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Celebrate World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day was born when a collection of humanitarian groups came together on November 13, 1997, and made a “Declaration of Kindness”. Likewise, on Kindness Day everyone is encouraged to make a similar declaration. Donating books, food, or clothes to your local community is a great way to celebrate.
However, pledging to commit just one act of kindness is no less worthwhile: hold the door open for a stranger, compliment your neighbor on their collection of garden gnomes, let your partner have control of the TV remote for the evening.
History of World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day first began as a day of observation by the World Kindness Movement. The organization was registered as an official NGO under Swiss law in 2019. However, the history of the group reaches right back to a Tokyo-based convention in 1997.
A range of associations and institutions based in countries including Thailand, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States had been built at this conference because of their combined dedication to promoting kindness in society. The initial formation of the World Kindness Movement formed as a result of this event.
The written declaration of their inception was created stating their “pledge to join together to build a kinder and more compassionate world.” In the pursuit of this aim, in 1998, they would help to launch the inaugural World Kindness Day.
The reason for World Kindness Day is detailed by the World Kindness Movement. “to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.”
This day has become globally recognized since it’s creation more than two decades ago. The many events that take place on this day attract countless participants from all parts of the globe. This day is filled with kindness and activities like dance mobs, concerts, the distribution of kindness cards, and random acts of kindness such as paying for someone shopping or helping someone with their bags.
While, at the moment, this day is an unofficial day, it remains the hope of the World Kindness Movement to achieve official recognition status by the United Nations. If they become successful in achieving this then they will join the well recognized HUman rights day, World health day, and International Day of Peace as a recognized day of observance.
Joke of the Day
Bad jokes.
Karl Johan Street, Norway, 1899 - 2007
Word of the Day
annelidous
Charles Darwin; Voyage of the Beagle; 1839.
Leo the Lion, mascot for the well-renowned logo of the Hollywood film studio MGM.
Idiom of the Day
What does 'All over the map' mean?
If something like a discussion is all over the map, it doesn't stick to the main topic and goes off on tangents.
The construction of the Eiffel Tower in July 1888.
This Day in History
1789 - Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter to a friend in which he said, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
1805 - Johann George Lehner, a Viennese butcher, invented a recipe and called it the "frankfurter."
1937 - NBC formed the first full-sized symphony orchestra exclusively for radio broadcasting. The conductor for its first 17 years was Arturo Toscanini.
1961 - The Tokens' "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was released.
1968 - The Beatles' animated movie "Yellow Submarine" premiered in the U.S.
1971 - The U.S. spacecraft Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet, Mars.
1977 - The comic strip "Li'l Abner" by Al Capp appeared in newspapers for the last time.
1982 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC.
1995 - Greg Maddox (Atlanta Braves) became the first major league pitcher to win four consecutive Cy Young Awards.
2009 - NASA announced that water had been discovered on the moon. The discovery came from the planned impact on the moon of the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS).
thanks, Kris
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, November 13
You are wise beyond your years, and your eyes reflect this wisdom. The outward expression of your personality is strong and determined, although this hides a very emotional and sensitive nature. Success may come later in life, simply because in youth, you are inclined to more daydreaming than action. You may come across as sarcastic and even tough, but you are a thoughtful and kind person with a love of knowledge, justice, and truth. You also have a well-developed sense of humor. Famous people born today:
1312 Edward III, King of England (1327-77) noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority, born in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England (d. 1377)
1833 Edwin Booth, American Shakespearean actor (Hamlet), born in Bel Air, Maryland (d. 1893)
1850 Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish author (Treasure Island), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1894)
1911 Buck O'Neil, American baseball player (Kansas City Monarchs, 1st African-American coach in Major League Baseball), born in Carrabelle, Florida (d. 2006)
1955 Whoopi Goldberg [Caryn Johnson], American actress, comedian and singer (Color Purple, Burglar), born in NYC, New York
1967 Jimmy Kimmel, American TV host and producer (Jimmy Kimmel Live!), born in Brooklyn, New York
READERS INFO1.
1850 -
TODAY: In 1850, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, is born.
2.Nov. 14, 1964 -
Detroit Red Wings player Gordie Howe scored his 627th goalto become the all-time highest goal scorer in the National Hockey League. Howe had an amazing six decade hockey career and was one of the best players to play the game. Howe, who was originally from Canada, was recruited by the Detroit Red Wings. In 1946, he made his NHL debut and even scored agoal during the game. An ambidextrous player with the ability to shoot with either hand, Howe led the NHL in scoring a total of sixtimes during his career. Playing with the Detroit Red Wings for 25seasons, Howe was a dominant player who continued to be veryproductive even late in his career. For instance, during the 1967-1968 season Howe managed to score 44 goals and have 59 assists even though he was 40 years old. He retired from playingfor the Red Wings after the 1970-1971 season but still worked for the organization. Howe left retirement in 1973 to play alongside two of his sons, Mark and Marty, on the Houston Aeros in the World Hockey Association. The team went on to win consecutivechampionships, and Howe won the most valuable player award in 1974. Howe and his sons then went on to play for the New England Whalers. The team was renamed the Hartford Whalerswhen the WHA folded and the team joined the NHL in 1979. In his 50s, Howe still managed to score 15 goals and have 26 assists in his final season with the Whalers. Howe retired for thesecond time following the 1979-1980 season. In 1997, at the ageof 69, Howe played for a short time during a game with the Detroit Vipers in the International Hockey League-making an amazing career that spanned six decades. During his long career, Howe had a significant impact on the sport. Howe is currently the second all-time goal scorer in the NHL surpassed only by the legendary Wayne Gretzky. However, when NHL and WHA goals are combined, Howe's total of 975 goals eclipses Gretzky's combined goals by 35. In addition to his skills at goal scoring andassists, Howe was known for his physical play. The term a "GordieHowe hat trick" is still used in hockey today and consists of a goal, an assist and a fight all in one game. Although named after him,Howe only had two Gordie Howe hat tricks during his long career.Howe was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Canada in 1972 (his son Mark was inducted in both the Hockey Hall of Fame and the United States Hockey Hall of Fame). Howe passed away on June 10, 2016.
If You Were Born Today, November 13
You are wise beyond your years, and your eyes reflect this wisdom. The outward expression of your personality is strong and determined, although this hides a very emotional and sensitive nature. Success may come later in life, simply because in youth, you are inclined to more daydreaming than action. You may come across as sarcastic and even tough, but you are a thoughtful and kind person with a love of knowledge, justice, and truth. You also have a well-developed sense of humor. Famous people born today:
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TODAY: In 1850, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, is born. |
3.Nov. 15, 1956 -
Elvis Presley's first film Love Me Tender premiered at the Paramount Theater in New York City. Although he already had a promising music career, Presley wanted to pursue acting as well. On Aug. 22, 1956, Presley began working on his first film. The movie was originally going to be titled The Reno Brothers, and it did not originally include any musical numbers. Once Presley was cast in the film, four musical numbers were added, including the song Love Me Tender, which had been adapted from a Civil War ballad called Aura Lee. The movie, like the song, also had a Civil War connection as it took place in Texas immediately following the Civil War. On Sept. 9, 1956, Presley made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show where he performed two songs: Don't Be Cruel and Love Me Tender. The song Love Me Tender became an instant hit and sold a million copies before it was even released. As a result of the song's strong sales, the title of the movie was changed. The song went on to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard charts before rising to No. 1 on Nov. 3, 1956, where it remained on top for five weeks. The movie Love Me Tender drew in Elvis Presley's fan base which helped the film to make an estimated 4.5 million dollars. Presley went on to star in many other films including, in part: Blue Hawaii, Jailhouse Rock, King Creole and Viva Las Vegas.
4. Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO CorrespondentBertha
Picking the cotton
to
picking the lettuce,
picking up the laundry
my
dirty family made.
“Maid” is what they called her,
but
mother she was to me.
Without her,
love would not have
been; I
would not have
survived.
(I know so.
A shrink said so.)
Warm sun squatting on
the
humid bright earth
after a rain,
all clean,
all new again.
She took that with her.
It has been so dry
ever since.
My life has been mostly
a
desert where
love then seldom
rained.
In 1938, the threat of war prompted a large-scale evacuation of France's public art collection. Consequently, the Mona Lisa had left the Louvre in 1939, but, as seen in this photo, it was brought back safe and sound to its rightful place after the 2nd World War ended.
Bertha
Picking the cotton
to
picking the lettuce,
picking up the laundry
my
dirty family made.
“Maid” is what they called her,
but
mother she was to me.
Without her,
love would not have
been; I
would not have
survived.
(I know so.
A shrink said so.)
Warm sun squatting on
the
humid bright earth
after a rain,
all clean,
all new again.
She took that with her.
It has been so dry
ever since.
My life has been mostly
a
desert where
love then seldom
rained.
FRIDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS
Despite only being 3% of your body weight, the Brain consumes about 20% of your calorie intake.
This 20% energy usage is only for regular functions, and doesn’t account for mental activities like studying or doing puzzles.
Ernest Hemingway loved cats.
He had a polydactyl (multi-toed) cat called Snow White, and his old house in Florida is now a museum full of about 40 – 50 descendants of Snow White.
David Hasslehoff has a crab named after him.
The deep-sea Hoff Crab is so named because it has a dense covering of satae (hard bristles) on its shell, which looks like David Hasslehoff’s hairy chest.
Cats don’t naturally meow.
Meowing is an addition to a cat’s vocabulary made almost entirely to communicate with humans.
The Empire State Building cost nearly 1/3 less than budgeted.
The original cost of the project was supposed to be $60m, but it actually only cost $40,948,900.00 to construct.
Martin Luther King with his son, removing a burnt cross from their front yard in 1960.
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Chaney Glacier, USA, 1911 and 2005
Pictures of the Day
The round ribbontail ray (Taeniura meyeni) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, found throughout the nearshore waters of the tropical Indo-Pacific region. Reaching 1.8 m (6 ft) across, this large ray is characterized by a thick, rounded pectoral fin disc covered by small tubercles on top, and a relatively short tail bearing a single venomous spine. The ray is well-camouflaged when lying on the seabed; it is largely nocturnal, and preys on molluscs, crustaceans and bony fish. Mature females bear litters of up to seven pups, which are fed during gestation on "uterine milk", a product secreted by the walls of the oviduct. This round ribbontail ray was photographed in Lakshadweep, India. |
Lockdown in London Lets Abbey Road Get a Fresh Coat of Paint
knit
thanks, Dawn
knit
thanks, Cindy
knit
knit .. Christmas
Crochet Patterns of the Day:
Japanese Soldiers Moving Through Kuala Lumpur (1942) & Kuala Lumpur (2016)
crochet
thanks, Tara
crochet
thanks, June
crochet
crochet .. Christmas
Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, USA (1932) and England (2011)
Opera Hanoi, Vietnam, 1945 and 2015
Quarantine Cooking Recipes
Casseroles
Casseroles are a great easy meal option because they don’t require a lot of attention while they are cooking. Simply throw in or layer ingredients in a baking dish and slide it into the oven – pretty easy!
A great casserole just has a homey feeling to it, which will make your home feel even cozier. Casseroles are also great because you can throw just about anything into one. Any combination of ingredients such as rice, pasta, vegetables, beans, meats, etc., that you can think of would probably be great! Try out this chicken and rice casserole recipe for an ultimate cozy dinner with your family:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
- 1 cup medium-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Optional: 2 cups of a vegetable like broccoli, 1 chopped tomato, 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped), Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, or 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Although this dish takes about 30 minutes, a majority of the cooking time is spent on the casserole simply sitting in the oven. Because of this, you are free to spend time doing other things.
For the sauce, whisk the chicken broth and sour cream in a bowl, pour into a skillet and bring to a simmer (add in cheese if desired). Simply layer in the remaining ingredients in a baking dish and top with the sauce. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
CROCKPOT RECIPE
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.
COOKBOOK FRIDAY
ADULT COLORING
Can you spot the mistake in the picture below?
You will notice if you see closely that one of the women in the picture has 2 right feet.
Seljestadjuvet, Odda, Norway, 1887 and 2014
CRAFTS .. Thanksgiving
CHILDREN'S CORNER .. Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1. | Planet nearest the earth |
3. | Outfit warn in space |
5. | Pilot who excels |
6. | Direction of travel toward the rising sun |
8. | Measure of distance |
10. | Heavenly body |
12. | To try out a new rocket ship |
14. | Mixture of gases surrounding the earth |
15. | Rockets are launched from these |
16. | Lights the sky at night |
DOWN
1. | Animals that have traveled in space |
2. | There's a safety belt on it |
3. | Part of plant that supports the flower |
4. | Faithful |
7. | The ocean |
9. | Frozen water |
10. | Vehicle used for travel |
11. | Beams of sunlight |
12. | Neat and in order |
13. | To change direction |
17. | To total the sum of several numbers |
19. | Pulls apart |
20. | Kind of soft drink |
21. | Finest |
22. | Nickname for Alan |
24. | Short for approved |
25. | Afternoon |
answers:
PUZZLE
Mont Saint-Michel, France, 1908 and 2016
WORD SEARCH
| ahead atmosphere available battery clean climate dart drama | emerge ensure event extra final games gear grant | innovative lean level maniac march match prime prize | raise rally ready regard reign sample sewer spare start steed | taste territorial today usage vehicle visit |
SUDOKU .. very hard
solution:
Rysstad, Norway, 1888 and 2013
If You Were A Candy Bar, Which Candy Bar Would You Be? Share Why.
QUOTE
Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1919 - 2016
Martin Luther Statue, Dresden, Germany, 1958 and 2014
CLEVER
National Textile Museum, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1971 and 2016
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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