Weed Appreciation Day March 28, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Weed Appreciation Day

Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. 
– A. A. Milne

Is there anything more aggravating then working in your garden and finding yet another sprouting of weeds after you thought you got them all? Seriously, weeds are just so incredibly annoying and you’re right to rip them out. Then afterwards you can sit on your porch and enjoy the dandelions that grow in your front yard, their bright yellow eyes turned to the sun. Weed Appreciation Day reminds you that those dandelions are weeds too, along with numerous other plants that you don’t mind growing in the yard.

Weed Appreciation Day was established to remind people that a weed is just a plant growing where you don’t want it to grow. Blackberries are fantastic when you find them growing wild in the forest, but are perhaps less desirable when you find them growing in the middle of your rhododendron bushes. That’s basically the details of what makes a weed a weed, and there are hundreds of ‘weeds’ that are incredibly important in health, science, and culinary uses. After all, dandelion wine isn’t just a pretty name!

There’s also chickweed, which believe it or not is actually quite tasty and packed with vitamins, but most people just rip them out and throw them in the compost bin or burn them. Chicory is often considered to be a weed as well, though it’s a pretty little plant with bright blue flowers, but it’s a hugely popular drink in the south, especially in Louisiana. Certainly it’s the roots, but still, weeds are weeds only if you don’t want them where you find them!

Weed Appreciation Day reminds you to get out there and really look at your yard, and find out if perhaps what you once thought of us as a weed, is actually a wonderful new surprise living in your lawn.

Word of the Day

arbor
Definition:	(noun) A shady resting place in a garden or park, often made of rustic work or latticework on which plants, such as climbing shrubs or vines, are grown.
Synonyms:	bower, pergola
Usage:	I never saw such a garden-large and shady, full of box-bordered paths, and lined with long grape-covered arbors with seats under them.

Idiom of the Day

not have all day  — To be in a rush; to not have much or any time to spare. Usually used in the present tense.

History

Freddie Bartholomew (1924)

Abandoned by his parents as a baby and raised by a British aunt whose last name he took, Bartholomew was a successful child actor in Hollywood during the 1930s. He appeared in such films as Little Lord Fauntleroy, Captains Courageous, and David Copperfield, which propelled him to fame at the age of 10. After he became successful, his biological parents launched a protracted and expensive court battle to regain custody of the child star.

Nyepi

The people of Bali in Indonesia celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the New Year by driving the devils out of the villages and then observing a day of stillness, known as Nyepi or Njepi. It is believed that when spring arrives and the rainy season ends, the Lord of Hell, Yama, sweeps the devils out of Hades. The devils then fall on Bali, making it necessary to purify the entire island. The following day, Nyepi, marks the start of the New Year and the arrival of spring. It is observed with the suspension of all activity: no cooking or fires, no sexual intercourse, and no work of any kind are permitted. 

Major Shake-Up Suggests Dinosaurs May Have 'UK Origin'

The first dinosaurs may have originated in the Northern Hemisphere, possibly in an area that is now Britain. This is one of the conclusions of the first detailed re-evaluation of the relationships between dinosaurs for 130 years.
READ MORE:

Major shake-up suggests dinosaurs may have 'UK origin' - BBC News


1797 - Nathaniel Briggs patented a washing machine. 


1885 - The Salvation Army was officially organized in the U.S. 


1910 - The first seaplane took off from water at Martinques, France. The pilot was Henri Fabre. 


1917 - During World War I the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was founded. 


1921 - U.S. President Warren Harding named William Howard Taft as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. 


1947 - The American Helicopter Society revealed a flying device that could be strapped to a person's body. 


1963 - Sonny Werblin announced that the New York Titans of the American Football League was changing its name to the New York Jets. (NFL) 


1964 - Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in London announced the Beatles would be cast in wax. 


1967 - Raymond Burr starred in a TV movie titled "Ironside." The movie was later turned into a television series. 


1972 - Elvis Presley recorded "Burning Love." It would turn out to be his last major hit. 


1974 - A streaker ran onto the set of "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson." 


1986 - More than 6,000 radio stations of all format varieties played "We are the World" simultaneously at 10:15 a.m. EST. 


1990 - Jesse Owens received the Congressional Gold Medal from U.S. President George H.W. Bush. 


2002 - The National Museum of American History put a cornet that had belonged to Louis Armstrong on display. 



DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, March 28

You are determined, independent, and possess a style you can truly call your own. Seemingly fearless, you find your own way in life and determinedly achieve what you set out to do. Your sincerity wins you respect, and your spontaneity and enthusiasm are infectious. You are a pioneer and your vision is big. Insecurities and worries are often well hidden. Famous people born today: Reba McEntire, Vince Vaughn, Lady Gaga, Karen Kain, Julia Stiles.

READERS INFO

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PBS SHOWS AVAILABLE ONLINE TO VIEW -
from the beginning!
thanks, Cher

the Simply June library

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Learn about Peninsula Clean Energy – 

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

The City of Burlingame and San Mateo County, CA welcome you to learn about Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), an alternative electricity provider to energy customers in San Mateo County. At the BAYREN Multifamily Energy Efficiency workshop, Peninsula Clean Energy staff will explain how Peninsula Clean Energy works. Come with your questions! The event is open to residents and business owners throughout San Mateo County.

The workshop will take place on Tuesday, March 28 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Burlingame Main Library, Lane Community Room, at 480 Primrose Drive, Burlingame CA, 94010.

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When	Mar 28, 2017  from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Where	Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building, Bismarck
Contact Name	Amelia Doll, Agent
Contact Phone	701-221-6865

Funds raised will go to support the Louise Gobbs memorial Playground to be built at the Missouri Valley Complex. (must be 21 to attend).

Pictures of the day


The Submission of Prince Dipo Negoro to General De Kock is an oil painting on canvas painted by Nicolaas Pieneman between 1830 and 1835. It depicts General Hendrik Merkus de Kock's capture of Prince Diponegoro in 1830, which signaled the end of the Java War (1825–1830). The painting, commissioned by De Kock, shows Diponegoro abandoning his followers and submitting peacefully, in what the art historian Werner Krauss describes as recognition that "de Kock's stern action is for the best of the Javanese".

SESAME STREET DEBUTS FIRST MUPPET WITH AUTISM

Awesomely highlighting the importance of diversity.

knit
thanks, Marcy

EZ PZ Girly Socks pattern

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Knitted Totoro Lovey pattern by Eveline Arnold

knit, premie - newborn

Beamer Bolero pattern by Alison Jarvis

knit

thanks, Connie

1032-Barbie Mermaid Tail pattern by Emi Harrington

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Owl Baby Blanket pattern by Ali Wilkinson

crochet
thanks, Jennifer

https://millemakes.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/milles-puffed-rings3.pdf

crochet
thanks, Phyllis

Baby Onesie

crochet

Spring blossom coasters

				Spring blossom coasters pattern by The Lazy Hobbyhopper Sizes available The coaster measures 5.5 inches across
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Chevron Market Bag

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GINGER BEAR

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You need:

A hook ( I used 3mm) and yarn. I had worsted, but DK is fine also. Just match the hook with the yarn. 

Safety eyes

Filling

Head:
Ch 2, 6sc to the 2nd ch from the hook.
1) 2sc to the every sc (12sc)
2)(2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
3) (2sc in next sc, sc in next 2sc) repeat around (24 sc)
4) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3sc) repeat around (30 sc) 
5) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4sc) repeat around (36sc)                                                                    

6) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5sc) repeat around (42 sc)
7-14) sc in every sc
15) (sc-dec, sc in next 5sc) repeat around.                                                                                           

16) (sc-dec, sc in next 4sc) repeat around.
17) (sc-dec, sc in next 3sc) repeat around
18) (sc-dec, sc in next 2sc) repeat around
19) (sc-dec, sc) repeat aruond
BO and stuff. If you want to use safety eyes, attach them before stuffing

Body:

Ch 2, 6sc to the 2nd ch from the hook.
1) 2sc to the every sc (12sc)
2)(2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
3) (2sc in next sc, sc in next 2sc) repeat around (24 sc)
4) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3sc) repeat around (30 sc) 
5) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4sc) repeat around (36 sc)                                                                       
6) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5sc) repeat around (42 sc)
7-9) sc in every sc
10) (sc-dec, sc in next 5sc) repeat around.                           
11-13) sc in every sc                                                               
 14) (sc-dec, sc in next 4sc) repeat around.

15-16) sc in every sc
17) (sc-dec, sc in next 3sc) repeat around                                     
 18-19) sc in every sc
20) (sc-dec, sc in next 2sc) repeat around                                
21) sc in every sc

22) (sc-dec, sc) repeat aruond                                                                                                

23) sc in every sc. Bind off and stuff the body. Sew head to the body securely.

Ears:

Ch 2, 7sc to the 2nd ch from the hook.
1) 2sc to the every sc (14sc)                                                                                                             

2-5) sc in every sc.

Bind off. Sew ears to

Ear and licourice

Hands and arms: Here I used a bobble stitch for the thumb (you can find the tutorial here)

Ch 2, 6sc to the 2nd ch from the hook.
1) 2sc to the every sc (12sc)
2)(2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)                                                              

3-5) sc in every sc                                                                     

6) (sc-dec, sc) repeat aruond 

7)Bobble stitch with five loops in the end to the first sc, (sc-dec, sc) repeat (_) to end.            

 8-9) sc in every sc                                                                  

 10) 2sc in one sc, sc x 3, 2sc in one sc, sc x2 (11sc)                                                  

11-19)Sc in every sc

Bind of and stuff hands. Attach and sew hands to the body.

Legs:

1) Ch 12, sc to the 2nd sc from the hook, sc to every ch, turn hook to the other side of ch chain and make a sc to every ch again (22sc in total)

V= sc O= ch

2) 2sc x2, 1sc x6, 2sc x6, 1sc x6, 2sc x 2   (This is how I mark the decreases and increases, basically this means: 2sc to first and second sc/total 4sc, 1sc to next 6sc, 2sc in next 6sc/total 12sc, 1 sc to next 6sc, 2sc to second to last and last sc/4sc in total.)                                                    

3) 1sc x2, 2sc, 1sc x8, 2sc x3, 1sc x5, 2sc x3, 1sc x8                                                              

4-6) sc in every sc (38sc in total, if you don’t have 38 sc here, just increase one or decrease on sc)   

7) 1sc x 11, sc-dec, 1sc x2, sc-dec, 1sc x2, sc-dec x 3, 1sc x2, sc-dec, 1sc x 2, sc-dec, 5sc         

8) 1sc x9, sc-dec, 1sc x2, sc-dec, 1sc, sc-dec x3, 1sc, sc-dec, 1sc x2, sc-dec, 1scx2                        

9) 1scx8, sc-dec, 1sc, sc-dec, 1sc x2, sc-dec, 1sc x2, sc-dec, 1sc, sc-dec                                   

10) 1sc x7, sc-dec, 1sc x2, sc-dec x2, 1sc x2, sc-dec                                                                     

11) 1sc x7, sc-dec, 1sc, sc-dec, 1sc, sc-dec                                                                                    

 12-23) sc in every sc

BO and stuff. Attach legs securely to the bottom of the body.

Nose:

Ch5, sc to the 2nd ch from the hook. Next row: 2s, 2sc, sc, sc, 2sc, slip stitch. Cut off yarn. Attach nose to the face and embroider a mouth also.

Decorations:

Heart:

Join green yarn to the bottom of the body, ch 30, join yarn to the body with and sc. Sew chain to a heart shape.

Frills:

Ch desired length, (1sc, 1dc, 1sc) to 2nd sc from the hook, one slip stitch. Repeat (_), slip stitch to the end.

Buttons

Ch2, 5sc to the second ch from the hook.

Allsorts:

Ch2, 4sc to the 2nd ch from the hook. 2sc in each sc. Cut off yarn and pull it through the remaining stitch.

The white and green straps (or whatever term is good to use) are just a desired length of chains stitches, that are sewn in place.

White stuff for legs:

I joined the yarn to the top part of the leg, did a chain of about 40ch and the sewed it to a swirl. I joinde yarn to the the foor, made a chian of about 20ch and sewed it into a swirl. 

And after finishing of all yarn endings and so... Your little ginger bear is ready.

RECIPE
thanks, Shelley

Leek or Spinach Soufflé Pudding Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Jackie

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

SWEETS
KIT KAT PRETZEL BITES

Kit Kat Pretzel Bites

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

Wine Cork Succulent Magnets: bright and cheery pops of colors for your fridge!

CHILDREN'S CORNER .... paint and play

PUZZLE


Sea Tree Seat Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

QUOTE

CLEVER
COOL PRODUCTS

EYE OPENER

thanks, Helen

Original Blue Dawn is Not Just For Dishes Anymore

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I have found so many uses for Blue Dawn, I just had to share them all! This list has so many valuable tips!

WILD LIFE
Ever wonder why Dawn Dishwashing Liquid is the wildlife cleaner of choice after an oil spill? According to the International Bird Rescue Research Center, Dawn effectively removes grease but does not cause harm to the skin of the birds. It’s also biodegradable and contains no phosphates.

BUBBLES
Dawn dishwashing liquid makes great homemade bubbles. Here is the Giant Bubble Recipe used in bubble makers at many children’s museums: 1/2 cup Ultra Dawn 1/2 gallon warm water 1 tablespoon glycerin (available at any drug store) OR White Karo syrup works too! Stir gently. Skim the foam off the top of the solution (too much foam breaks down the bubbles). Dip bubble wand and get ready for some good, clean fun!

GREASY HAIR PROBLEMS
Kids get into the darnedest things! Like Vaseline and baby oil rubbed into their hair! Dawn is mild enough to use on their hair and strong enough to remove the most stubborn grease.

HAIR PRODUCT BUILDUP
Once a month use original Dawn as you would shampoo. It will remove excess oil from your hair and scalp and strip away any build-up of styling products without any damage. Perform this once a month and you won’t have to buy expensive salon products that do the same thing.

MANICURE SECRET
Soak fingers in full-strength blue Dawn. It makes the cuticles soft and easy to work with. And it removes the natural oil from the fingernails, which allows the polish to adhere very well.

REPEL HOUSEPLANT INSECTS
A safe, effective way to repel insects from your houseplants, including aphids, spider mites and mealy bugs. Put a drop of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid in a spray bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with water, shake well, and mist your household plants with the soapy water.

CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS
Try this recipe from Merry Maids: mix 3 drops Dawn in 1 gallon water and fill a spray bottle with the solution. Spritz and wipe as you would with any window cleaner.

PETS AND PESTS
Use it to bathe the dogs. It kills fleas on contact and is much cheaper than expensive dog shampoos.

CLEAN AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS
After you have finished your automotive repair project, soak your dirty tools in Dawn before you put them away to remove all the oil and grime. Dawn also helps prevent rust from forming on the tools.

ICE PACK
Partially fill a strong zip-type sandwich bag with Dawn dishwashing liquid, close and freeze. The liquid soap stays cold much longer and it can be re-frozen many times. It will conform to the place you need an ice pack.

TUB AND SHOWER CLEANER
Take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with white vinegar. Heat in the microwave. Fill the rest of the way with blue Dawn. Put lid on and shake to mix well. Spray on your tub and shower walls. Allow to sit for a few minutes and rinse away. It will totally melt all the gunk, slime, sludge and other stuff that builds up including a bathtub ring.

REPEL ANTS
Spray counter-tops, cupboards and any other area where you see ants with a solution of Dawn and water. Wipe dry. The slight residue of Dawn that remains will not be a problem at all for kids or pets, but ants hate it. Should you see a trail of ants, go ahead and hit them with the Dawn spray.

STRIPPING CLOTH DIAPERS
Add a squirt or two of original Dawn dish soap to your washer and run a hot wash, then rinse until there are no more bubbles. Dawn is a degreasing agent and helps stripping by removing oily residue. Be sure to rinse, rinse, rinse until the water runs clear.

UNCLOGGING TOILETS
A cup of Dawn detergent poured into a clogged toilet allowed to sit for 15 minutes and then followed with a bucket of hot water poured from waist height will clear out the toilet.

POISON IVY
Poison ivy spreads through the spread of the oil within the blisters. Washing the affected area with Dawn, especially on children who keep scratching the blister’s open, helps dry up the fluid, AND keep it from spreading.

DRIVEWAY CLEANER
If you have gasoline or motor oil stains on your driveway, you can use the kitty litter method to clean up the excess oil and then use a scrub broom and a solution of biodegradable Dawn dishwashing detergent and warm water to safely and effectively remove excess motor oil from the pavement.

OILY SKIN
Dawn makes a great facial cleanser for oily skin. A drop or two combined with warm water will do the trick.

PAINT OR GREASE REMOVER FOR HANDS
Dawn combined with corn oil makes for the perfect paint or grease remover. Simply combine a little bit of both in your hands then rub it over affected areas. The corn oil and the dishwashing liquid both help to dissolve the grease and paint – yet leave skin soft, unlike harsher paint removers.

CLEANING THE KIDDIE POOL
Plastic wading pools can get very gunky, very fast. Dump the water, then scrub the pool with Dawn and a sponge. More potent cleaners like bleach will weaken and dry out the plastic in the sun.

MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER
Merry Maids recommends using a drop of Dawn in water to clean ceramic tile and no-wax/linoleum floors. You can also use the spray on:
• Bathroom and kitchen counters and sinks.
• Woodwork, e.g., baseboards, shelves, and wainscoting. (Dry as you go–wood doesn’t like prolonged contact with water.)
• Tubs and toilet seats.

LAUNDRY PRE-TREATER FOR OILY STAINS
For oil-based stains such as lipstick, grease, butter, motor oil, cooking oil, and some pen inks, simply apply some Dawn dishwashing liquid directly to the stain and scrub with a small brush or toothbrush until the oil is removed, and then launder as usual.

NON-TOXIC LUBRICANT
Sliding glass doors, door knobs, hinges etc. It lasts much longer than any aerosol type spray that I have tried. And Its non-toxic! It does a great job of cleaning the parts that its lubricating as well!

SIDEWALK DE-ICER
For icy steps and sidewalks in freezing temperatures, mix 1 teaspoon of Dawn dishwashing liquid, 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, and 1/2 gallon hot/warm water and pour over walkways. They won’t refreeze. No more salt eating at the concrete in your sidewalks

POOL CLEANING
Squirt Dawn down the middle of the pool and all of the dirt, suntan lotion, etc. will move to the edges of the pool for easy clean up! AND it makes the pools sparkle.

EYEGLASS DEFOGGER
Simply rub a small drop of Dawn on eyeglass lenses, and wipe clean. It will leave a very thin film that will prevent them from fogging up.

SHOWER FLOORS
Cover greasy footprints on shower floors with a coating of Dawn; let sit overnight. Scrub away the gunk in the morning with a stiff brush.

APHID CONTROL ON FRUIT TREES
Mix two tablespoons Dawn to a gallon of water and put in your sprayer. Try to get spray both sides of the leaves, branches and the tree trunks. Let sit for about 15 minutes and then rinse the trees THOROUGHLY!

AND FINALLY……..

Here’s a brilliant idea! Need a hostess gift when visiting friends and family this summer? Print off this post and include it with a bottle of Blue Dawn! Talk about USEFUL !