Friday, April 30, 2021

International Jazz Day - April 30, 2021

DIANE'S CORNER .. Celebrate Int's Jazz Day



International Jazz Day is a beautiful time to celebrate the gift of music and to come together as a community. It’s a chance to listen to a variety of musicians and hear their talents live all around the world.

Learning more about the day will help any musical enthusiast to appreciate all the benefits of listening to jazz. Music lovers from around the world will gather to attend jazz festivals, parties, and events to help celebrate the day and this specific type of music. Now is the perfect opportunity to take up a musical instrument such as the trumpet, saxophone, piano or clarinet and start to make music so one can understand what all the hype is about.

International Jazz Day highlights the ability for jazz to unite people from all walks of life and draw together folks from around the globe. No one is left out, as this day brings together artists, schools, communities, historians, academics, and jazz aficionados to raise awareness around this type of music and educate the public about the roots, impact, and future of jazz. There’s a deep-rooted message attached to this day of celebration, such as reinforcing international cooperation and communication.

It brings to light the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding through one of the best ways possible, music. The power of the music will be apparent when participants view people of all backgrounds, forgetting about their differences and joining together to celebrate jazz. Any adverse circumstances from the past or present are suddenly forgotten or pushed aside, and people begin to focus on friendship, freedom, hope, and dignity instead.

The day itself is intended to promote peace, diversity, respect among different cultures, and highlight the need for human rights and dignity. The music itself addresses the desire for eliminating discrimination and promoting the freedom of expression. Youth are also encouraged to participate by enacting change and helping to foster gender equality. One will have the chance to experience how much life and love emerges when the day kicks off, and musicians from all over begin to jam and play their music.


History of International Jazz Day

It all began in 2011 when the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization declared International Jazz Day as an opportunity to give recognition to jazz music and state its role to unite people all around the globe. It’s been going strong ever since and people look forward to this day each year when music lovers from around the world can share in the experience of listening to and making jazz music.

The idea itself emerged from jazz pianist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock. Together, the UNESCO Director-General and Hancock chair the event and ensure people from all over come out to participate in the celebration each year. Cities such as Paris, New Orleans, and New York were some of the first to begin to educate the public on the event and draw excitement to Jazz Day.

The Host City goes as far as to organize an All-Star Global Concert which brings together over two-dozen jazz musicians from all parts of the world in or around a historical landmark. It’s interesting to know that the popularity of the day has grown immensely over the years. Now, nearly 200 countries participate in International Jazz Day.

You can visit just about any location and hear and experience jazz music at its finest. You’ll witness artists and onlookers expressing themselves in their own unique andIt all began in 2011 when the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization declared International Jazz Day as an opportunity to give recognition to jazz music and state its role to unite people all around the globe. It’s been going strong ever since and people look forward to this day each year when music lovers from around the world can share in the experience of listening to and making jazz music.

thanks for the 'Wititudes,' Elaine


Joke of the Day

thanks, Bev

YOU CAN TELL 'EM IN CHURCH......

Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers.

The first boy says, 'My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.'

The second boy says, 'That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it a song, they give him $100.'

The third boy says, 'I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!'


Word of the Day

hightail


MEANING:
verb intr.: To move quickly, especially in retreat or in fleeing.

ETYMOLOGY:
From reference to animals such as cows, rabbits, and deer that raise their tails when fleeing. Earliest documented use: 1908.

USAGE:
“Isaac kills one of the vagrants to save his friend. Unaware that Poe will end up taking the rap for the murder, Isaac hightails it by rail. Meanwhile, Poe samples another of America’s decrepit institutions: its prison system.”
Nailing It; The Economist (London, UK); Apr 25, 2009.

Idiom of the Day

What does 'At the drop of a hat' mean?

If you would do something at the drop of a hat, you'd do it immediately.



DAILY SQU-EEK



If You Were Born Today, April 30

You possess much in the way of common sense as well as a very practical nature. You have a straightforward manner, but you are also capable of great imagination. You can be quite determined, independent, and some might call you stubborn. Thoughtful and considerate, you enjoy making others happy in small but important ways. Famous people born today:

1777 Carl Friedrich Gauss, German mathematician considered one of the greatest of all time (Gaussian distribution, fundamental theorem of algebra), born in Brunswick, Germany (d. 1855)

1959 Paul Gross, Canadian actor (Constable Benton Fraser - Due South), director, and writer (Passchendaele), born in Calgary, Alberta

1961 Isiah ThomasNBA forward (Detroit Piston; 1990 NBA playoff MVP), born in Chicago, Illinois

1975 Johnny Galecki, American actor (Roseanne, The Big Bang Theory), born in Bree, Belgium

1982 Kirsten Dunst, American actress (Interview with the Vampire, Spider-Man), born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey

1985 Gal Gadot, Israeli actress (Wonder Woman), born in Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel


thanks, Michelle


(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Birds can not live in space – they need gravity or they can not swallow.

Cans of diet soda will float in water, regular soda cans will sink.

There are 31,556,926 seconds in a year.

READERS INFO
1.
1939 -

On April 30, 1939, the New York World’s Fair opened  in New York City. The opening ceremony, which featured speeches by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and New York Governor Herbert Lehman, ushered in the first day of television broadcasting in New York.

Spanning 1,200 acres at Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, the
fairground was marked by two imposing structures–the “Perisphere” and the “Trylon”–and exhibited such new technology as FM radio, robotics, fluorescent lighting, and a crude fax machine. Norman Bel Geddes designed a Futurama ride for General Motors, and users were transported through an idealized city of the future. Sixty-three nations participated in the fair, which enjoyed large crowds before the outbreak of World War II interrupted many of its scheduled events.

President Roosevelt speaking at the opening of the New York World’s Fair.

2.
thanks for the Offbeat Holiday, Patty

1st May – Batman Day.

The caped crusader made his first appearance on the 1st of May 1939 in Detective Comics Issue #27, which means that today Batman is 82 years old!

3.  thanks, Joel - May 2nd

Celebrate National Truffle Day!
  • Desserts come in many flavors and shapes. Some are made with chocolate, sugar or heavy cream, and some are even named after natural elements in nature and have a specific day honoring them. This is the case with the delicious-tasting chocolate truffle, which looks like the truffle mushroom.


  • The History of Chocolate Truffles
    Creating a new, memorable dessert often is a process of trial and error. Certainly this is the case with the chocolate truffle -- a delicacy enjoyed by people throughout the world. It's believed
    to have been first created in 1895 by Louis Dufour in Chambray, France. The chocolate truffle was first created by combining a bowl of chocolate chunks with hot cream. This mixture, which is also known as a ganache, was allowed to harden and then turned into a lopsided ball. Fortunately, Dufour didn't stop there. Rolling his creation in powdered added a final touch to the desert and made it even more eye-appealing and delicious.
    Spreading the Flavor Worldwide
    Recipes are often passed on from one generation to the next. One of Louis Dufour's relatives, Antoine Dufour, did this with the French pastry cook's recipe by bringing it to England when he
    immigrated. Carrying on the family tradition of making delicious desserts, Antoine Dufour opened, allowing patrons to enjoy chocolate truffles and other mouthwatering desserts.
    Truffles Come in a Variety of Flavors
    Throughout the years, the initial concept of the chocolate truffle has taken many forms. For example, several different types of fillings can be used to make this dessert even more tantalizing and versatile. Thanks to the efforts of a Belgian chocolatier, Jean Neuhaus, who perfected the hard chocolate shell, his contribution made it easier to add other ingredients to the inside of the chocolate truffle. Filling them with nuts, fruit, caramel, liquor, or nougat provides a new palette of flavor variations.
4. Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
I like to make my own fines herbes blends, and there are many to choose from. This is my own, which is really tasty:

1/2 part basil
1 part chervil
1 part chives
1 part lavender blossoms - this one is optional!
1 part parsley
1 part rosemary
1 part tarragon
1/2 part thyme

I use it more than any other spice mix. Mostly on chicken or fish, which I saute in a blend of cultured butter and extra-virgin olive oil. I sprinkle the top of the victim (salmon, chicken breast, or pork) with fines herbs and a bit of garlic, and brown quickly on both sides. Then I add two 'glugs' of white wine, cover, and lower heat to simmer just until done. I thicken the juices with a knob of butter and maybe a small swirl of cream to make it special.


PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
COFFEE
thanks, Ella

Pictures of the Day


In 1969 Michael Collins took this photo of every single human but himself.
Rest in peace Mr. Collins

KENYA
We just wanted to search for a Leopard that morning, but we found a group of giraffes moving toward a small lake and start drinking. It was a nice moment when the Giraffe finished and left a letter "S" shape in the air. 


knit
thanks, Wendy
Top Woman pattern by Fil Katia

knit
thanks, Rae
Sheep's Mug Mat

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

Daffodil Socks

Daffodil Dishcloth


crochet
thanks, Laura
The Zara Tunic Pattern Is Perfect for Spring!

crochet
thanks, Alexa

crochet


RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent


Quarantine Cooking Recipes
thanks, Debbie


CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Marge
Slow Cooker Taco Soup


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


RETRO
thanks, Ann


SWEETS
Homemade Chocolate Truffles

COOKBOOK FRIDAY

Vegetarian Journal


ADULT COLORING



FUN

CRAFTS
thanks, Jeri
DIY Marimekko Shoes


CHILDREN'S CORNER


PUZZLE 
Unable to find the exact right pic but this is close!

Old Phone Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH


alone
anger
astir

bizarre
black
bleat
bore
bunch
burst
chime
cinch

desire
dross

felt

hard
haunt
heart
increase
modify

naked
number
nurse

overt

panel
point
rafter
recent
reduce
relax
riches

separation
shiny
sphere
stupidity
twirl

until

vibrant

whiz

yodel


SUDOKU .. hard


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 Ask God One Question, What Would You Ask?


QUOTE
thanks, Hazel




CLEVER 

The CDC updated its mask-wearing guidance from "mostly always" to "mostly just inside."


EYE OPENER 

thanks, Winnie



A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -Annie Dillard, author (b. 30 Apr 1945)


OPTICAL ILLUSION

FACE FOUND IN RANDOM PLACES


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