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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 03 Apr 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 245
    April 3rd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day:
    Agape, Chionia, and Irene Burgundofara Luigi Scrosoppi Richard of Chichester April 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)  
    Observances
    National Chocolate Mousse Day
    World Aquatic Animal Day
    Geologists’ Day
    National Find a Rainbow Day
    Fish Fingers and Custard Day
    National Tweed Day
    Independent Artist Day™
    National Film Score Day
     
    Fun Observances
     World Party Day
    April 3 is World Party Day. Also known as P Day, it is an annually celebrated unofficial holiday that aims to achieve social change and harmony by encouraging people to celebrate life by partying.

    The idea behind the holiday is that the opposite of war and suffering should not be to passively observe peace. Instead, people must actively participate in the celebration of life.
    First in 1996
    The holiday is inspired by the ending of the 1995 novel, Flight: A Quantum Fiction Novel, by Vanna Bonta, where a countdown is set to April 3, 2000 when a worldwide synchronized celebration occurs. The first Party Day was held around the world in 1996.
    How to Celebrate?
    Research suggests that meeting new people from different cultures helps cultivate intercultural understanding and harmony. So why not throw a party for your family and friends and ask them to bring their friends and coworkers along? Organize a block party. Peace begins at home and by being neighborly. Spend time with your neighbors and celebrate your neighborhood. What about partying for a cause? Host a party and have your guests contribute to a cause close to your and your heart. Whatever you do and whoever you party with, remember that you need no excuse to celebrate life and to be good to others. Did You Know…
    …that the use of the word, party, to refer to a gathering where people have a good time dates back to 1922?
     
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    The first Sunday after my husband and I bought a new car, we parked it in the last row of the church lot, not wanting to be ostentatious. While talking with friends, my husband, Byron, accidentally hit the panic button on his electronic key. Immediately our car's horn blared and its lights flashed.

    Watching Byron fumble with the button, his friend teased, "Wouldn't it have been in better taste to put a few lines in the church bulletin?"
     
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    Everything is expensive in the upscale resort town where we live, and part of what you pay for is attitude. I realized this after I bought a couple pounds of hamburger at the fancy market on Main Street.

    When I was taking the meat out of the bag at home, I noticed the label, "Ground Charles."
     
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    Our office building's only elevator was acting up. When I rode it to the lobby on my way to lunch, the door refused to open. Trying not to panic, I hit the emergency button, which triggers an automatic call to the repair service.

    Through the speaker in the elevator, I heard the call going through and then a recorded announcement: "The area code of the number you dialed has been changed. The new area code is 810. Please hang up and dial again."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 02 Apr 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 244
    April 2nd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Abundius of Como[40] Amphianus of Lycia[41] Æbbe the Younger[42] Bronach of Glen-Seichis (Irish martyrology)[43] Francis of Paola[44] Francisco Coll Guitart[45] Henry Budd (Anglican Church of Canada)[46] Nicetius of Lyon[47] Pedro Calungsod[48] Theodosia of Tyre[49] Urban of Langres[50] April 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) International Children's Book Day (International) Thai Heritage Conservation Day (Thailand) Unity of Peoples of Russia and Belarus Day (Belarus) World Autism Awareness Day (International)[51]  
    Observances
    National DIY Day
    National Ferret Day
    International Firewalk Day
    National Love Your Produce Manager Day
    National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
    Tangible Karma Day
    International Pillow Fight Day
    National Handmade Day
    National Love Our Children Day
    International Fact-Checking Day
     
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    When my wife and I were vacationing in the eastern part of our state, our car's license plate was stolen. We planned to go to a local office for a replacement, but then we discovered that our registration had expired. The new one was at home in a pile of mail.

    After much thought, we came up with a solution. Taping a sign over the empty license-plate space on the rear of the vehicle, we made the eight-hour trip home safely. Not a single state trooper stopped us, but many passing motorists took great pains to honk and wave at us.

    Our sign read "Just Married!"
     
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    As a fund-raiser, the chemistry club designed and sold T-shirts. Written across the front were our top "Stupid Chemistry Sayings":

    • Have yourself a Merry Little Bismuth

    • What do you do with dead people? Barium

    • You stupid boron!

    • We hope your year is very phosphorous.   ***
     
    My father began teaching business classes at the local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on banking. During the course of his lecture, the subject of ATMs came up, and he mentioned that, on average, most machines contain only about $1,500 at a given time.

    Just then a man in the back raised his hand. "I'm not trying to be disrespectful," he told my father, "but the machine I robbed had about $5,000 in it."
     
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    Touring Ireland's countryside with a group of travel writers, we passed an immaculate cemetery with hundreds of beautiful headstones set in a field of emerald green grass. Everyone reached for their cameras when the tour guide said the inventor of the crossword puzzle was buried there. He pointed out the location, "Three down and four across."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 01 Apr 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 243
    April 1st 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Cellach of Armagh Hugh of Grenoble Frederick Denison Maurice (Episcopal Church (USA)) Mary of Egypt Melito of Sardis Nuno Álvares Pereira Tewdrig Theodora Walric, abbot of Leuconay April 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Iranian Islamic Republic Day (Iran) falls on this day if the Vernal Equinox falls on March 21. Veneralia was held on April 1 during Ancient Rome; however, this date does not lock into the modern Gregorian calendar. April Fools' Day[41] Odisha Day (Odisha, India) Arbor Day (Tanzania) Civil Service Day (Thailand) Cyprus National Day (Cyprus) Edible Book Day Fossil Fools Day Kha b-Nisan, the Assyrian New Year (Assyrian people)  
    Observances
    Fun Day
    Poet in a Cupcake Day
    National One Cent Day
    Reading Is Funny Day
    National Sourdough Bread Day
    Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action
    Hospital Admitting Clerks Day
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
    Fun at Work Day
    Have double the fun on April 1, because it is not only April Fool’s Day but it is also Fun at Work Day.

    Sometimes celebrated on January 28, the day encourages people to add some fun to their workday.
    How to Celebrate?
    Here are some ideas on what you can do to make work fun on Fun at Work Day or any other day:
    Bake goodies and bring them for your colleagues. Play harmless pranks on your colleagues and coworkers. Watch Office Space or a few episodes of The Office at work. With the consent of your supervisor, spend some time playing board games at work. Did You Know…
    …that studies have shown that a person's perception of time changes when they are having fun? According to these studies, having fun can help pass the time faste
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     Walk to Work Day
    Years of medical research has shown that walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy and keep your body in shape. So, once a year, why not take the doctor’s advice and walk to work on Walk to Work Day?

    Walk to Work Day, an unofficial holiday, occurs on various dates in different countries. In the United States, the day is annually observed on the first Friday of April.
    This event is different from the American Heart Association’s National Walk to Work Day, which is held on the first Wednesday of April.
    How to Celebrate?
    Wear comfortable walking shoes and walk to work. If you are unable to walk to work, take public transport instead and then walk from the bus or train stop to your workplace. If you have to drive or take public transport to your workplace, why not walk to your lunch instead. Not in the United States, do not worry! You can still celebrate the holiday by yourself. Recruit colleagues and friends to walk with you to work. Did You Know...
    ...that an average adult person uses 200 muscles in his or her body to take a step forward?
     
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    One afternoon while I was visiting my library, I noticed a group of preschoolers gathered for story time. The book they were reading was "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly." After the librarian finished the first page, she asked the children, "Do you think she'll die?"

    "Nope," a little girl in the back said. "I saw this last night on 'Fear Factor.' "
     
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    On the afternoon of Administrative Professionals Day, my co-worker and I finally found the time to get gifts for our secretaries. While at the store, my colleague noticed my disappointment when I discovered the shop didn't provide gift wrapping. "What's wrong?" he asked.

    "They won't wrap the gifts for us," I answered.

    "No problem," he said quickly. "I'll ask my secretary to do it."
     
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    Our copier was on the fritz so I put a note on it: "Service has been called." When the technician told me he had to order parts, I added a second note: "Parts have been ordered."

    During the next five days, when we had to use an older, slower copier on the other side of the building, someone taped a third note to the machine: "Prayers have been said."
     
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    When my printer's type began to grow faint, I called a local repair shop, where a friendly man informed me that the printer probably needed only to be cleaned. Because the store charged $50 for such cleanings, he told me, I might be better off reading the printer's manual and trying the job myself.

    Pleasantly surprised by his candor, I asked, "Does your boss know that you discourage business?"

    "Actually it's my boss's idea," the employee replied sheepishly. "We usually make more money on repairs if we let people try to fix things themselves first."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 31 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 242
    March 31st 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Cesar Chavez Day (United States) Christian feast day Abdas of Susa Acathius of Melitene (Eastern Orthodox Church) Anesius and companions Benjamin Balbina John Donne (Anglican Communion, Lutheran) March 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis (Azerbaijan) Freedom Day (Malta) International Transgender Day of Visibility King Nangklao Memorial Day (Thailand) Thomas Mundy Peterson Day (New Jersey, United States) Transfer Day (US Virgin Islands) World Backup Day  
    Observances
    National Crayon Day
    Eiffel Tower Day
    National Cream Cheese Frosting Day
    Manatee Appreciation Day
    National Clams on the Half Shell Day
    National Farm Workers Day
    National Prom Day
    National Tater Day
     
    Fun Observances
      Bunsen Burner Day
    Bunsen Burner Day on March 31 celebrates the inventor of the Bunsen Burner, German chemist Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen.

    The most important contribution of Robert Bunsen, one that changed chemistry labs all over the world, was the Bunsen Burner.
    Revolutionized Chemistry
    A staple in all chemistry labs, the Bunsen Burner is a device that uses a flammable gas to produce a hot flame.
    The Bunsen Burner was the precursor to the gas stove many people used in their homes today.
    Photochemistry
    Born on March 31, 1811, Robert Bunsen is thought to be a trailblazer in the field of photochemistry. Photochemistry is a specialized branch of chemistry that looks at the chemical effects of light.
    He was also well-known for his work on the chemistry of arsenic, a chemical element that is used for a variety of purposes including preserving wood, but is also toxic to human beings and animals in larger quantities.
    How to Celebrate?
    Honor your chemistry teachers on this day. Thank them for all the knowledge they have imparted you. Introduce young adults and children in your life to the joys of chemistry. Learn more about the life of Robert Bunsen. Did You Know…
    …that Robert Bunsen also discovered cesium and rubidium with Gustav Kirchhoff? Cesium is one of 5 elements that are liquid at room temperature.
     
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    I was teaching a life-skills class to my high school students one day, and we were discussing the various terms one might encounter in a restaurant. I asked, "What does the phrase 'à la carte' mean?"
    "It means," a student said, "you're in the wrong restaurant."
     
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    When employees of the restaurant where I work attended a fire-safety seminar, we watched a fire official demonstrate the proper way to operate an extinguisher. "Pull the pin like a hand grenade," he explained, "then depress the trigger to release the foam."

    Later, an employee was selected to extinguish a controlled fire in the parking lot. In her nervousness, she forgot to pull the pin.

    Our instructor hinted, "Like a hand grenade, remember?"

    In a burst of confidence, she pulled the pin—and hurled the extinguisher at the blaze.
     
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    When I bought my new Lexus Sport Coupe, my two sons asked me who would inherit it if I met my demise. I pondered the question, then told them if I passed away on an even day, the son born on an even day would get it. If it happened on an odd day, the one born on the odd day would get it.

    A few weekends later, while river rafting with one of my sons, I was tossed out of the boat. As I floated in the rapids, I heard my son yelling, "It's the wrong day!"
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 30 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 241
    March 30th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Blessed Amadeus IX, Duke of Savoy Blessed Maria Restituta Kafka John Climacus Mamertinus of Auxerre Quirinus of Neuss Thomas Son Chasuhn, Marie-Nicolas-Antoine Daveluy (part of The Korean Martyrs) Tola of Clonard March 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Land Day (Palestine) National Doctors' Day (United States) Spiritual Baptist/Shouter Liberation Day (Trinidad and Tobago) School Day of Non-violence and Peace (Spain)  
    Observances
    Manatee Appreciation Day
    National Pencil Day
    World TB-303 Appreciation Day
    Little Red Wagon Day
    National I Am In Control Day
    National Virtual Vacation Day
    Turkey Neck Soup Day
    World Bipolar Day
     
    Fun Observances
      Take a Walk in the Park Day
    Commune with nature and enjoy the bounties it has to offer on Take a Walk in the Park Day.

    Celebrated annually on March 30, the unofficial holiday encourages people to get active and enjoy the physical and mental benefits that come from walking in nature.
    Better Health
    Studies have shown that walking for about 30 minutes a day can have huge health benefits. Walking can not only help burn calories and reduce weight, but can also lower the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancers. It can also increase heart activity and lower blood pressure.
    Reduces Stress and Boosts Mood
    Walking in nature - away from the dust and pollution of streets and cars - can boost moods and reduce stress. Studies have shown that people who hike or walk in green areas tend to be happier than those who don't.
    Take a Walk in the Park Day is also sometimes known as National Take a Walk in the Park Day in the United States.
    How to Celebrate?
    This one's easy. Wear your finest walking shoes, leave your phone behind and breathe in the fresh air as you walk around your local park. Recruit a good friend or a fun family member to accompany you on your walk. What better way to enjoy nature and maintain your health than to share it with a loved one? Did You Know...
    ...that the Northeast Greenland National Park in Greenland is the world's largest national park? Also the world's northern-most park, it covers around 375,000 square miles (972,000 square kilometers) of land.
     
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    Living in a dry county was the bane of my friend Robert's existence. He was complaining to me one day about having to make a 60-mile round trip to get his favorite brand of bourbon. "I buy it by the case," he said.

    "Are you addicted to that stuff?" I asked.

    Robert thought for a second. "I don't know. I've never run out."
     
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    Finishing up our work at a trade show in San Diego, my co-worker Maureen and I decided to go sightseeing across the border in Tijuana, Mexico. While there, we went shopping and bought a few pieces of clay kitchenware. As we crossed back into the United States, a customs official asked if we had anything of value to report.
    "Not really," Maureen replied, digging in her bag for the bean crock she had purchased. Everyone around us froze as she continued, "I only bought a little pot."
     
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    My friend Ann and I were eating at a Chinese restaurant. When an elderly waiter set chopsticks at our places, Ann made a point of reaching into her purse and pulling out her own pair. "As an environmentalist," she declared, "I do not approve of destroying bamboo forests for throwaway utensils."

    The waiter inspected her chopsticks. "Very beautiful," he said politely. "Ivory."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 29 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 240
    March 29th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Berthold Eustace of Luxeuil Gwladys Gwynllyw[17] Hans Nielsen Hauge (Lutheran) John Keble (commemoration, Anglicanism) March 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Boganda Day (Central African Republic) Commemoration of the 1947 Rebellion (Madagascar) National Vietnam War Veterans Day (United States) Day of the Young Combatant (Chile) Youth Day (Taiwan)  
    Observances
    International Mermaid Day
    National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
    Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day
    PayDay It Forward
    World Piano Day
    National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
     
    Fun Observances
     Smoke and Mirrors Day
    Celebrate the magic on Smoke and Mirrors Day. Also sometimes known as Festival of Smoke and Mirrors Day, this unofficial holiday is celebrated annually on March 29.

    Smoke and mirrors is an English language phrase that is used to describe things and actions that are deceptive, manipulative, or lack complete explanation.
    Act of Illusion
    Usually associated with illusionists and magicians, it is thought that the phrase originated from the classic act of illusion where a magician makes objects or people appear or disappear by using smokes and mirrors as a distraction. Because of this, the phrase is often used to refer to actions that distract from the reality or cover up the truth.
    Things That Do Not Exist
    In computing, the term smoke and mirrors is often used to refer to programs that seem to exist, but in reality do not.
    Mirror Magic
    Magic as a performance art has been used to entertain people around the world since ancient times. In smoke and mirror magic tricks, magicians create optical illusions by diverting a spectator's attention away from the actions that create the "magic". Mirrors are also often used to create illusions by manipulating light and using the properties of reflection and refraction. Some of the popular magic tricks using mirrors include the Sphinx and the Vampire. In both tricks, mirrors are used to hide the object, usually the head of a person.
    How to Celebrate?
    Learn some magic tricks and entertain your friends and colleagues. Preferably try to use smoke and mirrors in your tricks. Spend some time learning about how to achieve illusions using mirrors. Did You Know...
    ...that the earliest mirrors used by humans were bodies of dark, still water?
     
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    While on vacation, my wife and I stopped for lunch at a diner. We sat at the counter, right next to the grill. The cook was a young man who was very busy flipping pancakes. Every so often, he would stop and hit the grill with the handle of the spatula. Finally I asked him facetiously, "Does that improve the taste of the pancakes?"

    "No," he replied. "That keeps the handle from falling off."
     
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    Searching in my library for two books by communications expert Deborah Tannen turned into an Abbott and Costello routine. "What's the first book?" the librarian asked.

    "That's Not What I Meant," I said.

    "Well, what did you mean?"

    "That's the title of the book," I explained.

    "Okay." She looked at me a little skeptically. "And the other book?"

    "You Just Don't Understand."

    "Excuse me?"

    I got both books. Eventually.
     
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    Coincidences were flying when a man was arrested and charged with stealing a bird feeder from Cornell University's ornithology laboratory. According to the Associated Press, police charged James Buzzard, 44, who lives on Cardinal Drive in Ithaca, N.Y., with stealing the feeder from the lab on Sapsucker Woods Road.
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 28 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 239
    March 28th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Priscus[149] Pope Sixtus III[150] March 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Serfs Emancipation Day (Tibet)[151] Teachers' Day (Czech Republic[32] and Slovakia)[152]  
    Observances
    National Black Forest Cake Day
    National Weed Appreciation Day
    Respect Your Cat Day
    National Triglycerides Day
    Serfs’ Emancipation Day
    Lady Gaga's Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Something on a Stick Day
    March 28 is Something on a Stick Day. It is a day to have fun with your food and to celebrate delicious and easy-to-eat dishes on a stick.

    In many cultures, snacks and road-side food are served on a stick or a skewer.
    Savory or Sweet
    These snacks are usually chunks of vegetables or meat that are grilled, baked, or fried. Food on a stick can be savory or sweet and can be served hot or cold.
    Meat on a Stick
    Kebabs (kebap or kebob) are some of the most well-known snacks that are cooked and or served on sticks. Usually made of lamb meat, though pork, beef, and chicken can also be used to make the dish, kebabs are eaten around the world as a snack or as a main dish.
    Easy to Handle
    Another favorite food on a stick, typically found at fairs and food markets is a corn dog - a sausage that is dipped in a batter and fried.
    Sweet snacks that are often served on a stick include caramel apples, ice pops, and cotton candy.
    How to Celebrate?
    Throw an everything-on-a-stick-party and serve your guests food and drinks (think popsicles) on a stick. Rethink what you eat daily as dishes on a stick. What about making pancakes on a stick or pies on a stick? Prefer to be healthy? Eat fruit on a stick. Did You Know...
    ...that the ancient Greeks used sticks or skewers to cook their meat?
     
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    Several months ago, my daughter and I had similar virus symptoms. She decided to consult a doctor so as not to lose any more time from her job.

    “I’ll see the doctor,” she said, “and then tell you what’s wrong with us.”

    The next day she called to say, “Guess what, Mom. We’re pregnant!”
     
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    I was editing classified ads for a small-town newspaper when a man called to place an ad. "It should read," he said, "‘Free to good home. Golden retriever. Will eat anything, loves children.’"
     
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    Once while riding the bus to work, I noticed a man at a stop enjoying a cup of coffee. As we approached the stop, he finished drinking and set the cup on the ground. This negligence surprised me, since it seemed to be a good ceramic cup.

    Days later I saw the same man again drinking his coffee at the bus stop. Once again, he placed the cup on the grass before boarding. When the bus pulled away, I looked back in time to see a dog carefully carrying the cup in his mouth as he headed for home.
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 27 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 238
    March 27th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Alexander, a Pannonian soldier, martyred in 3rd century. Amador of Portugal Augusta of Treviso Charles Henry Brent (Episcopal Church (USA)) Gelasius, Archbishop of Armagh John of Egypt Philetus Romulus of Nîmes, a Benedictine abbot, martyred c. 730. Rupert of Salzburg Zanitas and Lazarus of Persia March 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Armed Forces Day (Myanmar) Day of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania (Romania)[25] World Theatre Day (International)  
    Observances
    National Neighbor Day
    International Whisk(e)y Day
    Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day
    World Theater Day
    British Summer Time Begins
    International Scribble Day
    Mothering Sunday in the U.K.
    National Joe Day
    Pretzel Sunday
    Quentin Tarantino's Birthday
     
    Fun Observances
    Spanish Paella Day
    March 27 is Spanish Paella Day. Celebrate this unofficial holiday by cooking this rice and saffron dish.

    Paella is a quintessentially Spanish rice dish that is thought to have originated in the Valencia region of Spain.
    Rice and Saffron
    The dish is typically made of rice, different kinds of beans, and meat. It is flavored with saffron, paprika, and other spices and herbs.
    Different Types
    At least two different versions of the dish exist. Seafood paella replaces the beans and the meat, which is usually chicken, rabbit, or snails, with seafood. Common seafood additions to the seafood paella are lobster, mussels, and shrimp. Mixed paella, on the other hand, includes both meat and seafood.
    Special Pan
    Paella is usually cooked over an open fire in a large shallow steel pan with two handles, also called paella. Tradition has it that diners must eat directly out of the pan.
    How to Celebrate?
    With some paella, of course! Whip up a batch at home or visit your local Spanish restaurant to enjoy this delicious rice dish. If you have always wanted to visit Spain, what better excuse to book your next vacation to the country and sample some local paella? Did You Know…
    …that the paella comes from the Latin word patella, meaning pan?
     
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    Q. There's a one-story house where everything inside is pink: pink walls, pink doors, pink floors, pink ceilings, pink windows, pink curtains, pink chairs, and pink tables. What color are the stairs?
    A. There are none—it's a one-story house!
     
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    Son: What's the difference between love and marriage?
    Father: Love is blind. Marriage is an eye opener.
     
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    A man boards a plane and is seated next to an Air Marshall and his ‘sniffing dog’.  Soon, the plane takes off and the Marshall says, “Sniffer, search.” The dog walks along the aisle, and stops next to a woman. He then returns to his seat and puts a paw on the Marshall’s arm.
    “Good boy,” says the Marshall.
    “What happened?” asks the man.
    “That woman is in possession of marijuana. We’ll arrest her when we land.”
    Once again, Sniffer searches the aisles. He stops beside a man, then returns to his seat, and places two paws on the Marshall’s arm. 
    “That man is carrying cocaine,” the Marshall explains.
    The dog walks up the aisle again, then races back, jumps into his seat, and poops all over it.
    “What’s going on?!” demands the man.
    The Marshall nervously replies, “He just found a bomb!”
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 26 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 237
    March 26th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast days: Castulus Emmanuel and companions Felicitas Harriet Monsell (Church of England) Larissa Ludger Richard Allen (Episcopal Church (USA)) March 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Independence Day and National Day (Bangladesh), celebrates the declaration of independence from Pakistan in 1971. Martyr's Day or Day of Democracy (Mali) Prince Kūhiō Day (Hawaii, United States) Purple Day (Canada and United States) Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel (Eastern Christianity)  
    Observances
     
    Good Hair Day
    National Spinach Day
    Earth Hour
    National Nougat Day
    Live Long and Prosper Day
    Nike Air Max Day
    Wear A Hat Day
     
    Fun Observances
    Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
    March 26 is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. It is a day to think up of a thing, person, animal, phrase, or food and create a holiday to celebrate it.

    The unofficial holiday honors all made-up holidays past, present, and future and encourages people to come up with creative, quirky, offbeat, important, and significant things to celebrate, observe, and commemorate.
    The holiday is also known as National Make up Your Own Holiday Day in the United States.
    Special Days
    A holiday is a special day during the year, when normal, day-to-day activities such as going to school or work or opening up businesses are temporarily interrupted. On these days, other activities such as visiting places of worship, preparing special meals, and decorating homes and places of businesses are encouraged.
    Unofficial and Official
    Holidays can be official or unofficial. Official holidays usually mean that they are sanctioned by the government. Everyone who observes the holiday usually gets the day off from work. Official holidays can be religious, like Christmas, Diwali, Yom Kippur, or Eid al-Fitr; or they can be national, like the country's independence or constitution day. Other official holidays, like New Year's Day or Labor Day, are secular holidays and can be celebrated by people of all religious faiths.
    Fun and Serious Holidays
    Unofficial holidays, on the other hand, are not sanctioned by the government. This means that people usually do not get a day off, nor do businesses or government offices close to celebrate or observe the holiday. Unofficial holidays can include national and global awareness holidays such as UN days, and fun holidays that celebrate trivial, unimportant, and fun things like food, movies, books, and television series.
    How to Celebrate?
    Make up your own holiday, of course! Create a holiday, spread the word and celebrate it when the day comes. If you want to make it official, you may have to talk to your local representative - only an official act of the legislature or government can make a holiday a national day. Did You Know...
    ...that the holiday comes from the Old English word haligdæg, meaning holy day?
     
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    "Daddy," said my 11-year-old daughter, "I think I want to join the Army."

    "Baby," I answered, "I think the Air Force would be a better option for you."

    "But I don't want to be a pilot."

    "You don't have to be a pilot," I told her. "There are other jobs in the Air Force."

    Her answer: "I don't want to be a flight attendant either."
     
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    Think it's easy being a tour guide? VisitBritain, a travel bureau, has compiled these tourist questions.

    "Is Wales closed during the winter?"

    "Why did they build Windsor Castle on the flight path of Heathrow?"

    "Who feeds the Loch Ness monster?"

    "Are there any Sheena Easton museums in Glasgow?"
     
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    10 Quotes About Springtime
    "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party'""
    --Robin Williams


    "The weather here is gorgeous. It's mild and feels like it's in the eighties. The hot dog vendors got confused because of the weather and thought it was spring, so they accidentally changed the hot dog water in their carts."
    --David Letterman


    "In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt."
    --Margaret Atwood


    "If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."
    -- Josh Billings


    "Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into."
    -- Henry Ward Beecher


    "Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes."
    -- Clare Ansberry


    "The earth laughs in flowers."
    -- e e cummings


    "At my age flowers scare me."
    -- George Burns


    "If the English language made any sense, lackadaisical would have something to do with a shortage of flowers."
    -- Doug Larsen


    "A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin."
    -- H. L Mencken  
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 25 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 236
    March 25th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Anniversary of the Arengo and the Feast of the Militants (San Marino) Christian feast days: March 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Christian Saints' days Ælfwold II of Sherborne Barontius and Desiderius Blessed Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas Omelyan Kovch (Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church) Dismas, the "Good Thief" Humbert of Maroilles Quirinus of Tegernsee Cultural Workers Day (Russia) Empress Menen's Birthday (Rastafari) EU Talent Day (European Union) Freedom Day (Belarus)[39] Independence Day, celebrates the start of Greek War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire, in 1821. (Greece) International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (international)[40] International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members (United Nations General Assembly)[40] International Day of the Unborn Child (international) Maryland Day (Maryland, United States) Medal of Honor Day (United States) Mother's Day (Slovenia) New Year's Day (Lady Day) in England, Wales, Ireland, and some of the future United States and Canada from 1155 through 1751, until the Calendar (New Style) Act 1750 moved it to 1 January (and adopted the Gregorian calendar. (The year 1751 began on 25 March; the year 1752 began on 1 January.) NZ Army Day Quarter day (first of four) in Ireland and England. Struggle for Human Rights Day (Slovakia)  
    Observances
    Pecan Day
    National Lobster Newburg Day
    National Dante Day
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
    Waffle Day
    Waffles have, as far as we know, three holidays in the year dedicated to them – On March 11, March 25, and August 24.

    This Waffle Day originated in Sweden.
    Swedish Mistake
    Known as Våffeldagen, legend has it that the holiday was mistakenly created due to a mispronunciation of Vårfrudagen. Vårfrudagen or Our Lady’s Day is a Christian holiday also known as Annunciation.
    Today, many countries around the world celebrate March 25 as Waffle Day.
    Originated in Europe
    Waffles are dough or batter cooked between two hot plates, usually made of iron. The dish is thought to have originated in Europe and is now enjoyed all around the world for breakfast, as a snack, or as dessert.
    Waffle Iron Patent Awarded
    In the United States, Waffle Day is celebrated on August 24. The unofficial holiday commemorates the day in 1869 when the first waffle iron was patented.
    The healthier version, Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day, is celebrated on March 11.
    How to Celebrate?
    With waffles! Make them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Experiment with toppings – make savory waffles instead of sweet waffles. Try the American soul food version of fried chicken and waffles. Have a waffle party and have your family and friends bring their most innovative waffle dish. Did You Know...
    ...that Belgian Waffles were created and introduced to the world for the first time in the United States? Maurice Vermersch introduced them at the 1964 New York World's Fair as the Bel-Gem Waffle.
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    Tolkien Reading  Day
    March 25 is Tolkien Reading Day. Celebrate the unofficial holiday by reading some of your favorite Tolkien books.

    Created in 2003 by the Tolkien Society, the unofficial holiday encourages people to read all of English author, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien’s (J.R.R Tolkien) works.
    Lord of the Rings
    Thought to be one of the world’s most read fantasy writers, J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for his Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy. A sequel to Tolkien's other popular novel, The Hobbit, the LOTR trilogy is set in a fantasy land called the Middle-earth. Middle-earth is a continent on the fictional world called Arda.
    The One Ring
    The trilogy gets its name from the One Ring that the main villain in the books, Dark Lord Sauron, created to rule over the other Rings of Power. These rings - 3 for the Elves, 7 for Dwarves and 9 for Men - were created by Sauron or the elves under Sauron's guidance.
    Downfall of the Villain
    March 25 was chosen as the date for Tolkien Reading Day because it coincides with the date of the downfall of Sauron and Barad-dûr in the Lord of the Rings. Barad-dûr is the fictional tower from which Sauron rules Mordor. In the books, this happens on March 25, 3019 when the Ring falls into the Cracks of Doom.
    How to Celebrate?
    Read any of J.R.R. Tolkien's work. Attend public readings of his works organized by your local Tolkien fan organizations. Host a marathon viewing of the movies based on the books. Did You Know...
    ...that Tolkien was known to speak around 20 languages?
     
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    Fact: We salesmen believe we can sell anything. But my confidence was put to the test recently in a hotel lobby. When the doors to the elevator opened, it was packed with women. I walked in, flashed a broad grin, and said, "Looks like tonight is my lucky night."

    "Don't count on it," said a voice in the back. "We're nuns."
     
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    A guy suffering from a miserable cold begs his doctor for relief. The doctor prescribes pills. But after a week, the guy's still sick. So the doctor gives him a shot. But that doesn't help his condition either.

    "Okay, this is what I want you to do," says the doctor on the third visit. "Go home and take a hot bath. Then throw open all the windows and stand in the draft."

    "I'll get pneumonia!" protests the patient.

    "I know. That I can cure."
     
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    A pirate walks into a bar with a paper towel on his head. The bartender says, "What's with the paper towel?"

    The pirate says, "Arrr! I've got a Bounty on me head!"
     
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    Soon after being transferred to a new duty station, my Marine husband called home one evening to tell me he would be late. "Dirty magazines were discovered in the platoon quarters," he said, "and the whole squad is being disciplined."

    I launched into a tirade, arguing that Marines should not be penalized for something so trivial.

    My husband interrupted. "Honey, when I said ‘dirty magazines,’ I meant the clips from their rifles hadn’t been cleaned."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 24 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 235
    March 24th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Catherine of Vadstena Hildelith of Barking Mac Cairthinn of Clogher Óscar Romero (Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Lutheranism) Paul Couturier (Church of England) Walter Hilton (Church of England) March 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Argentina) International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims[363][364] National Tree Planting Day (Uganda) Student Day (Scientology) World Tuberculosis Day (International)[365]  
    Observances
    Flatmate’s Day
    National Cheesesteak Day
    National Cocktail Day
     
    Fun Observances
    Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
    Celebrate the almost healthy, chewy, and chocolatey snack on March 24 or Chocolate Covered Raisin Day.

    Made by coating raisins with milk, dark, or white chocolate, chocolate covered raisins are a popular movie theater snack in the United States.
    Dried Grapes
    Raisins are dried grapes and are used in many parts of the world for cooking, baking, and as a snack. Usually sun dried, raisins have a high amount of sugar - almost 75% of their weight is sugar. They contain antioxidants, are high in fiber, and have a low glycemic index. They are also known to have blood pressure reducing properties.
    Can Be Healthy
    Chocolate is considered to be a health food, especially when it is not consumed with high amounts of sugar. Eaten in its purest form or with little sugar, chocolate can help reduce risks of stroke, heart disease, and blood pressure. It can also help boost mood and improve eyesight.
    Chocolate covered raisins are sometimes called Raisinets, after a popular brand of chocolate covered raisins.
    Chocolate Covered Holidays
    Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day and Chocolate Covered Anything Day are other holidays that celebrate chocolate covered snacks and food during the year.
    How to Celebrate?
    Make your own chocolate covered raisins. Share the snack with family and friends. Did You Know…
    …that the scientific name for the cacao tree, theobroma cacao, means the food of deities?
     
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    My high-school basketball team was scheduled to play in the district tournament, and when we got there we were all excited to find our pictures and our stats published in the glossy program. My friend Brian Bird, a senior who was having a great season, eagerly searched for his name. But then he threw the program down in disgust, and I figured that there must be some error in his entry.

    Sure enough, his name appeared as "Bird, Brain."
     
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    Desperate for a child, a couple asked their priest to pray for them. "I'm going on sabbatical to Rome," he replied. "I'll light a candle in St. Peter's for you."

    When the priest returned three years later, he found the wife pregnant, tending two sets of twins. Elated, the priest asked to speak to her husband and congratulate him.

    "He's gone to Rome," came the harried reply, "to blow out that candle."
     
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    Today in the markets, helium was up; feathers were down. Paper was stationary. Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow decline. Mining equipment hit rock bottom. The market for raisins dried up. Coca-Cola fizzled. Balloon prices were inflated. And Scott Tissue reached a new bottom.
     
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    Two convicts are working on a chain gang. "I heard the warden's daughter up and married a guy down on cellblock D," the first con says to the other. "The warden's mighty upset about it too."

    "Why?" asks the second prisoner. "Because she married a con?"

    "No. Because they eloped."
     
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    An homage to the " Fifth Element"
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 23 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 233
    March 23rd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Gregory the Illuminator (Episcopal Church) Gwinear Joseph Oriol Ottone Frangipane Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès (Maronite Church) Turibius of Mogrovejo Victorian, Frumentius and Companions March 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Hungarian-Polish Friendship (Hungary and Poland) Day of the Sea (Bolivia) Family Day (South Africa) Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Day (Azerbaijan) Pakistan Day (Pakistan)[41] Promised Messiah Day (Ahmadiyya) World Meteorological Day[42]  
    Observances
    National Melba Toast Day
    National Chip and Dip Day
    Ravenclaw Pride Day
    Atheist Day
    World Maths Day
    National Chia Day
    National Tamale Day
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
    Puppy Day
    March 23 is Puppy Day, a day reserved for recognizing the joy and love that puppies bring to our lives.

    First celebrated in 2006, the unofficial holiday, which is also known as National Puppy Day in the United States, was created by Coleen Paige, an animal behaviorist. The day calls for people to adopt puppies and to work towards putting an end to puppy farms and mills.
    Inhumane Treatment
    Puppy mills are places where dogs are kept and bred for the sole purpose of selling them. Many mills operate under inhumane conditions and treat dogs only as breeding machines. Old or sick dogs, and those that are unable to give birth to puppies are often left loose on the streets to fend themselves or euthanized. Puppy Day shines a light on these conditions and encourages people to adopt their canine family members. By doing so, it reduces the financial incentives that keep puppy mills running.
    Celebrated Many Times a Year
    The deep bond between humans and their furry best friends is celebrated several times in a year. Unofficial annual holidays that are dedicated to the canines in our families include Dog Appreciation Day, Take Your Dog to Work Day, Work Like a Dog Day, and Hug Your Hound Day.
    How to Celebrate?
    If you already have puppies, give them an extra hug on this day and show them how much you love them. If you are thinking of adding one to your family, don’t dilly dally. Go to your nearest adoption center and adopt a puppy today. Don’t have a puppy or prefer to have kittens around? Don’t despair, you can spoil and pamper your furry feline on Hug Your Cat Day. Did You Know…
    ...that a dog’s nose print is as unique as a human’s fingerprint?
    ~~~~~~~
     Proposal Day
    March 23 is Near Miss Day, an annual reminder of the day in 1989 when an asteroid nearly collided with the Earth.

    The 300-meter wide asteroid called 4581 Asclepius flew past the Earth by a distance of about 450,000 miles (684,000 kms) and almost missed striking it by 6 hours. Experts estimate that if the asteroid had hit the Earth, the resulting collision would have released energy equal to about 1000 atom bombs!
    Discovered Days Later
    It is a good thing then that the asteroid wasn't discovered until March 31, 9 days after it had flown by the Earth. Named after the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, was discovered by American astronomers Henry E. Holt and Norman G. Thomas.
    Nothing to Worry About
    Since 1989, several meteoroids and asteroids have buzzed past the Earth from a safe distance. Scientists and astronomers measure the probability of a celestial object colliding with the Earth on two different scales - the Torino Scale and the Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale. According to NASA, there are very few near-Earth objects that have the capacity to hit the Earth and create havoc in the near future.
    Space Rocks
    Asteroids are space rocks that are a by-product of the formation of the Solar System. Found mostly in the asteroid belt – the region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, these celestial objects contain minerals highly coveted by humans.
    How to Celebrate?
    This one's easy. Celebrate the day by celebrating life and all the second chances you have ever been given. Learn more about asteroids and other near-Earth objects. Did You Know...
    ...that asteroids may have killed the dinosaurs?
     
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    Just after my father, who was a career Air Force NCO, passed away, all my brothers and sisters returned home to be with Mom. As we reminisced about my dad, we found ourselves floating from sorrow to laughter as we brought up fond memories of our nomadic military lifestyle. One morning we were discussing what music should be played at the funeral and several hymns were suggested. "But, Mom," my older sister said, "since Daddy was in the Air Force, shouldn't we request the Air Force song?"
    "No, dear," my mother said with a smile. "We are not playing a song with the words 'Off we go into the wild blue yonder' at your father's funeral!"
     
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    When the Second Division set up shop in South Korea, it did so with its slogan proudly displayed at the front gate: "Second to None." A few months later, a South Korean base opened two miles down the road.
    The sign greeting visitors read "You are now entering the famed sector of the South Korean ROK Division, better known as 'The None Division.' "
     
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    Who says companies only care about the bottom line? Ours is socially conscious and offers employees fun outdoor activities throughout the complex.
    Both of these admirable elements were driven home one day when a voice over the loudspeaker boomed "Everyone who signed up to donate blood, please report to the rifle range!"
     
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    Spanish never came easily to my sister. Still, she did her best to communicate with the Spanish-speaking staff at the restaurant she managed. But when she made mistakes—and she made a lot—she'd apologize by saying, "Me estúpido."
    Finally, a staffer took pity on her. "Susanna, you're not estúpido," she said, bucking up my sister's ego. "You are a woman," she continued. "So you are estúpida."
     
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    Primordial Pouch (Cat Belly Flap) in Cats - Cat-World
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 22 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 234
    March 22nd 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Bihar Day (Bihar, India)[60] Christian feast day: Basil of Ancyra Blessed Clemens August Graf von Galen Darerca of Ireland Epaphroditus Jonathan Edwards (Lutheranism) Lea of Rome Nicholas Owen Paul of Narbonne March 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Easter Sunday can fall (last in 1818, will not happen again until 2285), while April 25 is the latest. (Christianity) Emancipation Day or Día de la Abolición de la Esclavitud (Puerto Rico) World Water Day (International)[61]  
    Observances
    Gryffindor Pride Day
    As Young As You Feel Day
    Bavarian Crepes Day
    Daffodil Day
    National Ag Day
    American Diabetes Association Alert Day
     
    Fun Observances
      International Goof Off Day
    March 22 is International Goof Off Day. The unofficial holiday encourages people to take the day to relax and do unproductive and useless things.

    Goofing off or to goof off is an expression popularly used in the United States.
    Neglecting Work
    The expression refers to the act of doing something that is unproductive while neglecting actual, important work. A goof off is a person who engages in such acts and ignores his or her duties and tasks.
    Careless Mistake
    The word goof can be used to refers to a careless mistake as well as someone who makes them.
    International Goof Off Day is also known as National Goof Off Day in the United States.
    Other goofy holidays include Fun at Work Day, Work Naked Day, and Wear Pajamas to Work Day.
    How to Celebrate?
    Goof the whole day off. Don't do anything that is productive or important. Spend the day online or even better switch off your computer and all your mobile devices and goof off in the outdoors. Did You Know…
    …that the world's most famous goofy comic character, Goofy was originally known as Dippy Dawg?
     
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    'If I were to die first, would you remarry?" the wife asks.

    "Well," says the husband, "I'm in good health, so why not?"

    "Would she live in my house?"

    "It's all paid up, so yes."

    "Would she drive my car?"

    "It's new, so yes."

    "Would she use my golf clubs?"

    "No. She's left-handed."
     
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    Lying on his deathbed, the rich, miserly old man calls to his long-suffering wife. "I want to take all my money with me," he tells her. "So promise me you'll put it in the casket."

    After the man dies, his widow attends the memorial service with her best friend. Just before the undertaker closes the coffin, she places a small metal box inside.

    Her friend looks at her in horror. "Surely," she says, "you didn't put the money in there."

    "I did promise him I would," the widow answers. "So I got it all together, deposited every penny in my account, and wrote him a check. If he can cash it, he can spend it."
     
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    Interviewing a college applicant, the dean of admissions asks, "If you could have a conversation with someone, living or dead, who would it be?"

    The student thinks it over, then answers, "The living one."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 21 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 232
    March 21st 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Arbor Day (Portugal) Birth of Benito Juárez, a Fiestas Patrias (Mexico) Christian feast day: Benedetta Cambiagio Frassinello Passing of Saint Benedict (Order of Saint Benedict, pre-1970 Calendar) Birillus Enda of Aran Nicholas of Flüe Serapion of Thmuis Thomas Cranmer (Anglicanism) March 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Education Freedom Day Harmony Day (Australia) Human Rights Day (South Africa) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Namibia from South African mandate in 1990 International Colour Day (International) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (International)[34] International Day of Forests (International), by proclamation of the United Nations General Assembly Mother's Day (most of the Arab world) National Tree Planting Day (Lesotho) Newroz (Iran, Kurdistan, Mesopotamia) Oltenia Day (Romania)[35] Rosie the Riveter Day (United States)[36] Truant's Day (Poland, Faroe Islands) Vernal equinox related observances (see March 20) World Down Syndrome Day (International)[34] World Poetry Day (International)[34] World Puppetry Day (International)[34] Youth Day (Tunisia)  
    Observances
    World Vermouth Day
    National Healthy Fats Day
    Slytherin Pride Day
    International Fragrance Day
    National Memory Day
    National Single Parent Day
    National French Bread Day
    National Crunchy Taco Day
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    National Introverts Week
     
    Fun Observances
     Common Courtesy Day
    March 21 is Common Courtesy Day, a day to practice common courtesy.

    The day is a reminder that our treatment of others speaks volumes about our character and our moral fiber.
    Culturally Dependent
    Common courtesy refers to basic practices and behaviors that are considered to be acceptable and appropriate in a given social and cultural setting. Because of this, it is possible that what is considered common courtesy in one society, may be considered rude and unacceptable in another.
    Thank You Is Universal
    Some common courtesies are still considered to be universal. These include: saying please and thank you when asking for a favor, maintaining hygiene standards, not making rude or obscene gestures, and respecting elders.
    In most societies, not only is a person judged by their behavior towards other people, he or she is also treated the same way as they treat others. In this way, the practice of common courtesy creates a tight-knit group, where every member follows the same practices and treats each other in the same way.
    Evolutionary Behavior
    Researchers have suggested that this need for group members to follow similar social and interpersonal etiquette serves an evolutionary purpose. People from other tribes and groups who follow different behavioral rules can be easily identified and denied in-group benefits.
    What Goes Around...
    People who are kind and polite tend to find themselves being treated in kind and with more friends and admirers. The bottom-line is: it pays to follow common courtesies. What goes around, comes around.
    How to Celebrate?
    While most people practice common courtesy every day, take this day to assess how you interact with others and perhaps change your behavior. Start with simple things like saying please and thank you and sorry when appropriate. Thank people who are courteous to you and appreciate them. Did You Know...
    ...that the term curtsey, meaning to bow down in front of someone as an act of respect, originated in the late 1600s in England?
     
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    A motorist was driving in the country when he came upon a priest and a rabbi standing on the shoulder of the road, fishing. Next to them was a sign that read "Turn Around. The End Is Near."
    The motorist didn't like to be preached to, so he rolled down the window and yelled, "Mind your own business, you religious nuts!"
    A few seconds later the two fishermen heard tires screech, then a splash.
    The rabbi turned to the priest and said, "I told you we should've just written, 'Bridge Out.' "
     
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    If you arrest a mime, do you still have to tell him he has the right to remain silent?
     
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    Three vampires walk into a bar. "What can I get ya?" asks the bartender.

    "Blood," orders the first vampire.

    "Make it two," says the second.

    The bartender looks at the third. "What about you, buddy?"

    "Plasma," says the vampire.

    "Okay," replies the barman. "Let me make sure I've got this straight. Two bloods and a blood light."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 20 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 231
    March 20th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Alexandra Blessed John of Parma Clement of Ireland Cuthbert of Lindisfarne Herbert of Derwentwater John of Nepomuk Józef Bilczewski María Josefa Sancho de Guerra Martin of Braga Michele Carcano Wulfram March 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest date for the vernal equinox in the Northern hemisphere: Baháʼí Naw-Rúz, started at sunset on March 20. The end of the 19-day sunrise-to-sunset fast. (Baháʼí Faith) Chunfen (China) Earth Equinox Day International Astrology Day New Year (Thelema) Nowruz (Persian, Gilaki, Kurdish, Zoroastrians, and other Iranian people and countries with an Iranian influence) Ostara in the northern hemisphere, Mabon in the southern hemisphere. (Neo-Druidic Wheel of the Year) Shunbun no Hi (Japan) Sun-Earth Day (United States) Vernal Equinox Day/Kōreisai (Japan) Earliest day on which Good Friday can fall, while April 23 is the latest; celebrated on Friday before Easter. (Christianity) Great American Meatout (United States) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Tunisia from France in 1956. International Day of Happiness (United Nations)[21] International Francophonie Day (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie), and its related observances: UN French Language Day (United Nations)[21] National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (United States) World Sparrow Day  
    Observances
    National Kiss Your Fiance Day
    Hufflepuff Pride Day
    Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day
    National Ravioli Day
    National Snowman Burning Day
    National Macaron Day
    Great British Spring Clean Day
    World Oral Health Day
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
    World Storytelling Day
    World Storytelling Day is celebrated globally every year on the March Equinox.

    The unofficial holiday celebrates the tradition of oral storytelling and encourages participants to tell and listen to stories from different cultures and in different languages.
    Started in Sweden
    Story Telling Day wasn’t always celebrated globally. The first such day was observed in Sweden in the early 1990s and was called Alla Berättares Dag, or All Narrators Day. Soon storytellers around the world picked up the holiday and it has now become a global “celebration of oral storytelling.” Each celebration since 2004 has a theme associated with it, including strong women, dreams, neighbors, water, and monsters and dragons.
    People can tap into historical and cultural stories and spread them globally or make up their own new stories.
    Celebration of Spring
    The March Equinox is known as the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the Autumn Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. The day is considered by astronomers and people in many cultures in the Northern Hemisphere as the first day of spring.
    How to Celebrate?
    Participate in your local storytelling event. If there is none near you, maybe organize your own event? Have an older person tell you a story from their childhood. Encourage the children in your life to tell stories. Did You Know...
    ...that according to the Guinness Book of Records, A La Recherche du Temps Perdu by Marcel Proust is the longest novel ever written? First published in 1913, this 7 volume novel has a total of 9,609,000 characters.
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     Proposal Day
    March 20 is Proposal Day, a day to pop the question and ask your significant other to marry you.

    The unofficial holiday encourages people to propose marriage to their significant others.
    Rings as a Symbol of Engagement
    In many cultures, a proposal for marriage is accompanied by an engagement ring. The ring is usually worn by the female partner for the time between the acceptance of the proposal and the wedding ceremony.
    Breaking Tradition
    Traditionally, it is the male partner who makes the proposal, but there are some countries where the woman can propose marriage to her sweetheart on a Leap Day. These days, however, these traditions are no longer set in stone and women as well as men can propose marriage to their significant others.
    A similar holiday, Propose Day, is sometimes celebrated on the day after Valentine’s Day.
    How to Celebrate?
    If you have a significant other who you would like to settle down with, take the plunge and ask them to marry you. If you don’t have a significant other yet, today is the day to start looking for one. Did You Know...
    ...that the ancient Romans were the first people who wore engagement rings as a way to signify that a person was no longer available for marriage?
     
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    I was a percussion major when I was in college, and during a rehearsal of the student orchestra, my section kept making mistakes.
    "When you're too dumb to play anything," the professor conducting us sneered, "they give you a couple of sticks, put you in the back and call you a percussionist."
    A friend next to me whispered, "And if you're too dumb to hang on to both sticks, they put you in the front and call you a conductor."
     
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    As he reviewed pilot crash reports, my Air Force military science professor stumbled upon this understated entry: "After catastrophic engine failure, I landed long. As I had no power, the landing gear failed to deploy and no braking was available. I bounced over the stone wall at the end of the runway, struck the trailer of a truck while crossing the perimeter road, crashed through the guardrail, grazed a large pine tree, ran over a tractor parked in the adjacent field, and hit another tree. Then I lost control."
     
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    Officer candidate school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, was tough. During an inspection, a fellow soldier received 30 demerits for a single penny found within his area. Ten demerits were for "valuables insecure," ten because the penny wasn't shined, and ten because Abraham Lincoln needed a shave.
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 19 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 230
    March 19th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian Observances: Alkmund of Derby Saint Joseph (Western Christianity; if this date falls on Sunday, the feast is moved to Monday March 20) St Joseph's Day (Roman Catholicism and Anglican Communion) related observances: Falles, celebrated on the week leading to March 19 (Valencia) Father's Day (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Honduras, and Bolivia) "Return of the Swallow", annual observance of the swallows' return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California March 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Maundy Thursday can fall, while April 22 is the latest; celebrated on Thursday before Easter (Christianity) Minna Canth's Birthday and the Day of Equality (Finland) Kashubian Unity Day (Poland)  
    Observances
    National Quilting Day
    National Poultry Day
    National Chocolate Caramel Day
    National Corn Dog Day
    International Client’s Day
    International Read To Me Day
    Certified Nurses Day
     
    Fun Observances
     Let's Laugh Day
    Let’s Laugh Day is celebrated every year on March 19. It is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to laugh and enjoy the benefits of laughter.

    Studies have suggested that laughter can help people relax and reduce stress. Laughing and being joyful can also have health and social benefits.
    Many Health Benefits
    Medical studies have shown a few minutes of laughter can reduce blood pressure, increase immunity response of the body, and boost heart rate. Watching or reading something humorous before sleep can also help people sleep better and longer.
    Laughing can even burn calories. Research has shown that 10-15 minutes of laughing can burn up to 50 calories.
    Friendly People
    People who laugh often are seen by their peers as happy and friendly. As a result, they tend to have more friends and are easily accepted as a part of different social groups.
    How to Celebrate?
    Here are some ways you can celebrate this happy “howl”iday:
    Laugh out loud for a few minutes. Spend some time reading jokes and funny stories. Watch a funny movie. Attend a stand-up comedy show. Did You Know…
    …that children laugh more than adults? An average toddler laughs about 400 times a day, while an average adult tends to laugh about 15-20 times a day.
     
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    Danny was hard to miss at our school. A Civil War buff who forever wore his Confederate overcoat, he was a friend to all. When he was passed over during the vote for senior superlatives, many of us were disappointed; surely there must have been some category suitable for him.

    The whole school was pleased, therefore, when the yearbook adviser surprised us with an additional photo. There was Danny, decked out in his gray coat, with the caption: "Most Likely to Secede."
     
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    A Harley rider eating in a restaurant is checking out a gorgeous redhead. Suddenly she sneezes and her glass eye comes flying out of its socket. The biker reaches up, snatches it out of the air, and hands it back to her. "I am so embarrassed," the woman says. "Please join me for dinner."

    They enjoy a wonderful meal together and afterwards she invites him to the theater, followed by drinks. She pays for everything. Then she asks him to her place for a nightcap, and to stay for breakfast.

    The next morning the guy is amazed. "Are you this nice to every biker you meet?" he asks.

    "Not usually," she replies. "But you just happened to catch my eye."
     
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    One of my friends is in charge of the part-time help hired by an old-age home run by an order of nuns. She confided to the mother superior, a feisty little nun of 70, that she always felt uncomfortable giving the young girls the obligatory lecture about the need to be careful around certain of the older male patients.

    The mother superior volunteered to give it for her, and eventually reduced my friend's 30 minutes of embarrassed rambling to a one-liner that has now become famous around the place. "Girls," she announced. "Just remember—old ain't dead."    
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 18 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 229
    March 18th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Anniversary of the Oil Expropriation (Mexico) Christian feast day: Alexander of Jerusalem Anselm of Lucca Cyril of Jerusalem Edward the Martyr Fridianus Salvator March 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Flag Day (Aruba) Gallipoli Memorial Day (Turkey) Men's and Soldiers' Day (Mongolia) National Day in Remembrance of COVID-19 Victims (Italy)[24] Ordnance Factories' Day (India) Sheelah's Day (Ireland, Canada, Australia)[25] Teacher's Day (Syria)  
    Observances
    World Sleep Day
    Companies That Care Day
    Forgive Mom & Dad Day
    National Biodiesel Day
    Red Nose Day
    Global Recycling Day
    Holi
    National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
    National Sloppy Joe Day
    National Supreme Sacrifice Day
     
    Fun Observances
     Awkward Momrnts Day
    On March 18, or Awkward Moments Day, celebrate (or forget) those awkward and embarrassing moments in our lives that may have made us want to hide.

    It may not be a coincidence that it falls the day after St. Patrick's Day, a day often associated in many parts of the world with alcohol and partying.
    The Day After
    While the purpose or origins of this unofficial holiday are unknown, it could be that the day was created to take stock of all the awkward moments after a few (or many) pints of Guinness drunk in celebration of the Irish cultural holiday.
    Funny Stories
    It could also be that the anonymous founders of the day wanted people to embrace all the awkward moments in their lives and laugh at them. After all, it is these moments that make the best stories and life lessons for the kids and the grandkids.
    How to Celebrate?
    We have all had awkward moments, but today is the day to laugh at them and to recognize that it is these moments that make for a memorable life. Share an awkward moment in your life with your family and friends in person or on a social media website. You can all laugh, and you may find out that you are not the only one with such awkward experiences. Did You Know…
    …that the first known use of the word embarrassed in the English language can be traced back to the diary of British parliamentarian Samuel Pepys in 1664?
     
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    Dad is from the old school, where you keep your money under the mattress—only he kept his in the underwear drawer. One day I bought my dad an unusual personal safe—a can of spray paint with a false bottom—so he could keep his money in the workshop. Later I asked Mom if he was using it.

    "Oh, yes," she replied, "he put his money in it the same day."

    "No burglar would think to look on the work shelf!" I gloated.

    "They won't have to," my mom replied. "He keeps the paint can in his underwear drawer."
     
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    Sixteen years is a long time. That's how far the photo of my husband—looking slim and fit in his Marine Reserve uniform—goes back. Today, he's about 100 pounds heavier, so it was understandable when my friend's son asked who it was.
    "That's my father," my daughter told him.
    Looking at my husband, then at the photo, he asked, "Your first father?"
     
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    A man was having a bad day and happened to rear-end the vehicle in front of him. Out jumped a dwarf, with arms akimbo, who proclaimed, "I'm NOT happy!!" 
    To which the man replied, "Well, which one are you, then?"
     
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    Whenever my family leaves the house, our Shetland sheepdog's animal instincts start to kick in.
    He runs circles around us and nips at our heels to keep us all together.
    Watching this display, my friend couldn't resist: "You always herd the ones you love."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 17 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 228
    March 17th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Children's Day (Bangladesh) Christian feast day: Alexius of Rome (Eastern Church) Gertrude of Nivelles John Sarkander Joseph of Arimathea (Western Church) Patrick of Ireland March 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Evacuation Day (Suffolk County, Massachusetts) Saint Patrick's Day, a public holiday in Ireland, Montserrat and the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, widely celebrated in the English-speaking world and to a lesser degree in other parts of the world.  
    Observances
    National Close the Gap Day
    National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
     Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
    Honor all the incredible kids in your life on Absolutely Incredible Kids Day, a holiday celebrated every year on the third Thursday in March.

    The day inspires and encourages kids to do amazing things by letting them know how incredible they are.
    Let Them Know
    Created by Camp Fire, a multicultural and non-sectarian youth development organization, the unofficial holiday encourages parents and guardians to acknowledge and reward their children's achievements.
    Boosts Self-Esteem
    Researchers agree that encouragement from parents and family members can raise a young person's self-esteem and can help them become more responsible. Psychologists also warn that parents should not praise traits that the child cannot change. Instead, parents should reserve praise for efforts in areas that are in the control of the child, such as decision-making skills, behavior towards other people and animals, responsibility, and attitude.
    How to Celebrate?
    Camp Fire encourages people to send letters of encouragement to kids to let them know how important they are. Inspire the children in your life by telling them that they are awesome and that they can do incredible things. Did You Know...
    …that the trampoline and the earmuffs were invented by children?
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     Submarine Day
    March 17 is Submarine Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates the technological advances that make the use of the watercraft possible.

    It is thought that the unofficial holiday commemorates the date in 1898 when Irish engineer John Philip Holland showed his submarine design to the U.S. Navy.
    Modern Submarine
    Called the Holland Type VI submarine, his prototype was the first modern submarine design to work successfully underwater. His submarines became the first vessels to be bought by the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy.
    A similar holiday is celebrated on April 17 in the US as a way to honor the anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Submarine Force in 1900.
    Military Purposes
    Submarines have primarily been used for offensive military purposes throughout the 20th century. During World War I and World War II, they were used to sink enemy ships. In the present day, while submarines are still used by the military, they are increasingly being put to use for civilian benefits. Their ability to go deep underwater have made it possible for scientists to research marine life and sea beds. They are also sometimes used for underwater tourism.
    Most present-day military submarines run using nuclear power, though, in many parts of the world, diesel-electric submarines are also in common use.
    Submarine the Sandwich
    In many parts of the United States, a submarine is a type of sandwich. Usually made with a long roll of bread and filled with meats, vegetables, and spreads, this popular lunch dish is also called by other names like hero, hoagie, grinder, and sub. It is thought that the sandwich was named submarine because it resembles the shape of the underwater vessel.
    How to Celebrate?
    Learn more about the art and science of submarines. Celebrate the day by consuming as many sub sandwiches as you can. Watch movies that feature submarines. Did You Know...
    ...that the first known submarine was created in 1620 by Cornelius Drebbel?
    Cornelis Drebbel - Wikipedia
     
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    While reviewing math symbols with my second-grade pupils, I drew a greater-than (>) and a less-than (<) sign on the chalkboard and asked, "Does anyone remember what these mean?"
    A few moments passed, and then a boy confidently raised his hand. "One means fast-forward," he exclaimed, "and the other means rewind!"
     
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    After booking my 90-year-old mother on a flight from Florida to Nevada, I called the airline to go over her needs. The woman representative listened patiently as I requested a wheelchair and an attendant for my mother because of her arthritis and impaired vision. I also asked for a special meal and assistance in changing planes.

    My apprehension lightened a bit when the woman assured me everything would be taken care of. I thanked her profusely.

    "Why, you're welcome," she replied. I was about to hang up when she cheerfully asked, "And will your mother be needing a rental car?"
     
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    My husband and I had been trying to have a third child for a while. Unfortunately, the day I was to take a home pregnancy test, he was called out of town on business. I had told our young daughters about the test, and they were excited. We decided if it was positive, we would buy a baby outfit to surprise their father when he got home. The three of us stood in the bathroom eagerly waiting for the telltale line to appear.

    When it did not, my thoughtful seven-year-old gave me a hug. "It's okay, Mom," she said. "The next time Daddy goes out of town, you can try and get pregnant again."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 16 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread CRumnbs 227
    March 16th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Abbán[173] Finian Lobhar (Finian the Leper) Heribert of Cologne[174] Hilarius of Aquileia Julian of Antioch March 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of the Book Smugglers (Lithuania)[175] Remembrance day of the Latvian legionnaires (Latvia) Saint Urho's Day (Finnish Americans and Finnish Canadians)  
    Observances
    National Lips Appreciation Day
    National Panda Day
    National No Selfies Day
    National Freedom Of Information Day
    Purim
    Fast of Esther
    National Artichoke Day
    National Vaccination Day
     
    Fun Observances
     Every Thing You Do is Right Day
    Because every bad day is followed by a good day, March 16 is Everything You Do is Right Day.

    Everything You Do is Right Day is the opposite of Everything You Think is Wrong day, which is possibly one of the most dispiriting made-up holidays out there.
    Positivity
    It is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to believe that no matter what happened before today, everything they do on this day will turn out great.
    We all need positive reinforcements from time to time and what better way to bring positivity in our lives by celebrating this reaffirming holiday?
    How to Celebrate?
    Remember, everything you do today is the right thing to do. The bottom line is, do whatever makes you happy. Start the day right - with a healthy breakfast. It has long been known that a good breakfast not only has health benefits but can help people concentrate better on their work during the day. Spend time with happy, positive people. Psychologists and self-help pundits all agree that a person is as happy as the least happiest person around them. So, surrounding yourself with cheerful people means that some of their positivity will rub off on to you. Need to de-stress? Take this day to give yourself a much-needed pampering. Go to the spa, spend some time at the yoga studio, or just park yourself on the couch with a huge tub of ice cream and marathon your favorite show. If you know of someone who is having a bad day, brighten up their day and pay it forward. Did You Know...
    ...that ethics is a branch of philosophy that distinguishes between right and wrong?
     
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    Following months of marijuana drug busts, the DEA took the contraband into a remote region to burn. The fire was blazing brightly when an agent noticed that a flock of terns was flying around the area. Concerned about the effects of the smoke on the birds, they called the National Audubon Society.

    Their worst fears were confirmed. There was not one tern left unstoned.
     
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    The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference was preparing to move from its longtime home in New York City to Mahwah, N.J. The day before the big move, the following sign appeared on the door:

    "Here today, gone to Mahwah."
     
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    Stuck in rush-hour traffic, I couldn't help but stare when a burly biker wearing black leather jacket and chaps pulled up next to me on a shocking pink Harley Davidson. My first thoughts were, "Is that really a pink Harley? I wonder if he's…" Just then the traffic cleared and he pulled in front of me. On the back of his helmet were stenciled the words "Yes it is. No I'm not."
     
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    In a lecture to a group of Korean officers, Lieut. Gen. Bruce C. Clarke, at that time deputy commander of the Eighth Army in Korea, took two or three minutes to tell his favorite joke. His interpreter then quickly translated the joke, using only seven or eight words. Everyone immediately burst into hearty laughter. After the lecture General Clarke asked the interpreter how he had been able to retell such a relatively long joke so quickly.

    "Well, sir," the Korean interpreter replied, "I didn't think everyone would get the point, so I said, 'The general has just told a joke. Everyone will please laugh.'"
     
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    Why did the cowboy buy a dachshund?

    Someone told him to get a long little doggy.
     
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    A young man asked for a job with the circus, any job at all. The manager decided to give him a chance to become an assistant lion tamer and took him to the practice cage.

    The head lion tamer, a beautiful young woman, was just starting her rehearsal. Entering the cage, she removed her cape with a flourish and, standing in a gorgeous costume, motioned to a lion. Obediently the lion crept towards her and then rolled over twice.

    "Well," said the manager to the young man, "do you think you can learn to do that?"

    "I'm sure I could," he replied, "but first you'll have to get that lion out of there."
     
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    The Lonely Tree of Ténéré • Damn Interesting
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 15 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 226
    March 15th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Aristobulus of Britannia (Roman Catholic Church)[82] Clement Mary Hofbauer[69] Leocritia[83] Saint Longinus[84] Louise de Marillac[85] March 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Belarus)[86] National Day, celebrating the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 (Hungary)[87] World Consumer Rights Day (International)[88] Youth Day (Palau)[89]  
    Observances
    World Speech Day
    True Confessions Day
    Buzzards Day
    National Brutus Day
    National Napping Day
    Ides of March
    Dumbstruck Day
    International Day Against Police Brutality
    National Pears Helene Day
    National Shoe The World Day
    World Consumer Rights Day
    World Contact Day
     
    Fun Observances
     Everything You Think is Wrong Day
    March 15 is Everything You Think is Wrong Day.

    The unofficial holiday is a gentle reminder that we are all imperfect. It prompts us to accept that there are a lot of things we are wrong about and encourages us to spend some time correcting them.
    A Lot to Learn
    The world around us is complex. There are things that we don't know and there are things that we think are right, but are in fact wrong. These things could range from something as simple as a piece of trivia or something more complicated like our attitude towards others or our moral outlook.
    Everything You Think is Wrong Day is the perfect day to acknowledge that not everything you know or do is right and that you have a lot to learn about things around you.
    Not a Sign of Weakness
    However daunting and scary it may seem, accepting one's mistake should not be considered a sign of weakness. Studies have shown that people who accept their mistakes and treated with more respect than those who are hesitant to take responsibility for their actions. In fact, it is widely accepted that admitting mistakes and ignorance and making an attempt to fix things is the mark of a creative and successful person.
    Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
    While it is good practice to admit when one's wrong, it is also important to know that no one is perfect and that everyone makes mistakes. The bottom line is this: making mistakes is not the problem, not taking responsibility or making an effort to fix things is.
    And don't worry, if feeling like all you know is wrong becomes too overwhelming, there is hope yet - March 16 is in the Everything You Do is Right Day.
    How to Celebrate?
    Think over things that you think are wrong and spend some time correcting them. If you are ever told that something you have done or thought you know is wrong, be brave and let them know that you are willing to learn and fix your mistake. Not only will you gain the respect of your peers and loved ones, you will learn something new. Did You Know…
    …that wrong is also a legal concept? Legally, a wrong is an injury committed by one person on the person or property of another.
     
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    Some of my co-workers and I decided to remove the small, wooden suggestion box from our office because it had received so few entries. We stuck the box on top of a seven-foot-high metal storage cabinet and then promptly forgot about it. Months later, when the box was moved during remodeling, we found a single slip of paper inside. The suggestion read, "Lower the box!"
     
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    I was waiting to board a plane in Houston when a flight attendant stopped a woman in front of me to question her about the number of carry-on bags she had. The woman vehemently defended herself, claiming the extra bag was really her purse. It was the size of a large briefcase, but she insisted that it shouldn't count as a carry-on item. The flight attendant finally let the woman pass.

    As the next man stepped up, the flight attendant's gaze settled on his bags. Immediately, he held up his briefcase and exclaimed, "This is my wallet."
     
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    Nancy was Catholic, but her fiancé, Chris, was not. Since my friends were planning to be married in the Catholic Church, Chris made sure to listen carefully throughout their prenuptial sessions. At one meeting the priest turned to Chris and told him, "Since you are not Catholic, we shall have the ceremony without Eucharist."

    Later that day, Chris was noticeably upset, so Nancy asked what was wrong. "I don't understand," he said. "How can we have the ceremony without me?"
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 14 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 225
    March 14th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
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    Christian feast day: Leobinus[251] Matilda of Ringelheim[252] March 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Andorra)[253] Heroes' Day (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)[254] Mother Tongue Day (Estonia)[255] Nanakshahi New Year, first day of the month of Chet (Sikhism)[256] Pi Day[257] Summer Day (Albania)[258] White Day on which men give gifts to women; complementary to Valentine's Day (Japan and other Asian nations)[259]  
    Observances
    National Learn About Butterflies Day
    Fill Our Staplers Day
    Crowdfunding Day
    Science Education Day
    Moth-er Day
    Legal Assistance Day
    National Potato Chip Day
    International Ask a Question Day
    Dribble to Work Day
    Canberra Day
    Commonwealth Day in Canada
    Eight Hours Day
    International Day of Action For Rivers
    International Day of Mathematics
    National Write Your Story Day
     
    Fun Observances ( 2 )
     Napping Day
    Napping Day is an unofficial holiday that falls on the Monday after DST begins in the United States.

    The day was created as a way to compensate for the hour people lose because of the time change. But this is one holiday that most people can get behind.
    Short Period of Sleep
    A nap is a short period of sleep usually taken during the day. Studies have shown that one or more short naps during the day can help increase productivity and alertness. It is believed that many successful people in history napped often. Some of these people were Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon.
    Many Short Naps a Day
    Many animals are polyphasic sleepers. This means that they take multiple naps during the day. Until the invention of electricity and affordable artificial lighting, humans slept in at least two long stretches during the night. They first slept for about 4 hours, called first sleep. They then woke up for a few hours during which they smoked, visited their friends, and ran other errands. They would then go back to sleep for what is now called the second sleep. This pattern of sleeping went out of fashion by the 17th century, as more and more people began to afford ways to artificially light up their homes after dark and in the early mornings.
    How to Celebrate?
    Take a short nap. If your country does not observe DST, then follow the DST and Napping day schedule of another country. Why lose out on a holiday just because your country doesn’t have DST? Did You Know…
    …that a NASA study among pilots and astronauts found that short naps can increase performance by 34% and alertness by 54%?
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     Pi Day
    March 14 is Pi Day. It is a day to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (π) and to eat lots of pie.

     
    It is celebrated in countries that follow the month/day (m/dd) date format, because the digits in the date, March 14 or 3/14, are the first three digits of π (3.14). Pi Day was founded by Physicist Larry Shaw in 1988.
    Pi Approximation Day
    Because everyone should be able to enjoy a fun mathematical holiday, people in countries that follow the day/month (dd/m) date format honor pi on Pi Approximation Day. The date of Pi Approximation Day - July 22 - when written in the day/month format or 22/7 corresponds to the fraction (22/7) that pi is usually depicted as.
    There are many other days during the year when one can honor pi. Some of these are:
    March 4: The day marks the passing of 14% of the 3rd month of the year. April 5: By this day, 3.14 months of the year have passed. November 10: The 314th day of the year (November 9 in leap years). An Irrational Number
    One of the oldest and the most recognized mathematical constant in the world, Pi (π) is the ratio of any circle’s circumference to its diameter. Its value is approximately equal to 3.14159265. It is an irrational number, which means it cannot be expressed as a ratio of whole numbers, and its decimal representation never ends or repeats.
    In recent years, mathematicians have called for replacing pi by tau (τ) as a way to describe the relationship between a circle’s circumference and its radius. In order to spread the word about the advantages of tau over pi, mathematicians around the world celebrate Tau Day on June 28.
    Other Mathematical Dates
    The Gregorian Calendar is full of dates that when written in a special manner represent a mathematical or scientific concept. Some of these include: Yellow Pig Day, Mole Day, Fibonacci Day, Palindrome Day, and e-Day. Use our Date Pattern Calculator to find out other interesting calendar dates during the year.
    How to Celebrate?
    Pi is a homophone of pie - the 2 words are pronounced similarly but are spelled differently and mean different things. Celebrate Pi Day by having lots and lots of pie. Have a pie baking contest. Ask participants to bake pi shaped pies. Combine it with a pie-eating competition. Have a pi recitation contest. Anyone who can recite the most digits of the constant gets to take home a pie. Embrace your geekness. Wear a t-shirt that has the numbers of pi on it or sport some pi shaped accessories. Earrings perhaps? Eat foods that start with a pi, like pineapples and pizza, or foods that are circular in shape, like pancakes and cookies. Watch the 1998 Darren Aronofsky movie, Pi. Did You Know
    ...that pi is represented by the lower case Greek letter, π, because it is the first letter of the Greek word περίμετρος, meaning perimeter?
     
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    One afternoon while I was visiting my library, I noticed a group of preschoolers gathered for story time. The book they were reading was "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly." After the librarian finished the first page, she asked the children, "Do you think she'll die?"

    "Nope," a little girl in the back said. "I saw this last night on 'Fear Factor.' "
     
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    Driving with my two young boys to a funeral, I tried to prepare them by talking about burial and what we believe happens after death. The boys behaved well during the service. But at the grave site I discovered my explanations weren't as thorough as I'd thought.

    In a loud voice, my four-year-old asked, "Mom, what's in the box?"
     
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    PULL. If that doesn't work, PUSH. If that doesn't work, we're closed. Come again.
     
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    A livestock truck overturned in my town, and the accident made the local news. The young reporter who covered the story declared on camera, "Two cows, Black and Gus, escaped into nearby woods."

    At the studio there was muffled laughter as they cut to a commercial. After the break, the reporter sheepishly added, "About that overturned truck—make those Black Angus cattle."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 13 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 224
    March 13th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast days: Ansovinus[237] Gerald of Mayo[238] James Theodore Holly (Episcopal Church (USA))[239] Nicephorus[240] Roderick[237] March 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Kasuga Matsuri (Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara, Japan)[241] National Elephant Day (Thailand)[242] Africa Scout Day[243]  
    Observances
    Ken Day
    National Dry Shampoo Day
    National Coconut Torte Day
    National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
    National Earmuff Day
    Smart & Sexy Day
    Check Your Batteries Day
    National K9 Veterans Day
    National Good Samaritan Day
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    Sun Mar 13th, 2022 - Sat Mar 19th, 2022
     
    Universal Women’s Week
    Sleep Awareness Week
    Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week
     
    Fun Observances
    Jewel Day
    Celebrate all things shiny, blingy, and sparkly on March 13, or Jewel Day.

    Jewel is a term used to refer to gemstones - precious or semi-precious and natural or man-made - and for ornaments made from these gemstones. The word comes from the Medieval Latin word jocale meaning plaything or pastime.
    Coveted Throughout Human History
    Jewels and ornaments have been used by humans for functional and decorative purposes throughout history. In many societies in the past and present, jewelry is worn as a way of reflecting one's status in society.
    The origins of this unofficial holiday, which is also known as National Jewel Day in the United States, are unknown.
    How to Celebrate?
    Buy yourself that piece of jewelry that you have been eyeing forever. Exchange handmade jewelry with your friends. Use this day to take care of your jewels. Learn more about jewels from different cultures and historical time periods. Listen to the music of Jewel, the American singer-songwriter. Did You Know…
    …that the word diamond comes from the Greek word for invincible? Fitting, since diamond is one of the hardest substances known to man.
     
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    Some years ago, my dad, an attorney, took me to a fancy restaurant in New York City. When the bill arrived, there was a $1.50 charge for bread and butter. Dad paid the bill, including the charge for bread and butter. However, the next day, he sent a letter to the restaurant stating that the charge was uncalled for. Enclosed in the same envelope was a bill for $500 in legal services.

    Someone from the restaurant called immediately and asked, "What is this $500 bill for? We never ordered any legal services."

    Dad replied, "I never ordered any bread and butter."

    The $1.50 was returned without delay.
     
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    While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about six years old. Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, "Are you a cop?"

    "Yes," I answered, and continued writing the report.

    "My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?"

    "Yes, that's right," I told her.

    "Well, then," she said as she extended her foot toward me, "would you please tie my shoe?"
     
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    Taking advantage of a balmy day in New York, my brother and three other priests swapped their clerical garb for polos and khakis and time on the golf course. After several horrible shots, their caddy asked, "Are you guys priests?"

    "Actually, yes," one cleric replied. "Why?"

    "Because," said the caddy, "I've never seen such bad golf and heard such clean language."
     
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  23. sandrewn

    My Daily Bread Crumbs 12 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 223
    March 12th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Arbor Day (China)[346] Arbor Day (Taiwan)[347] Aztec New Year[348] Christian feast day: Alphege[349] Bernard of Carinola (or of Capua)[350] Gorgonius, Peter Cubicularius and Dorotheus of Nicomedia[351] Mura (McFeredach)[352] Fina[351] Maximilian of Tebessa[351] Paul Aurelian[353] Pope Gregory I (Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Catholic Church, and Anglican Communion)[354] Theophanes the Confessor[355] March 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) National Day (Mauritius)[356] World Day Against Cyber Censorship[357] Youth Day (Zambia)[358]  
    Observances
    National Girl Scout Day
    National Genealogy Day
    International Fanny Pack Day
    National Baked Scallops Day
    National Plant a Flower Day
    Aztec New Year
     
    Fun Observances
     Alfred Hitchcock Day
    March 12 is National Alfred Hitchcock Day, a day to celebrate the life, times, and work of master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.

    It is not known why this date was chosen to commemorate Hitchcock, since it does not correspond to his birthday or the day he died.
    A Long Career
    Alfred Hitchcock's prolific film-making career spanned over half a century - he began making movies in 1921 and made his last film, Family Plot, in 1976. His unique cinematic style in the genre of psychological thrillers and suspense movies earned him the title of Master of Suspense.
    In addition to making movies, Hitchcock created and hosted a television series called Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
    How to Celebrate
    Gather your friends and do a Hitchcock movie marathon. Some of his more famous movies include Psycho, Vertigo, and The Birds. One of the unique things about Hitchcock's movies is that he played a cameo role in most of them. So, while watching doing a Hitchcock movie marathon, play the spot-Hitchcock’s-cameo game. Whoever spots the most cameos wins. Host an Alfred Hitchcock-themed party. Decorate your venue with birds related props. Serve your guests pecan pie (from Marnie), Moroccan tagine (from The Man Who Knew Too Much), and Chicken (from Notorious). Screen Murder Party, an episode from Alfred Hitchcock Presents for your guests. Did You Know…
    …that Alfred Hitchcock never won an Oscar in the Best Director category?
     
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    In Nevada, my husband and I attended the wedding of a man and woman of different faiths. A Protestant minister and a Catholic priest performed an ecumenical marriage ceremony. In unison they proclaimed the couple husband and wife.

    Afterward, a man was overheard congratulating the father of the bride. “Fifty years ago this could not have happened.”

    “No,” replied the father. “Religion has come a long way.”

    “Religion! Who’s talking about religion? I mean a cattleman’s daughter marrying a sheepman’s son.”
     
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    Serving as a Marine recruiter in western North Carolina, I found a young man who met all the requirements and was ready to enlist. I explained the importance of being truthful on the application, and he began filling out his paperwork. But when he got to the question "Do you own any foreign property or have any foreign financial interests?" he looked up at me with a worried expression.   "Well," he confessed, "I do own a Toyota."   We enlisted him the next day.   ***
     
    After practicing law for several months, I was talking with my brother, John, a doctor. "My work is so exciting," I said. "People come into my office, tell me their problems and pay me for my advice."

    As older brothers will, John took the upper hand. "You know," he said, "in my work, people come into my office, tell me their problems, take off all their clothes and then pay me for my advice."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 11 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 222
    March 11th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day: Alberta of Agen[216] Constantine[217] Óengus of Tallaght[218] Sophronius of Jerusalem[219] Vindicianus[220] Day of Restoration of Independence from the Soviet Union in 1990 (Lithuania)[221] Moshoeshoe Day (Lesotho)[222]  
    Observances
    National Middle Name Pride Day
    World Plumbing Day
    National Wash Your Nose Day
    National No Smoking Day
    National No-Code Day
    National Promposal Day
    311 Day
    National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day
    Worship of Tools Day
     
    Fun Observances
     Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day
    March 11 is Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day. It is a day to treat yourself to not just waffles, but the healthier version of the popular breakfast food.

    Oatmeal nut waffles are made by adding quick cooking oats and different types of nuts to the regular waffle batter of flour, eggs, and butter. They can be eaten the same way as waffles - as is or with different toppings like fruit, yogurt, whipped cream, or jelly or jam.
    Wholesome and Nutritious
    Oatmeal nut waffles not only easy to make, but are also more wholesome and nutritious than regular waffles due to the addition of oats and nuts.
    Oats are cereal grains that are high in proteins, minerals, and fiber. Studies have shown that regular consumption of oats can reduce bad cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancers.
    Medieval Origins
    Now enjoyed by people around the world as a dessert or breakfast dish, waffles are thought to have originated in Europe during the Middle Ages. The original waffles were made for religious purposes, usually from some form of grain and water, and frequently depicted religious symbols and patterns.
    Waffle Day
    Waffles are celebrated on two other days during the year - March 25 and August 24. The August 24 Waffle Day commemorates the day in 1869 when the first waffle iron was patented in the United States.
    How to Celebrate?
    With lots of oatmeal nut waffles! Add an assortment of nuts - pecans, cashews, almonds, and walnuts. What about adding some raisins or dates to the mix? Experiment with toppings. Make savory oatmeal nut waffles instead of sweet waffles. Serve the waffles with cream cheese, sour cream, or vegetables. Did You Know...
    ...that in North America, the word waffle can also mean to change one's mind frequently? In the United Kingdom, it is usually used to refer to conversations about trivial matters.
     
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    A man left Chicago for a vacation in Key West. His wife was on a business trip and planned to fly down to meet him the next day. When the man arrived in Florida, he e-mailed his wife to let her know he had arrived, but mistyped her address.

    Instead, his message went to the inbox of a woman whose husband had just passed away. When the grieving widow opened her e-mail, she read the message, screamed, and passed out cold.

    The woman's daughter rushed into the room and found this note on the computer screen. "My darling wife: Just checked in. Everything is prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to being with you again. Your loving husband. P.S. Sure is hot down here!"
     
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    Two priests died at the same time and met St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. "Our computer's down," said St. Peter. "You'll have to go back for a week, but you can't go back as priests. What'll it be?"

    The first priest said, "I've always wanted to be an eagle, soaring above the Rocky Mountains."

    "So be it," said St. Peter, and off flew the first priest.

    The second priest thought for a moment and asked, "Will any of this week count?"

    "No," said St. Peter.

    "Well," the priest said, "I've always wanted to be a stud."

    "So be it," said St. Peter. A week later, the computer was fixed, and the Lord told St. Peter to recall the two priests. "Will you have any trouble locating them?" he asked.

    "The first one should be easy," said St. Peter. "He's somewhere over the Rockies, flying with the eagles. But the second one could prove more difficult."

    "Why?" asked the Lord.

    "He's on a snow tire somewhere in northern Ontario," said St. Peter.
     
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    Jake, Johnny, and Billy died and went to heaven. "Welcome," St. Peter said. "You'll be very happy here if you just obey our rule: Never step on a duck. If you step on a duck, the duck quacks, they all start quacking and it makes a terrible racket."

    That sounded simple enough until they passed through the Pearly Gates and found thousands of ducks everywhere. Jake stepped on one right away. The ducks quacked, making an unholy racket, and St. Peter came up to Jake bringing with him a ferocious-looking Amazon woman.

    "I warned you if you broke the rule you'd be punished," St. Peter said. Then he chained the Amazon woman to Jake for eternity.

    Several hours later, Johnny stepped on a duck. The duck quacked, they all quacked, and St. Peter stepped up to Johnny with an angry-looking, shrewish woman. "As your punishment," St. Peter told Johnny, "you'll be chained to this woman for eternity."

    Billy was extremely careful not to step on a duck. Several months went by. Then St. Peter came up to him with a gorgeous blonde and chained her to Billy, uniting them for all time. "Wow!" exclaimed Billy. "I wonder what I did to deserve this?"

    "I don't know about you," said the beautiful woman, "but I stepped on a duck."
     
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    My Daily Bread Crumbs 10 Mar 2022

    By sandrewn,


    Bread Crumbs 221
    March 10th 2022 - Holidays and Observances
     
    (click on the day for details)
    Christian feast day Attala[226] Harriet Tubman (Lutheran)[227] John Ogilvie[228] Macarius of Jerusalem[229] Marie-Eugénie de Jésus[190] Pope Simplicius[171] Sojourner Truth (Lutheran)[227] March 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Harriet Tubman Day (United States of America)[230] Holocaust Remembrance Day (Bulgaria)[231] Mario Day (Globally)[232][233] Men's Day (Poland)[234] National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (United States)[235] Székely Freedom Day (Romania)[236] Tibetan Uprising Day (Tibetan independence movement)[28]  
    Observances
    National Pack Your Lunch Day
    International Wig Day
    International Bagpipe Day
    National Blueberry Popover Day
    Name Tag Day
    National Skirt Day
    World Kidney Day
    International Day Of Awesomeness
    Histotechnology Professionals Day
    National Landline Telephone Day
    National Ranch Day
    Paper Money Day
    Popcorn Lover's Day
     
    Fun Observances
     Mario Day
    March 10 is Mario Day, a day to celebrate the main character of the popular Nintendo video game franchise, Super Mario.

    March 10 was chosen by fans of the game as the date for this holiday because March 10 when abbreviated and written without a space between the month and date – Mar10 – looks like the word Mario.
    Fictional Italian Plumber
    The Super Mario video games follows the adventures of Italian plumber Mario and his brother Luigi while they try to rescue Princess Peach from the evil Bowser. Princess Peach is the princess of the fictional Mushroom Kingdom in which the game is set.
    Best-Selling Game
    Considered to be the best-selling video game of all time and one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world, Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Since his first appearance in the 1981 Nintendo game, Donkey Kong as Jumpman, Mario has featured in over 200 video games, and several television shows and comics.
    How to Celebrate?
    Spend the day playing the iconic game. Have a super Mario themed party. Serve star shaped cookies , mushroom shaped cupcakes, and chocolate coins. And if you are brave enough, why not dress up like Mario for the day? Did You Know…
    …that when Mario made his first gaming appearance as Jumpman, he was not a plumber but a carpenter?
     
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    As an attorney in a major New Mexico law firm, I have many colleagues who work long hours. However, the reputation of one of my partners' workaholic ways even extended beyond the office. He not only had to leave work early one day because of a medical problem, but was also told by his doctor to stay home until the end of the week. My colleague grudgingly agreed to comply.

    In the middle of the week, our receptionist received a call for him. She announced that the partner was out of the office until Friday. "Good," the caller said. "That's all I wanted to know."

    It was my partner's doctor.
     
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    When I walked into a small café in rural Minnesota, I had no trouble distinguishing the nonsmoking area from the smoking area. There before me were two neatly printed signs: "Coffee Corner" and "Coughy Corner."
     
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    One day at the office of the orthopedic specialist I work for, we had to make arrangements for an elderly patient with spinal arthritis to have a special injection. We said we would phone him with the information.

    Two days later, the patient called us, concerned that he had missed our call because of his poor hearing. "I can barely hear, barely see and barely walk," he told me.

    Then he added cheerfully, "Things could be worse, though. At least I can still drive."
     
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    Star Trek: Every Role Played by Clint Howard, From TOS to Discovery
    Clint Howard - Wikipedia
     
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    B.T.W. Did you know that Clint Howard is Ron Howard's brother!!!
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