Teachers' Day - October 5, 2022

DIANE'S CORNER .. 

Celebrate Teachers' Day

Teachers’ Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role played by teachers all over the world. They dedicate their lives, often for a very low salary, to making an impact on the way children learn and grow and turn into adults.

]The responsibility for educating future generations is not a light one by any means, so show some for these dedicated and important people not just on Teachers’ Day, but throughout the whole year!

History of World Teacher’s Day

Different types of days have been created in honor of teachers all over the world. The idea became popular back in the 19th century when various local educators were honored. They may have happened on various dates but they have one thing in common: the celebration and appreciation of teachers.

Putting all of this together, UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) proclaimed that the first World Teachers’ Day would be celebrated on October 5, 1994. Various ceremonies and honors are given for teachers of the world who have surpassed expectations for the profession. Many countries hold competitions where special educators can be nominated to win the important title of teacher of the year.

World Teachers’ Day is now celebrated in more than 100 countries.

thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator

sunrise, my favourite time of the day

JOKE OF THE DAY

thanks, Carol

why do we not have such rooms?

WORD OF THE DAY

hipster

How to Spot a Hipster - by Jeremy Cassar & Carla McRae (book cover detail)

MEANING:

noun: One whose interests in clothing, music, etc., tend to be outside the mainstream, especially in a self-conscious way.

ETYMOLOGY:

Of uncertain origin, perhaps from hep (up-to-date). Earliest documented use: 1920.

NOTES:

Formerly the word meant a person who carries a hip flask. Also, the word has been used as a synonym for hiphugger, an article of clothing that sits on the hips instead of the waist. The body part is clearly visible in all those senses, but the current sense of the word is apparently from the slang hep (aware or up-to-date).

USAGE:

“A jaunty guest, some type of hipster, saunters up and speaks.”
Ben Will; Smacking Lips; Booktango; 2013.

a busy time for food gathering

TODAY'S ARTIST 

thanks, Natalie

Thomas Doughty (July 19, 1793 – July 22, 1856) 

was an American artist associated with the Hudson River School.

now up & at it

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does 'blow out of proportion' mean?

Meaning:

If something is blown out of proportion, it is exaggerated and people see it as more serious, worse, etc, than it really is.

cool enough that she can now wear her new sweater

thanks, Patsy

Why do I hafta 'come in' ? It's just a little bit of rain!!!

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

• The turkey was wrongly named after what was thought to be it's country of origin.

More money is printed daily for the Monopoly game than by the U.S. Treasury.

There is a city called Rome on every continent.

This was the Scissors Creek trestle bridge. It was built in 1904 and filled in in 1924.

YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

"With food prices soaring, this may be a handy recipe to have on hand!"

Vegan Butter

Ingredients:

1 c. coconut oil, melted
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
(1/3 c. cashew cream, optional)
1 t. apple cider vinegar
1 t. nutritional yeast
1/2 t. pink salt
1/8 t. turmeric

Directions:

Place all in a blender and process
Pour into an appropriate container, and chill until set.
Use as you would any butter or margarine.

still rock hard but the deer like them.... (of course they do)

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

what mischief are they into now???

PICTURES OF THE DAY

A male dance fly (Empis livida), of the family Empididae, a family of flies with over 3,000 described species. Empidids are mainly predatory flies and exhibit a wide range of forms but are generally small to medium sized, non-metallic and rather bristly. Distribution is worldwide but the majority are found in northern temperate areas.

Northern France

Red maple leaves color the autumn countryside in Cantin village

napping on a lazy day

knit
thanks, Helen

Lacy Mitts

knit
thanks, Marilyn

Popham Neckwarmer pattern by Pat Higgins

knit

Striped Footies

knit

Chevron Wrap

knit

Twisted Taffy Throw & Pillow

would you want a checkerboard kitten???

CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

 Autumn Chill Slouchy Hat

Texting Mittens

Mary Margaret is pouting because it's not yet time for treats
 

crochet
thanks, Lois

Venti Hood

crochet
thanks, Ida

Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl

crochet

Yoga Socks

crochet

Basic Bunholder

crochet

Scandi stashbusting beanie

those sillies will leave eggs just 'anywhere'....

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Vanilla Creme Brulee

no tourist can resist...

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Piano on Wheels - now THAT'S entertainment!!!

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Amy

Chicken Burritos

many are still out on the waters while the golds surround us...

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

Lentil Bolognese

it's a time for hikes and explorations

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

Copycat Cracker Barrel™ Fried Apples

a great day for relaxing for some

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

these two BFFs enjoyed the boat ride

SWEETS RECIPE

thanks, Anita

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

pretty much like this

ADULT COLORING

some 'beautiful things' NEED to be avoided....

FUN

In the photo below there is an animal hiding very elusively. Can you find it?

answer:

I sure miss that humour...

CRAFTS

thanks, Agnes

Tassel Basket

but would this matter nowadays??? Used to use pierced ears....

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Iris

Star weaving

still learning to share human???

PUZZLE

Heart Design Porch Jigsaw Puzzle

They may be double trouble, but they'll always be BFFs ?

WORD SEARCH

alien astronaut begin better briefly decade details distraught

elder explain family field flown gave glare

imagine loser matter meeting memory midday mostly naive

pled quick request river similar sire sorry

stand strain survey ties voice welt wrong

I DO agree - food banks, soup kitchens....

SUDOKU .. hard

solution:

can you guess who is ready to go play in the garden with her grandpa....

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 Event In Your Life Would Make A Good Movie?

Cookie is waiting to be adopted! Just Paws Animal Rescue.....

QUOTE

thanks, Connie

thanks for the pics, Renee

CLEVER 

A Guide to Winter Squash

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Nina

The Lost Art of the Miniature Gold Course

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There are times when we must sink to the bottom of our misery to understand truth, just as we must descend to the bottom of a well to see the stars in broad daylight. -Vaclav Havel, writer, Czech Republic president (5 Oct 1936-2011)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

These old friends greeting each other in front of a plane.

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