DIANE'S CORNER .. Celebrate Int'l Joke Day
Do you think you’re funny? The best way to get a feel for a country is to try to understand the humor. Laughter is a universally recognized expression of amusement, and joke-telling can become a professional gig for those that truly have a humorous touch.
International Joke Day is the perfect day to let out all of the guffaw producing, or groan-inducing jokes you’ve collected over the years, sharing them with friends or any passerby you can get to listen to you.
Learn about International Joke Day
International Joke Day is not just a day for you to prove to everyone how funny you are. It is the perfect day for you to share laughs and to put a smile on people’s faces, including your own. Whether you prefer to share jokes or you like to listen to them, this is a day that is all about smiling, laughing, and having fun, and who wouldn’t want to be a part of a day like this?
They say that laughter is the best medicine, and a lot of people would agree with this! After all, there are actually a lot of health benefits that are associated with laughing. Laughter draws people together in a manner that triggers healthy emotional and physical changes in the body.
Laughter can help to protect you from the damaging impact of stress, diminish pain, boost mood, and strengthen your immune system. Nothing workers more dependably or quicker to bring your body and mind back into balance than a good old laugh.
Humor keeps you alert, focused, and grounded, as well as connecting you to others, inspiring hope, and lightening your burden. It also helps you to forgive sooner and release anger too.
You may have also heard that laughter is a good way to burn calories, and this is true too! Of course, this does not mean that you should replace going to the gym with laying on the sofa and watching your favorite comedian.
However, one study concluded that you can brun around 40 calories if you laugh for between 10 and 15 minutes each day. Over the year, this could be enough to lose around four pounds!
History of International Joke Day
International Joke Day seems to have officially begun in the United States but whatever the origins of International Joke Day, it is clear that jokes themselves pre-date by hundreds and hundreds of years. The first joke is often attributed to the Greeks, specifically Palamedes, who is also credited with the invention of many other things. An example of an ancient Greek joke-telling reads thus:
“A barber, a bald man and an absent-minded professor take a journey together. They have to camp overnight, and so decide to take turns watching the luggage. When it’s the barber’s turn, he gets bored, so amuses himself by shaving the head of the professor. When the professor is woken up for his shift, he feels his head, and says “How stupid is that barber? He’s woken up the bald man instead of me.”
Greece also boasts the first comedy club, though its purpose was sharing jokes among friends rather than stand up performances as we have now. Jokes have likely been told since man first looked at himself in a pool of water and passed judgment on his own complexion, so it’s a safe bet that people have been celebrating jokes for a long time.
WORD OF THE DAY
southpaw
MEANING:noun: A left-handed person.
adjective: Left-handed.
ETYMOLOGY:Of unknown origin. Earliest documented use: 1813.
NOTES:The term is especially common in baseball to describe a left-handed pitcher and in boxing to describe a boxer who uses the left hand for the most powerful punches, but what’s the origin of the term? According to popular belief, the term originated in baseball: the diamond was placed so the batter faces east and avoids the afternoon sun. A left-handed pitcher facing the batter would thus have the left hand to the south. The only problem with this is that the earliest citation of the term doesn’t involve baseball or any other sports.
USAGE:“Are you right-handed or southpaw?”
Kat Savage; For Now; CreateSpace; 2018.
adjective: Left-handed.
Kat Savage; For Now; CreateSpace; 2018.
TODAY'S ARTIST
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'bite off more than you can chew' mean?
Meaning: If you bite off more than you can chew, you take on more responsibilities than you can manage. 'Don't bite off more than you can chew' is often used to advise people against agreeing to more than they can handle.
yes, do tell me human.....
thanks, Patsy
we've been around for a very long time....
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Cheryl Ladd (of Charlie's Angels fame) played the voice, both talking and singing, of Josie in the 70s Saturday morning cartoon "Josie and the Pussycats."
Lynyrd Skynard was the name of the gym teacher of the boys who went on to form that band. He once told them, "You boys ain't never gonna amount to nothin'."
Gilligan of Gilligan's Island had a first name that was only used once, on the never-aired pilot show. His first name was Willy. The skipper's real name on Gilligan's Island is Jonas Grumby. It was mentioned once in the first episode on the radio newscast about the wreck. The Professor's real name was Roy Hinkley, Mary Ann's last name was Summers and Mrs. Howell's maiden name was Wentworth.
would this beauty be for you?
READERS INFO
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO CorrespondentQuaker Oats' "Golden Oats Medley"
This recipe was in their little cookbook that they published in the 70's, and we ate this a lot, it was that good.
1-1/2 c. rolled oats, uncooked1 egg, beaten3 T. butter, melted1/2 c. green pepper3/4 c. chicken or beef broth1/4 t. salt
Combine oats and egg in a bowl and mix until oats are completely coated. Saute green pepper in butter in a large skillet, and add oat mixture.Stir constantly over medium heat until oats are dry, separated, and lightly browned.Add broth and salt, and continue cooking until liquid evaporates.
For variations, substitute: Florentine - 1 c. chopped spinach or broccoli for green pepperLorraine - add 2 crisply cooked sliced of bacon, crumbledOriental - 3/4 c. water with 2 T. soy sauce for the brothPilaf - 3/4 c. sliced mushrooms and 2 T. green onion for the green pepperProvencal - 1 medium tomato, choppedRoma - 1 c. thinly sliced zucchini and 1 clove garlic, minced for green pepper
would tofu be the last to go???
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
COFFEE
thanks, Ella
intently watching tv
Golden relic (India)
knit
thanks, Rae
knit
thanks, Ruth
knit
knit
crochet
thanks, Gabby
crochet
crochet
crochet .. Independence Day
we hold great memories in our hearts....
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.
SWEETS RECIPE
COOKBOOK FRIDAY
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER .. Independence Day
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. very hard
solution:
ICE BREAKER
Why Does Anything Exist?
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Accidental Mars Smiley
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