DIANE'S CORNER .. Celebrate Int'l Cat Day
International Cat Day is a full 24 hours of recognition and veneration for one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved pets–the cat! If they would lower themselves to have a conversation with a mere human, any cat would probably say that every day should be a day for celebrating cats all over the world. But this is one particular day that the humans have set aside each year for that purpose.
It’s time for International Cat Day!
History of International Cat Day
The original festivities for International Cat Day were put together for the first time in 2002 by IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Along with other animal rights groups who joined in to celebrate, this was declared to be the day to appreciate and honor one of the most popular pets on the planet.
An estimated 500 million cats are thought to be frolicking in neighbors’ gardens across the world, which means that most every extended family is bound to have an aunt with more kittens than former husbands, no matter the country or climate.
And that’s great, because owning a cat has been shown to improve mental health and to relieve stress, anxiety and depression. So when it’s raining cats and dogs outside and there is no one to cuddle with, any black, ginger, Persian, Siamese, Burmese, Bengal, Shorthair, Munchkin, Balinese, RagaMuffin or any old stray cat will do the trick on International Cat Day.
So roll out the red carpet and the catnip for that furry feline friend, because International Cat Day is that one day a year when black cats bring good luck and there’s no judging for spoiling that kitty-cat.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
cynical
Diogenes, Sinope, Turkey
MEANING:adjective:
1. Believing that people are motivated primarily by self-interest.
2. Behaving in a selfish manner, callously violating accepted standards.
3. Pessimistic; jaded; negative.
4. Contemptuous; mocking.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin cynicus, from Greek kynikos (like a dog), from kyon (dog). Ultimately from the Indo-European root kwon- (dog), which is also the source of canine, chenille (from French chenille: caterpillar, literally, little dog), kennel, canary, hound, dachshund, corgi, and more. Earliest documented use: 1588.
NOTES:Cynics was the name given to the ancient Greek philosophers who believed in self-control, austerity, and moral virtue. The movement was founded by Antisthenes (c. 444-365 BCE) and perfected by Diogenes (c. 412-323 BCE). It’s not clear why they were labeled cynics or dog-like, but as often happens with such epithets, they appropriated it. Some believe the name was given because Antisthenes taught in a gymnasium nicknamed White Dog, but it’s more likely that they were given the insulting moniker for their rejection of society’s conventions.
USAGE:“‘Fairy tales look great on paper. In real life, not so much.’
‘Cynical.’”
Jill Kemerer; Small-Town Bachelor; Harlequin; 2015.
1. Believing that people are motivated primarily by self-interest.
2. Behaving in a selfish manner, callously violating accepted standards.
3. Pessimistic; jaded; negative.
4. Contemptuous; mocking.
‘Cynical.’”
Jill Kemerer; Small-Town Bachelor; Harlequin; 2015.
a grey ball of fluff-love
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does ' bleeding heart' mean?
Meaning: A bleeding heart is a person who is excessively sympathetic towards other people.
her owner has shared her jewelry with her
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who proofread this one?
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.
It is illegal to be a prostitute in Siena, Italy, if your name is Mary.
Pinocchio is Italian for "pine eyes."
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Gene Hackman is now 92, living in New Mexico, rides his bike daily
PICTURES OF THE DAY
‘It’s Only Funny Until…’
knit
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Knitted Bralette Crop Top
crochet
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go out and smell the flowers
CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
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SWEETS RECIPE
ADULT COLORING
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SUDOKU .. very hard
solution:
What Guilty Pleasure Makes You Feel Alive?
See that door? It's aaaaactually not a door.
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