Book Lovers Day - August 9, 2019

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Book Lovers Day

From the scent of a rare first edition book found in an old time book collection, to a crisp, fresh book at the local supermarket, the very sight of a book can bring back memories. Reading as a child, enjoying the short stories, the long books and the ability to lose yourself in a story so powerful that at the end your asking yourself where to get the next book in the series. This is for the reader in all of us, the celebration of Book Lovers Day!

History of Book Lovers Day

While the day’s origins may be shrouded in mystery and rumor, the books themselves are not. Started from carving on stone tablets, the book was designed to make portable the writings and drawings of those that could not carry around stone tablets. Originally it was parchment or vellum (calf skin, in case you were wondering)was bound tightly with a wooden cover.

Often the wooden cover was tightly wrapped in leather to prevent the wood from getting wet and had clasps or straps to hold it shut. In the more modern age, printing capabilities made books cheaper, and easier, to print. The printing press, the typewriter, and the computer all had an effect on the market of books.

But more so than most, is the upsurge in electronic devices that can be used to read on. Computers, tablets, and most cell phones now have the ability to read books, making it that much easier to carry around a small library to enjoy not matter where you are.

Stéphane Tarnier (1828–1897), the architect of perinatology in France, inventor of the obstetric forceps, built the first incubator, modeled after a chicken incubator he observed at the zoo.

Word of the Day

satyagraha

Colin Kaepernick

MEANING:

noun: The policy of passive nonviolent resistance as a protest against injustice.

ETYMOLOGY:

Coined by Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) in India’s freedom struggle, from Sanskrit satyagraha, from satyam (truth) + agraha (determination, insistence), ultimately from the Indo-European root ghrebh- (to seize or reach), which also gave us grasp and grab. Earliest documented use: 1920.

USAGE:

“Colin Kaepernick is an NFL pariah. His stand for social justice by taking a knee during the national anthem last season as a member of the San Francisco 49ers has left him sitting on his couch as NFL training camps commence this week.
“His sideline satyagraha, designed to bring attention to civil rights violations and disparities in treatment from law enforcement in this country, makes him unemployable in a league that frowns upon individuality, and values compliance and conformity from its players.”
Christopher L. Gasper; Kaepernick Saga Cuts Against the Grain; Boston Globe (Massachusetts); Jul 23, 2017.

Idiom of the Day

A SANDWICH SHORT OF A PICNIC

A humorous way of saying someone is stupid or is a bit mad

He brought only shorts and t-shirts when he went to Sweden in the winter – I think he might be a sandwich short of a picnic!

This Day in History

1790 - The Columbia returned to Boston Harbor after a three-year voyage. It was the first ship to carry the American flag around the world.

1854 - "Walden" was published by Henry David Thoreau.

1859 - The escalator was patented by Nathan Ames.

1910 - A.J. Fisher received a patent for the electric washing machine.

1930 - Betty Boop had her beginning in "Dizzy Dishes" created by Max Fleischer.

1936 - Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics. He was the first American to win four medals in one Olympics.

1944 - The Forest Service and Wartime Advertising Council created "Smokey the Bear."


1974 - U.S. President Richard Nixon formally resigned. Gerald R. Ford took his place, and became the 38th president of the U.S.


1975 - The New Orleans Superdome as officially opened when the Saints played the Houston Oilers in exhibition football. The new Superdome cost $163 million to build.


1988 - Wayne Gretzky (Edmonton Oilers) was traded. The trade was at Gretzky's request. He was sent to the Los Angeles Kings.


2004 - Donald Duck received the 2,257th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

thanks, Kris

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, August 8

Although your personality is restless, you are at your best when meeting your responsibilities and filling commitments. Self-esteem plummets otherwise. You are hard-working, likable, dependable, and achievement-oriented. Some of you are overachievers. You might often find yourself in the position of managing and taking care of others. You have a very responsible streak and might stay in difficult situations longer than most as a result – watch for over-committing yourself. Because pride and protectiveness can keep you from sharing your worries and concerns with people closest to you, it can be very important for you to find a confidante so that you can share some of your burdens. Making more time for pleasure is also essential to your success. In close relationships, control or imbalance can be issues but relationships get much better later in life. You are deeply loving and have strong personal magnetism. Famous people born today: 

1648 Johann Michael Bach, German composer (In Dulci Jubilo), born in Arnstadt, Germany (d. 1694)

1776 Amedeo Avogadro, Italian scientist who contributed to molecular theory, including what is known as Avogadro's law (6.022 x 10 ^ 23), born in Torino, Italy (d. 1856)

1950 Chris Haney, Canadian journalist who created the board game "Trivial Pursuit", born in Welland, Ontario (d. 2010)

1963 Whitney Houston, American singer (One Moment in Time, Bodyguard), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2012)

1967 Deion Sanders, American NFL corner-back/wide receiver and MLB player (Dallas Cowboys and NY Yankees), born in Fort Myers, Florida

READERS INFO

1.

(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:

Coca-Cola owns every domain variation of ahh.com, from 2 H's up to 62 H's.



2.

CELESTIAL EVENT TONIGHT -

Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. 

The planet Mercury reaches greatest western elongation of 19.0 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise.

3.

Shreemaya Krishnadham Janmashtami Celebration 2019

Jul 17 - Aug 17, 2019 | Milpitas, CA

Shreemaya Krishnadham|25 Corning Ave

Janmashtami is one of the biggest religious celebrations of the Hindu religion, marking the birth of Krishna. At Shreemaya Krishnadham, the event includes singing and chanting, cultural programs, lectures and skits leading up to a midnight celebration for all to enjoy. Attendees are encouraged to bring family and friends to join in the festivities.

further information: Shreemaya Krishnadham – BAYVP

4.

Chicago SummerDance 2019

Jun 27 - Aug 24, 2019 | Chicago, IL

Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park & Other Chicago Park District Locations|601 S Michigan Ave

Chicago SummerDance is an outdoor dance event where guests can take classes to learn basic steps or enjoy live performances by more than forty different bands and dancers specializing in a variety of styles. Considered to be the largest dance event in the United States, the festival is held over the course of multiple weeks, so put your dancing shoes on and waltz your way on down to SummerDance!

further information: Chicago Summerdance | Free Live Music & Dance Instruction

5.

One SeaGate Summer Concert Series 2019

Aug 25, 2019 | Toledo, OH 

One SeaGate Courtyard|600 N Summit St

Take a lunchtime break and head to the One SeaGate Summer Concert Series for some live music at a beautiful venue. From 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. June through August catch some tunes in the courtyard overlooking the reflecting pond, steps away from the Maumee River. It’s an incredible way to break up the work day.

further information: One SeaGate Summer Concert Series

Pictures of the day

Béatrice et Bénédict is an opéra comique in two acts by French composer Hector Berlioz. Berlioz wrote the French libretto himself, based closely on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. He had been interested in setting Shakespeare's comedy since his return from Italy in 1833, but only composed the score of the opera following the completion of Les Troyens in 1858. It was first performed at the opening of the Theater Baden-Baden on 9 August 1862. Berlioz conducted the first two performances of a German version in Weimar in 1863, where, as he wrote in his memoirs, he was "overwhelmed by all sorts of kind attention". This picture is the title page of the first edition vocal score of Béatrice et Bénédict, published in 1863, with an illustration by French illustrator Antoine Barbizet.

Endless Journey

Taken at Mishima town in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. The first train goes across the railway bridge through in morning mist. The train moves forward little by little slowly. I thought, this sight has expressed the Fukushima people defying to recover from the earthquake and nuclear accident. But it is an uncertain endless journey.

knit
thanks, Ruth

Smoothie

knit
thanks, Leah

Animal Parade Baby Blanket

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Cutie Cupcake Dolls
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Knitted top pattern

knit

Anchors Away Dishcloth

Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Malia Baby Blanket

crochet
thanks, Leah

Pattern: Pinwheel Hot Pad

crochet, vintage
thanks, Mary

Waltz Shawl Pattern

crochet

Small Crochet Purse
crochet

Lace summer top
crochet

Mini dress book mark



RECIPE

thanks. Lily

Seared Salmon with Cilantro-Cucumber Salsa

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Debbie

Sensational Steak Sandwich Recipe



SWEETS

thanks, Shelley

Blueberry Lemon Oreo Cheesecake Bars. Recipe

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

thanks, Ann

DIY Good Luck Gift in an Altoids Tin

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts

thanks,  Bella

Lava Lamp Bracelet

Tutorial - friendship-bracelets.net

PUZZLE

Butterfly Malachite Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

SUDOKU ... medium

solution:

QUOTE

CLEVER

To make a tennis ball snack dispenser, take the tennis ball and cut a fair-sized opening. You can either cut along the curved seamline or cut a big “X” into the ball. You can now put some strong smelling treats inside. When your dog presses down on the ball, the treats should dispense.

EYE OPENER

thanks, Lucy

The dark history behind 12 classic nursery rhymes

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A writer is, after all, only half his book. The other half is the reader and from the reader the writer learns. -P.L. Travers, author (9 Aug 1899-1996)

Monument of Tarnier at the corner of Avenue de l'Observatoire and Rue d'Assas, Paris.