Do you know what day it are? Your shore to be surprised when you figure it out, though u may be sad when you saw it. its not bad grammar day, its just Grammar Day! Alright, that’s just about enough of that! Grammar Day was established to promote awareness and understanding of proper grammar, and perhaps just another chance to smack those people who can’t seem to compose a decent sentence right upside the head for being daft. Whether you’re new to reading and writing, or an established user of the written word, the importance of Grammar cannot be understated, especially on Grammar Day!
History of Grammar Day
Martha Brockenbrough had had enough. She had seen the word abused and abased and simply wouldn’t stand for another instance of the poor innocent language being treated poorly in her presence. Not on her watch! So it was that Martha decided that all good verbs, adverbs, nouns, and adjectives deserved a day when people stood up for their rights and refused to allow them to be abused. No more would apostrophes be lost, forgotten, or misplaced. No more would we find commas left out and proper nouns in lower case; those days were in the past, and thus she wrote “Things that makes us [sic]” to help spread the word about poor grammar.
Martha Brockenbrough had had enough. She had seen the word abused and abased and simply wouldn’t stand for another instance of the poor innocent language being treated poorly in her presence. Not on her watch! So it was that Martha decided that all good verbs, adverbs, nouns, and adjectives deserved a day when people stood up for their rights and refused to allow them to be abused. No more would apostrophes be lost, forgotten, or misplaced. No more would we find commas left out and proper nouns in lower case; those days were in the past, and thus she wrote “Things that makes us [sic]” to help spread the word about poor grammar.
Grammar is a vital part of communication, as the inclusion or exclusion of certain grammatical elements can completely change the meaning of a sentence. What do you do when you see signs marked with a “Harsh Brown Potato” breakfast? Or grocer signs that announce that you can get your “Glutten Free” foods here? How about the time KEYE TV in Texas proclaimed “Department of Criminal Justice: What their doing to fix it”? Really, no matter where you go or what you do for a living, grammatical errors are a problem that we all need to be aware of.
thanks for the winter funnies, Joan
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (verb) To go beyond (a limit); exceed. | ||
| Synonyms: | transgress, trespass | ||
| Usage: | The hotel was criticized for its $11 million Christmas tree adorned with gold and precious stones by those who felt it overstepped the bounds of taste. | ||
Idiom of the Day
make a run for (someone or something)— To run suddenly and at great speed toward someone or something. |
History
Jack Sheppard (1702)
A popular English criminal who served as the basis for the character Macheath in John Gay's The Beggar's Opera, Sheppard was arrested and imprisoned five times in 1724 alone. The first four times, he escaped. The fifth time, he was executed. Because his crimes were all non-violent, he was well liked, especially by the lower classes, and he became a fixture in the folklore of the era.
Bridge Crossing Jubilee
This annual event in Selma, Alabama, commemorates "Bloody Sunday," which occurred on March 7, 1965, when a group of African-American marchers were beaten by police. Every year on the first weekend in March, the Bridge Crossing Jubilee commemorates both the bloody confrontation at the Pettus Bridge and the march from Selma to Montgomery that followed. Events include a parade, a Miss Jubilee Pageant, a mock trial, and a commemorative march to the bridge. Every five years, celebrants continue all the way to Montgomery.
Cave Art May Have Been Handiwork Of Neanderthals
Tens of thousands of years ago, the first artists painted images on the walls of caves. They collected, painted and ground holes in shells, presumably to wear. It was the very first art, created by what we call "modern humans," or Homo sapiens. Except, it turns ...READ MORE:
Cave Art May Have Been Handiwork Of Neanderthals
1634 - Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in Boston, MA.
1766 - The British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, which had caused bitter and violent opposition in the U.S.colonies.
1791 - Vermont was admitted as the 14th U.S. state. It was the first addition to the original 13 American colonies.
1826 - The first railroad in the U.S. was chartered. It was the Granite Railway in Quincy, MA.
1837 - The state of Illinois granted a city charter to Chicago.
1877 - Emile Berliner invented the microphone.
1877 - The Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake" debuted.
1881 - Eliza Ballou Garfield became the first mother of a U.S. President to live in the executive mansion.
1914 - Doctor Fillatre successfully separated Siamese twins.
1917 - Jeanette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the House of Representatives.
1930 - Emma Fahning became the first woman bowler to bowl a perfect game in competition run by the Women’s International Bowling Congress in Buffalo, NY.
1933 - U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt gave his inauguration speech in which he said "We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.
1933 - Labor Secretary Frances Perkins became the first woman to serve in a Presidential administrative cabinet.
1950 - Walt Disney’s "Cinderella" was released across the U.S.
1954 - In Boston, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital reported the first successful kidney transplant.
1974 - "People" magazine was available for the first time.
1975 - Queen Elizabeth knighted Charlie Chaplin.
1993 - Patti LaBelle received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
thanks, Heide
If You Were Born Today, March 4
You have a strong sense of karma and tend to watch what you do and say as a result. You are responsible and caring, although not always patient when others around you are not doing their fair share. You are not a big risk taker, but you are not lacking in ambition either. You do slowly but surely work hard and push forward. You tend to be orderly and organized, or at the very least strive to be. Famous people born today: Patricia Heaton, Catherine O’Hara, Chastity Bono, Emilio Estefan, Joshua Bowman, Andrea Bowen.
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INTERESTING FACTS
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Pictures of the day
Iris Pruysen, an athlete with an artificial leg, competes in the long jump at the 2014 Athletics Paralympic Meeting in Stade Sébastien Charléty, Paris, France.
Disabled sports, also known as parasports, are sports played by persons with a permanent or temporary disability, be it physical or intellectual. Many disabled sports are based on existing able bodied sports, modified to meet the needs of persons with a disability. However, several sports have been specifically created for persons with a disability.
THREE WORKMEN
The gravel crush working place is full of dust and sand. Three gravel workmen are looking through the window at work place Chittagong, Bangladesh.
knit, Easter
knit
thanks, Adele
knit
crochet, translate, Easter
crochet
thanks, Helen
crochet
thanks, Rosa
crochet
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RECIPE
thanks, Jane
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Sally
SWEETS
3 INGREDIENTS OATMEAL COOKIES
Am looking for something healthier for my breakfast/snack and bumped into various recipes using oatmeal. That's where this 3 Ingredients Oatmeal Cookies can be a wonderful treat not only for me but for the whole family.
This is darn easy and the last ingredient is variable according to your preference. The suggested add in are: raisin/dried fruit, coconut, peanut butter chips or chopped nuts.
I love my cookies to be super cute so have shaped them into 1/2 in tiny balls but this entirely up to you.
Banana adds sufficient sweetness and moistness to this healthy cookies so we can avoid those fat and sugar from our diet.
1 cup rolled oat
1/2 cup mashed banana (2 banana)
3-4 tablespoon chocolate rice (sprinkles)
METHOD
1. Preheat oven @ 180 C and grease your cookie sheet.
2. Combine oat and mashed banana in a bowl.
3. Add in chocolate rice (sprinkles), mix to combine.
4. Pinch mixture into small balls, flatten slightly.
5. Place cookies onto baking sheet.
6. Bake until firm for 15 minutes.
7. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, transfer onto rack to cool.
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS - Easter
Easter Egg Place Settings
Coloring eggs is an Easter must. Fruits, veggies, spices and even coffee can give you a palette of natural color and the satisfaction of knowing your eggs contain no harmful chemicals. Nestled in a faux birds’ nest filled with Spanish moss, these beautiful eggs make an elegant table setting for your Easter brunch.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Jill
Yarn Monsters
These yarn monsters are so cute and a fun project.
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| abandon address annihilate bade catch decoy depot draft | extrude formation fusion govern hidden | invoke italics kilt lemon lore manager | nine noise notepad participant poll power program protein | salary sample seas secret shock starch state threat thrill tide |
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER
Argument finally settled over whether you should completely remove foil seal from yogurt
I had no idea!
EYE OPENER
thanks, Agnes
BEHIND THE MOST FAMOUS
PHOTOGRAPH EVER TAKEN
HOW WE SEE THE EARTH CHANGES HOW WE SEE OURSELVES
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