Celebrate Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what’s on the other side?The Muppets
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions and rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it.
I know they’rewrong wait and see.
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection.
The lovers, the dreamers and me.
We have all had pets that we have loved as family members, ones that were like our little furry children. But like all family members, there comes a time when they pass from this world, and often this leaves us with a profound feeling of loss and pain. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day celebrates our furbabies who have passed before us.
History of Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day was founded by Deborah Barnes, author and blogger of Zee & Zoey’s Cat Chronicles in tribute to her Ragdoll cat, Mr. Jazz, who she had to say goodbye to on August 28, 2013. She shared the journey of letting him go in her book, Purr Prints of the Heart – A Cat’s Tale of Life, Death, and Beyond and the reaction from her readers was so overwhelming, she decided to create the day in his honor as a way for others across the world to share memories of their own pets they had loved and lost. Whether a pet with fur, fin, feathers, scales, or something else – one pet, or many – the day is meant to honor the pet in any way that feels most comfortable to the pet guardian, such as using social media sites to post a picture, write a poem, share a favorite memory, upload a video, write a special blog post, or other methods like creating a special outdoor memorial.
These Tattoos Look Like Patches
Embroidered Into People’s Skin
Eduardo ‘Duda’ Lozano is an amazing tattoo artist from São Paulo, Brazil who has become famous for his incredible embroidery-style tattoos that look like patches have been sewed directly onto people’s skin.
Joke of the Day
SCRIMPING AND SAVING
After years of scrimping and saving, a husband told his wife the good news, "Honey, we've finally saved enough money to buy what we started saving for in 1979!"
"You mean a brand-new Cadillac?" she asked eagerly.
"No," said the husband, "a 1979 Cadillac!"
"You mean a brand-new Cadillac?" she asked eagerly.
"No," said the husband, "a 1979 Cadillac!"
Word of the Day
minim
MEANING:
noun:
1. The least amount of anything.
2. In music, a half note.
3. A unit of liquid measure, equivalent to 1/60 of a fluid dram (about one drop of liquid).
4. In calligraphy, a short vertical stroke, as in the letters i, m, n, u.
1. The least amount of anything.
2. In music, a half note.
3. A unit of liquid measure, equivalent to 1/60 of a fluid dram (about one drop of liquid).
4. In calligraphy, a short vertical stroke, as in the letters i, m, n, u.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin minimus (smallest, least). Earliest documented use: 1440.
USAGE:
“There’s a minim of grace in that gesture, of self-forgiveness and, yes, of hope, however fugitive.”
William Giraldi; ‘This Life Is Not Easy’: The Redemption of Raymond Carver; Commonweal (New York); May 3, 2019.
“Her mother would think as she spoke, in italics, while father, who supplemented his orchestral salary by copying music, would put each idea slowly and deliberately into his mind in the way he put minims to paper.”
Margaret Holmes; Ye Who Know Love: ‘Sophie’; Rowan Holmes; 2008.
“Measuring with a dropper eight minims of Tincura Opii into a glass of sherry, the chemist JG. Hallam, late of Camden Town, said to himself, I am an average man. This was a somatic measurement. No, a judgment, as twelve minims of laudanum was sufficient to put an average man to sleep.”
Michael Redhill; Consolation; Anchor Canada; 2009.
William Giraldi; ‘This Life Is Not Easy’: The Redemption of Raymond Carver; Commonweal (New York); May 3, 2019.
“Her mother would think as she spoke, in italics, while father, who supplemented his orchestral salary by copying music, would put each idea slowly and deliberately into his mind in the way he put minims to paper.”
Margaret Holmes; Ye Who Know Love: ‘Sophie’; Rowan Holmes; 2008.
“Measuring with a dropper eight minims of Tincura Opii into a glass of sherry, the chemist JG. Hallam, late of Camden Town, said to himself, I am an average man. This was a somatic measurement. No, a judgment, as twelve minims of laudanum was sufficient to put an average man to sleep.”
Michael Redhill; Consolation; Anchor Canada; 2009.
Idiom of the Day
BURY ONE’S HEAD IN THE SAND
To refuse to think about or confront serious issues or situations
Martin just buries his head in the sand when it comes to his financial problems.
Martin just buries his head in the sand when it comes to his financial problems.
This Day in History
1774 - The first American-born saint was born in New York City. Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton was canonized in 1975.
1830 - "The Tom Thumb" was demonstrated in Baltimore, MD. It was the first passenger-carrying train of its kind to be built in America.
1917 - Ten suffragists were arrested as they picketed the White House.
1922 - The first radio commercial aired on WEAF in New York City. The Queensboro Realty Company bought 10 minutes of time for$100.
1922 - The Walker Cup was held for the first time at Southampton, NY. It is the oldest international team golf match in America.
1963 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech at a civil rights rally in Washington, DC. More than 200,000 people attended.
1774 - The first American-born saint was born in New York City. Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton was canonized in 1975.
1963 - Peter, Paul & Mary performed "Blowin' In The Wind" before Civil Rights marchers who had gathered in Washington to hear Martin Luther King Jr. speak.
1964 - The Beatles appeared on the cover of "LIFE" magazine.
1972 - Mark Spitz captured the first of his seven gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He set a world record when he completed the 200-meter butterfly in 2 minutes and 7/10ths of a second.
1986 - Tina Turner was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
1996 - A divorce decree was issued for Britain's Charles and Princess Diana. This was the official end to the 15-year marriage.
2004 - George Brunstad, at age 70, became the oldest person to swim the English Channel. The swim from Dover, England, to Sangatte, France, took 15 hours and 59 minutes.
2008 - In China, the Shanghai World Financial Center officially opened. The observation decks opened on August 30.
thanks, Heide
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, August 28
You are emotionally impulsive, playful, youthful, and charming with a wonderful sense of humor. Your need to express yourself on a creative level is strong, and it motivates much of what you do. Success is more likely if your career allows you to express your creativity freely. Your perceptive, warm, and insightful qualities are major elements of your charisma, attracting others to you spontaneously. Some level of mischief is another quality that plays a role in your attractiveness. You are excellent at negotiating and you can be very diplomatic, although when unhappy, you are inclined to call the shots. As creative and spontaneous as you can be, your need for routine is also strongly present. You are a natural teacher, counselor, and healer. Love, compassion, and understanding are qualities that you always promote. Famous people born today:
1749 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German social philosopher (Faust), born in Frankfurt am Main, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1832)
1774 Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, 1st American Catholic saint (1975), born in NYC, New York (d. 1821)
1884 Peter Fraser, British-born New Zealand statesman and 24th Prime Minister of New Zealand (1940-49), born in Hill of Fearn, Scotland (d. 1950)
1917 Jack Kirby, American cartoonist (X-Men, Spider-Man, Hulk, Capt America), born in NYC, New York (d. 1994)
1938 Paul Martin, 21st Prime Minister of Canada (Liberal: 2003-06), born in Windsor, Ontario
1957 Ai Weiwei, Chinese artist and activist (Sunflower Seeds, Remembering), born in Beijing, China
1965 Shania Twain, Canadian singer (You're Still the One), born in Windsor Ontario
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
The world’s oldest roller coaster is located in Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Leap-the-Dips gave its first ride in 1902. The mammoth side friction roller coaster reaches heights of 41 feet and a whopping speed of 10 mph (miles per hour).
Johnny Cash [Feb. 26, 1932 – Sept. 12, 2003] is/was/will always be a legendary and popular singer-songwriter. Known as The Man In Black, and for hit songs such as Walk the Line and Ring of Fire, he is also known for his baritone voice. Cash only had 3 voice lessons before he was told to stop. The voice teacher told Johnny to stop taking lessons and to “Always do it your way.” It’s safe to say that was very good advice!
The shortest war in the records books took place on August 27, 1896 and lasted a total of 38 minutes. The battle took place on the tiny island of Zanzibar as the British Army defeated military forces led by Khalid bin Bargash. Bargash had just pulled a coup d’etat and taken control of the tiny island. The Brits quickly stopped that.
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1965 Shania Twain, Canadian singer (You're Still the One), born in Windsor Ontario
The world’s oldest roller coaster is located in Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Leap-the-Dips gave its first ride in 1902. The mammoth side friction roller coaster reaches heights of 41 feet and a whopping speed of 10 mph (miles per hour).
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Lead East 50's Party & Car Show 2019
Aug 29 - Sept 1, 2019 | Parsippany, NJ
Parsippany Hilton/Hampton Inn|1 Hilton Ct
1,800 old cars and hot rods! We have a vintage style Prom, Sock Hop, doo wop concerts, rockabilly bands, drive-in movies, dancing til dawn, shopping vendors, food trucks, and tons of classic cars and trucks!
Bristol Renaissance Faire 2019
Jul 6 - Sept 2, 2019 | Kenosha, WI
Bristol Renaissance Faire Grounds|12550 120th Ave
Hear ye, hear ye! The Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, turns the clock back to 1574 and transforms the peaceful town of Kenosha into a village of revelry and merriment. Taking place on weekends over the course of two months in the summer, the enchanted event features 16th century musical performances, dance pieces, games, jousting competitions, rides, over 200 artisans and juicy turkey legs. Appearances by the fair's kings, queens and even Robin Hood add to the entertainment.
further information: The Bristol Renaissance Faire - Home - Kenosha, WI
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Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony 2019
Aug 31, 2019 | Honolulu, HI
Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center|2201 Kalakaua Avenue
The annual Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii, kicks off the Aloha festival season in September with a celebration of the rich history and culture of the Hawaiian islands. The one-day engagement features the king, queen, prince and princess holding (royal) court and participating in a traditional ceremony where they receive and don the royal head feather lei, cloak, helmet and other symbolic pieces. Hawaiian folk and traditional music serve as the soundtrack for the cultural celebrations.
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
(28 August 1592 – 23 August 1628), was an English courtier, statesman and patron of the arts. He was a favorite and possibly also a lover of King James I of England. Despite a patchy political and military record, Buckingham remained at the height of royal favor for the first three years of the reign of King Charles I, until a disgruntled army officer assassinated him. This picture is an oil-on-panel portrait of Buckingham by Dutch painter Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, produced around 1625. Buckingham commissioned portraits of himself as "a medium for the cultivation of his personal image". In this painting, he is depicted with a jacket encrusted with pearls that also hang in ropes across it; it may also contain a reference to his diplomatic coup that year in negotiating the marriage of the future Charles I. At his entry to the French court, he is recorded as wearing a grey velvet suit from which the loosely threaded pearls dropped to the ground as he advanced to make his bow to the queen, to general wonder. The painting is now in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Douma
During a lull in the bombings, Syrians in the city of Douma
gather for the evening meal at the end of a Ramadan fast.
knit
thanks, Emily
Petit Chou (Free Baby Knitting Pattern)
knit
thanks, Annarita
knit
Solutia- Floral Knitted Pillows (Project)
knit
Broken Rib Tank pattern by Kristen TenDyke
knit
The First Thing I Ever Knit (but didnt finish)
Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
thanks, Sally
crochet
thanks, Laura
crochet
crochet
crochet
Row Count O
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Sara
SWEETS
thanks, Helen
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
thanks, Kay
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Sock Bear
PUZZLE
| accomplice acoustic actress allay balmy blase blown born buxom | cavern chest comfort crock deli dirty drench drone | emotional enrage fruit gauze group killer | legal lesion murmur nature pacify prompt rather relieve | sample side tender tied truth video whine |
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Riley
CLEVER
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Food cover
Do you ever put out food then regret it once you see all the bugs flying around? Wasps, flies, and other pesky insects love getting all up in your dinner, and keeping them at bay can be difficult. Thankfully, if you have a way to protect your food, you won’t have to worry about that anymore.
Flower pots are surprisingly effective at serving this purpose, provided the plate you’re covering fits the rim of the container. You just turn the pot upside down and put it over your food, preventing anything from being able to get near and contaminate it.
EYE OPENER
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (28 Aug 1749-1832)
Eduardo 'Duda' Lozano
OPTICAL ILLUSION
There are several variations to this optical illusion but the effect is the same.
The “blue” and “green” backgrounds are in fact the same color (open it in photoshop).
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