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Erin Go Bragh! Meaning ‘Ireland forever’, this phrase is often heard as part of the celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. This is a time to show appreciation for Irish culture, whether by those who are actually Irish or those who simply love all things Irish, as well as for a man who sacrificed much to help other people.
Now It’s time for St. Patrick’s Day!
History of St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day, colloquially St. Paddy’s Day or simply Paddy’s Day, is an annual feast day that celebrates Saint Patrick, the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland.
Many people don’t realize that Saint Patrick wasn’t actually Irish. Though his life’s work took place in Ireland, Patrick didn’t go there willingly. Instead, at the age of 16, he was kidnapped from his family’s British estate and taken to Ireland as a prisoner. He escaped after six years but eventually he showed excessive forgiveness when he went back as a missionary.
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide by those of Irish descent and increasingly by people of other ethnicities as well, notably in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and North America. The celebration takes place on this day in honor of the death of St. Patrick, which took place more than 1500 years ago on March 17 in the year 492.
Celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day are generally themed around all things Irish and, by association, the color green. Both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green, eating Irish food and/or green foods, imbibing Irish drink and attending parades, which have a particularly long history in the United States and in Canada.
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JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Michele
The face of pure beauty
WORD OF THE DAY
occiput
Saint Francis in Prayer, c. 1602-1604
MEANING:noun: The back part of the head or skull.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin occipit, from oc- (against) + caput (head). Earliest documented use: 1398. The human head has 29 bones.
USAGE:“Senator Smoot (Republican, Ut.)
Is planning a ban on smut.
Oh rooti-ti-toot for Smoot of Ut.
And his reverend occiput.
Smite, Smoot, smite for Ut.,
Grit your molars and do your dut.,
Gird up your l--ns,
Smite h-p and th-gh,
We’ll all be Kansas
By and by.
Ogden Nash; Invocation; 1931.
Is planning a ban on smut.
Oh rooti-ti-toot for Smoot of Ut.
And his reverend occiput.
Smite, Smoot, smite for Ut.,
Grit your molars and do your dut.,
Gird up your l--ns,
Smite h-p and th-gh,
We’ll all be Kansas
By and by.
Ogden Nash; Invocation; 1931.
healthy winter fun if one is a child
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'buck stops here' mean?
Meaning:
The buck stops here is used to say that this is the point where responsibility lies or the person who is responsible.
cheeky little guy
thanks, Patsy
Before Pepsi was called Pepsi, it was originally being sold as "Brad's Drink."
Cenosillicaphobia is a real thing and it affects many people. What is it exactly? It is the fear of an empty beer glass.
looks to me like Dubai is getting 'crowded'....
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
A Special Canadian Recipe: Digestive Biscuits
This cookie is very popular in the stores in Canada, and one version is spread on one side with chocolate. This recipe is for the plain, somewhat healthier version.
3/4 c. wholewheat flour1/4 c. all-purpose flour1/4 c. oats, ground1/2 t. baking powder1/4 t. salt1 T. brown sugar
2 oz. butter, soft2 T. milk or creamFlour for rolling
Mix dry ingredients well, then mix in butter and milk.
Roll out on a floured surface, cut into rounds using a glass that has been dipped into flour, and prick with a fork several times.
Bake on a sheet covered with parchment paper or a silicone sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Cool on the sheet before removing.
A Special Canadian Recipe: Digestive Biscuits
our favourite Meryl Streep....
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY 
Anny Blatt Creations Bebe Issue 3
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Agelena labyrinthica is a species of spider in the family Agelenidae. It builds a flat-plate surface web connected to a funnel-shaped retreat similar to a labyrinth, typically between low-lying grass and vegetation. These webs can be at ground level, or up to 1.5 metres (5 ft) from the ground. The species is fairly common in Europe, and is typically concentrated in areas near forests and low-lying vegetation, as well as in dry grassland. This female A. labyrinthica spider was photographed in a funnel web in Blankaart Nature Reserve near Diksmuide, Belgium. She has lost one leg, which is trapped in the web. |
Claudia Paul
knit
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knit
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knit
knit
crochet
Granny Square Tote Bag
crochet
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Stacy
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, Vicky
these wild horses don't mind getting muddy
ADULT COLORING
A PING-PONG BALL IN A HOLE
Your last good ping-pong ball fell down into a narrow metal pipe imbedded in concrete one foot deep. How can you get it out undamaged, if all the tools you have are your tennis paddle, your shoe-laces, and your plastic water bottle, which does not fit into the pipe?
ANSWER:
CRAFTS thanks, Ellie
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. medium
solution:
What Are You Most Likely To Become Famous For?
QUOTE thanks, Michele
Car Window and Lock De-Icer Homemade Solution
Things You'll Need
- Water
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Spray bottle
Step 1: Make the de-icer solution.
Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of isopropyl alcohol to a clean spray bottle. Shake before each use.
Step 2: Spray your car's icy windshield with the de-icer.
Step 3: Let the de-icer work for a couple of minutes. The ice will start to melt quickly. Once the ice starts to melt, turn on your windshield wipers to help it along.
The de-icing should only take a few minutes, depending on how thick the ice on your car's windshield is. Now, onto the locks! Just spray the de-icing solution on your car locks and watch the ice melt away in seconds!
Your car will be ready to roll!
This amazing car de-icing solution works great on windshields, windows, locks and doors too, making getting on the road in the coldest temps a little easier!
EYE OPENER thanks, Shelley
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