Monday, July 24, 2023

Cousins Day - July 24, 2023

DIANE'S CORNER .. 
Celebrate Cousins Day

Remember those fun times at grandpa and grandma’s house when the whole family reunited and you spent countless hours playing with your cousins while the grownups discussed politics and mortgages? Many of us grew up around our cousins, spending summer and winter breaks with them and slowly walking into life together. Then came college and that amazing job opportunity out of state, and we gradually lost touch.

Because most of us found a best friend in our cousin at some point in our lives, National Cousins Day was born. The origin of this unofficial holiday is unknown, but the reason for its existence is clear: it’s the time of the year to rekindle cousin affection and reestablish those beautiful and strong childhood bonds. Wherever you are on National Cousins Day, take a minute or two to ring up or text your cousins near and far. They will surely be thinking of you then, too!

Learn about National Cousins Day

“Cousins are people that are ready-made friends, you have laughs with them and remember good times from a young age, you have fights with them but you always know you love each other, they are a better thing than brothers and sisters and friends cause there all pieced together as one.”

National Cousins Day has been created so that we take the day to recognize the lifelong relationships that we have with our cousins. Often, the first friendships that we make in our lives are with our cousins. We make these friendships as infants, and they last for a lifetime.

Whether or not you have grown up with your cousin or you only see him or her occasionally, you have shared memories through your aunts and uncles, as well as your grandparents. It is always nice to catch up with your cousins at family celebrations. They tend to become your childhood ally as well, especially when your siblings are getting on your nerves.

It is important that we celebrate relationships like this, as they are so important. Take National Cousins Day as a great opportunity to let your cousins know how special they are to you and how much you appreciate them.

Reasons why growing up with your cousins is the best

  • Cousins are loyal to one and other. You will have a friend for life.
  • You can share cool hand-me-downs with your cousins.
  • Sleepovers are way easier for cousins, and they are a lot of fun too!
  • You are always going to be able to vent about your parents together when you have a cousin you can trust.
  • Cousins love one and other unconditionally.
  • You always have people to hang out with at family functions.
  • Cousins protect one and other.
  • Cousins are each other’s first best friends.

History of National Cousins Day

Cousin is a term that typically refers to a first cousin, i.e. a relative whose closest ancestor in the family tree with you is a grandparent. However, a lot of families have second cousins, and third cousins, and they’re all considered close. In our opinion, the more cousins, the better, right?

Some fascinating facts about cousins

  • Did you know that all European Jews are actually distant cousins? Thanks to a small pool of shared ancestors, it was revealed in 2014, that the worldwide population of Ashkenazi Jews are related. Ashkenazi Jews represent a Jewish community from Eastern and Central Europe, whose descendants make up the majority of American Jews.
  • Did you know that it is possible for you to have a double cousin? If two sisters marry two brothers, then their children will be double first cousins!
  • Did you know that Melisa McCarthy and Jenny McCarthy are cousins? They’re one of many famous cousin pairs. Nicolas Cage, Jason Schwartzman, and Sofia Coppola are all cousins. Brandy and Snoop Dogg are also cousins. It’s clear that musical ability runs deep in that family, as Brandy’s brother, Ray J, has also had a few top hits.
  • Did you know that Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth are actually distant cousins? Their bloodlines are pretty complex! Don’t rush off to marry your cousin, though, just because the royals have! You will find that it is illegal in a lot of places, and experts believe that there are a number of risks. It’s certainly an interesting subject to do some research on. You will find that in some cultures, it’s actually an important part of how they are brought up. However, in others, it is very much frowned upon and even illegal.

thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator


JOKE OF THE DAY  thanks, Valerie
Children in Church - From the mouths of Babes 

The Sunday School Teacher asks, "Now, Johnny, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?"
"No ma'am," little Johnny replies, "I don't have to. My mom is a good cook."

A boy was watching his father, a pastor, write a sermon.
"How do you know what to say?" he asked.
"Why, God tells me."
"Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?"

remember summer in the 50s?

WORD OF THE DAY

gospel

MEANING:
noun:
1. Message, teachings, or principles of a person or organization.
2. Something regarded as authoritative or infallible, especially when believed unquestionably.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Old English gōdspel, from gōd (good) + spell (tale, news). Earliest documented use: 950.

NOTES:
Is God good? We won’t comment on that, but in gospel, it’s a mistaken assumption, literally speaking. In Old English gōdspel, the word gōd (with a long o) meaning “good” changed to “god” with the erroneous assumption that godspel means “God’s news” instead of “good news”. Ultimately, the word is a translation of Latin evangelium or bona annuntiatio (good news), which itself is a translation of Greek euangelion (good news).

USAGE:
“The No. 3 man [Rick Santorum] in the Senate leadership is hard at work spreading the GOP gospel. Will his crusades take him all the way to the White House?”
Howard Fineman & Andrew Romano; Mister Right; Newsweek (New York); Jan 3, 2005.

problem solving seems easy to the young ones

TODAY'S ARTIST  thanks, Natalie

Moses van Uyttenbroeck, or Moyses van Wtenbrouck (c. 1600–1646) 
was a Dutch Golden Age painter and etcher.

even the puffins are doing the chicken dance

IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'by hook or by  crook' mean?

Meaning: If you are prepared to do something by hook or by crook, you are willing to do anything, good or bad, to reach your goal.

I already know that I can't eat them....

thanks, Patsy


bee-utiful and aplenty in our backyard

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
New Jersey and Oregon are the only two states in the U.S. where drivers are not allowed to pump their own gas.

It takes a sloth two weeks to fully digest the food that it's eaten.

A common insult in the 18th century was: "You are a thief and a murderer; you have killed a baboon and stolen his face".

Mocha stays adorable

YOUR CALL  by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Breakfast Smoothies (serves 2)
Blend one of the following combinations until very smooth:

2 c. soy milk*
2 T. fresh wheat germ
1/4 c. maple syrup

1 c. soy milk*
2 c. orange juice
2 T. honey
2 T. fresh wheat germ
1 t. vanilla

1 c. soy milk*
1 banana
1 orange
1 T. fresh wheat germ
2 T. honey

2 c. soy milk*
1 t. cocoa or carob powder
1 c. orange juice
1 t. vanilla
2 T. fresh wheat germ

2 c. soy milk*
1 c. soy yogurt
1 c. apple sauce
2 T. honey
1/2 t. cinnamon

(or milk, commercial nut or oat milk; or 2 oz. tofu and 6 oz. water per cup; 2 T. soy powder and 1 c. water; or
nut milk made from 1 c. nuts, 1 qt. water, and 2 T. maple syrup).

who left the gate open?

COFFEE  thanks, Ella


PICTURES OF THE DAY

Henri Becquerel (1852–1908) was a French engineer and physicist

who was the first person to discover evidence of radioactivity. 

Born in Paris into a family that also included the engineers Antoine 

César Becquerel, Edmond Becquerel and Jean Becquerel, he studied 

engineering at the École polytechnique and the École nationale des 

ponts et chaussées, going on to take up positions at the National 

Museum of Natural History and the French government's Department 

of Roads and Bridges, before being appointed as a professor at the 

École polytechnique. For his work in the field of radioactivity he 

received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics, alongside Marie Curie and 

Pierre Curie. The SI derived unit for radioactivity, the becquerel (Bq), 

is named after him. This portrait of Becquerel is an albumen paper 

print from a glass negative taken by Paul Nadar.


Panama’s Soberanía National Park
A brown-throated three-toed sloth on a cecropia tree with its key features – the three hooked claws clamped to the branch, the characteristic mask-like eye-stripe and its long, coarse fur – clearly visible.

this little cutie better not learn to be comfortable sitting on the table....

knit
thanks, Eve
knit
thanks, Stella

knit

knit

knit



CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY 
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Elemental Throw

does this help?

RECIPE  thanks, Shelley,  NY Food Correspondent

PANTRY RECIPE  thanks, Debbie

what I loved to do when I was younger... I'd do it again if I could...

CROCKPOT RECIPE  thanks, Carol

raining again.... yeah!

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.

the downpours continue today

COPYCAT RECIPE  thanks, Jenny
such cute little flower pots are sold for one's herbs

RETRO RECIPE  thanks, Michele

chill your muffin batter in the fridge overnight - they'll cook better

SWEETS RECIPE  thanks, Vicky

Fruit Salad in a Light Orange Sauce

he was so scared of the thunder & lightning - now, just wants to sit in bed

ICE POP  thanks, Michelle
these ducks must be a couple?

ADULT COLORING











FUN  thanks, 
Find a pair of skis hidden amongst the parasols 

answer:


 
Michelangelo Buonarotti was only 23 years old when he created the famous Pietà. A French cardinal commissioned the work and it took Michelangelo only two years to complete (1498-1500). It was made from a single block of Carrara marble and it's the only sculpture the artist ever signed.

CRAFTS  thanks, Miriam

momma goose looks after her babies


CHILDREN'S CORNER  thanks, Iris


PUZZLE
Cat Cooling Off Jigsaw Puzzle

his computer was purrrrrrrrrrrrring

WORD SEARCH


accompany
arrive

blend
bother
burst

church
continue
courage		drama

example

faint
fight
fresh		harmony
hearts

lines
lover

manage
melody
message		ornate

partner
portion
prior

recover
remembrance
role		screen
state

together

whether
wound


ooops

SUDOKU .. medium


solution:




that cat copies everything that I do!!!!

ICE BREAKER  thanks, Kris
You can use 'ice breaker questions' to build a report, 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. 

Serious Question Here, Do You Count Your Steps?

just one more little tummy rub pweese!!!

QUOTE  thanks, Michele

and again, for Long Lake NY - ouch!

CLEVER  

EYE OPENER  thanks, Stella

I think that the cat wants to come in....


Tag! You're 'it'....


A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. The soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things. -Amelia Earhart, aviator (24 Jul 1897-1937)


OPTICAL ILLUSION

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