Simplicity Day July 12, 2019

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Simplicity Day

”In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.”
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

We live in a complicated world, with taxes and devices and every imaginable complication the world can provide. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just take some time to keep things simple? To winnow life down to the bare essentials and hold onto it like the precious thing it is? Simplicity Day encourages you to do just that, to let go of all of life’s complications and live a day… simple.

History of Simplicity Day
Simplicity Day was born out of a need to be free from the complications of the world and to allow ourselves to just be simple. Celebrate life through simplicity by turning off your devices, getting rid of complicated things and just let life be about living for a day.

One of the great conundrums of the modern world is that the more opportunities and options you have the less happy you’re going to be. Some of the happiest people in the world have been determined to be those who live in uncivilized areas concerning themselves only with what they’re going to eat that day and where a good place to sleep is.

We can learn much from them, though few of us would want to go to such extremes. However, we can all benefit from just cutting out the things that make our lives difficult. Simplicity Day is about getting rid of these complications and culling from your life what doesn’t bring you joy.

thanks for the Farmers' Market flowers and vegetables and your garden's flowers photos, Patty

Word of the Day

indisposed
Definition:	(adjective) Somewhat ill or prone to illness.
Synonyms:	ailing, peaked, poorly, under the weather, unwell, sickly, seedy
Usage:	The princess is indisposed and has cancelled her engagements for the week to allow herself time to recuperate.

Idiom of the Day

not as black as (one) is painted  — Not as evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be.

This Day in History

Josiah Wedgwood (1730)

An English potter, Wedgwood greatly improved the quality of contemporary pottery, specializing in cream-colored earthenware made famous by his Wedgwood company. Because smallpox had permanently weakened one of his knees, he concentrated on designing pottery rather than making it. He built a factory town, called Etruria, in 1769, and his methods transformed pottery from a minor industry into one of enormous aesthetic appeal. He was also an active abolitionist. 

Orange Day (Orangemen's Day)

Sometimes referred to simply as The Twelfth, this is the anniversary of the Battle of Boyne. After James II, who was Roman Catholic, was deposed in 1668 by William of Orange, a Protestant, each side raised an army and clashed on the banks of the Boyne River. The Protestants won a decisive victory and formed the Orange Order, committed to maintaining the link with Protestant England. As Irishmen left Ireland and England for the New World, lodges of Orangemen were formed in Canada and the United States, where Orange Day is still observed by Protestant Irish.

Dinosaurs Couldn't Stick Out Theirs Tongues, New Study Shows

Reconstructions of dinosaurs at theme parks and museums often show their tongues waving — a feature that is completely incorrect. According to new research, published in the journal PLoS ONE, dinosaur tongues were probably rooted to the bottoms of ...

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Dinosaurs Couldn’t Stick Out Theirs Tongues, New Study Shows | Paleontology | Sci-News.com


1862 - The U.S. Congress authorized the Medal of Honor. 


1870 - The first rotary can opener with a cutting wheel was patented by William W. Lyman. 


1912 - The first foreign-made film to premiere in America, "Queen Elizabeth", was shown. 


1933 - A minimum wage of 40 cents an hour was established in the U.S. 


1954 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a highway modernization program, with costs to be shared by federal and state governments.

1954 - Elvis Presley signed his first recording contract and quit his job as a truck driver. The contract was with Sun Records. 

1957 - The U.S. surgeon general, Leroy E. Burney, reported that there was a direct link between smoking and lung cancer. 


1960 - Manufacturing began for the Etch A Sketch®

1962 - Rolling Stones made their performance debut at the Marquee Jazz Club in London.


1982 - "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" broke all box-office records by surpassing the $100-million mark of ticket sales in the first 31 days of its opening. 

1984 - Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale named U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of New York to be his running mate. Ferraro was the first woman to run for vice president on a major party ticket. 



DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, July 12

You are a colorful, likable, and intelligent person, but you are not always well understood, probably due to a somewhat contradictory nature. You have a way with words, possess great wit, and your intuition is very strong. If lacking confidence, you tend to get into a rut; but at your best, you embrace your spontaneity. Your life path is not always easy, but with age and experience, you learn how to avoid worrying excessively about the future. Famous people born today:

1817 Henry David Thoreau, American naturalistand pacifist (Walden Pond), born in Concord, Massachusetts (d. 1862)

1854 George Eastman, American inventor (Kodak camera, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company), born in Waterville, New York (d. 1932)

1904 Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet (Residence on Earth-Nobel 1971), born in Parral, Chile (d. 1973)

1920 Pierre Berton, Canadian author (War of 1812), born in Whitehorse, Yukon (d. 2004)

1943 Christine McVie, English rock vocalist(Fleetwood Mac-Got A Hold on Me), born in Bouth, England

READERS INFO

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1817 -

 
Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862)

Thoreau was an American essayist, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, and historian. A leading transcendentalist, Thoreau is best known for his book Walden, a reflection 
upon simple living in natural surroundings, and an essay 
on "Civil Disobedience"

2.

Bay Jammin’ Concert & Cinema Series 2018

Jul 12-13, 2018 | Jul 19-20, 2018 

Cole Park Amphitheater|101 N Shoreline Blvd 

Whether you’re a music enthusiast or a movie aficionado, the Bay Jammin’ Concert & Cinema Series has everyone in Corpus Christi, Texas, covered. The concert series began in 1989 and takes place during the summer. It showcases a wide variety of live music from Texas and local musicians. The cinema series began in 2003 and takes place from spring to fall. It features the screening of an assortment of family-friendly movies.

further information: Here's the schedule for free movies, live concerts at Cole Park at 2018 Bay Jammin' series

3.

New York Asian Film Festival 2018

Jun 29 - Jul 13, 2018 | New York, NY

Film Society of Lincoln Center|165 W 65th St 

Founded in 2002, the New York Asian Film Festival is a multiple-day event that features some of the finest films being made in the Asian film world. While most showcased works come from Eastern and Southeast Asia, the festival is also known for displaying Indian and Pakistani productions. In addition to the film screenings and distribution of excellence awards, the event is known for its guest speakers and elaborate introductions.

further information: SVA Theatre - 17th New York Asian Film Festival

4.

Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2018

Jul 7 - Aug 3, 2018 | Honolulu, HI 

Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art|900 S Beretania St

The Honolulu Surf Film Festival celebrates Hawaii’s rich surfing history by exploring classic and contemporary works of surf film. The event runs for most of the month of July, with films that span a wide range of styles including features, shorts and documentaries. In addition to the numerous film screenings, the festival features a panel discussion about the art of surf filmmaking, where guests can interact with industry experts.

further information: Honolulu Museum of Art » Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2018



Pictures of the day

1437: Jan van Eyck - Lucca Madonna 

CHALLENGING JOURNEY

This photograph was taken from Dhaka’s airport rail station during the Eid vacation. People were returning to their village homes to spend Eid with families, and the rush at the last hour was immense. One man caught my attention: he was dangling on a train’s handle with his family, trying to get inside the train. At that time, rain started and the train began to slowly move. The family had tickets to board the train, but couldn’t get to their seats. There are many people like him, who come to Dhaka for work—leaving their families and home villages—so when they get vacation, they don’t want to miss the opportunity to spend time with dear ones, no matter what. Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

knit
thanks, Heide

Ocean Socks

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Anime style skirt

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Towel Topper

knit

thanks, Emma

We indulged on these fancy figs - the ones I can buy here are not as jammy and sweet but still delicious and so beautiful to look at - object d'art in themselves - I'm totally inspired by them hence this knitted version!

I used 3.75mm (US 5) straight needles with Drops Bomull-Lin yarn in off-white and embroidered with single strands taken from 6 stranded embroidery thread
Beginning at the stalk end
In MC cast on 5sts
Rows 1-3 Beg. with a p row st st 3 rows
Row 4 inc) K1, kfb 3 times, k1 - 8sts
Row 5 P
Row 6 inc) [k2, kfb] twice, k2 - 10sts
Row 7 P
Row 8 inc) [K1, kfb] 5 times - 15sts
Row 9 P
Row 10 inc) kfb 15 times - 30sts
Rows 11-17 Beg. with a p row st st 7 rows
Row 18 dec) [K4, k2 tog] 5 times - 25sts
Row 19 P
Row 20 dec) [K3, k2 tog] 5 times - 20sts
Row 21 P 
Row 22 dec) [K2, k2 tog] 5 times - 15sts
Row 23 P 
Row 24 dec) [K1, k2 tog] 5 times - 10sts
Row 25 P2 tog across - 5sts
Cut yarn, thread end through rem 5 sts, pull up and secure - mattress sew up seam stuffing at same time.
Work many short stitches in fig colour shades all over the fruit - there is no particular method as long as each stitch is worked in a similar direction - I think of it similar to machine embroidery only by hand!
Note: this makes a round fig - if you want the effect of a cut fig then push in one side as you work embroidery over it 

crochet

thanks, Rosa

Klara the mermaid

crochet

thanks, June

Drawstring Bag

crochet

Granny Squared Crochet Top
crochet

Pretzel Pillow

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Baby Humpback Whale

RECIPE

thanks, Shirley

Easy Pickled Eggs (No Canning Required)

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Molly

Easy Slowcooked Meatloaf

SWEETS

thanks, Shelley

Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

Popsicle Stick Playing Cards

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PUZZLE

Meerkat Jigsaw Puzzle

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SUDOKU ... very hard

solution:

QUOTE

Menopause sucks.

CLEVER

Crafty Water Raft

This easy DIY pool floatie for your dog is a fun water raft that won’t deflate. To make it, you’ll need five large pool noodles (4-1/2-inch diameter ), 2 medium-sized noodles (2-1/4-inch diameter), 6 ft of 1/2-inch PVC pipe and 36 feet of nylon cord.

NO! We Don’t want any Magazine Subscriptions! 

EYE OPENER

thanks, Marcy

Simple Way to Weave in Tails as You Knit