Gorgeous Grandma Day - July 23, 2020

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Celebrate Gorgeous Grandma Day

Many people around the world say that we do not do enough to honour our elderly. Just as well, then, that days such as Gorgeous Grandma Day exist.

Gorgeous Grandma Day is a time of the year in which we can celebrate the grannies in our lives. Everybody thinks that their grandma is gorgeous – so what could be better than an entire day devoted to acknowledging that fact? Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are well known, so Gorgeous Grandma Day is a natural progression.

Learn about Gorgeous Grandma Day

Gorgeous Grandma Day is not just about celebrating those women who have the delight of being a grandma. It is about recognizing all women of a certain age, no matter whether they have grandchildren or not. After all, there are a lot of women who would love nothing more than to have grandchildren, yet they have not been able to. 

Now that you know the day exists, hopefully, you are already making plans to spend it with your own gran. No matter what your grandmother prefers to do with her time, this is the day in which you can be sure she will have plenty of time to do it – and plenty of people willing to support her.

History of Gorgeous Grandma Day

In order to understand the history of Gorgeous Grandma Day, you need to know where the phrase ‘Gorgeous Grandma’ comes from. We have Alice Solomon to credit for this. She graduated from Wellesley College at the age of 50-years-old in 1984.

She felt that society viewed her and other females of her age or older as senior citizens. She believed that they were viewed as females who were no longer relevant or useful, and so she made it her mission to change this notion. This is when she came up with the idea of ‘Gorgeous Grandma.’ She recognized that the term ‘grandma’ was attributed to older females, irrespective of whether they were a grandmother or not.

Because of this, she decided that the best thing to do was to embrace the term, yet she decided to put the adjective ‘gorgeous’ in front of it. She thought that this created a ‘notice me’ and snappy image, which would be ideal for celebrating the older woman. She then decided to create Gorgeous Grandma Day in an attempt to get rid of all of the typical stereotypes that surround older women, showing them that there is still a lot that they can do. 

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Joke of the Day

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Word of the Day

sleeping beauty

Sleeping Beauty, 1821 (detail)

MEANING:

noun: Someone or something that lays dormant for a long time.

ETYMOLOGY:

After the princess of a fairy tale who is cursed by a wicked fairy. The princess pricks her finger on a spindle and sleeps for 100 years until awakened by the kiss of a prince. Earliest documented use: 1729.

NOTES:

In finance, a sleeping beauty is an asset, for example, a startup, that is an attractive target for takeover, but that has not yet been approached by someone. 

USAGE:

“Eighty fatalities and 1,000 wounded citizens later, a pall had descended on Prague, which would now be a sleeping beauty for more than two decades.”
Amotz Asa-El; The Prague Spring at 50; Jerusalem Post (Israel); Aug 24, 2018.

Idiom of the Day

A lost ball in the high weeds

A lost ball in the high weeds is someone who does not know what they are doing, where they are or how to do something.

This Day in History

1715 - The first lighthouse in America was authorized for construction at Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts.

1829 - William Burt patented the typographer, which was the first typewriter.

1886 - Steve Brodie, a New York saloon keeper, claimed to have made a daredevil plunge from the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River.

1904 - The ice cream cone was invented by Charles E. Menches during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, MO.

1914 - Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia following the killing of Archduke Francis Ferdinand by a Serb assassin. The dispute led to World War I.

1954 - A law was passed that stated "The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to repair, equip, and restore the United States Ship Constitution, as far as may be practicable, to her original appearance, but not for active service, and thereafter to maintain the United States Ship Constitution at Boston, Massachusetts."

1958 - The submarine Nautilus departed from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, under orders to conduct "Operation Sunshine." The mission was to be the first vessel to cross the north pole by ship. The Nautils achieved the goal on August 3, 1958.

1972 - Eddie Merckx of Belgium won his fourth consecutive Tour de France bicycling competition.


1984 - Miss America, Vanessa Williams, turned in her crown after it had been discovered that nude photos of her had appeared in "Penthouse" magazine. She was the first to resign the title.


1998 - U.S. scientists at the University of Hawaii turned out more than 50 "carbon-copy" mice, with a cloning technique.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, July 23

You are a very curious person, and your mental restlessness can attract a colorful life. Even if you don't move around physically or travel, you are always looking for new adventures of the mind. You are friendly, likeable, and you need mental stimulation. Others tend to love your personal "take" on things, and they do enjoy your company. You may need to develop follow-through. You are attracted to unusual people and those who might bring a certain level of intensity or drama into your life. Famous people born today:

1953 Graham Gooch, English cricketer, captain of England, opening batsman and prolific run scorer, born in London

1961 Woody Harrelson, American actor (Woody Boyd in Cheers), born in Midland, Texas

1967 Philip Seymour Hoffman, American actor (Capote, Moneyball), born in Fairport, New York (d. 2014)

1971 Alison Krauss, American bluegrass musician (Raising Sand), born in Decatur, Illinois

1973 Monica Lewinsky, American White House intern (improper relationship with Bill Clinton), born in San Francisco, California

1989 Daniel Radcliffe, English actor (Harry Potter in the Harry Potter series of movies), born in London, England

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READERS INFO

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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Male ladybugs can spend up to four hours mating with a dead female before they realize something's not right. 
Keep your comments to yourself! lol

Bruce Lee's first time in a film set was not Enter the Dragon, Chinese Connection, or even Game of Death. He first time was the 1941 film called "Golden Gate Girl". Bruce was a full 3 months old at the time. Not surprisingly, he played an infant and he has no fight scenes.

Introverts are more likely to be ‘natural’ social psychologists, according to researchers from Yale. They’re particularly good at accurately evaluating truths about a person’s “social nature” without formal training or tools.

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Britain’s Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey in London on this day in 1986. They divorced in 1996. 

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Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Magic Loop Knitting for Magical Projects!

Pictures of the day

Eileen Collins (born 1956) at the commander's station on the Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93, which launched on July 23, 1999, making Collins the first female commander of a U.S. spacecraft. A now retired NASA astronaut and United States Air Force colonel, she is a veteran of four space missions. On her first spaceflight in 1995, STS-63, she became the first female Shuttle pilot and returned to space as a pilot on STS-84. After commanding STS-93, Collins also commanded the STS-114 mission in 2005.

Llanberis, Wales

The 'Lone Tree' is lit by moonlight over Lyn Padarn.

knit ... Christmas in July

Little Dancer

knit ... Christmas in July

Advent Stars pattern by Frankie Brown

knit ... Christmas in July

Vintage Christmas Stockings

knit ... Christmas in July

Reindeer Pullover pattern by Jill Wick

knit ... Christmas in July

cosy reindeer ears

Knit Pattern of the Day:  Christmas in July

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Winter Cuddler Throw Blanket Knitting Pattern

Easy Heirloom Knit Blanket Pattern

crochet ... Christmas in July

Ho Ho Ho Pillow Cover

crochet ... Christmas in July

Pudge E. Santa Gonk Amigurumi

crochet ... Christmas in July

Rudi the Reindeer

crochet ... Christmas in July

Christmas Tree

crochet, must translate ... Christmas in July

Christmas Decorations

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Quarantine Cooking Recipes

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Instant Pot recipe: Quick Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Gorgonzola

RECIPE

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Sparkling Summer Lemonade

CROCKPOT RECIPE

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Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE

Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.

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QUINOA and SWEET POTATO CHILI, Vegan

Never say no to a healthy and hearty chili recipe. Especially one that's perfect to add to our virtual recipe binder for future a use! Make it your own by adding your favorite spices, flavors, and toppings. Enjoy. 

Ingredients:
3 medium sized sweet potatoes, cubed
1 yellow or white onion, diced
16oz. jar of salsa
1 can of black beans
2 cups vegetable stock + 2 cups water
1/5-2 cups cooked quinoa
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2tsp. chipotle powder
1-2 tsp. hot sauce
1Tbsp. chili powder
Pinch of salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. In a large pot heat onions in olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper, over medium heat.
2. Add sweet potatoes and spices to pot and cook for 3-4 minutes. 
3. Add salsa and vegetable stock and water to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then lower and heat to medium-low to simmer.
4. Add black beans, cover and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes can be easily poked with a fork and the soupy base has thickened.
5. Stir in the quinoa and then let chili mixture rest for 1-2 hours until fully melded together.
6. Ladle into serving bowls, top with avocado slices if you wish, and serve with cornbread and/or tortilla chips, as desired

COPYCAT RECIPE 

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This Chili Tastes Just Like The One At Wendy's

SWEETS

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Easy Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Recipe

ADULT COLORING

FUN

Answer:

There is a man standing in the center of the picture.

CRAFTS

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DIY Breathable Face Mask Tutorial to Stay Comfortable During Summer

CHILDREN'S CORNER

Find the best paper airplanes that fly the furthest and stay aloft the longest.  

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PUZZLE

Exit Sign Jigsaw Puzzle




WORD SEARCH

across bench board brazen chaos chase clever cliff

cone contour depth enough exponential guess hutch

innovative issue keeper kidnap linear march model

occur other pencil piece quick rears receive rote

second severe shaft shock sport stuck where

SUDOKU ... hard

solution:

QUOTE

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CLEVER ... click "Think In - anything" to begin playing

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Think of something and 20Q will read your mind by asking a few simple questions. The object you think of should be something that most people would know about, but not a proper noun or a specific person, place, or thing.

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EYE OPENER ... slideshow

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The Real Meaning Behind These Famous Song Lyrics

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A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

At least half the mystery novels published violate the law that the solution, once revealed, must seem to be inevitable. -Raymond Thornton Chandler, writer (23 Jul 1888-1959)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

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