DIANE'S CORNER ..
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day
People would stand in line for days and pay hundreds of dollars if there were a pill that could do everything for a child that reading aloud does. It expands their interest in books, vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and attention span. Simply put, it’s a free oral vaccine for literacy.
Jim Trelease
World Read Aloud Day
It’s a pretty regular part of many people’s childhood experience, being tucked into bed at night while our parents read us a story from our favorite books. The gentle drone of a parent’s voice reading out these stories filled our heads with imagination, our hearts with comfort, and our souls with a desire to see and experience more. If you remember this being an essential part of your childhood or even part of your every day, then World Read Aloud Day is for you!
History of World Read Aloud Day
World Read Aloud Day is heavily supported by LitWorld, an organization dedicated to bringing literacy to the world at large. This organization is often credited for creating the day! Every year thousands of children and adults struggle with being able to read, and through their efforts, LitWorld is helping to bring the wonder of the written word to these men, women, and children. LitWorld’s mission is “strengthening kids and communities through the power of stories.” More than fitting for World Read Aloud Day, for both kids and adults alike!
World Read Aloud Day is just one opportunity they have to do that, and in 2018 they made a move that resulted in World Read Aloud Day being even more effective and able to reach people all around the world.
Benefits of Reading Aloud
According to research, reading aloud has many benefits for you and your family! People find an emotional escape in stories, especially when they are read aloud. By reading to your child for a few minutes every day, they are more likely to regulate their own emotions and learn how to better express themselves. Children who spend time reading aloud are more likely to understand different people and cultures, have empathy, and deepen their imagination skills.
Students that are read to in the classroom also score higher on comprehension tests as they understand the material deeper and can explain the themes quicker. In a Scholastic survey, 98% of teachers said that reading aloud in class helps students engage in meaningful conversations.
The benefits are not only for young children though. Both teens and adults can find enjoyment in reading aloud. Parents that read to their children are found to have better emotional regulation as well as a stronger bond with their children. Teens that read aloud gain a better sense of social-emotional intelligence and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Whether you’re a child, teen, or adult, the benefits of reading aloud are endless!
Joke of the Day
Okay. But it won't do you any good.
A little later, he asks, May I buy you another drink?
Okay. But it won't do you any good.
He invites her up to his apartment and
she replies, Okay. But it won't do you any good.
They get to his apartment and he says, You are the most
beautiful thing I have ever seen. I want you for my wife.
She says, Oh, that's different. Send her in.
Word of the Day
Faustian
Faust in His Studio, c. 1840Art: Ary Scheffer (1795-1858)MEANING:adjective: Surrendering one’s integrity for something, such as power, money, fame, etc.
ETYMOLOGY:After the legend of Faust who sold his soul to the devil. Earliest documented use: 1876.
NOTES:The legend of Faust is based upon a real person, Johann Georg Faust (c. 1480-1540), a magician, astrologer, and alchemist. The story has been tackled countless times, from Christopher Marlow in his play Doctor Faustus and Goethe in his play Faust to The Simpsons episode “Bart Sells His Soul”.
For a detailed treatment of Faust, check out this BBC article. As the author summarizes, “Our challenge today is that, to some extent, we are all in a Faustian bind. We are plagued by politicians offering easy answers to complex problems -- especially when those easy answers are empty promises. The legend warns us to be wary of the cult of the ego, the seductions of fame, and the celebration of power. These are hollow triumphs, and short-lived.”
USAGE:“It was a Republican president, Ronald Reagan, who issued the ringing challenge to the Soviet Union ‘Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.’ That party has now been transformed into Russian apologists, more concerned with defending Donald Trump than defending the country. ... They all will have their own justifications that amount to a personal Faustian bargain predicated on the self-delusion that some particular issue or cause is more important than their oath of office.”
Stuart Stevens; It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump; Knopf; 2020.
“‘It’s always been this Faustian bargain with Trump,’ Dan Eberhart admitted this week. The chief executive of Canary, a Denver-based drilling services company, had put up with ‘the ridiculousness’ associated with Donald Trump because he also delivered pro-growth policies and low taxes.
“Mr Eberhart gave $100,000 to Trump-supporting political committees and helped raise another $600,000 from other donors despite experiencing recriminations ‘all the time’ for supporting a historically divisive president, he said.
“But having watched Wednesday’s deadly violence at the Capitol building after the president egged on a mob of supporters, he told the Financial Times: ‘I’m done. I don’t want my mom to think I’m involved with this.’”
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson; US Business Leaders Rue Their ‘Faustian Bargain’ with Trump; Financial Times (London, UK); Jan 8, 2021.
For a detailed treatment of Faust, check out this BBC article. As the author summarizes, “Our challenge today is that, to some extent, we are all in a Faustian bind. We are plagued by politicians offering easy answers to complex problems -- especially when those easy answers are empty promises. The legend warns us to be wary of the cult of the ego, the seductions of fame, and the celebration of power. These are hollow triumphs, and short-lived.”
Stuart Stevens; It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump; Knopf; 2020.
“‘It’s always been this Faustian bargain with Trump,’ Dan Eberhart admitted this week. The chief executive of Canary, a Denver-based drilling services company, had put up with ‘the ridiculousness’ associated with Donald Trump because he also delivered pro-growth policies and low taxes.
“Mr Eberhart gave $100,000 to Trump-supporting political committees and helped raise another $600,000 from other donors despite experiencing recriminations ‘all the time’ for supporting a historically divisive president, he said.
“But having watched Wednesday’s deadly violence at the Capitol building after the president egged on a mob of supporters, he told the Financial Times: ‘I’m done. I don’t want my mom to think I’m involved with this.’”
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson; US Business Leaders Rue Their ‘Faustian Bargain’ with Trump; Financial Times (London, UK); Jan 8, 2021.
Idiom of the Day
What does 'As cold as ice' mean?
This idiom can be used to describe a person who does not show any emotion.
This Day in History
1884 - The first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was published.
1898 - The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, CT, issued the first automobile insurance policy. Dr. Truman Martin of Buffalo, NY, paid $11.25 for the policy, which gave him $5,000 in liability coverage.
1913 - Grand Central Terminal (also known as Grand Central Station) opened in New York City, NY. It was the largest train station in the world.
1957 - P.H. Young became the first black pilot on a scheduled passenger airline.
1964 - The governor of Indiana declared that the song "Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen was pornographic. He requested that the state's radio stations not play the song.
1998 - Stuart Whitman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2010 - More than 80 artists gathered to record the remake of "We Are The World". The next day Janet Jackson laid down her version of Michael Jackson's part. The song was premiered at the opening of the Winter Olympics on February 12.
thanks, Hazel
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, February 1
You are strong-minded and often quite stubborn when it comes to sticking to your point of view. You are a highly original person who can be impulsive and self-willed. You are also very magnetic and easy to look up to. You love to start new things, but don't always have the follow through to complete them! However, you are very strong at coming up with new ideas and having the courage to act upon them. You are artistic and creative, and you remain youthful throughout life. Famous people born today:
READERS INFO
3.Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO CorrespondentGolden Broth
This is a wonderful substitute from chicken broth, and in a soup, you would not really know the difference. I didn’t find this easy to believe, but it is true! It is perfect for many dietary concerns, from vegan to gluten-free. It is very simple to make, and ready in 40 minutes, it’s quick. This recipe comes from Sweet Mary of Mary’s Nest, who teaches the making of traditional foods from scratch on YouTube.
2 T. olive oil, ghee or butter
1 yellow onion
1 garlic clove
¼ t. turmeric (I use a ½” nub of the root)
½ c. yellow split peas or red lentils
8 c. water (I use 4-6 c. water)
Salt is optional
Don’t peel the onion or garlic, but chop them up and sauté them over low to medium heat in the butter for about 10 minutes, just until they turn transparent. They add vitamins, minerals, and a little color. Add the lentils and water, and bring to a boil. Then cover and turn it down to simmer for 30 minutes. Then either strain the broth and save the solids to add in soups or other dishes, or puree the solids and add back to the broth. I pull the brown skins out as they are like bits of paper that are less likely to be pureed, especially if using a stick blender.
That’s it. Put it in a clean jar, keep in the fridge, and use it as needed in place of chicken broth or vegetable stock within the next five days – yum!
I will now add how I, personally, tweak this delicious broth.
First, because I simmer chopped onion and garlic covered in olive oil and make a comfit, I always add a teaspoon of this to my savories, omelets, stews, savory pancakes, and sauces. So in goes a teaspoon of comfit.
First off, I dehydrate mushrooms in my oven, overnight at the lowest heat, then grind them to powder. This gives me natural glutamates for umami when sprinkled into savour foods. You can’t taste the mushroom, but it does enhance the flavors. In goes a few shakes.
But I also dehydrate unused bits of bell pepper and the green parts of leeks, and put them in a spice grinder. Though people don’t usually cook with the leek greens, when dried and sprinkled into savory dishes, they impart a small but pungent kick, something like shallots and white truffle oil. A few good grinds of that with some black pepper.
2 T. olive oil, ghee or butter
1 yellow onion
1 garlic clove
¼ t. turmeric (I use a ½” nub of the root)
½ c. yellow split peas or red lentils
8 c. water (I use 4-6 c. water)
Salt is optional
Don’t peel the onion or garlic, but chop them up and sauté them over low to medium heat in the butter for about 10 minutes, just until they turn transparent. They add vitamins, minerals, and a little color. Add the lentils and water, and bring to a boil. Then cover and turn it down to simmer for 30 minutes. Then either strain the broth and save the solids to add in soups or other dishes, or puree the solids and add back to the broth. I pull the brown skins out as they are like bits of paper that are less likely to be pureed, especially if using a stick blender.
That’s it. Put it in a clean jar, keep in the fridge, and use it as needed in place of chicken broth or vegetable stock within the next five days – yum!
I will now add how I, personally, tweak this delicious broth.
First, because I simmer chopped onion and garlic covered in olive oil and make a comfit, I always add a teaspoon of this to my savories, omelets, stews, savory pancakes, and sauces. So in goes a teaspoon of comfit.
First off, I dehydrate mushrooms in my oven, overnight at the lowest heat, then grind them to powder. This gives me natural glutamates for umami when sprinkled into savour foods. You can’t taste the mushroom, but it does enhance the flavors. In goes a few shakes.
But I also dehydrate unused bits of bell pepper and the green parts of leeks, and put them in a spice grinder. Though people don’t usually cook with the leek greens, when dried and sprinkled into savory dishes, they impart a small but pungent kick, something like shallots and white truffle oil. A few good grinds of that with some black pepper.
Pictures of the Day
Massachusetts
knit .. Valentine's Day
thanks, Emily
knit
thanks, Marcy
knit
crochet
thanks, Bertha
crochet
crochet
Quarantine Cooking Recipes
CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
Maybe oxygen is slowly killing you and it just takes 75-100 years to fully work.
The word "swims" upside-down is still "swims".
100 years ago, everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today everyone has cars and only the rich own horses.
If you replace "W" with "T" in "What, Where and When", you get the answer to each of them.
CRAFTS .. Valentine's Day
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| adder ambassador arrangement belay bins botch brand busy butler | cancel confine delay dice display drawl emote emperor exasperated | fear flirt focus fumble gable garden harem hurry | kettle manage postage prison reed release | score seer style teen there tribe want yesterday |
SUDOKU .. easy
Would You Rather Have X-Ray Vision Or Magnified Hearing?
QUOTE
CLEVER
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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