Guide dogs do a great deal for their owners. Not only do they help guide their owners throughout the day, but they also protect them from harm, assist them with tasks, and provide consistent emotional support like no other. Guide dog trainers work hard to help these loyal partners to hone these skills.
These dogs are seen by many as a joy that makes the world a better place for their owners and their families. And International Guide Dog Day aims to help others show appreciation for the hard work they do.
So get ready to learn a bit about and celebrate International Guide Dog Day!
History of International Guide Dog Day
Guide dogs may have been around since 79 AD, a fact which was discovered when paintings of guide dogs being used to help the blind were uncovered on the excavations in Pompeii, Italy.
Guide dogs have been used in various countries throughout the centuries, such as ancient China and medieval Europe. During the 1700s and 1800s, historians and anthropologists seem to have encountered more observations of guide dogs through children’s nursery rhymes and stories.
However, even though they had been used in previous times, it wasn’t until the mid-1800s that some of the first legislation recognizing guide dogs started to appear. One such activity was noted in 1838, when the British Parliament exempted license fees for “shepherds’ dogs and “those kept by the blind as guides.” This type of legislation encourages those who keep dogs that help them with their work or with disabilities.
The early 1900s began the organized training of guide dogs for blind people, and in 1934, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association was established in the United Kingdom.
People who lived in the era of WWII saw extensive use for these kinds of helping dogs, specifically for veterans who had lost their sight in the midst of war due to chemical related injuries. And although communities have made much progress in the way of guide dogs, many people don’t realize that it wasn’t until 2010, when the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) helped establish legal rules for those with disabilities who are in need of guide dogs.
International Guide Dog Day honors the work that these service dogs provide for people with visual disabilities everywhere. These dogs have skills including leading a blind person around an area, assisting with a hobby, picking up dropped items, providing emotional comfort during their service and much more. This is why guide dogs are some of the best service dogs to have.
Now it’s time to start celebrating International Guide Dog Day!
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
JOKE OF THE DAY
visual proof that Spring has sprung
WORD OF THE DAY
aweigh
MEANING:adjective, adverb: Just clear of the bottom (used for a ship’s anchor).
ETYMOLOGY:From Old English wegan (to move or weigh). Earliest documented use: 1606.
USAGE:“There were passengers on the wharf observing the loading of the ship’s supplies and cargo but the order ‘anchors aweigh’ was still twelve hours away.”
Danny B. Butler; Madeleine, Daughter of the King; iUniverse; 2012.
“Moreover, there was no way of blocking it from escaping to the sea, and no ship afloat on this coast that could catch them once they were aweigh.”
Skye Smith; The Hoodsman; Skye Smith; 2019.
Danny B. Butler; Madeleine, Daughter of the King; iUniverse; 2012.
“Moreover, there was no way of blocking it from escaping to the sea, and no ship afloat on this coast that could catch them once they were aweigh.”
Skye Smith; The Hoodsman; Skye Smith; 2019.
oh well, so much for planting box #3
What does 'burn your fingers' mean?
Meaning: If you burn your fingers, you suffer a loss or something unpleasant as the result of something you did, making you less likely to do it again.
Just take the picture.... quick!!!
thanks, Patsy
rare albino Ruby-throated Hummingbird seen on the Coast
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
While many people assume that Earth's oxygen comes from rainforests, 50 to 85 percent of the oxygen in Earth's atmosphere is generated by little marine plants called phytoplankton.
In 2013, Belgian soccer club FC Racing Boxberg signed a 20 MONTH OLD child to a soccer contract. Rumor has it he was paid in gummy bears instead of money. [Editor's Note: Just kidding about the gummy bears part. The contract part however, that is true.]
The "drink eight glasses of water a day" advice came from a 1945 recommendation that had no medical basis. You should just drink when you're thirsty; your body is pretty good at judging when it's low on water.
she keeps them inside until the boss says to release the sheep :o)))YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Jerk Chicken or Pork 
Our 10th year anniversary luncheon at Parkdale Knifty Knitters was a hit, and I was asked for the recipe for the Jerk Chicken I brought. You can also make this with pork chops. I've been doing both since I got the recipe from the Don McLean Show back in 1972 or '73 during Carabana. It is not like the hot-hot jerk so popular today, so if you want it really hot, you will have to fix that, but it is identical to the Jerk our friend Q. used to make for island-inspired events (to my utter joy! may she rest in peace!) and my family and friends still love it.
1/2 c. Water
1/4 c. Soy sauce
2 Green onion(s)
1 t. Allspice
1 t. Cinnamon
1 t. Pepper Blenderize above ingredients. Lay up to 3 lb. Of chicken or pork in a large shallow pan and pour the sauce over all. You can marinate this or bake right away at 325° for 1-1/2 hours, turning once...it don't matter, it is still going to be great!
COFFEE thanks, Ella
1/4 c. Soy sauce
2 Green onion(s)
1 t. Allspice
1 t. Cinnamon
1 t. Pepper
COFFEE thanks, Ella
freshly mowed lawn and a white dog :o)))
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Chandra Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (1863–1929) was a
member of the Rana dynasty who served as Prime Minister
of Nepal from 1901 until his death. He came to power after
successfully deposing his liberal and reformist brother Dev
Shumsher. Although generally perceived as despotic and
conservative, he is credited with reforms including the
abolition of slavery and the Nepal–Britain Treaty of 1923,
which recognized Nepal as an independent nation and an
ally of Britain. This photograph of Chandra Shumsher,
wearing the robes of the Order of the Star of India, was
taken in 1908 during a visit to Europe.
Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Slender stems of Eurasian watermilfoil, bearing whorls of soft, feathery leaves, reach for the sky.
bring on the sunshine :o))
knitthanks, Adele
Chandra Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (1863–1929) was a member of the Rana dynasty who served as Prime Minister of Nepal from 1901 until his death. He came to power after successfully deposing his liberal and reformist brother Dev Shumsher. Although generally perceived as despotic and conservative, he is credited with reforms including the abolition of slavery and the Nepal–Britain Treaty of 1923, which recognized Nepal as an independent nation and an ally of Britain. This photograph of Chandra Shumsher, wearing the robes of the Order of the Star of India, was taken in 1908 during a visit to Europe. |
thanks, Adele
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KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Quick & Easy Tank Top
red roads, blue skies and lupins - it all spells Springtime
crochetthanks, Gabby
Spirit the Wolf
crochet
Spirits of Life Blanket
Iceberg towing off Newfoundland! Gotta keep the land safe....
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Cora
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 thanks, Valerie
ADULT COLORING
CHILDREN'S CORNER thanks, Renee
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. medium
solution:
A song sparrow ALWAYS starts his days with a song and so should we
What Is Your All-Time Favorite Song?
QUOTE thanks, Marge
CLEVER thanks, Jeri
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