National Doctors' Day - March 30, 2022

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Celebrate Nat'l Doctors' Day

It’s easy to forget just how important, valuable and necessary good doctors are – that is until you get ill or sustain an injury. Doctors Day puts hard-working doctors in the spotlight, and encourages us to be considerate of the long hours they work, their compassion, and the effort they put into practicing medicine.

Learn about Doctors’ Day

All around the world, Doctors’ Day is celebrated, as we all recognize the contributions that physicians make in the community and to individual lives. Some countries will celebrate Doctors’ Day on a different date, yet all nations make sure that those in the healthcare sector are appreciated. We think that it is only right that these people are celebrated! After all, just imagine how life would be if there weren’t any doctors in the world!

There is no denying that healthcare is one of the most pivotal industries in the world. Jobs in this field are also getting more and more advanced and complicated. Progressions are being made in medicine all of the time, with doctors having more information and tools at their fingertips than ever before. It can be an overwhelming job, to say the least. They have to diagnose different conditions and treat a wide range of people on a daily basis. The outcome is not always good, and this can be difficult to deal with. It is hard to imagine what doctors go through on a day-to-day basis. Plus, they’re always available for us. Unfortunately, illnesses and injuries don’t wait for a convenient time to strike; they can happen at any time and on any day, and that’s why it is so important that we always have doctors to rely on when we’re not feeling like our usual selves.

History of Doctors’ Day

The first time that Doctors’ Day was observed in the United States took place on the 30th of March back in 1933. This event was in Georgia’s Winder area. Eudora Brown Almond, who was married to Dr. Charles B Almond, thought that there should be a day to honor physicians. On this date, flowers were placed on the graves of doctors that had passed away. Because of this, red carnations are widely viewed as the symbolic flower for this day.

Since this date, there have been a number of other significant moments in history as well. For example, did you know that the first ether anesthetic was used for surgery on the 30th of March as well? This took place in 1842 and it was administered by Crawford W. Long, M.D. Before an operation was carried out on a man’s neck to remove a tumor, anesthesia was administered. After the surgery, the man said that he was not able to feel anything during the procedure and that he was not aware of anything that had happened until he had woken up. It is crazy to think about a day whereby people didn’t have anaesthesia before going under the knife, isn’t it? We’re certainly thankful for the progressions in healthcare!

thanks for the 'Kaleidoscope Wonder' paintings, Unk

JOKE OF THE DAY

thanks, Sheri

TODAY'S ARTIST 

thanks, Natalie

David Watson Stephenson (25 March 1842 – 18 March 1904) 

was a Scottish sculptor, executing portraits and monuments in marble and bronze.

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does the saying 'Big fish in a small pond' mean?

Meaning: A big fish in a small pond is an important person in a small place or organization.

thanks, Patsy

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

The pet ferret (Mustela putorias furo) was domesticated more than 500 years before the house cat.

"Race car" is a palindrome.

Lincoln Logs were invented by Frank Lloyd Wright's son.

READERS INFO

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

For your aches: I made some for our building super before he retired; he was almost weeping with the pain in his knees, and I had made some for a janitor who had no knee cap after being hit by a car. Both of them loved this, and though Jerry got by on a jar, I had to make a whole bottle for Henry! 

AROMA THERAPEUTIC JOINT RELIEF OIL

2 oz. mustard oil (very cheap)
25 drops Wintergreen essential oil
25 drops Eucalyptus essential oil (globulus is the best botanical variety)

If you are not allergic to aspirin, you can use this where it hurts three times a day, just not near mucous membranes. if it irritates, stop using it! Use a baby cream instead, then do a patch test on your arm to make sure it is not the essential oils that are causing the irritation. Just put a dab on the inside of your arm, and check it at 6, 12, and 24 hours later. If no redness, you are good to go.

I made some for our building super before he retired; he was almost weeping with the pain in his knees, and I had made some for a janitor who had no knee cap after being hit by a car. Both of them loved this, and though Jerry got by on a jar, I had to make a whole bottle for Henry! 

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

PICTURES OF THE DAY

The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is a thickset arboreal marsupial herbivore native to Australia, and the only extant representative of the family, Phascolarctidae. Koalas are found all along the eastern coast of Australia from near Adelaide to the base of the Cape York Peninsula, and as far into the hinterland as there is enough rainfall to support suitable forests. The Koalas of South Australia were exterminated during the early part of the 20th century, but the state has since been repopulated with Victorian stock.

"The Hunt" - Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve

The big cat's lifted tail in symmetry with the impala horns

knit .. Easter
thanks, Charlotte

Illusion Easter Egg Dishcloth pattern by Lauras Knits

knit
thanks, Adele

Holey Hat pattern by SplitStitch Designs

knit

Envelope Cardigan

knit

Matinee Coat

knit

Early Spring

KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Knitty: Rondeur

Placemats

crochet .. Easter
thanks, Charlotte

Child's Bunny Purse pattern by Stormy'z Crochet

crochet
thanks, Rose

How to crochet a Little Backpack with Drawstrings popular among Teens

crochet

Cinnamon Fling Wrap

crochet

Rory the Robin

crochet

Sunflower Garland

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Fried Olives

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

CROCK POT CHICKEN & GRAVY

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Helen

Slow Cooker Beef Chili

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

Vegan Collard Greens with Mushrooms

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

In-N-Out's Copycat Animal Style Fries

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Ritz Mock Apple Pie

SWEETS RECIPE .. Easter

thanks, Anita

Easter Blossom Sugar Cookies

ADULT COLORING

FUN

thanks, Karla

CRAFTS .. Easter

thanks, Hazel

Make Easter Bunny Eggs (with tiny floral crowns, of course!)

CHILDREN'S CORNER .. Easter

thanks, Mindy

SPOON BUNNIES

Fold pipe cleaners to form ears and attach them to spoons with craft glue. Draw bunny faces on the spoons using markers, paint, or colored pencils. Dip a pencil eraser in pink paint to "stamp" on cheeks.

PUZZLE

Beach Catering Shack Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

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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 Nothing Is Impossible, Then Would It Be Possible For Something To Be Impossible?

QUOTE

thanks, Bev

CLEVER 

thanks, Mia

10 Pet Poisons Lurking in Your Spring Garden

1. Fertilizers may contain organophosphates like disulfoton, which can cause severe digestive upset, respiratory distress, seizures and death. Consider using a natural, organic fertilizer instead.
2. Bone meal can cause a gastrointestinal obstruction in pets.
3. Blood meal can cause pancreatitis, digestive upset, or iron toxicity.
4. Elemental Iron-fortified fertilizers may cause iron toxicity if ingested, resulting in liver damage, heart damage, and severe digestive upset.
5. Pesticides are one of the more obvious dangers that most pet parents are aware of. They can cause irritation or even death if they contain certain ingredients (such as organophosphate)
6. Tiger Lilies, Day Lilies, Japanese Show Lilies, Asiatic Lilies, and Easter Lilies cause kidney failure in cats. Peace Lilies, Peruvian Lilies, and Calla Lilies can irritate the mouth and esophagus.
7. Lily of the Valley has cardiac glycosides that can cause severe digestive upset, irregular heartbeat, or seizures.
8. Tulip and Hyacinth bulbs contain toxic alkaloids.
9. Daffodil flowers contain the alkaloid lycorine, which can cause severe digestive upset, irregular heartbeat or respiratory distress in pets.
10. Crocuses (Spring blooming) can cause digestive upset.

It pays to research before adding any plant or chemical to your garden.

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Nina

'Maury' Ends a 30-Year-Run

OPTICAL ILLUSION

Duck? Rabbit?

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