National Good Neighbor Day - September 28, 2020

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Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day

Not so long ago, the world felt like a smaller place, and everybody knew everybody else in their neighborhood. Now, many of us aren’t familiar with our neighbors, and only speak to them in passing.

Why not use Good Neighbor Day as an opportunity to lend a proverbial cup of sugar, and get to know the people who live nearby?

Learn about Good Neighbor Day

We all have neighbors. Greet them on the sidewalk or in the elevator, but try not to peer through their windows. Windows are to look out from, not into.

Alexandra Stoddard

Good Neighbor Day is a day that has been designed to encourage us to be good neighbors. By doing this, it is believed that we can build thriving communities. Of course, the date is also important in terms of paying tribute to the good neighbors that we already have in our lives. If you have a close bond with your neighbors, now is the right time to let them know that you appreciate their efforts and that you are glad that they are your neighbor.

You don’t need to have a close friendship with your neighbor to recognize that they are a good person. Does your neighbor always mow your front lawn when they are doing their own? That’s not just a good neighbor; it is a great one! It is things like this that we should be applauding and recognizing on Good Neighbor Day. 

After all, it is a blessing to have a good neighbor. We are sure that you have all heard those nightmare stories about people who have neighbors from hell! We should appreciate our neighbors and make an effort to get to them. It seems that people are not as close with their neighbors today as they used to be. Let’s make a dedicated effort to change this!

History of Good Neighbor Day

Good Neighbor Day has been celebrated since the early 1970s. This is when it was created by Becky Mattson of Montana’s Lakeside. She created the day because she wanted to connect with and recognize the importance of strong leaders. The President in 1978, Jimmy Carter, signed Proclamation, 4601, establishing this date as Good Neighbor Day. The President stated that people should observe the day with appropriate activities and ceremonies, stating the following:

“As our Nation struggles to build friendship among the peoples of this world, we are mindful that the noblest human concern is concern for others. Understanding, love and respect build cohesive families and communities. The same bonds cement our Nation and the nations of the world. For most of us, this sense of community is nurtured and expressed in our neighborhoods where we give each other an opportunity to share and feel part of a larger family…I call upon the people of the United States and interested groups and organizations to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

The date was changed in 2004. But it is still all about raising public awareness that we can build thriving and strong communities by being good neighbors. 

thanks for 'How's This for Nostalgia" pics, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Yoko Ono-Lennon and John Lennon NYC, 1973

Joke of the Day

thanks, Bev

YOU CAN TELL 'EM IN CHURCH......

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, 'Why is the bride dressed in white?''

The mother replied, 'Because white is the color of happiness,
and today is the happiest day of her life.'

The child thought about this for a moment then said,
'So why is the groom wearing black?'

Stoneham High School Prom, 1968

Word of the Day

Pactolian

Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus - Art: Bartolomeo Manfredi, c. 1617-19

MEANING:

adjective: Golden; lavish.

ETYMOLOGY:

After Pactolus (now called Sart Çayı), a river in ancient Lydia, known for its golden sands. Earliest documented use: 1586.

NOTES:

According to the legend, King Midas bathed in the river Pactolus to get rid of his golden touch, really a golden curse. Midas’s story has given us such terms as Midas touch and Midas-eared. It was this golden sand that supposedly made Croesus rich.

USAGE:

“Governmental support of science was not yet Pactolian, but the well-connected Pasteur never had to stop research for lack of funds.”
H.W. Paul; Science, Vine, and Wine in Modern France; Cambridge University Press; 1996.

It took three minutes for the TV to warm up .. if you had one!

Idiom of the Day

Ahead of the curve

Similar to ahead of the pack, ahead of the curve literally refers to your position on the statistical bell curve, where the top of the curve represents the median, average result. By being ahead of the curve you represent the top percentile of results that either has the advanced skills or understanding that sets you apart.

Queen Elizabeth flashes a radiant smile as she stands next to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy after dinner at Buckingham Palace here June 5th. The U.S. President and the first lady were guests of the Queen and Prince Philip.

This Day in History

1789 - In the U.S., the first Federal Congress passed a resolution that asked President George Washington to recommend to the nation a day of thanksgiving. Several days later Washington issued a proclamation that named Thursday, November 26, 1789 as a "Day of Publick Thanksgivin." The fixed-date for Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday of November, was established on December 26, 1941.

1850 - U.S. President Millard Fillmore named Brigham Young the first governor of the Utah territory. In 1857, U.S. President James Buchanan removed Young from the position.

1892 - The first nighttime football game in the U.S. took place under electric lights. The game was between the Mansfield State Normal School and the Wyoming Seminary.

1944 - "The Boys From Boise" was shown on WABD in New York as the first full-length comedy written for television.

1961 - "Dr. Kildare" premiered on NBC-TV.

1974 - First Lady Betty Ford underwent a mastectomy to remove a lump in her breast.

2004 - The U.S. Federal Reserve and the U.S. Secret Service introduced the first newly redesigned $50 bill.

2004 - Nate Olive and Sarah Jones arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border to complete the first known continuous hike of the 1,800-mile trail down the U.S. Pacific Coast. They started the trek on June 8.

thanks, Amy

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, September 28

You are a kind-hearted and generous person who will bend over backward to help out a friend or loved ones. You are exceptionally people-aware and a true humanitarian, but you do know where to draw the line. Goal-oriented and determined, you have all the ingredients for success. While you project an image of kindness, you are a strong person who is able to act according to your own beliefs and convictions. You are attracted to (or you attract) talented and successful people. Famous people born today: 

551 BC Confucius, Chinese philosopher and founder of Confucianism, born in Zou, Lu state, China (d. ~479 BC)

1852 Henri Moissan, French chemist who isolated the element "fluorine" from its compounds (Nobel 1906), born in Paris (d. 1907)

1901 Ed Sullivan, American television host (The Ed Sullivan Show), born in NYC, New York (d. 1974)

1916 Peter Finch, actor (Network, Windom's Way, Raid on Entebbe), born in London, England (d. 1977)

1934 Brigitte Bardot, French actress, model, animal activist and sex kitten (And God Created Women), born in Paris, France

1964 Janeane Garofalo, American comedienne (SNL, Truth about Cats & Dogs), born in Newton, New Jersey

1987 Hilary Duff, actress and singer (Lizzie McGuire), born in Houston, Texas

thanks, Karla

READERS INFO

1.

(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Famed actor Anthony Hopkins, star of such films as Silence of the Lambs, Amistad, Nixon, and too many more to name them all, is also a music composer. Hopkins was a musician before he was an actor. Over 50 years ago he composed a piece of music titled, And the Waltz Goes On.

It is estimated that 570 gallons of white paint are used to keep the White House its proper color. The paint used is made by Duron and named “Whisper White.” The Duron “Whisper White” paint is made in Germany, and is meant to help
preserve aging buildings by allowing moisture to escape from underneath while protecting the structure from the elements. In 2019, the entire exterior was given a fresh coat of paint at $150 per gallon, so to freshen the outside of the building
cost $85,000, according to the White House Historical Association.

In 2009, Britain’s Court of Appeals ruled the Pringles are in fact potato chips. This argument ended in the courtroom as Procter and Gamble, who owned Pringles at the time (it is now owned by Kelloggs), argued that they WEREN’T potato chips. They were making this argument to avoid paying a value-added tax.

2.

September 28, 1924

 

The first around-the-world flight was completed by two U.S. Army planes when they landed in Seattle, WA. on this day in 1924. The trip took 175 days.

3.

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

This mademoiselle has a sweet school-girl look that makes her an excellent companion for any young lady. 

Mimi The Beret Bear

Nobody owned a purebred dog!

Pictures of the Day

Pomegranate juice is a beverage made from the fruit of the pomegranate. It is used in cooking both as a fresh juice and as a concentrated syrup. The fruit originated in the region extending from Iran to northern India and has been cultivated since ancient times. The fruit has a hard outer husk and a spongy mesocarp in which the seeds in their fleshy seedcoats are embedded. Pomegranate juice can be sweet or sour, but most fruits are moderate in taste. The juice has long been a popular drink in Europe and the Middle East, and is now widely distributed in the United States and Canada.

Roller rider

A lilac-breasted roller riding a zebra in Maasai Mara national reserve, Kenya. Normally they prefer to perch high up in the foliage, but this roller spent an hour or more riding around and enjoying the occasional insect meal.

A quarter was a decent allowance .. and it was made of real silver!

knit
thanks, Helen

Berkshire Wrap: A Different Kind of Triangle Shawl

knit
thanks, Tara

Blue Steps Baby Booties

knit

Nobunaga's Tea Kettle Cozy

knit

The Blue Fairy

knit

Shruggie pattern by Hayley Andrews

Spinning around, getting dizzy and falling down was reason to giggle! 

Knit Patterns of the Day: 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Norwegian Child's Blanket

Knit - Purl stitches

Nylons came in two pieces!

crochet
thanks, Charlotte

All My Love Wall Hanging

crochet
thanks, Mary

Crochet - Crosia

crochet

The Princess and Her Clothes

crochet

Leaf Lace Vest

crochet

Pretty Little Rug

Women boxing at the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis.

Quarantine Cooking Recipes

thanks, Debbie

This super hearty One Pot Chili Pasta is bursting with southwest chili flavor, protein, and fiber. It's a meal in a bowl that the whole family will love.

One Pot Chili Pasta

All for free - windshield cleaned, oil checked, gas pumped.
RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil Recipe

Laundry detergent came with free glasses, dishes, or towels inside!

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Jane

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash

Car keys were left in the ignition and the doors were never locked.

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.

thanks, Alice

Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells Recipe

Lay down on your back and watch the cloud shapes go by.

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

DoubleTree by Hilton - Official Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Playing baseball with no adults reminding you of the rules.

SWEETS

thanks, Sandy

No bake granola bar

No safety caps or hermetic seals on stuff from the store.

ADULT COLORING

A slower pace of living.

FUN

answers:

1. Matrix

2. American pie 

3. Signs

4. Average girl (?) 

5. The Green Mile 

6. GoldenEye

7. Fear Factor/The sum of all fears

8. The 13th floor 

9. The Exorcist 

10. Sin City 

11. The Social Network 

12. The odd couple

13. Beauty and the Beast

14. Defference 

15. Speed 

16. Wall-E

Parents and grandparents were a big threat before there were drive by shootings and such.

CRAFTS

Learn to Weave

etsy

You Will Need:
Cardboard
Packing tape
Masking tape
Ruler
Permanent marker
Craft knife
Scissors
Large needle
Twine
Yarn

Optional Embellishments:
Sequin Ribbon
Rhinestone Ribbon
Beads
Leather
Driftwood

Step 1: Make Your Loom

Before we get started, it’s important to note that the size of your cardboard will determine the size of your finished weaving. For this project, I used a piece of cardboard that is 5″ x 12″.

When you’re ready to begin, tape the top and bottom of your cardboard with packing tape. This will make your loom stronger. With your ruler, mark two lines along the top of your cardboard that are 3/4 of an inch from each side. Next, mark a line every 1/2 inch from those points until you have 10 lines total along the top of your loom. Repeat this step on the bottom. Cut along the lines with your scalpel to create notches.

Tape the end of the twine to the back of your cardboard. Fit the twine through the first notch at the top and down the cardboard to the first notch on the bottom. Keep the twine taught and continue wrapping up and down through the notches until you have reached the other end. Cut the twine and tape the end to the cardboard.

Step 2: Weave

Cut about 1 yard of yarn and thread your needle. Guide the threaded needle through the twine using an over-under pattern, being sure to leave a 5″ tail at the end. After the first row, guide your needle back through the twine using an under-over pattern. Tip: Try not to pull your yarn too tight (or too loose) or your weaving will start to look wonky!

Continue weaving back and forth until you’re satisfied with the amount you have woven. When you’re ready to try another color or pattern, push the woven section up with your fingers to tighten. Cut the yarn, being sure to leave another 5″ tail.

Step 3: Rya

To create the Rya, or “fluff” in the weaving, cut several 4″ pieces of yarn. Lay the first piece in a “U” shape over the first two pieces of vertical twine. Wrap the ends under the twine and pull them up until the piece of yarn meets your basic weaving pattern.

Repeat on the third and fourth pieces of twine, the fifth and sixth pieces (and so on) until you have a row. For the second row, skip the first piece of twine and wrap your yarn under the second and third piece of twine. Repeat on the fourth and fifth pieces of twine (and so on) until you have completed the second row.

Continue alternating rows until you have about an inch of fluff, being sure to push it up with your fingers after each row so it’s nice and tight. When you’re ready to go back to weaving, simply continue the over-under pattern from step two, alternating colors as you like.

Step 4: Add Embellishments

Now it’s time to experiment with all kinds of embellishments – from leather and driftwood to ribbon and beads. Glide the leather (or driftwood or ribbon) under and over the twine. Continue weaving with yarn to hold it in. To add a bead, simply string it on your yarn at any point and continue weaving.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

When you reach the bottom of your loom, it’s time to finish the edges of your weaving. Start by threading each tail of yarn through your needle and sewing it through the weaving. Snip the excess.

Next, trim your fringe so the yarn is about an inch tall.

Finally, turn your loom around and untape the tails of your twine. Cut the twine along the middle of your cardboard. Flip the loom back over and remove the first two pieces of twine from the cardboard. Tie them together with a square knot and repeat with the following two pieces of yarn (and so on) until you have knotted all of the twine.

Take two pieces of twine at the top ends of your weaving and tie them together. Trim the extra twine hanging from the bottom of your loom, and there you have it: a handwoven composition that’s ready to hang!

It was considered a real treat to go out to a real restaurant with your family!

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Jill

They threatened to keep kids back if they failed .. and they did!

PUZZLE

Acorn Jigsaw Puzzle

Summers were filled with hula hoops, bike rides, and Kool Air powder with sugar!

WORD SEARCH

century close creek daily devote dikes extra

fancy future heart honor humble hurry impact

level mystery needy rapid region rents restaurant right

saving seal seed seeker sets slit spent spread stream

terse tire tunnel virus wages worship zombie

Yeah, I remember that!

SUDOKU ... hard

solution:

Cruise, peel out, or lay rubber in your 57 Chevy!

QUOTE

thanks, Abby

Candy cigarettes.

Wax Coke shaped bottles filled with colored sugar water.

CLEVER 

thanks, Anita

How to Make a Radish Mushroom 

[How to make a radish mushroom and Mario mushroom]
- radish
- *seaweed for Mario mushroom
– small fruit knife

1. Put a knife in the middle of a radish, and make a small incision.

2-a. Hold the radish, and spin the radish VERY SLOWLY, and cut all the way around the radish.

OR

2-b. Push the knife forward VERY LIGHTLY, and cut all around the radish. *Don’t push the knife through!

The radish should look like this after cutting all around it.

3. Make four incisions on the bottom side of mushroom like in the pictures. *Don’t cut past the half line!

4. Put the knife on the half line, and remove the radish pieces.

5. Trim the stem part, and cut off the bottom. (You can just stop here if you want)

6. Put a knife on the surface of the radish, and peel the skin. *It’s kind of like peeling an apple, but you don’t rotate the radish, and just peel the skin off.

7. You can make the stem part wider, put a small piece of seaweed and make a Mario Mushroom too.

You can just stop at Step 5 if you want. Please be extremely careful with this. I don’t want anyone getting hurt!

If you accidentally snap off the stem, don’t worry! You can stick the stem on with a toothpick.

Glass bottled milk delivered to your home.

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Nina

40 Winners Of The Greatest Photoshop Battles Ever

Newsreels before the movie.

Phone numbers with word prefixes (PEnnsylvania 6-5000)

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There is always more goodness in the world than there appears to be, because goodness is of its very nature modest and retiring. -Evelyn Beatrice Hall, biographer (28 Sep 1868-1956)

45 RPM records.

OPTICAL ILLUSION

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