A fitting quote for Father's Day: My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, “You’re tearing out the grass. “We’re not raising grass,” Dad would reply. “We’re raising boys.” —Harmon Killebrew

June is Men’s Health Month. We so seldom talk about men’s health problems, especially those that are preventable. This is a good time to learn about early detection and treatment of disease among the men and boys in your life. And remember, June 21 is Father's Day.

Among other things, June is Cancer in the Sun Month. Remember to wear your sunscreen and protect your skin. Also, remember that all skin colors and types need protection from the sun.

June 1 is National Cancer Survivors Day. The NCSD is celebrating its 21st year. According to the site NCSD is world’s largest and fastest-growing annual cancer survivor event.

June 1–30 is Dairy Month to pay tribute to the vital role milk and dairy products play in the American diet and the contribution of America’s dairy farmers.

June is Cancer From the Sun Month. All skin tones and colors need protection from the sun. Remembering to use sunblocks and sunscreens can help to give some protection.

Perennial Gardening Month. To celebrate the versatility and beauty of perennial garden plants. For tips on how to keep your perennial garden beautiful all season long browse www.perennialplant.org.

Quote of the Month: The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude or mind. —William James

Everyone knows that the U.S. celebrates Independence Day on July 4, but July is also National Hemochromatosis Screening and Awareness Month. Please visit the iron disorders site to learn about this very serious disease.

The Tour De France often celebrate's the real beginning of summer in some parts of the world as cycling’s best of the best compete in France's famous and exciting bike race.