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Celebrate American Eagle Day
Last night, once again, I had a dreamStacy Smith – Majestic Dreams
About an eagle in the blue,
And just like all the other dreams,
Right above my head it flew.
In every dream of it I had,
It landed somewhere close by,
And each time, I was so excited
For the beauty that caught my eye.
The Bald Eagle, also known colloquially as the American Eagle, has long stood as a symbol of freedom and liberty in a country formed in its pursuit. This creature was chosen for the strength and beauty of its form and its longevity in the wild. They are strong protectors of their nests and are native to the country it represents. American Eagle Day celebrates this majestic bird and its place in its country’s history.
History of American Eagle Day
The use of the American Eagle as the bird to represent the country did have a tumultuous history. There were several seals established for the United States in 1776, but none of them were accepted by Congress. Eventually, the job of designing the seal was given to Charles Thomson, the then serving secretary of Congress, who took all the best elements of the presented designs and improved on them by adding this majestic bird to the seal.
While Benjamin Franklin was never actually recorded as lobbying for the Turkey to be the national bird, it is known that he described the Bald Eagle as being a “bird of bad moral character”. The bird was included on the seal, and soon it became one of the most recognizable icons of the American culture. Unfortunately, this majestic bird has also been threatened with extinction, and American Eagle Day reminds us of the role it has served in national pride, the pursuit of freedom and liberty, and that it must be preserved as an honor to our country.
thanks for the pics, Wren
Word of the Day
hermeneutic
Hermes - Roman copy after a Greek original
MEANING:
adjective: Interpretive or explanatory.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Greek hermeneutikos (of interpreting), from hermeneuein (to interpret), from hermeneus (interpreter). After Hermes in Greek mythology, who served as a messenger and herald for other gods, and who himself was the god of eloquence, commerce, invention, cunning, theft, and more. Earliest documented use: 1678..
Other words that Hermes has given us are hermaphrodite, hermetic, and herm.
USAGE:
“Sandra’s descent into madness, in ‘The Unmapped Country’ (1973), takes the form of a hermeneutic disease, whereby everything -- even birdsong or ‘the placing of twigs and leaves’ in a park -- is construed as a cosmic message.”
Andrew Gallix; The Unmapped Country; The Guardian (London, UK); Jan 12, 2018.
Other words that Hermes has given us are hermaphrodite, hermetic, and herm.
Andrew Gallix; The Unmapped Country; The Guardian (London, UK); Jan 12, 2018.
Idiom of the Day
Reduce to tears -
Meaning - Getting into tears because of some one's behavior.
Example - Her best friend stopped talking to her. This reduced her to tears.
This Day in History
1782 - The U.S. Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States.
1793 - Eli Whitney applied for a cotton gin patent. He received the patent on March 14. The cotton gin initiated the American mass-production concept.
1837 - Queen Victoria ascended the British throne following the death of her uncle, King William IV.
1863 - West Virginia became the 35th state to join the U.S.
1910 - Fanny Brice debuted in the New York production of the "Ziegfeld Follies".
1928 - Washburn-Crosby Company merged with 26 other mills to become General Mills.
1948 - "Toast of the Town" debuted on CBS-TV. The show was hosted by Ed Sullivan.
1950 - Willie Mays graduated from high school and immediately signed with the New York Giants.
1966 - The U.S. Open golf tournament was broadcast in color for the first time.
1967 - Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted. The U.S. Supreme Court later overturned the conviction.
1973 - American Bandstand celebrated its 20th anniversary with a 90-minute television special. Little Richard, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Cheech and Chong and Three Dog Night made appearances.
2001 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 38th home run of the season. The home run broke the major league baseball record for homers before the midseason All-Star break.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, June 20
As gentle and likable as you are, there is a resolute part of you that is unmistakable. This combination of heart and courage almost guarantees success. You also have a strong belief in yourself, which helps to take you places, quietly, gracefully, and surely. Love and relationships are very important to you, and you will go to great lengths for a person you love. Famous people born today:
1942 Brian Wilson, American singer-songwriterand producer (Beach Boys), born in Inglewood, California
1949 Lionel Richie, American singer(Commodores, Hello, Penny Lover), born in Tuskegee, Alabama
1952 John Goodman, American actor (Dan Conner on Roseanne, Babe), born in St Louis, Missouri
1967 Nicole Kidman, American actress (Dead Calm, The Hours), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:
According to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, U.S. paper currency is made
up of 75% cotton and 25% linen.
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1782 - The U.S. Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States.
1928 - Washburn-Crosby Company merged with 26 other mills to become General Mills.
1948 - "Toast of the Town" debuted on CBS-TV. The show was hosted by Ed Sullivan.
1950 - Willie Mays graduated from high school and immediately signed with the New York Giants.
1966 - The U.S. Open golf tournament was broadcast in color for the first time.
1967 - Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted. The U.S. Supreme Court later overturned the conviction.
2001 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 38th home run of the season. The home run broke the major league baseball record for homers before the midseason All-Star break.
DAILY SQU-EEK
According to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, U.S. paper currency is made
up of 75% cotton and 25% linen.
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TODAY: In 1910, Josephine Johnson, American novelist, poet, and essayist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1935 at age 24 for her first novel, Now in November, is born.
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James River Batteau Festival 2019
Jun 15 - 22, 2019 | Lynchburg, VA
Interested in late 18th and early 19th century river travel? Then set sail on a recreated batteau boat this summer for an 8-day voyage down the James River. Spectators and sailors alike will enjoy traveling through Virginia's rich history, starting in Lynchburg and finishing at Maidens Landing as a participant in the James River Batteau Festival. With camping, canoeing, kayaking and sailing, this unique festival’s sure to be the one that floats your boat!
further information: James River Batteau Festival – 34th ANNUAL
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Elgin Western Days Festival 2019
Jun 18 - 22, 2019 | Elgin, TX
Memorial Park & Other Locations in Elgin|1103-1193 North Main Street
Western Days Festival is Elgin’s annual weeklong homecoming celebration. Throughout the five-day affair multiple events are held including a parade, carnival, Miss Western Days Pageant and a free tennis court dance. The grand finale is held on Saturday where guests can shop at the arts and crafts vendors and listen to live entertainment throughout the afternoon. Attendees can also go for the gold in the volleyball, horseshoe, washer and softball tournaments.
further information: Western Days Festival
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Clay County Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival 2019
Jun 21 - 22, 2019 | Moorhead, MN
Hjemkomst Center|202 1st Ave N
From the forested lakes of Finland through the Norwegian fjords to the shores of Iceland, we’re bringing together an international collection of chefs, artists, musicians, storytellers, historians, and vendors to fully immerse you in the Nordic roots that planted themselves so prominently in our Red River Valley communities. This festival is all about local history and global communities – and we want YOU to join the party!
further information: Scandinavian Hjemkost Midwest Viking Festival
Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is the title of two series of woodblock prints by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hiroshige. They depict Mount Fuji in differing seasons and weather conditions from a variety of different places and distances. The 1852 series, published by Sanoya Kihei, are in landscape orientation using the chūban format, while the 1858 series are in the portrait ōban format and were published by Tsutaya Kichizō. The same subject had previously been dealt with by Hokusai in two of his own series, Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji and One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji.
This picture is the twenty-seventh print of the 1858 series, entitled "Futami Bay in Ise Province". It depicts Meoto Iwa, two large stacks just off the shore at Ise, with a network of ropes, a torii gate and a Shinto shrine. Mount Fuji is visible in the background. This copy is in the collection of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Artist Bought a Month of Digital Billboard Space to Display Nature Photos
For a month, two digital billboards in Massachusetts weren’t trying to sell you anything, they were just displaying photos of nature.
knit
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knit
Cute Knit Llama Pattern
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Audrey’s First Day
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Knit Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
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crochet
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crochet
crochet
crochet
RECIPE
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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SWEETS
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ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
Clothespin Flower Pot
Now THIS is crafty. Talk about being resourceful!
A recycled tuna can and a few clothespins make quite the unique flower pot or candle holder. You don’t even need any glue for this simple project! You could even try spray painting the clothes pins for a unique look.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... art project
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PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
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CLEVER
EYE OPENER
HOSTA
hometalk
There are over 3,000 varieties of hostas which makes deciding on which one to plant overwhelming but this will
take all the guess work out of it.
Most hosta are deer and rabbit resistant but if you find deer and/or rabbits eating your hosta, plant daffodils nearby.
Hosta with heavily textured leaves are slug resistant; however, if you find slugs near your hosta, sprinkle sand around the base of the plant. Hosta are toxic when eaten by dogs, cats and horses so keep them away.
Splitting hosta is very simple.
A- Locate the bottom of the hosta you would like to split. If the hosta is very large, tie the leaves so you can see what you are doing.
B- Using a regular garden shovel, dig around the plant. Hosta have very shallow roots so you don't need to dig too far down.
C - Gently lift the hosta. If there are any roots that are still attached to the ground, cut them with the shovel.
Hosta grow in clumps so once the split hosta is out of the ground, you can easily identify all of the new plants. In this clump, there are at least 9 new plants if not more (red arrows).
To separate the plants:
A - Lay the clump on a even surface
B - Place a garden spade (a flat shovel), onto the root ball and press down with your foot until the ball is split.
C - Now you have two new plants. You can continue to split the root ball into as many plants as you'd like. Just make sure each plant has a root system attached to it.
D - Once your hostas are split, dig a hole and plant them, making sure you give your new plant plenty of water until it's established.
You may notice some wilting at first. The plant is in shock and will bounce back in a few days.
Here are a few different varieties that can be found at most home centers and nurseries.
- 'Minute Man' is a medium sized hosta. It's pale white, large flowers appear in July. This is one of the most popular hosta varieties.
- 'Liberty' is also a medium sized hosta with thick leaves which are slug resistant. Early summer flowers are lilac.
Both varieties can be planted in full sun or shade as they have variegated leaves.
For deep shade:
- 'Sieboldiana Elegans' is a large hosta with big, heart-shaped powdery-blue leaves, and stems of near-white flowers in July.
- 'Empress Wu' is HUGE. The very large, thick leaves are dark green with deep veining and can measure up to 18" wide and long. In midsummer, pale reddish-violet flowers are held just above the foliage and may attract hummingbirds.
Both of these varieties should be planted in full shade as they have dark, blue leaves.
For part sun to part shade:
- 'Frances Williams' is a large hosta with big, powdery blue-green, heavily textured leaves, with a wide creamy-yellow edges which are slug resistant. Near-white flowers appear in July.
- 'Forbidden Fruit' is a medium sized hosta with thick, glowing, golden-yellow-orange centered leaves with contrasting blue-green margins. Pale lavender flowers appear in August.
For small spaces and rock gardens, here are two tiny hosta:
- 'Blue Mouse Ears' has small, round, heavily textured heart-shaped blue leaves with a fine white line along the edges. These plants only reach a height of 4-5" and should be planted in the shade. Flowers are lavender appearing in July.
- 'Diamonds Are Forever' has bright green centers edged in wide white. These hosta are 10" tall and 24" wide. Mid to late summer lavender purple bell shaped flowers are loved by hummingbirds and butterflies.
Did you know there are fragrant hosta? Here are two varieties that can easily be found:
- 'Fried Banana' is a medium hosta with golden leaves and can be planted in the sun. Fragrant, large, white flowers appear in August on this medium-sized hosta.
- 'Frozen Margarita' has shiny gold leaves with a thin white edges that are sun and heat tolerant. The leaves turn chartreuse when grown in the shade. Large, white flowers smell so good and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Since when do we have to agree with people to defend them from injustice? -Lillian Hellman, playwright (20 Jun 1905-1984)
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