Wednesday, January 20, 2021

International Day of Acceptance - January 20, 2021

DIANE'S CORNER .. 

Celebrate Int'l Day of Acceptance


The (International) Day of Acceptance is a valuable social entrepreneurial awareness experiment with a heart-warming back-story.

Annie Hopkins founded 3E Love to make the world a better place, also creating the International Symbol of Acceptance, which shows a wheelchair in the shape of a heart. Together, the occasion and the symbol communicate the 3E Love ethos of devotion, equality, respect and understanding, to be adopted and appreciated by people of all abilities.

Disability owned and operated, 3E Love works to empower people through pride and passion, rather than charity. Taking control, following our dreams and being the best we can, regardless of physical factors, makes us what we are, and Annie’s goal to share this with as many people as possible has proved a source of inspiration all across the world.

On January 20th 2009, Annie passed away due to unexpected complications during a simple medical procedure. Her memory lives on in the hearts of her friends and family, and it also lives on in the heart of the International Symbol of Acceptance. Annie’s brother, Stevie Hopkins, who helped her start 3E Love, paid tribute to his sister’s selfless efforts and vowed to keep them alive. On the first anniversary of Annie’s passing, Stevie and family founded an annual celebration of her life and work, inviting everyone to take part in a variety of ways, from drawing the symbol on your hand or cheek, to ordering buttons and T-shirts from the website, or simply changing your social media profile pictures to the logo for the day.

To quote 3E Love: “Friends, tell the world you embrace who you are; a person with social rights, who has an opinion, who has interests, who has goals and who loves life; a person who is empowered to make a difference in the world and not be without a voice in society. You are not living disabled, you are living.”


Joke of the Day

GETTING OLDER
A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor's office.
"Is it true," she wanted to know, that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?"

"Yes, I'm afraid so,"' the doctor told her.

There was a moment of silence. The senior lady replied, "I'm wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked 'NO REFILLS'."

Artists and Their Face Masks

Word of the Day

mensch


MEANING:
noun: A decent, upright, honorable person.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Yiddish mentsh (man, human being), from Middle High German mensch, from Old High German mennisco. Earliest documented use: 1911.

USAGE:
“A mensch is a good man, a loyal man, an honest man. A mensch is the answer to the question, ‘What do women really want from men?’ ... A mensch is not usually interested in fame. ... A mensch is a veterinarian who will meet you at his office late at night when your cat is sick.”
Ira Wood; The Kitchen Man; Leapfrog Press; 1998.

“For this illustration, I wanted to graphically interpret spaces inside and outside from geometric shapes and colors. The representation of clouds as freedom and the use of the mask as the only safe way to be in that space.” —Bárbara Maligoli

Idiom of the Day


What does 'Arm and a leg' mean?

If something costs an arm and a leg, it is very expensive.

This Day in History

1265 - The first English parliament met in Westminster Hall.


1801 - John Marshall was appointed chief justice of the United States.


1885 - The roller coaster was patented by L.A. Thompson.


1892 - The first official basketball game was played by students at the Springfield, MA, YMCA Training School.


1937 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to be inaugurated on January 20th. The 20th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution officially set the date for the swearing in of the President and Vice President.


1952 - In Juarez, Mexico, Patricia McCormick debuted as the first professional woman bullfighter from the United States.


1958 - Elvis Presley got his orders to report to duty from the U.S. Army. He was allowed a 60-day deferment so he could finish the film "King Creole."


1982 - Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off of a bat in Des Moines, IA, and was hospitalized to undertake a series of rabies shots.

1985 - The most-watched Super Bowl game in history was seen by an estimated 115.9 million people. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins, 38-16. Super Bowl XIX marked the first time that TV commercials sold for a million dollars a minute.

2002 - Michael Jordan (Washington Wizards) played his first game in Chicago as a visiting player. The Wizards beat the Bulls 77-69.

thanks, Bev



DAILY SQU-EEK



If You Were Born Today, January 20

You are a responsible and reliable person who values security but doesn't always offer it! You have an unusual sense of humor, your own distinct style, and a real flair for handling money as well as for money-making ideas. In your life time, one of  your biggest lessons is to develop faith in yourself and to trust in your intuition, which is strong and rarely steers you in the wrong direction. While it can take some time for your heart to be captured by another, once it is, you give a lot to the people you trust and love, and sometimes  a little too much until you learn to ask that others meet you halfway. Famous people born today:

1888 Lead Belly [Huddie William Ledbetter], American blues 12 string guitarist (Rock Island Line), born in Mooringsport, Louisiana (d. 1949)

1910 Joy Adamson [Friederike Viktoria Gessner], Austrian naturalist and author (Born Free), born in Troppau, Austria-Hungary (d. 1980)

1920 Federico Fellini, Italian film director & scriptwriter (8 1/2, La Dolce Vita), born in Rimini, Italy (d. 1993)

1926 Patricia Neal, American actress (Hud, Subject Was Roses) and wife of Roald Dahl, born in Packard, Kentucky (d. 2010)

1930 Buzz Aldrin, American astronaut & fighter pilot (Gem 12, Ap 11), born in Montclair, New Jersey

1946 David Lynch, American actor & director (Dune, Eraserhead), born in Missoula, Montana

1956 Bill Maher, American comedian & political commentator (Real Time with Bill Maher, Politically Incorrect), born in NYC, New York


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

Mark Roberts, the infamous Super Bowl 38 streaker, was sponsored by GoldenPalace. He received $1 million and was given a seat on the 50-yard line. He was also provided with one of the best defense attorneys. They had his charges reduced to a misdemeanor and a $1,000 fine. Video

Getting stabbed by a pencil can leave a mark on your skin for decades because graphite particles are left in the dermis layer of the skin. The same layer of skin where tattoo ink is placed.

John Tyler, America's 10th president, was born in 1790 and has two grandchildren that are still alive. Just three generations of the Tylers span almost the entire history of the United States.

2.
1961 -
John Fitzgerald Kennedy takes the Oath of Office and becomes the 35th President of the United States on this day in 1961. At age 43, he is the youngest man and the first Roman Catholic ever elected, winning by one of the smallest margins of victory, only 115,000 popular votes. Lyndon B. Johnson, 51, is his Vice President.

President John F. Kennedy During his inaugural speech on Jan. 20, 1961.

3.
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

“I was imagining a lady from the past, maybe from the Middle Ages, wearing her sumptuous dress and a mask.” —Diana Ejaita

Pictures of the Day

Polydactyly is the anatomical abnormality of having more than the usual number of digits on the hands or feet. It is a congenital abnormality, usually genetically inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. There are several varieties of polydactyly; this X-ray photograph shows a left hand with middle ray duplication. In Western societies, the additional digits are usually surgically removed during early life.

Kansas City, MO
A man crosses a rain-covered street on a cold windy night. 


knit
thanks, Marilyn

knit
Baby Cocoon Sack and Cap pattern by Bernat Design Studio

"I like to think of masks as the human equivalent of an organic fruit label: ‘safe, responsibly grown.’” —Chelsea Kyle

Knit Patterns of the Day: 
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Cozy Checkerboard Scarf

Stormy Sky Shawl


crochet
thanks, Tara
Where's Wally

crochet
thanks, 
Easy Knit-look Crochet Sweater

crochet
Rosalie Twisted Headband


RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent


“For this shoot we wanted to create a juxtaposition of the pandemic of 1918 paired with our current public health situation. The fashion in the shoot is a nod to that story.” —Rahim Fortune


Quarantine Cooking Recipes
thanks, Debbie


CROCKPOT RECIPE


“Masks appear in my dreams now. When's the last time something new has penetrated our collective unconscious? Do we finally understand how interconnected we all are? I wanted my image to feel dreamy, intimate, and a little fantastical. I knew the dynamic Chloé Véro would be able to bring: a sense of connectedness and power, both of which feel integral to this important story.” —Heather Hazzan

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

“We wanted to capture the way that summer feels so perfect in mid-August. And that even with a mask (the very least we can do to protect the common good), summer is still the best season.” —Graydon Herriott

RETRO
thanks, Ann
1960s food British style! 


SWEETS
thanks, Tina

Simple Nutella Crumble Bars


“I wanted to show a community of people, since wearing a mask is not only to protect yourself but also your fellow citizens.” —Abbey Lossing

ADULT COLORING



FUN
thanks, Dana

The Shoes, Coach and Whistle Puzzle 


answer:

For this Puzzle, the Correct answer is 11. Check the solution:

Equation 1:

⇒ Shoes + Shoes + Shoes = 30

⇒ 3 Shoes = 30

⇒ Shoes = 30/3 = 10

So, The Pair of Shoes = 10

Therefore the Single Shoe = 5

Equation 2:

⇒ Shoes + Coach(with a Whistle) + Coach (with a Whistle) = 20

Put the value of Pair of Shoes = 10 (from first equation). Now above equation become:

⇒ 10 + Coach(with a Whistle) + Coach(with a Whistle) = 20
“This was a very organic process. We shot near our apartment, and I was inspired by the color and texture of the walls in contrast with the mask! I wanted something that felt quiet.” —Micaiah Carter

CRAFTS .. Valentine's Day
thanks, Jeri
Decorate A Coffee Mug


CHILDREN'S CORNER .. Valentine's Day

thanks, Natalie
Valentines Day Heart Fingerprint Tree Craft

“I think a lot of us have become exhausted by mask wearing, so I saw this as an opportunity to breathe (literally) new life into the image of ‘the mask’ and make it more about self-expression and personal style while still valuing the importance of public health and safety. I knew I wanted to shoot Kilo for this project because she's someone I knew could easily make art out of wearing anything. Dominick, the stylist, had this great idea for a patchwork Nike sock mask and I really wanted hair to play a role in the final image, so the mask was constructed to fit around the final style. I played with color to find the right color that complemented both these elements. A simple glossy makeup look was used to highlight Kilo’s tats and was the perfect touch to let her effortless individuality shine through the mask. Hopefully, my imagery inspires people to rethink how masks can not just be about safety but also a new and creative way to present our unique selves.” —Lelanie Foster

PUZZLE

Plant with Snail Jigsaw Puzzle

“My piece is inspired by the idea of, instead of resisting what is now the new normal, it's time to adapt. While I'm sure we can agree that wearing a mask can be uncomfortable, we have to be responsible and take the proper precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19. My work tends to represent the different aspects of my everyday life, and for me adapting to these changes has been a no-brainer. In the beginning of the pandemic, I joked that if this became the new norm, I would find masks to match my grocery run outfits—and here we are, adapting. Protect yourself, protect your neighbor, wear a mask.” —Laci Jordan

WORD SEARCH


bloat
border
brews

cassava
cereal
cloud
conservation		daunt
desist

enemies
enter

first
flounce
fringe		gala
garden
gloomy
greed

jetty

ladder
leech
lessen
lunar		oration

prelate

rapture
redo
rise		seizure
sidle
skull
slog
sofa
swirl

target
total
twirl


SUDOKU .. medium



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. 

Would You Rather Have Invisibility Or Flight?



QUOTE
thanks, Lily




CLEVER .. Slideshow


EYE OPENER
thanks, Lucy




A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our nation is shaped by the constant battle between our better angels and our darkest impulses. It is time for our better angels to prevail. -Joe Biden, 46th US President (b. 20 Nov 1942)


OPTICAL ILLUSION
Read the image aloud--but rather than reading the words, say the color of the ink that was used to write each word. 
It's not easy; the written words have a surprisingly strong influence over the actual color.

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