National Philanthropy Day - November 15, 2019

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Nat'l Philanthropy Day

This most generous of holidays was founded to promote and celebrate giving in all its forms.The festival is also a grassroots movement to praise and encourage kindness wherever it occurs. The aim of the celebration is actually twofold – to raise awareness of the importance of philanthropy, and encourage those not already involved to throw themselves into volunteer and charity work, and to acknowledge the efforts of those who already work to help their fellow humans, and deserve to be celebrated. Nobody has to be a philanthropist, but many choose to be, and make a world of difference in the world.

History of Philanthropy Day

The concept was originally thought up and then organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s. The first National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon was held in cities across the country in 1986, after President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day. President Ronald Reagan was the first world leader to declare an official Philanthropy Day, to celebrate ‘the love of humankind’. Every year since then, communities across the globe have celebrated by hosting events to recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and others engaged in philanthropy.

thanks for the pics, Tina

Joke of the Day

CAN I GO OUT TO PLAY

Child: "Mom, can I go out to play?"

Mom: "What? With those holes in your pants?"

Child: (looking down at his pants) "No, with the kids next door..."

Word of the Day

valorous

MEANING:

adjective: Courageous; brave; bold.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Latin valor (worth), from valere (to be well or strong). Earliest documented use: 1477.

USAGE:

“Martha Washington, matronly and dowdy ... smiled. ‘I can assure you that the General holds the utmost respect for General Arnold as well. Without his valorous service, none of us might be here tonight celebrating the French alliance.’”
Jack Edward Shay; The Dock of Broken Dreams; Xlibris; 1999.

Idiom of the Day

GO DOWN THAT ROAD

To take a particular course of action, both literally and figuratively
Let’s not go down that road again! It always leads to an argument.

This Day in History

1806 - Explorer Zebulon Pike spotted the mountaintop that became known as Pikes Peak.

1901 - Miller Reese patented an electrical hearing aid.


1926 - The National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) debuted with a radio network of 24 stations. The first network radio broadcast was a four-hour "spectacular."


1939 - U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC.


1966 - The flight of Gemini 12 ended successfully as astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. splashed down safely in the Atlantic Ocean.


1992 - Richard Petty drove in the final race of his 35-year career.


1993 - A judge in Mineola, NY, sentenced Joey Buttafuoco to six months in jail for the statutory rape of Amy Fisher. Fisher was serving a prison sentence for shooting and wounding Buttafuoco's wife, Mary Jo.


2005 - In Amiens, France, Isabelle Dinoire became the first person to undergo a partial face transplant. She had been attacked by a dog earlier in the year.


2006 - Andy Warhol's painting of Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong sold for $17.4 million. At the same auction "Orange Marilyn" sold for $16.2 million and "Sixteen Jackies" sold for $15.6 million.

thanks, Mia



DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, November 15

Although you are intense and sometimes quite stubborn, you are also quite versatile and somewhat restless. Your mind is so sharp and your talents many, that you may change your career path more than a few times in your life. Your relationships may be a little challenging. You tend to be attracted to unusual people or situations. You work largely on instinct, and you absorb and process information in your environment quickly. Your emotions are powerful, and you can usually use them to your advantage rather than letting them overwhelm you. People often turn to you for advice. Famous people born today: 

1708 William Pitt the Elder, British Prime Minister (Whig, 1756-61, 66-68) known as the `Great Commoner', born in London, England (d. 1778)

1738 William Herschel, German-British astronomer (discovered Uranus), born in Hanover, Brunswick-Lüneburg, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1822)

1862 Gerhart Hauptmann, German author (Before Dawn - Nobel 1912), born in Obersalzbrunn, Silesia, Prussia (d. 1946)

1874 August Krogh [Schack], Danish zoophysiologist (arterioles and capillaries, Nobel 1920), born in Grenaa, Jutland, Denmark (d. 1949)

1887 Georgia O'Keeffe, American sculptor/painter (Cow's Skull), born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (d. 1986)

thanks, Alice

READERS INFO

1.

CELESTIAL EVENT:

November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. 

The Leonids is an average shower, producing up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak. This shower is unique in that it has a cyclonic peak about every 33 years where hundreds of meteors per hour can be seen. That last of these occurred in 2001. The Leonids is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tempel-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1865. The shower runs annually from November 6-30. It peaks this year on the night of the 17th and morning of the 18th. The second quarter moon will block many of the fainter meteors this year, but if you are patient you should be able to catch quite a few of the brightest ones. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Leo, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

2.

NOV 15, 1956 -

Elvis Presley's first film Love Me Tender premiered at the Paramount Theater in New York City. Although he already had a promising music career, Presley wanted to pursue acting as well.

3.

NOV 16, 1959 -

On this day in 1959, the musical "The Sound of Music" opened on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

4.

NOV 17, 1800 -

 

The U.S. Congress held its first session in Washington, DC,
in the newly completed north wing of the unfinished Capitol
building (above) on this day in 1800. They moved from
Philadelphia. 

5.

Handmade Toledo Maker's Mart 2019

Nov 16, 2019 | Toledo, OH

Handmade Toledo|1717 Adams St

The Maker’s Mart is a small independent art & craft fair hosted by Handmade Toledo. This market features all the handmade, artisan crafts and foods designed and created by locals.

further information: Maker's Mart — Handmade Toledo

6.

Portland Alpine Fest 2019

Nov 11 - 17, 2019 | Portland, OR 

Ready to reach new heights? The Portland Alpine Fest will rescue you from the flat, uneventful ground as you test your mountain-climbing skills. Walls are decorated with obstacles to simulate the experience, giving you the opportunity to employ real climbing tools all the way to the top. You can also sit in on riveting presentations from daring climbers, eat from a selection of food carts and browse the many vendors on site.

further information: Portland Alpine Festival

7.

Hialeah Turkey Trot 2019

Nov 19, 2019 | Hialeah, FL 

Ted Hendricks Stadium|4800 Palm Ave

Children love Thanksgiving. It's one of the only times of year they get to stuff their faces full of delicious food without being told not to be a glutton! Before they get the chance to go crazy on the dessert table though, have them get active and join the City of Hialeah in a little friendly competition at their annual Turkey Trot! Each child running has a chance to win the race and earn their family different types of pies or even a whole turkey! How's that for a Thanksgiving contribution, Mom?

further information: City of Hialeah Turkey Trot

FRIDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS

PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY

How To Knit A Sweater 7 Free Sweater Patterns

It's a dog's life 

Pictures of the day

The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath, Somerset. It is a well-preserved site dating from Roman Britain once used for public bathing. The Roman baths themselves are below the modern street level. There are four main features: the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House, and the museum which holds finds from the Roman town. The buildings above street level date from the 19th century. The Baths are a major tourist attraction and, together with the Grand Pump Room, received more than 1.3 million visitors in 2018. Visitors can tour the baths and museum but cannot enter the water. This picture shows the Great Bath of the Roman Baths complex, with Bath Abbey visible in the background. The entire structure above the level of the pillar bases is of later construction.

KID TOLD NOT TO DOODLE IN CLASS GETS HIRED

BY LOCAL RESTAURANT TO DECORATE THEIR WALLS

9-year-old, Joe Whale, kept getting into trouble for doodling during class time.



knit
thanks, Ethel 

Jacob's Ladder Scarf pattern by Patricia Bowles

knit
thanks, Marcy

Snowstorm Poncho from Hobbii

knit

Parachutes Cowl

knit

Bubble Hat

knit

Afghan Knitalong Square 17 - Snowball Effect



Crochet Pattern of the Day: 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

 Crochet an Easy Hat and Scarf Set, great Christmas Gift

crochet
thanks, Helen

Stash Busting Granny Stripe Throw

crochet
thanks, Kay

Rainbow Ruffle Skirt

crochet

Aztec Crochet Dishcloth

crochet

PLASTIC BAG KEEPER

crochet

Friendship Broomstick Lace Shawl

RECIPE

thanks, Heide

Garlicky Parmesan Zucchini Bake is Perfect for Clean Eating Style...

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Stacy

Dinner in a Bag

SWEETS ... Thanksgiving

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

COOKBOOK FRIDAY

Delightful Deli Salads

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

thanks, Kitty

How to: DIY Sharpie "Painted" Coasters

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Thanksgiving

thanks, Iris

Turkey Cone Craft for Kids to Make (Party Hat Idea)

PUZZLE

Bourbonnais Profile Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

annual beautiful craves depart dirty dollar downtown drive

great heart hidden light lilac locket lord

neighbor north office pride raise rifle right

scold send slumber spend their thin today together

untrue waiting western withdraw woman wrong

SUDOKU ... medium

solution:

QUOTE

thanks, Beth

CLEVER 

Play this game!

me: 49%

you?

The U.S.: 50 States

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Frances

You don't need to trek to a zoo to see beautiful wildlife. Every state recognizes the best fauna within its borders — and these mammals, birds and reptiles are worthy of their official titles.

State Animals

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads. -Marianne Moore, poet (15 Nov 1887-1972)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

This person went out and found the perfect side table that resembled the largest planet in our solar system. 

I’m pretty sure they just found yet another moon orbiting Jupiter. Okay, that’s enough of a science lesson for today.