Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Day of Reconciliation - December 16, 2020

 DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Day of Reconciliation


They say that all good things come to an end, thankfully this remains true for horrid atrocities as well. One such ending took place in 1991 with the ending of apartheid, a system of racial segregation that existed in South Africa on the back of legislation introduced by the National Party. The Day of Reconciliation was introduced in 1994 as a way to heal the rift between the people of South Africa, and bring harmony to a nation still suffering from decades of injustice.

Learn about Day of Reconciliation

The Day of Reconciliation has been created to mark the end of apartheid. The day, therefore, has been in existence since 1995. The purpose of this day was to foster unity and reconciliation across the country. The reason the date was selected is that it is significant to both African and Afrikaner cultures. The government purposefully selected a date that would be meaningful for both ethnic groups in an attempt to create racial harmony. 

There is no denying that this is one of the most significant and important dates in history. It is a day whereby we remember the past history of the country. There are a number of festivities that take place on this date, as well as marching and we also recognize the contributions of veterans. 

While the date is an important one in South African history, it is also a day that is honored all around the world. After all, we can all appreciate the importance of building bridges and working on healing. It is a sad fact that there are a lot of ethnic groups that feel underappreciated and discriminated against all around the world. On Day of Reconciliation, the best thing that we can do is work on healing any damage and moving forward so that we can reach a date whereby we’re not talking about color. 

History of Day of Reconciliation

The history of the Day of Reconciliation is the history of a nation suffering under the auspices of colonialism and the inherent racism that existed as a part of this practice. While apartheid became legislated in 1948, racial segregation had been a reality in South Africa since the reign of the Dutch Empire in 1652, and saw no change when the British took possession of the country in 1795. Things only got worse in 1950 when non-white political representation was abolished in the country. While it served to deeper entrench the policies of racial segregation, it also sparked off a series of rebellions, violence, and a trade and long arms embargo against the country.

The date for the Day of Reconciliation was selected due to its significance to both the Afrikaner and African people. For the Afrikaner it was known as the Day of the Covenant, a religious holiday celebrating a victory over the Zulus by the Voortrekker’s in 1838 at the Battle of Blood River. For the Africans it was a day of one of an important protest in 1910 against racial discrimination. In 1961 the Umkhonto we Sizwe, the “Spear o the Nation”, was established, an armed force of the ANC. The first acts of sabotage and violent resistance against the apartheid leaders also happened on that day in history.

Every year, there is a different theme for this date, and we would definitely recommend looking into these themes. They can help to give you a sense of direction in terms of how you should honor the date on that specific year. For example, some of the themes that have been in place over the years include The Year of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu: Liberators for Reconciliation, Bridging The Divide Towards A Non-Racist Society, and Bridging the Divide: Building a common South African nationhood towards a national development state.


Joke of the Day

thanks, Mary
If I get quarantined for two weeks with my wife and I die.

I can assure you it was not the virus that killed me.

Word of the Day

psychogenic


MEANING:
adjective: Originating in the mind (having a psychological rather than a physiological cause).

ETYMOLOGY:
From Greek psycho- (mind) + -genic (producing). Earliest documented use: 1897.

USAGE:
“‘Turns out I don’t really have amnesia, I’m just hysterical.’ His gaze whipped to hers, fierce, indignant. ‘Psychogenic amnesia is no less real than organic. It’s a self-preservation mechanism.’”
Catherine Mann & Olivia Gates; Escaping with the Billionaire; Harlequin; 2015.

Idiom of the Day


What does 'Amen' mean?

Some use 'Amen' or 'Amen to that' as a way of agreeing with something that has just been said.

This Day in History


1770 - Composer Ludwig Van Beethoven was born.

1773 - Nearly 350 chests of tea were dumped into Boston Harbor off of British ships by Colonial patriots. The patriots were disguised as Indians. The act was to protest taxation without representation and the monopoly the government granted to the East India Company.


1850 - The first immigrant ship, the Charlotte Jane, arrived at Lyttleton, New Zealand.


1901 - "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," by Beatrix Potter, was printed for the first time.


1905 - Sime Silverman published the first issue of "Variety".


1907 - Eugenia H. Farrar became the first singer to broadcast on radio. She sang from the USS Dolphin docked at Brooklyn Navy Yard.


1998 - Eric Michelman filed the earliest patent for a scroll wheel for a computer mouse.


1999 - Sigourney Weaver received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2000 - Researchers announced that information from NASA's Galileo spacecraft indicated that Ganymede appeared to have a liquid saltwater ocean beneath a surface of solid ice. Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the solar system's largest moon. The discovery is considered important since water is a key ingredient for life.

2009 - Astronomers discovered GJ1214b. It was the first-known exoplanet on which water could exist.



DAILY SQU-EEK


If You Were Born Today, December 16

You dislike planning ahead, preferring to wing it and then pick up the pieces, if necessary, later on. You see life as an adventure. Although your intuition is quite good, sometimes you act on impulse just for the sake of stirring things up. It's when you are acting on blind impulse rather than intuition that you are accident-prone (not just physically, either!). You are a natural psychologist, and your powers of observation when it comes to people are superb. Famous people born today: 

1770 Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer (5th Symphony, Ode to Joy), born in Bonn, Electorate of Cologne (d. 1827)

1775 Jane Austen, English novelist (Pride and Prejudice), born in Steventon, England (d. 1817)

1899 Noël Coward, English playwright (Hay Fever, Private Lives), director (In Which We Serve-1942 Academy Award), actor and singer, born in London (d. 1973)

1901 Margaret Mead, American anthropologist (Coming of Age in Samoa, Thoughts & Female), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1978)

1917 Arthur C. Clarke, English sci-fi author (2001: A Space Odyssey, Childhood's End), born in Minehead, England (d. 2008)

READERS INFO
1.
(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Charles Lightoller, the second officer of the Titanic, stayed onboard until the end and became trapped underwater until a boiler explosion set him free; allowing his escape. 28 years later, at the age of 66, he volunteered in WW2 and helped save 122 men from Dunkirk.

Water has been America's most popular drink since 2013. Previously, soda held the title for 20 years.

44% of adults have held on to their childhood teddies and dolls. As many as 34% of adults still sleep with a teddy bear every night.

2.
thanks for the Offbeat Holiday, Patty
16th December – Chocolate Covered Anything Day.

Strawberries, cakes, marshmallows, bacon, and phone books are all things you can improve by covering in chocolate today, though probably not that last one. Chocolate Covered Anything Day means anything, and while the creators of this day may have only been talking about food, I challenge you to cover something truly weird with chocolate. But please, no people, it’s not Chocolate Covered Anyone Day.

3.
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

A Collection Of Keto Breads

Dunno about you, but I am seriously trying to lose some weight. I was very successful with cutting down my carbs until my physician put me on a medical that made me blow up like a balloon from water retention. I am still struggling to get rid of the poundage I gained, but with the help of the Yazio app and recipes like these, I harbor hope!

First, you can download the collection in .PDF format here. It contains flat breads, cloud bread and a couple of Fat Head recipes. I love the cloud bread, and have had some luck with the almond flour breads. One I made with cinnamon and dried blueberries, and I am so glad they were Keto because I couldn’t eat just one.


I hope you enjoy this little collections, and if you have any input to share, please do so!


Pictures of the Day

Io moon taken by NASA's Galileo probe. This image shows two volcanic eruptions. The one on the horizon is 140km high, the other is 75km high. Io is the innermost of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter. It is named after Io, one of Zeus's many love interests in Greek mythology.

Midnight snack 

Blackfoot Valley, Montana, US, a range of forest creatures makes full use of the shelter and food remains. There are always signs, particularly in the kitchen. 'I had long suspected that a family of mice was living under my cooker and tasting my food.'


knit
thanks, Ethel 
Knit Patterns of the Day: 

crochet


RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
Cheesy Breakfast Egg and Polenta Casserole


Quarantine Cooking Recipes
thanks, Debbie


CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Sally


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


COPYCAT RECIPE 
thanks, Jenny


SWEETS
thanks, Sandy


ADULT COLORING




FUN


CRAFTS
thanks, Karen

thanks, Iris
Woven Craft Stick Snowflake Ornaments


PUZZLE



WORD SEARCH


abnormal
absent
address
along

behave
boot
broken		capture
clock

depression
drive

expert		hazardous
heavy

meander

poem
points		reasoning
receive

service
severe
shave
skill
splatter
stamps		target
tramp

violent

water
worry

youth



SUDOKU .. easy


solution:





ICE BREAKER ...
thanks, Kris
You can use 'ice breaker questions' to build a rapport, enabling strangers to engage in back and forth conversion. With a little practice and possibly a beer or two, you’ll be breaking more ice than the Titanic. 

If You Could Have True Love Or 1 Million Dollars Which Would You Choose?


QUOTE .. John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band
thanks, Amy





CLEVER 

Label your decorations for the following year!

You can include pictures or drawings of a particular setup, like the mantel or dining room table.

EYE OPENER 




A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
No society that feeds its children on tales of successful violence can expect them not to believe that violence in the end is rewarded. -Margaret Mead, anthropologist (16 Dec 1901-1978)


OPTICAL ILLUSION

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