Thursday, August 31, 2017

We Love Memoirs Day August 31, 2017

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Happy Anniversary to Diane's Corner
Happy Anniversary to Diane's Corner
Happy Anniversary to Diane's Corner
Happy Anniversary to Diane's Corner

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate We Love Memoirs Day
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We Love Memoirs Day was set up on 31st August 2013 by two memoir authors, Victoria Twead and Alan Parks, who wanted to create a place where memoir readers and authors could come together and chat. Victoria Twead is a New York Times bestselling author of “Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools” and the “Old Fools” series, while Alan Parks is the author of “Seriously Mum, What’s an Alpaca?” and the “Seriously Mum” series. 

Victoria and Alan were determined to foster a warm community and have always discouraged authors from pushing their own books at readers. The results have been astounding, and WLM has grown quickly. New friendships are formed every day, and WLM meet-ups across the globe have become common. Small wonder that the We Love Memoirs community – which can be found here – is often described as “the friendliest group on Facebook”.

Word of the Day

thence 


Definition:(adverb) From that place; from there.
Synonyms:therefrom
Usage:The train went south into Switzerland and thence on to Italy


Idiom of the Day


last-minute

 — (used before a noun) Done at the very last possible moment or opportunity.

History

Thomas Edison Patents Kinetoscope in the US (1897)

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Developed by Edison's assistant, W.K.L. Dickson, the kinetoscope was a precursor to the modern motion-picture projector. It works through a phenomenon known as "persistence of vision," in which a sequence of images creates the illusion of motion. Initially, Edison hoped to synchronize the images with sound, but he was unable to achieve this. The kinetoscope was designed to be viewed by one person at a time.

Commodus (161 CE)

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The son of Marcus Aurelius, Commodus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 CE—a period some historians consider the beginning of the empire's decline. Though his reign was fairly peaceful, Commodus was a tyrant who spent lavishly on gladiatorial combats, persecuted the Senate, and tried to rename Rome after himself. He fancied himself a gladiator, frequently killing exotic animals. His mistress and advisers had him strangled.

Coffee's Health Perks May Be Strongest for People Over 45

Adults who drank four cups of coffee a day had a 64% lower risk of dying during a new 10-year Spanish study, compared to those who rarely or never drank the beverage. 
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Coffee's Health Perks May Be Strongest for People Over 45

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1920 - John Lloyd Wright was issued a patent for "Toy-Cabin Construction," which are known as Lincoln Logs. (U.S. patent 1,351,086) 

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1928 - "Die Dreigoschenoper" ("Threepenny Opera") premiered in Berlin. The music was by Kurt Weill. 

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1939 - Frank Sinatra recorded "All or Nothing at All" with the Harry James Band. 

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1950 - Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers hit four home runs in a single game off of four different pitchers. 

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1959 - Sandy Koufax set a National League record by striking out 18 batters. 

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1962 - The Caribbean nations Tobago and Trinidad became independent within the British Commonwealth. 

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1974 - "The Partridge Family" television show ended. 

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1981 - The 30-year contract between Milton Berle and NBC-TV expired. 

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1994 - A cease-fire was declared by the Irish Republican Army after 25 years of bloodshed in Northern Ireland. 

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DAILY SQU-EEK






If You Were Born Today, August 31
You can be extremely persuasive and charming. However, although you do use your charm to your advantage, there is a point when your big heart and strong morals keep you from taking advantage of others. You have a strong presence and magnetism – qualities that help you immensely towards achievement and success. Security is important to you, and you will work hard to make sure your life is as stable as possible. While you can have a lot of things going on at once, you at your best when you stay organized and when you develop routines and schedules. While you are romantically inclined, you may have your fair share of challenges in love. Luckily, you grow and learn from early mistakes. You are intuitively drawn to loyal, stable partners because of a strong need for security in love. You seek balance in your personal relationships, and you are not afraid to work hard to achieve it. The practical aspects of partnership are important to you, as you intuitively know that although love is important, relationships also need to work in the real world in order to thrive. Famous people born today: Dr. Maria Montessori, Richard Gere, Chris Tucker, James Coburn, Sara Ramirez, Van Morrison.


READERS INFO
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Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic 2017

Aug 30 - Sep 3, 2017 | Boise, ID

Ann Morrison Park|1000 S Americana Blvd
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Ann Morrison Park in Boise, Idaho is graced with a colorful extravaganza in the morning sky at this annual event. It is a family experience to remember as people spread blankets on the ground to watch a mass of hot air balloons take flight. The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is where the spirit of Boise truly comes alive.

further information: Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic | Hot Air Balloon Spectacular

2.

Southern Decadence 2017

Aug 30 - Sep 4, 2017 | New Orleans, LA

Bourbon Street|801 Bourbon Street 
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Join the biggest LGBT party in one of the most infamous party cities - New Orleans, Louisiana. Southern Decadence takes place over Labor Day weekend and attracts over 150,000 attendees. A fabulous parade, welcome party, dance parties, contests and exciting themes fill the city of New Orleans with vibrant energy. Close out the weekend at Miss Lipstixx Hungover and Broke Party for one last hoorah before you start your countdown for next year’s event.

further information: Southern Decadence Official Website

3.

Milwaukee Rally 2017

Aug 30 - Sep 4, 2017 | Milwaukee, WI

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This motorcycle rally is about as metal as it gets. Roaring bikes, head-banging metal, motorcycle babes, rocking food and fresh suds is a winning formula that not many other festivals could possibility replicate with banging results. If you aren’t enticed by the aforementioned, then your engine could use some tuning.

further information: Milwaukee Rally 2017



Pictures of the day

Lindau Lighthouse
The Lindau Lighthouse, located in Lindau on Lake Constance, is the southernmost lighthouse in Germany. It is 33 metres (108 ft) tall and has a perimeter of 24 metres (79 ft) at its base. It has a clock in its facade.


MOON LIGHTNING
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Lightning strikes lower Manhattan as a summer storm approaches a moonlit New York City skyline.


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Textured Stitch: Tweed / Splot Ścisły: Tweed
Textured stitch: tweed.
Abbreviations: 
ch - chain
dc - double crochet

Pattern:
The pattern is formed from multiples of two stitches plus one extra. Start with an odd number of chains, plus one extra.

Foundation row: 1 dc into 2nd ch from the hook, * 1 ch, miss 1 ch, 1 dc into next ch, repeat from * to the end, turn.

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 dc into first dc, * 1 dc into ch space between 2 dc of the previous row, 1 ch, miss 1 dc, repeat from * to last two stitches, 1 dc into last ch space between 2 dc of the previous row, 1 dc into last dc, turn.

Row 2: 1 ch, 1 dc into first dc of the previous row, * 1 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 dc into ch space between 2 dc of the previous row, repeat from * to the end, turn.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 to form the pattern.


RECIPE
thanks, Shelley


CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Sara
Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers


SWEETS
thanks, Sylvia

Chia Puddings

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Basic Chia Pudding – Single Serving
½ c. Liquid of choice
2 t. Agave / raw honey / pure maple syrup
2 T. Chia seeds
Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
Blend together and allow to sit for 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
Tips: You can use any milk, it does not have to be vegan. Or try coconut milk!
Add seeds, nuts, and dried fruit to your liking.
If your pudding has not thickened enough, add a little psylium 20 minutes before serving.
For the following variations, add the following to a basic recipe of for one, or follow the suggestion for sweeteners and milks.
Blueberry Morning
1 handful blueberries
¼ c . Diced mango, pears, or peaches
1 T. Coconut, shredded
2 t. Honey or agave
Use fresh or frozen berries, with  whatever fruit is in season!
Butter Pecan
2 T. Chopped pecans
½ c. Milk
2 t. Raw honey
¼ t. Fancy molasses
3 drops butter flavouring
In a pinch you can use brown sugar.
Chai Chia
a pinch of black pepper
a pinch of cardamom
a pinch of cinnamon
a pinch of cloves
a pinch of ginger
a pinch of macha or green tea powder (optional)
½ t. Vanilla
Mix this up the night before you plan to sleep in!
Chocolate Chia Pudding Base
2 T. Cocoa powder
2 t. Raw honey
Sprinkle with a touch of cinnamon. Or drop the cinnamon and add a little rum or almond extract with some slivered almonds. Or make it Mexican and add a pinch of cayenne!
Orange Julius Chia Pudding
1 T. Coconut (optional)
½ c. Orange juice
2 t. Honey
¼ t. Vanilla
Very nice in the morning, or on a sick tray with a dollop of whipped cream.
Swedish Almond Chia Pudding
2 t. Honey
¼ t. Almond extract
2 T. Slivered almonds
2 pinches of cardamom
Especially good as comfort food on frosty winter mornings.
Overnight Oats With A Boost
½ c. Oat flakes
2 T. Nuts or seeds
1 t. Chia seeds
A pinch of pink Himalayan salt
1/3 c. Chopped fruit
2 t. Pure maple syrup
½ c. Nut or coconut milk
Layer these in a pint-sized Mason jar, cap it and shake well. Leave it in the fridge overnight to have ready in the morning. Mix it up with raisins and cinnamon, or pecans and maple syrup.
Peaches & Cream Chia Pudding
1 peach, diced
2 t. Raw honey
3 drops almond extract
Add these to your basic mix. You could also use any other tinned fruit (not pie filling) or diced fresh fruit like mango.
Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding
½ c. Nut milk
2 t. Raw honey
¼ t. Vanilla
1-1/2 t. Organic peanut butter
1 T. Cocoa powder
A pinch of cinnamon
If you want to get really fancy, multiply the amount for company, but make half the sweetened chia with the peanut butter and half with the chocolate, then layer the pudding in pretty glasses before serving.
Pistachio Spice
1 T. Pistachios, chopped
2 t. Honey
1-2 drops rose flavouring
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of cloves
A taste reminiscent of the eastern Mediterranean.
Basic Chia Pudding – Four Servings
2 c. Liquid of choice
3 T. Agave / raw honey / pure maple syrup
1/2 c. Chia seeds
¼ t. Pink Himalayan Salt


ADULT COLORING 





CRAFTS

she's in a pickle!

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... sewing
thanks, Jill
Sew a Softie - Pocket Pals Mini Sort toys that fit in your pocket - mypoppet.com.au


PUZZLE
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Seahorse Art Jigsaw Puzzle

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The 12th-century medical manuscript "The Trotula" recommends women seeking weight loss to anoint themselves with manure and wine before bathing in a steam bath!-------------------- Standing on the shores of Russia's Lake Karachay for just one hour will result in a fatal radiation dosage!-------------------- On May 17, 2017, to celebrate Montreal's 375th birthday, the city hosted a giant marionette parade. The figures towered between 18 and 40 feet and were controlled by a total of 500 people!
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Pillow beds

EYE OPENER
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