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Celebrate Love Your Pet Day
How’s your relationship with your favorite furry friend? Love Your Pet Day is a chance to show your cat, dog, tortoise or [insert other] how you really feel. Treats, pampering and all the the attention that the little guy or gal can handle are a great way to celebrate!
Edouard Manet was an Impressionist French painter who depicted everyday scenes of people and city life. Born into a bourgeoisie household in Paris, Manet led the French transition from realism to impressionism. By the time of his death, in 1883, he was a respected revolutionary artist.
Joke of the Day
CONTROL YOUR SIDELINE COACH
One of the youth soccer coaches didn't care much for my refereeing and had no problem letting me know it. Fed up, I politely threatened him with a send-off if he didn't stop.
He calmed down, but an older woman took up where he'd left off. "You'd better control your sideline," I warned the coach.
The coach turned to the woman and barked, "Knock it off, Mom!"
He calmed down, but an older woman took up where he'd left off. "You'd better control your sideline," I warned the coach.
The coach turned to the woman and barked, "Knock it off, Mom!"
Word of the Day
jape
MEANING:
noun: A joke or prank.
verb intr.: To joke or play a trick.
verb tr.: To mock or trick.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Old French japer (to yap; Modern French japper), of imitative origin. Earliest documented use: 1362.
USAGE:
“To [Boris] Johnson, we are all just suckers -- easily manipulated by his fabricated boyish japes and his deliberately tousled blond hair.”
John McDonnell; If You Want a More Equal Society, You Have to Choose Labour; The Guardian (London, UK); Dec 11, 2019.
verb intr.: To joke or play a trick.
verb tr.: To mock or trick.
John McDonnell; If You Want a More Equal Society, You Have to Choose Labour; The Guardian (London, UK); Dec 11, 2019.
Idiom of the Day
SMELL A RAT
To suspect someone is a traitor, behaving illegally or is up to no good
I thought I could smell a rat when john refused to give me a straight answer about his sales figures! Now we know he’s been stealing from the company.
I thought I could smell a rat when john refused to give me a straight answer about his sales figures! Now we know he’s been stealing from the company.
This Day in History
1792 - U.S. President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act that created the U.S. Post Office.
Home - USS Constitution Museum
1815 - The USS Constitution, under Captain Charles Stewart fought the British ships Cyane and Levant. The Constitution captures both, but lost the Levant after encountering a British squadron. The Constitution and the Cyane returned to New York safely on May 15, 1815. The Cyane was purchased and became the USS Cyane.
1872 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City.
1873 - The University of California got its first Medical School.
1933 - The U.S. House of Representatives completed congressional action on the amendment to repeal Prohibition.
1952 - Emmett L. Ashford became the first black umpire in organized baseball. He was authorized to be a substitute in the Southwestern International League.
1958 - Racing jockey Eddie Arcaro got win number 4,000, as he rode the winner at Santa Anita race track in Southern California.
1962 - John Glenn made space history when he orbited the world three times in 4 hours, 55 minutes. He was the first American to orbit the Earth. He was aboard the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule. Glenn witnessed the Devil's Cigarette Lighter while in flight.
1987 - After 11 years, David Hartman left ABC’s "Good Morning America."
1997 - Ben and Jerry's introduced their ice cream Phish Food. It was named after the rock group Phish.
1998 - American Tara Lipinski, at age 15, became the youngest gold medalist in winter Olympics history when she won the ladies' figure skating title at Nagano, Japan.
2004 - Apple released their iPod Mini.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, February 20
You possess tremendous poise and grace and while you may come across as very patient and calm, you can be impulsive and restless. Sensitive and concerned, partnerships mean a lot to you. You are always aware of others and their needs, and this is factored into your own decisions. You thoroughly enjoy being there for someone you love. Creative and intuitive, you are able to make something of your talents, but were not meant to focus on only one or two paths. As much as you crave security, you also need movement and small changes to keep you inspired. Famous people born today:
1887 Vincent Massey, Canadian diplomat, first Canadian-born Governor General of Canada (1952-59), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 1967)
1902 Ansel Adams, photographer (1966 ASMP Award), born in San Francisco, California
1925 Robert Altman, American screenwriter, producer and director (The Player, M*A*S*H, Nashville), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 2006)
1927 Sidney Poitier, Bahamian-American actor, first black actor to win Oscar for Best Actor ('Lillies in the Field' - 1963), born in Miami, Florida
1942 Phil Esposito, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center, coach, GM, broadcaster (Black Hawks, Bruins, Rangers), born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
1963 Charles Barkley, American basketball forward (NBA MVP 1993, 11-time All Star, Olympic gold 1996), born in Leeds, Alabama
1967 Kurt Cobain, American rock vocalist (Nirvana), born in Aberdeen, Washington (d. 1994)
1984 Trevor Noah, South African comedian, actor and TV host (The Daily Show), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
1988 Rihanna [Robyn Rihanna Fenty], Barbadian singer-songwriter (Umbrella, We Found Love, Diamonds), born in Saint Michael, Barbados
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Cats have perfected the art of the nap. In fact, they sleep for about 70% of their lives! (and I say thank goodness for that!)
Dugongs are referred to as sea cows because they use their strong, cleft upper lips to graze on sea grasses they uproot from the seafloor.
The feathered tufts on the heads of great horned owls are called “plumicorns.”
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TODAY: In 1895, author and activist Frederick Douglass dies.
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1792 - U.S. President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act that created the U.S. Post Office.
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TODAY: In 1895, author and activist Frederick Douglass dies.
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San Jose Jazz Winter Fest 2020
Feb 14 - 29, 2020 | San Jose, CA
San Jose Jazz Winter Fest is a concert series that focuses on emerging jazz artists who are exploring the genre in new and innovative ways. In addition to the musical performances, the fest emphasizes the importance of education and features master classes with industry professionals. The event strives to create a platform for young artists to showcase their work and progress the genre further. Check the San Jose Jazz Winter Fest website for performance dates and venues.
further information: Winter Fest Lineup - San Jose Jazz
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Mardi Gras! Galveston 2020
Feb 14 - 25, 2020 | Galveston, TX
The Strand Historic District|23rd St & Strand St
Mardis Gras! Galveston is the largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas and the 3rd largest in the United States. The celebration is spread over 12 days and includes galas, parades, music, food and plenty of family-friendly activities. Some of the most anticipated events include the Tremont House Mardi Gras Ball and the San Luis Salute by the Fertitta's. Those looking for a challenge should sign up for the Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K Costumed Run for Fun. Good luck running those miles with a funky costume and full belly!
further information: Mardi Gras! Galveston 2020
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Wintergrass 2020
Feb 20 - 23, 2020 | Bellevue, WA
Hyatt Regency|900 Bellevue Way NE
The Bellevue, Washington, Wintergrass is a four-day music festival capturing the spirit of bluegrass music. Featuring both educational workshops and musical performances, the festival hosts distinguished lecturers in an annual seminar for music educators, bluegrass-fueled musical workshops for both adults and kids and local and nationally renowned bluegrass musicians playing shows across the city.
further information: 2020 Wintergrass Tickets
Pictures of the day
Pictures of the day
The Café-Concert is an 1879 oil-on-canvas painting by French
artist Édouard Manet, now in the collection of the Walters Art
the Brasserie Reichshoffen on the Boulevard Marguerite-de-
Rochechouart in Paris, depicting social life at the end of the 19th
century. The three main figures in the work form a triangle, each
seemingly unaware of the presence of the others; the waitress
drinks beer, the woman at the bar smokes a cigarette and appears
subdued, and the man watches the performance of singer "La Belle
Polonaise", reflected in a mirror in the background. The figures of the
individuals represented are not clearly defined, but modelled with
brushstrokes. Manet was one of the first 19th-century artists to
paint modern life, and was a pivotal figure in the transition from
Realism to Impressionism.
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Germany
A tree covered with frost in a field in Kirchroth.
knit
thanks, Sheri
thanks, Ivy
knit
Knit Pattern of the Day:
thanks, Ann
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... reading
SUDOKU ... hard
QUOTE
CLEVER
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
thanks, Ida
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Keep Your Hands and Feet Warm in Winter
Cold hands and feet are one of the most maddening consequences of winter. If your home has non-carpeted sections of flooring, it can be really horrible to put your feet down during the coldest months, even if you are wearing socks. Never mind though, because you can harness the warming power of rice to help you! Making warming rice slippers and mittens is a great, fun craft project that could really help you this winter.
If you have some aches and pains from a hard day on your feet, soothe your muscles. Simply fill a clean sock with rice, while being careful to leave enough room for the rice to move around and contort to your body shape. Tie the end of the sock with string, microwave it for one minute (you can pop it back in for longer if you need it hotter) and voila, your hot compress is ready! This works so well because rice is great at maintaining heat.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... reading
thanks, Iris
15 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say
15 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say
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SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Alice
CLEVER
thanks, Becky
EYE OPENER
Edouard Manet
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. -Ansel Adams, photographer (20 Feb 1902-1984)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Do you see one man in this picture ... or several people?
If you look very carefully, you'll find 9 different faces in the picture; the 9th belongs to a dog.
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