Global Belly Laugh Day - January 24, 2022

DIANE'S CORNER .. 

SHOUT OUT TO DR. SACKS AND HER CARING STAFF

Celebrate Global Belly Laugh Day

Global Belly Laugh Day is a day for having a good, deep chuckle at anything at all! Whether it’s reading from a joke of the day calendar or seeing something funny on the internet, getting in a good laugh each day is an excellent practice. But there is one day out of the year that it’s extra important to practice that type of laughing that comes from deep down. It’s Global Belly Laugh Day!

History of Global Belly Laugh Day

The discipline of science that studies laughter is called gelotology. While scientists can’t be exactly sure about the history of laughter, laughter has presumably been around since the very first human beings were on the earth!

Laughter can be a response to either external or internal stimuli, whether a child is being tickled by a parent or a person simply thinks of something inside their head that is really funny. More than simply a response to something funny, however, scientists have also found that laughter is an important part of human communication and relationships.

A belly laugh is something beyond a mere giggle or chuckle as it is considered to be a loud, hearty laugh that is sometimes uncontrollable. And the best way to celebrate Global Belly Laugh Day is to get out there and experience one!

JOKE OF THE DAY

thanks, Mollie

WORD OF THE DAY

wrongous

MEANING:

adjective: Unfair, lacking propriety, illegal, etc.

ETYMOLOGY:

From wrong, from Old English wrang + wise (manner). Earliest documented use: 1200.

USAGE:

“Partner Gerald Cunningham issued the following statement to The Times: ‘... medical evidence of physical and or psychological and or mental injury as a result of substantiated wrongous actions on the part of Nuns of the Order and staff ...’”
Anna Blundy; Holy Terrors; The Times (London, UK); Jan 24, 1998.

“As such, to reject or deny her right would be wrongous, it was decided.”
Nigel Tranter; Marchman; Hodder & Stoughton; 2012.

TODAY'S ARTIST 

thanks, Natalie

Kurt Hermann Eduard Karl Julius Schwitters (20 June 1887 – 8 January 1948) 

was a German artist who was born in Hanover, Germany.

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does 'Belly up' mean?

Meaning: If things go belly up, they go badly wrong.

thanks, Patsy

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

The expression "Penny for Your Thoughts" was first used in 1522. If adjusted to inflation, each thought would be worth about $2.50 now.

People with a stutter can sing without stuttering because the brain functions differently when processing words in melody.

The phrase 'Knock on Wood' derives from the pagan belief that malevolent spirits inhabited wood, and that if you expressed a hope for the future you should touch, or knock on, wood to prevent the spirits from hearing and presumably preventing
your hopes from coming true.

READERS INFO

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Knit Medallion Mittens

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

PICTURES OF THE DAY

The plough is a development of the pick, and was initially pulled by oxen or humans, and later horses. Modern ploughs are, in industrialized countries, powered by tractors. Ploughing has several beneficial effects. The major reason for ploughing is to incorporate the residue from the previous crop into the soil. Ploughing also reduces the prevalence of weeds in the fields, and makes the soil more porous, easing later planting.

Raving rodent

 The South African springhare (Pedetes capensis) fluoresces hot pink under ultraviolet light. The function of the striking patterns and intense color — which are unique among known biofluorescent mammals — is a mystery.

knit
thanks, Patty

Simple Arrow Slippers

knit
thanks, Amber

Celtic Cable Dishcloth

knit

Drizzle Sweater

knit

Caroline socks

knit

Sunrise Blanket

KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Perry

Fancy Mug Cozy

crochet .. Valentine's Day
thanks, Gabby

Crochet Heart

crochet
thanks, Doris

One Skein Indigo Crochet Scarf

crochet

Crochet - Crosia

crochet

Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern

crochet

Millions of Spiderwebs Scrap Afghan

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Cumin-Roasted Salmon With Cilantro Sauce Recipe

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

A Vegan Scramble That Subs Eggs for a Pantry Staple You Likely Already Have

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Marge

Slow Cooker Brisket with Brown Gravy

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.

thanks, Alice

Creamy (vegan!) Butternut Squash Linguine with Fried Sage

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

Empress Lilly Au Gratin Potatoes

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Chocolate Prune Cake

SWEETS RECIPE .. Valentine's Day

thanks, Julie

Heart Rice Krispie Pops

ADULT COLORING

FUN

Answer: flower

CRAFTS .. Valentine's Day

thanks, Miriam

Heart Blanket DIY

CHILDREN'S CORNER .. Valentine's Day

thanks, Renee

Graham Cracker Cookie Sticks

PUZZLE

Fantasy Toadstools Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

affection alien amuse around arrange awesome belong blend boat

close contrition crazy create defense demand effort escape evenings

feet figure finish focus giving guilt

juice marble mercy rant roil rout

shame stake thrill ticket trust world

SUDOKU .. very hard

solution:

ICE BREAKER

thanks, Kris

You can use 'ice breaker questions' to build a rapport, enabling strangers to engage in back and forth conversion. With a little practice and possibly a beer or two, you’ll be breaking more ice than the Titanic. 

Do You Have A Special Place You Like To Visit Regularly?

QUOTE

thanks, Helen

CLEVER 

Send an email to your future self

Future Me

EYE OPENER .. Valentine's Day

thanks, Mia

How to Make a Valentine's Day Card

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

As the pain that can be told is but half a pain, so the pity that questions has little healing in its touch. -Edith Wharton, novelist (24 Jan 1862-1937)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

Three deer heads seemingly sprout from one body as they peer at you from the snowy surroundings. This isn't the work of Photoshop; however, it’s all an optical illusion. 

The three-headed deer doesn’t exist, but it’s moments like this in photography that capture the imagination.

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