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Celebrate Son and Daughter Day
Son and Daughter Day is the perfect opportunity to set aside some time to reflect on the joy that children bring to your life.
Whether sons and daughters are young or old, teenagers or toddlers, the bond between parent and child is like no other on earth and this annual celebration ensures the miracle of bringing new life into the world is never forgotten.
Though the origins of Son and Daughter Day are unknown, it is celebrated widely across the world simply by parents spending time with their children and letting them know how special they are to them. The best gift to give on Son and Daughter Day is the gift of time.
If your children are still living at home, take some time out of your schedule to truly enjoy their company. If your children have moved away, make sure they return so you can spend quality family time together.
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Word of the Day
child’s play
“That was easy!”
MEANING:
noun: Something trivial; a task easily accomplished.
ETYMOLOGY:
From child, from Old English cild + play, from Old English plegan. Ultimately from the Indo-European root dlegh- (to engage oneself), which also gave us pledge, plight, and indulge. Earliest documented use: 1275.
USAGE:
“Mars -- different in almost all respects from Earth -- is nonetheless the closest thing to a sister planet, at least one close-by. But close is a relative term. Our elliptical orbits are such that we come as close as 34 million miles to each other and as far as 250 million. A rocket leaving Earth for Mars has a choice of many possible paths, but the most economical in terms of fuel is called a Hohmann transfer and takes between six and nine months one way. Our two orbits are such, however, that a crew arriving at Mars from a Hohmann would have to wait a year or more for a favorable return alignment. Therefore, a round trip would take more than two years. Compared with Apollo’s eight days, that is huge, and creates a host of new issues. All in all, Apollo was child’s play compared to a Mars landing.”
Michael Collins; Excerpted from the Preface to the 2019 edition of “Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut’s Journeys”; Natural History (New York); Jul/Aug 2019.
Michael Collins; Excerpted from the Preface to the 2019 edition of “Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut’s Journeys”; Natural History (New York); Jul/Aug 2019.
Idiom of the Day
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
What you do is more important than what you say; someone’s words may not be trustworthy
Person A: “John keeps saying he wants to take me out for dinner, but then he never does!”Person B: “Actions speak louder than words.“
Baby platypuses are called puggles
Person A: “John keeps saying he wants to take me out for dinner, but then he never does!”Person B: “Actions speak louder than words.“
This Day in History
1874 - A patent for the sprinkler head was given to Harry S. Parmelee.
1877 - The two moons of Mars were discovered by Asaph Hall, an American astronomer. He named them Phobos and Deimos.
1896 - Harvey Hubbell received a patent for the electric light bulb socket with a pull-chain.
1909 - The American ship Arapahoe became the first to ever use the SOS distress signal off the coast of Cape Hatteras, NC.
1934 - Alcatraz, in San Francisco Bay, received federal prisoners for the first time.
1951 - The first major league baseball game to be televised in color was broadcast. The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves 8-1.
1965 - The Beatles' movie "Help!" premiered in the New York.
1984 - The Cincinnati Reds honored major league All-Star and Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench by retiring his uniform (#5).
1992 - In Bloomington, MN, the Mall of America opened. It was the largest shopping mall in the United States.
1994 - A U.S. federal jury awarded $286.8 million to about 10,000 commercial fishermen for losses as a result of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.
1999 - KISS received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2002 - Jason Priestley crashed his car during practice for a race in the Infiniti Pro Series. He suffered a spinal fracture, a moderate concussion, a broken nose, facial lacerations and broken bones in both feet.
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DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, August 11:
You have a rare, balanced combination of logic and intuition. Your people skills help bring success into your life, and partnering up tends to also attract positive experiences into your life. You are a rather ambitious person who is likely to be quite successful and not financially wanting, as you value security, both in your career and your love life. You are attracted to, or you attract, successful and strong people as romantic partners. Togetherness and partnership are more important to you than personal glory. Sales, promotion, and public relations are strong for you. While routine and structure are important to your happiness, you should watch for falling into ruts. In relationships, you may stay longer than most in a difficult set-up. You have staying power, however, and this can serve you well. This can also translate literally as a long life and good health overall. Famous people born today
1858 Christiaan Eijkman, Dutch physician and bacteriologist (Nobel Prize in Medicine-1929), born in Nijkerk, Netherlands (d. 1930)
1897 Enid Blyton, English children's writer, fifth most popular author in the world (Famous Five, Secret Seven, The Adventure), born in London, England (d. 1968)
1921 Alex Haley, American writer (Autobiography of Malcolm X, Roots), born in Ithaca, New York (d. 1992)
1950 Steve Wozniak, American pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and co-founder of Apple Computer, born in San Jose, California
1953 Hulk Hogan, [Terry Bollea], WWF heavyweight champion (1984-89), born in Augusta, Georgia
1983 Chris Hemsworth, Australian actor (Thor, Avengers), born in Melbourne, Victoria
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:
1874 - A patent for the sprinkler head was given to Harry S. Parmelee.
If You Were Born Today, August 11:
You have a rare, balanced combination of logic and intuition. Your people skills help bring success into your life, and partnering up tends to also attract positive experiences into your life. You are a rather ambitious person who is likely to be quite successful and not financially wanting, as you value security, both in your career and your love life. You are attracted to, or you attract, successful and strong people as romantic partners. Togetherness and partnership are more important to you than personal glory. Sales, promotion, and public relations are strong for you. While routine and structure are important to your happiness, you should watch for falling into ruts. In relationships, you may stay longer than most in a difficult set-up. You have staying power, however, and this can serve you well. This can also translate literally as a long life and good health overall. Famous people born today
1858 Christiaan Eijkman, Dutch physician and bacteriologist (Nobel Prize in Medicine-1929), born in Nijkerk, Netherlands (d. 1930)
1897 Enid Blyton, English children's writer, fifth most popular author in the world (Famous Five, Secret Seven, The Adventure), born in London, England (d. 1968)
1921 Alex Haley, American writer (Autobiography of Malcolm X, Roots), born in Ithaca, New York (d. 1992)
1950 Steve Wozniak, American pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and co-founder of Apple Computer, born in San Jose, California
1953 Hulk Hogan, [Terry Bollea], WWF heavyweight champion (1984-89), born in Augusta, Georgia
1983 Chris Hemsworth, Australian actor (Thor, Avengers), born in Melbourne, Victoria
Vancouver, Canada has the least affordable housing in North America, more expensive than Manhattan and San Francisco
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In Bloomington, MN, the Mall of America opened on this day in 1992. It was the largest shopping mall in the United States.
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In Bloomington, MN, the Mall of America opened on this day in 1992. It was the largest shopping mall in the United States.
Hot August Nights 2019
Aug 6 - 11, 2019 | Reno, NV
Hot August Nights in Reno, Nevada, harkens back to the time where hot rods ruled the roads and custom cars were a way of life. This six-day vintage car show features cruising parades, exciting drag races, show-n-shine displays, ride-n-drive events and musical performances from legendary acts from the 1950s and '70s are sure to red-line the nostalgia odometer.
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2019
Aug 2 - 11, 2019 | Sturgis, SD
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally may be one of the most misunderstood festivals in the world. Yes, it's a gathering of hundreds of thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts, many looking like they would be at home on stage with ZZ Top. Yes, this is a rural Podunk town nestled in the Black Hills representing some of the most desolate and beautiful prairie in the world. And, yes, your ears will get a workout (Harleys are not quiet) and your stomach will grow a couple of inches (lots of beer).
further information: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2019 - Concerts, Music Festival
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Indiana State Fair 2019
Aug 2 - 18, 2019 | Indianapolis, IN
Indiana State Fairgrounds|1202 E 38th St
The Indiana State Fair offers many opportunities to have fun with the family and celebrate the culture, commerce and agriculture of Indiana. The exposition continues to exemplify the very best in Indiana from the grand 4-H competition to the amazing draft horse shows to daily entertainment on stages throughout the grounds. There are also tons of thrilling rides, mouthwatering fair food and all kinds of carnival games, making for a fun and memorable event for the whole family.
SUNDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS
PATTERN BOOK SUNDAY
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The Elder Sister is an oil-on-canvas painting by French academic artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau, produced in 1869. The painting shows a girl (the "elder sister") sitting on a rock and holding a sleeping baby on her lap, with a quiet rural landscape behind them. For this scene, Bouguereau's daughter Henriette and son Paul served as models. Bouguereau used great care and attention in drawing the children's features and the positioning of their bodies, giving them an idyllic look. The girl's eyes look directly at the viewer and both children are shown with immaculate clothing. The painting is now in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.Las Lajas Sanctuary
A basilica church located in the southern Department of Nariño, municipality of Ipiales, Colombia. The place is a popular pilgrimage location since the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1754. The first shrine was built by 1750 and was replaced by a bigger one in 1802 including a bridge over the canyon of the Guáitara River. The present temple, of Gothic Revival style, was built between 1916 and 1949.
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Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
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How to crochet summer dress
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RECIPE
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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SWEETS
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COOKBOOK SUNDAY
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CRAFTS
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
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PUZZLE
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USE TOE SEPARATORS TO STORE YOUR BOBBINS
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A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Human nature will not flourish, any more than a potato, if it be planted and replanted, for too long a series of generations, in the same worn-out soil. My children have had other birthplaces, and, so far as their fortunes may be within my control, shall strike their roots into unaccustomed earth. -Nathaniel Hawthorne, writer (4 Jul 1804-1864)
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