwriter Tito Puente was born on April 20, 1923, in New York City, New York. Scott # 4497 - issued 2011 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Sports History The first-ever Boson Marathon was run on April 19, 1897. It’s the world’s oldest annual marathon and is one of the six World Marathon Majors. Scott # 3067 - issued 1996 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: American History On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere took his historic ride to warn the people of Lexington and Concord that the British were coming.  Scott # 1059a - issued 1965 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Popular Culture On April 17, 1937, Daffy Duck made his first appearance in Porky’s Duck Hunt. Scott # 3306a - issued 1999 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: NASA History Apollo 16 launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:54 p.m. on April 16, 1972. It was the 10th crewed Apollo mission and the to land on the Moon Scott # 3413 - issued 2000 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Presidential History On April 15, 1865, President Lincoln died less than 12 hours after being shot by John Wilkes Booth. Scott # 304 - issued 1903 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Civil Rights History On April 14, 1947, the court case of Mendez v. Westminster was decided in favor of Gonzalo Mendez, Scott # 4201 - issued 2007 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: National Monuments On April 13, 1943, the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, was officially dedicated. Scott # 1510 - issued 1973 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Civil War History On April 12, 1861, North and South clashed for the first time at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.  Scott # 1178 - issued 1961 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: USPS History On April 11, 1925, the US Post Office issued its first Special Handling stamp, #QE4. Scott # QE4 - issued 1925 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

A stamp from my collection (2026) Theme: Environmental History On April 10, 1872, the first Arbor Day was held in Nebraska.  Also included is a stamp for the "Kids Care about the Environment" collection Scott # 717/2954a - issued 1932/1995 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Staying fit at 63!

🧵A stamp from my collection-2026 Theme: USPS History On April 9, 1921, Postmaster General Will H. Hays took an extraordinary step: he ordered the arming of postal workers who handled the nation’s most valuable mail. Scott # Q5 - issued 1912 #philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps