DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Hat Day
Cold head? A great solution might be to wear a hat; and what better opportunity than Hat Day?
Word of the Day
cogitate
| Definition: | (verb) To take careful thought or think carefully about; ponder. | ||
| Synonyms: | cerebrate | ||
| Usage: | You must earnestly cogitate before making this decision, and not simply flip a coin. | ||
History
The British Museum Opens
 | When the British Museum opened to the public in 1759, its exhibits were based largely on personal collections, including Sir Hans Sloane's Cabinet of Curiosities, Robert Harley's library, and Sir Robert Cotton's antiquities. Today, the museum is home to more than 13 million historical items. Its assortment of prints and drawings is one of the world's finest, and it houses such famous relics as the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles. | ||
Chilembwe Day
 | John Chilembwe was born in the 1860s in the African nation of Nyasaland, now known as Malawi. Dismayed by the treatment of local peoples at the hands of plantation owners, whom he charged with racism and exploitation, he and a group of 200 followers staged an uprising. They were caught and killed on February 3, 1915. Chilembwe is now memorialized as a hero for African independence and is celebrated annually on January 15 in Malawi, which attained its independence in 1964. His image on a Malawi banknote attests to his enduring popularity as a symbol of Malawi freedom and patriotism. | ||
Canine Commuter Rides Bus Alone to Dog Park
 |
A black Labrador retriever named Eclipse has recently turned heads by riding the bus—alone—to her local dog park in Seattle, Washington. Commuters and transit employees alike have reported seeing Eclipse board the bus in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood and then ride about four stops to the dog park. While dogs are allowed on Seattle buses, they usually have human companions. Eclipse's independent streak does not bother her owner, however, who says that he just meets up with her later at the dog park
.
| ||
1559 - England's Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
1870 - A cartoon by Thomas Nast titled "A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion" appeared in "Harper's Weekly." The cartoon used the donkey to symbolize the Democratic Party for the first time.
1892 - "Triangle" magazine in Springfield, MA, published the rules for a brand new game. The original rules involved attaching a peach baskets to a suspended board. It is now known as basketball.
1943 - The Pentagon was dedicated as the world's largest office building just outside Washington, DC, in Arlington, VA. The structure covers 34 acres of land and has 17 miles of corridors.
1953 - Harry S Truman became the first U.S. President to use radio and television to give his farewell as he left office.
1974 - "Happy Days" premiered on ABC-TV.
1986 - President Reagan signed legislation making Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday a national holiday to be celebrated on the third Monday of January
If You Were Born Today, January 15
You are a practical person but at the same time highly creative--a rare combination! Others quite naturally respect you. With so many talents and interests, it can be hard to choose only one path. Many of you have quite a few sideline hobbies. Most of you are very good with words. The key to success is focus, which might come a little later in life. You are a little temperamental, and others don't always know what to expect from you as a result. Famous people born today: Martin Luther King Jr., Lloyd Bridges, Gene Krupa, Julian Cope.
Rapa River Delta
Photograph by Sven Zacek, National Geographic
“We went backpacking in Sarek National Park but wanted to go deeper into the wilderness, which is why we chose to fly to the border with a helicopter,” writes Sven Zacek. The park in northern Sweden is sometimes called the “Alaska of Europe,” he says. “The sight of the Rapa River Delta in autumn colors was amazing, and I asked the pilot to do a couple of circles before landing.”
knit
Sock Monkey WR1923 pattern by Linda Cyr
Also available at FaveCrafts.com, as “Knit Sock Monkey”.
Preview by Yahoo
( i am not sure that these pants will fit THIS sock monkey - 16" tall - but added it so you can play and come up with the right size, if need be as these use 2.75 mm needles)
Sock Monkey Jeans pattern by Susie Rogers (for 21" tall using 4.0 mm needles)
Sock Monkey Jeans pattern by Susie Rogers
Jeans for Sock Monkey. This is a free Ravelry pattern to dress your sock monkey. I am not a professional writer but the pattern tested several times.these cl...
the following is the PAID pattern for the sock monkey who those pants were originally knit for
knit
Preview by Yahoo
knit
knit
Mary Gray pattern by Kseniya Goncharenko
29 Š¾ŠŗŃŃŠ±ŃŃ 2014: ŠŠ¾ŃŠ¾Š³ŠøŠµ Š“ŃŃŠ·ŃŃ! ŠŃŠøŠ½Š¾ŃŃ ŃŠ²Š¾Šø ŠøŠ·Š²ŠøŠ½ŠµŠ½ŠøŃ Š·Š° Š“Š¾ŠæŃŃŠµŠ½Š½ŃŠµ Š¾ŃŠøŠ±ŠŗŠø Š² ŃŃŃŃŠŗŠøŠ¹ Š²ŠµŃŃŠøŠø :) Š Š°Š·Š¼ŠµŃŃŠøŠ»Š° ŠøŃŠæŃŠ°Š²Š»ŠµŠ½Š½ŃŠ¹ Š²Š°ŃŠøŠ°Š½Ń :) Š£...
knit
crochet, vintage
crochet:: winterberry surprise
SURPRISE! The vintage potholder I was coveting waaaay back here has been decoded! Then, you may recall that a lovely neighbor gave me these apple pot...
Preview by Yahoo
crochet
On-Point Log Cabin Style Granny Square pattern by D Gol...
Quantity of available yarns is not important. Any scraps of a few yards long will be fine.
crochet
FREE PATTERN = Stewie Griffin A Crochet Pattern pattern...
The pattern is written in English.
crochet
Half Moon Shawl #70474AD pattern by Lion Brand Yarn
This circle shawl is simple, but stunning. (Lion Brand Yarn)
crochet
Diamond Tweed Wristwarmers pattern by Jennifer Christ...
Snug fitting wristwarmers customize to
recipe
Homemade Granola Recipe
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, peanuts, coconut, wheat germ, sugar, and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine m...
Preview by Yahoo
craft
The Bodacious DIY Bleach Pen
Are you a DIY dunce like myself? Have you tried to figure out how to use a sewing machine to no avail? Were you the only kid in grade school that just coul...
'hello' in Latvian: Labdien
| |||||||
Sock Monkey WR1923 pattern by Linda Cyr
Also available at FaveCrafts.com, as “Knit Sock Monkey”.
| |||||||
Preview by Yahoo
| |||||||
Sock Monkey Jeans pattern by Susie Rogers (for 21" tall using 4.0 mm needles)
| |||||||
Sock Monkey Jeans pattern by Susie Rogers
Jeans for Sock Monkey. This is a free Ravelry pattern to dress your sock monkey. I am not a professional writer but the pattern tested several times.these cl...
| |||||||
the following is the PAID pattern for the sock monkey who those pants were originally knit for
| |||||||
| |||||||
Preview by Yahoo
| |||||||
| |||||||
| |||||||
Mary Gray pattern by Kseniya Goncharenko
29 Š¾ŠŗŃŃŠ±ŃŃ 2014: ŠŠ¾ŃŠ¾Š³ŠøŠµ Š“ŃŃŠ·ŃŃ! ŠŃŠøŠ½Š¾ŃŃ ŃŠ²Š¾Šø ŠøŠ·Š²ŠøŠ½ŠµŠ½ŠøŃ Š·Š° Š“Š¾ŠæŃŃŠµŠ½Š½ŃŠµ Š¾ŃŠøŠ±ŠŗŠø Š² ŃŃŃŃŠŗŠøŠ¹ Š²ŠµŃŃŠøŠø :) Š Š°Š·Š¼ŠµŃŃŠøŠ»Š° ŠøŃŠæŃŠ°Š²Š»ŠµŠ½Š½ŃŠ¹ Š²Š°ŃŠøŠ°Š½Ń :) Š£...
| |||||||
knit
| |||||||
| |||||||
crochet:: winterberry surprise
SURPRISE! The vintage potholder I was coveting waaaay back here has been decoded! Then, you may recall that a lovely neighbor gave me these apple pot...
| |||||||
Preview by Yahoo
| |||||||
| |||||||
On-Point Log Cabin Style Granny Square pattern by D Gol...
Quantity of available yarns is not important. Any scraps of a few yards long will be fine.
| |||||||
crochet
| |||||||
FREE PATTERN = Stewie Griffin A Crochet Pattern pattern...
The pattern is written in English.
| |||||||
| |||||||
Half Moon Shawl #70474AD pattern by Lion Brand Yarn
This circle shawl is simple, but stunning. (Lion Brand Yarn)
| |||||||
| |||||||
Diamond Tweed Wristwarmers pattern by Jennifer Christ...
Snug fitting wristwarmers customize to
| |||||||
| |||||||
Homemade Granola Recipe
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, peanuts, coconut, wheat germ, sugar, and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine m...
| |||||||
Preview by Yahoo
| |||||||
craft
| |||||||
The Bodacious DIY Bleach Pen
Are you a DIY dunce like myself? Have you tried to figure out how to use a sewing machine to no avail? Were you the only kid in grade school that just coul...
| |||||||
Incredible Trees From All Around The World
Mangrove Underwater Tree
Tree Tunnel, Australia
Japanese Maple, Portland, Oregon
Angel Oak Tree, Charleston, SC, USA
Amazing Tree, Socotra Island, Yemen
Cherry Trees, Bonn, Germany
Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland
Rainbow Eucalyptus, Hawaii
Baobab Trees, Madagascar
Wisteria Tree, Japan
Dragon’s Blood Trees, Socotra, Yemen
The Biggest Tree in the World – General Sherman
The Tallest Tree in the World – Hyperion Redwood – 115.61 m (379.3 ft)
The Oldest Tree in the World – Methuselah Tree – 4,000 to 5,000 years old
The Widest Tree in the World – Arbol del Tule – Mexico
No comments:
Post a Comment