World Teachers’ Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role played by teachers all over the world. The responsibility for educating future generations is not a light one by any means, so show your support for these dedicated and important people not just on World Teachers’ Day, but throughout the whole year.
thanks for the funnies, Shelley
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) Temper or anger. | ||
| Synonyms: | hackles | ||
| Usage: | He 'pears to know just how long he can torment me before I get my dander up. | ||
Idiom of the Day
a licence to print money— An activity, business model, or company that yields very high profits but requires little or no effort to do so. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. |
History
First Episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus Airs on BBC (1969)
| A highly influential British sketch comedy show, Monty Python's Flying Circus ran until 1974 and subsequently spawned four movies and several live shows. With scenes such as "The Dead Parrot Sketch" and "The Spanish Inquisition," the innovative, disjointed, non-traditional show became a cult favorite noted for its surreal, sarcastic, innuendo-laden humor. |
Larry Fine (1902)
Fine was just a toddler when his left arm was badly burned by acid used in his father's Philadelphia jewelry store. To help strengthen his damaged arm, Fine learned to play violin, which led him to a career in vaudeville. In the 1920s, he joined the comedy act that would become The Three Stooges, catapulting him—and his trademark unruly hair—to fame in several feature films and hundreds of shorts.
Sharad Purnima
| Hindus devote this day to the moon god, Hari. In the belief that amrit (elixir) is showered on the earth by moonbeams, they prepare khir (milk thickened with rice and mixed with sugar) on this day and offer it to Hari amid the ringing of bells and chanting of hymns. The mixture is left out in the moonshine all night so that it may absorb the amrit falling from the moon. The resulting khir is believed to possess special qualities. In the evening, the moon god is worshiped and offered food. The next morning, the specially prepared khir is given to the devotees. |
Huge Siberian Eruptions Caused Mass Extinction and Left Signature in Rocks 3500 Miles Away
| About 252 million years ago, the world came very close to ending when the vast majority of species on the planet winked out of existence in an event known euphemistically as "The Great Dying." |
Huge Siberian eruptions caused mass extinction—and left rock signature
1919 - Enzo Ferrari debuted in his first race. He later founded the Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari, an independent manufacturing company.
1921 - The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time. The game was between the New York Giants and the New York Yankees.
1930 - Laura Ingalls became the first woman to make a transcontinental airplane flight.
1930 - The New York Philharmonic Orchestra was heard on the air over CBS radio from Carnegie Hall for the first time.
1947 - U.S. President Harry S Truman held the first televised presidential address from the White House. The subject was the current international food crisis.
1962 - "Love Me Do" by the Beatles was released in the U.K. It was their first single.
1974 - American David Kunst completed the first journey around the world on foot. It took four years and 21 pairs of shoes. He crossed four continents and walked 14,450 miles.
1975 - "Cat's in the Cradle" was released by Harry Chapin.
1988 - In a debate between candidates for vice president of the U.S., Democratic Lloyd Bentsen told Republican Dan Quayle, "You're no Jack Kennedy."
1989 - The Dalai Lama (Lhamo Dondrub, Tenzin Gyatso) was named the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent campaign to end the Chinese domination of Tibet. Gyatso was the 15th Dalai Lama.
1990 - The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall opened.
1999 - Kevin Spacey received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
If You Were Born Today, October 5
Although restless at heart, you are a person who craves stability and security. This is why you work so hard at whatever you do. Not one to expect everything to be handed to you on a silver platter, you instinctively put effort into earning your lifestyle. Versatility is an important keyword for you. Whether you satisfy your yen for new experiences through travel or “armchair travel,” you are forever curious and interested in the world around you. Your values are strong and definite. Romantic relationships may be a little rocky, as you are often attracted to people who challenge you. You are romantic and passionate. Likely, your later life is significantly more relaxed, probably because you learn to enjoy the fruits of your own labor. Famous people born today: Kate Winslet, Nicky Hilton, Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy, Michael Andretti, Bob Geldof, Clive Barker, Jeff Conaway, Steve Miller.
1.
Georgia State Fair 2017
Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2017 | Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Motor Speedway|776 Tara Circle Southeast
Held each September, the Georgia State Fair provides guests of all ages with ten full days of candy apples and classic carnival festivities. Over the course of the fair, guests can enjoy a diverse program of performances including family magic shows, a white tiger show, yoyo contests, circus acts and live music. By combining traditional fair elements with livestock and farming events, the fair celebrates Georgia’s long history of agriculture and allows local farmers to showcase their hard work. Each year, the Georgia State Fair attracts thousands of attendees from all over the state who flock to the grounds to be reminded of a simpler, cotton candy-filled time.
2.
State Fair of Virginia 2017
Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2017 | Doswell, VA
The Meadow Event Park|13191 Dawn Blvd
When the entire freaking state puts on a week-long shindig, it’s practically your duty as a resident to check it out. The State Fair of Virginia kicks off the fall season with deep-fried everything, dozens of other fair-favorite foods, loads of carnival games and rides, farm animal exhibits and plenty more activities that you can’t possibly accomplish in just one visit.
further information: State Fair of Virginia
3.
State Fair of Texas 2017
Sep 29 - Oct 22, 2017 | Dallas, TX
State Fair of Texas|3921 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
If you enjoy the traditional fair atmosphere of carnival rides, livestock shows, live music and fried food, the State Fair of Texas is for you! The fair begins the end of September and runs for 24 straight days with a long list of attractions. It remains the only fair in the country to host an auto show, complete with a test drive track. The State Fair of Texas is also known for its unique fried food selection including deep fried oreos, twinkies and peanut butter among others. Live music comes from approximately 85 different performances over the 24 day fair period. There are 17 shopping areas at various locations throughout the fair featuring electronics, household products, agriculture products, clothing, travel, children's toy, food, health and beauty and unique handmade arts and crafts. Big Tex has been the fair mascot since 1952. Standing 55 feet tall at the entrance, he greets visitors with a 'Howdy, folks' in his well recognized southern drawl. Gates open at 10 a.m. daily until 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Friday and Saturday night it is open until 10 p.m.
further information: Daily Schedule - State Fair of Texas
Lupinus texensis, popularly known as the Texas bluebonnet, is a species of bluebonnet endemic to Texas. Together with other native bluebonnet species, it is the state flower of Texas.
LIFE AT THE COTTAGE - AND ALL THEY GOT WERE SOME LEAVES!
Kids fishing at cottage on Loon Lake, ON, Canada.
knit
thanks, Amber
knit
thanks, Helen
knit
Snowflake Booties
knit
shawl in garter st with cables
knit
crochet
thanks, Gabby
crochet
thanks, Marge
crochet
crochet
crochet, Halloween
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Anita
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
SWEETS, Crockpot
Iced Cinnamon Biscuits
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Halloween
thanks, Sandra
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween coloring
PUZZLE
Jasminum Tortuosum Jigsaw Puzzle
in the mornings, it may feel like that, but no snow here yet!
WORD SEARCH
| airplane attempt battle broth cartel chain company deliver different | enjoy garden hems include investigate less | march middle model network notable pickup point press | ratio roster shadow sits sounds stain statue | throw till touch unity wade |
thanks, Lyn
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
thanks for the cleaning tips pics, Patty
Find the polar bear!
answer:
Time Saving Tips for the Home
- Push in the perforated tabs that you’ll find at each end of a box of plastic wrap. This will prevent the roll from falling out when you use it.
- Keep a small working supply of dishwasher tabs on your kitchen window sill to save time when you’re ready to run the dishwasher. *This is not advised for a home with young children as the tabs may be mistaken for candy.
- Some commercial brands of sauces are bottled in Mason jars which can be fitted with mason jar lids for future canning and storage.
- Too many gift cards taking up space in your wallet? Punch a hole in the corner of each card and slide them onto a key ring. Store in a pocket of your handbag for quick and easy access. *Be sure not to punch the hole through the bar code or magnetic strip.
- Keep an expired credit card or gift card at the sink to scrape baked food from pans and glassware. (I keep my larger bread tabs for this job.)
- Store a razor blade in a cute container on top of your stove and use it to scrape dried spills and along the edges of the stove.
- Use your hand-vac to clean excess crumbs from the tray underneath your toaster.
- For a self-cleaning oven, once the ash and debris has completely cooled, quickly vacuum the floor of the oven clean.
- Quickly clean up crumbs and dry debris under the refrigerator’s crisper drawers with a hand-vac.
- Disguise a gift of cash, concert tickets or gift cards in a clean, used, pull-tab can. See the how-to here. It’s not really a time-saver, but it’s a favourite holiday trick of mine.
- You know how frustrating it is to get that elusive little piece of egg shell out of the egg white when you mess up cracking an egg? Use a half-shell to scoop it up. For some reason it works almost like a magnet. Quick and easy every time!
- Wind the cord of your electric mixer around the handle of a bowl when you need a hands-free moment while baking. It’s kind of like a make-shift stand-mixer. Just don’t leave it unattended! You could come back to a mess.
- Fill empty citrus rinds with water and freeze. They come in handy when you need to keep a jug of lemonade or a bowl of punch cold.
- Use a Pringles can to store plastic bags in a kitchen drawer.
- I have a ton of color-coded face-cloths for my daycare kids. I “file” them upright rather than stacking them flat. I can fit way more in the drawer this way.
- A small piece of adhesive-backed velcro stuck to the edge of the sewing machine is so much handier than using a pincushion. You won’t have to look away from your work when you need a pin or when you’re removing pins from the garment while you’re stitching.
- Turn your family’s old jeans into durable, stain resistant bibs for your baby and toddler. They wash well and hold up much longer than a store-bought bib. See the step-by-step tutorial here.
- Here’s another great way to use your old jeans.Turn a pant-leg into an adorable and durable craft apron for a toddler or preschooler. See the easy-to-follow instructions here.
- Clean the burned, black bottom of a steel pot or pan in minutes. Fill the pot with an inch of water, add a few drops of dish soap and a couple of tablespoons of baking soda. Bring to a boil (it will happen quickly!) and then reduce to simmer for a few minutes. Whisk the bottom of the pan quickly to lift off all the black bits.
- Take a hand-towel and a large bowl or basin of soapy water out to the yard for kids to quickly clean up in when they’re playing or doing messy activities outside.
- Save from running in and out of the house to get drinks when the weather is warm. Fill up a camping jug with water and let kids pour and refill their own refreshments when they’re thirsty. It’s a fun way to keep them hydrated, and they may just find some other other creative ways to use that water too!
- Short on space on the table, desk or counter top? Stand a tissue box on its end.
- Fold your kids’ shirts as usual, and then roll them to store them in the drawer. The drawer will stay much neater, and he’ll wear more of his tees because he’ll be able to see them all at a glance.
- Stubborn stickers can be a breeze to remove with the help of a hair dryer. The hot air from the dryer helps soften the glue and in many cases you can easily pull stickers off bedroom doors, walls and even glass jars and containers.
- Dry your craft projects in minutes with a blast of hot air from a blow-dryer.
- If your kids can’t find the bubble wands, or if you don’t have enough to go around, a plastic straw or the sturdy tube from a roll of food wrap make excellent bubble blowers.
- If you’re out of bubble mix, you can get my favorite recipe for making giant homemade bubbles right here.
- Store your dried spices in small canning jars. They stack well, hold plenty, and take up less cupboard less cupboard space than traditional spice bottles.
- When labeling spice jars and bottles, put the label on the jar rather than on the lid. That way if the lids get mixed up, it doesn’t matter! Nothing worse than having a lid that’s labelled “oregano” on the jar that holds the dried mint!
- Use a pair of these Triple Blade Herb Scissors
to save time (and your fingers) when chopping fresh herbs for cooking.
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