Neighbor Day March 25, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Neighbor Day

Even though the exact origins of Neighbor Day cannot be accurately traced, as the holiday seems to have popped up almost randomly in various places at various times, one thing is universally valid : Neighbor Day is all about caring. Whether you’re looking to bury the hatchet or just get to know your neighbors better, Neighbor Day is the perfect time to do so.

There are no rules written in stone as to how to celebrate Neighbor Day, so you’re free to use your imagination: throw a party, invite some neighbors over or go out with them – everything works as long as it will bring you closer to your neighbors and allow you to get to know them better.

Despite the fact that Neighbor Day lasts just a day, that doesn’t mean it should be the only day to care about your neighbors.

thanks for a peek into Alicia's "Magic Wings" party, Patty (Part 1)

Word of the Day

gentility
Definition:	(noun) Elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression.
Synonyms:	breeding, genteelness
Usage:	She was ladylike, too, after the manner of the feminine gentility of those days; characterized by a certain state and dignity, rather than by the delicate...grace which is now recognized as its indication.

Idiom of the Day

make a mark  — To do something that makes one famous or successful; to do something that is very important or meaningful.

History

Sergei Krikalev, the "Last Soviet Citizen," Returns to Earth (1992)

In May 1991, the Soviet Union launched the Soyuz TM-12 mission to the Mir space station. Within months, all but one of the mission's crew members had returned to Earth. Krikalev, a Soviet flight engineer, stayed behind to help staff Mir and conduct experiments. That December, the USSR dissolved. When the cosmonaut finally returned to Earth the following spring, it was as a citizen of Russia. 

Saint Catherine of Siena (1347)

Born in Siena, Italy, as Caterina Benincasa, Catherine claimed to have mystic visions beginning in early childhood. In 1370, in response to a vision, she began sending letters to prominent figures. She later traveled to Avignon and influenced Pope Gregory XI to end the "Babylonian captivity" of the papacy and return to Rome. Although she never learned to write, she dictated hundreds of letters and some notable mystic works. 

Palm Sunday (Austria)

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, where he was greeted by people waving palm branches. In Austria and the Bavarian region of Germany, farmers make Palmbuschen by attaching holly leaves, willow boughs, and cedar twigs to the tops of long poles. After the Palmbuschen have been blessed in the local church, the farmers set them up in their fields or barns to ward off illness, to protect their crops from hail and drought, and to preserve their families from other disasters. The Palmbuschen are kept there throughout the year. 

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1655 - Christiaan Huygens discovered Titan. Titan is Saturn's largest satellite. 



1813 - The frigate USS Essex flew the first U.S. flag in battle in the Pacific. 


1857 - Frederick Lagenheim took the first photo of a solar eclipse. 


1901 - The Mercedes was introduced by Daimler at the five-day "Week of Nice" in Nice, France. 


1911 - In New York City, 146 women were killed in fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City. The owners of the company were indicted on manslaughter charges because some of the employees had been behind locked doors in the factory. The owners were later acquitted and in 1914 they were ordered to pay damages to each of the twenty-three families that had sued. 


1941 - The first paprika mill was incorporated in Dollon, SC. 


1947 - John D. Rockefeller III presented a check for $8.5 million to the United Nations for the purchase of land for the site of the U.N. center. 


1965 - Martin Luther King Jr. led a group of 25,000 to the state capital in Montgomery, AL. 


1970 - The Concorde made its first supersonic flight. 


1982 - Wayne Gretzky became the first player in the NHL to score 200 points in a season. 


1989 - In Paris, the Louvre reopened with I.M. Pei's new courtyard pyramid. 


1996 - The U.S. issued a newly redesigned $100 bill for circulation. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, March 25

You are playful, spirited, and totally unique in your self-expression. Anyone who knows you thinks you are “one in a million.” As likable as you are, some may be intimidated by your blunt approach, perhaps taking your many jokes a little too seriously. Underneath, you are far more sensitive and spiritual than you appear. Your memory is extraordinary and your talents are many. You love a good debate, and with your sharp mind, generally win! Famous people born today: Gloria Steinem, Aretha Franklin, Anita Bryant, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker.

READERS INFO

1. 
INTERESTING FACTS
thanks, Helen

Strawberries and cashews are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside.

 

Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams.

 

The moon moves about two inches away from the Earth each year.

 

The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.

 

Due to earth's gravity it is impossible for mountains to be higher than 15,000 meters.

 

Mickey Mouse is known as "Topolino" in Italy.

 

Soldiers do not march in step when going across bridges because they could set up a vibration which could be sufficient to knock the bridge down.

 

Everything weighs one percent less at the equator.

 

For every extra kilogram carried on a space flight, 530 kg of excess fuel are needed at lift-off.

 

The letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements.

2.
MAGAZINE SUNDAY

Nako Örgü Festivali No:20 EN

Pictures of the day


A lithograph by Sidney Hall, published in Urania's Mirror, depicting the constellation Scorpius. One of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century, Scorpius lies between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east. It contains 18 main stars, the brightest of which is Antares. Although frequently identified as a scorpion, this constellation has also been likened to a "leaning coconut tree" (Java) or "Maui's fishhook" (Hawaii).

BAMYAN PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

Participants in the Afghan Ski Challenge stand atop a mountain in Bamyan Province. The backcountry ski race, held each spring, runs through the Koh-e Baba mountain range. The 2015 race included 50 participants—30 from Afghanistan and 20 more from countries such as the United States, Norway, France, the United Kingdom, and more. 

knit, Easter

One Square Stuffed Bunny

knit
thanks, Marcy

Hannukah Menorah Wall Hanging (Free)

knit
thanks, Jennifer

Mutiger Frühling pattern by Barbara Dahnke

knit

"Kid Lid" Hat pattern by Edgebrook Covenant Church

knit

Debbie Bliss Cardigan Cape

crochet, Easter

Crochet Tutorial: Bunny Rabbit Mask

crochet, toe up
thanks, Sheri

Wavy Lace Toe Up Socks pattern by Wilma Becker

crochet
thanks, Dawn

Deer Pillow

crochet

Brickwork Baby Vest Crochet Pattern

crochet

BUNTING BLANKET

RECIPE ... Passover

Matzah Brei

Ingredients

Boiling water

Salt and white pepper

4 eggs

6 sheets of matzah

Directions

1. In a large bowl, break matzah into fragments. Not too small! Sprinkle with a little* boiling water to soften matzah (no more than 1/4 cup).
2. While matzah is softening, beat eggs. Pour over softened matzah, add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
3. Pour mixture into hot, oiled frying pan and cook over medium heat, stirring until matzah brei is dry but not crisp.
4. Serve with cinnamon and sugar, honey, or preserves (blackberry jam is particularly good). Matzah brei cools quickly. Can be reheated in the microwave.

*Some people prefer softer matzah brei, while others like it crunchier. For a softer version, use more boiling water.

CROCKPOT RECIPE ... vegan

Vegan Apple Cinnamon Waffles

SWEETS

thanks, Shelley

Pistachio-Lemon Bars Recipe

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS, Easter

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Anna

Toothpick Marshmallow House Craft

PUZZLE

correct picture, wrong label
Butterfly Fish Purple Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

abscond allure astray blame career cede comics conviction craft

dining eccentric engine essence failed field fitness fraud

honor lair marvel peace plaid press

rapid record secret sire sleep spirit stall stone stream sunset

tactical taste thief thirst tier tire velocity

SUDOKU ... medium




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Did You Know?

Experts say the number one thing that sets the tone for your day is ... making your bed! Apparently, if you make your bed every morning, you're setting yourself up for success.

EYE OPENER

BEHIND THE MOST FAMOUS 
PHOTOGRAPH EVER TAKEN

HOW WE SEE THE EARTH CHANGES 

HOW WE SEE OURSELVES

Behind the Most Famous Photograph Ever Taken