DIANE'S CORNER .. Celebrate Mule Day
One of the more curious days in the calendar is the annual National Mule Day. Mules may not be quite as common anymore as what they once were, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t appreciate them any less. That’s why this day is still celebrated! Want to learn all about this brilliant annual day? Read on to find out more!
Mule day is exactly what you might think it is – it is a day dedicated to mules! The day originated in Columbia Tennessee, which likes to think of itself as the self-proclaimed mule capital in the whole world. Ever since the day originated, back in 1840, the celebrations have spread and now mules are celebrated in many global locations.
History Of National Mule Day
The origins of National Mule Day date back to 1840 when it first started out as a big event for breeders. Back then, it was known as “Breeders Day” and only lasted a single day. However now, many celebrations span a few days, with some areas even spreading their events out over four fun-packed days.
National Mule Day started to take shape into the modern celebrations that people love in the 1930s. Instead of being just a livestock show, a parade and other events were added to the celebrations. Since then, the day has grown in popularity and is now enjoyed as a multi-day event in many regions.
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WORD OF THE DAY
gerontocracy
MEANING:noun: The system of government by old people.
ETYMOLOGY:From Greek geronto- (old) + -cracy (rule). Earliest documented use: 1830. Note that the word senate is, literally, a council of elders, from Latin senex (old).
USAGE:“For the third time in six years, the gerontocracy that is the Conservative party membership has selected the UK’s next prime minister. The party jealously guards the details of this rarefied selectorate but academics put the average age at 57, with just 6 per cent under the age of 25.”
Will Tanner; Voiceless Youth Should Worry an Ageing Tory Party; Financial Times (London, UK); Sep 6, 2022.
Will Tanner; Voiceless Youth Should Worry an Ageing Tory Party; Financial Times (London, UK); Sep 6, 2022.
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IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'blow your own horn' mean?
Meaning: If you blow your own horn, you boast about your achievements and abilities. ('Blow your own trumpet' is an alternative form.)
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in time for Hallowe'en - will kids still celebrate?
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Every episode of "Seinfeld" contains at least one Superman.
Hummingbirds can't walk.
The dunce cap of schoolhouse fame originates from a paper cone that was placed on the heads of accused witches during the Middle Ages. When Joan of Arc was martyred, she was wearing one of them.
Rideau Canal & Fall colours in Ottawa, ON
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wanna do creepy for Halloween?
PICTURES OF THE DAY
A murmuration of starlings in Gretna Green, Scotland.
knit .. Halloween
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PANTRY RECIPE
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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SWEETS RECIPE
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