World Wetlands Day .. February 2, 2022

 DIANE'S CORNER .. 

Celebrate World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day is a great excuse to go tromp around in your nearest wetland, but it’s also a great chance to take a moment to think about the environment. Have a seat and let’s take a look at the wetlands and why it is important to have a day in their honor. Do you know what exactly a wetland is? A wetland can be defined as land that contains marshes or swamps.

History of World Wetlands Day

The first time this holiday was celebrated was in 1997. Each year a new theme is selected and that is the focus of all the celebrations for that year. Some of the past themes have been “No wetlands, no water”, “Fish for tomorrow?” and “Healthy wetlands, healthy people”. World Wetlands Day brings awareness and remembrance of the Convention on Wetlands of 1971. The convention and the world wetlands day were established to educate on the importance of wetlands and what they mean to humanity and the planet.

Be honest, do you really know about the importance of wetlands? I didn’t think so because neither did I! There is data that proves the link between healthy wetlands and the decrease of violent weather. Also, when there are healthy wetlands, the people nearby tend to be healthier. UN Water estimates that 90% of natural hazards are water based. This makes the wetlands so important. When violent weather comes in, the wetlands act as a buffer. This gives time for the bad weather to slow a little and give time for the people nearby to get to safety. If the wetlands can stall the weather slightly there can be less damage to property and loss of life. Beginning to see why we should take care of the wetlands? I know I am!

thanks for the pics, Bev

as we all give a sigh of relief

JOKE OF THE DAY

thanks, Carol

The blue whale compared to a 75 foot boat.... they ARE big & mighty

WORD OF THE DAY

chum

MEANING: noun: 1. A close friend.   2. A roommate. verb intr.: 1. To be a close friend or to be friendly.   2. To share a room together, especially in a school or college. ETYMOLOGY: Originally university slang, probably from chamber fellow or chamber mate. Earliest documented use: 1684. MEANING: noun: Chum salmon, a fish of the northern Pacific Ocean. ETYMOLOGY: Probably from Chinook Jargon tzum (spotted, striped). Earliest documented use: 1908.

USAGE:

“And once you’ve chummed up with your God, you’ll never be alone again, poor you. For that’s the end of you. You and your God chumming it through time and eternity.”
D.H. Lawrence; Kangaroo; Martin Secker; 1923.

“If he could be manipulated into doing something useful, then so be it. With the water sufficiently chummed, she then sat back, kept her mouth shut, and watched to see if he’d bite.”
Brad Thor; The Athena Project; Atria Books; 2010.

in Saskatchewan, you just keep driving on & on & on & on & on

TODAY'S ARTIST 

thanks, Natalie

Nicomachus of Thebes (Greek: Νικόμαχος; fl. 4th century BC) 

was an ancient Greek painter, a native of Thebes, and a contemporary of the great painters of the Classical period. He trained under his father Aristides, also a painter.

Polar vortex anyone????

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does the saying 'Bend someone's ear' mean?

Meaning: To bend someone's ear is to talk to someone about something for a long-enough period that it becomes tiresome for the listener.

and when workers go back.....

thanks, Patsy

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

Male ladybugs can spend up to four hours mating with a dead female before they realize something's off.

When you recall a past event, you’re actually remembering the last time you remembered it. Every time you remember something, your brain networks change in ways that can alter the memory.

Nervous laughter, tears of joy, and wanting to squeeze something because it's too cute are examples of "dimorphous expressions". Our brain's attempt at trying to regulate an intense emotion.

with winter also comes with beauty

READERS INFO

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

this is how a fiscus tree grows in Fethiye, Turkey

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

science takes time....

PICTURES OF THE DAY

The flower-flies or hover-flies are a family of flies (Diptera), scientifically termed the Syrphidae. As their name suggests, they are most often seen around flowers; the adults feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. Some flower-flies, such as Volucella pellucens, mimic bees or wasps in appearance, both in shape and coloration. It is thought that this mimicry protects hover-flies from falling prey to birds and other insectivores which avoid eating true wasps because of their sting.

Winter pause (Sweden)

On a cold February morning, the red squirrel encapsulates the spirit of winter as it closes its eyes for a moment, paws together, fur fluffed, then resumes its search for food.

guess they should have done this in the warmer months....

knit .. Valentine's Day
thanks, Dawn

Ruffled Heart Socks

knit
thanks, Emma

Mosaic Cowl pattern by Maggie Murphy

knit

Pullover

knit

Dolphin Dishcloth

knit

Antifreeze

keep math in schools....

KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY .. 

Valentine's Day

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Felted Posy Bag - Flowers and Leaves

Floral Felted Scarf

so, what's next for us?

crochet .. Valentine's Day
thanks, Rose

Crochet Heart

crochet
thanks, Laura

Crocheted Hemp Scrubbies

crochet

Slipper Boots

crochet

Roses and Lace Scarf

crochet

Soccer Ball Plushie

waving hello in another language???

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

The Best Classic Strawberry Shortcake

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Sally

Vegan Curry Lentil Soup

someone was creative with snow

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Beth

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

look close - that orange spot is a cat!

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

Vegan Lasagna

is this it now for winter?

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

Copycat Trader Joes 3 Ingredient Energy Bites

I'll stay here thanks

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

it is how cold outside???

SWEETS RECIPE

thanks, Vicky

Crescent Cheesecake Roll-Ups

are you ready for cold and stormy weather? He is!

ADULT COLORING .. Valentine's Day

moon shadows highlight the beauty of winter

FUN

 Answer to this Riddle

"I am Time"

1939 photo of a young lad at Freshwater Lake Ingonish collecting water in the barrel that's in the cart.

CRAFTS .. Valentine's Day

Custom Couple Silhouettes

keep the faith - we WILL get through this

CHILDREN'S CORNER .. Valentine's Day

thanks, Cindy

Secret Message Valentine

playing in the snow can be so uplifting!

PUZZLE

Mockingbird Jigsaw Puzzle

do we hafta do morning???

WORD SEARCH

accepts bought combination completely dance deco

earl emotional focus gimmick given harem heresy

improve little living local major mercy mist moose movie

nomad oasis obvious paint prance race

sauce short single sole spook study thumb voice worse

her constant companion

SUDOKU .. medium

solution:

and he remembers when she used to just fill the ring....

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. 

What Life Lessons Would You Pass On To Your grandchildren?

how did they survive the storm????

QUOTE

thanks, Stacy

You KNOW the snow is now too high for me.....

but I also wuv your food human...

CLEVER 

The Parliament of Birds an 18th century oil painting by Carl Wilhelm de Hamilton

Jack B. Oruch writes that the first recorded association of Valentine's Day with romantic love is in Parlement of Foules (1382) by Geoffrey Chaucer. Chaucer wrote:

For this was on seynt Volantynys day
Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.

["For this was on St. Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate."]

New currency

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Heide

A Holocaust survivor spends her 110th birthday knitting

we welcome a new month

she said kittens are angels with whiskers....

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Jobs are like going to church: it's nice once or twice a year to sing along and eat something and all that, but unless you really believe there's something holy going on, it gets to be a drag going in every single week. -Thomas Michael Disch, science fiction author and poet (2 Feb 1940-2008)

Grand Narrows, Cape Breton, NS

OPTICAL ILLUSION

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