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Celebrate Men Make Dinner Day
A beautiful image isn’t it? Coming home at the end of the day and the wife has dinner all laid out and ready for her hard working husband. Part of the bucolic yesteryear images of the 50’s, when the man worked and the woman stayed home (working harder than him most days!) to keep the house in order and running, it’s not surprising that while the tradition of the wife making dinner has persisted, most of the time it’s as part of a two earner household.
It’s time to start turning that around, and Men Make Dinner Day is just one small step on equally sharing the responsibilities of making a home and life together. Besides, some of the world’s greatest chefs are men, so there certainly isn’t any standing evidence that men are just worse cooks. Men Make Dinner Day is your chance to try out your culinary skills… just remember that ordering take-out isn’t actually ‘making dinner’ boys.
History of Men Make Dinner Day
Men Make Dinner Day was established to help those men that have perhaps never cooked outside of a barbecue, and are a little intimidated by the kitchen. Sandy Sharkey was responsible for the creation of this day, determined that men could be amazing in the kitchen, and help to produce some truly tremendous meals.
They’d met far too many men who were not just inexperienced in the kitchen, but were in fact entirely afraid of the prospect of approaching a kitchen with the intent of preparing a meal. Men Make Dinner Day is your opportunity to get out from in front of the barbecue, and truly amaze your family with a great meal… eventually.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (verb) Be relevant to. | ||
| Synonyms: | concern, bear on, come to, touch on, refer, relate | ||
| Usage: | All the evidence that pertains to the accident was submitted to the court. | ||
thanks, Shelley
Idiom of the Day
run a temperature— To have an abnormally high body temperature (a fever), which is indicative of or caused by illness. |
This Day in History
Ivy Mike: First Successful Test of a Hydrogen Bomb (1952)
Years before the atomic bomb was developed, Edward Teller, Enrico Fermi, and other American nuclear physicists set their sights on developing a weapon with even greater destructive potential—the hydrogen bomb. Their designs would not be realized, however, until after the development of the A-bomb, which is needed to generate the temperatures required to initiate H-bombs' fusion reactions.
Antonio Canova (1757)
| Canova was an Italian sculptor who was extremely influential in the development of neoclassicism. He produced his first important sculpture, Daedalus and Icarus, in 1779 and was accused of making plaster casts from live models because his figures were so realistic. Among his most important commissions were the tombs of Popes Clement XIII and Clement XIV. In 1802, he became court sculptor to Napoleon I in Paris. |
Algeria National Day (Anniversary of the Revolution)
This national holiday, also known as Revolution Day, commemorates the day in 1954 Algerians began their revolution against the French, who had ruled since 1830. Huge crowds of people celebrate in the capital city of Algiers on the Mediterranean coast.
A Labrador's Color Might Determine Its Life Span
| In some bad news for chocolate Labrador Retriever lovers everywhere, new research shows that they have shorter life spans than their black and yellow cousins. Not only that, but they also have higher rates of kin disease and ear infections. For the study, researchers ... |
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1512 - Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public.
1604 - "Othello," the tragedy by William Shakespeare, was first presented at Whitehall Palace in London.
1800 - U.S. President John Adams became the first president to live in the White House when he moved in.
1848 - The first medical school for women, founded by Samuel Gregory, opened in Boston, MA. The Boston Female Medical School later merged with Boston University School of Medicine.
1856 - The first photography magazine, Daguerreian Journal, was published in New York City, NY.
1870 - The U.S. Weather Bureau made its first meteorological observations using 24 locations that provided reports via telegraph.
1894 - "Billboard Advertising" was published for the first time. It later became known as "Billboard."
1947 - The famous racehorse Man o' War died.
1952 - The United States exploded the first hydrogen bomb on Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
1959 - Jacques Plante, of the Montreal Canadiens, became the first goalie in the NHL to wear a mask.
1968 - The movie rating system of G, M, R, X, followed by PG-13 and NC-17 went into effect.
1968 - George Harrison released the soundtrack "Wonderwall." He was the first Beatle to release a solo album.
1994 - The Amazon.com domain name was registered.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, November 1
You certainly follow your own instincts, and you possess a very strong will and distinct character. You have progressive and sometimes unusual ideas and convictions. Your wit is sharp and you have a strong sense of irony. Your personal style is distinct and magnetic, and you could talk a bird out of a tree if you put your mind to it! You are a family person who takes responsibility to loved ones very seriously, and you are a passionate lover. Famous people born today:
1762 Spencer Perceval, British Prime Minister(Tory: 1809-12), born in London (d. 1812)
1871 Stephen Crane, novelist/poet (Red Badge of Courage), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 1900)
1878 Carlos Saavedra Lamas, Argentine politician (Nobel Peace Prize 1936), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 1959)
1880 Alfred Wegener, German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist (continental shift), born in Berlin (d. 1930)
1942 Larry Flynt, American magazine publisher (Hustler), born in Lakeville, Kentucky
1947 Jim Steinman, American Grammy Award-winning songwriter and record producer (Bat Out of Hell, Total Eclipse of the Heart), born in NYC, New York
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1.
Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff 2018
Oct 31 - Nov 4, 2018 | Terlingua, TX
Deep Rock Suites|23101 FM170 
Terlingua International Chili Championship is an annual event held on a remote ranch in Terlingua, Texas. Hailed as the “grandaddy of all chili cook-offs,” this festival is a must for die-hard chili enthusiasts in the area. Although everyone is welcome to attend the event, you must have qualified and receive an invitation to compete in the cook-off. All of this is to say, this is a Serious Chili Competition.
Terlingua International Chili Championship is an annual event held on a remote ranch in Terlingua, Texas. Hailed as the “grandaddy of all chili cook-offs,” this festival is a must for die-hard chili enthusiasts in the area. Although everyone is welcome to attend the event, you must have qualified and receive an invitation to compete in the cook-off. All of this is to say, this is a Serious Chili Competition.
further information: Terlingua Championship Cookoff
2.
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Wine Stroll 2018
Nov 1, 2018 | Chicago, IL
In Chicago’s Lincoln Square and Ravenswood neighborhoods, retail stores and restaurants suddenly serve a specific purpose. They become hotspots for tasting outstanding wines and delectable appetizers, because how many times have you rolled into a store wishing there was some wine and food to accompany your shopping experience?
further information: Fall Wine Stroll 2018
3.
Denver International Wine Festival 2018
Nov 1-2, 2018 | Denver, CO
Denver Marriott Westminster|7000 Church Ranch Blvd
Right before the start of the holiday season, Denver hosts its International Wine Festival. With a full week of fine food and wine experiences, the celebration brings some of the best culinary and wine tasting events to the capitol of Colorado. Kicking off in early November, the festival offers an array of lavish soirees for guests to attend including dinners, wine tastings and educational seminars. Live music and entertainment are present throughout the festival.
further information: Denver International Wine Festival
Right before the start of the holiday season, Denver hosts its International Wine Festival. With a full week of fine food and wine experiences, the celebration brings some of the best culinary and wine tasting events to the capitol of Colorado. Kicking off in early November, the festival offers an array of lavish soirees for guests to attend including dinners, wine tastings and educational seminars. Live music and entertainment are present throughout the festival.
further information: Denver International Wine Festival
Pictures of the day
Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonist who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean under the auspices of the Catholic monarchs of Spain. His early life is somewhat obscure, but scholars generally agree that he was born in the Republic of Genoa and traveled widely at a young age, reaching northern Europe and west Africa. From 1492 he led the first European expeditions to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, leading to the systematic European colonization of the Americas. Widely venerated for centuries after his death, his legacy is now debated: public perceptions have changed as recent scholars have given attention to negative aspects of his life such as his role in the extinction of the Taíno people and his promotion of slavery. This picture is a posthumous portrait of Columbus by Italian painter Sebastiano del Piombo, dated 1519, which is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. There are no known authentic portraits of Columbus.
Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonist who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean under the auspices of the Catholic monarchs of Spain. His early life is somewhat obscure, but scholars generally agree that he was born in the Republic of Genoa and traveled widely at a young age, reaching northern Europe and west Africa. From 1492 he led the first European expeditions to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, leading to the systematic European colonization of the Americas. Widely venerated for centuries after his death, his legacy is now debated: public perceptions have changed as recent scholars have given attention to negative aspects of his life such as his role in the extinction of the Taíno people and his promotion of slavery. This picture is a posthumous portrait of Columbus by Italian painter Sebastiano del Piombo, dated 1519, which is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. There are no known authentic portraits of Columbus.
People
This portrait of two identical twins (Nils and Emil, 15 years old) in Fyn, Denmark, is part of a series of pictures, portraying people who has a strong connection to another person and who often think of themselves as a 'we' instead of 'me'.
knit
thanks, Helen
thanks, Helen
knit
thanks, Judith
knit
knit
knit
crochet
thanks, Doris
crochet
thanks, Julie
crochet
ALPHANUMERICAL WALL HANGING
crochet
crochet
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Becky
thanks, Becky
SWEETS ... adult
thanks, Anita
CRAFTS ... Chanukah pop up card (how to)
Chanukah Menorah
Fall 1959, JFK and Jackie in a diner, Oregon
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Grace
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| adore assist black block blood brand break build | cloudy construct design dream earth family follow four | highway humiliation lest library lied mete | people period quake reel regret shake silly story | throng tout treat tumble turmoil visit watch wrench |
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Patty
Ludger Sylbaris was an Afro-Caribbean man famous for being one of the few survivors in the city of Saint-Pierre on the Caribbean island of Martinique during the devastating volcanic eruption of Mt. Pelée on May 8, 1902
CLEVER
Prevent shoe blisters
with gel deodorant
EYE OPENER
EYE OPENER
thanks, Shelley
She created the most popular recipe ever to come out of Campbell's Soup's corporate kitchen
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