Say Something Nice Day - June 1, 2020

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Celebrate Say Something Nice Day

If you cannot say something nice, then say nothing at all. Those are the immortal words spoken by passive-aggressive parents and grandparents all over the globe, but what if we took those words in and actually listened? Well, with days like Say Something Nice Day, perhaps it’s the perfect reason to actually throw caution to the wind and actually be nice to one another. If we look at things with our eyes wide open, we have to admit that the world can be an unpleasant place at times, and if there is something that we really need, it’s a little more niceness.

Say Something Nice Day, while a relatively new concept is actually something that has been doing great things all over the world and believe it or not, it really has been bringing people closer together.

Over the last 50 years, the world has really undergone so much in the way of change, and as soon as the 21st century took over, technology started to play a huge role in separating the human race.

With the sudden introduction of social media came the internet troll, and with this came harsh words behind the mask of anonymousness. While it seems the case that trolling and being unkind is becoming more and more popular, what we really need is a reason to be nice to one another.

With the introduction to Say Something Nice Day on an international level, who knows what could be achieved, the truth is, the benefits are endless. So, next time you think of saying something nasty, remember, it’s far less effort to say something nice.

History Of Say Something Nice Day

Say Something Nice Day began in Charleston, South Carolina, when the Mayors of North Charleston and Charleston came together with members of the Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery and the South Carolina Baptist Convention to create a day to be kind to the special people in our lives, like our children.

It’s also a day to remember and celebrate people who provide us with a variety of services, such as bus drivers, healthcare workers, and teachers. And, it’s a great opportunity to apologize to people that we might have wronged or hurt through our behavior. The aim of this special day is to fight against unkindness, bullying, and the lack of politeness that dominates society today. The creators hope that this one day of pleasantness will grow until people are nice to each other every day.

Set an example and encourage your children to be nice to each other on this day.

Art in the Coronavirus Era

Joke of the Day

NOT TALKING TO ME

Me to the postman: This empty envelope must be from my sister Charlotte. Postman: Now why would she send you an empty envelope? Me: We had an argument, and she's not talking to me..

Word of the Day

bokeh

With and without bokeh

MEANING:

noun: The blurred effect in a photograph, typically as a soft out-of-focus background, that results in a pleasing effect and helps to draw attention to the subject of the photograph.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Japanese boke (blur, haze) or boke-aji (blur quality). Earliest documented use: 1997.

USAGE:

“All I remember now are those lights that decorated my soul behind a bokeh.”

Mukhpreet Khurana; Unlocked Silences; Notion Press; 2018.

Idiom of the Day

39. In the country of the blind, the one eyed man is king

Meaning: The person with a little ability in a group of those with absolutely no ability is at an advantage.

This Day in History

1792 - Kentucky became the 15th state of the U.S.

1796 - Tennessee became the 16th state of the U.S.

1896 - In Paris, France, the first recorded automobile theft occurred. The Peugeot of Baron de Zuylen de Nyevelt was stolen by his mechanic.

1935 - The Ingersoll-Waterbury Company reported that it had produced 2.5 million Mickey Mouse watches during its 2-year association with Disney.

1938 - Baseball helmets were worn for the first time.

1954 - In the Peanuts comic strip, Linus' security blanket made its debut.

1964 - The Rolling Stones arrived in New York to begin their first tour in the U.S.

1969 - In Montreal, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance" with Tommy and Dick Smothers, Derek Taylor, Murray the K and Timothy Leary.

1971 - Elvis' birthplace in Tupelo, MS, was opened to the public.

1980 - Cable News Network (CNN) made its debut as the first all-news station.

2008 - The Phoenix Mars Lander became the first NASA spacecraft to scoop Martian soil.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, June 1

You are a true artist at heart. You see the world around you in a unique way, which endears you to others. You are thoughtful and curious. At times moody and at other times inspired, you can also vacillate between great practicality and idealism. You might find that following the dictates of your head, which is often your choice, gets you into more trouble than following your heart. Trusting your intuition is the challenge. Famous people born today: 

1801 Brigham Young, American religious leader (Mormon church), born in Whitingham, Vermont (d. 1877)


1926 Marilyn Monroe [Norma Jean Mortenson], American actress (Some Like It Hot), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1962)

1937 Morgan Freeman, American academy award winning actor (Driving Mrs Daisy, Glory), born in Memphis, Tennessee

1947 Jonathan Pryce, Welsh stage and film actor (Brazil, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Two Popes), born in Carmel, Flintshire, Wales

1973 Heidi Klum, German supermodel and TV presenter (Project Runway), born in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia

1974 Alanis Morissette, Canadian-America vocalist (Jagged Little Pill), born in Ottawa, Ontario

1981 Amy Schumer, American comedian, writer and producer (Inside Amy Schumer), born in New York

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READERS INFO

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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Cherophobia is the fear of being happy. It comes from the Greek word 'chero' which means to rejoice.

When Crystal Pepsi came out, Coca-Cola released a competing product called 'Tab Clear.' But, Tab Clear was intentionally marketed poorly so it would fail and hurt Pepsi's product by association. This is the "born to die" strategy and within 6 months, both campaigns were dead.

Negative geotropism is to blame for why bananas are curved. This means they are growing against gravity. They grow towards the sun as opposed to towards the ground.

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TO THE ABBOT RABBITS

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1926 -

Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Mortenson) 

(June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962)

Iconic sex symbol Marilyn Monroe starred in the classic comedy Some Like It Hot (1959) and became the most famous woman in the world during the 1950s. Her other memorable films include 1955’s The Seven Year Itch and 1953’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Personal struggles took
hold of her late in her career and she died of an overdose of barbiturates at the young age of 36. The above photo is from Marilyn Monroe’s final photo-shoot, just three weeks before her death.

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Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Pictures of the day

The southern plains gray langur (Semnopithecus dussumieri) is a species of Old World monkey native to the Indian  subcontinent. It is about 62 cm (24 in) tall and lives in groups in  various forest habitats, feeding mainly on leaves, fruit and  flowers in the canopy, supplementing these with insects, gum,  grasses, herbs and roots. The monkeys are considered sacred  in India, and some are used by Hindu priests for religious  purposes. They have adapted to living in close proximity to  humans in urban settings; they are often fed by humans and  accept cakes, millet, and other foods. The species is protected  by law in India, but some are still persecuted for damaging crops,  hunted for food and captured for pets. This photograph of a female  southern plains gray langur was taken in Kanha Tiger Reserve,  in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The park was created on 1 June 1955 and was designated a tiger reserve in 1973.

Ji'an, Jiangxi Province of China

A villager drying bamboo to produce chopstick

knit ... Father's Day

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Hugs socks

knit
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LaOla pattern by Sandra Schroth

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Grandmother's Diagonal Lace Cloth pattern by Julie Tarsha
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Sweater

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Seed Mask

Crochet Pattern of the Day: 

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Keck - FREE spring sweater

Country Crochet Dishcloth

crochet

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Crochet Tulle Scrubbie

crochet
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Chenille Shrug

crochet

Crochet Lunch Bag or Kids Purse

crochet

Sonoran Clutch

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Free Crochet Pillow Patterns

Quarantine Cooking Recipes

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7 Amazing Cocktails Bartenders Are Making at Home

RECIPE

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Cauliflower Parmesan Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE

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Crock Pot (Slow Cooker) Amish Friendship Bread

SWEETS

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Summer Tomato Jam

ADULT COLORING

FUN

For this kind of super tricky riddle, you might do best to actually map out the physical relationship in your head—if you can! This riddle works by tricking you into thinking about impossibilities.

Answer: You are standing back-to-back with your father.

CRAFTS

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How to make buttercream succulents

CHILDREN'S CORNER 

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CARDBOARD BIRD WINGS

PUZZLE

Bouncy Castle Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

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SUDOKU ... medium

solution:

QUOTE

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CLEVER 

Art Up Close

Art Camera

EYE OPENER 

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100 Cute Facts About Cats & Kittens

100 Facts About Dogs, Puppies & Bitches

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

I want to walk through life instead of being dragged through it. -Alanis Morissette, musician (b. 1 June 1974)



OPTICAL ILLUSION

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