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Celebrate World Meditation Day
When you’re a kid, you lay in the grass and watch the clouds going over, and you don’t have a thought in your mind. It’s purely meditation, and we lose that.Dick Van Dyke
When the world around you is ensconced in madness, and you can’t quite seem to find a moment of peace in the storm of the day, it’s time to step back and remember those blissful moments as a child where we merely lost ourselves in the world. World Meditation Day is a call to the world to take time to participate in this millennia-old practice and clear our minds, remembering that we are people first, and workers second.
History of World Meditation Day
The History of World Meditation Day can be traced through the history of meditation itself. Meditation has been an integral part of many religions and was first found spoken of in written form in about 1500 BCE in India. It plays a prominent role in many religions throughout the world, especially Buddhism and other Eastern faiths, but is also practiced by those who are neither spiritual nor religious as a way of easing stress and clearing their mind.
In today’s world meditation is vital regardless of whether you’re a spiritual person or not, the frantic hustle and bustle of daily activity prevent many of us from ever having a moments peace. While extremist religious groups have sometimes villainized meditation, it has been shown to have positive mental and physical effects when practiced. Reduced blood pressure, a calmer demeanor, and more precise thought have all been shown to be results of practicing this ancient art.
thanks for the "Humour," Barbara
thanks for the "Humour," Barbara
Word of the Day
skitterbrook
MEANING:
noun: A coward.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Dutch schijtebroek (literally, shits his pants), from schijten (to shit) + broek (pants). Earliest documented use: 1652.
USAGE:
“The royal skitterbrook’s advice to the remnants of his army, still holding out in castles and towns along the borders, was terse and characteristic: ‘Let each man look to himself. Expect no help from me.’”
Thomas B. Costain; The Conquerors; Doubleday; 1949.
Thomas B. Costain; The Conquerors; Doubleday; 1949.
Idiom of the Day
Going places -
Meaning - Exhibiting talent and ability that will lead to a successful future.
Example - Rakesh was a performer at the school sports club. It was obvious that he was going places.
This Day in History
1542 - Hernando de Soto died along the Mississippi River while searching for gold.
1688 - The English poet Alexander Pope was born.
1819 - Bicycles were first seen in the U.S. in New York City. They were originally known as "swift walkers."
1832 - In the U.S., the Democratic Party held its first national convention.
1881 - The American branch of the Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton.
1922 - The cartoon, "On the Road to Moscow," by Rollin Kirby won a Pulitzer Prize. It was the first cartoon awarded the Pulitzer.
1929 - William Henry Storey registered the trademark for the board game Sorry! in the U.K. (U.K. number 502898)
1934 - Oskaloosa, IA, became the first city in the U.S. to fingerprint all of its citizens.
1956 - The U.S. exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb in the Pacific Ocean over Bikini Atoll.
1959 - The musical "Gypsy" opened on Broadway.
1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono began a ten-day "bed-in" in Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
1980 - The movie "The Empire Strikes Back" was released.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, May 21
You are exceptionally witty, playful, and possess a youthful quality to your personality your entire life. You are highly creative on a mental level, have an excellent memory, and love a good debate. Sometimes short on patience, you might feel that others don't move as quickly in thought as you do. However, you are also a people person. Famous people born today:
1688 Alexander Pope, English poet (Rape of the Lock, translation of Homer) (d. 1744), born in London, England
1780 Elizabeth Fry, English prison reformer, social reformer and Quaker Minister who is depicted on the British £5 note, born in Norwich, England (d. 1845)
1904 Fats Waller [Thomas Wright], American jazz singer and composer (Ain't Misbehavin', Hot Chocolate), born in NYC, New York (d. 1943)
1921 Andrei Sakharov, Russian nuclear physicist and an activist for disarmament, peace and human rights (1975 Nobel), born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1989)
1930 Malcolm Fraser, Prime Minister of Australia (Liberal, 1975-83), born in Toorak, Victoria
1940 Tony Sheridan, English singer-songwriter and guitarist who collaborated with The Beatles, born in Norwich, England (d. 2013)
1952 Mr. T, [Lawrence Tureaud], American actor(A-Team, Rocky III, T & T), born in Chicago, Illinois
READERS INFO
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1927 -
Charles A. Lindberg completed the first solo nonstop airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean on this day in 1927. The trip began May 20.
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1542 - Hernando de Soto died along the Mississippi River while searching for gold.
1688 - The English poet Alexander Pope was born.
1819 - Bicycles were first seen in the U.S. in New York City. They were originally known as "swift walkers."
1832 - In the U.S., the Democratic Party held its first national convention.
1881 - The American branch of the Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton.
1922 - The cartoon, "On the Road to Moscow," by Rollin Kirby won a Pulitzer Prize. It was the first cartoon awarded the Pulitzer.
1929 - William Henry Storey registered the trademark for the board game Sorry! in the U.K. (U.K. number 502898)
1934 - Oskaloosa, IA, became the first city in the U.S. to fingerprint all of its citizens.
1956 - The U.S. exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb in the Pacific Ocean over Bikini Atoll.
1980 - The movie "The Empire Strikes Back" was released.
DAILY SQU-EEK
1930 Malcolm Fraser, Prime Minister of Australia (Liberal, 1975-83), born in Toorak, Victoria
1940 Tony Sheridan, English singer-songwriter and guitarist who collaborated with The Beatles, born in Norwich, England (d. 2013)
1952 Mr. T, [Lawrence Tureaud], American actor(A-Team, Rocky III, T & T), born in Chicago, Illinois
READERS INFO
Phoenix Comicon 2019
May 23 - 26, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Convention Center|100 N 3rd St
Let your geek flag fly at the annual Phoenix Comicon in Phoenix, Arizona. This four-day extravaganza brings fans together with their favorite comic book and pop-culture artists, actors, writers, directors and personalities. Attractions include autograph sessions, meet and greets, film trailer previews, Q&A discussions, debuts of new works, cosplay contests, concerts and dance party raves.
Lighthouse Writers Workshop Lit Fest 2019
June 7 - 21, ay 2019 | Denver, CO
Lighthouse Writer's Workshop|1515 Race St
Two weeks of workshops, parties, seminars, salons, agent consultations and more dedicated to the literary arts—that’s the Lighthouse Writers Workshop Lit Fest. There’s something for writers of all ages, including seminars in fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry and screenwriting and courses for kids grades 3-12. Choose your own adventure or purchase a pass for the full experience.
further information: Lit Fest 2019
The bee-eaters are a group of near passerine birds in the family Meropidae, containing three genera and twenty-seven species. Most species are found in Africa and Asia, with a few in southern Europe, Australia and New Guinea. They are characterized by richly colored plumage, slender bodies and usually elongated central tail feathers. All have long down-turned bills and medium to long wings, which may be pointed or round. Male and female plumages are usually similar. As their name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly eat flying insects, especially bees and wasps, which are caught in the air by flights from an open perch. The stinger is removed by repeatedly hitting and rubbing the insect on a hard surface. During this process, pressure is applied to the insect, thereby extracting most of the venom. This composite, taken in 2016, shows six bee-eaters of the genus Merops found in Africa. Clockwise from top left, the species depicted are the blue-cheeked bee-eater(M. persicus chrysocercus), the cinnamon-chested bee-eater (M. oreobates), the little bee-eater (M. pusillus pusillus), the white-throated bee-eater (M. albicollis), the swallow-tailed bee-eater(M. hirundineus chrysolaimus) and the European bee-eater(M. apiaster).
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AZILAL CARDIGAN
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Craft Tee Floor Rug Project
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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SWEETS
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ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
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PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... very hard
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STAN MUNRO
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A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday. -Alexander Pope, poet (21 May 1688-1744)
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