DIANE'S CORNER ..
The month of January can be dark and cold in many places throughout the world. And after the time and energy spent on celebrating winter holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day, the first couple of months of the new year can often be difficult and tiring. That makes this a great time to escape from the humdrum of normal life, get out of that routine, and get ready to enjoy something new and exciting!
History of National Escape Day
The idea of taking a vacation has been around for a long time, although it’s hard to trace it back exactly. In the past, the ability to take time to rest and escape from normal life would have typically been an option only for those who were particularly wealthy or powerful because average workers simply couldn’t afford to take the time off.
As the world has been industrialized and modern workers have gained rights for themselves related to safety and working conditions, the practice of taking paid vacations or paid time off has evolved. Today, at least in most developed countries, it is now commonplace to allow regular, full-time workers some sort of time off for rest and vacation.
In Europe, the standard is four weeks each year. In the United States there are no legal requirements for paid leave, but many companies offer from two weeks to four weeks or more (including sick days), based on seniority and other factors.
For many people, whether it’s taking a vacation or just taking a day off from the normal grind, the end of January is a perfect time for some “me time”. And that’s why National Escape Day was established as a reminder to get away for a day (or more if possible), gather yourself and come back refreshed and ready for the next thing!
JOKE OF THE DAY
Who's up for breaking some records? First, we have the honor of introducing Spike, who was recently deemed the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records. The 23-year-old chihuahua mix lives in Ohio and, judging by his expression, has already seen worlds far beyond the veil. According to his owners, Spike was found abandoned and bloody in the parking lot of a grocery store. Since then, he's survived several attacks from wild animals and spends his time raging full force against the dying of the light.
WORD OF THE DAY
churl
MEANING:noun:
1. A rude person.
2. A miserly person.
3. A peasant.
ETYMOLOGY:From Old English ceorl (peasant). Earliest documented use: 800.
USAGE:“Either way, the thing is a gift horse, and, churl that I am, I mean to study its teeth.”
Joe Bennett; Start of My Golden Years; Dominion Post (Wellington, New Zealand) Mar 30, 2022.
“The churls still have their money in their pouches, or hidden in the ground.”
Harry Harrison; The Hammer & The Cross; Tor; 1993.
“A churl’s farm on the London Road is falling into my hands because there are no heirs.”
Nerys Jones; Godiva; Pan Macmillan; 2008.
just playing in the snow....
1. A rude person.
2. A miserly person.
3. A peasant.
Joe Bennett; Start of My Golden Years; Dominion Post (Wellington, New Zealand) Mar 30, 2022.
“The churls still have their money in their pouches, or hidden in the ground.”
Harry Harrison; The Hammer & The Cross; Tor; 1993.
“A churl’s farm on the London Road is falling into my hands because there are no heirs.”
Nerys Jones; Godiva; Pan Macmillan; 2008.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
It's true! Check any map!
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'breakneck speed' mean?
Meaning:
If something happens at breakneck speed, it happens very quickly, often at dangerous speed.
darning socks - a lost art
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Little Caesars, Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Papa John's get their mozzarella cheese from the same company (Leprino).
Roughly 85% of people breathe through one nostril at a time, switching them approximately every four hours.
Flamingos can sleep in ponds that freeze around their legs at night, drink water at boiling temperatures, and survive in conditions that expose them to arsenic and poisonous gases.
so this is singing???
Fresh Guyanese Pepper Sauce
4 c. Habanero peppers*
2 lemons, cut up
1/4 c. pink salt
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
1 head garlic, peeled no
Leave the seeds in for medical assistance in dying, or core the peppers for more reasonable tastes.
Blenderize until salt is dissolved.
Store in glass jars on counter or in fridge for up to three months.
Serve with salads as a fresh sauce, or add a little to hot dishes.
COFFEE thanks, Ella
babies DO grow up
PICTURES OF THE DAY
knit
thanks, Charlotte
knit
thanks, Nancy
knit
Astrakan gilet Léonie
crochet
crochet
crochet
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Amy
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 thanks, Stacy
when you get up and fly with the stars
where is the lone ghost in this image?
solution:
CRAFTS thanks, Jeri
DIY Valentine's XO No Sew Pillow
CHILDREN'S CORNER thanks, Kate
PUZZLE
Popcorn Line Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
| above accent armor attentively beer below black bread brown | calmly drain enjoy entertainer faith fever | gander globe grown hammer handbook healthy invent | label leek lodge merely outside overlooking | packet pour soar store tale treat yesterday |
SUDOKU .. very hard
solution:
If You Could Only Choose One Thing, Would You Rather Read Your Favorite Book Or Snack All Day?
QUOTE thanks, Michele
CLEVER thanks, Lily
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
OPTICAL ILLUSION
