Wherever people are and whatever they do, everyone plays at least a small part of a greater society. And some people might consider the social security system to be a helpful indicator of togetherness. National Social Security Day is here to celebrate and raise awareness for the important help that having a social security system can be, benefiting many individuals and therefore helping the group as a whole.
History of National Social Security Day
In the United States, the Social Security system dates back to 1935 when it was signed into law by then President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This system was brought by the federal administration as a response to the financial crisis and subsequent Great Depression of the economy that took place in the US and all over the world in the 1920s.
The US Social Security Act sought to provide care for needy persons, including the elderly, those who are disabled, children who are orphaned or other types of people in need. In 1937, the system began collecting taxes and paying out benefits to those in need.
With more than 65 million people today receiving benefits from US Social Security each year, this more than 75 year old system continues to be a help for many people. Though the benefits are lower than many other developed nations, it’s helpful to have some options for those in need.
National Social Security Day is celebrated each year on the anniversary of the day the Social Security Act was signed into law.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
Golden love finally sitting down and being quiet
WORD OF THE DAY
schemozzle
MEANING:noun:
1. A state of chaos or confusion.
2. A quarrel or commotion.
ETYMOLOGY:From Yiddish schlimazel (someone consistently unlucky), from shlim (bad, wrong) + mazl (luck). Earliest documented use: 1885.
USAGE:“It was in the living room, so the fish tank starts overflowing, it was there for about 10 minutes and it’s flooded the whole dining area and kitchen area and then my spaghetti bolognese was burnt. It was a complete schemozzle.”
Laugh-A-Minute Tiger Reaches 150 Games; The Age (Melbourne, Australia); Apr 8, 2023.
“The game was pockmarked by several shemozzles and on two occasions it involved the replacements, a crazy situation that unnecessarily fanned frayed tempers.”
John O’Sullivan; Connacht Emerge on Top in Another Test of Character; Irish Times (Dublin); May 15, 2021.
1. A state of chaos or confusion.
2. A quarrel or commotion.
Laugh-A-Minute Tiger Reaches 150 Games; The Age (Melbourne, Australia); Apr 8, 2023.
“The game was pockmarked by several shemozzles and on two occasions it involved the replacements, a crazy situation that unnecessarily fanned frayed tempers.”
John O’Sullivan; Connacht Emerge on Top in Another Test of Character; Irish Times (Dublin); May 15, 2021.
when we knew the words and would sing along....
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'button it' mean?
Meaning:
If someone tells you to button it, they are ordering you to be quiet.
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Deja-Vu is the feeling of having been in a specific situation or setting before. Jamais-Vu is the reverse. It is the feeling of seeing or sensing something for the first time, despite knowing that it’s not the first time.
If you were to start with one cent and double your money every day, it would only take 27 days for you to become a millionaire.
Dogs can get a sense of when you're supposed to be home from work based on how much of your scent is left in the house.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Breakfast Cream Cheese
In a jelly bag or clean pillowcase, pour 2 c. yogurt, and let hang over
a bowl or sink overnight. In the morning, gently peel back the bag from the cheese and put in a mixing bowl.
To that add 1 tablespoon of preserves (raspberry jam and orange marmalade work best, but ginger, peach and apricot are also
very nice) and mix in thoroughly. Serve with bagels, dark rye bread, or poppy and sesame seed buns.
reminds me of going to church with a certain sis-in-law.....
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Breakfast Cream Cheese
In a jelly bag or clean pillowcase, pour 2 c. yogurt, and let hang over
a bowl or sink overnight. In the morning, gently peel back the bag from the cheese and put in a mixing bowl.
To that add 1 tablespoon of preserves (raspberry jam and orange marmalade work best, but ginger, peach and apricot are also
very nice) and mix in thoroughly. Serve with bagels, dark rye bread, or poppy and sesame seed buns.
COFFEE thanks, Wren
but why do you want to move my little box???
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Lestes barbarus is a species of damselfly of the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. Its common names in English include the southern emerald damselfly, the shy emerald damselfly, and the migrant spreadwing. The species is found across southern Europe in a band across Spain, France, Italy and Greece, and its range also extends east to India and Mongolia. It is less common in northern Europe, although some can be found as far north as Sweden. This female L. barbarus damselfly was photographed in Blankaart Nature Reserve near Diksmuide, Belgium.
Northern India
A large male gharial provides a raft for his offspring in the National Chambal Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh
knitthanks, Charlotte
knitthanks, Leahknitknitknit
knit
KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY
Simple Chevron Dishcloth
Tour boat visitors got a great view of this giant!
crochetthanks, Ava
crochet
crochet
crochet
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Marge
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.
RETRO RECIPE thanks, Ann
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Lesley
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS thanks, Nina
PUZZLE
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SUDOKU .. easy
momma keeps a close watch...
What’s Something That People Think Makes Them Look Cool, But Actually Makes Them Look Ridiculous?
QUOTE thanks, Helen
