Lighthouse Day - August 7, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Lighthouse Day

A light that shines in the darkness to protect and alert. Sounds like something one would say about that friend or mentor whom helps us in the hardest of times, but alas, this is not that reference. This is a reference to the silent, but bright, guardians of our coastlines and ships, the majestic lighthouse.

History of Lighthouse Day

The lighthouse has been a staple of culture in the world since we built boats to sail the seas. Protection from fog, reefs, rocks and other hazards of the coastline have been signaled by these monoliths of light, even before the advent of electricity. Surprisingly, large fires were lit in the top of the early lighthouses, so ship captains knew not to sail to close to them in order to avoid dangers to their ships.

Some even used early forms of light refraction to make the light spread farther out to see – mirrors were used in some cases, but in many it was actually metal polished to a shine that was used as mirrors were not as easily come by as they are today.

Electricity and the light bulb paved the way for current lighthouses – the rotating beam of light that is done with some creative positioning of mirrors, glass and a motor to spin a curved mirror in a circle around the light bulb. This effect channels the light outwards in a beam, rotating around and around to catch the eye, and help the light pierce the fog.

thanks for all the summer blooms and the "Beyond the Bulbs photos, Patty

Word of the Day

morganatic
Definition:	(adjective) Of or being a legal marriage between a person of royal or noble birth and a partner of lower rank, in which it is agreed that no titles or estates of the royal or noble partner are to be shared by the partner of inferior rank nor by any of the offspring of the marriage.
Synonyms:	left-handed
Usage:	Lola Montes, a dancer, became the morganatic wife of King Louis of Bavaria and was created Countess of Landsfeld.

Idiom of the Day

the other side  — Existence after death; the world of the afterlife.

About Hildene

The Lincoln Family Home

His father was born in a log cabin and called from the humblest rank in life to preside over our nation during the most momentous period of its history. One generation later, Robert Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, became Chairman of the Pullman Company, the largest manufacturing corporation at the turn of the 20th century. He built his Georgian Revival mansion in 1905 in the scenic village of Manchester. It became home to only Lincoln descendants until 1975, longer than any other Lincoln residence. It is the Great American Story.

This Day in History

Hermine Braunsteiner Becomes First Nazi Extradited from the US (1973)

Nicknamed the "Stomping Mare" for her violent kicking of prisoners, Braunsteiner was a Nazi concentration camp guard during WWII. After the war, she spent a brief period in jail for war crimes before marrying an American and becoming a US citizen. In 1964, she was confronted at her home in New York by a reporter tipped off about her past by Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. When her role in the war came to light, she was stripped of her citizenship and extradited to West Germany.

John Heathcoat (1783)

Heathcoat was not the first person to invent a lace making machine, but his apparatus was the first to produce an exact imitation of handmade pillow lace. Patented in 1809, it was the most complex textile machine then in existence. Heathcoat decided to capitalize on his invention by opening a lace mill, but textile workers, angry that they were being replaced by machines, attacked and destroyed it in 1816. Undeterred, he opened a new mill elsewhere.

Côte d'Ivoire Independence Day

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) was granted independence from France on August 7, 1960. It had been a French colony since 1893. Independence Day is a national holiday in Ivory Coast, celebrated with parades, dancing, and fireworks.

Gold lunar module replica stolen from museum still missing

It's been just over a year since a thief broke into the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Ohio and stole an 18-karat gold replica of the Apollo 11 lunar module and other artifacts that have yet to be recovered or suspects arrested. The replicas created by ...
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1782 - George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart. 


1888 - Theophilus Van Kannel received a patent for the revolving door. 


1959 - The U.S. launched Explorer 6, which sent back a picture of the Earth. 


1974 - French stuntman Philippe Petit walked a tightrope strung between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. 


1999 - Tony Gwynn (San Diego Padres) got his 3,000th hit of his major league career. 


2003 - Stephen Geppi bought a 1963 G.I. Joe prototype for $200,000.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, August 7

You are a person who is very concerned with balance so that you always aim to be fair. Even so, you are in fact given to excess and at times you can be quite indulgent, as you love all the good things in life. You are charismatic with a friendly, communicative matter but also a highly developed spiritual or imaginative side that others might not always know about. In love, you can sometimes be impulsive, as you follow your heart and not always logic, as logical as you are in other areas of life. You might notice that you are more accountable than most when things go wrong. Famous people born today: 

1560 Elizabeth Báthory, Hungarian countess and serial killer, born in Nyírbátor, Hungary (d. 1614)

1742 Nathanael Greene, American military leader (major general during the American Revolutionary War), born in Potowomut, Rhode Island (d. 1786)

1876 Mata Hari [Margaretha Geertruida Zelle], Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan and convicted German WWI spy, born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands (d. 1917)

1903 Louis Leakey, British paleoanthropologist and archaeologist (1964 Richard Hooper Medal), born in Kabete, Kenya (d. 1972)

1975 Charlize Theron, South African actress (Mad Max, The Cider House Rules, Monster), born in Benoni, Transvaal

READERS INFO

1.

Miami Spice 2018

Aug 1 - Sep 30, 2018 | Miami, FL 

Miami Spice is a summer culinary festival that highlights some of Miami's finest restaurants. Participating restaurants provide guests with a prix fixe menu, which includes an appetizer, entree and dessert at an extremely discounted price. Guests are also rewarded with offers such as brunch specials, hotel discounts and happy hours from certain Miami Spice establishments who choose to sweeten the deal that much more. The promotion gives participants the unique opportunity to sample from a variety of fine dining restaurants and get the VIP experience without breaking the bank.

further information: Miami Spice | Greater Miami & Beaches

2.

De Leon Peach & Melon Festival & Tractor Pulls 2018

Aug 7-11, 2018 | De Leon, TX 

This festival encompasses so many different facets of family fun that you may be disappointed that you didn’t have time to accomplish absolutely everything it offers. It kicks off with a pageant, then transitioning into a bunch of activities such as stuffing your face with food, parades, live music, truck and tractor pulls. Oh yeah, don’t forget the focus of this festival: melons. You’ll devour them by the slice, spit seeds and have an absolute blast with the family.

further information: Home Page De Leon Peach

3.

Minot Great Tomato Festival 2018

Aug 8, 2018 | Minot, ND |

North Dakota State Fair Center|2005 E Burdick Expy

If the simple tasting of a fresh picked pleases you, juicy tomato, then the Minot Great Tomato Festival, which was founded in 1989, might just give you a fantastic freak out. The indoor picnic includes a menu ripe with tomato-themed dishes, a silent auction and live music. The event helps more than your taste buds; festival proceeds assist various organizations.

further information: Welcome

Formal Gardens at Hildene, Manchester

Pictures of the day

The rufous-tailed flycatcher(Myiarchus validus) is a species of tyrant flycatcher endemic to Jamaica.

Church Tree

“This photo was taken near Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, in an area where Kenya’s famous Maasai tribe lives. On the left side of the tree, a small house is present, fenced in by a wall of assembled acacia branches.” Maasailand in southern Kenya

Floral arrangements at Hildene are gathered from the grounds and from the gardens of locals and changed out every other day.

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Mr. & Mrs. Sock Monkey Free Download

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Jeanie Tee Knitting Pattern

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White trash black swimsuit

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Girl Time Tunic

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Double Knit Blanket

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Air Force Afghan Chart

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Child's Small Bag With Pocket pattern by Silvi Veale

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Lily Sugar'n Cream Summer Top

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Petal Stitch Sarong

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Back-to-School Teacher's Treat



RECIPE

thanks, Sylvia

Black Bean Hummus 2 cloves garlic 1 can black beans (drained; reserve liquid) 4 T. reserved liquid 3 T. lime juice (fresh is best) 2 T. tahini 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. hot or smoked paprika 10 manzilla olives

Put all in a blender, processing until creamy and smooth. Sprinkle with more paprika, and garnish with olives, if you like. You may also use chick peas for a change. Garnish with roasted red pepper, if you like.

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Amy

Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

SWEETS

thanks, Shelley

Coconut Sugar Caramel Corn

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ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS ... sewing

Cute Sheep Cushion

Home and Garden DIY Ideas, Photos and Answers

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... art

thanks, Kris

Painted twig and pipe cleaner wall art

PUZZLE

Heart Cake Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

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SUDOKU ... medium

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CLEVER

Using two microfiber cloths, four small binder clips and a pair of kitchen tongs, you can make a slatted blind cleaner.

Simply wrap a microfiber cloth around each tong and place a binder clip on each end to keep the cloth on the tong.

Close the tongs on each slate and slide across.

When your done, up-clip the cloths and throw them into the washer.

EYE OPENER

Saw an interview with the manager of the last Blockbuster store in the USA a few weeks ago. So I thought to share this article written last week. The manager said she was surprised to be the last store because she always felt that Alaska would be their last stronghold as it is (according to her) very expensive to get the internet etc.

America has just one Blockbuster left