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Celebrate Arkansas Day
Celebrated on January 11th in the United States, National Arkansas Day is a holiday to honor the state of Arkansas and its history, culture and people, as well as celebrating the many contributions that it has made to the country.
History of National Arkansas Day
The land that is now Arkansas has been inhabited for thousands of years, and has been home to a number of Native American tribes, including the Quapaw, Caddo, and Osage. Europeans began exploring and settling in the area in the 16th century, and Arkansas became a part of the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase, although it was not ratified as a state by congress until 1836, making it the 25th.
During the American Civil War, Arkansas was a Confederate state, and it played a significant role in the conflict. After the war, the state underwent a period of reconstruction, and in the 20th century, it became known for its agriculture and natural resources, particularly timber and minerals.
Today, Arkansas is a diverse and vibrant state known for its beautiful natural vistas, and is home to a number of colleges and universities, making it a hub of education and research. In recent years, Arkansas has experienced a resurgence in its economy, with a focus on technology and innovation.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
JOKE OF THE DAY
WORD OF THE DAY
bolt-hole
MEANING:noun:
1. A place of escape, hiding, or seclusion.
2. A hole through which to escape when in danger.
ETYMOLOGY:From bolt + hole, from Old English bolt (a heavy arrow) + Old English hol (hole, cave). Earliest documented use: 1851.
USAGE:“[New Zealand’s] growing reputation among the superrich as a bolt-hole -- a place insulated from the perils of nuclear war or pandemic -- has probably helped to bolster that image.”
Natasha Frost; What a Job Posting That Went Viral Says About New Zealand; The New York Times; Nov 4, 2022.
MEANING:
noun:
1. A place of escape, hiding, or seclusion.
2. A hole through which to escape when in danger.
1. A place of escape, hiding, or seclusion.
2. A hole through which to escape when in danger.
ETYMOLOGY:
From bolt + hole, from Old English bolt (a heavy arrow) + Old English hol (hole, cave). Earliest documented use: 1851.
USAGE:
“[New Zealand’s] growing reputation among the superrich as a bolt-hole -- a place insulated from the perils of nuclear war or pandemic -- has probably helped to bolster that image.”
Natasha Frost; What a Job Posting That Went Viral Says About New Zealand; The New York Times; Nov 4, 2022.
Natasha Frost; What a Job Posting That Went Viral Says About New Zealand; The New York Times; Nov 4, 2022.
never wore helmets & parents often joined in
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
Jules Tavernier (27 April 1844 – 18 May 1889)
was a French painter, illustrator, and an important member of Hawaii’s Volcano School.
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'brass tacks mean?
What does 'brass tacks mean?
Meaning: If you get down to brass tacks, you get down to the real business.
No wonder my man's knees are shot! But he sure loved when he did this....
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Eggplants are berries.
According to a 2004 study, sleeping on your left side leads to more nightmares than sleeping on your right side.
Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for shoppers, right? It is also the busiest day of the year for another group of people… plumbers. Only difference is they refer to it as ‘Brown Friday’ [I know, gross]. But it’s not what you think. The calls for the day after Thanksgiving are usually kitchen sink and garbage disposal related.
I'll get lost in all that snow you say?
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Homemade Samoas Cookies, From EatingBirdFood.com
Preparation : 15
Total : 15 min
Ingredients
1 c. pitted medjool dates (about 10 dates*)
1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 c. dark chocolate
1/2 t. coconut oil*
Recipe
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread the shredded coconut onto a baking sheet for toasting. Place in oven for 3-5 minutes, until coconut is a light golden brown color. Make sure to stay in the kitchen watch the coconut, as it burns really easily. Alternately, you can toast the coconut in a pan on the stove top.
Add dates and toasted coconut into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is combined and starts to form a ball of dough.
Remove from food processor, roll 1 Tablespoon size pieces of dough into a ball and then shape into a round cookie. Using a straw or chopstick punch a hole in the middle of the dough. Move the straw or chopstick around a bit to make the hole wider, if needed. At this point you’ll likely need to reshape the cookie a bit.
Place all cookies on a sheet lined with parchment and transfer to the freezer to harden up a bit.
While cookies are in the freezer, add chocolate and coconut oil to a shallow bowl and melt over low heat until the chocolate is melted enough to drizzle.
Grab cookies from the freezer and dip each one in the chocolate to coat the bottom. Place cookies on the parchment and use remaining chocolate to drizzle over top the cookies.
Transfer cookies back into the freezer for 10-15 minutes to let the chocolate harden. Once they’ve hardened you’ll be able to easily remove the cookies from the parchment paper.
If you want to enjoy right away, let them sit out on the counter for a few minutes. For enjoying later, store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
Serving Size : 1 cookie
calories : 124 cal
sugar : 15 g
sodium : 3 mg
fat : 6 g
saturated Fat : 5 g
carbohydrate : 20 g
fiber : 4 g
protein : 1 g
cholesterol : 1 mg
COFFEE thanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Collective courtship (Australia)
knit
thanks, Vicky
knit
thanks, Heide
KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Cozy Cabin Tube Sock
Easy Sock Pattern
we only had 11 in the backyard at suppertime, not this 'gang'
crochet
crochet
crochet
RECIPE thanks, Shelley, NY Food Correspondent
Italian wedding 1940 - note how he is still holding momma's hand :o))))))
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Jane
she wanted a fun kitchen...
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE thanks, Alice
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.
momma! He's NOT sharing....
COPYCAT RECIPE thanks, Jenny
from friends who have gone back to spending winter in Florida
RETRO RECIPE thanks, Ann
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Tina
just hanging around watching it snow
ADULT COLORING
sad how 'things' have changed with societies..
FUN thanks, Agnes
CRAFTS
not always easy to leave a loved one behind....
CHILDREN'S CORNER
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. very hard
solution:
ICE BREAKER thanks, Kris
Who Do You Look Up To As A Role Model?
take them out to play and both benefit
QUOTE thanks, Marge
EYE OPENER thanks, Isabel
looks a tad angry with the snow
warm kisses on a cold day
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people. -Abraham Joshua Heschel, rabbi and professor (11 Jan 1907-1972)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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