DIANE'S CORNER ..
Celebrate St Nicolas Day
St Nicolas Day is observed on December 6th in the West, although in the East Christian countries it is celebrated on the 19th. If you don’t know who St Nicolas is, you’ll more than likely still know of his American version Santa Claus, or the British version of Father Christmas. The latter two give their presents on Christmas Day, but this saint gives his out on the 6th.
The actual Saint Nicolas was a man born in Turkey during the Roman Empire, who lived a life of Christianity from a very young age. He is written off as being an especially benevolent soul, caring for children and helping the poor and sick when he could.History of St Nicholas Day
We couldn’t pinpoint the exact date that St Nicolas Day first came into being, but it seems that this day has been observed for a long time, honoring the saint that would become the basis for the beloved Santa Claus.
JOKE OF THE DAY
An old, blind Marine wanders into an all-girl biker bar by mistake. He finds his way to a bar stool and orders a shot of Jack Daniels.
After sitting there for a while, he yells to the bartender, 'Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?' The bar immediately falls absolutely silent.
In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him says, 'Before you tell that joke I think it is only fair, given that you are blind, that you should know five things:
1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat.
2. The bouncer is a blonde girl.
3. I'm a 6-foot tall, 175-pound blonde woman with a black belt in karate.
4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a professional weight lifter.
5. The lady to your right is blonde and a professional wrestler.
Now, think about it seriously, do you still wanna tell that blonde joke?'
The blind Marine thinks for a second, shakes his head and mutters, 'No...not if I'm gonna have to explain it five times.'
WORD OF THE DAY
daedal
MEANING:adjective: Ingenious; skillful; intricate; artistic.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin daedalus (skillful), from Greek daidalos. Earliest documented use: 1590. A related word is logodaedaly.
NOTES:In Greek mythology, Daedalus was an architect and craftsman who built the labyrinth for King Minos of Crete. When the king imprisoned him so the knowledge of the labyrinth wouldn’t spread, Daedalus made wings for himself and his son Icarus.
USAGE:“The best of the projects in the magazine were truly daedal: ingenious, cleverly intricate, and diversified.”
Eric Kraft; Taking Off; St. Martin’s Press; 2014.
Eric Kraft; Taking Off; St. Martin’s Press; 2014.
TODAY'S ARTIST
thanks, Natalie
Jorge Velarde (Guayaquil, Ecuador, 1960)
is a Contemporary Latin American painter from Ecuador. Velarde has been drawing and painting since he was a child. At the age of 15 Velarde knew that he was meant to be a painter.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'Been there, done that' mean?
Meaning: People say this when they have already experienced what is being discussed.
DAILY SQUEEK
DAILY SQUEEK
If You Were Born Today, December 6:
You are always searching for truths in this life time, and you love to explore and learn. In fact, you are thirsty for knowledge. There is a flair for the dramatic in you, although you do come across as straightforward, personable, and frank. You make snap decisions. For the most part, you are able to complete what you start, and when you don’t, it stems from over-estimating your human capabilities, not from lack of follow-through! You require intellectual stimulation in order to hold your interest in relationships, as you are restless and desirous of change. Famous people born today:
1805 Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, French magician and father of modern magic, born in Blois, France (d. 1861)
1890 Dion Fortune, British occultist, born in Llandudno, Wales (d. 1946)
1896 Ira Gershwin, American lyricist ('S Wonderful, I Got Rhythm), born in NYC, New York (d. 1983)
1900 Agnes Moorehead, American actress (Endora in Bewitched), born in Clinton, Massachusetts (d. 1974)
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
If You Were Born Today, December 6:
You are always searching for truths in this life time, and you love to explore and learn. In fact, you are thirsty for knowledge. There is a flair for the dramatic in you, although you do come across as straightforward, personable, and frank. You make snap decisions. For the most part, you are able to complete what you start, and when you don’t, it stems from over-estimating your human capabilities, not from lack of follow-through! You require intellectual stimulation in order to hold your interest in relationships, as you are restless and desirous of change. Famous people born today:
thanks, Patsy
Charlie Chaplan once entered a Charlie Chaplin Lookalike Contest. Not only did he NOT win, he placed in 3rd place.
During the 1800's ketchup was used for medicinal purposes.
Kawhi Leonard, retired legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and Lebron James are the only three players to win NBA Finals MVP with two different teams. Lebron won with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Kareem won with the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. Kawhi won with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors.
READERS INFO1.
1884 -
Workers set the capstone on top of the Washington Monument on
Dec. 6, 1884.
On this day in 1884, in Washington, D.C., workers (above) place a nine-inch aluminum pyramid atop a tower of white marble, completing the construction of an impressive monument to the city’s namesake and the nation’s first president, George Washington. As early as 1783, the infant U.S. Congress decided that a statue of George Washington, the great Revolutionary War general, should be placed near the site of the new Congressional building, wherever it might be. After then-President Washington asked him to lay out a new federal capital on the Potomac River in 1791, architect Pierre L’Enfant left a place for the statue at the western end of the sweeping National Mall (near the monument’s present location).It wasn’t until 1832, however–33 years after Washington’s death–that anyone really did anything about the monument. That year, a private Washington National Monument Society was formed. After holding a design competition and choosing an elaborate Greek temple-like design by architect Robert Mills, the society began a fundraising drive to raise money for the statue’s construction.
The Washington Monument is under construction in 1859 in Washington D.C.
2.Dec 7, 1941 -
Japanese bombers launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, precipitating the entry of the United States into World War II.
3.Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
READERS INFO
Workers set the capstone on top of the Washington Monument on
Dec. 6, 1884.
It wasn’t until 1832, however–33 years after Washington’s death–that anyone really did anything about the monument. That year, a private Washington National Monument Society was formed. After holding a design competition and choosing an elaborate Greek temple-like design by architect Robert Mills, the society began a fundraising drive to raise money for the statue’s construction.
COFFEE
thanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Kitten combat
knit .. Christmas
thanks, Marilyn
knit .. Christmas
thanks, Dawn
knit .. Christmas
knit .. Christmas
knit .. Christmas
crochet .. Christmas
thanks, Gabby
thanks, Adele
crochet .. Christmas
crochet .. Christmas
crochet .. Christmas
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.
COPYCAT RECIPE
RETRO RECIPE
SWEETS RECIPE .. Christmas
CHILDREN'S CORNER .. Christmas
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. hard
solution:
ICE BREAKER
What Ran On Your Mind On Your First Kiss?
QUOTE
CLEVER
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