”Hiking is the answer. Who cares what the question is?”
There’s a past-time that brings adventure no matter where you do it, and that past-time is hiking. Each year millions of people take to the great outdoors, hiking paths new and old in search of themselves and the love of nature. Trails Day celebrates these intrepid souls and all the unexplored areas of the world where nature still reigns supreme. Hiking is good for the soul, and for your health, getting into the great outdoors has been proven to aid in non-clinical depression and an overall sense of well-being.
”Hiking is the answer. Who cares what the question is?”
There’s a past-time that brings adventure no matter where you do it, and that past-time is hiking. Each year millions of people take to the great outdoors, hiking paths new and old in search of themselves and the love of nature. Trails Day celebrates these intrepid souls and all the unexplored areas of the world where nature still reigns supreme. Hiking is good for the soul, and for your health, getting into the great outdoors has been proven to aid in non-clinical depression and an overall sense of well-being.
Eiko Mori is a Japanese food stylist with an Instagram profile where she gives standard slices of breakfast toast a whole new decorative look. We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Eiko reminds her 21,000 followers by posting a new creation almost daily, where a slice of toast doubles up as the canvas for her evolving patterns. First Mori takes a slice of bread or "shoku-pan" , a Japanese milk bread, toasts it, then, with the help of a few tools - spoon, toothpick, tweezers and miniature piping bag - decorates with new and delicious patterns. Her toast art is completely edible, made with a sour cream base topped off with fruit, cream or jam decorations. The pictures are often food themed - anything from beer to ice cream - but whatever her choice du jour, the end effect is always cheerful, colorful and a feast for the eyes.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) (Often followed by "of") a large number or amount or extent. | ||
| Synonyms: | great deal, hatful, lot, peck, mickle, mint, quite a little, slew, spate, tidy sum, wad, stack, raft, mountain, pile, plenty, mass, batch, heap, deal, flock, pot, mess, sight | ||
| Usage: | The President faces a passel of domestic issues. | ||
Idiom of the Day
nut (something) out— To discover, through careful consideration, deliberation, or investigation, the solution to something. |
History
Birth of the Italian Republic (1946)
During World War II, Italy was a monarchy in chaos. King Victor Emmanuel III had appointed Benito Mussolini prime minister in 1922 to avoid revolt, but, when war came, the two fought on opposite sides—Mussolini with the Axis and Victor Emmanuel with the Allies. Victor Emmanuel's history with Mussolini made the monarch unpopular after the war, and he abdicated in favor of his son, who ruled for 40 days before the Italian Republic was created by a referendum
The Marquis de Sade (1740)
Described by French poet Guillaume Apollinaire as "the freest spirit that has yet existed," the Marquis de Sade was a French novelist and philosopher infamous for his wildly liberal lifestyle and erotic writings. The term "sadism" derives from his depictions of violent behavior, and he spent decades in prisons and insane asylums for his scandalous actions.
Malaysia Birthday of SPB Yangdi-Pertuan Agong
Malaysia practices a system of government based on a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The head of state is the king, also known as Seri Paduka Baginda (SPB) Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Although the term king is used, this is not a hereditary position—the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected to a five-year term. Every year, the first Saturday in June is set aside as a national holiday in Malaysia to celebrate the birthday of the current and past SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agongs.
Loch Ness Monster legend to be tested with DNA samples
The stories seem as tall as the lake is deep. For hundreds of years, visitors to Scotland's Loch Ness have described seeing a monster that some believe lurks in the depths. But now the legend of "Nessie" may have no place left to hide. A New Zealand ...READ MORE:
Loch Ness Monster legend to be tested with DNA samples
1835 - P.T. Barnum launched his first traveling show. The main attraction was Joice Heth. Heth was reputed to be the 161-year-old nurse of George Washington.
1883 - The first baseball game under electric lights was played in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
1886 - Grover Cleveland became the second U.S. president to get married while in office. He was the first to have a wedding in the White House.
1897 - Mark Twain, at age 61, was quoted by the New York Journal as saying "the report of my death was an exaggeration." He was responding to the rumors that he had died.
1930 - Mrs. M. Niezes of Panama gave birth to the first baby to be born on a ship while passing through the Panama Canal.
1933 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt accepted the first swimming pool to be built inside the White House.
1953 - Elizabeth was crowned queen of England at Westminster Abbey.
1966 - Surveyor 1, the U.S. space probe, landed on the moon and started sending photographs back to Earth of the Moon's surface. It was the first soft landing on the Moon.
1969 - The National Arts Center in Canada opened its doors to the public.
2003 - In Seville, Spain, a chest containing the supposed remains of Christopher Columbus were exhumed for DNA tests to determine whether the bones were really those of the explorer. The tests were aimed at determining if Colombus was currently buried in Spain's Seville Cathedral or in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, June 2
You are a true companion who comes alive in any one-to-one relationship. Thoughtful, kind, funny, and warm, you can also be very stubborn! Your desire for security and reliability is so strong that at times you may try to control your life and those in it. You are an excellent mediator or go-between as you not only crave peace and balance, you also intuitively understand how to resolve conflicts fairly. You are extremely sensitive and imaginative, and possess quirky charm. Famous people born today:
1731 Martha Washington, 1st US First Lady (1789-97), born in Kent County, Virginia (d. 1802)
1922 Charlie Sifford, American professional golfer, born in Charlotte North Carolina
1941 Charlie Watts, drummer (Rolling Stones), born in London, England
1972 Wayne Brady, American actor and comedian (The Wayne Brady Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?), born in Columbus, Georgia
READERS INFO
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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
On this day in 1953
On this day in 1935, Babe Ruth, one of the greatest players in the history of baseball, ended his Major League playing career after 22 seasons, 10 World Series and 714 home runs. The following year, Ruth was one of the first five
players inducted into the sport’s hall of fame.
players inducted into the sport’s hall of fame.
George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr
(February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948)
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Dennison Railroad Festival 2018
May 30 - Jun 2, 2018 | Dennison, OH
Center Street around Dennison Railroad Depot Museum & Gazebo|400 Center St
Enjoy 4 fun-filled days of amusement rides, food, games, interactive activities, train exhibits and non-stop live entertainment in the beautiful Historic Center Street District in downtown Dennison. Enjoy tours of the museum and a grand parade to top off the festivities!
further information: http://www.dennisonrailroadfestival.org/
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OLPH Festival 2018
Jun 1-3, 2018 | Toledo, OH
Intersection of Sherwood Avenue & Anthony Wayne Trail|2255 Central Grove
Kick off the summer in Toledo at OLPH Festival with all kinds of amusement and family fun. The fest features something for every fun-loving kid and kid-at-heart, from live music, rides and poker to mini golf, an 11-foot marionnette and Texas Hold ‘Em. There’s a wide array of food to keep your stomach full as marvel in the madness.
further information: OLPH Festival
Schwäbisch Hall is a town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg and capital of the district of Schwäbisch Hall. The town is located in the valley of the Kocher river in the north-eastern part of Baden-Württemberg.
Artist Gives Kids Temporary Tate to
Try to Make Hospital Life More Fun
Benjamin Lloyd has been dropping by the Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland to try and lift kids' spirits
knit
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crochet
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Julia's Corn Pudding
thanks, Dana
SWEETS
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CRAFTS
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... word search
ANSWER:
PUZZLE
Bouncy Castle Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
| against agency annoy border bully completion conclusion create | defend destruction disgust dour entry factory feat fond | forbid friend gale hatred here humanity joint | learn lots office other rare refer renew rope runt | senior statute survey teen tools tractor treaty trod trust |
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Question: Quite different from the styles of eyeglasses one sees today, these frameless glasses don't even have temple pieces attached to them. What can you tell me about the era from which these spectacles date? How much are they currently worth, and does the original case add to their value?
Answer: Eyeglasses of this type are called pince-nez, which in French means literally "pinch nose." Variations of this type of eyewear were made throughout the 19th century. This pair dates to the first quarter of the 20th century, before pince-nez eyeglasses went out of style in the 1930s. Pince-nez eyeglasses are often found with fine chains that attach to a clip, a hairpin, or in this case, a simple hook, which secured them to the wearer. Having the original case adds value to the eyeglasses, probably by more than 50 percent. The name of the physician and the location of his practice should enable you to confirm the time frame during which the eyeglasses were made. This pair with case has a value of $40 to $85.
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Question: My mother had a pair of these beautiful pink vases, and she kept them on her dresser. I believe she acquired them between 1910 and 1920. One was broken, but I've had the other for many years. The vase is 13 1/4 inches high. It is glass with the decoration painted on in white paint that appears almost pearlescent. It is in good condition. Who made it, and what is it worth?
Answer: This type of cased glass was popular in the late Victorian period around the turn of the 20th century. It's called cased glass because of the white opal glass interior that has an outer casing of pink glass. There's debate over the country of origin of this type of glass. Some sources identify it as Bristol, which is opaque-colored glassware like the kind once made in Bristol, England. Others attribute it to Bohemian glassmakers. The hand-painted enamel decoration of flora and fauna exhibits an art-nouveau influence popular around that period. This type of glass was often used in lusters, which are mantel decorations adorned with many hanging glass prisms. Since this pedestal vase started out as a pair, it might be considered a luster, as some sets were made without prisms. Alone, it has a retail value of $50 to $100.
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