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Celebrate Gratitude Day
Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st September. The celebration of Gratitude Day allows both individual citizens and organizations within wider society to celebrate the broad meaning of gratitude in a variety of ways.
History of World Gratitude Day
The celebration started in 1965 in Hawaii when an international gathering decided that it would be a good idea to have one day per year to formally express gratitude and appreciation for the many wonderful things to be found in the world. Following the meeting in Hawaii, many attendees marked Gratitude Day on 21st September 1966 when back in their own countries. Ever since then, the number of people celebrating Gratitude Day across the world has grown and grown.
Joke of the Day
HOW LONG?
A boy, frustrated with all the rules he had to follow, asked his father, "Dad, how soon will I be old enough to do whatever I want?"
The father answered immediately, "I don't know. Nobody has lived that long yet."
The father answered immediately, "I don't know. Nobody has lived that long yet."
Word of the Day
dysphemism
MEANING:
noun: The substitution of a harsher, deprecating, or offensive term in place of a relatively neutral term.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Greek dys- (bad) + -phemism (as in euphemism). Earliest documented use: 1884. The opposite is euphemism.
NOTES:
Examples include “death tax” for “estate tax” and “snail mail” for “paper mail”.
USAGE:
“If my soft touch there with ‘people seeking refuge’ seems too forgiving, take your pick of the wide array of dysphemisms already available for those fleeing violence and terror, from ‘anchor babies’ to ‘illegal aliens’ to the more grammatically efficient ‘illegals’-- which crams ‘them’ into a space-saving adjective.”
Michael Andor Brodeur; United States of Euphemism: ICE, Border Separations, and How Americans Say the Unspeakable; Boston Globe (Massachusetts); Jun 24, 2018.
Michael Andor Brodeur; United States of Euphemism: ICE, Border Separations, and How Americans Say the Unspeakable; Boston Globe (Massachusetts); Jun 24, 2018.
Idiom of the Day
CUT A LONG STORY SHORT
To get to the point, to not include unnecessary detail
To cut a long story short, she has to move back to the US until her new visa comes through.
To cut a long story short, she has to move back to the US until her new visa comes through.
This Day in History
1784 - "The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser" was published for the first time in Philadelphia. It was the first daily paper in America.
1893 - Frank Duryea took what is believed to be the first gasoline- powered automobile for a test drive. The "horseless carriage" was designed by Frank and Charles Duryea.
1897 - The New York Sun ran the "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial. It was in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon.
1937 - J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" was first published.
1948 - Milton Berle debuted as the host of "The Texaco Star Theater" on NBC-TV. The show later became "The Milton Berle Show." Berle was the regular host until 1967.
1957 - "Perry Mason", the television series, made its debut on CBS-TV. The show was on for 9 years.
1961 - Antonio Abertondo swam the English Channel (in both directions) in 24 hours and 25 minutes.
1970 - "NFL Monday Night Football" made its debut on ABC-TV. The game was between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. The Browns won 31-21.
1973 - Henry Kissinger was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become 56th Secretary of State. He was the first naturalized citizen to hold the office of Secretary of State.
1981 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Sandra Day O'Connor to be the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
1996 - The board of all-male Virginia Military Institute voted to admit women.
1996 - Hank Williams III, at 23 years old, made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
2001 - "America: A Tribute to Heroes" was shown on 35 seperate broadcast and cable networks simultaneously. The telethon raised $150 million in pledges to benefit families of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. The pledges were made from September 21 through September 24, 2001.
thanks, Karla
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, September 21
You are an exceptionally creative person. Once you learn to focus your energy on one or a few creative passions, you can go far. Disciplining yourself is not necessarily a problem–you tend to have so many ideas and talents that it can be hard to develop just one. Indecision is sometimes an issue. You are unusually thoughtful and helpful. You are very likable, and others sense your warmth, or at the very least, they seem to know you have a lot to share. Your mind is sharp, and you love to communicate! You may grow into this quality–beginning life as a quiet child and, over the years, you discover your voice. You easily attract admirers, and you are willing to make tremendous sacrifices for the sake of love. Famous people born today:
1737 Francis Hopkinson, American author and composer (designed the first American flag), born in Philadelphia, British America (d. 1791)
1866 H. G. Wells, English sci-fi author (War of the Worlds, Kipps), born in Bromley, Kent (d. 1946)
1934 Leonard Cohen, Canadian writer and singer-songwriter (Death of Ladies Man), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2016)
1947 Stephen King, American sci-fi and horror author (Carrie, Shining, Kujo), born in Portland, Maine
1950 Bill Murray, American actor and comedian (Saturday Night Live, Ghostbusters), born in Evanston, Illinois
1967 Faith Hill [Audrey Faith Perry], American country pop singer (Breathe, Cry), born in Ridgeland, Mississippi
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
The Word Volcano
1784 - "The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser" was published for the first time in Philadelphia. It was the first daily paper in America.
1967 Faith Hill [Audrey Faith Perry], American country pop singer (Breathe, Cry), born in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Per the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, a VOLCANO is defined as a vent in the crust of the earth from which molten or hot rock and steam issue. The word volcano comes from Roman Mythology. In Roman Mythology the god of fire is known as Vulcan.
Per the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, a VOLCANO is defined as a vent in the crust of the earth from which molten or hot rock and steam issue. The word volcano comes from Roman Mythology. In Roman Mythology the god of fire is known as Vulcan.
The Lollipop was named after one of the most famous Racehorses in the early 1900s, Lolly Pop.
Horses Can't Vomit
Horses cannot vomit. They are physically unable to do so, partly due to the fact that they have weak vomiting reflexes. While all humans and many animals use vomit to rid their body of something toxic, horses (and rats and rabbits) do not.
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TODAY: In 1866, Herbert George Wells is born.
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TODAY: In 1866, Herbert George Wells is born.
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Branson Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival 2019
Sep 19 - 21, 2019 Branson, MO
The annual Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival in Branson, Missouri, is a grand community celebration, Branson-style, boasting all kinds of performances and unique works of art. The three-day outdoor extravaganza features attractions like concerts, a celebrity autograph booth, food booths, local artists showcasing their one-of-a-kind pieces and a sidewalk sale.
further information: Welcome to Downtown Branson!
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Odessa Deutschesfest 2019
Sep 19 - 22, 2019 | Odessa, WA
German music in your ears, sausage and strudel in your stomach and excitement and enjoyment in your heart. Odessa Deutschesfest is more than just a 4-day function, it’s a full German experience. Every September, the small town of Odessa, Washington, transforms into a mini Germany. There’s more than just authentic German music and food, there’s also a parade, arts & crafts exhibits, a carnival, sports events, a major 5k and 10k fun run, plus the crowd favorite Biergarten.
further information: Deutschesfest
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New York City Feast of San Gennaro 2019
Sep 12 - 22, 2019 | New York, NY
Mulberry St between Canal St & E Houston St
For over eighty years, the NYC Feast of San Gennaro has been celebrating the legacy and traditions of the early Italian immigrants who called New York City's Little Italy neighborhood home. Festivalgoers can enjoy a variety of attractions including live musical performances, an assortment of delectable authentic Italian cuisine and various parades and processions. Founders of the festival created the event to share the rich heritage of the Italian-American community with the rest of the city.
further information: Feast of San Gennaro 2019: Schedule, how to get there, Little Italy street closures
Pictures of the day
Pictures of the day
Dried bark strips, bark powder and dried flowers of the small tree Cinnamomum verum. Native to Sri Lanka, C. verum, also known as true cinnamon, is an evergreen of the family Lauraceae. The tree's inner bark is used to make the spice cinnamon, although most of the world's supply comes from several other Cinnamomum species. Sri Lanka produces 80 to 90 per cent of C. verum cinnamon; the tree is also cultivated commercially in the Seychelles and Madagascar.
Termite tossing
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, southern African hornbill tossing a termite into its mouth for dinner.
knit ... Halloween
thanks, Helen
thanks, Sasha
knit
knit
Knit Pattern of the Day:
Spiral Spider Web
crochet
crochet
crochet
Row Count 3
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Marge
SWEETS
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
thanks, Hazel
| action beach blame bless border clear clinic color | come companion considerate death deed delay door | egress enthrall explore favorite feisty globe grand grill | jurisdiction mule pair plumb resort | school sense spoof sport supreme torpedo upbeat waist woman |
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER
thanks, Beth
EYE OPENER
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Moral certainty is always a sign of cultural inferiority. The more uncivilized the man, the surer he is that he knows precisely what is right and what is wrong. All human progress, even in morals, has been the work of men who have doubted the current moral values, not of men who have whooped them up and tried to enforce them. The truly civilized man is always skeptical and tolerant, in this field as in all others. His culture is based on "I am not too sure." -H.L. Mencken, writer, editor, and critic (12 Sep 1880-1956)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Keep your eyes on the dot.
Is it in the front or in the back of the cube?
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