Saturday, May 19, 2018

World Fiddle Day May 16, 2018

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Celebrate World Fiddle Day
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On this day, it’s time to celebrate the music of one of the world’s most favorite string instruments, the violin. Or the fiddle, as it is sometimes affectionately known.
World Fiddle Day happens once a year and is meant to celebrate everything that everyone loves about the chirpy, fun and feisty art of fiddle music. You’ll see it being celebrated on the third Saturday of each May.
Around the world, this day is celebrated with dancing, music, and of course plenty of fiddle playing!
The History of World Fiddle Day
This day was founded in 2012 by one Caoimhin Mac Aoidh, a professional fiddler from Donegal in Ireland. The day was birthed from a deep respect for one of the most expert and revered violin makers in history.
This month was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the death of the Italian violin craftsman Antonio Stradivari’s way back in 1737. Stradivari is today considered the most significant creator of violins in history, with his surviving instruments today seen as the most prized and finest ever created. Although he also made the larger string instruments cellos and violas, it’s the violins which he lovingly crafted that he is most well-known and remembered for.
Though only a couple of hundred of his works still exist, they have been known to capture some huge prices at auction and are especially sought-after amongst professional violin players.
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Word of the Day

transience 


Definition:(noun) The attribute of being brief or fleeting.
Synonyms:brevitybriefness
Usage:The superficiality and transience of the club scene is part of its appeal for young people.

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Idiom of the Day


no cover

 — No additional cost for entry or entertainment (called a cover charge), as at a bar, club, or restaurant.

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History

Nine-Year-Old Cynthia Ann Parker Kidnapped by Comanches (1836)

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Parker was a young girl when Comanches raided Fort Parker—located in what is now Texas—and massacred its inhabitants, capturing her in the process. Raised by her captors, she was adopted into the tribe and went on to bear the last great Comanche chief, Quanah Parker. At first, Quanah led raids on frontier settlements, but after his defeat and surrender, he learned to live alongside his white neighbors and eventually became the richest Native American in the US. 

Lorraine Hansberry (1930)

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At just 29 years of age, African-American playwright Lorraine Hansberry secured her place in theatrical history when she became the first black woman to have a play produced on Broadway. Her acclaimed A Raisin in the Sun, a penetrating psychological study of a working-class African-American family in Chicago, was inspired in part by the discrimination and legal battle Hansberry's own family faced upon buying a home in a white Chicago neighborhood. 


Ho Chi Minh's Birthday

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Ho Chi Minh was born on May 19, 1890. Referred to as the "father of modern Vietnam," he spearheaded the Vietnamese revolt against French and Japanese occupation. In 1954, after the French and Japanese left, the United States entered the scene; it was during this struggle that Ho Chi Minh died in 1969. In 1975, North and South Vietnam united into the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. On Ho Chi Minh's birthday each year, people hold parades in cities, carrying posters depicting him. Many women wear the áo dài, a traditional Vietnamese garment. Speeches about Ho Chi Minh often follow the parades.

She was told her perpetually runny nose was from 'allergies.' It was a brain-fluid leak.

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She was told her perpetually runny nose was from ‘allergies.’ It was a brain-fluid leak.

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1857 - The electric fire alarm system was patented by William F. Channing and Moses G. Farmer. 

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1906 - The Federated Boys' Clubs, forerunner of the Boys' Clubs of America, were organized. 

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1911 - The first American criminal conviction that was based on fingerprint evidence occurred in New York City. 

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1928 - The first frog-jumping jubilee held in Calaveras County, CA

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1935 - T.E. Lawrence "Lawrence of Arabia" died from injuries in a motorcycle crash in England. 

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1958 - Bobby Darin’s single, "Splish Splash," was released as the first eight-track master recording pressed to a plastic 45-RPM disc. 

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1962 - Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" for U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The event was a fund-raiser at New York's Madison Square Garden.

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1974 - Erno Rubik invented the puzzle what would later become known as the Rubik's Cube.

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1992 - U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the CBS sitcom "Murphy Brown" for having its title character decide to bear a child out of wedlock. 

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2000 - The bones of the most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton went on display in Chicago. 

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2003 - Hundreds of Albert Einstein's scientific papers, personal letters and humanist essays were make available on the Internet. Einstein had given the papers to the Hebrew Universtiy of Jerusalem in his will. 

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DAILY SQU-EEK




If You Were Born Today, May 19
The Sun in a waxing sextile to the Moon in your Solar Return chart has a fortunate influence on your year ahead. You can be especially productive this year, as in many ways you are starting fresh, but you have a rather clear vision of what you want to accomplish. Your inner needs tend to be mirrored by external events, and vice versa, which helps to boost your confidence and happiness levels. You more readily accept that challenges are part of the natural cycle in life, which in turn helps you to meet them with confidence and to worry less. You are likely to be on top of your game this year for the most part, and positive connections with others can be made fairly easily. A comfortable level of personal popularity helps keep conflict to a minimum. With the ability to handle your emotions successfully, there will be less stress on both your mind and body. Famous people born today:
Swimmer Florence Chadwick1918 Florence Chadwick, swimmer (1st to swim English Channel both ways), born in San Diego, California (d. 1995)
African American Activist Malcolm X1925 Malcolm X [Little], African American human rights activist and Muslim minister, born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 1965)
NBA Power Forward and Coach Dolph Schayes1928 Dolph Schayes, American basketball Hall of Famer (Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers) and coach, born in NYC, New York (d. 2015)
Rocker Pete Townshend945 Peter Townshend, English rock guitarist, vocalist and composer (The Who-Tommy), born in London, England
Professional Wrestler André the Giant1946 André the Giant, French professional wrestler, born in Grenoble, France (d. 1993)
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1.

Chesapeake Jubilee 2018

May 17-20, 2018 | Chesapeake, VA 

Chesapeake City Park|900 City Park Dr 
2018 Chesapeake Jubilee
The Jubilee promises a weekend of tasty food, music and excitement. From a savory shrimp feast, to live music, to a banging ending of fireworks, the festival offers something for everyone. Amusement rides, arts and crafts and more are present to ensure a great time for the whole family.

further information: 2018 Chesapeake Jubilee – May 17 – 20 at Chesapeake City Park

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National Morel Mushroom Festival 2018

May 17-20, 2018 | Boyne City, MI

Veteran's Memorial Park & Other Locations in Boyne City|319 N Lake S
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Each year, during the weekend following Mother’s Day, the National Morel Mushroom Festival delights hundreds of mushroom fanatics from around the world for its one-of-a-kind fungi-centric festivities. Over the course of three days, attendees are treated to a variety of events and activities centered on the “elusive” morel mushroom, which is known for its unique, nutty and smoky flavor. Festivalgoers can treat themselves to a variety of delightful activities such as sampling an array of dishes spotlighting morel mushrooms, carnival rides, a block party filled with craft beers, a “Morel pole,” performances of odes written to the morel, a crafts show, recipe-sharing activities and mushroom hunts.

further information: National Morel Mushroom Festival | Official site for the Mushroom Festival held each May in Boyne City, Michigan

3.

500 Festival 2018

May 2-26, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN 

500 Festival
Held in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 500 Festival celebrates the spirit and legacy of the Indy 500 with over 100 different events throughout the month of May. Highlights include The One America 500 Mini Marathon, the 500 Parade marshaled by the 33 starting drivers of the Indy 500, the Rookie Run for your mini-marathoners and a Kids' Day complete with face painting, mini car racing and free games.

further information: Parade | 500 Festival

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Portrait of Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier and his wife
Portrait of Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier and his Wife is a double portrait of the French chemist Antoine Lavoisier and his wife and collaborator Marie-Anne. Commissioned from the French painter Jacques-Louis David in 1788 for 7,000 livres, the portrait remained in the family until 1924, when it was acquired by John D. Rockefeller. Since 1977, it has been held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

A WATCHTOWER FOR GOLDFISH
goldfish watchtower

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knit
thanks, Amber

Spring Vibes Shawl pattern by Darn Good Yarn

knit
thanks, Adele


knit

Soft Lace Heart Washcloth pattern by Jessica G Harlow

knit

Topp pattern by Viking of Norway

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Rainbow Baby Blanket pattern by Halal Trails

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crochet
thanks, Helen
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crochet
thanks, Marge
Most Egg-cellent Spring Apron, free crochet pattern by Celina Lane, SimplyCollectibleCrochet.com

crochet
Pink Perfection

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crochet

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RECIPE

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Joan
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 Lions Bridge & Lighthouse, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

SWEETS
thanks, Ida
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Blueberry Shortbread Bars Recipe

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 Portland Maine 
ADULT COLORING


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CRAFTS
thanks, Millie
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Sankaty Head Lighthouse, MA

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... art
thanks, Jill
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PUZZLE
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Jack Russel R Jigsaw Puzzle


WORD SEARCH


anyone
apiary
apple

clarify
color
consume
dossier
doubt
duration

employ
extend

hats
health
hopeless
industry

jacket

leer
logs

mellow

orchestra
package
passage
people
phone
polish
pops

shore
spade
spoken
street
subsidy

third
truth

watch
woman


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SUDOKU ... very hard




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QUOTE
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For years people thought ducks' quacks didn't echo, but several studies proved otherwise!-------------------- Mosquitoes are more likely to bite people who drink alcohol!-------------------- It's not physically possible to burp in space!

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CLEVER
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EYE OPENER
Epsom Salt for Your Plants - Inside and Out
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Did you know you could use Epsom salt for your outdoor plants and your houseplants? It says so right on the label!!

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Here are four different ways to use Epsom salt to give your plants a boost and one way to keep pests off of your hosta plants.

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1: Tomato Plant Booster
Add two Tablespoons of Epsom salt to one gallon of water
Shake

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Feed your plants every two weeks with this booster for bigger tomatoes.

epson salt for your pl
2: Pepper Plant Booster
Add one Tablespoon of Epsom salt to one gallon of water.
Pour into a spray bottle.

epson salt for your pl
Spray directly onto the plant every two weeks and you'll yield more peppers per plant.

epson salt for your pl
3: Hosta Pest Remover
Combine one cup ammonia and one cup Listerine original mouthwash.

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Add one cup Epsom salt and stir until salt is dissolved.

epson salt for your pl
Add one cup lemon Ajax dish soap. DO NOT STIR IN.

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Pour mixture into a spray bottle.

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Spray hosta, wetting the leaves.
Repeat as often as necessary.

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4: Indoor Plant Booster
Add two Tablesoons of Epsom salt to one gallon water

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Water your houseplants once a month.

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5: Give Transplanted Plants a Boost
Fill the planter pot with potting soil halfway to the rim.
Add a pinch or two of Epsom salt.
Combine salt into the soil. You don't want the plant to directly touch the salt.

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Plant the new transplant as you normally would.


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Lighthouse on Cardiff Hill, Hannibal, Missouri

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