Magic Day - October 31, 2022

DIANE'S CORNER .. 

Celebrate Magic Day

Looking for a delightful reason to embrace the mystery and magic of the world? Then look no further than National Magic Day!

In the beginning, the idea for National Magic Day started out with something called “Houdini Day”. The first of these days took place in the summer of 1927, less than one year after the death of the famous magician after whom it was named. His wife presented a trophy in honour of him on that day.

History of National Magic Day

Harry Houdini is quite probably one of the reasons magic is so popular today and, at the time of his death, he was the most famous member of the Society of American Magicians. Houdini died in the afternoon on October 31st, 1926 in a hospital in Detroit, Michigan, USA. This date means that October 31 is not only National Magic Day and Halloween, it is also the anniversary of the death of this famous magician.

Born as Ehrich Weiss in Budapest, Hungary, he later changed his name to Harry Houdini. He was most famous for his escape artistry, varying from escaping from chains, ropes, handcuffs and straight jackets while dangling in the air above his audience, to escaping from locked milk can, filled with water. He went so far as to challenge police in every city he visited to restrain him in their jails and handcuffs – more often than not he was strip-searched first.

thanks for the pics, Shelley

JOKE OF THE DAY

WORD OF THE DAY

retcon

A UK stamp showing the scene at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland where Prof. Moriarty (and supposedly Sherlock) died

MEANING:

noun: The introduction of new information to give a different interpretation of an established storyline.

ETYMOLOGY:

From the first three letters of words in the phrase retroactive continuity. Earliest documented use: 1988.

NOTES:

Arthur Conan Doyle was tired of Sherlock Holmes and killed him off in the story “The Final Problem” (1893). Sherlock fans were not happy and the author was forced to bring the detective back in the story “The Adventure of the Empty House” (1903). The retcon was that Sherlock was alive all this time -- spoiler alert -- he had simply faked his own death.

USAGE:

“And if it goes wrong with her, we can just back it up, retcon it, make it didn’t happen?”
Heather W Adams; Missing the Boat; Bookwyrm; 2021.

thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator

a cute Halloween cake

TODAY'S ARTIST 

thanks, Natalie

Georg Baselitz (born 23 January 1938) is a German painter, sculptor and graphic artist. 

In the 1960s he became well known for his figurative, expressive paintings. In 1969 he began painting his subjects upside down in an effort to overcome the representational, content-driven character of his earlier work and stress the artifice of painting.

gorgeous Fall beauty

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does 'blow your top' mean?

Meaning: If someone blows their top, they lose their temper.

what face will be on your pumpkin???

thanks, Patsy

they watch our every move don't they....

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

Why does a cow moo? Does it mean it's happy or sad or hungry? According to a cattle geneticist, cows will moo when they are stressed out or need something. It's their way of saying that something is out of the ordinary.

Yesterday we learned the first McDonald's restaurant opened in Des Plains, IL in 1955. Today we'll learn the name of the first ever McDonald's Manager… and his name was Ed MacLuckie.

'Splinter free' toilet paper was invented in 1935. How did they get splinters out before that? Mom (or husband or wife)
Went up there with tweezers??

ha ha Halloween!

YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

No-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars

it's getting scary out here!

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

looks like he's wearing a camo outfit :o)))

PICTURES OF THE DAY

Trimeresurus albolabris, the white-lipped pit viper or white-lipped tree viper, is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Southeast Asia. Its meals consist of birds, small frogs, and small mammals. This snake does not strike and release its prey; like many arboreal snakes, it strikes and holds on to the prey item until the prey dies. This photograph was taken in Thailand's Kaeng Krachan National Park.

Kassel, Germany

“City Hare”

knit
thanks, Adele

Mamushka pattern by Silvina Leonetti

knit
thanks, Sarah

Juliana

knit

Camp Out Fingerless Mitts pattern by tante ehm

knit

No-Sew Knitted Soap Sack

knit

Medallion Skirt

they had a visit with the pumpkins

CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

How To Make An Easy Halloween Backpack

Zombie

Christmas project to tackle now....

crochet

thanks, Rose

cupcake pincushion

crochet
thanks, Sharon

A la mode Boa Scarf

crochet

The Moogly Crochet Alphabet pattern by Tamara Kelly

crochet

Swiss Tweed Crochet Cowl

crochet

Granny Motif Mania Throw

now he knows why we grow pumpkins....

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Honey and Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

yeah Fall.... and lovely warm days!

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

Quick No Knead Bread {Ready in 2 Hours!}

Autumn outdoor cat

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Tina

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant & Carrots

Fall time brings a lot of rain - time to relax

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

Tahini Oatmeal Cookies (vegan)

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

Like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, but soft like a truffle and even more indulgent

if pumpkins were like some humans

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Gummy bears or worms are best combined with vodka or tequila. When choosing a tequila, Thrillist advises going with one that has a crisp and citrus flavor, such as a blanco. Sour Patch Kids might seem like a challenging candy to pair with liquor, but the outlet explains the tart candy goes wonderfully with rye whiskey. To infuse your gummy candy with vodka or other spirits, simply put candy in a 3-quart baking dish or mason jar with the spirit and refrigerate. 

The Boozy Way To Use Up Leftover Halloween Candy

this little munchkin is ready for Halloween

SWEETS RECIPE

thanks, Heide

Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge

a true Fall beauty

ADULT COLORING

we have a problem here human.....

FUN

CRAFTS

thanks, Claire

Neon cross pillow

BFFs enjoying a warm Fall day

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Lana

BED SHEETS AS HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS

This one is super simple. Once your bed sheets start to thin or, even get holes in them, don’t toss them in the garbage. They can be used to toss over fence posts or smaller trees to make ghosts.  Colored sheets work great for bits and pieces of kids costumes as well!

seems like all little ones love to do this

PUZZLE

Halloween Mask 2 Jigsaw Puzzle

autumn cookies taste better when decorated like this

WORD SEARCH

album alive armor basement clash clinical clod comfortable

confuse cotton crowd decade desire dishes dote eager evidence

gather hurry include jargon lane lard number

option polite predicament record sect slang strange study

teat trace unlike usual wedge weekly

gently playing in the fallen leaves

SUDOKU .. very hard

solution:

PUMPKIN CARVING MASTER Brian "Tator" Edwards has spent decades mastering his skills as a pumpkin carver. 

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. 

Which Favorite Song Do You Always Listen To In The Car?

QUOTE

thanks, Michele

CLEVER 

thanks, Karen

Spooky sounds: Stop stressing about crafting the perfect Spotify playlist for your Halloween, and check out these

Greetings, Boils, and Ghouls Mixtapes

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Ellie

Abandoned sacred places around the world

thanks for the needle felted Halloween pics, Sue

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Most virtue is a demand for greater seduction. -Natalie Clifford Barney, poet, playwright, and novelist (31 Oct 1876-1972)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

The Melting Building

You aren’t tripping as this building is a temporary mural created by artist Pierre Delavie in 2007. It was made during the renovation of the Classical Haussmannian ve building located at 39, George V Avenue in Paris, France. Delavie brought a printed canvas, come to life as the façade was draped into distorted illusion to conceal the construction site. It creates an optical illusion of a highly realistic image, rather than just a two-dimensional painting.

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