Although it might sound more like a dieter’s mantra, Don’t Fry Day is actually not about eating healthy food. Instead, the day is an initiative of the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. So get that SPF sunscreen on hand and get ready to celebrate Don’t Fry Day!
History of Don’t Fry Day
Since the beginning of time, the sun has been critical for human life on planet Earth. Without the sun, people would literally freeze to death! But, less dramatically, people who do not get enough exposure to sunlight can have health problems such as Vitamin D deficiency and decreased serotonin. Lack of sunshine has also been linked to other health problems such as bone problems, skin problems, weight gain, depression, some cancers and more.
With that in mind, it’s important to remember that this day is not about making sure that people don’t get any sun exposure at all! The purpose of Don’t Fry Day is just what the name says – be careful not to get a sunburn.
The Skin Cancer Foundation, National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, and other important organizations have made it clear that getting a little sun is good, but getting too much sun, or a sunburn, can be dangerous. Especially if sunburns are repeated over and over again. In fact, sunburn is a leading cause of a few different forms of skin cancer, including the most deadly one, melanoma.
The great news is that sunburn is completely preventable! And that’s why Don’t Fry Day was established by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, to raise awareness for the various actions that can be taken to protect and prevent children and adults from too much exposure to the sun.
Situated just in advance of the warmest months of the year, at least in the northern hemisphere, Don’t Fry Day offers a kind reminder each year for people to be careful and take care of their skin health!
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Michele
both parents needed to raise these two!
WORD OF THE DAY
Piccadilly Circus
MEANING:noun: A place that is very busy, crowded, or noisy.
ETYMOLOGY:After Piccadilly Circus, a busy area in London where several roads meet. The area has tourist attractions, entertainment, shopping, and large illuminated ads. A circus here means a traffic roundabout, but what about Piccadilly? It’s named after a tailor who made a fortune selling piccadill/pickadill, a lace collar popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. The American equivalent of the term is Grand Central Station (a train station in New York City), though for look and feel Times Square (also in NYC) would be closer.
USAGE:“And surely Oslo fjord should be a Piccadilly Circus of boats? But I couldn’t see a single one.”
Dick Francis; Slay Ride; Harper & Row; 1973.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
Dick Francis; Slay Ride; Harper & Row; 1973.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
Sir William Blake Richmond (29 November 1842 – 11 February 1921) 
was a British painter, sculptor and a designer of stained glass and mosaic. He is best known for his portrait work and decorative mosaics in St Paul's Cathedral in London.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'busy as a beaver' mean?
Meaning: If you're as busy as a beaver, you're very busy indeed.
MUCH better than just a lemonade stand...
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
What does the word Canada mean? The word comes from the Native American Iroquoian word KANATA, which means settlement or village.
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux leads the pack by having won the Major League Baseball (MLB) Gold Glove award 18 times. The Gold Glove award is given at the end of the season to one player in each league (National and American) who played the best defense for his position.
Cleopatra was born closer in time to the TV premiere of 'Friends' than to the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza.
but I LIKE to sit in a cold, wet, muddy puddleYOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Something Like Bacon (serves 2)
Marinate slices of firm tofu overnight in:
2 T. maple syrup
2 T. light tamari soy sauce
1/4 t. liquid smoke
Bread lightly with unbleached flour and fry with a little oil until browned.
(If you don't have firm tofu, freeze regular tofu, then thaw before slicing and marinating.)
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Something Like Bacon (serves 2)
2 T. maple syrup
2 T. light tamari soy sauce
1/4 t. liquid smoke
Bread lightly with unbleached flour and fry with a little oil until browned.
(If you don't have firm tofu, freeze regular tofu, then thaw before slicing and marinating.)
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
spring crafts easter craft ideas spring diy home decor and more
when everything in the kitchen HAD to be neat and labelled....
I need a new scratch post please!!!
PICTURES OF THE DAY
An HDR image of Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona. Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the Southwestern United States. It was formed by erosion of Navajo Sandstone, primarily due to flash flooding and secondarily due to other sub-aerial processes. Photography within the canyons is difficult due to the wide exposure range (often 10 EV or more) made by light reflecting off the canyon walls.
South Africa
“Nature Fights Back,” Loxton, Northern Cape
Vixen with one of her 4 kits looks so proud and rightfully so!
knitthanks, Helen
knit
thanks, Sally
knit
knit
knit
babies are busy exploring
CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
knit
"some" like that the vet is their friend
crochet
thanks, Vera
crochetthanks, Karen
Bird Cake Toppers
crochet
RECIPE thanks, Shelley, NY Food Correspondent
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Amy
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.
COPYCAT RECIPE thanks, Jenny
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Renee
COOKBOOK FRIDAY
ADULT COLORING
FUN
ANSWER:
CRAFTS thanks, Zoey
CHILDREN'S CORNER thanks, Renee
PUZZLE
WINDOW RED YELLOW JIGSAW PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. hard
thanks for the pics, Elaine
Who Was Your First Celebrity Crush?
QUOTE thanks, Bev
CLEVER thanks, Karla
Foam brushes for your vents
Take off bumper stickers with WD-40
Bumper stickers have super sticky glue, so taking them off usually requires you peeling off some paint. But no longer, as all you need to do is spray some WD-40 on the sticker, wait until it soaks into the sticker, and then peel.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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