Nationally Military Appreciate Month falls in May each year. As its title suggests, this observance is meant to raise awareness and encourage celebration and appreciation of those who serve – are who have served – in the armed forces for their country.
Every role in each military branch is honored this month, from the foot soldier to the navy chef, from the Air Force navigator to the Army general. This month is also meant to show appreciation for the families of servicewomen and servicemen, who tirelessly stand by and support their serving relative.
Of course, Military Appreciation Month also honors the memory of military personnel who sacrificed their safety and ultimately their lives for their nation, and the war veterans of wars gone past who have now passed on.
The History of Military Appreciation Month
National Military Appreciation Month was chosen to fall in May by the United States Congress back in 1999. This was a move intended to offer the general public a chance to thank service members and their families for all their hard work.
Since its first observance, Military Appreciation Month has become an increasingly important and valuable month to American citizens. Every year, the President of the United States gives a proclamation.
Every year, the President of the United States gives a proclamation honoring the armed forces and offering a reminder of the considerable contribution these people have made to the country, its history, and its growth. There are already a handful of military-specific observance days in May, which is why this month was chosen.
Amongst the important military dates within this month is the commemoration of VE Day, which signaled the end of World War Two in 1945. There’s also Armed Forces Day to look out for, among others.
thanks for the funnies, Sue
Joke of the Day
TODAY'S MOTTO
Sunday School Teacher: "Now Little Johnny, I want you to memorize today's motto, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Little Johnny: "Yes mam, but I know it already. My father says he has always used that as his motto in his business."
Teacher: "Oh, how noble of him! And what is his business?"
Little Johnny: "He's a boxer."
Word of the Day
surfeit
MEANING:
noun:
1. Excess.
2. Overindulgence in eating or drinking.
3. Satiety or disgust caused by overindulgence.
verb tr.:
To do or supply anything to excess.
verb intr.:
1. To overindulge.
2. To suffer from overindulgence.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Old French surfait (excess), from past participle of surfaire (to overdo), from sur- (over, above) + faire (to do), from Latin facere (to do). Earliest documented use: for noun 1387, for verb 1400.
USAGE:
“With a surfeit of municipal golf courses, including numerous ones like Presidio GC ... people are asking why state-owned land is being used to serve the recreational needs of a few.” Meraj Shah; Walk in the Park; Financial Express (New Delhi, India); May 3, 2020.
“On April 7 it will be 250 years since William Wordsworth was born ... In usual times we’d probably already be surfeited by anniversary celebrations.” Fiona Sampson; Wordsworth’s Gracious Straightforwardness Revolutionised English Verse; The Daily Telegraph (London, UK); Apr 4, 2020.
Idiom of the Day
Accidents will happen in the best regulated families
Meaning: Unforeseen events can happen with anybody.
This Day in History
1856 - U.S. Senator Charles Sumner spoke out against slavery.
1906 - The Federated Boys' Clubs, forerunner of the Boys' Clubs of America, were organized.
1911 - The first American criminal conviction that was based on fingerprint evidence occurred in New York City.
1928 - The first frog-jumping jubilee held in Calaveras County, CA.
1935 - T.E. Lawrence "Lawrence of Arabia" died from injuries in a motorcycle crash in England.
1958 - Bobby Darin’s single, "Splish Splash," was released as the first eight-track master recording pressed to a plastic 45-RPM disc.
1962 - Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" for U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The event was a fund-raiser at New York's Madison Square Garden.
1965 - FBI agents visited Wand Records investigating the lyrics to the song "Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen.
1974 - Erno Rubik invented the puzzle what would later become known as the Rubik's Cube.
1981 - The Empire State Building was designated a New York City Landmark.
1992 - U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the CBS sitcom "Murphy Brown" for having its title character decide to bear a child out of wedlock. 1992 - In Massapequa, NY, Mary Jo Buttafuoco was shot and seriously wounded by Amy Fisher. Fisher was her husband Joey's teen-age lover. 2000 - The bones of the most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton went on display in Chicago. Digital Einstein Papers Home 2003 - Hundreds of Albert Einstein's scientific papers, personal letters and humanist essays were make available on the Internet. Einstein had given the papers to the Hebrew Universtiy of Jerusalem in his will. 2013 - The Yahoo board approved the $1.1 billion purchase of the blogging site Tumblr. thanks, Becky
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, May 19
You possess a regal manner, an exceptionally sharp intellect, and great independence. Others frequently turn to you for advice, and you make a gentle and effective leader. You follow your own belief system and are passionate about what and who you believe in. Your intuition is top-notch. Famous people born today:
1879Nancy Astor, American born British politician, 1st female MP in UK House of Commons, born in Danville, Virginia (d. 1964)
1918Florence Chadwick, swimmer (1st to swim English Channel both ways), born in San Diego, California (d. 1995)
1925Malcolm X [Little], African American human rights activist and Muslim minister, born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 1965)
1942Gary Kildall, American computer scientist and entrepreneur who created the CP/M operating system, born in Seattle, Washington (d. 1994)
1945Peter Townshend, English rock guitarist, vocalist and composer (The Who-Tommy), born in London, England
David Letterman began his broadcast career as a television weatherman and news anchor in Indianapolis, Indiana. He received attention for his unpredictable on-air behavior, which included congratulating a tropical storm for being upgraded to a hurricane and predicting hail stones "the size of canned hams." His brand of humor was already evident as he would often report the weather for fictitious cities ("Eight inches of snow in Bingree and surrounding areas"). His big break came when he appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Personally, I haven't ever seen anything but a regular bus stop kiosk.
Imagine swinging on a swing as you wait for the bus. If you are in Canada, it is a reality. There are bus stops in Canada that have swings instead of benches for people to wait.
Unlike the seven men who preceded him in the White House, Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born a citizen of the United States and not a British subject. Martin Van Buren was born December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York making him the first U.S. President born after the United States had declared its independence from Great Britain. He was raised speaking Dutch and learned English at school, making him the only U.S. president to speak English as his second language. He became the eighth President of the United States (1837-1841), after serving as the eighth Vice President and the tenth Secretary of State.
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1962 -
All alone on stage, actress Marilyn Monroe sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F. Kennedy, in New York, on this day in 1962.
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Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
So I bet you are itching to know how the Korean Tuna Pancakes went.
Well, not bad, but you could not taste the tuna, so next time I won't be using it. But the pancakes were absolutely delicious with the help of homemade Teriyaki sauce. I don't buy it, I hate it, so I had to make some and found a recipe that was guaranteed to be the best you had ever tasted. OMG, they were right, but then I had to tweak it. I made half the recipe, and the next day my whole little jar was GONE!!!
Teriyaki Sauce 1/2 c. soy sauce 1/4. brown sugar 1-1/2 t. fresh ginger, minced 1 t. fresh garlic, minced 1 T. honey 1 t. toasted sesame oil 3 T. Mirin (but I used port because I was out of Mirin)* 1/4 c. water with 1 T. cornstarch to make a slurry
Combine all in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 4 minutes before putting into a glass jar. Makes a bit over a cup, and will last in the fridge for a week if you can resist it that long.
Korean No-Tuna Pancakes 1 tin tuna (optional) 1 med. onion 1 med. carrot 2 eggs 1 t. garlic powder 3 T. pancake mix (a little more if gluten-free pancake mix) salt & pepper to taste
Run this all through the food processor and fry dollops in hot oil. When brown, flip and serve with Teriyki sauce. These were good, but I could not really taste the tuna...I think the Teriyaki sauce was a little too loud, but oh, were they ever good! When I think of Korea, I think of my dad being posted over there during the Korean War as he was a naval combat artist. I remember when he came down the gangplank arriving back home in Norfolk, Virginia. While he was over there, he painted a canvas in cassein paint of a young girl sitting on a striped barrier, wearing a big overcoat and looking very sad. It was titled The Littlest Refugee. Dad was given a photoprint of it by the Navy, which we had hanging for a long time. It was travelling through the States in the 60's when the art exhibit Operation Pallette was touring, and it was stolen. Dad said it was the only painting in the collection that was. I was thrilled when, before I left for college in Canada, I learned a Canadian friend knew the painting because it was in her art textbook, and she was just as thrilled to meet the artist. Last year I was grateful to be awarded a pin to honor my father's service in Korea.
Turmeric is a rich source of minerals such as potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron, sodium, zinc, and selenium. Curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric, is known as a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants fight free radicals, unstable oxygen molecules that damage cells as they travel through the body, and are responsible for premature aging, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. In addition, curcumin is also a potent anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-cancer, and anti-fungal agent. Turmeric is used to treat gastrointestinal upsets and stimulate bile flow. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help combat arthritic pain, rheumatic conditions, treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, and viral infections. It has also exhibited anti-cancer properties in laboratory animals. Curcumin reduces the growth of cancer cells and tumor formation.
Consumption of turmeric on an empty stomach daily prevents blockage of arteries. It has strong antiplatelet activity and therefore reduces the ability of the blood to form clots, thereby improving blood circulation and offering protection against heart attacks and strokes. Animal studies and preliminary human studies have shown that it lowers LDL and total cholesterol. It prevents gallstones, cleanses the liver, and purifies the blood. Turmeric works wonders against skin diseases, dark circles, pimples, eczema, and blemishes, resulting in glowing flawless complexion. Therefore, it is also used in beauty masks?turmeric aids in treating chronic skin ulcers and scabies. Drinking turmeric extract or tea helps to get rid of menstrual cramps. Curcumin is also believed to fight insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes.
Homemade Turmeric Tea
Make your own turmeric tea and enjoy each sip as it makes you healthier.
1. Add a tablespoon of freshly ground turmeric paste to boiling water. 2. Leave it to boil for another ten minutes. 3. Strain into a mug using a mesh strainer. 4. Add honey and lemon to taste.
Turmeric can also be added to warm milk. Drink it daily and keep the doctor away.
Turmeric Home Facial Mask
Turmeric mask is easy to make and a foolproof remedy for flawless, radiant skin.
1. Mix gram flour and turmeric powder. 2. Add almond oil and milk to make a paste. 3. Apply to face and whole body and leave for 5-10 minutes. 4. Remove the dried paste with palms and fingers and then wash with warm water.
This is the traditional Indian mask, applied regularly to the bride seven days before the marriage.
The thing that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably that which must also make you lonely. -Lorraine Hansberry, playwright and painter (19 May 1930-1965)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
The Muller-Lyer Illusion
Here's a classic illusion that still manages to stump a lot of people.
Which line is longer? Actually, both lines are the same length.
1906 - The Federated Boys' Clubs, forerunner of the Boys' Clubs of America, were organized.
1911 - The first American criminal conviction that was based on fingerprint evidence occurred in New York City.
1928 - The first frog-jumping jubilee held in Calaveras County, CA.
1935 - T.E. Lawrence "Lawrence of Arabia" died from injuries in a motorcycle crash in England.
1958 - Bobby Darin’s single, "Splish Splash," was released as the first eight-track master recording pressed to a plastic 45-RPM disc.
1962 - Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" for U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The event was a fund-raiser at New York's Madison Square Garden.
1965 - FBI agents visited Wand Records investigating the lyrics to the song "Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen.
1974 - Erno Rubik invented the puzzle what would later become known as the Rubik's Cube.
1981 - The Empire State Building was designated a New York City Landmark.
1879 Nancy Astor, American born British politician, 1st female MP in UK House of Commons, born in Danville, Virginia (d. 1964)
1918 Florence Chadwick, swimmer (1st to swim English Channel both ways), born in San Diego, California (d. 1995)
1925 Malcolm X [Little], African American human rights activist and Muslim minister, born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 1965)
1942 Gary Kildall, American computer scientist and entrepreneur who created the CP/M operating system, born in Seattle, Washington (d. 1994)
1945 Peter Townshend, English rock guitarist, vocalist and composer (The Who-Tommy), born in London, England
1946 André the Giant, French professional wrestler, born in Grenoble, France (d. 1993)
Imagine swinging on a swing as you wait for the bus. If you are in Canada, it is a reality. There are bus stops in Canada that have swings instead of benches for people to wait.
Unlike the seven men who preceded him in the White House, Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born a citizen of the United States and not a British subject. Martin Van Buren was born December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York
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