Monday, January 14, 2019

International Kite Day - January 14, 2019

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Int'l Kite Day
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They’re pretty, they’re colorful, and they flutter and float in the air….what could they be? Kites, of course! Who could imagine a better way to spend time than with flocks of other people, every person with his or her own beautifully decorated kite? If you’re a fan of such happy, vibrant holidays, International Kite Day is not a holiday you’d like to miss.
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The History of International Kite Day

International Kite Day originated in India, in the state of Gujarat, which is famous for the amount of festivals taking place there every year. The inhabitants of Gujarat begin manufacturing the kites months in advance so they can be sure to have enough, as millions of people visit Gujarat during it. The kite festival, called Uttarayan in Hindi, celebrates the day that winter ends and summer begins, as well as the upcoming harvest season, and the kites symbolize the spirits of the gods that are awaking from their deep winter sleep.
Originally, kite-flying was a sport practiced by royalty and the very wealthy, but in the recent years it has become a festival for all that people come from all over the country and even the world to take part in, especially people from Japan, Italy, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, Australia, the USA, Malaysia, Singapore, France, and China.

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Word of the Day

rurban


MEANING:
adjective: Having characteristics of both rural and urban life.

USAGE:
“Finance Minister Doug Horner ... calls himself a rurban MLA because he lives in an urban riding [district] but has land in rural area.”



Idiom of the Day


Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
The expression 'money doesn't grow on trees' means that money does not come easily or without effort; you should be careful how much money you spend because there is only a limited amount.
Example: 'Dad, can I have a new bike?' 'We can't afford one. Money doesn't grow on trees you know.'
When Tony was younger, his father told him that money doesn’t grow on trees, and that he would have to work hard if he wanted to be rich.'
Did you know...?  There is a Japanese proverb that states that, contrary to the above idiom, money can grow on trees. The proverb states: Money grows on the tree of persistence. In other words, if you keep trying and never give up, money will come to you.

how accurate! 

This Day in History

Image result for 1639 - Connecticut's first constitution, the "Fundamental Orders," was adopted
1639 - Connecticut's first constitution, the "Fundamental Orders," was adopted

Image result for 1784 - The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War.
1784 - The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War. 

Image result for 1873 - John Hyatt's 1869 invention ‘Celluloid’ was registered as a trademark.
1873 - John Hyatt's 1869 invention ‘Celluloid’ was registered as a trademark. 

Image result for 1882 - The Myopia Hunt Club, in Winchester, MA, became the first country club in the United States.
1882 - The Myopia Hunt Club, in Winchester, MA, became the first country club in the United States

Image result for 1943 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to fly in an airplane while in office. He flew from Miami, FL, to French Morocco where he met with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to discuss World War II.
1943 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to fly in an airplane while in office. He flew from Miami, FL, to French Morocco where he met with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to discuss World War II. 

Image result for 1951 - The first National Football League Pro Bowl All-Star Game was played in Los Angeles, CA.
1951 - The first National Football League Pro Bowl All-Star Game was played in Los Angeles, CA
Image result for 1952 - NBC's "Today" show premiered.
1952 - NBC's "Today" show premiered. 
Image result for 1954 - The Hudson Motor Car Company merged with Nash-Kelvinator. The new company was called the American Motors Corporation.
1954 - The Hudson Motor Car Company merged with Nash-Kelvinator. The new company was called the American Motors Corporation.


Image result for 1967 - The first Human Be-in took place in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
1967 - The first Human Be-in took place in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Image result for 1970 - Diana Ross performed for the last time with the Supremes during a show in Las Vegas, NV.
1970 - Diana Ross performed for the last time with the Supremes during a show in Las Vegas, NV
Image result for 1972 - NBC-TV debuted "Sanford & Son."
1972 - NBC-TV debuted "Sanford & Son." 

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1986 - "Rambo: First Blood, Part II" arrived at video stores. It broke the record set by "Ghostbusters", for first day orders. 435,000 copies of the video were sold. 
Image result for 1993 - Television talk show host David Letterman announced he was moving from NBC to CBS.
1993 - Television talk show host David Letterman announced he was moving from NBC to CBS. 
Image result for 2004 - In St. Louis, a Lewis and Clark Exhibition opened at the Missouri History Museum. The exhibit featured 500 rare and priceless objects used by the Corps of Discovery.
2004 - In St. Louis, a Lewis and Clark Exhibition opened at the Missouri History Museum. The exhibit featured 500 rare and priceless objects used by the Corps of Discovery. 
Image result for 2005 - A probe, from the Cassini-Huygens mission, sent back pictures during and after landing on Saturn's moon Titan. The mission was launched on October 15, 1997.
2005 - A probe, from the Cassini-Huygens mission, sent back pictures during and after landing on Saturn's moon Titan. The mission was launched on October 15, 1997.


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DAILY SQU-EEK


If You Were Born Today, January 14
 You are success-oriented and generally good with money. Your character is strong and you are especially noticeable. You are aware that you can't please everyone, and this is something you accept. In fact, there will always be some people who are intimidated by your strong personality and one-track focus, but this doesn't concern you as much as it might others. You are organized and somewhat conservative. Highly attractive, in love, however, you can be a little contradictory and challenging to understand! Famous people born today: 
Roman Politician and General Mark Antony83 BC Mark Antony [Marcus Antonius], Roman politician & general (Battle of Actium), born in Rome (d. 30 BC)

US Defector General Benedict Arnold1741 Benedict Arnold, American general & turncoat (American Revolutionary War), born in Norwich, Connecticut (d. 1801)

Actress Faye Dunaway1941 Faye Dunaway, American actress(Chinatown, Bonnie & Clyde), born in Bascom, Florida
Director Steven Soderbergh1963 Steven Soderbergh, American producer, director, writer (Ocean's Eleven, Traffic), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Actor and Rapper LL Cool J968 LL Cool J, American rapper (Bigger & Deffer), born in Bay Shore, New York
Actor Jason Bateman1969 Jason Bateman, American actor (Arrested Development, Ozark), born in Rye, New York

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READERS INFO
1.
Endlessly creative, reader Sally shares her Christmas with us
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2.
1943 - 
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On this day, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt flew from Miami, FL, to French Morocco where he met with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to discuss World War II.  Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to fly in an airplane while in office.

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President Franklin D Roosevelt (seated on the left) and Passengers  
during First Official Presidential Airplane Flight.

3.

Arizona Fine Art Expo 2019

Jan 11 - Mar 24, 2019 | Scottsdale, AZ

Arizona Fine Art EXPO|26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
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This is nothing like a third-grade art class where little kids pick up a paintbrush, slap it around a white piece of construction paper and call it art. The Fine Art Expo in Scottsdale, Arizona, brings nationally recognized artists as well as up-and-coming creatives to showcase their artistic endeavors. While you're browsing every gallery's collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics and more, you'll have the opportunity to purchase whatever piece blew your mind the most.

further information: Arizona Fine Art EXPO


4.

Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2019

Jan 18-25, 2019 | Orlando, FL

Epcot World Showcase|World Showcase, Orlando, FL
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Walt Disney World Festival of the Masters is like an art show on steroids. Centered at Downtown Disney Westside, the fest features works from some of today’s top artists in mediums of all kinds, from photography, paintings and prints to sculptures, jewelry and mixed media. There’s also emerging masters showcases and amazing chalk artists creating masterpieces. If browsing art isn’t your thing, there are also family activities, arts & crafts, art chats and live performance artists.

further information: 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Returns in January with 39 Days of Artful Fun

5.

FreezerBurn 2019

Jan 18-21, 2019 | Rosanky, TX

Peach Creek Ranch|840 Peach Creek Rd, Rosanky, TX
FreezerBurn Texas: Artemis Rising
FreezerBurn held on the grounds of Peach Creek Ranch in Flatonia, Texas, is an art-filled community experiment inspired by Burning Man. A haven for self-expression and art of all media, this festival features a different theme each year around which visitors can build their entire costume and art installations. Held by the Frozen Art Collective, this gathering in the woods features various theme camps and spiritual spaces throughout the premises.

further information: FreezerBurn Texas: Artemis Rising | January 18-21, 2019



Pictures of the day

Unicorn
The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. The unicorn was depicted in ancient seals of the Indus Valley Civilization and was mentioned by the ancient Greeks in accounts of natural history by various writers, including CtesiasStraboPliny the Younger, and Aelian. The Bible also mentions an animal, the re'em, which is translated to "unicorn" in some versions. This picture is a fresco titled The gentle and pensive maiden has the power to tame the unicorn, painted by Italian Domenichino in around 1604–1605. It is in the collection of the Palazzo Farnese in Rome.

A Giant Direwolf in the Mountains Made from Snowshoe Prints

A colossal temporary artwork by 'snowshoe artist' Simon Beck

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knit
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent


knit
thanks, Emma

SQUASHED RAT SCARF

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BUBBLE STREAM SOCKS
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knit
I have knit this pattern many times .. i love it!

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SPIRAL LEG WARMERS


crochet
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Hoodie Bunny Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

crochet
thanks, Violet

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3 Button Baby Owl Cocoon & Hat pattern by Rachael Whitton Stegmoyer

crochet


Volley Sweater

crochet

crochet


dont forget to pay the cat tax!

RECIPE
thanks, Heide
She also recommends: I used barley and a can of tomatoes with chilis..also already cooked cannellini beans.
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Jane
Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings Recipe



SWEETS
thanks, Shelley
Cinnamon Rolls
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ADULT COLORING



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CRAFTS
thanks, Claire
10 Minute Inexpensive Crochet Hook Holder with Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat

can you believe the length of this door? wow!

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Betty
So cute and simple, make this ribbon bookmark in just minutes! You can make a dozen bookmarks for a couple of dollars! Great craft and activity for kids with this diy tutorial.

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PUZZLE


ambulance
aware
basic
bass
bench

chapel
chilly
clear
cost
cushion
dainty
deem
dent
dissuade

effort
expel

fable

great
humor

illness
initial

lint

major
mate
mislead
music
nets

pauper
polite
poppy
power
prince

reject
since
siren

treat

upset

water
withdraw
witness

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SUDOKU ... very hard



solution:






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QUOTE
thanks, Helen
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what the duck???? ;-)  

1. A pelican can hold up to three gallons of water in its pouch - nearly three times what it can hold in its stomach! 2. In 2018, Garan Moore of Cosby, Tennessee, became the first person with autism to hike all 900 miles of trails in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park! 3. Believe It or Not, 276 tons of earth need to be mined to produce a single one-carat diamond.

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CLEVER
thanks, Sheri
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EYE OPENER
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the happiest looking tree .. ever!



1 comment:

  1. Excellent post! I learnt about the origins of the International Kite day & its rich legacy. I am glad to take part in the kite festival 2020 Jaipur & enjoy the festivities with my wonderful family.

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