Saturday, April 27, 2019

Tell a Story Day - April 27, 2019

DIANE'S CORNER ... 
Celebrate Tell a Story Day
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Tell a Story Day is celebrated in the United States, Scotland and the United Kingdom. The aim of the day to get participants telling, sharing and listening to each others stories. It is a celebration of the art of oral storytelling in all of its many forms, whether it be fiction or non-fiction, a tall tale, or folklore. The stories may be told from memory or from a book. Events can be held in community centres, churches, homes and gardens, hospitals, libraries, schools or more unusual venues!
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The origin of the day is unknown, but there is surely a story to tell about it – maybe you can make one up for the next Tell a Story Day! For the day itself you can organize your own event with friends, family or colleagues and create a magical world of enchanting fairy tales, scary ghost stories or age-old family legends.

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Word of the Day

scrapegut or scrape-gut

scrapegut

MEANING:
noun: A fiddler.

ETYMOLOGY:
Traditionally, violin strings were made of catgut, which is gut or intestines of sheep or goat (not cats). The word scrapegut is a jocular or contemptuous reference to a violinist, as if scraping the strings. Earliest documented use: 1837.

USAGE:
“I am in tune with the fork, and ready ere master scrape-gut yonder has his rosin out.”
Arthur Maquarie; The Happy Kingdom; Bickers and Son; 1913.

thanks for the pics, Joan

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Idiom of the Day

Separate sheep from goats -

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Meaning - Examining a group of people and deciding their suitability

Example - Audition test was conducted by the director to separate sheep from goats.

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This Day in History

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1861 - West Virginia seceded from Virginia after Virginia seceded from the Union during the American Civil War. 

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1880 - Francis Clarke and M.G. Foster patented the electrical hearing aid. 

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1897 - Grant's Tomb was dedicated. 

Image result for 1938 - Geraldine Apponyi married King Zog of Albania. She was the first American woman to become a queen.
1938 - Geraldine Apponyi married King Zog of Albania. She was the first American woman to become a queen. 

Image result for 1938 - A colored baseball was used for the first time in any baseball game. The ball was yellow and was used between Columbia and Fordham Universities in New York City.
1938 - A colored baseball was used for the first time in any baseball game. The ball was yellow and was used between Columbia and Fordham Universities in New York City. 

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1946 - The SS African Star was placed in service. It was the first commercial ship to be equipped with radar. 

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1947 - "Babe Ruth Day" was celebrated at Yankee Stadium. 

Image result for 1957 - Ricky Nelson's first record, "Teenager's Romance," was released.
1957 - Ricky Nelson's first record, "Teenager's Romance," was released. 

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1965 - "Pampers" were patented by R.C. Duncan. 

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1973 - Opryland opened in Nashville, TN. 
Image result for 1983 - Nolan Ryan (Houston Astros) broke a 55-year-old major league baseball record when he struck out his 3,509th batter of his career.
1983 - Nolan Ryan (Houston Astros) broke a 55-year-old major league baseball record when he struck out his 3,509th batter of his career. 

Image result for 1989 - Student protestors took over Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
1989 - Student protesters took over Tiananmen Square in Beijing. 

Image result for 2005 - The A380, the world's largest jetliner, completed its maiden flight. The passenger capability was 840.
2005 - The A380, the world's largest jetliner, completed its maiden flight. The passenger capability was 840.

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2006 - In New York, NY, construction began on the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center on the site of former World Trade Center. 

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DAILY SQU-EEK


If You Were Born Today, April 27
You are poised and come across as calm and refined. You are not easy to get close to, and much of your nature remains a mystery to others. Nevertheless, you are charming and others tend to respect you. You are extremely observant and generally think before you speak, and you are a great listener. Famous people born today: 
Inventor Samuel Morse
1791 Samuel Morse, American inventor (telegraph, Morse code) and painter, born in Charlestown, Massachusetts (d. 1872)

Philosopher and Intellectual Herbert Spencer
1820 Herbert Spencer, British philosopher (Social Statics), born in Derby, England (d. 1903)

Union General and US President Ulysses S. Grant
1822 Ulysses S. Grant, 18th US President (1869-77) and Union general, born in Point Pleasant, Ohio (d. 1885)

Aviator Sheila Scott
1927 Sheila Scott, English aviator (completes 1st round-the-world solo flight by a woman), born in Worcester, Worcestershire (d. 1988)

Disc Jockey and Actor Casey Kasem
1932 Casey Kasem, American radio personality (creator of American Top 40), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2014)
King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander
1967 Willem-AlexanderKing of the Netherlands (2013-present), born in Utrecht, Netherlands

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READERS INFO
1.
1822 -
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Ulysses Simpson Grant (Hiram Ulysses Grant)

Grant was born on this day in 1822. He was the 18th U.S. President, Lt. General in command of all Union armies during the U.S. Civil War, nickname: Hero of Appomattox.

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Manchester Spring Carnival 2019

Apr 24 - 28, 2019 | Manchester, NH

J.F.K. Arena Parking Lot, 303 Beech St.

Fiesta Shows
Featured rides this year include the Remix II, Pharaoh's Fury and many more exciting carnival rides.


3.

Georgetown Red Poppy Festival 2019

Apr 26-28, 2019 | Georgetown, TX

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The Georgetown Red Poppy Festival in Texas is a weekend of food, fun and music for the whole family. The festival kicks off with a Friday Night concert and has live music throughout the rest of the weekend as well as a car show, the Red Poppy Bike Ride, art displays and a Kids Area with games and activities for the young’uns. There’s also a parade of marching bands, floats, Georgettes, Sparklers and color guards, all decked out in red. And don’t forget about the Saturday Street Dance!

further information: 2019 Red Poppy Festival

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Nebraska City Arbor Day Celebration 2019

Apr 26 - 28, 2019 | Nebraska City, NE

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Held each year in April, the long-standing Nebraska City Arbor Day Celebration was established in 1872 as part of an effort to encourage citizens to plant more trees. Today, Arbor Day is celebrated with a parade that invites guests of all ages to apply to march in support of the environment. Additionally, attendees can participate in or watch the annual Arbor Day 5k/10k walk and run.

further information: Arbor Day


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Pictures of the day


Göreme
Göreme is a town in Cappadocia, a historical region of Turkey. It is in the Nevşehir Provincein Central Anatolia and has a population of around 2,000 people. It is not known when Göreme was first inhabited, but there was a settlement there during the Hittite era, between 1800 and 1200 BC. For many centuries, the location was central between rival empires, leading the natives to tunnel into the rock to escape the political turmoil. During the Roman era, the area became home to Christians retreating from Rome. The town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.


Artist Builds Forest Giants from Salvaged Materials
and Hides Them in the Wood for People to Find
“Forgotten Giants” is an awesome project by Thomas Dambo in the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark

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knit, Mother's Day
thanks, Eve

Cabled Bracelets pattern by A la Sascha


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thanks, Helen


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Criss Cross Top | Purl Soho

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Kathleen Dress
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Knit Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Free knitting pattern for Labrador Retriever and more dog knitting patterns
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crochet, Mother's Day
thanks, Phyllis

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crochet
thanks, Helen

Crochet Bohemian Clutch Purse with Buttons and Tassels
Bohemian Clutch

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DORA THE EXPLORER
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RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
Vegetarian Skillet Chili

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Molly
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How to cook a whole fish in the slow cooker

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SWEETS
thanks, Sandy
No-Bake Energy Bars - 2 ingredients
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Ingredients
2 cups pitted Medjool dates 
About 1/2 cup hot water (If dates are not soft soak them overnight in just enough water to cover) 
2 cups organic oats

Preparation
Pulse water and dates in a food processor to a thick, smooth paste; use a little water to thin if necessary. It should be the consistency of a thick jam. Add the oats and pulse until blended. Press mixture into the bottom of a glass pan to about 1/2-inch thick and chill.   Once chilled and firm, cut and serve. 

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ADULT COLORING


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CRAFTS
Etsy.com handmade and vintage goods

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Victorian Era Spanx

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Mother's Day
thanks, Lucy
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PUZZLE

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WORD SEARCH
1970's TV Word Search Puzzle

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SUDOKU ... hard



solution: 




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QUOTE
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

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1. Emerging during the Tang Dynasty more than 1,000 years ago, cricket fighting still occurs today in China. 2. Believe It or Not, there are more than 100 genuine shrunken heads in the Ripley collection. 3. Zelma George had the ability to write forward, backward and upside down with both hands at the same time!

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CLEVER
RIPEN FRUIT
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You can ripen avocados, tomatoes, bananas, or peaches by sticking them inside a brown paper bag. This is a basic kitchen trick.

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EYE OPENER
thanks, Agnes
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