International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day - February 23, 2022

 DIANE'S CORNER .. 

Celebrate Intl Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

Every dog has its day – and this is it. Nobody seems to know the origins of Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, but every canine in the world knows the best way to celebrate it. Pets will be wagging their tails with glee when their owners serve up unusual or home-made doggy snacks to mark the occasion.

The first dog biscuits were developed in the mid-19th century by American manufacturer James Spratt. He came up with the idea after he visited Liverpool in England, where he observed stray dogs hungrily tucking into ship’s biscuits. The first Spratts biscuits were produced in London, with a secret recipe including both meat and vegetables.

Today, dog biscuits are often used in training and as rewards in the show ring. There are even special types of biscuit which clean dogs’ teeth – so giving your best friend a treat can help to keep him healthy!

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

JOKE OF THE DAY

thanks, Bev

2 nuns went to shop at the market. They were taking so long so one said , Sister Mary it is getting dark and we are so far away from the convent. I know Sister Rose but there is a man following us. Oh! What does he want. He wants his wicked way with us. What can we do. Let's separate. You go left and I will go right. He followed Sister Rose. Sister Mary reached the convent and became worried. After an hour Sister Rose appeared. What happened? I started to run and so did he. And then? He caught up with me. Oh my God. And what did you do. I lifted up my dress Sister! And what did he do. Dropped his pants. And then? Its obvious isn't it. A nun with her dress lifted up can run faster than a man with his pants down.

If you thought of a different ending

Do 180 Hail Marys and 320 Our Fathers and ask God to clean your filthy mind. 

thanks for the pics, Michele

WORD OF THE DAY

verstehen

MEANING:

noun: The use of empathy in understanding human actions and behavior, especially in interpreting sociological or historical events.

ETYMOLOGY:

From German verstehen (to understand). Earliest documented use: 1934.

USAGE:

“As a statistician, she had no background or interest in verstehen, and Waldemar had little interest in her.”
Werner Cohn; Early Companions; iUniverse; 2005.

how did they know we were off to see the vet???

TODAY'S ARTIST 

thanks, Natalie

William Edward West (1788  – February 8, 1859)

was an American painter, primarily of portraits.

today, you are what number???

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does the saying 'Better than a kick in the teeth' mean?

Meaning: If something is better than a kick in the teeth, it isnt very good, but it is better than nothing

cats DO have a way of taking over don't they....

thanks, Patsy

Love me, love my pet - right?

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux leads the pack by having won the Major League Baseball (MLB) Gold Glove award 18 times. The Gold Glove award is given at the end of the season to one player in each league (National and American) who played the best defense for his position.

There is a place in the United States where chickens can’t cross the road. In the town of Quitman, Georgia, it is illegal for chickens to cross the road. If caught, the chicken owners can be held liable.

Sweat has a bad smell to it, right? Wrong. Sweat is odorless. The smell doesn’t originate until it mixes with the bacteria on the skin. That is what causes the bad odor.

remember these? I'd rather pour maple syrup on the snow....

READERS INFO

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

 King Kong exhibition at the Empire State Building New York

King Kong Exhibition

keep up human!

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

                                  

The ranks of Cub Scouting in the United States include Bobcat, Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, Webelos, and Arrow of Light. 

PICTURES OF THE DAY

The horse is a domesticated hoofed animal belonging to the subspecies Equus ferus caballus, part of the odd-toed ungulate order of mammals. Having been domesticated since at least 4000 to 3500 BC, horses now interact with humans in a wide variety of sporting competitions and non-competitive recreational pursuits, as well as in working activities such as police work, agriculture, entertainment, and therapy. Horses were historically used in warfare. This picture shows a diagram of the skeletal system of the horse, which has an average of 205 bones. A significant difference between the horse skeleton and that of a human is the lack of a collarbone – the horse's forelimbs are attached to the spinal column by a powerful set of muscles, tendons, and ligaments that attach the shoulder blade to the torso. The horse's leg bones are also proportioned differently from those of a human. The lower leg bones of a horse correspond to the bones of the human hand or foot. A horse has no muscles in its legs below the knees and hocks, only skin, hair, bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the assorted specialized tissues that make up the hoof.

Here be dragons

The fossilized remains of this 10-metre-long ichthyosaur (commonly known as a sea dragon) were uncovered during routine drainage work at a reservoir in Leicestershire, UK. The fossil of this sea predator is around 180 million years old and is the largest of its kind to be found in the country. 

barely a month away - can't wait!!

knit
thanks, Nancy

Polka-Dot Pullover

knit
thanks, Sue

Zaria pattern by Shannon Squire

knit

Spatterdash Wristwarmers pattern by Dagmar Mora

knit

Sockhead Cowl pattern by Kelly McClure

knit

Carabus

keeping warm & comfy today

CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Chelsea Cardigan

Make a Crochet Washcloth and Dish Towel for your Kitchen

they teach us how to totally relax

crochet
thanks, Helen

Your Giant Yarn Basket

crochet
thanks, Marge

Snowman Cup Cozy pattern by Lois Everett

crochet

Simple Crochet Poncho

crochet

Sia Scarf

crochet

Crocheting is Magic (Inspired Granny Square Throw)

don't you just hate those recordings!!!

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

The Best Sloppy Joes

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

Homemade Breadcrumbs {FREEZEABLE}

Oversize? This lobster claw weighed in at over 5 lbs.....

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Jane

Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Gravy

still winter in Petty Harbour, Nfld

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

Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

How to Make Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

are you going to eat all that by yourself human????

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Bellini

chairs await visitors

SWEETS RECIPE

thanks, Joanne

4 Ingredient Chewy Nutella Cookies

ADULT COLORING

when one lives near salt water

FUN

Hard riddles like this brainteaser are tricky because they seems to invite straightforward, logical thinking. You may come up with answers like "they all went below deck" or "jumped overboard." But you need to focus on the word "single" and think about its other meanings. 

answer:

All the people were married. 

leave this list out where you can read it often

CRAFTS

thanks, Jeri

DIY Scarf Face Mask Free Sewing Pattern

Need proof that we are ready to travel and to party?

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Bella

Super Stylish Popsicle Stick Bracelets

she's lucky because she can always wear a smile...

PUZZLE

Lorikeet Rainbow Jigsaw Puzzle

another busy day coming up....

WORD SEARCH

agriculture answer article bias bridge broil color crisp critic

destruction dour feet husband idly image

nearby plastic point possibility prints ragged rebuke runt

sauce savor scold shred stock stood sunset tower twit

unit upload vapid visit world write

dear old english....

SUDOKU .. hard

solution:

Mornings, even when retired.....

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. 

What Is Your Secret Talent?

you'd be wise to remember....

QUOTE

learn to be happy while doing nothing at all 

are you sure you want to watch tv and not me???

CLEVER 

thanks, Isabel

Ingredient Substitutions

NO human, I DON'T want to wear any clothes....

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Amy

Milestones in Human Evolution and History

Timeline of the human condition

who doesn't like a great story???

there's never too much snow for this guy...

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Leaving home in a sense involves a kind of second birth in which we give birth to ourselves. -Robert Neelly Bellah, sociologist and author (23 Feb 1927-2013)

still a tad cool, but most of the snow has gone...

OPTICAL ILLUSION

See how many hidden faces you can find in this picture? 

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