Sunday, January 22, 2017

Celebration of Life Day January 22, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Celebration of Life Day

Celebration Of Life Day is when we take a step back and truly appreciate our children and grandchildren. Granted, some may do this on an everyday basis, but it’s an opportunity to look at our young ones’ lives from a different angle, think about what it is that makes them truly special, and of course, to lavish treats upon them if we so wish, be it an ice cream or a trip to Disneyland.
It can be easy to forget that our children and grandchildren are people in their own right. You’ve helped them to discover themselves over the years, but you can’t take all the credit. Their life choices are ultimately down to them; sometimes they’ll do you proud, and other times, as is the case with us all, they’ll make mistakes. So be the one who’s there to offer congratulations, or encouragement to pick themselves up when they fall. And above all else, as cheesy as it may sound, show that you love them.
GUERRILLA CROCHET PHOTOS
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Word of the Day

homebody 


Definition:(noun) One whose interests center on the home.
Synonyms:stay-at-home
Usage:He was not merely a homebody, but a true agoraphobic who lived in fear of the outside world.

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Idiom of the Day

honey-do list

 — A list or collection of tasks or jobs one has been requested to perform or undertake, especially household duties or jobs, given to a person by his or her spouse or romantic partner.

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History

Johan August Strindberg (1849)

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Strindberg was a master of the Swedish language and an innovator of dramatic and literary styles. He achieved renown with the novel The Red Room, in which he satirized hypocrisy in Swedish life. It helped initiate Swedish realism and revealed his remarkable style, which he developed in an impressive assortment of novels, plays, stories, histories, and poems. 

Dinagyang

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The Dinagyang is a dancing-in-the-streets carnival on the island of Panay in Iloilo City, Philippines, held a week after the Ati-Atihan in Kalibo and the Sinulog in Cebu. Like these festivals, Dinagyang venerates the Santo Niño, or Holy Infant. In Iloilo (pronounced EE-lo-EE-lo) the participation of tribal groups adds to the festival's color, but, unlike the exuberant Kalibo crowds, the spectators in Iloilo are quiet.

Over Half of Primates Now Facing Extinction, New Report Says

A new report reveals that primates are facing an impending "extinction crisis," with 60% of all primates now at risk of extinction. 
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Over half of primates now facing extinction, new report says

Image result for 1666 - Shah Jahan, a descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur, died at the age of 74. He was the Mongol emperor of India that built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz-i-Mahal.

1666 - Shah Jahan, a descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur, died at the age of 74. He was the Mongul emperor of India that built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz-i-Mahal. 

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1874 - A patent was issued to Samuel W. Francis for the spork. 

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1879 - James Shields began a term as a U.S. Senator from Missouri. He had previously served Illinois and Minnesota. He was the first Senator to serve three states. 

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1930 - In New York, excavation began for the Empire State Building. 

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1938 - "Our Town," by Thornton Wilder, was performed publicly for the first time, in Princeton, NJ. 

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1947 - KTLA, Channel 5, in Hollywood, CA, began operation as the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi River. 

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1953 - The Arthur Miller drama "The Crucible" opened on Broadway. 

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1963 - The Drifters recorded "On Broadway." 

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1968 - "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In", debuted on NBC TV. 

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1973 - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down state laws that had been restricting abortions during the first six months of pregnancy. The case (Roe vs. Wade) legalized abortion. 

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1981 - A picture of John Lennon naked appeared in his obituary issue of Rolling Stone

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1997 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as the first female secretary of state. 

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2002 - Marc Chagall's work "Study for 'Over Vitebsk" was found at a postal installation in Topeka, KS. The 8x10 oil painting is valued at about $1 million. The work was stolen a year before from the Jewish Museum in New York City. 

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2003 - It was reported that scientists in China had found fossilized remains of a dinosaur with four feathered wings. 

DAILY SQU-EEK



If You Were Born Today, January 22
You are highly intelligent, although your viewpoints are not always understood and your thinking is often far ahead of its time. Easily bored and quickly distracted, you can be impatient at times if others are not as quick or clever as you. While broad-minded overall, you can also be quite stubborn in your thinking. Work and daily routines need to change, even in small ways, in order to keep you interested and challenged. Many of you have a strong travel itch. Famous people born today: John Hurt, Graham Kerr, Francis Bacon, Diane Lane, Sam Cooke, Michael Hutchence, Linda Blair.
READERS INFO

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lunar calendar 2017 by evans and sutherland Moon Calendars for 2017

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33rd Annual North American Snow Festival
Feb 3, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Feb 4, 2017 at 11:59 PM
  • Live Music
  • Yard Games
  • Food & Retail Vendors
  • More to announced
We’re teaming up with Porterhouse Presents this year and we’re taking things up a BIG notch! With 20 years of experience collaborating to organize award winning music, food and fundraiser events, Porterhouse is bringing the first ever party to the new Cadillac Commons. You can expect lots of new events and family entertainment!
SILENT DISCO – 
Dance like never before with over 1000+ wireless 3 channel LED lit up headsets with Silent Disco Presents offering fun Teen and Adult dance parties with a special Prince & Bowie Tribute, the top hits of the 80’s, 90’s and current pop hits!
KIDS TENT & GAME ZONE –
Old School Arcade, Yard Games, Tipis, Winter Story Time, Hot Chocolate, Smores and more on the Plaza for youth and all ages!
OTHER NEW EVENTS INCLUDE – Friday Night Snowmobiler’s Ball and Kick off Concert, Saturday’s 1st Annual Winter Beer and Music Festival, Snow Drone Demos, Tethered Hot Air Balloon & Dog Sled Rides, Outdoor Movies at The Pavilion,  Frozen Princess Tea Party, Nighttime Silent Disco Glow Blowing, Citywide After-parties, Food Truck Rally featuring wood fired foods, BBQ, Pizza and Paella, & MORE!
RACETRACK IS LOCATED AT 2562 SOUTH 23 RD. BOON, MI

further information ... North American Snow Festival

3. WE'RE SO PROUD FOR YOU
A co-writer received this seal in the mail earlier this week. 
CONGRATULATIONS WHITE HOUSE CARD
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Nice embossed seal and message:

Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary. An enduring marriage like yours is truly golden. Your support for each other through the joys and challenges of your half century together is an inspiration to us all. 

We send our best wishes to you on this wonderful occasion.

Sincerely,
Barack Obama 

Michelle Obama

FOR YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND'S
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, PATTY ...
HIP, HIP, HOORAY and CONGRATULATIONS

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Pictures of the day

3DO Interactive Multiplayer
The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer is a home video game console platform developed by The 3DO Company. Conceived by entrepreneur and Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins, the 3DO was not a console manufactured by the company itself, but a series of specifications, originally designed by Dave Needle and R. J. Mical of New Technologies Group, that could be licensed by third parties. Despite a highly promoted launch and a host of cutting-edge technologies, it was discontinued in late 1996, three years after its first release.

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For an unforgettable New Year’s celebration, Sky-Life took their ultralight aircraft high above the city of Radom, Poland

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knit - VALENTINE'S DAY
thanks, Sheri

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thanks, Nicki

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crochet - VALENTINE'S DAY
thanks, Bertha
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heart-nesting-baskets

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RECIPE

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
Candied Kielbasa

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SWEETS - VALENTINE'S DAY
thanks, Maria

Two-ingredient strawberry fudge

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Strawberry fudge is simple and easy to throw together with this two-ingredient recipe. This dish is sweet and full of strawberry flavor. We cut our fudge into heart shapes, but you can easily cut it into squares as well.
Yields 8 x 8-inch dish

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces white chocolate, melted
  • 1 container whipped strawberry frosting
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Directions:

  1. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, and set it aside.
  2. To a medium mixing bowl, add the melted white chocolate and whipped strawberry frosting. Stir until completely combined.
  3. Stir a few sprinkles into the chocolate-frosting mixture, if desired.
  4. Add the mixture to the prepared pan, and refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting.

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ADULT COLORING




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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts

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PUZZLE
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Tulip Orange Jigsaw Puzzle

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QUOTE
Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. - W. Clement Stone

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Piranhas actually bark! Submitted by Chester Tumidajewicz, Amsterdam, NY. -------------------- Spike, the Labrador retriever mix who starred in the 1957 film Old yeller, was purchased from a shelter for just $3. Submitted by Dan Paulum, W. Lafayette, OH. -------------------- During the French Revolution, the human head was believed to remain conscious immediately after decapitation, so people led to the guillotine were told to blink for 30 seconds afterward!

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CLEVER
thanks, shelley
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EYE OPENER





1 comment:

  1. The Drops diagonal knit socks look like fun but somehow I just can't imagine them as comfortable. All I can think is that they would twist and bunch but maybe that is a misconception. Anyone tried them?

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