History of Tweed Day
In some circles, there may be some confusion as to what exactly National Tweed Day is commemorating – is it the corrupt American Democratic boss famous for running the Tammany Hall political machine, William M “Boss” Tweed, who also ran the “Tweed Ring” which stole between $30 to $200 million through political corruption in New York, or is it the unique Scottish fabric, usually fashioned into suits, jackets and trousers in patterns such as houndstooth and herringbone?
Which of these two very different options could it be?
The obvious answer would probably be the options for the Scottish material, although there is no record of April 3rd having any relevance to the origins of Tweed, the mistake that resulted in it being named Tweed, or even any founders’ birth or death dates as is often the case with days such as this.
On the other hand, April 3rd actually does have a special relevance to Boss Tweed though, since he was born April 3rd, 1823. So perhaps that’s a clue as to what the day is really all about.
In any case, it’s time to celebrate Tweed Day!
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
what a difference 103 years make
WORD OF THE DAY
nemophilist
MEANING:noun: One who loves forests.
ETYMOLOGY:From Greek nemos (grove, woods) + -philist (lover). Earliest documented use: 1860.
USAGE:“It was sad that such an ardent nemophilist should be afraid in the forest.”
Edgar Rice Burroughs; Tarzan and the Castaways; Canaveral Press; 1965.
Edgar Rice Burroughs; Tarzan and the Castaways; Canaveral Press; 1965.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
how the Netherlands looks when growing over 30 Million tulips
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'bums on seats' mean?
Meaning:
The people who have paid to watch a performance are bums on seats.
the pioneers sure had to be brave...
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Butterflies do not have taste buds. They taste with their feet. They stand on their food to get a sense of it and then decide if they want to eat it or not.
Everyone has a birthday, right? Well it appears that more people have a birthday on September 9. That is the most common birthday in the United States. Birth data also shows that September is the busiest month for babies being born.
The blue whale is the heaviest animal in the world. In addition to reaching lengths of 80 feet long, they also weigh up to 200 tons, or 400,000 lbs.
goodbye to MarchYOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
get a new cat bed they said - she'll love the cozy feeling...
feast or famine ~ is the soil still frozen?
PICTURES OF THE DAY
The palm cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) is a bird in the family Cacatuidae native to New Guinea, the Aru Islands, and Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. It has a very large black beak and prominent red cheek patches. This individual was photographed near Lockhart River in Queensland. |
UK under a red sky
knit
thanks, Helen
knit
thanks, Sheri
knit
knit
CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY
Heart Wind Spinner
crochet
crochet
thanks, Laura
crochet
crochet
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.
COPYCAT RECIPE thanks, Jenny
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Jane
SOLUTION:
CRAFTS thanks, Jeri
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. hard
solution:
If You Had Unlimited Resources, How Would You Live Your Life?
QUOTE thanks, Michele
CLEVER thanks, Dana
Florida aquarium agrees to release Lolita (Pacific) after 53 yrs in the tank
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