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August 27th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Baculus of Sorrento Caesarius of Arles Decuman Gebhard of Constance Euthalia John of Pavia Lycerius (or: Glycerius, Lizier) Máel Ruba (or Rufus) (Scotland) Margaret the Barefooted Monica of Hippo, mother of Augustine of Hippo Narnus Our Lady of La Vang Phanourios of Rhodes Rufus and Carpophorus Syagrius of Autun Thomas Gallaudet and Henry Winter Syle (Episcopal Church) August 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Independence Day (Republic of Moldova), celebrates the independence of Moldova from the USSR in 1991. Lyndon Baines Johnson Day (Texas, United States) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Crab Soup Day International Lottery Day National Just Because Day National Petroleum Day National Pots De Creme Day National Banana Lovers Day World Rock Paper Scissors Day National Tug of War Day International Bat Night Rod Wave’s Birthday Savannah James’s Birthday Mase’s Birthday Mario Barrett’s Birthday Lyndon B. Johnson’s Birthday Calvin Millan’s Birthday Aaron Paul’s Birthday Fun Observances The Duchess Who Wasn't Day The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day on August 27 celebrates the life, times and works of Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford. Born in 1855, Hungerford wrote anonymously under the pen name, The Duchess. She is most well known for her book Molly Bawn. It is unclear why August 27 was chosen by the unknown creators of this unofficial holidays to honor Hungerford, but some people speculate that the day is called the Duchess Who Wasn’t Day because of the anonymity in which Hungerford spent her life as a writer. Anonymous Female Writers History is full of women writers who spent their lives writing and publishing books and novels anonymously. This was because in the past, it was believed that women could not write. Books published under a female name were either rejected for publication or did not do well in the bookstores. This forced talented writers like Hungerford to publish under pen names or male sounding names. Some examples of now famous authors who wrote under pseudonyms because they were women are: the Brontë sisters, who wrote under the names Currer Bell (Charlotte), Ellis Bell (Emily), and Acton Bell (Anne); Jane Austen, who wrote as The Lady; and Mary Ann Evans, who wrote Middlemarch as George Elliot. The Dutchess Who Wasn't Day also celebrates these and many other women authors who were unable to be themselves because of societal constraints. How to Celebrate? Celebrate the day by reading some of Hungerford’s work. In addition to Molly Bawn, her other works include A Little Rebel, Phyllis and Faith and Unfaith. Read books by other anonymous women authors and read about their lives as women trying to break societal expectations of what they could and could not do. Did You Know... ...that Hungerford is attributed for making the phrase “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” famous? *** At the nudist colony for communists, two men are sitting on the front porch. One turns to the other and says, "I say, have you read Marx?" The other replies, "Yes … I believe it's these wicker chairs." *** It had been a long time—seven years to be exact—since my friend Brian had been to see his doctor. So the nurse told him that if he wanted to make an appointment, he would have to be reprocessed as a new patient. "Okay," said Brian, "reprocess me." "I'm sorry," she told him. "We're not accepting any new patients." *** Ever wonder what medical personnel scribble on those clipboards attached to the foot of the bed? Here are some incredible comments taken from hospital charts: "The patient refused autopsy." "The patient has no previous history of suicides." "She has had no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night." "She is numb from her toes down." "Patient has two teenage children but no other abnormalities." "Discharge status: Alive but without my permission." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I am late to the show, I don't want to pick at the bones of what has already been said. So off on a tangent(again), and to keep this update going. Exultant may refer to: Exultant (novel), a science-fiction novel USS Exultant (AM-441), an Aggressive-class minesweeper USS Exultant (AMc-79), an Accentor-class minesweeper Exultant - Wikipedia

(A potential 'Word of the Day'?)

August 26th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia (Eastern Orthodox Church) Alexander of Bergamo (Roman Catholic Church) Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá David Lewis Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier des Ages Blessed John Paul I Mariam Baouardy (Melkite Greek Catholic Church) Melchizedek Our Lady of Częstochowa Simplicius, Constantius and Victorinus Teresa Jornet Ibars Zephyrinus August 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Herero Day (Namibia) Heroes' Day (Namibia) Repentance Day (Papua New Guinea) Women's Equality Day (United States) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Janmashtami Late Summer Bank Holiday National Cherry Popsicle Day National Day of Repentance National Heroes Day of Philippines National Heroes' Day National Spark the World Day National Toilet Paper Day National WebMistress Day Summer Bank Holiday (England and Wales) Macaulay Culkin’s Birthday King Cid’s Birthday Mother Teresa’s Birthday Keke Palmer’s Birthday John Mulaney’s Birthday James Harden’s Birthday Dylan O'Brien’s Birthday Ayla Woodruff’s Birthday Lil Tecca’s Birthday Chris Pine Melissa McCarthy ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Aug 26th, 2024 - Fri Aug 30th, 2024 National Composites Week Fun Observances Dog Appreciation Day August 26 is Dog Day or Dog Appreciation Day, a day to appreciate your best friend on four legs. Founded in 2004 by pet and family lifestyle expert and animal behaviorist Colleen Paige, the day honors dogs for all that they do to enrich our lives and communities. The holiday also aims to raise awareness about dog adoption and the importance of providing rescue dogs with a safe and loving environment. Man's Best Friend Often known as man's best friend, dogs were the first animals to be domesticated by humans and they were often used for guarding property, herding stock, and for hunting game. Today, dogs are used as companions and are considered to be a member of the family in many parts of the world. The unofficial holiday is also sometimes called World Dog Day, National Dog Appreciation Day, or International Dog Day. How to Celebrate? Adopt a dog and give it a loving home. If you have a dog, treat them with their favorite treats. If you are unable to have a dog in your family, celebrate the day by donating your time and money to the local animal and dog shelter. Did You Know… …that Dalmatians are born without any spots? Their characteristic spots appear as they grow older. *** The public safety officer came up to a large mob of people outside a department store and asked, “What’s happening?” A mall officer replied, “These people are waiting to get the new Barbie doll.” The public safety officer shook his head and muttered, “Who can resist a Barbie queue?” *** A termite walks into a bar and says, "Where is the bar tender?" *** I put all my spare cash into an origami business. It folded. *** Did you hear about the mathematician who was afraid of negative numbers? He'd stop at nothing to avoid them. *** Someone sent ten different puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did. *** “How is your long distance relationship going?” “So far, so good.” *** Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, but when they lit a fire in the craft it sank -- proving once and for all that you can't have your kayak and heat it, too. *** In ancient Rome, deli workers were told that they could eat anything they wanted during the lunch hour. Anything, that is except the smoked salmon. Thus were created the world's first anti-lox breaks. *** Confucius say, man who runs behind car will get exhausted, but man who runs in front of car will get tired. *** Q: With pointed fangs I sit and wait; with piercing force I crunch out fate; grabbing victims, proclaiming might; physically joining with a single bite. What am I? A: A stapler *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I for one, don't mind it at all!! Between all the on going conflicts in the world and the upcoming, nail biting US election?? I will enjoy this tear, while it lasts. In keeping with the reason for this blog, I offer you, two(2) viewing choices: - Sites where you can find as much or as little as you want on our word of today - ELATED elated meaning: Extremely happy and overjoyed emotionally - OneLook - A site where, if you really do not want to use the word - ELATED, it offers you, 555 possible synonyms instead. Talk about not having to repeat yourself, anytime soon! elated meaning: Extremely happy and overjoyed emotionally - OneLook

August 25th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Æbbe of Coldingham Aredius Genesius of Arles Genesius of Rome Ginés de la Jara (or Genesius of Cartagena) Gregory of Utrecht Joseph Calasanz Louis IX of France Blessed Ludovicus Baba Blessed Ludovicus Sasada Blessed Luis Sotelo Menas of Constantinople Blessed Miguel de Carvalho Patricia of Naples Blessed Pedro Vásquez Thomas de Cantilupe (or of Hereford) August 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Songun (North Korea) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Uruguay from Brazil in 1825. Soldier's Day (Brazil) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) National Banana Split Day National Park Service Founders Day National Secondhand Wardrobe Day National Whiskey Sour Day Social Justice Sunday Pony Express Day Gene Simmons’s Birthday China Anne McClain’s Birthday Blake Lively’s Birthday Billy Ray Cyrus’s Birthday Andrew Hussie’s Birthday Tim Burton’s Birthday Sean Connery’s Birthday Alexander Skarsgård ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Aug 25th, 2024 - Mon Aug 26th, 2024 Notting Hill Carnival Sun Aug 25th, 2024 - Mon Aug 31st, 2024 Be Kind To Humankind Week Sun Aug 25th, 2024 - Mon Sep 2nd, 2024 Burning Man Festival Fun Observances Kiss and Make Up Day August 25 is Kiss and Make Up Day, a day to let go of resentment, grudges, anger, and indignation. The unofficial holiday encourages people to make up and reconcile with anyone they are estranged with - at work, school, or in their family. Conflict is one of the biggest truths in life. No matter how much we may try, disagreements are a big part of our relationships with others. Most of the times, these differences can be easily set aside and forgotten. Sometimes, however, arguments and misunderstandings can take an ugly turn, estranging and isolating people from each other. Kiss and make up is an English language idiom that means to forgive someone and be friends again with them. A Second Chance Kiss and Make Up Day provides a second chance - it is a day to set aside all difference and let people in our lives know that despite all the quarrels and the disagreements, they mean a lot to us. How to Celebrate? Staying angry with a loved one can be harmful not only to a relationship but to one’s own mental and physical health. So, take this day to let go of all the anger and make up with someone you have quarreled with. Did You Know... ...that in many cultures kissing on the cheek is a sign of respect and friendship? *** When a music student brought his French horn to my shop for repair, he complained that the instrument “felt stuffy” and he couldn’t blow air through it. It’s not unusual to find partial blockages in brass instruments if small items get lodged in the tubing, but when I tested the instrument, the horn was completely blocked. After much probing and prodding, a small tangerine dropped out of the bell. “Oh,” said the musician when I handed him the fruit. Seeing the bewildered look on my face, he explained, “My mom used the horn for a cornucopia in a Thanksgiving centerpiece.” *** A Briton flies into Australia 
and is asked by the immigration 
officer, “Do you have any felony 
convictions?” The Briton replies, “Sorry. I didn’t realize that was still a requirement.” *** I had spent the late winter months waiting impatiently for signs of spring. When the first warm, sunny Saturday arrived, I eagerly unlocked the storm door and stepped onto our patio deck. I was pleased by the sight of green sprouts and the sounds of singing birds. More than anything else, I delighted in the sweet aroma of the spring air. Knocking on the kitchen window, I beckoned to my wife to join me in enjoying the pleasures of the season. She quietly brought me back to earth when she reminded me that I was standing over the dryer vent, inhaling the scent of fabric softener. *** We had just finished tucking our five kids into bed when three-year-old Billy began to wail. Turns out, he had accidentally swallowed a penny and was sure he was going to die. Desperate to calm him, my husband palmed a penny that he had in his pocket and pretended to pull it from Billy’s ear. Billy was delighted. In a flash, he snatched it from my husband’s hand, swallowed it, and demanded, “Do it again!” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Enough said on blissful. I blame you, drpaladin, for sending me off on yet another nostalgic trip down memory lane(thank you). Seeing those words, a light went on, from over sixty years ago. I can hear the voice(loud and clear), picture the faces and scenes, crystal/sharp as is if I watched them only yesterday. You made this a really happy and great day for me, thank you ever so much. You said, 'try to look up' and in my mind I heard, 'look way up and I'll call Rusty' . Friendly Giant Beginning and Ending - YouTube

August 24th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Abbán of Ireland Aurea of Ostia Bartholomew the Apostle (Roman Catholic, Anglican) Jeanne-Antide Thouret Maria Micaela Desmaisieres Massa Candida (Martyrs of Utica) Owen (Audoin) August 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Flag Day (Liberia) Independence Day or Den' Nezalezhnosti, celebrates the independence of Ukraine from the Soviet Union in 1991. International Strange Music Day National Waffle Day (United States) Nostalgia Night (Uruguay) Willka Raymi (Cusco, Peru) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Kobe Bryant Day Melaka Governor's Birthday National Emory Day National Knife Day National Peach Pie Day National SKAM Artist Day Pride Cymru Vesuvius Day William Wilberforce Day International Cosplay Day Rupert Grint’s Birthday Catherine Paiz’s Birthday Dave Chappelle’s Birthday Chad Michael Murray’s Birthday Callum The Dragon’s Birthday Vince McMahon ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Aug 24th, 2024 - Sun Aug 25th, 2024 International Bat Night Fun Observances Pluto Demoted Day Pluto Demoted Day on August 24 commemorates the day in 2006 when Pluto's status was downgraded from a full sized planet to a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, Pluto was the Solar System's 9th planet for 76 years. Given the name of the ancient Greek ruler of the underworld, Pluto was named by an 11-year-old girl called Venetia Burney. 250 Year Orbit Because Pluto is very far from us - on average it is about 6 billion kilometers (4 billion miles) from Earth, little is known about the dwarf planet. In size, Pluto has a diameter of about 2250 kilometers (1400 miles), which is about two-thirds the size of Earth's Moon. Pluto's orbit is highly eccentric. In other words, its orbit around the Sun is not perfectly circular. This means that the distance between it and the Sun varies over time. It takes Pluto about 250 Earth years to orbit once around the Sun, and about 6.5 Earth days to make a full rotation around its axis. Demotion to Dwarf Planet The IAU defines a planet as a celestial body that "orbits around the Sun, has a nearly round shape and has cleared the neighborhood around its orbit." Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet because it does not meet the third criteria to be a full-sized planet. It is not the dominant object on its orbit around the Sun - other bodies can be found in the region around its neighborhood. How to Celebrate? Celebrate Pluto's previous status as a planet by spendings some time in the day reading about planets and their characteristics. Have children? Take them on a visit to your local planetarium and introduce them to the joys of astronomy. Teach them everything you know about the Solar System and about planets. Maybe you could make a model of the Solar System with them in order to understand how it works? Learn more about dwarf planets and other astronomical objects like comets, asteroids and meteor showers. Did You Know… …that Pluto has 5 moons: Charon, Kerberos, Nix, Hydra, and Styx? *** My nephew, a flight attendant, split the back of his pants one day during a flight. To save embarrassment, he decided to work in front of the beverage cart, facing forward. The arrangement worked perfectly until he got to the last row and a passenger leaned over to him and said in a low voice, "Your fly is open." *** Security and peace of mind were part of the reason we moved to a gated community. Both flew out the window the night I called a local pizza shop for a delivery. "I'd like to order a large pepperoni, please," I said, then gave him the address of our condominium. "We'll be there in about half an hour," the kid at the other end replied. "Your gate code is still 1238, right?" *** My sister Darlene has the courage—but not always the skills—to tackle any home-repair project. For example, in her garage are pieces of a lawn mower she once tried to fix. So I wasn't surprised the day my other sister, Jesse, and I found Darlene attacking her vacuum cleaner with a screwdriver. "I can't get this thing to cooperate," she explained. "Why don't you drag it out to the garage and show it the lawn mower?" Jesse suggested. *** I hide photos on my computer of me petting animals at the zoo, in 
a file named Fireworks and vacuums so my dog won’t find them. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

We have gone through some extremes of late, which is a good thing, no? Is it not said that, variety is the spice of life. From a word that was thought dead and buried. One with a singular, meaning, to justify its' existence. One that came to life from the mind of a politician, shortly before I was born? Then we have the word of today, 'euphoric'. Most sites, list it with two(2) adjective meanings, however my choice was/is the one that lists: adjective (11) as in beatific as in blissful as in dithyrambic as in ecstatic as in elated as in exhilarated as in high as in intoxicated as in jubilant as in overjoyed as in rapturous adverb (1) as in on cloud nine 256 Synonyms & Antonyms for EUPHORIC | Thesaurus.com With all the possible synonyms available, euphoric would not be my first choice. (I will admit I had to look up, dithyrambic)

August 23rd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Battle of Kursk Day (Russia) Christian feast day: Ascelina Asterius, Claudius, and Neon Éogan of Ardstraw Lupus (Luppus) of Novae Philip Benitius Quiriacus and companions, of Ostia Rose of Lima Tydfil Zacchaeus of Jerusalem August 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the National Flag (Ukraine) European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism or Black Ribbon Day (European Union and other countries), and related observances: Liberation from Fascist Occupation Day (Romania) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition National Day for Physicians (Iran) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Cheap Flight Day Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition Find Your Inner Nerd Day Health Unit Coordinators Day National Cuban Sandwich Day National Sponge Cake Day Slavery Remembrance Day Valentino Day Internaut Day Trixie Mattel’s Birthday Rick Springfield’s Birthday River Phoenix’s Birthday Kobe Bryant’s Birthday Jennelle Eliana’s Birthday James Tucker’s Birthday Francesca Reale’s Birthday Badda TD’s Birthday William Ernest Henley’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri Aug 23rd, 2024 - Tue Aug 27th, 2024 World Water Week Fri Aug 23rd, 2024 - Fri Aug 30th, 2024 National Coconut Week Fun Observances Ride Like the Wind Day August 23 is Ride Like the Wind Day, a day to well, ride like the wind if you can. The day also commemorates the first time the Kremer Prize was awarded in 1977. The prize is awarded to people who pioneer human powered flight. Human powered flights are aircraft that use human muscle power to run. Due to technological issues - they are unable to fly for long distances or for a considerable amount of time - human powered flights are usually flown for experimental and recreational purposes. The first authenticated human powered flight that was successful in taking off and flying for a significant distance took place in 1961. Derek Piggott, a glider pilot in the British Royal Air Force flew Southampton University's Man Powered Aircraft on November 9, 1961, for about 600 meters. Running Away The holiday is a play on the English language phrase run like the wind, which means to run very fast. It is sometimes used in the context of running away from someone or something - the 1980 song Ride Like the Wind, by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, recounts the story of an outlaw who runs away to Mexico to avoid punishment. Ride like the wind is also sometimes used to refer to the act of doing things without purpose. Just like the wind can change direction at any time, someone riding like the wind can change the course of their lives without any warning and do things without any rhyme or reason. How to Celebrate? Learn more about the history and science of human powered flight. Take flying lessons and ride like the wind. Take your bike out for a spin and feel the wind in your hair. Did You Know… …that Jacqueline Cochran was the first woman to break the sound barrier on May 18, 1953? *** When I enlisted in my teens, I took up smoking cigars to make myself look more mature. Did it work? Well, one time, as I proudly puffed away at our NCO club, an older 
sergeant growled, “Hey, kid, your candy bar’s on fire.” *** Sign above the toilet in a women’s latrine at Camp Ripley in Minnesota: “If you are reading this sign while using this latrine, you are in the wrong one.” *** Few civilians know what a quartermaster does. So during my aircraft carrier’s Family Day, I demonstrated a procedure called semaphore—I grabbed my flags and signaled an imaginary ship. Then I asked a little girl, “Now do you know what I do?” She said, “You’re a cheerleader.” *** Q: Why should the number 288 never be mentioned? A: It's two gross. *** I put my root beer in a square glass. Now it's just beer. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

@drpaladin - sneaky, very sneaky, well done good sir! (you two would make a good tag team). @Myr - nice reaction time.

Still haven't had my first coffee, in case you notice any no, no(s) on my part. So getting straight to the point, Xanthic adjective Having to do with a yellow color Being yellow, colored with yellow, or of a yellow hue (especially of flowers) taken from: Xanthic - Meaning, Examples - Xanthic in a sentence The above seems to cover it all, nicely. (note to @Myr , check your day date)

(The last one is a repeat but funny, worth a second time around)

August 22nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Guinefort, the holy greyhound, feast day traditionally.[53] Immaculate Heart of Mary (Roman Catholic calendar of 1960) Queenship of Mary August 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which National Heroes' Day (Philippines) can fall, while August 28 is the latest; celebrated on the fourth Monday in August. Flag Day (Russia) Madras Day (Chennai and Tamil Nadu, India) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Folklore Day International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief National Bao Day National Burger Day National Pecan Torte Day National Surgical Oncologist Day National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day National Tooth Fairy Day Never Bean Better Day Rainbow Baby Day World Plant Milk Day Daffodil Day National Eat A Peach Day Claude Debussy’s Birthday Liane Valenzuela’s Birthday Morgan Adams’s Birthday LaMelo Ball’s Birthday Layne Staley’s Birthday Kristen Wiig’s Birthday Keith Powers’s Birthday Dua Lipa’s Birthday Yvie Oddly’s Birthday Tori Amos’s Birthday Chuck Brown’s Birthday Gary Grice James Corden Fun Observances Be An Angel Day August 22 is Be An Angel Day. Established in 1993 by Jaune Howard Feldman, the day encourages people to be angels to those in need. In many religions, angels are supernatural spirits that are thought to be responsible for protecting humans. The day reminds us that even though we can't be actual angels, we can emulate the kindness they are known for. Being kind and good to our fellow human beings is not hard - all we need to do is to stop thinking about ourselves for a while (or a day) and to think about how we can make the world a nicer and kinder place. How to Celebrate? Be kind to others. Do something to help a stranger. Do random acts of kindness without any expectations of reciprocation. For example, give up your seat on the bus or train to someone else, pay for the coffee the person behind you may buy at the coffee shop, or leave a small gift in your neighbor's mailbox. Volunteer your time and money to a charitable organization. Do something that will bring a smile to the face of people. If you know of someone who is going through a difficult time, give them your support and let them know that you are there for them. Help them out in their difficult times. If someone is being an angel to you, thank them, and let them know that their kindness is being appreciated. Did You Know… …that Angelology is the theological study of angels?Be An Angel Day Observances *** Why did I get divorced? Well, last week was my birthday. My wife didn't wish me a happy birthday. My parents forgot and so did my kids. I went to work and even my colleagues didn't wish me a happy birthday. As I entered my office, my secretary said, "Happy birthday, boss!" I felt so special. She asked me out for lunch. After lunch, she invited me to her apartment. We went there and she said, "Do you mind if I go into the bedroom for a minute?" "Okay," I said. She came out 5 minutes later with a birthday cake, my wife, my parents, my kids, my friends, & my colleagues all yelling, "SURPRISE!!!" while I was waiting on the sofa... naked. *** The Lone Ranger woke to see his tent blown away by a tornado. He declared, "Tonto, we’re not in canvas anymore." *** People’s parents actually give them sage advice, like “Do what you love, and the money will follow” or “The early bird gets the worm.” All I remember is “Don’t fill up on bread.” *** A lawyer e-mailed a client: “Dear Jennifer: Thought I saw you on the street the other day. Crossed over to say hello, but it wasn’t you, so I went back. One tenth of an hour: $30.” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** An African or European swallow? *** *** Speed Bump *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Well played sir, well played. Literally, hoisted with my own petard(poetic justice). When I looked up Gobbledygook, I was redirected to Gibberish. Gibberish - Wikipedia 1st extract from: Gibberish, also known as jibber-jabber or gobbledygook, is speech that is (or appears to be) nonsense: ranging across speech sounds that are not actual words,[1] pseudowords, language games and specialized jargon that seems nonsensical to outsiders.[2] "Gibberish" is also used as an imprecation to denigrate or tar ideas or opinions the user disagrees with or finds irksome, a rough equivalent of "nonsense", "folderol", "balderdash", or "claptrap". The implication is that the criticized expression or proposition lacks substance or congruence, as opposed to being a differing view. The related word jibber-jabber refers to rapid talk that is difficult to understand.[3] 2nd extract from: The term gobbledygook was coined by Maury Maverick, a former congressman from Texas and former mayor of San Antonio.[19] When Maverick was chairman of the Smaller War Plants Corporation during World War II, he sent a memorandum that said: "Be short and use plain English. ... Stay off gobbledygook language."[20][21] Maverick defined gobbledygook as "talk or writing which is long, pompous, vague, involved, usually with Latinized words." The allusion was to a turkey, "always gobbledygobbling and strutting with ridiculous pomposity."[22][23] (The entire article makes for some interesting reading, if I do say so myself)

August 21st 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian Feast Day: Abraham of Smolensk (Eastern Orthodox Church) Euprepius of Verona Maximilian of Antioch Our Lady of Knock Pope Pius X Sidonius Apollinaris August 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Ninoy Aquino Day (Philippines) Youth Day (Morocco) World Senior Citizen's Day Observances (click on the day or week for details) International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Internet Self-Care Day JUVÉDERM® Day National Brazilian Blowout Day National Report Upcoding Fraud Day National Finance Brokers Day Poet’s Day Timmy Thick’s Birthday Piper Rockelle’s Birthday Sadie Crowell’s Birthday Kenny Rogers’s Birthday Kyle Creek’s Birthday Kacey Musgraves’s Birthday Kelis’s Birthday Joe Strummer’s Birthday Hayden Panettiere’s Birthday Usain Bolt’s Birthday Bo Burnham’s Birthday Alexandra Cooper’s Birthday Garrett Powell’s Birthday Sergey Brin Fun Observances Spumoni Day August 21 is Spumoni Day, so treat yourself to a slice (or two) of the delicious layered Italian ice cream dessert. Originating in Naples, Italy, Spumoni is a dessert made of layers of ice cream that are mixed with candied fruits, whipped cream, and nuts. Served in slices, spumoni traditionally includes chocolate, pistachio, and cherry flavored ice cream, though sometimes raspberry or strawberry ice cream can be used as a substitute for cherry. Christmas Dessert Popular among Italian immigrants in the United States, Canada, and Argentina, and it is believed that Spumoni was the inspiration for Neapolitan ice cream - the three layered dessert made up of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream. In many parts of the United States, Spumoni is considered a Christmas time dessert and is usually paired with cookies of some kind. The unofficial holiday is also sometimes called National Spumoni Day in the U.S. How to Celebrate? In mood for some ice cream? Why not visit your local ice cream shop for a big slice of spumoni? Can't find spumoni where you are? Don't despair, making spumoni from scratch is easy. All you need is chocolate, pistachio, and cherry ice cream, homemade or store bought, some nuts, candied fruits, and whipped cream. Layer the ice creams mixed with the nuts and fruits and the whipped cream one-by-one in a loaf pan, or any other mold of your choice, and let set. Unmold, slice, and enjoy. Don't forget to share it with family and friends. Did You Know... ...that in Canada, Spumoni Day is celebrated every year on November 13? *** After I warned the nurse taking blood that it would be very hard to find a vein on me, she said, "Don't worry. We've seen worse. Last year we had a girl come in to get a blood test for her marriage license and we had to stick her six times in four places before we got anything." "Yes, I know," I said. "That was me!" *** A client of our optometry business was jubilant after I replaced the scratched, dirty lenses in his eyeglasses with new ones. "This is great!" he said. "I just gained two hours of daylight." *** When my wife was about to have our first baby, we brought a tape recorder to the delivery ward to capture the sounds of the birth, the baby's first cry and our doctor's voice saying, "It's a boy!" or "It's a girl!" We intended to use the tape as a fun message on our answering machine to help announce the birth to friends and relatives. My wife's labor went relatively smoothly and, when it seemed appropriate, I inserted the blank tape and began recording. Shortly thereafter, our baby was born and we all heard the first cry. The doctor held up the baby and, with tape rolling, loudly proclaimed, "Wow, will you look at the scrotum on him!" *** In Top Gun, Tom Cruise’s call sign was the very apt Maverick. In real life, Air Force pilots’ handles are also 
often appropriate—but definitely 
not as cool. Like these: Boomer: Accidentally broke sound barrier over a small town SMAT: Small Man Always Talking Dobber: The simplest tool in the F-16 (a switch in the cockpit) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I got a headache going through the various sites on our word of the day, xenodochial. What I found for the most part was repetitive gobbledygook. Then I came upon, 'An old word for 2024'. Something even I could read and understand. An old word for 2024 - by Jessica Hagy Good morning,

August 20th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Amadour Bernard of Clairvaux Blessed Georg Häfner Heliodorus of Bet Zabdai Maria De Mattias Oswine of Deira Philibert of Jumièges Samuel (prophet) William and Catherine Booth (Church of England) August 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Feast of Asmá’ (Baháʼí Faith, only if Baháʼí Naw-Rúz falls on March 21) Indian Akshay Urja Day (India) Independence Restoration Day (Estonia), re-declaration of the independence of Estonia from the Soviet Union in 1991. Meitei Language Day, also known as Manipuri Language Day, the day on which Meitei (Manipuri) was included in the scheduled languages' list and made one of the official languages of India Revolution of the King and the People (Morocco) Saint Stephen's Day (Hungary) World Mosquito Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Hungary National Day National Bacon Lovers Day National Radio Day International Day of Medical Transporters International Hawaiian Pizza Day Prettyboyfredo’s Birthday Misha Collins’s Birthday Mitch Trubisky’s Birthday HP Lovecraft’s Birthday Meme Bouquet’s Birthday Fred Durst’s Birthday Robert Plant’s Birthday Demi Lovato’s Birthday Ben Barnes’s Birthday Andrew Garfield’s Birthday DJ Blizzard’s Birthday Amy Adams Fun Observances Chocolate Pecan Pie Day Don't wait till the holiday season to treat yourself and your loved ones to the dessert that many believe is southern United States on a plate - chocolate pecan pie. Enjoy a slice or two of this decadent dessert on August 20, or Chocolate Pecan Pie Day. A variant of the pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie is made by baking a mix of pecans, chocolate, eggs, and sugar syrup or honey over a pie crust. A Rich History Considered to be a quintessential southern US dessert and usually served during Thanksgiving and at Christmas time, the pecan pie is thought to have evolved from treacle pies popular during the middle ages in Europe and molasses pies popular in the U.S. during the 19th century. Very little is known about the invention of the pecan pie - no mention of it was made in cookbooks until the early 20th century, but some food historians credit the French in New Orleans for creating it after being introduced to the pecan nut by Native Americans. Healthful Nuts Native to Mexico and the southern United States, pecans are some of the healthiest nuts out there. They are a good source of proteins and magnesium, and are full of antioxidants. They are also known to lower the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer. How to Celebrate? With lots of chocolate pecan pie, of course! With all the health benefits pecans have to offer, you can indulge in a slice or 2 guiltlessly. Make a chocolate pecan pie from scratch and share with your family and friends. Try different variations of this classic. Add a dash of cayenne for a Mexican twist or a splash of bourbon to elevate the flavors. Don't want to make a pie? What about making a chocolate pecan pie cheesecake or a chocolate pecan pie milkshake? Did You Know… …that pecans are technically drupes not nuts? Drupes are fruits where the seeds are covered by the flesh of the fruit. The seed is the edible part of the fruit and is called the pecan nut. Coffee, pistachios, coconuts, and olives are all drupes. *** My husband was driving home from work when he was pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. Two days later—same ticket, same cop. “So,” the officer said, “have you learned anything?” “Yes, I have,” said my husband. “I’ve learned I need to take a different way home from work.” *** Three prisoners broke out 
of their cells and incited a riot. 
After they were caught, the warden asked why they had revolted. “Warden,” said one of the men, “we rebelled because the food is 
awful.” “I see,” said the warden. “But what did you use to break the bars?” “The French toast.” *** A medical student was told to remove the spleen from a cadaver. After he did, he kept poking around. “What are you doing?” asked the professor. The student answered, “I’m looking for the other one.” *** I don’t want to say we eat out a lot, but I’ve noticed that lately when I call my kids for dinner, they run to the car. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

@CarlHoliday You are man after my own heart. I also came across that, Rare Wintry Words one. I am of two(2) thoughts on this, quest of yours! 1st Apricots - Almost everyone knows of or has heard of apricots, so a search gone astray or an overly helpful prompt and voila, Apricity is there?? The question is asked, what the heck is it and yet another search for an answer is logged. Laugh if you want, but it's my theory. 2nd You say no way, to my 1st. Do you realize the number search engines out there and equally vast number of: Word of the Day/Week/Month or whatever out there???????? 79,000 to 105,000 is not so far fetched. I double down on my 'Apricot' theory. Hoping M-W responds to your question and that you pass it on to us. Just want to end I hope with a smile. From 'Fritinancy' Fritinancy: Word of the Week: Apricity An extract from the above; Here is Shea's entry for apricity: Nor is apricity related to apricot. Apricot came to English via a circuitous route winding through Byzantine Greek, Catalan, and Portuguese back to its source in Arabic al-birquq. Here is Shea on the letter B: Yes, I know what Shea said, about apricot, but I still think my 1st choice is the right one,