International Rabbit Day - September 22, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Int'l Rabbit Day

Held on the fourth Saturday or Sunday of September, this annual celebration of the long-eared, short-tailed mammal is not just in the name of the millions of bunnies kept as pets across the Western world, but aims to promote a serious message about animal welfare.

On International Rabbit Day we are encouraged to consider, not only the companionship offered by our favorite hutch-dwellers, but the various ways in which rabbits are harmed by medical and cosmetic testing, hunting, fur farming and, of course, casseroling.

Yes, there is a serious side to International Rabbit Day but you may not be surprised to learn that events are somewhat sporadic – so let your bunny out of its hutch and give it an extra carrot or two (and be sure to plan chicken for the family roast).

Word of the Day

scurvy
Definition:	(adjective) Of the most contemptible kind.
Synonyms:	abject, low-down, scummy, miserable, low
Usage:	It was a scurvy trick to play on a helpless old lady, but he was desperate for money and therefore went along with the plan to swindle her out of her life savings.

Idiom of the Day

rip-snorting mad  — Extremely angry and agitated; infuriated.

This Day in History

Shaka Zulu Is Assassinated (1828)

A skilled warrior, Shaka established himself as head of the Zulu circa 1816 and soon made them the dominant power in southeastern Africa. He was ruthless before his mother's death in 1827, but after, he became positively savage. He had at least 7,000 people executed for being insufficiently grief-stricken, put to death any couple found to have conceived during the mourning period, and even slaughtered cows so that their calves would know the loss of a mother.

Anne of Austria, Queen of France (1601)

Neglected by her husband, French King Louis XIII, Anne of Austria stirred up controversy with flirtatious indiscretions. After her seemingly treasonous correspondence with Spain, her husband's principal minister, Cardinal Richelieu, attempted to limit her influence. When Louis died, Anne was declared sole regent of their son, Louis XIV—contrary to her husband's wishes—and strove to ensure his absolute power.

1862 - U.S. President Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. It stated that all slaves held within rebel states would be free as of January 1, 1863. 


1903 - Italo Marchiony was granted a patent for the ice cream cone. 


1927 - In Chicago, IL, Gene Tunney successfully defended his heavyweight boxing title against Jack Dempsey in the famous "long-count" fight. 

1943 - Kate Smith finished her War Bond radio appeal. She had stayed on the air 13 continuous hours and collected $39 million in bond pledges. 


1961 - U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed a congressional act that established the Peace Corps. 


1962 - Bob Dylan made his first appearance at Carnegie Hall. 


1964 - "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." debuted on NBC-TV. 


1967 - The Beatles appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. 


1969 - Willie Mays hit his 600th career home run. 


1985 - The first Farm-Aid concert was held in Champaign, IL. The show raised $10 million for U.S. farmers. 


1998 - Keely Smith received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, September 22

Hard working, capable, and mostly disciplined, you are a person who values that which you have built. Feeling safe and secure are major drives for you, and there is little you want more than to bring harmony into your relationships and environment around you. Your need for communication and mental stimulation is strong, and you are at your best when you are one-on-one. You are somewhat fearful of change, and your life often feels fated. Your attention to detail is outstanding, and you can be a perfectionist. You need a partner who is mentally stimulating, youthful in spirit, interested and interesting. Famous people born today:

1870 Charlotte Cooper, British tennis player (1st female Olympic champion 1900), born in Ealing, England (d. 1966)

1895 Paul Muni, American actor (Angel on My Shoulder, Juarez), born in Lviv, Ukraine (d. 1967)

1927 Tom Lasorda [Thomas], baseball manager (LA Dodgers), born in Norristown, Pennsylvania

1957 Nick Cave, Australian singer-songwriter (Bad Seeds-Murder Ballads), born in Warracknabeal, Victoria

1958 Andrea Bocelli, Italian tenor (The Prayer), born in Lajatico, Italy

READERS INFO

1.

Autumnal equinox

The autumnal equinox is one of two points in Earth’s orbit where the sun creates equal periods of daytime and nighttime across the globe. Many mark it as the first day of the fall. 

2.

National Harvest & Cowboy Festival 2018

Sep 12 - Oct 27, 2018 | Branson, MO

Silver Dollar City|399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy
Every year, Branson, Missouri, plays host to the National Harvest & Cowboy Festival where some of the finest cowboys come to show off their talents in shooting, trick riding and riding stunts. The festival also features craftsmen demonstrating skills harkening back to pioneer days like weaving, soap making and fiddle making. Additionally, guests can explore the work of more than 125 participating craftsmen, taste regional eats and dance to live bluegrass and folk music.

further information: National Crafts & Cowboy Festival | Silver Dollar City

3.

New York City Feast of San Gennaro 2018

Sep 13-23, 2018 | New York, NY 

Mulberry St between Canal St & E Houston St |Mulberry St & Broome St

For over eighty years, the NYC Feast of San Gennaro has been celebrating the legacy and traditions of the early Italian immigrants who called New York City's Little Italy neighborhood home. Festivalgoers can enjoy a variety of attractions including live musical performances, an assortment of delectable authentic Italian cuisine and various parades and processions. Founders of the festival created the event to share the rich heritage of the Italian-American community with the rest of the city.

further information: 2018 Feast of San Gennaro | New York City NYC

4.

Old World Oktoberfest 2018

Sep 19-23, 2018 | Sep 26-30, 2018 | Huntington Beach, CA

Old World Huntington Beach|7561 Center Ave #49

Willkommen to the Old World Oktoberfest in Huntington Beach, California. The lederhosen-clad German celebration off the Pacific coast features steins overflowing with beer, bratwurst bursting out of the bun and accordion and horn-laden German music. Weiner dog races, beer contests and chicken dances are among the featured attractions.

further information: Upcoming EventsOld World German Restaurant





Pictures of the day


Io moon taken by NASA's Galileo probe. This image shows two volcanic eruptions. The one on the horizon is 140km high, the other is 75km high. Io is the innermost of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter. It is named after Io, one of Zeus's many love interests in Greek mythology. 

NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA

Aerial view of the Scenic drive and the beautiful Fall colors of New Hampshire. I used a drone to capture the fall colors that cannot be seen from the road.

knit

thanks, Marilyn

Serrato Scarf Pattern

knit
thanks, Gabby

Braided-Edge Baby Hat pattern by Becky Colvin

knit

http://media.berroco.com/free-pattern-pdf/Berroco_Galilee.pdf?

knit

Knitted Apple Cloth

knit

Damen Basic-Pulli

crochet, vintage

thanks, Patty

Open Mesh Slippers Pattern

crochet

thanks, June

Crochet Drawstring Bag

crochet

Crochet Headband

crochet

Perfect Office Crochet Jacket

crochet

Infinite Circles Crochet Bracelet

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley

All-Purpose Biscuits

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013741-all-purpose-biscuits?

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Gail

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

SWEETS

thanks, Tina

Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Casserole

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

Repurpose a Suitcase Into a Pet Bed

Supplies for DIY Dog Bed:
Thrifted hard shell suitcase
DecoArt Chalky Finish Paint and Stencil
Project Foam
Vintage Keys Duck Fabric
Aleene's Fabric Fusion Tape
(Optional) Stickers

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... sewing

thanks, Grace

project // sew a softie wobbly piggy toy

PUZZLE

Chicken Portrait Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

arrange aware beauty cancel conceal danger dimple

earnest enjoy faded fictitious future handle include

knead links music near notification

pack pages piece place plastic protein relationship rent return

school stand tempo unite unlikely willing

SUDOKU ... medium

solution:

QUOTE

CLEVER

thanks, Sam

DIY Emergency Candle

Every home usually has a stick of butter and extra toilet paper lying around. And coincidentally you can make an emergency candle using just those two materials. First, cut stick of butter in half, each half should burn for about four hours. (You may have to relight it a couple times.) Next, cut a toilet paper square into four squares. Now fold one square diagonally and twist. Make a hole in the stick of butter to the base with a tooth pick and place wick inside. Rub the top of the wick in the butter for starter fuel. Now light. You can also wrap the toilet paper wick around a toothpick so it does not fold over as the emergency candle burns.

thanks, Shelley

EYE OPENER

Artist paints underwear on rocks to protest nudity censorship

Brazilian designer Andre Levy, aka Zhion, paints briefs on random rocks. 

He scatters the rocks around Frankfurt, Germany,