On The Fly

In this episode, Be a Friend by Edgar Guest  . . . Yes, we all know that on April Fools' Day it's an annual custom to play jokes and pranks on people. These pranksters often reveal their actions by shouting, "April Fools!" Did you know, April 1st is not a public holiday in any country except Cyprus, it's a national holiday (though not for April Fools' Day but instead for a holiday called "Cyprus National Day"), and Odesa, Ukraine where April 1st is an official city holiday. In the United States, the custom of setting aside a day for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbor what follows is a reminder to be a friend. Be A Friend Be a friend you don't need money, Just a disposition sunny. Just the wish to help another Get along some way or other. Just a kindly hand extended Out to one who's unbefriended, Just the will to give or lend, This will make you someone's friend.   Be a friend. You don't need glory. Friendship is a simple...