Any day can be a beautiful day in the neighborhood – and Won’t you Be My Neighbor Day, is no exception!
Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day is a day to remember and honor Fred Rogers, that iconic children’s TV presenter of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. His show reached it’s heyday in popularity back in the 1970’s and 80’s, and repeats can still be seen today. Gentle, soft-spoken Mr. Rogers was a mainstay for preschoolers and their parents; teaching them that respect of those around you and a good attitude were just as important as learning your colors and letters.
Why not don a 70’s style sweater today, and speak softly to your partner? Be mindful of how you can show kindness and patience in explaining a simple concept to a child (or perhaps even to a work colleague!) After all, it’s a beautiful day for a neighbor – and for being neighborly!
Henri Émile Benoît Matisse (December 31, 1869 - November 3, 1954) was a French artist, known for both his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, print-maker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (verb) Rise up as in fear. | ||
| Synonyms: | uprise, stand up | ||
| Usage: | The creaking of the house at night makes the hair on the nape of my neck bristle. | ||
Idiom of the Day
make (someone's) jaw drop— To cause someone to pause in astonishment, awe, or disbelief, especially with his or her mouth left open. |
History
US Approves Antiretroviral Drug AZT as a Treatment for AIDS (1987)
Though it was originally developed as an anticancer drug in 1964, azidothymidine (AZT) was never approved for that purpose. Two decades later, however, it was discovered to be effective in fighting HIV. At the time, thousands of people were dying of AIDS, and no other treatment was forthcoming. For humanitarian reasons, the drug was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in a matter of months, rather than the usual eight to 10 years.
Burrhus Frederic "B.F." Skinner (1904)
Forgoing his early goal of being a writer, Skinner earned his doctorate in psychology at Harvard, where he later spent much of his teaching career. A leading exponent of the behavioral approach to psychology, Skinner maintained that learning occurs as a result of an organism responding to, or operating on, its environment, a phenomenon he called operant conditioning.
Nowruz (Iranian New Year)
The first day of spring (nowruz means "new day") is celebrated by all religious groups in Iran and Afghanistan. In Iran, Nowruz is an event lasting 13 days, during which people wear new clothes, give gifts, and visit friends and relatives. Banquet tables traditionally hold seven foods starting with the letter S. Plates with sprouting wheat symbolize fertility, as do eggs, which are colored. Other symbols are a mirror, candlesticks, and a bowl of water with a green leaf in it. The 13th day after Nawruz is Sizdah-Bedar, and everyone picnics in the country or on rugs in city parks.
Mysterious Denisovans interbred with modern humans more than once
Neanderthals, Denisovans and our ancestors were mixing and mingling a long time ago -- and some of our genetics can be traced back to these archaic humans. In Asians, as much as 3% of an individual's DNA may be Neanderthal. For Europeans, it's as ...READ MORE:
Mysterious Denisovans interbred with modern humans more than once
0141 - The 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet took place.
1868 - Jesse James Gang robbed a bank in Russellville, KY, of $14,000.
1888 - The Sherlock Holmes Adventure, "A Scandal in Bohemia," began.
1903 - In Paris, paintings by Henri Matisse were shown at the "Salon des Independants".
1914 - The first international figure skating championship was held in New Haven, CT.
1922 - The USS Langley was commissioned. It was the first aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy.
1961 - Ricky Nelson recorded "Hello Mary Lou."
1963 - The first "Pop Art" exhibit began in New York City.
1967 - Twiggy arrived in the U.S. for a one-week stay.
1982 - U.S. scientists' returned from Antarctica with the first land mammal fossils found there.
1990 - The Los Angeles Lakers retired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's #33.
1997 - Brian Grazer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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.
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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Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is born.
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Four State Retro Pop & Comic Con 2018
Mar 24-25, 2018 | Hagerstown, MD
Hager Hall|901 Dual Hwy
There’s no telling when you’ll literally be able to escape into your comics, but this nerdtastic event is the next best option. The Four State Retro Pop & Comic Con features two days’ worth of fanatical, cosplaying geeks, celebrity appearances and non-stop pop culture celebrations. You can browse a seemingly endless number of tables of comic books, anime merchandise and many other items to satisfy your geekiest fantasies.
further information: Four State Comic Con | Comic, Anime, Sci-Fi & Pop Culture Convention |
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Virginia Festival of the Book 2018
Mar 21-25, 2018 | Charlottesville, VA
If the sound of a crisp page flipping over gets you excited, then look no further than the Virginia Festival of the Book. Casual readers and hardcore bookworms will revel at the thought of being in the same room as international bestsellers, debut authors and other celebrated wordsmiths to submerge themselves in world-class storytelling. Book-lovers can look forward to author readings, book signings and several children’s activities.
further information: About Us
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Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival 2018
Mar 21-25, 2018 | New Orleans, LA
further information: Tennessee Williams Festival 2018 – 2018 Schedule
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Celestial Event:
March 20 - March Equinox. The March equinox occurs at 16:15 UTC. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere.
Pictures of the day
The Acacus Mountains are a mountain range in western Libya, part of the Sahara. Situated east of the city of Ghat, they stretch north from the border with Algeria, about 100 kilometres (60 mi). The mountains have a large variation of landscapes, from different-colored dunes to arches, gorges, isolated rocks and deep wadis. The area has a particularly rich array of prehistoric rock art.
ROSS SEA, ANTARCTICA
In Antarctica’s Ross Sea, the H.M.S. Protector breaks through sea ice on its way to inspect fishing vessels. These fishing expeditions are often in search of species found only in the icy waters around Antarctica, such as toothfish.
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Bunny Jar Topper
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Butterfly Posy Bag pattern by Lorraine Hearn
This little posy bag goes really well with the butterfly shrug to create that finishing tough to that special occasion outfit.
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crochet, Easter
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crochet
thanks, Annarita
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RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
BLUEBERRY COBBLER
Cobblers are a great way to enjoy the taste of sweet summer berries in any season. Juicy bubbly berries topped with a tender, flaky crust make this classic dessert a crowd pleaser. This quick and easy version comes together in 5 minutes and requires only 7 ingredients.
Using pre-made biscuit dough creates a perfect, butter topping for juicy berries. You can use fresh or frozen berries for this recipe, but if you use frozen, allow them to thaw before cooking. The cinnamon and vanilla enhance the berries natural sweetness.
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2 HOURS, 5 MINUTES
1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
4 cups (400 g) blueberries
1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons (230 g) sugar
3 tablespoons (24 g) cornstarch
2 teaspoons (5 g) cinnamon
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 tube (1 lb., 450 g) premade biscuit dough
Use butter to grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Add blueberries, 1 cup of sugar, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and vanilla to slow cooker and stir to combine.
Separate out the biscuits and cut into 1 or 2 chunks. Layer evenly over top of berries. Mix together remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over top.
Place 3-4 paper towels over top of slow cooker to absorb moisture, then cover with lid. Cook on high for 2 hours. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Pro tip: For a crisper crust, spread 1 tablespoon of melted butter over top of biscuit layer before adding cinnamon sugar.
SWEETS
thanks, Winnie
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Easter
thanks, Hazel
Easter Egg Tree
Add a punch of color to your Easter décor with this charming Easter egg tree. Gather the kids and their favorite craft supplies, and have a blast personalizing each masterpiece.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Easter
thanks, Bella
PUZZLE
right picture - wrongly labeled!
Butterfly Fish Purple Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
| alone built construction create faith false famine | favor felt forgot hour jealous level nerve | perspective plant plows quail rapt search seen shown | sickness sight slant slip smell smoke still stows success | talks threat toll triple visit water wilt worry wrong |
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
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CLEVER
Identifying Leaves
EYE OPENER
thanks for the random thoughts humor, Sylvia
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