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Celebrate Int'l Artist Day
Art has been an important part of the human experience for time out of mind, the first records of the world are not written in books, but are captured in paintings, sculptures, and music that helps to paint a picture of world lost to the past. Whether it’s revealing a style of dress worn in a period by the clothing worn in the painting, or the slight heresy’s hidden in some of the worlds most religious works, art can reveal a hidden or lost side of us to the present.
International Artists Day honors those creative souls that will leave a record of today for the future that can’t be captured in history books. The anguish and joy of the human soul is portrayed through the haunting tones of a melody, the violence and fury caught in a photograph, or the serene gaze of a statue staring off into eternity.
History of International Artist Day
International Artist Day was founded by Chris MacClure, a Canadian artist who specializes in the style known as ‘Romantic Realism’. His paintings were a way to bring out his own “Romantic Realist” views on life, and have served to make him one of Canada’s most important artists. He created this day to bring recognition to the world of art, and to celebrate all the ways that artists bring their own special view to life.
Helga Stentzel (a.k.a @made_by_helga on instagram) pairs two of people’s greatest loves into her artwork: animals and food with a variety of different ingredients, the Russian-born but London-based visual artist creates adorable animals completely of general household food and just a sprinkle of illustration. Her zoo of work includes a cabbage dog, nutty bears, and even chicks… or are they just spaghetti snowmen?
Joke of the Day
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
The Judge said to the defendant, "I thought I told you I never wanted to see you in here again?"
"Your Honor," the criminal said, "that's what I tried to tell the police but they wouldn't listen."
"Your Honor," the criminal said, "that's what I tried to tell the police but they wouldn't listen."
Word of the Day
proditomania
MEANING:
noun: The feeling or the belief that everyone around is out to get you.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin prodere (to betray). Earliest documented use: 1898.
USAGE:
“This writer takes the most pessimistic view of present conditions in France. ... ‘conviction that the nation is invincible by land and by sea, and the concomitant proditomania ... symptoms of the dire disease which has eaten into the vitals of the citizens of the third republic.”
Albert Shaw; The American Monthly Review of Reviews;* Jan 1898.
Albert Shaw; The American Monthly Review of Reviews;* Jan 1898.
Idiom of the Day
FREAK OUT
To become very angry, scared or excited (can be negative or positive)
I freaked out when I saw The Rolling Stones perform. I’d wanted to see them my whole life!That Goth at the club freaked me out a bit because he was dressed like a vampire!
I freaked out when I saw The Rolling Stones perform. I’d wanted to see them my whole life!That Goth at the club freaked me out a bit because he was dressed like a vampire!
This Day in History
1838 - Composer Georges Alexandre-Cesar-Leopold Bizet was born. He is best remembered for his opera "Carmen."
1870 - The first U.S. trademark was given. The recipient was the Averill Chemical Paint Company of New York City.
1881 - The founder of "Cubism," Pablo Picasso, was born in Malaga, Spain.
1954 - A U.S. cabinet meeting was televised for the first time.
1955 - The microwave oven, for home use, was introduced by The Tappan Company.
1960 - The Accutron watch by the Bulova Watch Company was introduced.
1962 - American author John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature.
1995 - Cliff Richard received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
2001 - It was announced that scientists had unearthed the remains of an ancient crocodile which lived 110 million years ago. The animal, found in Gadoufaoua, Niger, grew as long as 40 feet and weighed as much as eight metric tons.
thanks, Frances
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, October 25
Your appetite for life and experience is big, but you also know that you have to work to achieve all that you want. Although your emotions run deep, you are a practical person with a sound mind and intelligent outlook. You are charismatic, original, and your interests are many and varied. Your sense of humor is sarcastic. Seldom afraid of a challenge, your approach to problems is to embrace them and then conquer them! You are charismatic, bold, and intelligent. Famous people born today:
1759 William Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Whig: 1806-07), born in Wotton Underwood, Buckinghamshire, England (d. 1834)
1838 Georges Bizet, French composer (Carmen), born in Paris (d. 1875)
1881 Pablo Picasso, Spanish artist (Mother and Child, Guernica), born in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain (d. 1973)
1888 Richard E. Byrd, American aviator and polar explorer (1st to reach both the North Pole and South Pole by air - disputed), born in Winchester, Virginia (d. 1957)
1948 Dave Cowens, American NBA forward (Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks), born in Newport, Kentucky
1969 Samantha Bee, Canadian-American comedian, actress, and television host, born in Toronto, Ontario
1984 Katy Perry [Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson], American Pop Singer (I Kissed A Girl, Waking Up In Vegas), born in Santa Barbara, California
READERS INFO
1.
(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Lake Disappointment
Where in the world is Lake Disappointment? The answer is in Western Australia. The lake was given this name by explorer Frank Hann in 1897. Hoping to find a fresh water lake, he became ‘disappointed’ when it ended up being a saltwater one.
At one point, Switzerland had an estimated 300,000 bomb shelters, with enough space to provide shelter for all of its eight million residents.
Where Do Camels Come From?
Where did camels first originate from? Contrary to popular belief, they are not originally from Africa or the Middle East. Camels first hit the world around 45 million years ago and they first appeared in North America. It was about 4 million years ago when they began migrating to other countries.
2.
CELESTIAL EVENT:
Sunday, October 27 - Uranus at Opposition.
The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view Uranus. Due to its distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.
3.
1881 -
Pablo Picasso (October 25, 1881 – April 8, 1973)
Pablo Picasso was a 20th-century Spanish painter and
sculptor who co-founded the Cubist movement and co-
invented several new styles of art, including constructed
sculpture, collage, and the plastic arts.
Dora Maar au Chat
The Old Guitarist
Head of a Woman (Fernande) sculpture by Picasso.
4.
1870 - The first U.S. trademark was given. The recipient was the Averill Chemical Paint Company of New York City.
1948 Dave Cowens, American NBA forward (Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks), born in Newport, Kentucky
1969 Samantha Bee, Canadian-American comedian, actress, and television host, born in Toronto, Ontario
At one point, Switzerland had an estimated 300,000 bomb shelters, with enough space to provide shelter for all of its eight million residents.
Pablo Picasso (October 25, 1881 – April 8, 1973)
Pablo Picasso was a 20th-century Spanish painter and
sculptor who co-founded the Cubist movement and co-
invented several new styles of art, including constructed
sculpture, collage, and the plastic arts.
sculptor who co-founded the Cubist movement and co-
invented several new styles of art, including constructed
sculpture, collage, and the plastic arts.
Dora Maar au Chat
The Old Guitarist
Head of a Woman (Fernande) sculpture by Picasso.
Upland Hills Farm Fall Harvest Festival 2017
Oct 26 - 27, 2019 | Oxford, MI
Upland Hills Farm|481 Lake George Rd
Since 1960 the Webster family has been serving Southeastern Michigan with unique recreational and educational activities in a rural environment, bringing children in contact with animals and nature. We are open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm throughout October for our Harvest Festival. The farm is also open Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00pm - 10:00pm for our Harvest Moon Hayrides.
further information: Upland Hills Farm Oxford Fall Harvest Festival
5.
The Color Run 2019
Oct 26 - 27, 2019 | Chandler, AZ
Fun runs try to sucker us in with a sense of pride and accomplishment once we cross the finish line, but pain ain’t fun for most people. We’d rather sink into our living room couch like loose change, so call us when someone makes running fun, alright?
Well, it just so happens that you’ve been missing out on the fun run of a lifetime. It’s called The Color Run, an untimed, five-kilometer race that promotes healthiness, happiness and all-around fun by pelting you with colored powder along the way. It’s been experienced by millions of people all over the world in more than 35 countries, and it’s coming to a city near you very soon.
further information: Phoenix - The Color Run™
6.
Colorado International Children's Festival 2019
Nov 9, 2019 | Aurora, CO
Bethel Community |13231 E Mississippi Ave
FREE ADMISSION / FREE PARKING / FREE CONCERT
further information: Ninth Colorado International Children's Festival
FRIDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS
FACTS: TRUE OR FALSE QUIZ
english.org
There are ten facts below. Your task is to read them carefully and try and work out which one is not true. Nine are true, only one is false.
1. A typical bed usually houses over 6 billion dust mites.
2. The opposite sides of a dice cube always add up to seven.
3. A person with hexadectylism has six fingers or six toes on one or both hands and feet
4. The loudest sound produced by any animal is 188 decibels. The animal is the African Elephant.
5. In ancient Egypt, Priests plucked every hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
6. The word four has four letters. In the English language there is no other number whose number of letters is equal to its value.
7. A pair of nesting barn owls is capable of catching and eating nearly 3,000 rats a year.
8. No piece of square dry paper can be folded more than 7 times in half.
9. Chocolate can kill dogs. Chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system; a few ounces are enough to kill a small dog.
10. There are more than twice as many kangaroos as people in Australia.
To check which fact is false, look here:
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Pictures of the day
FACTS: TRUE OR FALSE QUIZ
english.org
There are ten facts below. Your task is to read them carefully and try and work out which one is not true. Nine are true, only one is false.
1. A typical bed usually houses over 6 billion dust mites.
2. The opposite sides of a dice cube always add up to seven.
3. A person with hexadectylism has six fingers or six toes on one or both hands and feet
4. The loudest sound produced by any animal is 188 decibels. The animal is the African Elephant.
5. In ancient Egypt, Priests plucked every hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
6. The word four has four letters. In the English language there is no other number whose number of letters is equal to its value.
7. A pair of nesting barn owls is capable of catching and eating nearly 3,000 rats a year.
8. No piece of square dry paper can be folded more than 7 times in half.
9. Chocolate can kill dogs. Chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system; a few ounces are enough to kill a small dog.
10. There are more than twice as many kangaroos as people in Australia.
To check which fact is false, look here:
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Pictures of the day
Ariadne auf Naxos ('Ariadne on Naxos'), Op. 60, is an opera by Richard Strauss with a German libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Combining slapstick comedy and consummately beautiful music, the opera's theme is the competition between high and low art for the public's attention. The opera was originally conceived as a 30-minute divertissement to be performed at the end of Hofmannsthal's adaptation of Molière's play Le Bourgeois gentilhomme. Besides the opera, Strauss provided incidental music to be performed during the play. In the end, the opera occupied ninety minutes, and the performance of play plus opera occupied over six hours. It was first performed at the Staatsoper Stuttgart on 25 October 1912, directed by Max Reinhardt. The combination of the play and opera proved to be unsatisfactory to the audience: those who had come to hear the opera resented having to wait until the play finished. The work was revised in 1916, with the play being replaced by a prologue, and first performed at the Vienna State Opera on 4 October of that year. This picture is the cover of a vocal score of the revised edition of Ariadne auf Naxos, published in 1916.
Close Call!
The Nile Crocodile made this a risky place for a Grey Heron to fish! Location: Masai Mara NP, Kenya.
knit ... Halloween
thanks, Helen
knit
thanks, Sarah
knit
Knit Pattern of the Day:
Durable Friendship Shawl
crochet
crochet
thanks, Heide
Crustless Spinach Quiche Recipe
How to Make
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ⅔ cup fully cooked naturally cured ham, finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cup freshly steamed spinach
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Muenster cheese
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
How to Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°. Start by sautéing the onion and mushrooms in the oil until they are tender. Next, add the ham and spinach. Cook the mixture and stir until the moisture is evaporated. Let this cook slightly. Crack the eggs and beat them, then add the cheese and mix it well. Stir in the vegetable mixture, add the pepper and blend it well. Take this and spread evenly into a quiche dish or greased 9 in pie plate. Bake it for 40-45 minutes. Check to see if it is finished by sticking a knife in it, and see if it comes out clean. Let cool and then enjoy
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Nora
SWEETS
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
COOKBOOK FRIDAY
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Halloween
thanks, Claire
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween
thanks, Natalie
PUZZLE
| annoy change color detail distraction drama | empty energy expect feeling flown focus gates | improvement loam manage maybe merge oatmeal obvious offset | paper person price schedule silly special still success | trade upset vital |
SUDOKU ... easy
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Debbie
CLEVER
You'd be right to ask, "Why not just use the rubber band without the paper clip?" Well, pairing a paper clip with a rubber band is an efficiency hack. Instead of looping the rubber band around multiple times until the cable is tightly bound, the paper clip catches and secures the rubber band after only one loop around a cord.
Instructions: Loop a rubber band through the middle of a paper clip and tightly cinch it down. Then wrap the rubber band around the cable and secure it through the paper clip.
EYE OPENER
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A painter is a man who paints what he sells; an artist, on the other hand, is a man who sells what he paints. -Pablo Picasso, artist and sculptor (25 Oct 1881-1973)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Is the square in the middle a perfect square?
Although it is a perfect square, the sides may appear to bend inward.
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