Join Hands Day May 6, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Join Hands Day

While you might think that Join Hands Day is all about shaking the hands of strangers you meet in the street, it is fact a day dedicated to attempting a union in our communities between the older generation and the younger generation. In the world where youths are persecuted, and the elderly are presented as weak and frail, this day truly brings communities together to recognize the various ways in which we all aid each other.

Many communities across the world will use Join Hands Day to start a dialogue between the old and the young, hoping to plant a seed of communication which can exist for years to come. If you want to get involved try paying a visit to a community centre or elderly home, and show that regardless of age we are all humans who need to be appreciated and loved.

thanks for the dog wisdom, Helen 

Word of the Day

exigency
Definition:	(noun) Urgent requirements; pressing needs. Often used in the plural.
Synonyms:	need, demand, requirement, necessity, constraint, wont
Usage:	The reduction was caused by the exigencies of a wartime economy.

Idiom of the Day

in the circumstances  — Due to the conditions or particular situation; such as the case is.

 History

The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)

Launched in 1936 in Germany, the Hindenburg was the largest rigid airship ever constructed and was promoted by the Nazis as a symbol of national pride. It started the first commercial air service across the North Atlantic and made several trips to the Americas. On one such trip, the hydrogen-filled airship violently and unexpectedly exploded in flames and crashed in New Jersey, killing 35 of the 97 people on board

Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758)

Robespierre was one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. He was elected to the National Assembly in 1789 and became an influential orator. After calling for the execution of the king in 1792, he led the Jacobins and the Committee of Public Safety in establishing the Reign of Terror, during which hundreds of thousands of political opponents were arrested and thousands were guillotined. In 1794, he was overthrown and executed.

Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is the greatest and most glamorous horse race in America, run since 1875 in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a one-and-one-quarter-mile race for three-year-old thoroughbreds and is the first race in the Triple Crown. The Derby became Louisville's major social occasion of the year; women to this day wear their most stylish hats to the racetrack, and there are numerous lavish Derby breakfasts and parties. And, of course, the Derby wouldn't be the Derby without mint juleps, the bourbon-and-mint drink served in cold silver cups. 

An 'Exercise Pill' May Replace Workouts in the Future

Anyone with a job, kids, or heck, a life knows fitting in fitness isn't always easy. Then there are the folks who can't exercise at all — be it due to a pre-existing health condition or old age.

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An ‘exercise pill’ may replace workouts in the future

1835 - James Gordon Bennett published the "New York Herald" for the first time. 

1840 - The first adhesive postage stamps went on sale in Great Britain. 


1851 - The mechanical refrigerator was patented by Dr. John Gorrie. 


1882 - The U.S. Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act. The act barred Chinese immigrants from the U.S. for 10 years. 


1889 - The Universal Exposition opened in Paris, France, marking the dedication of the Eiffel Tower. Also at the exposition was the first automobile in Paris, the Mercedes-Benz. 


1915 - Babe Ruth hit his first major league home run while playing for the Boston Red Sox. 


1941 - Bob Hope gave his first USO show at California's March Field. 


1946 - The New York Yankees became the first major league baseball team to travel by plane. 


1957 - U.S. Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his book "Profiles in Courage". 


1959 - The Pablo Picasso painting of a Dutch girl was sold for $154,000 in London. It was the highest price paid (at the time) for a painting by a living artist. 


1973 - In Boston, Paul Simon began his first tour without Art Garfunkel. 


1981 - A jury of international architects and sculptors unanimously selected Maya Ying Lin's entry for the design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 


1994 - The Channel Tunnel officially opened. The tunnel under the English Channel links England and France. 


2002 - "Spider-Man" became the first movie to make more than $100 million in its first weekend.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, May 6

You have a strong business sense and are tuned into the value and worth of things. Most of you are good with money. Security and stability are things that drive you and are behind many decisions you make in life. You are amorous, curious, attractive, intuitive and possess strong presence. Famous people born today: George Clooney, Orson Welles, Sigmund Freud, Willie Mays, Rudolph Valentino, Tony Blair.

READERS INFO
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THE 2017 AMERICAN ICON ART COMPETITION

 $3000 IN CASH PRIZES - ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2017

Forgotten America: Places, People, Things

For most of us life in the US moves pretty fast. If we don’t slow down once in a while we can overlook many amazing experiences. This year’s theme is about capturing those images, the places, people and things that tell a story of the overlooked or forgotten in America. Show us your vision of Forgotten American and you could win cash prizes and be part of the Sausalito Art Festival.

further information: American Icon Art Competition

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For each answer you get right, Free Rice will donate 10 grains of rice through the World Food Programme to help end hunger

Play online, learn online and feed the hungry | Freerice.com

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EMERGING, MID-CAREER AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS

Call for Submissions - Deadline: June 1, 2017

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography is a non-profit artist-run center committed to photography as a multi-faceted and ever-changing art form, offering a unique platform for reflection and dialogue on contemporary photography and its related practices. We encourage exhibition proposals from local, national and international artists at all stages of their careers who are innovative in their use of materials and approach to photography. 

Guidelines: Emerging, Mid-Career and Established Artists

further information:

401 Richmond Street West Suite #120, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3A8 ---  416.979.3941 ---  info@gallery44.org

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Fellow reader, Sharon M., has a great blog, proving again 

that the internet is a wonderful adventure. 

Adventures in fiber - Fabrics and fibers

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May 6, 7 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids is an above average shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Most of the activity is seen in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the rate can reach about 30 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet Halley, which has known and observed since ancient times. The shower runs annually from April 19 to May 28. It peaks this year on the night of May 6 and the morning of the May 7. The waxing gibbous moon will block out many of the fainter meteors this year. But if you are patient, you should be able to catch quite a few of the brighter ones. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

Pictures of the day

A lithograph by Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler and James Moyer showing the town of Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1895. Founded in 1849 by the Pennsylvania Railroad as the site for a shop and maintenance complex, Altoona was incorporated in 1868. It grew rapidly, from a population of approximately 2,000 in 1854 to almost 20,000 in 1880. Presently the Altoona metropolitan area is home to 127,089, and the local economy has diversified to include healthcare and retail.

BLUE AGAVE

Ah the Agave plan is filled with amazing patterns and textures. This particular subject was a great find while visiting San Francisco. Using some fun techniques I was able to get the light just right and the dimensionality of the plant just popped! It is definitely fun to take a moment and get intimate with nature.

knit - MOTHER'S DAY
thanks, Sharon

Ashton Shawlette pattern by Dee O'Keefe

knit

Seashell Scrubby pattern by Michele Wilcox

knit

Sheepdog pattern by Sarah Keen

knit

Gorgeous lace sock pattern

knit

Petal Drops Afghan

crochet - MOTHER'S DAY

Peace, Joy and Love Throw

crochet
thanks, Helen

Amara Shawl

crochet
thanks, Jennifer

Mickey Mouse baby set pattern by Momy Soso

crochet

Pot Pals

http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/lily-snc-crochet-pot-pals.html?utm_campaign=36751_2017_04_22_newsletter_CutenessOverload&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Spinrite%20Yarns%20Online%20Inc.&dm_i=3XVW,SCV,UZP08,2O1O,1

crochet

http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/canning-jar-toppers.html?id=198713

RECIPE

thanks, Sara

Mac and Cheese Stuffed Fried Zucchini

CROCKPOT RECIPE

Slow Cooker Philly Steak Sandwich Meat Recipe

SWEETS
thanks, Shelley

Absurdly Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS - MOTHER'S DAY

 

DIY Morse Code Bracelets

  

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... MOTHER'S DAY craft

Chocolate Spoons

PUZZLE

Ferocactus Buds Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

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CLEVER

EYE OPENER

thanks, Sylvia

21 Of The Funniest Lies Parents Ever Told Their Kids 1. “My mom said they only named hurricanes after girls otherwise they would be himicanes.” 2. “When I was a kid my parents warned me that if I pressed the ‘reset’ button on the power outlet the house would explode.” 3. “My dad told me the rumble strips on the highway were for blind drivers.” 4. “When we went to the store my mom used to tell me, ‘Every time you touch something a kitten dies.’” 5. “My grandma told us that smelling each other’s farts would make us stronger. Worst Christmas ever for us, funniest Christmas for her.” 6. “My mom told me that drag racers were two men running down the street in women’s clothing.” 7. “I told my kids that if they didn’t behave in the drive-thru they’d get a Sad Meal.” 8. “My dad convinced me that our last name literally translated to ‘of Caesar’ and that we were direct descendant of the rulers of Rome. I felt like a badass until I started taking Latin classes in middle school.”  9. “My mom got tired of my brother and me eating her scallops, so she told us they were dolphin balls.” 10. “My friend ripped open a hand warmer, and when the powder got on his hands his parents told him his hands would disintegrate by age 30. We looked up what disintegrate meant later that night, and he bawled hysterically while staring at his hands.” 11. “My flatmate grew up on a farm and was told by her parents that their TV only worked when it rained.” 12. “My dad told me people only get 10,000 words per month. If you reach the limit, you can’t physically speak until the new month begins. Anytime I was especially talkative, dad would say, ‘Careful, you’re over 9,000 by now.’” 13. “Grandpa told me that there’s a tube connecting my belly button to my butt, and that if I unscrewed my belly button my butt would fall off.” 14. “Mum told me 7-Eleven was only open from 7 p.m. To 11 p.m., and that 7 p.m. Was far too late to have a Slurpee.” 15. “Living on the West Coast, my friend showed the East Coast feed of the New Year’s Eve countdown to her kids, then had them in bed just after nine.” 16. “Grandma said: ‘If you wander off, the boogie man will kill you and make sausage out of you.’” 17. “My mom told my brother and me that a penguin lived behind the fridge, and if we left the door open too long we’d steal his cold and he’d get mad and come out and bite us.” 18. “My father told me that pears were apples from outer space.” 19. “My father always said the animals on the side of the road were just taking a nap because the road was warm.” 20. “As a kid I put a tooth in a plastic bag and slid it under my pillow for the tooth fairy. When my parents forgot to put money under my pillow, my dad said, ‘You shouldn’t have put the tooth in a bag. The tooth fairy couldn’t smell it.’” 21. “When my daughters were little I told them that if they burped, farted, and sneezed at the same time, they would turn inside out.”