DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Canoe Day
There is magic in the feel of a paddle and the movement of a canoe, a magic compounded of distance, adventure, solitude, and peace.Sigurd F. Olson
There is a special day for just about every hobby nowadays, and canoeing doesn’t miss out on the fun, with its very own day of aquatic paddling celebration. Canoeing is a fantastic hobby, and along with being environmentally friendly and relaxing, its also a great form of outdoor exercise that’s suitable for all ages. It’s no surprise that canoeing gets its own day of celebration, with so many fans around the world. Canoeing is an easy activity to learn, and with some basic safety gear anyone can hit the water and enjoy this healthy hobby.
History of Canoe Day
The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness, and of a freedom almost forgotten. It is an antidote to insecurity, the open door to waterways of ages past, and a way of life with profound and abiding satisfaction.
Sigurd F. Olson
Despite the huge popularity of paddling a canoe, Canoe Day began in 2007. Since that time it has become the highlight of every canoe loving fan each year, and you can find activities in all regions of the world to enjoy paddling with new friends. Canoes have been part of cultures all over the world, from the deep South Pacific to the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Used for commerce and hunting, fishing and recreation, the role they’ve played in the cultures of the past and in the world of today cannot be understated.
The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness, and of a freedom almost forgotten. It is an antidote to insecurity, the open door to waterways of ages past, and a way of life with profound and abiding satisfaction.
Sigurd F. Olson
Even better, it’s a great way to get healthy and stay in shape while getting out in to the wild. Going out to sea in a canoe is another unique experience, one that has you above the water, but right down on it where you can enjoy visits from critters like otters and seals.
Stunning Wreaths for The 4th of July
Felt Sized As Rain Drops
Word of the Day
chivalry
Chivalry is not dead :-)
MEANING:
noun:
1. The ideal qualifications of a knight: courtesy, honor, bravery, gallantry, etc.
2. The institution of knighthood, a group of knights, a gallant deed, etc.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Old French chevalerie, from chevalier (knight), from Latin caballus (horse). Earliest documented use: 1297.
NOTES:
Chivalry sounds nice, but it hides a dark side. While pretending to treat women with courtesy, we also treat them as if they are less capable, in leadership, in intelligence, and so on. It took as late as 1919 for women to get the right to vote in the US, for example. As late as 2016, some people voted for an incompetent over a highly accomplished woman, because, in their view, a “man can do a better job than a woman”.
USAGE:
“If Ambler details the death of chivalry, she also exposes the dark underbelly of that very culture -- a culture that feared outsiders and prized violence, while purporting to embody the values of ‘honour’ and bravery.”
Reformer or Violent Thug?: A New Biography of Simon de Montfort Is Enthralling and Horrifying in Equal Parts; Sunday Times (London, UK); Jun 2, 2019.
1. The ideal qualifications of a knight: courtesy, honor, bravery, gallantry, etc.
2. The institution of knighthood, a group of knights, a gallant deed, etc.
Reformer or Violent Thug?: A New Biography of Simon de Montfort Is Enthralling and Horrifying in Equal Parts; Sunday Times (London, UK); Jun 2, 2019.
Idiom of the Day
Come up roses -
Meaning - Successful end results even though there may be some initial hiccups.
Example - After initial hiccups, the project seems to be coming up roses.
Bandannas
This Day in History
1804 - The Lewis and Clark Expedition reached the mouth of the Kansas River after completing a westward trek of nearly 400 river miles.
1819 - The bicycle was patented by W.K. Clarkson, Jr.
1844 - John Tyler took Julia Gardiner as his bride, thus becoming the first U.S. President to marry while in office.
1870 - The first section of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ, was opened to the public.
1900 - A commission that included Dr. Walter Reed began the fight against the deadly disease yellow fever.
1925 - Charlie Chaplin's comedy "The Gold Rush" premiered in Hollywood.
1927 - The Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster opened in New York.
1936 - The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 made its first flight. It is often considered the first practical helicopter.
1959 - CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow interviewed Lee Remick. It was his 500th and final guest on "Person to Person."
1963 - U.S. President John Kennedy announced "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner) at the Berlin Wall.
1964 - The Beatles album "A Hard Day’s Night" was released in the U.S.
1974 - In Troy, Ohio, a Marsh supermarket installed the first bar code scanning equipment, made by IBM, and a product with a bar code was scanned for the first time. The product was Juicy Fruit gum.
1976 - In Toronto, Canada, the CN Tower opened to the public. The official opening date is listed as October 1, 1976. It was the world's tallest free-standing stucture and the world's tallest tower until 2010.
1977 - Elvis Presley's final concert took place at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis.
1979 - Muhammad Ali, at 37 years old, announced that he was retiring as world heavyweight boxing champion.
1985 - The album, "Big River" became the first soundtrack album to be recorded in Nashville, TN.
1996 - The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Virginia Military Institute to admit women or forgo state support.
1997 - J.K. Rowlings book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was published in the U.K. The book was later released in the U.S. under the name "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." This was the first book in the Harry Potter series.
1998 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employers are always potentially liable for supervisor's sexual misconduct toward an employee.
2001 - Ray Bourque (Colorado Avalanche) announced his retirement just 17 days after winning his first Stanley Cup. Bouque retired after 22 years and held the NHL record for highest-scoring defenseman and playing in 19 consecutive All-Star games.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, June 26
You are wonderful at organizing and directing, but you are not afraid of hard work either. In fact, your success generally comes from your own efforts. You may need to make a conscious attempt not to live in the past, as this tendency is very strong and can sometimes keep you from moving forward. You have a strong idealistic streak that can lead to a colorful romantic life, but also quite emotional. Famous people born today:
1824 William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, Irish-Scottish mathematical physicist (Kelvin Scale) and engineer (transatlantic telegraph), born in Belfast, Ireland (d. 1907)
1895 George Hainsworth, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 1950)
1956 Chris Isaak, American rock singer-songwriter (Wicked Game), born in Stockton, California
1970 Chris O'Donnell, American actor (School Ties, Robin-Batman Forever), born in Winnetka, Illinois
1974 Derek Jeter, American baseball shortstop (NY Yankees, Rookie of Year 1996), born in Pequannock, New Jersey
1993 Ariana Grande, American singer (Problem, The Way), born in Boca Raton, Florida
READERS INFO
1.
(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:
Without bats, we wouldn't have tequila.
Tequila comes from the agave plant, which is pollinated by bats.
2.
1776 -
(Fox News) – An extremely rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence has gone on public display for the first time in over a century. The printing is on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia through the end of 2019. This is also the first time that
the print has been displayed in a museum.
Printed by newspaper publisher and printer John Holt in New York in 1776, the artifact is addressed to Col. David Mulford, a Revolutionary War colonel who died of smallpox in 1778. The print stayed in the possession of Mulford’s family until 2017, when it was sold to Holly Metcalf Kinyon, herself a descendant of Declaration signer John Witherspoon.
3.
1804 - The Lewis and Clark Expedition reached the mouth of the Kansas River after completing a westward trek of nearly 400 river miles.
1900 - A commission that included Dr. Walter Reed began the fight against the deadly disease yellow fever.
1936 - The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 made its first flight. It is often considered the first practical helicopter.
1959 - CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow interviewed Lee Remick. It was his 500th and final guest on "Person to Person."
1963 - U.S. President John Kennedy announced "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner) at the Berlin Wall.
1974 - In Troy, Ohio, a Marsh supermarket installed the first bar code scanning equipment, made by IBM, and a product with a bar code was scanned for the first time. The product was Juicy Fruit gum.
1976 - In Toronto, Canada, the CN Tower opened to the public. The official opening date is listed as October 1, 1976. It was the world's tallest free-standing stucture and the world's tallest tower until 2010.
1996 - The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Virginia Military Institute to admit women or forgo state support.
1997 - J.K. Rowlings book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was published in the U.K. The book was later released in the U.S. under the name "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." This was the first book in the Harry Potter series.
DAILY SQU-EEK
1974 Derek Jeter, American baseball shortstop (NY Yankees, Rookie of Year 1996), born in Pequannock, New Jersey
Without bats, we wouldn't have tequila.
Tequila comes from the agave plant, which is pollinated by bats.
2.
1776 -
the print has been displayed in a museum.
Printed by newspaper publisher and printer John Holt in New York in 1776, the artifact is addressed to Col. David Mulford, a Revolutionary War colonel who died of smallpox in 1778. The print stayed in the possession of Mulford’s family until 2017, when it was sold to Holly Metcalf Kinyon, herself a descendant of Declaration signer John Witherspoon.
Paradise City Comic Con 2019
Jul 4-7, 2019 | Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach Convention Center|1901 Convention Center Dr
Formerly known as Magic City Comic Con, Paradise City Comic Con entertains attendees with lots of comic books, video games and celebrity guests. Dedicated fans can celebrate their favorite franchise in various cosplay and costume events. Artists, celebrities and entertainers provide photo ops and fun as well as a view into their careers and creations. Guests can also enjoy gaming, film, artwork and more.
further information: Supercon Tickets - Florida Supercon
4.
ITW Thrillerfest 2019
Jul 9 - 13, 2019 | New York, NY
Grand Hyatt New York|109 E 42nd St
ITW Thriller Fest is a marquee conference for thriller enthusiasts, readers, authors, and agents hosted at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. With hundreds of genre experts and contributors having gathered for past conferences, the event has established itself as a major of hub for networking and socializing within the literary thriller universe. The conference annually features keynote speakers, workshops, Q&A sessions, and plenty of unique booths for thriller-lovers to explore new adventures and authors.
5.
Storytelling Guild Children's Festival 2019
Jul 13 - 15, 2019 | Jacksonville, OR
Britt Festival Grounds|350 First St
Calling all kids, ages 1 to 100! This innovative 3 day event brings out the creativity of both the young and young-at-heart. This “just for kids” event has served as an affordable summertime experience in the Rogue Valley for generations.
further information: Children's Festival
Glacier Point is a viewpoint above Yosemite Valley in the U.S. state of California. It is located on the south wall of the valley at an elevation of 7,214 feet (2,199 m), 3,200 feet (980 m) above Half Dome Village. The point offers a superb view of several of Yosemite National Park's well-known landmarks. Between 1872 and 1968, it was the site of the Yosemite Firefall. The extreme point of the promontory of Glacier Point is wholly bare, but glacial material is abundant on the slopes below, in the hollow to the west and on the wooded slope above. Its glacial origin is definitely proved by the presence in it of rocks derived from Little Yosemite Valley and the Sierra Nevada. This panoramic view from Glacier Point at sunset was taken in 2013, facing northeast. From left to right, the landforms pictured are Tenaya Canyon, Half Dome, Liberty Cap, Little Yosemite Valley, Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall.
Yamuna is second most sacred river after Ganga
Yamuna river is most polluted when its flow in Delhi is too muddy and full of filth. People took holy bath in as they feel its very sacred. Numbers of Siberian Sea Gull comes here in winter. They give the place a new dimension for few months. Here a local man took his daily bath in Yamuna river.
Thrift Store Neckties
knit, July 4th
thanks, Wendy
Free Knitting Pattern For American Flag
knit
thanks, Paige
Olverina
knit
Men Socks
knit
knit
Knit Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
thanks, Doris
Vintage Ruffled Coaster
crochet
thanks, Joy
crochet
crochet, July 4th
American Flag Wreath
crochet
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Gail
SWEETS
thanks, Carol
ADULT COLORING
Scrap Wood
CRAFTS ... July 4th
Up Cycled T Shirts
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... July 4th
thanks, Betty
PUZZLE
Clothespins
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
CLEVER ... July 4th
EYE OPENER
Scamp the Tramp
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To him... a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death. Add to this cruelly delicate organism the overpowering necessity to create, create, create -- so that without the creating of music or poetry or books or buildings or something of meaning, his very breath is cut off from him. He must create, must pour out creation. By some strange, unknown, inward urgency he is not really alive unless he is creating. -Pearl S. Buck, novelist, Nobel laureate (26 Jun 1892-1973)
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