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Celebrate Walk to Work Day

thanks for the heads up, Shelley

Walking to work, who does that anymore? We know with all the rushing around you have to do and hitting the snooze button 5 times before crawling out of bed and barely getting there on time in the car… who has time to WALK to work? Well Walk to Work Day is a chance to change up your routine, add a little more time to it, and see how a slower start to your day can lead to a more efficient life overall. In this age of growing awareness about how being sedentary effects our health, walking to work can make a huge difference in our lives, and our lifespans.

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History of Walk To Work Day

Of course, the heart of Walk to Work Day isn’t just based in our physical and emotional health, but actually concerns itself with the health of the planet as a whole. Prevention magazine promoted this holiday in 2004 and it was quickly picked up by the US Department of Health and Human services. It was a strong mutual push for this holiday in the years to follow, and continues to be celebrated and supported unofficially my people everywhere.
Walking to work provides amazing health benefits to the otherwise sedentary person. The extra time necessary to walk to work helps wake you up and spend time clearing your head and greeting the day in something less than a rush. In a world where we so often forget that there’s more to life than working and sleeping, this extra time can help us take time to appreciate the things we usually miss. Whether it’s just the feel of the wind on our skin, the sun overhead, the rain falling down, the sound of birds or just the activity and life of the city around us, Walk to Work Day helps to reconnect us with our environment in some very important ways.

thanks, for the babies and their BFFs pics, Susie, West Coast Correspondent

Snuggle Buddies

Word of the Day

pelf

MEANING:

noun: Money or wealth, especially when acquired in a dishonorable manner.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Old French pelfre (booty), which also gave us the word pilfer. Earliest documented use: 1425.

USAGE:

“It is not as if the sheikh is short of pelf. He paid $400 million-odd for the Ingham family’s famed Australian racing and breeding operation.”
Craig Young; Sheikh’s Newest Young Star May Be Headed for Bigger Things; Sydney Morning Herald (Australia); Feb 28, 2011.

Who Needs A Crib?

Idiom of the Day

Keep your fingers on the pulse -

Meaning - Being constantly aware of the most recent developments.

Example - An entrepreneur must keep his fingers on the pulse of the market to be successful.

Bad Habits

This Day in History

1614 - American Indian Pocahontas married English colonist John Rolfe in Virginia.

1827 - James H. Hackett became the first American actor to appear abroad as he performed at Covent Garden in London, England.

1869 - Daniel Bakeman, the last surviving soldier of the U.S. Revolutionary War, died at the age of 109.

1887 - Anne Sullivan taught Helen Keller the meaning of the word "water" as spelled out in the manual alphabet.

1892 - Walter H. Coe patented gold leaf in rolls.

1933 - The first operation to remove a lung was performed at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

1968 - Simon & Garfunkel's single "Mrs. Robinson" was released.

1984 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Los Angeles Lakers) became the all-time NBA regular season scoring leader when he broke Wilt Chamberlain's record of 31,419 career points.

1985 - An estimated 5,000 radio stations around the world simultaneously played the song "We Are the World".

1987 - FOX Broadcasting Company launched "Married....With Children" and "The Tracey Ullman Show". The two shows were the beginning of the FOX lineup.

1993 - Construction began on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH.

1998 - The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan opened becoming the largest suspension bridge in the world. It links Shikoku and Honshu. The bridge cost about $3.8 billion.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, April 5

Multi-talented and artistic, you are wonderfully expressive, direct, and straightforward. You have little patience for people beating around the bush, as this is not part of your own nature. While you do say it like it is, and you can be surprisingly blunt, you might frequently change your convictions and goals when you are inspired and enthused about something new. Discontent with the status quo can lead you to seek unconventional and exciting adventures. Famous people born today:

1588 Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher(Leviathan), born in Westport, England (d. 1679)

1856 Booker T. Washington, American education pioneer and 1st African American on a US stamp, born in Hale's Ford, Virginia (d. 1915)

1900 Spencer Tracy, American actor (Woman of the Year, Adam's Rib), born in Milwaukee (d. 1967)

1908 Bette Davis, American actress (Of Human Bondage, Jezebel), born in Lowell, Massachusetts (d. 1989)

1916 Gregory Peck, American actor (To Kill a Mockingbird, MacArthur), born in San Diego, California (d. 2003)

1937 Colin Powell, American General and Assistant to the President (Nat Sec Affairs), born in The Bronx, New York

1950 Agnetha Fältskog [Anna Ulvaeus], Swedish singer (ABBA), born in Jönköping, Sweden

1973 Pharrell Williams, American music producer (The Neptunes), born in Virginia Beach, Virginia

READERS INFO

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1984 -

On this day, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Los Angeles Lakers)
became the all-time NBA regular season scoring leader when he broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 31,419 career points.

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2014 -

TODAY: Peter Matthiessen, novelist and co-founder of the The Paris Review, who was the only writer to have won the National Book Award in both fiction and nonfiction, dies.

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The Bizarre Bazaar 2019

Apr 5 - 7, 2019 | Richmond, VA

Richmond International Raceway|600 East Laburnum Ave

You’ve never been a holiday shopping spree until you’ve raced through the magical Bizarre Bazaar in Richmond, Virginia. Without having to shoulder through the mindless horde at the shopping mall, you’ll have access to a marketplace that’s filled to the brim with seasonal gifts, children’s toys, unique artwork, designer clothing and many other must-have items. In other words, you’ll be able to tackle a big chunk of that shopping list if not all of it.

further information: The Bizarre Bazaar

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Kemah Oktoberfest 2019

Apr 19 - 21, 2019 | Kemah, TX

The Famous Kemah Bridge|300 3rd St

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Whether you’re a beer snob or someone who likes to crack open a few cold ones after a long day at work, there’s sure to be a brew you’ll appreciate at Kemah Oktoberfest. Numerous types of beers from around the world are served at this Kemah, Texas, festival. Enjoy those beers with some fantastic food, live music and a dose of German culture.

further information: Kemah Crawfish Festival

Just Lounging Around

Pictures of the day

Madonna and Child with Angels is the central panel of the large multi-paneled altarpiece produced by Masaccio for the chapel of Saint Julian in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Pisa, Italy. The panel, which is badly damaged and smaller than its original size, was produced in collaboration with Masaccio's brother Giovanni and with Andrea di Giusto in 1426. It depicts six figures: the Madonna, Child, and four angels. The Madonna is the center figure and is larger than any of the others to signify her importance. Christ sits on her knees, eating grapes offered to him by his mother. The grapes represent the wine which was drunk at the Last Supper, symbolizing Christ's blood. Madonna and Child with Angels is now in the collection of the National Gallery in London.

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