Train Your Brain Day - October 13, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Train Your Brain Day

Your strongest muscle & worst enemy is your mind. Train it well.

Anonymous

Every day we have one “muscle” that can’t be taken away from us, it shapes everything we do and how we experience the world around us. In actuality, it isn’t an actual muscle, but it is easily more powerful than even the strongest muscle. Our mind can make us sick, or make us well, it can drive us to see deception and paranoia in the actions of others, or simply other humans just trying to get along in life. Train Your Brain Day recognizes the power of the mind, and how training it to be positive can change our lives as a whole.

History of Train Your Brain Day

Train Your Brain Day was created to bring attention to, and celebrate, the incredible power of the mind. Whether you look at the ‘power of the mind’ as being the ability to come up with creative new things, solve math equations, and design towering skyscrapers, or as the ability to change the way we feel and think about ourselves and others, it’s undeniable that the mind is a powerful tool and weapon. Every day we train our mind, teaching it how to react to situations, telling it what it’s capable of, and even how to interpret the feelings and actions of others.

With its ability to have such a profound effect on our lives, we should be taking the time to hone and sharpen our minds every day. Thoughts and patterns can become ingrained in our mind, so choosing what and how we think is of vital importance if we want to have the best and most positively lived life we can. Train Your Brain Day reminds you that how you feel, what you think, and how you react to the world is a choice, train your brain to make the best ones.

Word of the Day

off-key
Definition:	(adjective) Inaccurate in pitch.
Synonyms:	sour, false
Usage:	Her wailing, off-key vocals made me cringe.

Idiom of the Day

sleep like a baby  — To experience a very deep and restful sleep; to sleep soundly.

This Day in History

Young Readers Get Their First Taste of Paddington Bear (1958)

Michael Bond first introduced Paddington Bear to the world in his 1958 children's book A Bear Called Paddington. Paddington, a polite immigrant bear from Darkest Peru, is taken in by the Brown family after they find him in a London train station. A variety of books feature the well-meaning bear, whose adventures have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. An award-winning TV show helped the series retain its popularity well into the 1990s.

Rudolf Ludwig Karl Virchow (1821)

A German pathologist, anthropologist, and statesman, Virchow contributed to nearly every branch of medical science, was a member of the Prussian lower house and later the Reichstag, and was a leader of the liberal party opposed to Bismarck. He coined the terms "thrombosis" and "embolism" and supported emerging ideas on cell division and metabolism. His many contributions earned him the appellation "Father of Modern Pathology." 

Eo e Emalani i Alaka i Festival

This annual outdoor celebration takes place on the second Saturday in October in Koke'e State Park, Kaua'i, Hawaii. It is a joyous commemoration of the journey of Queen Emma Naea Rooke in 1871 to the upper reaches of Kilohana Viewpoint. At the festival, a woman from the Halau and an entourage re-enacts Queen Emma's entrance to the mountain meadow, where they are greeted by hula dancers who offer ancient chants and special dances to the party. The day's activities also include demonstrations of local crafts, including lauhala (fan and matt) weaving and Ni'ihau shell lei-making. 

Drunk birds are causing havoc in a Minnesota town. Police say they'll sober up soon.

Police in Gilbert, Minn., are warning residents about a group of youthful residents unable to handle their alcohol. They've been drifting around town looking disoriented, narrowly avoiding getting hit by cars. But these aren't teenagers getting drunk. Instead, it's ...

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Drunk birds are causing havoc in a Minnesota town. Police say they’ll sober up soon.

1792 - The cornerstone of the Executive Mansion was laid in Washington, DC. The building became known as the White House in 1818. 

1843 - B'nai B'rith, the Jewish organization, was founded by Henry Jones and eleven others in New York City, NY. 


1953 - An ultrasonic burglar alarm was patented by Samuel Bagno.

1963 - In Britain, the Beatles appeared on the ITV's "Sunday Night at the Palladium." It was their first appearance on a major TV show. 


1967 - The first game of the new American Basketball Association was played. 


1995 - Walt Disney World Resort admitted its 500-millionth guest. 


2010 - Near Copiapó, Chile, 33 miners were trapped underground in San José Mine. The miners were rescued after 69 days underground. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 13

You have a sharp mind and a great love of debate, justice, and the law. Always seeking answers and balance, you are inquisitive and not afraid to express contrary opinions, yet you do so in a rather tactful manner. You are both practical and responsible. Not afraid of hard work, you can be quite successful in your career, although you need a strong sense that you are moving forward in order to feel motivated. If you are expressing a tendency to scatter your energies, it's a sure sign that you are lacking this kind of motivation. With your quiet demeanor, it might surprise people who don't know you well that you possess strong convictions. Famous people born today:

1902 Arna Bontemps, American poet (100 years of negro freedom), born in Alexandria, Louisiana (d. 1973)

1925 Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister(Conservative: 1979-90), born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England (d. 2013)

1962 Jerry Rice, NFL wide receiver (San Francisco 49ers), born in Starkville, Mississippi

1971 Sacha Baron Cohen, British comedian and actor (Ali G, Borat), born in London, England

1996 Joshua Wong, Chinese activist (Demosistō), born in Hong Kong

READERS INFO

1.

1986 - 

Rita Levi-Montalcini’s ( 1908 - 2015) pioneering work on nerve growth earned her the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Her contribution: human beings develop from a single cell that divides to form new cells. These new cells then also further divide and multiply. Little by little, different types of cells with different functions are formed. Rita Levi-Montalcini has contributed to our knowledge of how this process works. In 1952 she succeeded in isolating a substance harvested from tumors in mice that caused vigorous nervous system growth in chicken embryos. The discovery of what are now known as growth factors has provided a deeper understanding of medical problems like deformities, senile dementia, delayed wound healing, and tumor diseases. Rita Levi-Montalcini died aged 103 years, thereby becoming the longest-living Nobel Laureate. Rita Levi-Montalcini’s pioneering work on nerve growth earned her the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

2.

1950 - 

Actor James "Jimmy" Stewart starred in Harvey, a movie about an eccentric man and his unlikely friendship with a giant invisible rabbit. The drama was based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name and earned Stewart his fourth Best Actor Academy Award nomination. Stewart enjoyed a long and storied career in the motion picture business, taking roles in over 80 films throughout his lifetime. From his humble beginnings in a musical comedy troupe while studying architecture at Princeton University to becoming a household name, James Stewart touched millions of lives with his heartfelt portrayals of some of the world's favorite characters.

Fresh from college with a degree in architecture, Stewart was faced with one of the harsh realities of the Great Depression: There was virtually no demand for his field of study in the present economic climate. So, he fell back on his acting skills, landing his first Broadway role in Yellow Jack at the age of 26. He moved to Hollywood and soon, working steadily, he nabbed leading roles in such films as You Can't Take It With You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940) and, most notably to a modern audience, It's a Wonderful Life (1946).

His role of George Bailey was allegedly his favorite, and the one for which fans in later decades would know him best. Frank Capra's "feature-length Christmas card" (as it was referred to in Stewart's New York Times obituary in 1997) was deemed too sentimental by moviegoers of postwar America, but has become a mainstay in holiday traditions across the country. After Harvey, Stewart would go on to work with countless world-class directors, co-stars and screenwriters, and even lent his voice's distinctive timbre to the 1991 animated hit An American Tail: Fievel Goes West, his final film credit.

3.

2016 -

TODAY: Bob Dylan wins the Nobel Prize in Literature.

4.

Indianapolis Festival of Faiths 2018

Oct 14, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza|431 N Meridian St

Inspired by the work of activist Thomas Merton, the Festival of Faiths is a celebration of the arts, global consciousness and spiritual expression. Established teachers and spiritual leaders gather with festival goers to listen and participate in this five-day event. Guests are given the opportunity to interact with honored guests as well as witness spoken word, theatre and live music performances.

further information: Indy Festival of Faiths

5.

California Freethought Day 2018

Oct 14, 2018 | Sacramento, CA

California State Capitol Building|1100 L St

Freethought Day in Sacramento, California, creates a fun, fair-like atmosphere to bring together serious thought leaders in education and activism. It's a conference at its roots, but you’ll also find plenty of live entertainment and family activities for everyone to enjoy, including the Camp Quest Family Fun Zone featuring engaging crafts for the little ones. The event additionally features guest speakers, an author’s panel and a Q&A session that explores various subjects.

further information: California Freethought Day 2018



Pictures of the day

The puma (Puma concolor, or Felis concolor) is a type of large hunting cat found in North and South America. It is also known by the regional names of cougar, mountain lion, panther, catamount and painted cat. Pumas have the largest distribution range of any New World land animal, spanning 110 degrees of latitude.

98 UNPROCESSED FOODS CUT INTO PERFECT CUBES

 

Award-winning design studio Lernert & Sander were commissioned by Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant to make a photograph for their special issue about Food. The studio transformed 98 unprocessed foods into perfect cubes of 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (.98x.98x.98 in).

knit, Halloween
thanks, Vicky

Pumpkin Bag

knit

thanks, Nancy

French Macaroon pattern by The Noble Thread

knit

Toe-Up Toddler Socks pattern by Gen Nielsen

knit

Seamless Round Yoke Fisherman's Cardigan pattern by Elaine Phillips

knit

Oatmeal Leg Warmers pattern by Esther Kate

crochet, Halloween

thanks, Julie

I'll Put A Spell On You

crochet
thanks, Gabby

Geometric Clutch

crochet

Unique Lace Poncho

crochet

Crochet: New Socks & Fabulous Yarn

crochet

Cuddle Baby Cables Blanket

RECIPE ... Halloween

thanks, Shelley

Orange Pumpkin Bread Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Stacy

Slow Cooker Paprika Chicken Recipe

SWEETS ... Halloween

thanks, Anita

Dracula Dentures Are A Halloween Party MUST

ADULT COLORING ... Halloween

CRAFTS ... Halloween

thanks, Zoey
DIY: Simple Halloween Spider Headband | Julep

				DIY: Simple Halloween Spider Headband | Julep Written by Sara Albers and Melissa Fenlon of Alice & Lois Do you have 10 minutes? Because that’s all it takes to make this super simple Halloween headband.
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween cooking

Little Runt Pizza

fahrenheit350

Utilize the leftover candy your little runts will be enjoying this season.

Sugar Cookie Pizza Crust

This is the best brown sugar, sugar cookie!

¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
Beat with mixer until incorporated

Add
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Mix until mixture turns a a light tan

Stir in
2 ¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon baking soda

Refrigerate for ½ hour to firm
Roll out to ¼" thickness
Cut with round cookie cutter
Bake at F350°, 5-10 minutes
Cool on wire rack

Pizza Sauce and Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cake Frosting, plus ¼ cup to ½ cup additional powdered sugar
Reserve a small amount of frosting to dye orange, to resemble cheese, and spoon into plastic bag for piping with a tiny tiny tip
Dye remainder of frosting red, to resemble tomato pizza sauce, and spread over tops of cookies

Toppings
Mod podge of your choicest Halloween candy, such as Runts, Smarties, M&M's, Nerds, Skittles...
Press onto tops of cookies over pizza sauce frosting, finish by drizzling cheese frosting over candy

PUZZLE

Flower Droop Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

abort athletics blindness blink breast clap clinic

deep desire destroy easily employ extract force forecast

giant glide gorge horse import information

kill lags lethal look mite monitor murder

nerve option pies place polar power

rags seer slide snit tease think

SUDOKU ... very hard

solution:

QUOTE

thanks for some Halloween pics, Shelley

CLEVER

Remove dried paint from your skin:

Pour a small amount of olive oil onto a cloth and rub the painted areas thoroughly with olive oil. Rinse clean with water. The paint is gone and your hands will be smoother than ever!

EYE OPENER

thanks for Words from the Past, Valerie

Mergatroyd! . . .Do you remember that word? Would you believe the email spell checker did not recognize Mergatroyd?Heavens to Mergatroyd!

The other day a not so elderly (I say 75) lady said something to her son about driving a Jalopy and he looked at her quizzically and said "What the heck is a Jalopy?"He never heard of the word jalopy!! She knew she was old. But not that old.

Well, I hope you are Hunky Dory after you read this and chuckle.

About a month ago, I illuminated some old expressions that have become obsolete because of the inexorable march of technology. These phrases included "Don't touch that dial,“ 

”Carbon copy,“

”You sound like a broken record“ 

and ”Hung out to dry."

Back in the olden days we had a lot of 'moxie.' 

We'd put on our best 'bib and tucker' to' straighten up and fly right'. Heavens to Betsy! Gee willikers! Jumping Jehoshaphat! Holy Moley! We were 'in like Flynn' and 'living the life of Riley'', and even a regular guy couldn't accuse us of being a knucklehead, a nincompoop or a pill. Not for all the tea in China!

Back in the olden days, life used to be swell, but when's the last time anything was swell? Swell has gone the way of beehives, pageboys, spats, knickers, fedoras, poodle skirts, saddle shoes and pedal pushers...AND DON'T FORGET.... Saddle Stitched Pants.

Oh, my aching back!  Kilroy was here, but he isn't anymore. We wake up from what surely has been just a short nap, and before we can say, Well, I'll be 'a monkey's uncle!' or, ‘this is a 'fine kettle of fish'!

We discover that the words we grew up with, the words that seemed omnipresent, as oxygen, have vanished with scarcely a notice from our tongues and our pens and our keyboards. Poof, go the words of our youth, the words we've left behind.  We blink, and they're gone. Where have all those great phrases gone?  

The milkman did it. Hey! It's your nickel. Don't forget to pull the chain. Knee high to a grasshopper. Well, Fiddlesticks!  Going like sixty.  I'll see you in the funny papers. Don't take any wooden nickels. Wake up and smell the roses.

It turns out there are more of these lost words and expressions than Carter has liver pills. This can be disturbing stuff! ("Carter's Little Liver Pills" are gone too!)

We of a certain age have been blessed to live in changeable times. For a child each new word is like a shiny toy, a toy that has no age. We at the other end of the chronological arc have the advantage of remembering there are words that once did not exist and there were words that once strutted their hour upon the earthly stage and now are heard no more, except in our collective memory.  It's one of the greatest advantages of aging. Leaves us to wonder where Superman will find a phone booth . . .  

See ya later, alligator!  

Okidoki

 

WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF THE FABULOUS 40's, 50's and 60's . . . NO ONE WILL EVER HAVE THAT OPPORTUNITY AGAIN. WE WERE GIVEN A PRECIOUS GIFT- OUR MEMORIES.