Monday, March 20, 2017

ADRIAN and SHIRAZ -ENGAGED ... March 20, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrating Kiss Your Fiance Day

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My son Adrian with his new finance, Shiraz

We all need a bit of romance in our lives and Kiss Your FiancĂ© Day is an ideal opportunity to indulge your romantic side. This special day is more than just an excuse to kiss your loved one; it’s also an opportunity to relax and unwind.
Kiss Your FiancĂ© Day was created as a reminder to couples who are busy planning their wedding day to take some time off and enjoy each other. As kissing is therapeutic and relaxing, there’s no better way to unwind than with a good kiss. Why not use the day as an excuse to plan a special date night, such as an evening out at the cinema or to a restaurant, or cook a special meal for your partner.
Planning a wedding is one of the most stressful times in anyone’s life, so take the day as a reminder to have some fun, too.
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Word of the Day

figurine 


Definition:(noun) A small molded or sculptured figure; a statuette.
Synonyms:statuette
Usage:She had all the delicate grace of that Tanagra figurine that you have in your studio, Basil.
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Idiom of the Day

beer muscles

 — An inflated notion of one's strength, ego, or bravado due to excess consumption of alcohol (not necessarily beer)

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History

Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (1957)

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Lee is an American filmmaker whose movies often celebrate the richness of African-American culture and address problems such as racism, sexism, and addiction. He first gained recognition with his New York University graduation film in 1982. He went on to make Do the Right Thing, which focuses on the complexities of interracial relations, and Malcolm X, a biopic about the African-American leader.

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0141 - The 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet took place. 
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1852 - Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book "Uncle Tom’s Cabin," subtitled "Life Among the Lowly," was first published. 
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1885 - John Matzeliger of Suriname patented the shoe lacing machine. 
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1888 - The Sherlock Holmes Adventure, "A Scandal in Bohemia," began. 
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1897 - The first intercollegiate basketball game that used five players per team was held. The contest was Yale versus Pennsylvania. Yale won by a score of 32-10. 
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1903 - In Paris, paintings by Henri Matisse were shown at the "Salon des Independants".
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1908 - In New York, Beethoven's "Fidelio" opened at the Metropolitan Opera. 
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1911 - The National Squash Tennis Association was formed in New York City. 
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1914 - The first international figure skating championship was held in New Haven, CT
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1922 - The USS Langley was commissioned. It was the first aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy. 
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1948 - Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra were featured in the first televised symphonic concert.
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1956 - Mount Bezymianny on Kamchatka Peninsula (USSR) exploded.
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1963 - The first "Pop Art" exhibit began in New York City. 
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1967 - Twiggy arrived in the U.S. for a one-week stay. 
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1982 - U.S. scientists' returned from Antarctica with the first land mammal fossils found there. 
Image result for 1985 - Libby Riddles won the 1,135-mile Anchorage-to-Nome dog race becoming the first woman to win the Iditarod.
1985 - Libby Riddles won the 1,135-mile Anchorage-to-Nome dog race becoming the first woman to win the Iditarod.
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1987 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved AZT. The drug was proven to slow the progress of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). 
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1990 - The Los Angeles Lakers retired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's #33. 
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1997 - Filmmaker Brian Grazer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 
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1999 - Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones became the first men to circumnavigate the Earth in a hot air balloon. The non-stop trip began on March 3 and covered 26,500 miles. 
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DAILY SQU-EEK
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If You Were Born Today, March 20
Extremely creative and enterprising, you are also very charismatic and warm. As much as you need stability and security, especially with close relationships, you crave variety in your daily life, balking at routine and needing to mix things up from time to time. You have an unmistakable innocent charm to your manner, and your optimism and friendliness help win you much success in life, both personally and professionally. Famous people born today: B.F. Skinner, Spike Lee, Carl Reiner, William Hurt, Fred Rogers, Brian Mulroney, Holly Hunter, David Thewlis.
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READERS INFO
1.
March equinox illustration

March 20: March Equinox

The March equinox is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of fall in the Southern Hemisphere by astronomical season definitions.

2. INTERESTING FACTS
John Batterson Stetson improved upon the basic design of the ten-gallon hat by forming the brim so that it kept the wind out of his face, and the rain off of his neck. He also allowed for an air chamber above the head to help keep it cool, and constructed the hat in such a way that it could be used to haul water and fan fires.

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William Howard Taft was not only the heaviest U.S. president, but also the last to sport facial hair.
Worcestershire sauce was invented accidentally by Brits trying to recreate the flavors in Indian food.

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The very first commercial was for Bulova watches in 1941, aired during a pro baseball game (between the Dodgers and Philly. It cost nine dollars.

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All dogs are the same species, meaning that (notwithstanding the obvious physical challenge) a Chihuahua and a St. Bernard could procreate.

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Worcestershire sauce was invented accidentally by Brits trying to recreate the flavors in Indian food.

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ADRIAN and SHIRAZ .. mmm

Pictures of the day

Panaeolus semiovatus var. semiovatus
Panaeolus semiovatus var.semiovatus is a medium-sized buff-colored mushroom that grows on horse dung and has black spores. It is widely distributed and is present in many temperate zones of the world. While some guides list this species as edible, a few people experience gastric upset after consumption.

MAKING TINY HOMES FOR HER WILD BIRD FRIENDS
This Woman Makes Tiny Homes for Her Wild Bird Friends
Jada Fitch makes little dwellings for her winged friends and fills them with delicious treats because birds are awesome
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knit
1.thanks, Helen
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2. thanks, Jennifer
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crochet
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Crochet Little Princess & Frog

2. thanks, Amber

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5. HOW TO MAKE A DREAMCATCHER -
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Dreamcatchers are said to act as dream filters, allowing only good dreams to reach the sleeper! Try making this easy crochet dreamcatcher and put it to the test! Sweet dreams!

How To Make A Crochet Dreamcatcher

What you need

Embroidery hoop 10 cm diameter
Worsted weight yarn (I used white)
4.00 mm & 4.5 mm (G/6 & 7 hook)
Tapestry needle
White thread
Decorative items (beads, fabric scraps, ribbon, lace, cords, yarn)

Instructions

Hoop
First take aside your hoop; we will be needing only the inner hoop. Using white yarn and 4.5mm (US. 7) hook, sc around the hoop, ss, to the first sc, to join. Ch 60 and ss, to joining st, to create the hanger. Fasten off.
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Doily
Using white and 4.00 mm hook (US G/6) Start with a magic ring or ch 4 and ss, to first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into magic loop/ or ch 4 ring. Slip into 3rd chain of beginning ch 3. (12 sts).
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Rnd 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2). (Dc, ch 2) in each stitch around. Slip into 3rd chain of beginning ch 5. (12 dc and 12 loops)
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Rnd 3: Slip into ch 2 space. *(Dc, ch 2) twice into ch 2 space. Dc, ch 2 in next ch 2 space. Repeat from * around. Slip into first dc. Bind off. (18 dc and 18 loops)
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Rnd 4: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 6, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 6] around; join with sl st to first sc. (18 sc and 18 ch-6 sps)
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Rnd 5: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 7, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 7] around; join with sl st to first sc. (18 sc and 18 ch-6 sps)
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Fasten off.
If your hoop is smaller just work fewer Rounds. If it is larger repeat Round 5, but increase the number of working chains in each Round. For example Round 6 would be: [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 8] around.
Assembly:
Using your tapestry needle sew the doily on the hoop. Alternatively use some white thread and tie the edges of the doily to the hoop with thread.
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Make up:
Gather all your decorative items, lace ribbon etc. and start tying to the bottom of your dreamcatcher. Using yarn make a long chain and tie to the bottom of your dreamcatcher. If desired add beads, or feathers.
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That’s it! Enjoy your dreamcatcher!
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RECIPE

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Jackie
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

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SWEETS
1 bowl chewy crunchy quinoa bars with dates, almond butter, and dark chocolate! Recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com

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ADULT COLORING

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CRAFTS
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... wedding crafts
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PUZZLE
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WORD SEARCH - Wedding
  • Free Printable Wedding Word Search Puzzle

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QUOTE
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A Formula 1 car changes gear 50 times faster than a person can blink!-------------------- Del Lago Resort and Casino in Tyre, New York, has 2,000 slot machines, 77 table games, 12 poker tables and one cemetery!------------------- Cambridge University scientists found that Spider-Man would need 43-inch-long hands and U.S. size 114 feet to stick to a wall without falling off.
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CLEVER - Wedding

Practice Your First Kiss

We can only imagine how horrible it might be to bonk noses during your first kiss. So to avoid any lip-locking disasters, make sure that you and your partner are in agreement as to what kind of kiss you’ll be having, how long it is supposed to last, and practice it in advance. Now that shouldn’t be too hard!

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EYE OPENER
Chemistry by Nayyirah Waheed
chemistry
is
you
touching my arm
and
it
setting fire to my mind.



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