Friday, July 12, 2019

Simplicity Day - July 12, 2019

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Celebrate Simplicity Day
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In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We live in a complicated world, with taxes and devices and every imaginable complication the world can provide. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just take some time to keep things simple? To winnow life down to the bare essentials and hold onto it like the precious thing it is? Simplicity Day encourages you to do just that, to let go of all of life’s complications and live a day… simple.

History of Simplicity Day

Simplicity Day was born out of a need to be free from the complications of the world and to allow ourselves to just be simple. Celebrate life through simplicity by turning off your devices, getting rid of complicated things and just let life be about living for a day.

One of the great conundrums of the modern world is that the more opportunities and options you have the less happy you’re going to be. Some of the happiest people in the world have been determined to be those who live in uncivilized areas concerning themselves only with what they’re going to eat that day and where a good place to sleep is.
We can learn much from them, though few of us would want to go to such extremes. However, we can all benefit from just cutting out the things that make our lives difficult. Simplicity Day is about getting rid of these complications and culling from your life what doesn’t bring you joy.

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Word of the Day

otherguess

otherguess

MEANING:
adjective: Of another kind.

ETYMOLOGY:
An alteration of othergates, from other + gate (path), from Old Norse gata. Earliest documented use: 1632.

USAGE:
“The worlds beyond living and dying, undarkened of doubts and negations, Where other ideals Faith follows and otherguess Gods they call Lord.”
John Payne; Flower o’ Thorn; Villon Society; 1909.

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Idiom of the Day

Make a go of -


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Meaning - Succeeding in your enterprise.

Example - With his hard work and dedication, he has made a go of his new venture.

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This Day in History

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1862 - The U.S. Congress authorized the Medal of Honor. 

Image result for 1870 - The first rotary can opener with a cutting wheel was patented by William W. Lyman.
1870 - The first rotary can opener with a cutting wheel was patented by William W. Lyman. 

Image result for 1912 - The first foreign-made film to premiere in America, "Queen Elizabeth", was shown.
1912 - The first foreign-made film to premiere in America, "Queen Elizabeth", was shown. 

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1933 - A minimum wage of 40 cents an hour was established in the U.S. 

Image result for 1954 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a highway modernization program, with costs to be shared by federal and state governments.
1954 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a highway modernization program, with costs to be shared by federal and state governments. 

Image result for 1957 - The U.S. surgeon general, Leroy E. Burney, reported that there was a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.
1957 - The U.S. surgeon general, Leroy E. Burney, reported that there was a direct link between smoking and lung cancer. 

Image result for 1960 - Manufacturing began for the Etch A Sketch®.
1960 - Manufacturing began for the Etch A Sketch®. 


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1962 - Rolling Stones made their performance debut at the Marquee Jazz Club in London. 

Image result for 1982 - "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" broke all box-office records by surpassing the $100-million mark of ticket sales in the first 31 days of its opening.
1982 - "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" broke all box-office records by surpassing the $100-million mark of ticket sales in the first 31 days of its opening. 

Image result for 1984 - Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale named U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of New York to be his running mate. Ferraro was the first woman to run for vice president on a major party ticket.
1984 - Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale named U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of New York to be his running mate. Ferraro was the first woman to run for vice president on a major party ticket. 


Image result for 1992 - A memorial to Buddy Holly was unveiled in Dallas, TX.
1992 - A memorial to Buddy Holly was unveiled in Dallas, TX. 

Image result for 2000 - Russia launched the Zvezda after two years of delays. The module was built to be the living quarters for the International Space Station (ISS.)
2000 - Russia launched the Zvezda after two years of delays. The module was built to be the living quarters for the International Space Station (ISS.) 


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If You Were Born Today, July 12:
You are a colorful, likable, and intelligent person, but you are not always well understood, probably due to a somewhat contradictory nature. You have a way with words, possess great wit, and your intuition is very strong. If lacking confidence, you tend to get into a rut; but at your best, you embrace your spontaneity. Your life path is not always easy, but with age and experience, you learn how to avoid worrying excessively about the future. Famous people born today:


Naturalist/Pacifist Henry David Thoreau
1817 Henry David Thoreau, American naturalist and pacifist (Walden Pond), born in Concord, Massachusetts (d. 1862)

Founder of the Eastman Kodak Company George Eastman
1854 George Eastman, American inventor (Kodak camera, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company), born in Waterville, New York (d. 1932)

Poet Pablo Neruda
1904 Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet (Residence on Earth-Nobel 1971), born in Parral, Chile (d. 1973)

Rock vocalist Christine McVie
1943 Christine McVie, English rock vocalist (Fleetwood Mac-Got A Hold on Me), born in Bouth, England

Human Rights Activist Malala Yousafzai
1997 Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize recipient, born in Mingora, North-West Frontier Province

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READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:

July 1, 1963 -- The U.S. Post Office introduced five-digit ZIP codes.

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Irish Protestants celebrate Orangemen’s Day — also known as The Twelfth or Glorious Twelfth — on the 12th of July every year. The day commemorates Protestant king William of Orange’s victory over Catholic king James II at the Battle of the Boyne: a pivotal moment for the Protestant cause. In Ulster, split 50/50 between Catholics and Protestants, the day has historically seen outbursts of sectarian violence. But today its reputation has improved, with most recent marches celebrated peacefully. 

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39 Days of July 2019

Jun 28 - Aug 5, 2019 | Duncan, BC 

Charles Hoey Memorial Park|130 Canada Ave
Pick up your 2019 Programme at downtown Duncan locations.   VIEW ONLINE HERE
39 days are taken up with ‘free to the public’ musical treats in a music festival atmosphere in downtown Duncan (the longest festival of it’s kind in the world) a rather fun place to be’

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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival 2019

Jun 28 - Sept 1, 2019 | Laguna Beach, CA 

Sawdust Art Festival Grounds|935 Laguna Canyon Rd
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You don’t need “expert” judges to tell you what’s good art and what isn’t. All kinds of art are on display here without a jury to grade them; instead, it is all about consumption and appreciating the local talent for their ability to create something beautiful. There are art demonstrations, workshops and other events available to get you inspired to create.

further information: Sawdust - Art & Craft Festival

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Chamber Music Northwest Summer Festival 2019

Jul 15 - 28, 2019 | Portland, OR

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Clear up some space on your calendar, because Chamber Music Northwest is putting on a series of spectacular concerts for five weeks this summer. You’ll find a concert to attend every single day during the Summer Festival, which features masterclass chamber musicians at various venues in Portland, Oregon. Before the sun slips behind the gloomy overcast weather for the remainder of the year, make an effort to get out and catch a spectacular show.


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Kombat
Kombat (Russian for 'battalion commander') is a black-and-white photograph by Soviet photographer Max Alpert. It depicts a Soviet military officer, armed with a TT pistol, raising his unit for an attack during World War II. This work is regarded as one of the most iconic Soviet World War II photographs, yet neither the date nor the subject is known with certainty. According to the most widely accepted version, it depicts junior politruk Aleksei Gordeyevich Yeryomenko, minutes before his death on 12 July 1942, in Voroshilovgrad Oblast, now part of Ukraine. The photograph is in the archives of RIA Novosti, a Russian state-owned news agency.


KING OF THE ALPS

honorable mention nature The Amazing Winners of the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest
A herd of ibexes in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland cross a ridge above Lake Brienz. Their powerful and impressive horns show who the king of the Alps are. Ibexes are ideally adapted to live at dizzying heights. The continuing ridge path and the rising fog show the natural habitat of these animals. After a few hours of observing the animals, I spotted the ibex herd on one side of the ridge. Several ibexes stopped at the transition [to view the world around them]

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Daisy the Baby Dino PDF Knitting Pattern
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Asymmetrical Rib Top

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Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent


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Modern Rose Afghan: free crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com!

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Off the Shoulder Crochet Crop Top

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Bright & Beautiful Top in Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 Solids - LC3010

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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Cabbage Rolls, Swedish Style

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SWEETS

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ADULT COLORING



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CRAFTS
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
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PUZZLE

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WORD SEARCH
Psychology Word Search Puzzle


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SUDOKU ... hard



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1. Lacking lungs, earthworms breathe through their skin. 2. Galileo's middle finger is on display at the Museo Galileo in Florence, Italy. 3. Florida man Agustin Alanis has seen "Avengers: Endgame" in theaters 114 times and is aiming to make it to 200!

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CLEVER
Strawberries
Keep strawberries fresh for weeks. Yes, weeks! All you need to do is let the strawberries soak in a mixture of one part white vinegar and five parts water for a few minutes. Be sure to make sure the strawberries are completely dry before putting them away.

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EYE OPENER
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A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it. -Henry David Thoreau, naturalist and author (12 Jul 1817-1862) 

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