Tell a Story Day April 27, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Tell a Story Day

Tell a Story Day is celebrated in the United States, Scotland and the United Kingdom. The aim of the day to get participants telling, sharing and listening to each others stories. It is a celebration of the art of oral storytelling in all of its many forms, whether it be fiction or non-fiction, a tall tale, or folklore. The stories may be told from memory or from a book. Events can be held in community centres, churches, homes and gardens, hospitals, libraries, schools or more unusual venues!

The origin of the day is unknown, but there is surely a story to tell about it – maybe you can make one up for the next Tell a Story Day! 

thanks, Shelley

Word of the Day

exothermic
Definition:	(adjective) Releasing heat.
Synonyms:	heat-releasing, exothermal
Usage:	Scientists use a calorimeter to measure the amount of heat released during an exothermic reaction.

Idiom of the Day

in the pocket of (someone)  — Under the direct control or influence of someone or some group.

History

US President Abraham Lincoln Suspends Habeas Corpus (1861)

In law, habeas corpus is a writ ordering that a person be brought before a judge, especially to decide whether a prisoner's detention is lawful. Its suspension means that prisoners can be held indefinitely without being charged. During the US Civil War, President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus to arrest and silence Southern dissenters. A legal battle ensued, and Lincoln prevailed. Ulysses S. Grant (1822)

Though he served with bravery in the Mexican-American War, Grant resigned his post several years later, possibly due to his heavy drinking. However, he returned to serve in the US Civil War and won a string of brilliant victories. Three years after Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrendered to him, ending the war, Grant was elected president. Still, he spent his final years in poverty after being swindled by a friend.

Buccaneer Days

During Buccaneer Days, the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, by proclamation of the mayor, is under pirate rule. What began in 1938 to honor the discovery of Corpus Christi Bay by Spanish explorer Alonzo Alvarez Pineda in 1519 has become a month-long carnival, calling to mind the days when the settlement was a hideaway for pirates. Pirates sail into town, capture the mayor, and demand revelry throughout the city. Events include a professional rodeo, sailboat regattas, parades, sporting events, concerts, a coronation and ball, and fireworks on the bay front.

This Caterpillar Digests Plastic. Could It Help Save the Environment?

Federica Bertocchini, a biologist at Spain's Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology of Cantabria and a hobbyist beekeeper, used a common plastic shopping bag to collect pests called wax worms.

READ MORE:

This caterpillar digests plastic. Could it help save the environment?


1880 - Francis Clarke and M.G. Foster patented the electrical hearing aid. 


1897 - Grant's Tomb was dedicated. 


1938 - Geraldine Apponyi married King Zog of Albania. She was the first American woman to become a queen. 


1946 - The SS African Star was placed in service. It was the first commercial ship to be equipped with radar. 


1947 - "Babe Ruth Day" was celebrated at Yankee Stadium. 


1965 - "Pampers" were patented by R.C. Duncan. 


1967 - In Montreal, Prime Minister Lester Pearson lighted a flame to open Expo 67. 


2005 - The A380, the world's largest jetliner, completed its maiden flight. The passenger capability was 840. 


2006 - In New York, NY, construction began on the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center on the site of former World Trade Center. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, April 27

You are poised and come across as calm and refined. You are not easy to get close to, and much of your nature remains a mystery to others. Nevertheless, you are charming and others tend to respect you. You are extremely observant and generally think before you speak, and you are a great listener. Famous people born today: Jack Klugman, Coretta Scott King, Ulysses S. Grant, Sheena Easton, William Moseley.

READERS INFO

1.

Oxford May Music 2017

Apr 26 - May 1, 2017 

The Church of St John the Evangelist
St John the Evangelist, Iffley Road
Oxford, United Kingdom

Oxford May Music is a unique combination of science, music and art. The annual event boasts wide-ranging programs of lectures and world-class chamber music performances over the course of multiple days in the spring.

further information: Oxford May Music Festival

2.

Oklahoma City Festival of The Arts 2017

Apr 25-30, 2017 | Oklahoma City, OK 

Bicentennial Park
500 Couch Dr 
Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City Festival of The Arts was founded in 1967 and the city’s communal celebration of visual, performing and culinary arts. Admission is free and pets are not allowed. There are plenty of children’s activities to keep little ones entertained. Almost 300 performers take the stage to deliver a fun night of music and dance. Art lovers can browse stalls stacked with photography, glass work, paintings, ceramics and more.

further information: Festival of the Arts 2017

3.

ART COLOGNE 2017

Apr 26-29, 2017 

Koelnmesse GmbH

Messeplatz 1 

Köln, Germany

Art Cologne brings top-quality 20th and 21st century works of art from hundreds of leading galleries around the world to Cologne, Germany, for four days of viewing and enjoyment. Whether you’re an art lover or collector, this event offers modern and contemporary pieces across a wide range of styles and price points. Art Cologne offers four days of special exhibitions, prizes and a variety of other high-caliber events.

further information: Date and opening times | artcologne



Pictures of the day

A view of the Lidder Valley at Pahalgam. This valley, found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India, is a Himalayan sub-valley that forms the northeastern corner of the Vale of Kashmir. In the center is the Lidder River.

THE GLASS BOTTOMED POOL LETS YOU ADMIRE 

THE GROUND 500 FEET BELOW

Check out the sky pool on the rooftop of the 40-story Market Square Tower in Houston

knit

Baby's ROMPER (you might have to register)

http://www.artyarn.co.uk/shop.php?action=full&id=2754

knit

Flatter Yourself pattern by Insa Ka

				Flatter Yourself pattern by Insa Ka A close-fitting, short sleeved bamboo sweater with contrasting coin stitch sleeves. The long body, gathered shoulders and boat neck make for a flattering fit.
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knit
thanks, Jennifer

Phase Shift pattern by Annie Fisherman

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Swirl Ball pattern by Eve Clevenger

				Swirl Ball pattern by Eve Clevenger From Pattern Notes:
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Wave of Flowers (Blütenwelle) pattern by BaBa Strickt

				Wave of Flowers (Blütenwelle) pattern by BaBa Strickt The “Wave of Flowers” is started at the upper left Corner and increases with every row until you reach the border. Gauge is not crucial. “Wave of Flowers” is 1.40 t...
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thanks, Joan
THE VICAR'S FALSE TEETH

Pastor goes to the dentist for a set of false teeth. The first Sunday after he gets his new teeth, he talks for only eight minutes.

The second Sunday, he talks for only ten minutes. The following Sunday, he talks for 2 hours and 48 minutes.

The congregation had to mob him to get him down from the pulpit and They asked him what happened.

The Pastor explains the first Sunday his gums hurt so bad he couldn't talk for more than 8 minutes.

The second Sunday his gums hurt too much he couldn't talk for more than 10 minutes.

But, the third Sunday, he put his wife's teeth in by mistake and he couldn't shut up...

crochet

Toddler Play Dress

crochet

thanks, Clara

Pig Potholder or Towel Topper Pattern pattern by Sandi Marshall

crochet

Crocheted Door Knob Cover pattern by Eleonora from Coastal Crochet

crochet

Deborah Doll (Crochet) pattern by Lena Skvagerson

crochet

Hexagon Burst pattern

RECIPE
thanks, Shelley

Chicken With Coca-Cola and Lemons Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Anita

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stuffing and Green Beans

SWEETS
thanks, Vicky

COPY CAT CINNABON Recipe!

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS
Creative Idea



CHILDREN'S CORNER ... craft

Make Your Own Matchbox Doll

PUZZLE

Dragonfly Lily Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

always anchor assortment bench blink cane cease comet compel

elan energy enter erase fable flits force

guard gutter gymnastics image knock major moon murmur

package paint pause postage promote roams

sanitary sideways site stern timid triumph vital

QUOTE

CLEVER

thanks, Wren

One morning a husband returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap.

Although not familiar with the lake, his wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors and reads her book.

Along comes a game warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, “Good morning, Ma’am. What are you doing?”

“Reading a book,” she replies, thinking, Isn’t that obvious?

“You’re in a Restricted Fishing Area,” he informs her.

“I’m sorry, officer, but I’m not fishing. I’m reading.”

“Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I’ll have to take you in and write you up.”

“If you do that, I’ll have to charge you with sexual assault,” says the woman.

“But I haven’t even touched you,” says the game warden.

“That’s true, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment.”

“Have a nice day, ma’am,” the game warden replied, and he left.

Never mess with a woman that reads because there’s good reason to believe she thinks as well!


EYE OPENER

thanks, Helen

BAKING SUBSTITUTIONS FROM 

Doncha just hate it when you run out of something when you're in the middle of baking?  

DIY PUMPKIN PIE SPICE: 
Mix 1 TB. cinnamon with 1- 1/2 tsp. ginger, 3/4 tsp. nutmeg, 3/4 tsp. allspice and 1/4 tsp. cloves.


DIY APPLE PIE SPICE:
Mix 1/4 c. ground cinnamon, 1 Tb. ground allspice,
2 tsp. ground ginger, 2 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 


DIY ALLSPICE: 

Mix 1 tsp. cinnamon with 1/2 tsp. cloves and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. 

DIY POWDERED SUGAR: 
Place 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tsp. cornstarch in the blender; Blend on high continuously until the mixture is of uniform powdered consistency. Keep the lid on the blender until the powder settles.
(This works using xylitol for a sugar free version)


DIY BROWN SUGAR: 
For every cup of brown sugar needed, use 1 c. white sugar and 2 Tb. molasses. If you want DARK brown sugar, add a little more molasses.

DIY BAKING CHOCOLATE: 
For one square of chocolate, melt 1 Tb. butter and add 3 Tb. baking cocoa. 
Stir until smooth. 


HOMEMADE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK
(sugar free option) 
{equivalent to 3-14-ozs.cans}
4 c. sugar or xylitol  (or Splenda)
1 (12 ozs) can evaporated milk
1 c. nonfat dry milk
6 Tb. butter or margarine, sliced

Put sugar in a blender or food processor, 1 cup at a time. Blend until fine. Repeat process with dry milk. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, dry milk and butter in large saucepan. Mix very well. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, (a whisk works best) until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and divide evenly into thirds, about 1-1/4 c. each. Refrigerate overnight before using to allow mixture to thicken. Keeps 2 weeks in the refrigerator and can be frozen up to 6 months. It may be a little grainy after thawing, but smooths out when mixed with other ingredients. Use fat free evaporated milk and omit butter for fat free results. 
Using splenda may produce less amount in the end result. 
(I use 1 c. white sugar and 3 c. xylitol for best results - 
and I bring to a boil before removing from heat) 

DIY BAKING POWDER:
1/4 c. cream of tarter + 2 Tb. baking soda
Sift all of the ingredients together 3 times, and transfer to a clean, tight-sealing jar. Store away from sunlight, at room temperature, for up to 6 weeks. Use equal amounts as store purchased baking powder.

~OR~ 

Use 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 c. sour milk (you may need to reduce some liquid within the recipe to accommodate this extra liquid being added  

DIY Buttermilk : 
Pour 1 TB. vinegar or lemon juice in 1 c. measuring cup. Fill with milk.  Let mixture stand for 5 minutes before using.

DIY Self Rising Flour:
For each cup of all-purpose flour, add 1-1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix to combine.

DIY Baking Mix (Bisquick):
6 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tb. baking powder
1 Tb. baking soda 
3  Tb. sugar
 2 tsp. salt 
1 c. shortening (like Crisco)

In large bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in Crisco with pastry blender until fine consistency. It should be a fine meal with no lumps. Store in a large plastic container with a tight fitting lid. Use as you would store-purchased bisquick in any recipe. 

CORN SYRUP
1 c. granulated white sugar plus 1/3 c. water.  Boil together until syrupy, and let cool.  Will thicken as it cools as well.  

MAYONNAISE
Use yogurt or sour cream, in small amounts or in dips.  If you want, you can add a little lemon juice for flavor. 

MUSTARD 
Use 1 Tb. prepared mustard for each 1 tsp. of dry mustard called for in cooked mixtures. 

MOLASSES
 In baking, replace 1 c. of molasses with 3/4 c. brown sugar plus 1/4 c. extra liquid added to the recipe. 

EGGS: 
whole, uncooked, 1 large = 

 1/4 c. egg substitute (examples include: Egg Beaters,

Second Nature, Scramblers)

or 2 yolks and 1 T. water (for cookies)

or 2 yolks (in custards, cream fillings, and similar mixtures)

or 2 whites as a thickening agent

or (up to half the eggs called for in a baked recipe)

3 Tb. water + 1 Tb. flax seed meal, mixed together first

FRESH/DRIED ONION AMOUNTS

1/3 c. dried onions = 1 medium onion
1 tsp. dried onion = 1 Tb. fresh