DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Hobby Month
Hobbies – we all have one or more. From reading to gaming, we all have something that keeps our minds busy. So join us as we delve into the pages of the book that is Hobby Month!
History Of Hobby Month
Since humans became sentient we have always had hobbies. It started out with smaller hobbies, such as swimming, hunting, and drawing on cave walls. We have always done things to keep ourselves busy during the long days, but where did the word hobby come from?
The origins of the word hobby suggest that initially it was the word given to pursuits that others thought somewhat childish or trivial. However, as early as 1676 Sir Matthew Hale, in Contemplations Moral and Divine, wrote “Almost every person hath some hobby horse or other wherein he prides himself.” He was acknowledging that a “hobby horse” produces a legitimate sense of pride. By the mid-18th century hobbies flourished as working people had more regular hours of work and greater leisure time.
They spent more time to pursue interests that brought them satisfaction. However, there was concern that these working people might not use their leisure time in worthwhile pursuits. The hope of weaning people away from bad habits by the provision of counter-attractions came to the fore in the 1830’s. This has rarely waned since. Initially, the bad habits were perceived to be of a sensual and physical nature and the counter attractions, or perhaps more accurately alternatives, deliberately cultivated rationality and intellect.
Outtake from "Luckiest Generation" feature in
LIFE magazine, 1954.
Word of the Day
cernuous
MEANING:
adjective: Drooping, nodding, or bending forward.
“Her body was half turned away, her neck stretched forward, head cernuous.”
Mary Travers; Litany; Smashwords; 2011.
Mary Travers; Litany; Smashwords; 2011.
Idiom of the Day
To Get Caught Red Handed
A person who is caught red-handed is discovered in the middle of committing a crime or doing something wrong. It is usually related to stealing but can also be used by a parent who finds their child eating their way through a box of chocolates.
Example: He tried to steal from the shop but he was caught red-handed.
Did you know...? This idiom originated in the 14th century when the act of killing another man's animal and selling the meat was a common crime. If a person was caught with the blood of a freshly killed animal on their hands this was considered proof of their guilt.
This Day in History
1559 - England's Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
1844 - The University of Notre Dame received its charter from the state of Indiana.
1870 - A cartoon by Thomas Nast titled "A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion" appeared in "Harper's Weekly." The cartoon used the donkey to symbolize the Democratic Party for the first time.
1892 - "Triangle" magazine in Springfield, MA, published the rules for a brand new game. The original rules involved attaching a peach baskets to a suspended board. It is now known as basketball.
1906 - Willie Hoppe won the billiard championship of the world in Paris, France.
1908 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America's first Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women
1936 - The first, all glass, windowless building was completed in Toledo, OH. The building was the new home of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company Laboratory.
1943 - The Pentagon was dedicated as the world's largest office building just outside Washington, DC, in Arlington, VA. The structure covers 34 acres of land and has 17 miles of corridors.
1953 - Harry S Truman became the first U.S. President to use radio and television to give his farewell as he left office.
1967 - The first National Football League Super Bowl was played. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The final score was 35-10.
1974 - "Happy Days" premiered on ABC-TV.
1986 - President Reagan signed legislation making Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday a national holiday to be celebrated on the third Monday of January.
2001 - Wikipedia was launched.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, January 15
You are a practical person but at the same time highly creative--a rare combination! Others quite naturally respect you. With so many talents and interests, it can be hard to choose only one path. Many of you have quite a few sideline hobbies. Most of you are very good with words. The key to success is focus, which might come a little later in life. You are a little temperamental, and others don't always know what to expect from you as a result. Famous people born today:
1412 Joan of Arc, Roman Catholic Saint and national heroine of France (legendary date), born in Domrémy, duchy of Bar, France (d. 1431)
1875 Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, Founder and first King of Saudi Arabia (1932-53), born in Riyadh, Emirate of Nejd (d. 1953)
1908 Edward Teller, Hungarian-American physicist, father of the Hydrogen bomb (Manhattan Project), born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 2003)
1929 Martin Luther King Jr., American clergyman and leader of the Civil Rights Movement (Nobel 1964), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 1968)
1951 Charo [Maria Baeza], Spanish-American actress, comedienne and flamenco guitarist (Chico and the Man, Love Boat), born in Murcia, Spain
1996 Dove Cameron, American actress ("Liv and Maddie"), born in Seattle, Washington
READERS INFO
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An extremely rare U.S. currency note from the late 19th century is expected to sell for up to $3 million when it is auctioned next month. The 1891 $1,000 Silver Certificate is the only bill of its kind believed to exist in private hands, according to auction house Stack’s Bowers Galleries. Known as the Marcy note, the bill features the portrait of former New York Governor William L. Marcy, who served as a senator and as secretary of war under President James Knox Polk. Stack’s Bowers Galleries notes that the Marcy note is sometimes considered the “unicorn” of U.S. money thanks to its unique design. The bill, which has an estimated pre-sale value of $2 million to $3 million, is being offered at auction for the first time. The note will be auctioned at the Whitman Spring Expo, which takes place in Baltimore between Feb. 28 and March 3.
2.
1961 -
The female singing group known as The Supremes signed with Motown Records. Although it took a while for the group to record a hit, they would eventually become one of Motown Records' most famous musical groups with several No. 1 hits. The group started as The Primettes in 1959 in Detroit, Mich. After daily visits to the recording studio, the group convinced Berry Gordy of Motown Records to sign them to the label. Gordy had The Primettes change their name before they were signed, and The Supremes were created. Originally, the group consisted of four members, but in 1962, The Supremes became a trio with Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard and Diana Ross, singing lead. Although The Supremes released several singles, their first successful song did not come until the late-1963 release of When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes. The Supremes went on to record 12 No. 1 hits including, in part: Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love, Stop! in the Name of Love, Back in My Arms Again, You Keep Me Hangin' On, and You Can't Hurry Love. The group experienced several other major changes over the years. Cindy Birdsong replaced Florence Ballard (Ballard would later pass away on Feb. 22, 1976 at 32 years old). The name of the group was also changed to Diana Ross & the Supremes in 1967. When Ross left the group in January 1970 to pursue a solo career, Jean Terrell replaced her and the group was again called just The Supremes. There were also other personnel changes throughout the 1970s. The Supremes' last performance was on June 12, 1977. The group had an important impact on music. They have three songs in the Grammy Hall of Fame and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. The Supremes were also the inspiration for the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, which opened in 1981. Dreamgirls was later made into a movie in 2006, starring Jennifer Hudson.
Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest 2019
Jan 18-19, 2019 | Galveston, TX
The Strand Historic District|23rd St & Strand St, Galveston, TX
further information: Yagas Chili Quest & Beer Fest | Galveston, Texas
4.
B3 Fest: The Festival of Bacon, Bourbon & Beer 2019
Jan 19, 2019 | Louisville, KY
The Regency: Memorable Weddings + Exquisite Events|8900 Limehouse Ln, Louisville, KY
What are the first words that pop in your mind at the mention of the letter B? If you thought bacon, beer, and bourbon, we have a winner! You can get creative cocktails infused with bacon and delicious bacon treats.
further information: B3 Bash: A Celebration of Bacon, Bourbon, & Beer to benefit Kosair Charities
Pictures of the day
Gentiana acaulis, also known as the stemless gentian, is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to central and southern Europe, from Spain east to the Balkans, growing in mountainous regions such as the Alpsand Pyrenees. It is a perennial plant, growing up to a height of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) tall and forming a "mat" up to 50 centimetres (20 in) wide. The leaves are evergreen, and can be lanceolate, elliptical or obovate. The trumpet-shaped terminal flowersare blue with olive-green spotted longitudinal throats. A depiction of the Gentiana acaulis flower can be seen on the obverse side of the one cent Austrian euro coin.
MARS LANDER CAPTURES HAUNTING SOUND OF MARTIAN WINDS
InSight's seismometer and air pressure sensor picks up vibrations from 10-15 mph winds as they blew across Mars’ Elysium Planitia on Dec. 1, 2018
Bookkeeper, Rada Alexander, 19, gets $200 a month in auto firm job she got after graduation.
knit
thanks, Anna
knit
thanks, Stella
Zealana Cabled Scarf
knit
knit
knit
Beauty contest highlighted pop culture and promoted various products
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
BRAIDED SCARF
crochet
thanks, Laura
Simple & Sweet Baby Slippers
crochet
crochet
RACCOON LOVEY
crochet
Young couples at formal dance dreamily swaying on crowded floor of dim, chandelier-lit ballroom.
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
Meat and Potato Skillet Gratin
Prosperous pay-off of after-school jobs
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Ida
thanks, Ida
50s swimsuits
SWEETS
thanks, Ruth
Young investor, David Lenske, 17, having bought four A.T.&T. shares, talks with banker.
Electrician, Jack Harris, 16, still in school, picks up $40 to $50 in part-time repair jobs.
CRAFTS
thanks, Kris
Breeder of chinchillas, Jere Reid Jr., 17, holds $3,000 animal, has paid off note father
co-signed.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Helen
Sonny Thayer, 19, packs for hunting trip.
PUZZLE
Utility worker, Jack Krueger, 19, who finished high school in 1952, earns $2.24 an hour.
WORD SEARCH
| abuse affair after because breeze cheap does dream | east every extra format hero highly historic honey | invest meant minute ocean overcome prayer prime | resigned return right sees shadow stream | there third trail warmth weather without worry yearn |
Pay in trade is taken by Margaret High, 17, who works in music store, spends salary on records.
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
In aura of fun and well-being, students dance in gym of Carlsbad's high school at weekly "Sock Hop"
QUOTE
thanks, Helen
Attractive young sales girl holding blouse up to customer in store
CLEVER
FOR OUR DOG OWNERS: Make DIY pill pockets
credit: Trisha Sprouse
Many older dogs have to take medication to stay healthy. But pill poppers can be tricky for some pet owners, and store-bought pill pockets are rather costly.
Simply mix together 1 tbsp of peanut butter, 2 tbsp of flour, and 1 tbsp of milk. Pinch off 1/2 tsp of dough, roll it into a ball, make a well in the center, place the pill inside and pinch the top closed. Roll the remaining dough into balls and store in a container in the fridge.
Dance marathons
EYE OPENER
thanks, Patty
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