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Celebrate Golden Retriever Day
Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs, which is why people all over the world choose to bring Goldens into their homes as four-legged family members. But these dogs can do more than just make great pets! Recognized by the American Kennel Club in the United States, the Golden Retriever is also a popular choice as a disability assistance dog, including the important task of working as guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs for the deaf.
In addition, Golden Retrievers are trained to be hunting dogs, detection dogs, and search-and-rescue participants. The breed’s friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its loveable quality has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed in the United States.
History of Golden Retriever Day
Native to Scotland, this highly-adored doggy breed was created in the 1800s by landowner Lord Tweedmouth in an effort to produce a dog that could swim long distances. His brilliant mix of two of his dogs, a Retriever and a Tweed Water Spaniel resulted in what we know today as the Golden Retriever.
But the breed was actually around for over 100 years before it was given an official day to celebrate it!
Created by Kristen Shroyer in 2012, the 3rd day of February was chosen as Golden Retriever Day because it was the birthday of her own Golden, Quincey. Although he’s no longer alive, the day serves as a reminder of how amazing the love of a pet can be, particularly if it is a Golden Retriever.
Joke of the Day
- A blonde has been attending Blonde International Training College, a school set up to give blondes a chance to make it in the real world, for 10 years. She keeps failing this one class that she needs to graduate : basic math. The administrators need to get her out to make room for new students, but can't just give her the grade. So, they instead decide to ask her a simple math question at the graduation ceremony. If she answers correctly, she graduates.
Sure enough, she fails the class again, and shouldn't walk across the stage, but the admins invite her to the ceremony. They stand her before everyone and say, "Although you lack one class for graduation, we have decided to pass you if you can answer this one question. What is two plus two?" The blonde thinks about it for a while and finally says, "Four." The crowd stands up in objection and demands, "Give her another chance!!"
Word of the Day
Gallionic
MEANING:adjective: Indifferent or uncaring.
ETYMOLOGY:After Gallio, a Roman senator, who refused to take action in a dispute. Earliest documented use: 1920.
NOTES:The Book of Acts (chapter 18), King James version, puts it like this:
“And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. And he drave [drove] them from the judgment seat. Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat.
“And Gallio cared for none of those things.”
USAGE:“She was never loose or gallionic about the gravity of her situation.”
Charles D’Ambrosio; Loitering; Tin House Books; 2014.
“And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. And he drave [drove] them from the judgment seat. Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat.
“And Gallio cared for none of those things.”
Charles D’Ambrosio; Loitering; Tin House Books; 2014.
Idiom of the Day
What does 'As cold as stone' mean?
If something is as cold as stone, it is very cold. If a person is as cold as stone, they are unemotional.
This Day in History
1874 - A patent was issued to Samuel W. Francis for the spork.
1918 - The Twin Peaks Tunnel began service. It is the longest streetcar tunnel in the world at 11,920 feet.
1947 - Percival Prattis became the first black news correspondent admitted to the House and Senate press gallery in Washington, DC. He worked for "Our World" in New York City.
1951 - Dick Button won the U.S. figure skating title for the sixth time.
1959 - Buddy Holly (22), Ritchie Valens (17), the Big Bopper (28) and pilot RogerPeterson died in a plane crash in Iowa.
1993 - Gloria Estefan received the 1,974th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
thanks, Sandy
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, February 3
You are inspired, flexible, and able to bounce back quickly from any setback. Your imagination is wild, your expectations sometimes unrealistic, and your compassion boundless. There is certainly an artistic streak in you, and whether or not you can turn this into a career, you do see the world through an artist's eyes. You are a true giver, but should be careful not to take on more than you can handle--and this is true not only in career and day-to-day life, but in your interpersonal relationships as well. Famous people born today:
A tragedy of the music world occurred on this day in 1959. The day Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash.
Pictures of the Day
MASSACHUSETTS
knit
thanks, Heide
thanks, Ann
knit
crochet
thanks, June
crochet
thanks, Gabby
crochet
crochet
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.
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
thanks, Riley
I am a protector.
I sit on a bridge.
One person can see right through me, while others wonder what I hide.
What am I?
(they sit on the bridge of your nose)
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| anger awful baseball bathroom check chose close | easel elfin homeless laden messy might moon | nervous ocean parapet pedal posh pricey product | quack ready second spoil squeal stone | throat ticket warp whistle window yokel youthful |
SUDOKU .. hard
solution:
Would You Rather Be Stuck On An Island Alone Or With Someone Who Talks Incessantly?
QUOTE
CLEVER
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