Diabetes Day - November 14, 2022

DIANE'S CORNER .. 

Celebrate Diabetes Day

With more than 10% of the American population having been diagnosed with Diabetes, this day is certainly an important one. Diabetes is the cause of a myriad of dangerous health issues and building awareness is the key to lowering these problems.

Inspiring conversations around health, wellness and prevention of disease, Diabetes Day offers the perfect opportunity to get more educated and connected around the cause.

History of World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day was first introduced in 1991, when it was founded by both the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization. In reaction to the rise in cases of Diabetes worldwide, it was decided that a day of the year should be chosen and dedicated to raising awareness about Diabetes, related health concerns, and potential causes.

The day chosen was the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the Canadian medical scientist who co-discovered insulin (along with Charles Best) and was the first person to use it to benefit humans. Banting was born in 1891 and didn’t even live to be 50 years old, but his contribution to science and medical health has been revolutionary for millions of people all over the world.

By 2006, World Diabetes Day had become an official United Nations Day, giving it even more credibility and support. Today, World Diabetes Day is an event that reaches more than 1 billion people all over the world and has an impact on folks from more than 160 countries.

Starting in 2007, the campaign began to be represented by a blue circle logo, which is now the official symbol for Diabetes Awareness.

The theme of World Diabetes Day regularly changes. For example, the theme for the day between 2009 and 2013 was education and prevention, and in the past such themes have been used to link with issues such as human rights, lifestyle, obesity, the disadvantaged and vulnerable, and children/teenagers. The 2021-2023 theme is “Access to Care”

It’s time to get connected with ways to observe World Diabetes Day!

thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator

what is wrong with just staying here for the day???

JOKE OF THE DAY

ah... anglais

WORD OF THE DAY

malcontent

Via dei Malcontenti, Florence, Italy

MEANING:

noun: One who is chronically dissatisfied.
adjective: Chronically dissatisfied, complaining, rebellious, etc.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Latin mal- (badly) + contentus (satisfied), from continere (to contain), from con- (with) + tenere (to hold). Earliest documented use: 1574.

USAGE:

“I had met for hours alone with the malcontents and tried to both listen to their ideas and to explain the other side of the issues to them. It had not worked.”
Mallory James; Nowhere Man; iUniverse; 2018.

Blue Mountain gondola let's one appreciate the fall colours in ON

TODAY'S ARTIST 

thanks, Natalie

Christian Jane Fergusson, née Stark, (14 September 1876 - 5 January 1957), 

was a Scottish painter, who was associated with the Glasgow School and known for her landscape and still life works

does it make sense to have so much travel?

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does 'boil to the surface''mean?

Meaning:

If a problem or issue boils to the surface, it emerges at a particular time and needs to be discussed or resolved.

nose hair extensions are the latest beauty trend.... really???

thanks, Patsy

beach sand drawing aka time & patience to do a labour of love

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

When Martin Luther King Jr was born on January 15, 1929, he was given the first name of Michael, named after his father. Five years later, father Michael became inspired by Reformation figure Marin Luther. He then not only changed his first name, but that of his son as well.

New York City's area code is 212 because it was the fastest number to dial on a rotary phone.

Finland is one of the strictest countries in the world when it comes to driving requirements. Drivers are required to learn basic car maintenance and must take two tests; one in summer conditions and another in winter conditions.

always on the lookout

YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Shine Boosting Treatment For Hair

Ingredients

1 part baking soda*
2 parts shampoo

Recipe

Think summer's bad? Hair takes a beating all winter long due to the cold outside and over-heated indoor air indoors, which saps all the moisture out of your locks.

To make your hair soft and shiny again, use some baking soda. It changes the pH of the shampoo so it becomes really deep-cleaning.

Have lots of product to get rid of? Or poor circulation? Apply the baking soda enhanced shampoo to wet hair, and gently massage the scalp using a soft-bristled brush.

Finally, after rinsing the shampoo out of the hair, apply a final apple cider vinegar rinse (1 teaspoon to a quart of cool water) to add an instant boost of shine. Don't worry, it won't smell.

Tip for healthier hair - massage a little rosemary oil into your scalp at least 15 minutes before shampooing.

*Another benefit of baking soda? It naturally removes product build-up. You can use up to 3 parts to remove heavy styling products after being in fashion shows, theatre plays, Halloween, etc.

anyone need a reminder???

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

slowly going white

PICTURES OF THE DAY

Xylotrupes socrates, the Siamese rhinoceros beetle or fighting beetle, is a species of large scarab beetle belonging to the subfamily Dynastinae. It is particularly known for its role in insect fighting in Thailand, where they are captured and trained by their owners to become stronger and more aggressive, with the beetle that lifts its opponent up by its horns winning. An insect may also win if its opponent crawls away, falls or is overturned. This photograph of a male X. socrates beetle on a banana leaf was focus-stacked from 23 images.

Kolyuchin Island, Chukotka, Russia.

In the Chukchi Sea region, the normally solitary bears usually migrate further north in the summer, following the retreating sea ice they depend on for hunting seals, their main food.

in the days of...

knit
thanks, Helen

Pumpkin Baby Hats

knit
thanks, Wendy

Bulgarian Knitted Skirt

knit

Mister Fox

knit

Cabled cardigan

knit

Mod Triangles Blanket

KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Esplanaden pattern by Ditte Lerche

Cozy Spot Blanket and Throw

could we be reincarnated penguins???
 

crochet
thanks, Gabby

Crochet Turkey Hat

crochet
thanks, Marsha

Brick Stitch Tunisian Crochet Cowl

crochet

Leg Warmers

crochet

Girlie heart pattern by Teresa Alvarez

crochet

Scrap Yarn Crochet Basket

do they still make these???

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Rice Cooker Steel Cut Oats

it's okay little one... those hunters will soon all be gone from our woods....

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

Easy Tuna Melt Sandwiches

it's still dark outside but it IS time to get up!

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Tina

Sweet Potato Chili

so keep (and use) ALL your leftover scraps of wood!

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

Pumpkin French Toast Bake

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

White Chocolate Raspberry Copycat Bundt Cake

14...they were called 'men' at an early age

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

A Coconut Cake From Emily Dickinson: Reclusive Poet, Passionate Baker

they tell such a story

SWEETS RECIPE

thanks, Denise

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

sadly, the legacy of many vets

ADULT COLORING

let's just enjoy fall okay?

FUN

thanks, Sofia

What expression is represented here? When you just talk the talk or do you also walk the walk?

Answer: Actions speak louder than words

Explanation: Run, Hit, Jump are all actions and the volume level for them is higher that than of Dictionary which simply contains a whole lot of words. Hence you get Actions speak louder than words.

I swear, they will play in the water until it is covered in ice!!!

CRAFTS

Vintage Saucer Frames

gwamma, then what did the Pooh bear say?

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Betty

Thankful Pie

Make the pie: Cut out a construction paper circle the same size as the inside of a paper plate. Attach with brass fastener, then remove a "slice" of pie. Write "I'm Thankful for …" along the top and ask them to add responses as they rotate the "slice" around the pie.

let's just stay here a little while longer

PUZZLE

Bourbonnais Profile Jigsaw Puzzle

some deliver in trucks, while others...

WORD SEARCH

agony beach cause chart darling discuss download drama

excitement flash forget great house

night office patriot pause peach plant pride

queen restore resume sacrifice second share stag

story struggle support table video window wrestle

you can't see me!!!

SUDOKU .. very hard

solution:

in case you are anxious to put up the tree....

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. 

enjoy your day 

QUOTE

thanks, Michele

the lucky war vets who helped shape the next generation

baked to remember & honour (5 pics)

CLEVER 

thanks, Karla

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Joanne

16 Fun Free Thanksgiving Trivia Questions And Answers!

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love. -Claude Monet, painter (14 Nov 1840-1926)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

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