DIANE'S CORNER ...
Celebrate Bubble Beth Day

That first bath, bubbles rising up around us in a scent that would soon become associated with warmth, comfort, and safety. It started with the love of a mother’s hands, and in time we began to pamper ourselves.

Rich bubbles, beautiful candles, quiet music, and a little time to ourselves have all been the hallmark of the bubble bath. Bubble Bath Day reminds us of these little luxuries, and to take time out of our day to treat ourselves to a little special TLC.

Learn about Bubble Bath Day

Is there anything better than having a relaxing, warm bath, especially during the winter months? The only horrible part is getting out of the bath and into the cold again! Taking a bath is also a relaxing experience for people after they have had a long day at work or looking after the children. It enables them to unwind, ensuring their muscles recover and that they feel relaxed and refreshed. If you don’t have a bath in your home, we are sure that you feel delighted whenever you stay at a hotel and they have a big, luxurious tub for you to use.

When you consider all of the joy and other benefits that the humble bathtub brings, it is only right that we have a Bubble Bath Day. On this day, though, it is all about making sure that your bath is filled to the brim with bubbles. There’s something extra cozy and plush about having a bath filled with bubbles, isn’t it? It just looks much more tempting! Plus, did you know that these bubbles can actually insulate the bathwater? This means that they will keep the water warmer for longer. You can also get scented bubble baths, offering a refreshing and therapeutic smell.

There are a lot of different bubble bath products that have been released over the years. You can get children’s bubble baths, which have been designed to make bath time fun for children while also being friendly on their skin. Some foaming bath, bath foam, and bubble bath also have a dual purpose, meaning they can be used to wash the hair or skin as well. If you do a quick search online or in your local store you will also be able to see that bubble bath comes in a lot of forms as well. This includes gels, liquids, tablets, grains, powders, and more!

History of Bubble Bath Day

Bubble Baths have been popular for as long as baths with surfactant-based soap have been a thing. There are multiple practical uses for them, ranging from the unexpected to the curiously unthought of. Bubble baths have been renowned for their ability to soothe and relax, but this doesn’t actually address the more interesting reasons behind their popularity.

You see, bubbles have the ability to help remove and prevent the nasty ring that forms around your bath-tub, leaving you, and your tub, that much cleaner. Additionally, it can effectively preserve the modesty of one in a bath as the bubbles obscure vision. Additionally, the bubbles act as an insulator, preserving the heat of the bath and allowing you to luxuriate in it even longer.

Bubble baths in general, speaking of the substance one puts in one’s bath to cause the bubbles, are often pleasantly scented, and many of them are combined with ingredients that serve to help moisturize the skin and relax the bather.

Octavio Ocampo (born 28 February 1943 in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico) is a Mexican surrealist painter.

Joke of the Day

Word of the Day

disinterested

MEANING:
adjective:
1. Free of bias or self-interest; impartial.
2. Indifferent or not interested.
3. No longer interested.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin dis- (apart, away) + interesse (to be in between), from inter- (between) + esse (to be). Earliest documented use: 1631.

NOTES:
Some people, defending the purity of language, would insist that:
Disinterested = impartial
Uninterested = not interested
If you come across someone using the word disinterested to mean not interested, don’t let it bother you too much. That’s what the word originally meant. And the word uninterested meant impartial. Over time the usage flipped, but the original meaning of the word disinterested is still not uncommon.
As long as the meaning is clear from the context, take a long deep breath. The English language is just fine, thank you, and doesn’t need its honor defended.

USAGE:
“The force which makes for war does not derive its strength from the interested motives of evil men; it derives its strength from the disinterested motives of good men.”
Norman Angell; Peace and the Public Mind (Nobel lecture); Jun 12, 1935.

Idiom of the Day

What does 'Ants in your pants' mean?

If someone has ants in their pants, they are agitated or excited about something and can't keep still.

This Day in History

1642 - Astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy.
1838 - Alfred Vail demonstrated a telegraph code he had devised using dots and dashes as letters. The code was the predecessor to Samuel Morse's code.

1856 - Borax (hydrated sodium borate) was discovered by Dr. John Veatch.

1889 - The tabulating machine was patented by Dr. Herman Hollerith. His firm, Tabulating Machine Company, later became International Business Machines Corporation (IBM).

1957 - Jackie Robinson announced his retirement from major league baseball in an article that appeared in "LOOK" magazine.

1958 - Bobby Fisher, at the age of 14, won the United States Chess Championship for the first time.

1975 - Ella Grasso became the governor of Connecticut. She was the first woman to become a governor of a state without a husband preceding her in the governor’s chair.

1997 - Mister Rogers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2009 - In Egypt, archaeologists entered a 4,300 year old pyramid and discovered the mummy of Queen Sesheshet.

thanks, Ruth

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, January 8
You have a strong sense of purpose and responsibility. You easily feel guilty, and you are often found weighing pros and cons, as you are able to see both sides to any situation. While you are sensitive and naturally retiring, you are also very aware of your reputation and image, and you will rise to most challenges. Others might not know that you have a competitive streak, and you can be quite stubborn. Famous people born today:
1823 Alfred Russel Wallace, British naturalist, explorer and co-discoverer of evolution through natural selection, born in Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales (d. 1913)

1912 José Ferrer, Puerto Rican actor and director (Blood Tide, Dune), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico (d. 1992)

1935 Elvis Presley, American singer and King of Rock and Roll (Blue Suede Shoes, Hounddog), born in Tupelo Mississippi (d. 1977)

1942 Stephen Hawking, English physicist (Black Holes & Baby Universes), born in Oxford, England (d. 2018)

1947 David Bowie [David Robert Jones], English singer-songwriter (Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust), born in London, England (d. 2016)

READERS INFO
1.
1935 -

Young Elvis poses for a 1937 family portrait with his parents Vernon Presley and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Known as "The King of Rock n’ Roll," he rose to prominence in the late 1950s, becoming a legendary presence in cultural history and the best-selling solo artist in the history of pop.
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) ("THE FINAL SHOW" 26th June 1977 – INDIANAPOLIS)
2.
Jan 9, 1959 -

The television Western Rawhide, starring Eric Fleming, premiered on CBS. In the show, Fleming played Gil Favor, a trail boss who led a cattle drive as it traveled during the late 1860s. During the show, the cowboy crew encountered many challenges, dangers and people in need of their help as they moved their cattle through the countryside. At the end of each episode, Favor would order the cattle drivers to "Head 'em up! Move 'em out!" and then the well-known "rollin', rollin', rollin'" theme song, Rawhide, would play through the end credits. The show also starred Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Yates, the cattle drive's second-in-command. When Fleming left the show, Eastwood's character was promoted to the cattle boss. Rawhide proved to be a big break for Eastwood in his early acting career. The series ended in 1965.

3.
thanks, for the Offbeat Holiday, Patty
10th January – Peculiar People Day.
This is a day to celebrate all those of us who are a little quirky, weird or eccentric.

4.
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

FRIDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS
thanks, Bev

PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Crocheted Rugs by American Thread Company

Pictures of the Day

The Coyote is a wild member of the dog family found in North America. Being intelligent and highly adaptable, the coyote is one of only a few larger animals who have been able to increase their territory in the face of human encroachment, despite being actively hunted. In the mythology of Native American peoples, the coyote plays a similar role to that of the fox in Europe and Japan — that of being a cunning and wily trickster.

Geneva, Switzerland

This picture show a genuine Industrial Diver System since 1895. It is part of the collection of an old retired diver who worked during the 1950s with this equipment in Lake Geneva.The equipment weighed 140 pounds and more air is supplied by a pump activated manually by two persons. The equipment is preserved in its original condition and works perfectly. This allowed us to try it in real conditions and achieve that photo.

knit
thanks, Ivy

New Bittersweet Cowl

knit
thanks, Leah

Beaune Hat pattern by Izumi Ouchi

knit

Oversized Lace Vest

knit

Stormy Sky Shawl pattern by Life Is Cozy

knit

Baby blanket Fred pattern by Viktoria F. Nesic

Crochet Patterns of the Day:

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Crochet Storybook Hood + Pocket Scarf

Sila Shawl

crochet
thanks, Joy

Sophie’s Dream Pattern

crochet
thanks, Rose

Carreaux Patch pattern by Moi Raya

crochet

Pretty Pleats

crochet

Crochet Tea Cosy

crochet

Valentina Sweater

RECIPE

thanks, Sally

Stroganoff

Quarantine Cooking Recipes

thanks, Debbie

may sub chickpeas for tofu, also use pinch of powdered ginger instead of fresh.

Vegan Tikka Masala

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs 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.

thanks, Alice

15 minute Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen

COPYCAT RECIPE

thanks, Jenny

Winter White Cosmo (Bonefish Copycat Recipe)

SWEETS

thanks, Abby

Air Pryer Berry Hand Pie

COOKBOOK FRIDAY

15 Homemade Cookie Recipes! (pdf)

ADULT COLORING

FUN

thanks, Frances

How Many Words Can You Find?

1. select single or with partner (click)

2.click upon 'hint' to get letters help to make words

WordHub - a scrambled word game

CRAFTS

thanks, Claire

How to make personalized candles [cheap + easy handmade gift!]

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Natalie

Chore Sticks

PUZZLE

Greek Columns Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

annoy
appeal
arrive

blurt

cant
country

debonair
drama
drill

editorial

feast
flare

happen

ideal

lane
lean
lettuce
livery

military
mirror

perch
piston
pleat
prepare

ready
replace
reservation

scene
sentiment
spend
stake

table
tailor
tear
teeth

upset

SUDOKU .. very hard

answer:

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.