Pencil Day March 30, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Pencil Day

With so many types of pens, from the everyday to the decadent fountain and the multipurpose Sharpie, the humble pencil is often overlooked. That’s why Pencil Day is here to remind us just how amazing a stick of graphite encased in a tube of wood can be.

Sketching in pencil is an incredibly expressive, therapeutic and fun activity. Whether you’re an experienced illustrator or think you don’t have a single creative bone in your body, take five minutes to have a quick doodling session and see where your imagination takes you. With a pencil you can remove your mistake with an eraser, or simply rub it with your thumb to create a shaded area or interesting effect. Then when you’re done, there are few things more satisfying than placing the pencil behind your ear and parading around like a fifties New York journalist (make sure to roll up your sleeves too).

Oh, and if you want to be particularly geeky (like us), check out this Pencil Grading Scales Explained article!

Word of the Day

lenity
Definition:	(noun) Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.
Synonyms:	lenience, mildness
Usage:	I promise to show all the lenity in my power; but if the charges brought against this Bonapartist hero prove correct, why, then, you really must give me leave to order his head to be cut off.

Idiom of the Day

a man/woman on a mission  — A person who is fiercely determined to do or get what he or she wants.

History

The Sicilian Vespers Rebellion (1282)

By 1282, the French Angevin dynasty had controlled of the island of Sicily for decades. However, at the start of the traditional vespers service on Easter Monday, an uprising spontaneously broke out following a seemingly isolated altercation in which local residents sparred with French soldiers. The revolt spread like wildfire, and soon the Sicilians had massacred almost every French person on the island. 

Naomi Sims (1948)

Often considered the first black supermodel, Sims was teased as an adolescent for her unusual height. While attending college, she attempted to earn money by securing modeling work but was frustrated by the racism of established agencies. Instead, she forged her own connections, achieving wide success and recognition in the 1960s and 70s before retiring to found a beauty-product empire.  Ta'anit Bechorot (Fast of the Firstborn) The Fast of the Firstborn is the only fast in the Jewish calendar which is neither an atonement for sin nor a fast of petition. Observed only symbolically by firstborn male Jews on the day before Passover, its main purpose appears to be to remind Jews of the Angel of Death's slaying of the Egyptians' firstborn sons and the miraculous escape of their own sons. The obligation to fast can be avoided by participating in a siyyum—the study of a particular passage of the Talmud. Killer whale blows a raspberry, says 'hello' Don't expect a BFF-level conversation with Wikie just yet. But this 14-year-old killer whale can make a rough attempt at human sounds. You might hear a watery "hello" — or some rude noises. Scientists recorded Wikie at her home in Marineland in Antibes, France. She ... READ MORE: Killer whale blows a raspberry, says ‘hello’ believe it or not, this is the first time ever that Dr. Long and Hyman Lipman have exactly the same picture on this internet. oops (obviously) 1842 - Dr. Crawford W. Long performed the first operation while his patient was anesthetized by ether.  1858 - Hyman L. Lipman of Philadelphia patented the pencil. 1867 - The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million dollars. 1909 - The Queensboro bridge in New York opened linking Manhattan and Queens. It was the first double decker bridge. 1939 - The comic book "Detective Comics #27" appeared on newstands. This comic introduced Batman.  1950 - U.S. President Truman denounced Senator Joe McCarthy as a saboteur of U.S. foreign policy.  1958 - The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater gave its initial performance.  1964 - "Jeopardy" debuted on NBC-TV. 1987 - Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" was bought for $39.85 million. 1993 - In the Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown hit his first home run.  2009 - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that the new World Trade Center building would be officially known by its legal name of "One World Trade Center."

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, March 30

You are outgoing and assertive, yet you are also very mindful of others, sensitive, thoughtful, and require time for yourself to recharge your emotional batteries often. While you enjoy a challenge, you don’t seek out making changes as readily as many Aries-born do. You are very protective of those you love, and you are an ardent, charming lover. Famous people born today: Vincent Van Gogh, Eric Clapton, Celine Dion, Warren Beatty, Norah Jones, Paul Reiser.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


READERS INFO
1.
1967 -

The album cover of the Beatles‘ "Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band" was staged and photographed on this day. The concept for the cover was called "people we like” and was created by Jann Haworth and Peter Blake. They won the Grammy Award for Best Album Cover, Graphic Arts in 1967 for their work. 

2.

Vintage Market Days 2018

Mar 29-31, 2018 | North Augusta, SC

The Hippodrome|5540 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Vintage Market Days is THE place to find original art, antiques, vintage clothing, handmade treasures, seasonal plantings and baked goods in Central Denver. Held several times a year in various communities, this three-day event is an opportunity to discover and support the talents, treasures and passions of local vendors.

further information: Events of Vintage Market Days in NE Georgia

3.

Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show 2018

Mar 28-31, 2018 | Oklahoma City, OK 

Oklahoma State Fairgrounds|3001 General Pershing Blvd

Horses have carried Oklahoma on their backs for quite some time. At the Centennial Horse Show in Oklahoma City, you’ll see the most beautiful breeds show off their skills in a number of competitions. Even if you don’t care for competition, you can still sit back and admire these elegant creatures for the next four days.

further information: OK Centennial Horse Show |

4.

Dinah Shore Weekend 2018

Mar 28 - Apr 2, 2018 | Palm Springs, CA 

Hilton Palm Springs & Other Locations in Palm Springs|400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way 

Dinah Shore Weekend isn’t the giant slumber party you had with all your female friends in high school under the roof of your suspicious parents. You’re a grown woman now, and Palm Springs, California, is the place to be out and proud with thousands of other lesbians. This long weekend is defined by a ton of crazy pool parties, scores of beautiful women, live music performances by Billboard-topping artists and a laugh-out-loud comedy show.

further information: Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend 2018

Pictures of the day


Police Commissioner Suleiman Kova answers questions and addresses the media at the site of the 2013 collapse of a 16-storey residential apartment building in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, onto a nearby mosque compound. The disaster killed 36 people, and over 60 were trapped under the rubble.

Inside the 10 Story Studio 
Where Broadway Musicals are Born

Opened in 2000, the New 42nd Street Studio is a 10-story complex where more than 800 Broadway musicals and plays have begun.



knit

thanks, Helen

Honeycomb Wrap

knit

thanks, Marilyn

rabbit: http://www.knitting-bee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/patons-rabbit-free-pattern.pdf

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dress: http://www.knitting-bee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/patons-dress-pattern.pdf

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Whisper pattern by The Noble Thread

knit

Seaforth in Malabrigo Rios

crochet

thanks, Sharon

Hexagon Medley Crochet Wrap

crochet

thanks, Gabby

A white-green mandala pattern by Magic Carpet Studio

crochet

Mooshka dolls

crochet

Crochet Marled Chair Pad

crochet
Chunky Crochet Slippers

http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/free-crochet-patterns/chunky-crochet-slippers-pattern/

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley

Baked Brie Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Joanne

Layered Cabbage “Rolls”

SWEETS

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

thanks, Sally

Fat Quarter Reusable Grocery Bag

Folding Crystal's Grocery Bag

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... coloring





PUZZLE

right picture, wrong label
Butterfly Fish Purple Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

allergy amend annoy begin blame brace brain clench court

devoid dire distribute drain elect gorge

heads hunch isolate less mesa

pearl pester plane proclaim punch queen radio remove represent

secretary serve sign silly stand start sweep wind world wreck

SUDOKU ... hard




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CLEVER

Yikes! What do you do when you pull one of your favorite sweaters from the dryer and it’s covered in those dreaded pills? First, take a deep breath. Your sweater can look new again in no time.

First of all, those unsightly little balls are groups of short or broken fibers on the surface of the fabric that become tangled together to form a tiny ball called a pill. To hinder pills from appearing, turn your garment inside out before laundering and air-dry your clothes. Switching to a liquid laundry detergent and using the gentle cycle will also deter pilling. But sometimes, no matter how careful you are, you may end up with a garment covered in little fuzz balls.

 

No need for despair. Just grab an ordinary razor from your medicine cabinet to get rid of those unattractive little pills.

Yes, I did say razor. All you have to do is shave your sweater with an everyday, run-of-the-mill razor. Steer clear of using razors with built in lotions or lubricants, though. Just use a plain-Jane razor. No need to buy any special equipment to get your sweater looking like new again.

Lay your sweater out on flat surface and proceed to “shave” it with the razor. Just press lightly, and take your time to prevent accidentally slicing a hole in the fabric. Continue until you’ve removed all of those nasty little balls.

EYE OPENER

Why So Many Public Libraries Are Now Giving Out Seeds