Tattoo Day July 17, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Tattoo Day

“I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach.”
~ Kat Von D

There is something about permanently etching a story into your flesh that draws the heart and inspires the mind. Tattoos tell a tale of who we were, who we are, and sometimes of just where we’re going. They’ve served important roles in cultures all around the world, and continue to have evolving meanings in our modern age. Tattoo Day celebrates the august history of skin art and its ever-evolving place in society.

History of Tattoo Day
The history of Tattoo Day is as ancient as the tattoo itself, with examples being found far into prehistoric times preserved in mummified flesh. It is entirely possible that tattoos are even older than the oldest physical skin evidence we’ve discovered, as tools that clearly seem to be made for giving tattoos have been found through archaeology.

In Egypt, women were the primary canvas for tattoos and they were used for all purposes you can imagine. From indications of religion and status, or as punishment, and even to help the healing process. In China tattoos were largely held to be a practice of barbarism, and are frequently associated with folk heroes and criminals, an association brought into practice when men who were convicts would have the kanji for “criminal” tattooed on their face.

In the modern world the story of the tattoo is just as varied and convoluted. People are fascinated with tattoos, and more people are getting them every year, yet workplaces tend to say that they must be covered in order for you to work. That’s supposing that having one doesn’t cost you the job to begin with. Tattoo Day raises awareness about tattoos and their ancient and respected history and seeks to change the view the world has for them.

thanks for the giggles, Jane

Word of the Day

exhalation
Definition:	(noun) The act of expelling air from the lungs.
Synonyms:	breathing out, expiration
Usage:	He drew the first whiff of smoke deep into his lungs and expelled it in a long and lingering exhalation.

He was born in hospital room 1940.

Idiom of the Day

odd duck  — A rather unusual, strange, or peculiar person.

A coat of paint.

This Day in History

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project: First Docking of Russian and US Spacecrafts (1975)

The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was the first joint flight of the US and Soviet space programs. Its primary purpose was symbolic, to show that the two superpowers were easing the tensions of their Space Race. The two mission commanders exchanged the first international handshake in space through the open hatch of the Soyuz. Though American Deke Slayton had been selected for the Mercury mission in the 1950s, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was his first flight into space. 

Ismail I (1487)

The young Ismail I went into hiding after his father's death and emerged at age 14 to proclaim himself Shah of Iran. Despite his youth, he was able to reunify Iran and establish the Safavid Empire, which remained intact until 1736. Ismail converted Iran from the Sunni to the Shi'a sect of Islam, drawing the ire of Selim I, the Sunni sultan of the Ottoman Empire, who wrote Ismail belligerent letters before invading Iran.

Alpenfest

At an altitude of 1,348 feet, Gaylord is one of the highest incorporated communities in Michigan. Gaylord receives nearly 150 inches of snow each year, and the town's annual Alpenfest is a celebration of summer. A highlight of the festival is the "Burning of the Boogg." People write their troubles on slips of paper and place them in the Boogg—a 300-pound, 10-foot-high monster—which is then burned, giving spectators a chance to watch their troubles literally go up in smoke. The festival also boasts a number of outdoor cafes which host "the World's Largest Coffee Break."

Something Big Crashed into Uranus and Changed It Forever

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Something Big Crashed into Uranus and Changed It Forever


1867 - Harvard School of Dental Medicine was established in Boston, MA. It was the first dental school in the U.S. 


1917 - The British royal family adopted the Windsor name.


1954 - The Brooklyn Dodgers made history as the first team with a majority of black players.

1954 - The first Newport Jazz Festival was held at the Newport Casino, in Newport, RI.


1955 - Disneyland opened in Anaheim, CA. 

1968 - The Beatles’ feature-length cartoon, "Yellow Submarine," premiered at the London Pavilion. 


1997 - After 117 years, the Woolworth Corp. closed its last 400 stores. 


1998 - Biologists reported that they had deciphered the genome (genetic map) of the syphilis bacterium. 


2008 - In China, construction of the Shanghai World Financial Center was completed. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, July 17

You are versatile and are clever enough to wrap your brain around virtually anything you want to understand. You are an odd mix of progressive and traditional, as you can certainly identify injustices and root for the underdog, but you can be very stubborn in your own ways of thinking, balking at change just for the sake of change. You are extraordinarily intelligent and a very interesting conversationalist. You see things through! Famous people born today: 

1763 John Jacob Astor [Johann Jakob Astor] German-American businessman (first multi-millionaire in the United States), born in Walldorf, Electoral Palatinate, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1848)

1889 Erle Stanley Gardner, American detective writer (Perry Mason), born in Malden, Massachusetts (d. 1970)

1899 James Cagney, American actor (Yankee Doodle Dandy), born in NYC, New York

1917 Phyllis Diller, American comedienne and actress (Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number), born in Lima, Ohio (d. 2012)

1920 Gordon Gould, American physicist (inventor of the laser), born in NYC, New York (d. 2005)

1921 Toni Stone [Marcenia Lyle Alberga], American baseball player (first woman to play in a men's league), born in St. Paul, Minnesota (d. 1996)

1947 Camilla Parker Bowles (Duchess of Cornwall), wife of Prince Charles, born in London, England

1954 Angela Merkel, German politician, Chancellor of Germany (2005-), born in Hamburg, West Germany

READERS INFO

1.

Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California on this day in 1955.

 

Walt Disney (far right) delivering his opening day speech.

2.

Stockton Beer Week 2018

Jul 13-22, 2018 | Stockton, CA

Raise a pint of your favorite microbrew to Stockton Beer Week in Stockton, California. The week-long suds-soaked event features dozens of California breweries serving up their signature ales and their latest beer creations, a beer fun run/walk, beer dinners, beer-themed movie nights and seminars with craft beer experts.

further information: Stockton Beer Week

3.

Tales of the Cocktail 2018

Jul 17-22, 2018 | New Orleans, LA 

Tales of the Cocktail is an event designed to indulge those who enjoy the culture and history of liquor and spirits. People who enjoy a well-mixed drink and those who make it their responsibility to prepare the best of the best come together at this annual celebration. This spirited July event is designed to educate people about different types of liquors and how to use them in new and innovative concoctions. Those who work in the industry can network with peers throughout the event, and everyone can explore new creations and interesting twists on old standards. The event also features plenty of meetings, discussions, showcases and lectures on the intricacies of mixing drinks, and an award show caps off the festivities and recognizes those who have made the biggest contributions to the field as well as the craftsmen who bring the most impressive additions to the convention.

further information: Tales of the Cocktail

4.

Kla Ha Ya Days 2018

Jul 18-22, 2018 | Snohomish, WA

Serving as a summer staple for the last 100+ years, the annual Kla Ha Ya Days in Snohomish, Washington, is an annual event packed with family-friendly attractions and activities. The nine-day extravaganza features a “frogtastic” kids fair, a frog jump contest, a parade, live musical performances, river runs, classic motorcycle and car shows, a farmer's market and wine tastings.

further information: Kla Ha Ya Days Festival

Stop imagining.

Pictures of the day


A diagram showing a side and underside view of an 18-wheeler semi-trailer truck with an enclosed cargo space. The underside view shows the arrangement of the wheels, and in blue, the axles, drive shaft, and differentials.

The numbered parts are:

1. tractor unit
2. semi-trailer (detachable)
3. engine compartment
4. cabin
5. sleeper (not present in all trucks)
6. air dam
7. fuel tanks
8. fifth-wheel coupling
9. enclosed cargo space
10. landing gear (legs for when semi-trailer is detached)
11. tandem axles

RYAN HUGHES, 13

Zip-line adventure. This photo was taken right after she jumped off a wooden ledge.

Because the B is after it.

knit

thanks, Violet

Paulina pattern

knit

thanks, Emily

Diamond Lace Kimono pattern by Kaitlin Blasing

knit

Knit Owl Phone Cozy

knit

Girl Halter Top

knit

How to Knit a corner to corner baby blanket with FREE pattern

Time!
crochet
thanks, Emma

Sandy Beach Summer Vest

crochet
thanks, Ann

Carry-All Bag One Skein Wonder

crochet

Rustic Crochet Stacking Baskets

crochet

Aida Shrug

crochet

Lyn's Round Ripple Afghan

Trouble.

RECIPE

Pizza in a Jar

Y?

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Marge

Chili Cheese Dogs in the Slow Cooker or Oven 

One. You're only born once!

SWEETS ... vegan

thanks, Shelley

Vegan 'Cheesy' Popcorn Recipe

A dentist!

ADULT COLORING

You're in second place. You didn't pass the person in first.

CRAFTS

thanks, Karen

Stenciled Garden Stepping Stones

One. After that, it isn't empty!

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts

thanks, Iris

Make a Doll Face Necklace

When you are eating a watermelon!

PUZZLE

Dragon Faucet Jigsaw Puzzle

Your back

WORD SEARCH

adopt carrier cavern connection cover dangerous elephant explore

fence fleet four immediate insist layout leadership

mate month movie naive need oppressive

participate peat periodical plan power rage rear

same smooth snood sport tense vowel weird whole woos

Remove the 's' from 'seven' to make it 'even.'

SUDOKU ... hard

solution:

A plant (photosynthesis).

QUOTE

thanks, Helen

Because he saw the salad dressing!

It wanted better buns.

CLEVER

Are you planning on getting a kitten, but you already have an older, grumpier cat at home? 

Give the kitten a bath before you introduce them to each other. Then brush it with the older cat's brush. The scent of the older cat will now be on the kitten, creating a better relationship.

His mother.

This very question was asked by a character (Archie Bunker?) on All in the Family.... At the time, it was told to describe some kind of sexism, I believe. However, I remember that I did NOT get the answer in a reasonable time. Guess what? My own mother was a doctor (endocrinologist) at the time!!!

EYE OPENER

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