DIANE'S CORNER ..
Celebrate Button Day
The appeal of buttons is clear. They come in every shape, colour and style, from pearly white shirt buttons, to ornate Victorian affairs, to cute fastenings shaped like insects and animals. Any outfit can be updated by adding the right buttons, and sewing them on is one of the easiest types of needlework to learn. And they don’t just belong near buttonholes, either. Clusters of buttons can be used to decorate almost everything, and even on their own in jars they are delightful to handle, play with and admire. Some collect them, but most just lose them. Regardless, nearly everyone seems to love them, or at least regard them with fascination.
In case you may be thinking that buttons do not deserve their own holiday, try to imagine what life would be like without them. Sure, we have zippers and velcro, but could you imagine velcro down the front of your elegant blouse? Of course not!
History of National Button Day
The National Button Society, founded in 1938, established National Button Day as a celebration for all who enjoyed collecting and crafting with buttons. Ever since then, National Button Day has been celebrated every year on November 16th.
My husband died and afterwards, I couldn’t even look at another man for almost 20 years.
But now that I’m out of prison, I can honestly say it was worth it.
WORD OF THE DAY
thaumaturge
MEANING:noun:
1. A miracle worker.
2. A magician.
ETYMOLOGY:From Greek thaumat- (wonder, miracle) + -urgy (work). Earliest documented use: 1715.
USAGE:“Gottlieb brought me health like a thaumaturge. He came a first time to examine the situation, then several more times, equipped with vials and syringes, and a last time, when he said, ‘Rise and walk.’ The pain had disappeared.”
Primo Levi; The Complete Works of Primo Levi; Liveright; 2015.
1. A miracle worker.
2. A magician.
Primo Levi; The Complete Works of Primo Levi; Liveright; 2015.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'bold as brass ' mean?
Meaning: Someone who is as bold as brass is very confident and not worried about how other people will respond or about being caught.
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
The word “subcontinental” contains all 5 vowels in reverse order.
The most common street name in America is Second Street. This is because Main Street is often used instead of First Street.
300 hours of video footage are uploaded to YouTube every minute of every day.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO CorrespondentCheesy Cauliflower SoupThis can be vegan or not, as you prefer on a cold winter's day!
2 T. olive oil/butter
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 head cauliflower, chopped fine
¼ t. salt
2 c. stock
½ c. coconut milk/cream
½ t. apple cider/wine vinegar
½ t. Dijon mustard
¼ t. ground nutmeg
¼ t. cayenne pepper
1/2 t. black pepper
1-1/2 c. sharp cheddar, shredded
In a soup pot, lightly saute the vegetables in the oil.
When lightly browned, add the liquids and seasonings and heat through.
If you want a smooth soup, use a stick blender and pulse until creamy.
Correct seasoning before swirling in the cheese and serving.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
2 T. olive oil/butter
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 head cauliflower, chopped fine
¼ t. salt
2 c. stock
½ c. coconut milk/cream
½ t. apple cider/wine vinegar
½ t. Dijon mustard
¼ t. ground nutmeg
¼ t. cayenne pepper
1/2 t. black pepper
1-1/2 c. sharp cheddar, shredded
In a soup pot, lightly saute the vegetables in the oil.
When lightly browned, add the liquids and seasonings and heat through.
If you want a smooth soup, use a stick blender and pulse until creamy.
Correct seasoning before swirling in the cheese and serving.
COFFEEthanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Wilhering Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in Wilhering in Upper Austria, about 8 km (5 mi) from the city of Linz. The buildings, re- constructed in the 18th century, are known for their spectacular Rococo decoration. According to the German art historian Cornelius Gurlitt, "the abbey church of Wilhering is the most brilliant achievement of the Rococo style in the German-speaking world". This photograph depicts the interior of the church, looking towards the high altar, featuring |
knit
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knit
thanks, Adele
knit
kids just want to rely on their GPS!!! We still use maps.....
crochet
crochet
crochet
PANTRY RECIPE
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 RECIPE .. video
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sitting pretty while staying warm
If You Could Do So, How Would You Change The World?
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Common Misconceptions
- Legal tender laws in the United States do not state that a private business, a person, or an organization must accept cash for payment, though it must be regarded as valid payment for debts when tendered to a creditor.
- Adidas is not an acronym for either "All day I dream about sports", "All day I dream about soccer", or "All day I dream about sex". The company was named after its founder Adolf "Adi" Dassler in 1949. The backronyms were jokes published in 1978 and 1981.
- The common image of Santa Claus (Father Christmas) as a jolly old man in red robes was not created by The Coca-Cola Company as an advertising gimmick. Santa Claus had already taken this form in American popular culture and advertising by the late 19th century, long before Coca-Cola used his image in the 1930s.
- The Chevrolet Nova sold very well in Latin American markets; General Motors did not need to rename the car. While no va does mean "it doesn't go" in Spanish, nova was easily understood to mean "new".
- Netflix was not founded after its co-founder Reed Hastings was charged a $40 late fee by Blockbuster. Hastings made the story up to summarize Netflix's value proposition, and Netflix's founders were actually inspired by Amazon.At no point in time did PepsiCo own the "6th most powerful navy" (or military) in the world after a deal with the Soviet Union. The deal proposed in 1990, in which US$3 billion worth of Pepsi would be traded for 20 decommissioned Soviet warships to be sold for scrap, ultimately did not take place due to the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and would have only granted PepsiCo "small, old, obsolete, unseaworthy vessels
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