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Celebrate Dr Seuss Day
Dr. Seuss Day is a full twenty-four hours to make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, hear a Who with Horton, count the red and blue fish, help the Grinch see the error of his ways, and listen to Sam I Am’s friend complain about his dish of green eggs and ham, the ungrateful hairball!
Learn about Dr. Seuss Day
Theodor Seuss Geisel, commonly known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, was a writer, poet and cartoonist. Though best known as a children’s author (he released a whopping forty-six books for tykes), his career also saw him work as an illustrator for advertising campaigns and a political cartoonist during the Second World War. He was also a true perfectionist, known to discard 95% of his material before settling on a theme for a new book, sometimes spending up to a year writing a single story, and preferring payment upon completion, rather than in advance.
March 2nd is a celebration of his life and works, as it was on this day in 1904 that he entered the world. Having lived eighty-seven years and made an incredible impact on numerous generations, he died in 1991 at his home in La Jolla, California. His many bizarre, colorful and zany tales are still cherished by young and old alike, and, having been translated into more than twenty languages, are read all across the world every single day.
If you fancy paying a fitting tribute, we recommend dressing up with a friend as Thing 1 and Thing 2. All you need are blue wigs and red jumpsuits. Oh, and boundless energy!
A man smelling of booze and cigarettes sat down on a subway next to a priest. His tie was stained, there was red lipstick on his collar and face and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading.
After a few minutes, the man turned to the priest and asked, "Tell me Father, do you happen to know what causes arthritis?"
The priest replied, "My son, it's caused by loose living, consorting with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol, contempt for your fellow man, sleeping around with prostitutes and lack of a bath."
The drunk muttered in response, "Well, I'll be damned", then returned to his paper.
The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and apologized. "I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to come on so strong. How long have you had arthritis?"
The man answered, "I don't have it, Father. I was just reading here that the Pope suffers from it."
MORAL: Make sure you understand the question before offering the answer.
WORD OF THE DAY
pugilism
Pugilism .. Vintage chocolate ad
MEANING:noun: The hobby or sport of fighting with fists: boxing.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin pugil (boxer), from pugnare (to fight), from pugnus (fist). Ultimately from the Indo-European root peuk- (to prick), which also gave us point, puncture, pungent, punctual, poignant, and pounce. Earliest documented use: 1788.
NOTES:We have outlawed cockfights. We don’t have gladiatorial contests any more. But we still have “sports” such as pugilism and American football. Apparently, these modern-day gladiators’ concussions and brain damage are a small price to pay for our recreation. The word that applies here, from the same root, is repugnant. See here and here.
USAGE:“Scott Morrison is not a natural diplomat, preferring the pugilism of domestic politics over the international stage.”
Ben Packham; Joe Blow to Leave Lingering Bruise; The Australian (Canberra); Nov 2, 2021.
Ben Packham; Joe Blow to Leave Lingering Bruise; The Australian (Canberra); Nov 2, 2021.
TODAY'S ARTIST
thanks, Natalie
Guy Orlando Rose (3 March 1867 – 17 November 1925)
was an American Impressionist painter and California resident, who received national recognition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does the saying 'Between a rock and a hard place' mean?
Meaning: If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a position where you have to choose between unpleasant alternatives, and your choice might cause you problems; you will not be able to satisfy everyone.
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
John Wilkes Booth's brother once saved the life of Abraham Lincoln's son.
- The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
Daniel Boone detested coonskin caps.
READERS INFOCoronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
- The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
READERS INFO
COFFEE
thanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Nightscape
knit
thanks, Marcy
knit
thanks, Grace
knit
knit
Diamond of Virgo Blanket
crochet
thanks, Sasha
crochet
thanks, Ann
crochet
crochet
crochet
PANTRY RECIPE
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 .. St. Patrick's Day
ADULT COLORING
FUN
answer:
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| addition always angry awed caricature complicate custody | declaration dolor effort erotic fetter forward furrow | glower grief joint money motor order otter owner | penalty purse record rent roar root | shrub stretch study swept Terra value wool |
SUDOKU .. easy
solution:
ICE BREAKER
What’s The First Movie That Made You Cry?
QUOTE
CLEVER
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