Kentucky Derby 138 and more

This years post time for the Run for the Roses is 6:24 p.m. ET. the Rose Blanket refereed to in the name of the race is lovingly made of 564 red roses by our grocery store, Kroger. It takes them all the night before the race. In 2006 when this postcard project was created the first Saturday in May was the 6th and Barbaro won.

Each Day in the Year of the Fire Doy # 98

AND May 5 is a favored day for celebrating Boy's Day in Japan carp flags are flown, in ancient Roman times it was the feast of Roses - Rosalia, and of course, Cinco de Mayo.

Each Day in the Year of the Fire Doy #97 front

Each Day in the Year of the Fire Doy #97 back

Celebrate this and every day!