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Celebrate Origami Day
Many people aren’t aware of the fact that a particularly special day is about to be celebrated. In fact, it’s an especially important one for all those paper folding fanatics out there. For all of those folks who look at a flat sheet of paper and dream of all of the exciting objects that could be made out of it, simply by folding.
So for those who happen to love the art of folding paper and creating beautiful creations from paper, cloth, dollar bills, napkins, or anything that’ll hold a crease, World Origami Day is for you.
It’s time for World Origami Day!
History of World Origami Day
World Origami Day was organized to coincide with the birthday of Lillian Oppenheimer, the founder of the first origami group in the United States. Oppenheimer, who lived from 1898 to 1992, also was instrumental in the founding of the British Origami Society, in addition to Origami USA. But, of course, Origami has quite a long history that goes much further back beyond Ms. Oppenheimer’s influence.
The art of folding paper seems to have arisen in several places throughout the world, including places such as Europe, China, and Japan. This particular form of art has accompanied traditions and celebrations of every kind, including funerals, birthdays, weddings and more. The first known historical reference to a paper model is in a poem, which somehow seems appropriate given that such things are traditionally written on paper. In that poem, a butterfly design was referenced in connection to Shinto weddings. But that’s just one of many ways that these lovely designs were used!
In Europe, it was napkin folding that was all the rage, a tradition that was abundant during the 17th and 18th centuries as a sign of being a good host or hostess. Sadly, this particular tradition would eventually fade out and become nearly forgotten until recent decades, when it is now beginning to see something of a resurgence.
When Japan opened its borders in the late 1800’s, they started incorporating German paper folding techniques, and these two worlds came together in a glorious union.
These days, Origami has been used as a beacon of hope, with the tradition of folding a thousand cranes being done for people who are in the hospital fighting cancer, for instance.
This tradition came from the experience of a young girl, Sadako Sasaki, who developed leukemia 10 years after the atomic bomb was dropped on her village of Hiroshima during World War II. While she was in the hospital, she had heard that a sick person who folded 1000 paper cranes would get well soon, so she decided to do it.
Sadako only succeeded in folding 644 paper cranes before she died peacefully. But people all over the world heard her story and were inspired. They joined together to build the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima. To this day, children from all over the world send paper cranes to be placed at the monument in Sadako’s honor.
Because of this story, the patience and attention to detail that is inherent in the art of paper folding has come to symbolize a beacon of peace, healing and hope for the world.
thanks for designs to wonder about pics, etc., Michele, Picture Coordinator
JOKE OF THE DAY
A faux pa.
WORD OF THE DAY
at large
MEANING:adjective: 1. Having a wide scope. 2. As a whole. 3. Not captured. adverb: In a general manner.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin ad largum (at liberty). Earliest documented use: 1391.
USAGE:“He signed on for a five-year stint in ... the enviable position of Editor-at-Large which allowed him to pursue anything he fancied.”
John Patrick Kavanagh; Weekend at Prism; Riverdale; 2016.
“Most of those believed to be responsible are still at large.”
An Anti-Corruption Party Triumphs; The Economist (London, UK); Jul 17, 2021.
| adjective: | 1. Having a wide scope. |
| 2. As a whole. | |
| 3. Not captured. | |
| adverb: | In a general manner. |
John Patrick Kavanagh; Weekend at Prism; Riverdale; 2016.
“Most of those believed to be responsible are still at large.”
An Anti-Corruption Party Triumphs; The Economist (London, UK); Jul 17, 2021.
Giacomo Francesco Zuccarelli (commonly known as Francesco Zuccarelli, 15 August 1702 – 30 December 1788), 
was an Italian artist of the late Baroque or Rococo period. He is considered to be the most important landscape painter to have emerged from his adopted city of Venice during the mid-eighteenth century.
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'Bob's your uncle' mean?
Meaning: This idiom means that something will be successful: Just tell him that I gave you his name and Bob's your uncle- he'll help you.
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
The country of Chile has the lowest divorce rate among Latin countries. It is worth noting that divorces have only been legal in Chile since 2005.
The ancient Persians often debated important ideas, both sober and drunk. They believed an idea had to sound good in both states to be acceptable.
The South American country of Peru has an interesting tradition held every year on December 25. In addition to Christmas, they celebrate Takanakuy. Takanakuy is when you settle your grudges for the year. Men, women, and kids all participate. They challenge each other, they fight each other, and when it’s all done they make peace and move on.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
thanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
William Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, was one of the most colorful figures of the American Old West, and mostly famous for the shows he organized with cowboy themes. He got his nickname for supplying Kansas Pacific Railroad workers with bison meat, having won the name from Bill Comstock in a bison killing contest. In addition to his documented service as a soldier during the Civil War and as Chief of Scouts for the Third Cavalry during the Plains Wars, Cody claimed to have worked many jobs, including as a trapper, bullwhacker, "Fifty-Niner" in Colorado, a Pony Express rider in 1860, wagonmaster, stagecoach driver, and even a hotel manager, but it's unclear which claims were factual and which were fabricated for purposes of publicity. |
SHOYNA, RUSSIA
knit
thanks, Nancy
knit
thanks, Charlotte
knit
CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY
thanks, Joy
crochet
crochet
crochet
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
Sweet Walnuts
This recipe works for whole almonds as well.
- Vegetable oil spray
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried orange zest or peel
- ¼ cup sugar (Use your favorite vegan variety.)
- 1 pound (approximately 2 cups) walnut halves or whole almonds
- 2 Tablespoons silken tofu thinned with 2 teaspoons water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking sheet with oil.
Combine spices, zest, and sugar in a bowl.
Combine nuts with tofu mix ture to coat. Toss coated nuts with spices. Place in single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes, stirring twice to avoid sticking or burning. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Store in airtight container until ready to serve.
ADULT COLORING
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CRAFTS
This toy requires close supervision. Never leave your dog alone with a homemade toy.
The DIY Pushover
Get a plastic container that you don’t mind destroying: Gladware, a cottage cheese cup, etc. For this photo shoot, I used a Slim Fast shaker cup that has kept turning up in my possession for 14 years. I don’t even know where it came from)
Cut a hole in the lid, add treats, close lid. If your dog is prone to Hulk-smash mode, duct-tape the lid down for extra security.
CHILDREN'S CORNER
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. very hard
solution:
What Is The Funniest Moment Ever Caught In A Tv Show?
QUOTE
God willing, someday you will be.
The 2.99 Special
We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the 'seniors' special' was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $2.99.
'Sounds good,' my wife said. 'But I don't want the eggs.'
'Then, I'll have to charge you $3.49 because you're ordering a la carte,' the waitress warned her.
'You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs?' my wife asked incredulously.
'YES!' stated the waitress.
'I'll take the special then,' my wife said.
'How do you want your eggs?' the waitress asked.
'Raw and in the shell,' my wife replied.
She took the two eggs home and baked a cake.
DON'T MESS WITH SENIORS!
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