DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Poetry at Work Day

An ode to…the time clock? The assembly line? The office computer? The poem may need some work, but this is what Poetry At Work Day is all about – finding the beauty in your job and putting it into some form of artful prose.

Every day in our jobs we encounter people and situations that could be put into verse – whether it be a line from an important presentation, a rhythm you notice in the manufacturing process, or perhaps the feelings you wish to encapsulate about the people you serve or a situation you faced. Poetry at Work Day is a great opportunity to take a bit of time to slow down and get your creative juices flowing – to try to put into words in a beautiful way an aspect of your workplace. So, get brainstorming and creating your poetic masterpieces – the world is waiting to hear them!

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Word of the Day

consign

Definition:

(verb) To give over to the care of another; entrust.

Synonyms:

charge

Usage:

She consigned her daughters to the care of their aunt and took an extended vacation to Africa.

Idiom of the Day

hold on to your hat

— Get ready for what's coming or about to happen!

History

Dr. James Bedford Becomes First Person to Undergo Cryopreservation (1967)

The field of cryonics involves techniques in which cold is applied for a variety of therapeutic goals, including brief local anesthesia, destruction of superficial skin lesions, and preservation of cells, tissue, and organs—or the entire body—in the hope that healing and resuscitation may be possible in the future. In 1967, Bedford became the first person to have his entire body frozen in perpetuity.

Edmund Burke (1729)

Burke was a British parliamentarian, orator, and political philosopher. Essays he published in the late 1750s gained the attention of Denis Diderot and Immanuel Kant, and he was hired to edit a yearly survey of world affairs. In his many and diverse writings, he left a monumental construction of British political thought that had a profound and long-term influence in England, America, and France. Burke held contrasting opinions on the American and French revolutions.

Maybe that Workout Can Wait till the Weekend?

It has become a habit. Each week, the weekdays fly by so quickly that you find time to exercise only on Saturdays and Sundays. If you're feeling guilty about your "weekend warrior" exercise schedule, stop.

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Winter is here -- and so is the cold air that makes you want to snuggle up on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa. Many let the season's wrath keep them from exercising outdoors, but winter sports can offer great full-body workouts. So put down the cocoa, bundle up and head outside to try a few of these fun activities.

Maybe that workout can wait till the weekend?

1773 - The first public museum in America was established in Charleston, SC.

1908 - A wireless message was sent long-distance for the first time from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

1915 - The U.S. Congress established the Rocky Mountain National Park.

1928 - Vladimir Horowitz debuted as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

1932 - Hattie W. Caraway became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate.

1949 - "Kukla, Fran and Ollie", the Chicago-based children’s show, made its national debut on NBC-TV.

1959 - Berry Gordy borrowed $800 to found the Motown record empire.

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1960 - Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals became the first pro basketball player in the NBA to score more than 15,000 points in his career.

1966 - "Batman" debuted on ABC-TV.

1971 - "All In the Family" debuted on CBS-TV.

1986 - Space shuttle Columbia blasted off with a crew that included the first Hispanic-American in space, Dr. Franklin R. Chang-Diaz.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, January 12

You have a strong character with a contrary streak, but overall, you are charming and intriguing. While responsible and basically security-minded, you can also be quirky and rebellious. You are very partnership-oriented, always in mind that things are better shared, even the smallest things and simplest of activities. It is not that you are dependent exactly--in fact, you have a decidedly independent streak--it's more that you truly enjoy good company. Famous people born today: Jack London, Rush Limbaugh, Howard Stern, Kirstie Alley, Rob Zombie, Luise Rainer, Naya Rivera.

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WOLF MOON - TONIGHT

So called by Native American tribes of New England and the Great Lakes because at this time of winter, the wolves howl in hunger. The January Full Moon.

The first full moon of 2017 (falling in the sign of Cancer) packs a powerful punch. A ton of driving energy will be present–but yielding it to our advantage will take some key insight. Important situations will likely come to a peak point and decisions will need to be made. Some clarity should also come to the table and a light bulb of awareness turns on.

The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 11:34 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule.

Vogue Knitting LIVE is a one-of-a-kind, experiential knitting event. Take hand-knitting workshops on fit and shaping, pattern writing, lace, socks, and more at all skill levels—the perfect class for you is here. Shop the Marketplace, which showcases new yarn and accessories from around the world. Watch non-stop designer fashion shows and browse the knitted art gallery. All of this and more in one weekend! If you’re a knitter, this is the event for you!

New York Marriott Marquis

1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets)

Call 877-825-2480. Please have your first, second, and third class selections (when appropriate) and your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card information ready before calling.

Save the Date!

The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. will present Convergence^®, our international fiber arts conference, in Reno, Nevada July 6-12, 2018 at the Peppermill Resort. With more than 1,500 participants, HGA’s biennial Convergence^® Conference is a multi-faceted experience with exhibitions, shopping, fashion show, tours, workshops, seminars, lectures, and more. We are excited to share with our members and fellow fiber enthusiasts all that Reno and Northern Nevada has to offer.

Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.

Pictures of the day

Oecophylla smaragdina is a species of arboreal ant found in Asia and Australia. Ants of this species make nests made of leaves stitched together using the silk produced by their larvae.

This 90 Year Old Tortoise Lose Her Front Legs so Her Owner Got Her a New Set of Wheels

Meet Mrs. T, a 90-year-old tortoise who lives with her owner in Pembroke, West Wales, UK. Tragically this past winter, a rat broke into Mrs. T’s hutch while she was hibernating and chewed off her two front legs.

knit AND crochet

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Hot Point Scarf pattern by Caron Design Team



				Hot Point Scarf pattern by Caron Design Team With fringe details and fun pops of neon, this scarf is a great accessory for stylish ladies and teens. (Yarnspirations)

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knit

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Ashes pattern by Monika Steinbauer



				Ashes pattern by Monika Steinbauer From the Smoking Hot Needles website

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Hot lips for Mr. Incognito pattern by Denyel Brechbill



				Hot lips for Mr. Incognito pattern by Denyel Brechbill Here are some hot lips to go along with your Incognito!

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knit

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Paperback Mittens pattern by Anna Fisk



				Paperback Mittens pattern by Anna Fisk Shetland Spindrift by Jamieson's Fingering / 4 ply 100% Wool 115 yards / 25 grams average rating from 1840 votes 9335 projects stashed 15587 times

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Bear Skin Rug pattern by Bernat Design Studio



				Bear Skin Rug pattern by Bernat Design Studio Whether your baby’s nursery has a hunting cabin or ’70s theme, this soft and humane bear skin rug knits up quick by using two strands at once. Shown in Bernat Pipsq...

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Easy Herringbone Earwarmer pattern by Rebecca Langford

crochet

Scalloped Potholder



				Scalloped Potholder JUN DEC MAR 28 2000 2001

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crochet

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Crochet Quilt Patterns pattern by Sister Margaret Mary



				Crochet Quilt Patterns pattern by Sister Margaret Mary The squares are three inches. The 4x4 block is 12 inches.

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crochet

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Strawberry Sundae pattern by Michele Wilcox



				Strawberry Sundae pattern by Michele Wilcox Gauge 12 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

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Penguins

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5.00 or 4.5mm hook

with black cotton yarn

make a mr

Rnd 1: 6 sc into ring

Rnd 2: 2sc around (12)

Rnd 3: *sc, 2sc around (18)

Rnd 4: *2sc, sc, sc around (24)

Rnd 5: *sc, sc, sc, 2sc around (30)

Rnd 6 – 8: sc around

Rnd 9: sc 7, 2sc, sc 14, 2sc, sc 7 (32)

Rnd 10: slst 15, ch 5, sc in second chain from hook, sc in next, hdc in next, dc in next, skip 2 st on the original head and slst in next, sl st 14, join and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing

with white make mr

Rnd 1: sc 6 in mr

Rnd 2: 2sc around (12)

Rnd 3: *sc, 2sc around (18)

Rnd 4: *2sc, sc, sc around (24)

Rnd 5: sc in 3, 2sc, sc in 7, 2sc, sc in 3, 2 sc, sc in 7, 2sc, sc in 3, 2sc, (28)

Rnd 5 – 10: sc around

Rnd 11: *sc 3, sc2tog 5 times, sc to end (23)

attach safety eyes between row 7 and 8 and 6 st apart making sure to keep the seam in the back

stuff and sew black and white parts together;

beak

with yellow make a mr

Rnd 1: sc 4 in mr

Rnd 2: sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc (6)

fasten off, leve tail

sew onto head right under black ch 5

belly

with white ch 4

Row and Rnd 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc, 4sc in last, now work on the bottom of ch 4 go around and sc in bottom of 3^rd chain, 3sc in bottom of second ch, join and start next Rnd with ch 1 (as always) (10)

Rnd 2: *sc, sc, 2sc, 2sc twice (14)

Rnd 3: *sc 3, 2sc in next 4 repeat from * (22)

Rnd 4: sc 6, 2sc in next 2, sc 9, 2sc in next 2, sc 3 (26)

body

with black make a mr

Rnd 1: sc 8 into ring

Rnd 2: 2sc around (16)

Rnd 3 – 8: increase by 2 every round, make sure to space the 2sc evenly apart (ex.: sc 7, 2sc, sc 7 etc..) but stagger your increases so they are not on top of each other (28)

Rnd 9 – 17: sc around

Rnd 18: sc 3, sc2tog four times, sc 6, sc2tog four times, sc 3 (20)

Sew the belly on now, being careful to place it in the formed middle

stuff

Rnd 19: *sc2tog, sc around and sc2tog at the end.

Rnd 20: sc2tog around, skip last sc

fasten off, weave in the end and pull opening shut

feet (make 4)

with yellow make a mr

Rnd 1: sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2

fasten off

sew two together and onto the body two times

wings (make 2)

with black make mr

Rnd 1: sc 4 into ring

Rnd 2: *sc 1, 2sc twice (6)

Rnd 3: *2sc, sc 2 twice (8)

Rnd 4: *sc 3, 2sc twice

Rnd 5 – 7: sc around

Rnd 8: *sc 3, sc2tog twice

fasten off and sew onto the body.

RECIPE

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Jerk Chicken (or use pork chops)

1/2 c. Water
1/4 c. Soy sauce
2 Green onion(s)
1 t. Allspice
1 t. Cinnamon
1 t. Pepper

Blenderize above ingredients.

Lay up to 3 lb. of chicken or pork in a large shallow pan and pour the sauce over all. You can marinate this or bake right away at 325° for 1-1/2 hours, turning once...it don't matter, it is still going to be great!

It is not like the hot-hot jerk so popular today, so if you want it really hot, you will have to fix that.

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CROCKPOT RECIPE

Green Bean Casserole

Crock-Pot Canada - Recipes

SWEETS

Toasted Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

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ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

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PEPPER DOLL SEWING PATTERN

Doll Pattern & Tutorial

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... coloring

Colouring in patterns - Kidspot



				Colouring in patterns - Kidspot Colouring in for kids is always fun but with this cool activity, kids will draw their own patterns and start colouring in. Free drawing for kids is great. It encour...

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