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June 19th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Deodatus (or Didier) of Nevers (or of Jointures) Gervasius and Protasius (Catholic Church) Hildegrim of Châlons Juliana Falconieri Romuald Ursicinus of Ravenna Zosimus June 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) New Church feast day New Church Day Day of the Independent Hungary (Hungary) Feast of Forest (Palawan) Juneteenth (United States) Labour Day (Trinidad and Tobago) Laguna Day (Laguna) Birthday of Jose Gervasio Artigas (Uruguay) World Sickle Cell Day (International) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details National Martini Day National Take Your Cat to Work Day International Box Day International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict National FreeBSD Day National Garfield the Cat Day National Watch Day Sacred Heart Real Food Day Tommie Lee’s Birthday Symonne Harrison’s Birthday Fun Observances Sauntering Day June 19 is Sauntering Day, an annual holiday that reminds people to pause, take a stock of their busy schedules, and slow down for a bit. And because the day has the word sauntering in it, it also encourages everyone to take a leisurely walk. The unofficial holiday is the brainchild of W.T. Rabe, who created it at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan in the late 1970s. Rabe invented Sauntering Day as a response to the rising popularity of jogging, and to inspire people to slow down the pace of their lives and unwind. How to Celebrate? Take your lunchtime or leave a little early from work to take a stroll in a park close to you. Saunter down to your local coffee shop with a book in hand and spend some time people watching while drinking coffee. Don't want to saunter? No worries. This holiday is all about getting away from the daily grind and finding a way to relax. Whether you chill at home with a glass of wine and a movie marathon on the TV or take a stroll around your neighborhood, remember to enjoy yourself! Did You Know… …that for average walkers, walking 1 mile or 1.6 kilometers can burn up to 100 calories? So, why not saunter your way to health? *** A soldier in my National Guard platoon became concerned when the Army insisted that he sign up for direct deposit. "It’s not going to work for me," he said, panicked. "Why not?" I asked. "Because I use my Guard pay for spending money." "So?" "For the past ten years, I’ve been telling my wife that I serve for free!" *** Our grandson’s scoutmaster must have fainted when he saw what he’d texted to his troop’s parents: "Scouts 7:00 Sharp at the Church. We will finish up Aviation, Cycling, and Gynecology Merit Badges." That was followed by this message three minutes later: "Change of Plans. We will not be finishing up the Gynecology Merit Badge. Instead, it will be the Genealogy Merit Badge." *** After setting off the alarms at airport security, I was escorted behind a curtain. As two female officials "wanded" me, the senior officer gave instructions to the trainee on proper technique: first down the front of my body, then up the back of me, and—much to my embarrassment—up between my legs. After she was done, her boss congratulated her. "Great job," she said. "Now do it again. But this time, try turning on the wand." *** After my ten-year-old daughter declared her disgust with cosmetic surgery, I dropped a bomb on her. "Don’t be too quick to judge," I told her. "Before college, I had a nose job." She was completely thrown. "You mean," she said, "it was bigger?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Arachnophobia's Big Bob In the movie Arachnophobia, they named the largest spider Big Bob, which was a bird-eating spider. They named it after Robert Zemeckis. Big Bob was adopted by a crew member named Jamie Hyneman, who went on to host Myth busters in the future. The little ones were controlled using a hairdryer and lemon pledge spray. These 20 Creepy Facts About Disney's Arachnophobia Definitely Have Legs Spiny crab orbweaver: (Phoroncidia thwaitesii) Sri Lanka;Sinharaja mountains This adorable little jumping spider covered in pollen

June 18th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Autistic Pride Day (International) Christian feast day: Bernard Mizeki (Anglican and Episcopal Church) Elisabeth of Schönau Gregorio Barbarigo Leontius, Hypatius and Theodulus Marina the Monk (Maronite Church, Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria) Mark and Marcellian June 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Foundation Day (Benguet) Human Rights Day (Azerbaijan) National Day (Seychelles) Queen Mother's Birthday (Cambodia) Waterloo Day (United Kingdom) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Father's Day International Sushi Day National Go Fishing Day BoxKart Bash Day Clean Your Aquarium Day International Day for Countering Hate Speech National Black America’s Day of Repentance National Cherry Tart Day National Jesse Day National Splurge Day National Wanna Get Away Day Sustainable Gastronomy Day Turkey Lovers’ Day Wear BLUE Day Trippie Redd’s Birthday Takeoff’s Birthday Josh Dun’s Birthday Paul McCartney’s Birthday Blake Shelton’s Birthday Fun Observances ( 2 ) International Picnic Day International Picnic Day is a made-up holiday that is celebrated annually on June 18. So, pack your picnic basket, hop into the car, or walk to a park or a picnic area and enjoy an outdoors meal by yourself or with your family and friends to celebrate this unofficial holiday. International Picnic Day is a day to commune with nature and enjoy a lovely summer day if you are in the Northern Hemisphere. For those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, who says you can’t picnic indoors? Just spread a blanket in the middle of your living room. Maybe even create a pillow fort and enjoy some time with your family! A similar holiday is celebrated in the Australia’s Northern Territory on the first Monday of August each year. Picnic Day in this region is a public holiday. How to Celebrate? Plan a picnic and invite all your friends and family. If you are working, take your lunch hour off to have a picnic by yourself. Did You Know... ...that according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world's largest picnic was held in Lisbon, Portugal on June 20, 2009? Over 22,000 people attended this picnic organized by Realizar Impact Marketing and Modelo. ~~~~~~~ International Panic Day June 18 is International Panic Day. Use it as an excuse to panic about everything under the Sun, or take the day to evaluate your priorities and eliminate anything that causes you stress and anxiety. It is a fact of life that as we grow older, life can get complicated. This made-up holiday is an acknowledgment that work, finances, health and relationships can all sometimes get overwhelming and that it is necessary to take a pause once in a while and relax. The holiday encourages people to find ways to reduce and manage their stress. A similar holiday, called Panic Day is also sometimes observed on March 9. Harmful to Health Stress is not always a bad thing. In the short-term, stress is the body's response to threats. Stress hormones released in the body increase heartbeat and the flow of oxygen to the brain, and help an individual appropriately react and respond to the threat. However, in the long-term, anxiety and stress can be harmful to a person's physical, mental and social health. Chronic stress can negatively affect the heart, the immune system, and the digestive system. People with chronic stress are more likely to suffer from aches and pains, and may be at a higher risk for heart diseases, stroke, type II diabetes, and a weak immune system. Negative Social Impact Chronic stress can also lead to depression and other mental health issues. Studies have shown that people who are stressed tend to be socially withdrawn, and have trouble forging new and supportive relationships. This can lead to a vicious cycle – people who suffer from chronic stress need social and personal support to deal with their anxieties, but these very anxieties do not let them create strong and supportive social bonds. Keep Calm Managing stress is not easy, but with a little bit of determination and support, it can be done. Experts suggest that the first step to stress management is to recognize the sources of your anxieties. Once you have done that, find ways to either eliminate them or work on reducing your interaction with them. For example, if you are stressed because of a person, one way to help yourself is to find a way to reduce your interaction with her or him. If driving to work is stressing you out, ask your boss if you can work from home some days of the week? How to Observe? Take the day off and relax. It is for good reason that today is also International Picnic Day. What better way to relax and forget all your stresses than by going on a picnic? Go to the store and treat yourself to some aromatic candles. It has been shown that soothing music and pleasant smells can help reduce stress. Go for a long walk in the park and commune with nature. Read, get a new hobby or get involved in social activities. The more you are busy, the less time you will have to think about your stressors. Recruit a stress buddy – someone who can calm you and work through the futility of panicking with you. Every time you feel life is overwhelming you, call them and ask them for their help. Did You Know… …that the word panic is derived from the Greek word associated with the Greek shepherd god Pan? According to mythology, Pan amused himself by striking fear among travelers in the woods. *** As we pulled into the parking lot, we saw a couple of people looking under the hood of their car. Concerned, Mom wondered aloud, "Do you think they have a flat tire?" *** A candy company’s sales team was promised a trip to sunny Hawaii this past winter if they met their sales quota. They missed their mark and instead got the consolation prize: a vacation in Fargo, North Dakota, where the temperature was 7 degrees. *** A month after Donald MacDonald started at Harvard, his mother called from Scotland. "And how are the American students, Donald?" she asked. "They’re so noisy," he complained. "One neighbor endlessly bangs his head against the wall, while another screams all night." "How do you put up with it?" "I just ignore them and play my bagpipes." *** My 18-year-old daughter and I were watching TV when a character with my maiden name—Lester Highsmith—was introduced. "I’ve never heard my name on TV before," I said. My daughter was equally surprised. "Your name used to be Lester?" *** Entada rheedii Commonly known as African dream herb or snuff box sea bean,[3] and as the cacoon vine in Jamaica, is a large woody liana or climber of the Mimosa Family (Mimosaceae). The vine can grow as long as 120 meters (393.7 feet).[4] Their seeds have a thick and durable seed coat which allows them to survive lengthy periods of immersion in seawater. (I think I'll stick with the string beans my mom used, to make her Hungarian string been soup, I still taste it, a happy memory, sigh 🥲) *** March Of The Hairy Caterpillars *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

June 17th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Albert Chmielowski Botolph (England and Scandinavia) Gondulphus of Berry Hervé Hypatius of Bithynia (Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches) Rainerius Samuel and Henrietta Barnett (Church of England) June 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Father's Day (El Salvador, Guatemala) Icelandic National Day, celebrates the independence of Iceland from Kingdom of Denmark in 1944. National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Forest Fires (Portugal) Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day (Latvia) World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (international) Zemla Intifada Day (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Bunker Hill Day Commemoration of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes - 1 Miguel de Guemes Day - 2 Global Garbage Man Day International Surfing Day National Apple Strudel Day National Dog Dad Day National Dump the Pump Day National Gerald Day national harrison day National Jan Day National Mascot Day National Mason Day national ralph day Nursing Assistants Day National Stewart’s Root Beer Day World Tessellation Day Trooping the Colour Paulina Rubio’s Birthday Venus Williams’s Birthday Lisa Mantler’s Birthday KJ Apa’s Birthday KG Crown’s Birthday Kendrick Lamar’s Birthday Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.’s Birthday Fun Observances (2) World Juggling Day World Juggling Day is held annually on a Saturday closest to June 17 to commemorate the anniversary of the foundation of the International Jugglers Association (IJA) in 1975. The unofficial holiday was first observed in the mid-1980s as National Juggling Day in the United States in order to raise awareness of the art and science of juggling and to encourage people to take up the art. In 1995, the name of the day was changed to World Juggling Day in order to reflect the global reach of the IJA. How to Celebrate? Attend juggling contests, festivals, and shows where professional jugglers perform. Try your hand with juggling. Just make sure, you start with small items. So no knives or heavy items, ok? Did You Know… …that the earliest record of juggling objects dates back to 15th century Egypt? ~~~~~~~ Eat Your Vegetables Day Whether you love your veggies or can’t stand them, you should celebrate Eat Your Vegetables Day on June 17. Why, you ask? Because the doctor says so, and because vegetables are delicious! If you can’t stand greens and veggies on your plate at a meal, maybe it is time to start today. Vegetables are healthy and full of vitamins, phytonutrients, fiber, and minerals. Eating vegetables every day can help reduce the risk of a variety of health problems, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some types of cancers. Doctors around the world recommend that people eat at least five portion or servings of vegetables during the day. How to Celebrate? This is an easy day to celebrate. Eat up your veggies today and make a resolution to add more greens and vegetables to your diet in the future. Here are some more ways you can celebrate Eat Your Vegetables Day: Visit your local farmer’s market and get some locally grown produce. Prepare all your favorite veggies for all your meals. Make your desserts using veggies. Have at least five vegetables today. Did You Know… …that onions are the world's most widely used vegetable? *** "How do you spell toad?" one of my first-grade students asked. "We just read a story about a toad," I said, then helped him spell it out: "T-O-A-D." Satisfied, he finished writing the story he'd begun, then read it aloud: "I toad my mama I wanted a dog for my birthday." *** Not everyone has mastered the art of texting. Case in point: Mom: Stop at dollar store on way home and get lunch maggots. Me: Lunch maggots? Mom: Baffles. Mom: Baggies. Mom: Ziploc lunch Baggies. Mom: Spell-check is not helping me. Mom: By the way, this is Dad. *** Job hunting is stressful enough without having to answer these interview questions posed by hiring managers: "Rate yourself on a scale of one to ten how weird you are." "How many basketballs can you fit in this room?" "An apple costs 20 cents, an orange costs 40 cents, and a grapefruit costs 60 cents. How much is a pear?" "How many bottles of beer are consumed in the city each week?" *** Our six-year-old daughter, Terra, has a need to ask questions … lots of questions. Finally, one day, my wife had had it. "Have you ever heard that curiosity killed the cat?" my wife asked. "No," replied Terra. "Well, there was a cat, and he was very inquisitive. And one day, he looked into a big hole, fell in, and died!" Terra was intrigued: "What was in the hole?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

A Pink Flower Crab Spider Gandanameno Spider Not only are some species nearly eusocial, female Velvet spiders exhibit a remarkable type of maternal care among arachnids. Upon the birth of her brood, the mother spider liquefies her internal organs and regurgitates this material as food. Once her capability to liquefy her insides is exhausted, the young sense this and consume the mother. Now that's the ultimate sacrifice!

June 16th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Birthday of Leonard P. Howell (Rastafari) Christian feast days: Aurelianus of Arles Aureus of Mainz (and his sister Justina) Benno Cettin of Oran Curig of Llanbadarn Ferreolus and Ferrutio George Berkeley and Joseph Butler (Episcopal Church) June 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Lutgardis Quriaqos and Julietta Engineer's Day (Argentina) Father's Day (Seychelles) International Day of the African Child (Organisation of African Unity) Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikhism) Sussex Day (Sussex) Youth Day (South Africa) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details National Fudge Day Arborist Appreciation Day Fresh Veggies Day International Day of Family Remittances International WaterFall Day National Casey Day National Mohammad Day National Richard Day National Take Back the Lunch Break Day World Sea Turtle Day Ugliest Dog Day JJ Subia’s Birthday Phil Mickelson’s Birthday Tupac’s Birthday Fun Observances Bloomsday Celebrated annually on June 16, Bloomsday celebrates the life and times of Irish author James Joyce. The name and the date of this unofficial holiday come from Joyce's epic novel, Ulysses. Published in 1922 as a novel, the book follows Leopold Bloom, an advertising agent as he goes about his day in Dublin on June 16, 1904. According to some sources, June 16, 1904 is the date when Joyce met his future wife Nora Barnacle. Controversial Book Considered to be one of the most defining works of modernist literature, Ulysses courted controversy when it was first came out in serial form in the American literary magazine, The Little Review. It was banned in the United States and the United Kingdom until the mid-1930s. Thought to have been first observed in 1924, fans of the novel re-enact the events that occur in the book as a way to celebrate this literary holiday. How to Celebrate? Participate in your local Bloomsday events. If there aren’t any such events, what about organizing one of your own? If you haven’t read the book, or it has been a while since you last read the book, maybe it is time to get a copy and read it. Did You Know… …that James Joyce suffered from cynophobia or the irrational fear of dogs? *** I was watching a marathon and saw one runner dressed as a chicken and another as an egg. I thought, Now, this could be interesting. *** Senior citizens have taken to texting with gusto. They even have their own vocabulary: BFF: Best Friend Fainted BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth CBM: Covered by Medicare FWB: Friend with Beta-blockers LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out GGPBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low! *** A job applicant was asked, "What would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?" "Well," he began, "my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality—telling what’s real from what’s not." "Okay," said the interviewer. "And what are your strengths?" "I’m Batman." *** One of the less difficult blanks to fill in on our job-agency application is "Position Wanted." One job seeker wrote "Sitting." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

It's Spider Mankini: The arachnid that looks like Borat A software engineer has snapped this picture of a spider that he claims is the spitting image of fictitious Kazakhstani television presenter Borat.

June 15th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Arbor Day (Costa Rica) Christian feast day: Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus) Alice (or Adelaide) of Schaerbeek Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church) Blessed Albertina Berkenbrock Blessed Clement Vismara Edburga of Winchester Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church) Germaine Cousin Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes) Trillo Vitus (Guy), Modestus and Crescentia June 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Valdemar and Reunion Day (Flag Day) (Denmark) Engineer's Day (Italy) Global Wind Day (international) National Beer Day (United Kingdom) National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Magna Carta Day National Bug Busting Day National Career Nurse Assistants Day National Marina Day National Megalodon Day National Prune Day National Smile Power Day Sneak A Kiss World Tapas Day YMA Day National Lobster Day National Dump the Pump Day Ice Cube’s Birthday North West’s Birthday Garrett Watts’s Birthday eLL cartoons’s Birthday Da Real Gee Money’s Birthday Courteney Cox’s Birthday Aurora Aksnes’s Birthday Fun Observances Nature Photography Day June 15 is Nature Photography Day. The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) created the day in 2006 as a way to encourage people to learn and enjoy capturing the beauty of nature through their cameras. The day also promotes conservation through photography. Nature photography is a branch of photography that is devoted to taking pictures of natural elements including landscapes, geological formations, and flora and fauna in their natural habitats and in zoos. As a rule, nature photography does not include photographing human subjects, though some exceptions can be made depending on the situation. Preserving Nature's Bounties NANPA is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes nature photography as a way to preserve and conserve nature and to promote appreciation of the bounties of our natural environment. How to Celebrate? Find the sunrise and sunset times for your location to capture nature in the magical golden hour, or the special blue hour. Find out more about how to take pictures during sunrise and sunset, and how to take pictures of the Moon and its surroundings. Join a photography club and participate in any events they may have on this day. Take a hike with your family and friends and take in the nature around you, while capturing the scenes with your camera. Share your favorite outdoorsy picture on social media. Volunteer time and money to a local conservation organization. Did You Know… …the largest flower in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii? Found in the rainforests of Indonesia, the flower can grow up to 3 feet (0.914 meters) across. *** An investment banker decides she needs in-house counsel, so she interviews a young lawyer. "Mr. Peterson," she says. "Would you say you're honest?" "Honest?" replies Peterson. "Let me tell you something about honesty. My father lent me $85,000 for my education, and I paid back every penny the minute I tried my first case." "Impressive. And what sort of case was that?" "Dad sued me for the money." *** One friend complained to another, "All my husband and I do anymore is fight. I've been so upset, I've lost 20 pounds." "If it's that bad, why don't you just leave him?" asked the second friend. "I'd like to lose another 15 pounds first." *** When I took my school-age daughters to a lunch with veterans, I told them to ask questions. One of the men said he’d fought in the Korean War, and the girls were so impressed that the eldest wanted to know more: "Did you fight for the North or the South?" *** Did you hear about the identical twins who robbed a bank? After they were caught, they finished each other’s sentences. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** At one point, we used to be able to buy cigarettes while lying in our hospital beds. What other medical practices will fall by the wayside in 30 years? *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Scorpion-Tailed Spider The scorpion-tailed spider is so named for the weird, elongated abdomen of the female, which may not sting like a scorpion, but can wiggle and curl around to presumably confuse its predators. You don't have to do the whole routine, honey, we were already confused enough. Ravine Trapdoor Spider Looking like its body was sliced off and tattooed with some kind of satanic gateway, Cyclocosmia truncata actually uses its manhole-cover backside like, well, a manhole cover, sealing off its burrow from potential predators. You know we're dealing with one hardcore spider when its instinctive response to an attack is to present its ass. The End ( )

June 14th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Burchard of Meissen Caomhán of Inisheer Elisha (Roman Catholic and Lutheran) Fortunatus of Naples (Roman Catholic) Blessed Francisca de Paula de Jesus (Nhá Chica) Joseph the Hymnographer (Roman Catholic: Orthodox April 3) Methodios I of Constantinople Quintian of Rodez (Rodez) Richard Baxter (Church of England) Valerius and Rufinus June 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Commemoration of the Soviet Deportation related observances: Baltic Freedom Day (United States) Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide (Latvia) Mourning and Commemoration Day or Leinapäev (Estonia) Mourning and Hope Day (Lithuania) Day of Memory for Repressed People (Armenia) Flag Day (United States) Freedom Day (Malawi) Liberation Day (Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands) World Blood Donor Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Army Birthday International Bath Day Monkey Around Day National New Mexico Day National Pop Goes The Weasel Day National Strawberry Shortcake Day Pahili Day National Cupcake Day Tzuyu’s Birthday King Diamond’s Birthday Lucy Hale’s Birthday Donald Trump’s Birthday Fun Observances Bourbon Day June 14 is Bourbon Day. So, set aside some time in the day to enjoy a glass of the uniquely American distilled liquor. Bourbon is a type of whiskey that is made from corn and rye or wheat, and aged in charred oak barrels. Although it is usually associated with Kentucky - about 90% of the world's bourbon is made in the state - bourbon is distilled all over the United States. In fact, for a whiskey to be considered bourbon it must be made in the US, have at least 51% corn and should not contain any artificial flavors or coloring. The higher the percentage of corn, the sweeter the whiskey is. Mysterious Origins There is some dispute as to why the whiskey is called bourbon. Some people believe that it comes from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, while others think that the whiskey is named after Bourbon County in Kentucky. The origins of the beverage are equally mysterious. A Baptist minister called Elijah Craig is sometimes credited as being the first person in the US to make bourbon. A Connoisseur's Drink Because of its bold flavors, bourbon is a niche drink - people either love it or hate it. Experts suggest that beginners mix it with water or on the rocks. Many people enjoy bourbon in a cocktail. Some popular bourbon mixed drinks are bourbon sour, old fashioned, and mint julep. How to Celebrate? If you have never tasted bourbon, today is the perfect excuse to try it. Have a friend who is knowledgeable about the whiskey help you. Have a bourbon tasting party. Ask guests to bring a bottle of bourbon from a specific region or brand and then get around with some good eats and start tasting. Have a rating sheet and have everyone rate the bourbon they taste. Like many other liquors, bourbon can be used to flavor many dishes. For instance, you could make a bourbon pecan pie or add some bourbon to your chocolate milkshake. Did You Know... ...that the oak barrels used to age the whiskey can only be used once? After a batch of bourbon has been aged, the barrels can be used to store other liquors like tequila, scotch or beer, but never bourbon again. *** "What's the difference between an optimist and a pessimist?" I asked my husband. He thought for a minute before responding, "An optimist is the guy who created the airplane. A pessimist is the guy who created the parachute." *** My 17-year-old niece was looking for a job, so her mother scoured the want ads with her. "Here's one. A couple are looking for someone to watch their two kids and do light housekeeping." "Hel-looo!" said my niece, rolling her eyes. "I can't take that job. I don't know anything about lighthouses." *** A German, looking for directions in Paris, pulls up to a bus stop where two Americans are waiting. "Entschuldigung, sprechen Sie Deutsch?" he asks. The two Americans just stare at him. "Parlez-vous français?" he says. The two continue to stare, so the German tries again "Parlate italiano?" No response. "¿Hablan ustedes español?" Still nothing. Frustrated, the German guy drives off. The first American says, "You know, we should learn a foreign language." "Why?" asks the other. "He knew four languages, and it didn't do him any good." *** I dressed up my dog as a mailman for Halloween. He bit himself. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Spitting Spider Is the only spider that can shoot a web at its prey at speeds too fast for the human eye to see and the web actually has evolved to contract and tighten around its prey; rendering it immobile. Jumping Spider with Boxing Gloves Its pedipalps end in two bulbs which look like a pair of boxing gloves but are actually the male genitalia, from Ecuador. The Ladybug spider

June 13th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church Aquilina Cetteus (Peregrinus) Felicula G. K. Chesterton (Episcopal Church (USA)) Gerard of Clairvaux Psalmodius Ragnebert (Rambert) Blessed Thomas Woodhouse Triphyllius June 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Inventors' Day (Hungary) Suleimaniah City Fallen and Martyrs Day (Iraqi Kurdistan) International Albinism Awareness Day (international) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details International Community Association Managers Day Feast of St. Anthony (Spain) International Axe Throwing Day Maharana Pratap Jayanti National Call Your Doctor Day National Chamoy Day National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day National Forklift Safety Day National Frances Day National Jane Day National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day National Productive Business Civility Day National Weed Your Garden Day Random Acts of Light Day World Softball Day Steve-O’s Birthday Rumi Carter’s Birthday Jaden Newman’s Birthday Mary-Kate Olsen’s Birthday Chris Evans’s Birthday Fun Observances Sewing Machine Day They say a stitch in time saves nine. So, on June 13, Sewing Machine Day, dust off your sewing machine and sew away! The unofficial holiday celebrates the day in 1790 when English inventor Thomas Saint received a patent for the very first sewing machine design. However, it took 14 more years before the first working sewing machine was created in 1804, and another 15 years before sewing machines became easily accessible to consumers. Agents of Social Change The invention of sewing machines made the process of sewing easier, faster and more streamlined. In addition, the manufacturing of sewing machines for household use meant that women who spent a majority of time sewing, stitching and mending clothes by hand could now do all these tasks in a matter of hours instead of days and weeks. This gave them more time to seek paid employment. In this way, the sewing machine had a huge hand to play in the economic and social progress of women around the world. Sewing Machine Day is also celebrated by some people on September 10. How to Celebrate? Bring out your sewing machine to sew a new pattern. If you have always wanted to learn how to sew, now is the time to start learning. Have a sewing party – invite friends to teach you new patterns or exchange your creations with them. Did You Know... ...that the earliest sewing needles were made of bones and stone? *** Cops had no trouble tracking down a woman who allegedly shoplifted from a Toronto-area store. A few minutes earlier, she had interviewed for a job there and left her résumé. *** My husband and I were watching Forrest Gump at the base theater. The crowd was pretty quiet throughout the film, until the scene when Forrest graduates from college and is met by an Army recruiter. That was met with a shout from behind us: "Run, Forrest, run!" *** My wife is a by-the-recipe baker. But that attention to detail still hasn't made her chocolate chip cookies taste any better. One day, after the cookies had been in the oven a while, I smelled a familiar odor. "They're burning," I shouted. "I know," she said nonchalantly. "Aren't you going to take them out?" "No. They still have six minutes." *** From our local TV news station, this undeniably true travel suggestion: "Next up, ten money-saving tips for your trip to Hawaii. Don't go away!" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

Green Lynx Spider

June 12th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Chaco Armistice Day (Paraguay) Christian feast day: 108 Martyrs of World War II Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius Blessed Hildegard Burjan Enmegahbowh (Episcopal Church) Eskil First Ecumenical Council (Lutheran) Gaspar Bertoni John of Sahagún Onuphrius Pope Leo III Ternan June 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Dia dos Namorados (Brazil) Helsinki Day (Finland) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of the Philippines from Spain in 1898. June 12 Commemoration (Lagos State) Loving Day (United States) Russia Day (Russia) World Day Against Child Labour, and its related observances: Children's Day (Haiti) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Eat Flexitarian Day Child Labor Day Columbia Corpus Christi Holiday Democracy Day International Falafel Day National Button Battery Awareness Day National Dane Day National Esther Day National Jerky Day National Peanut Butter Cookie Day Peace Day Pulse Night of Remembrance Raggedy Ann and Andy Day Superman Day White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg Don Toliver’s Birthday Dave Franco’s Birthday Anne Frank’s Birthday Danny Gonzalez’s Birthday Adriana Lima’s Birthday ~~~~~~ Mon Jun 12th, 2023 - Sun Jun 18th, 2023 Meet A Mate Week Fun Observances Red Rose Day June 12 is Red Rose Day. It is an annual celebration of the universal symbol of love and romance - the humble, but beautiful red rose. Communicate Emotions People have been using roses to communicate a variety of emotions and feelings since antiquity. The earliest evidence of rose cultivation dates back to about 5000 years ago in China. In ancient Greece and Rome, roses were a luxury item, available only to the rich and the royals, and a muse for painters and writers. Roses were used for medicinal purposes and for religious ceremonies. The popularity of the rose declined with the spread of Christianity in Europe. It was seen as a symbol of depravity and decadence, vices that did not match up with the puritanical roots of the religion. By the 5th and 6th century CE, the rose had once again caught the fascination of artists, poets and writers in Europe and in the Middle East. Symbol of War and Love In the 15th century, factions battling in England over the throne adopted the rose as their symbol. The white rose was the symbol for York and the red rose for Lancaster. The resulting war was called the War of the Roses, which was eventually won by the supporters of the red rose. Red roses have held a symbolic place in most cultures around the world. In many parts of the world, it is seen as a way to express love, romance, beauty, and respect. Red roses are some of the most popular flowers gifted during holidays like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. It is also the symbol of social democratic parties in many countries. In Spanish, French, and Portuguese, rose is the word for red. How to Celebrate? Treat yourself or a loved one to a big bunch of red roses. Learn more about the history and botany of roses. If you have a garden or a yard, why not take this day to learn more about how to grow red roses? Spend some time reading about the War of the Roses. Did You Know... ...that the phrase sub rosa, meaning secrecy, comes from the practice in ancient Rome of leaving a rose outside a door during a confidential meeting? The rose indicated that those in the room did not want to be disturbed. *** Experience is a great teacher, especially when it's someone else's. These examples were submitted to learnfrommyfail.com: "When trying to compliment your girlfriend, tell her that she is prettier than her sister, not that her sister is uglier than she is." "Never name a goldfish after your child, or his younger brother might go to school and tell his teacher that Eric died." "When a coworker calls to say she's going to be late because she 'has to wait for the paramedics,' don't respond, 'Okay. Have fun!'" "When your boyfriend is rehearsing for a play, don't tell your roommate that he is 'upstairs doing lines.'" *** A Brooklyn café is charging $12 for a cup of Ethiopian coffee. The drink doesn't have a name, so The Week asked its readers to do the honors. Mocha Dinero Cost-a-latte Brokefest Blend Excesso Ka-Ching-accino Goldbean Sachs Café au Laitaway *** The toughest part of applying for a new job is having to explain why you're no longer at your previous one. Here are rationalizations from cover letters that did no one any good: "My boss thought I could do better elsewhere." "The company made me a scapegoat, just like my three previous employers." "Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as 'job hopping.' I have never quit a job." "Responsibilities make me nervous." *** Before he was deployed to Afghanistan, my brother Ken was lamenting over how many people seemed unaware of the conflict. I had to concede his point when I later mentioned to a neighbor that he was leaving for Afghanistan. "Really?" he said. "For business or pleasure?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Sadly, Gail passed away on February 16, 2022 (aged 101) R.I.P. 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June 11th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) American Evacuation Day (Libya) Brazilian Navy commemorative day (Brazil) Christian feast day: Barnabas the Apostle Bartholomew the Apostle (Eastern Christianity) Blessed Ignatius Maloyan (Armenian Catholic Church) Paula Frassinetti Riagail of Bangor June 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Davis Day (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada) King Kamehameha I Day (Hawaii, United States) Student Day (Honduras) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details National Cancer Thriver Day National Children’s Day National German Chocolate Cake Day National Making Life Beautiful Day National Olivia Day Race Unity Day Say Hi Day Yarn Bombing Day Shia LaBeouf’s Birthday Kodak Black’s Birthday Jake Webber’s Birthday Flamingo’s Birthday Dan Howell’s Birthday Claire Holt’s Birthday Fun Observances Corn on the Cob Day Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate it than with some delicious corn on the cob? Celebrate this popular summer side dish on Corn on the Cob Day, celebrated annually on June 11. A corn cob is the central woody part of maize or corn on which the corn grains are attached. Corn on the cob is a type of dish where the corn grains are cooked and eaten while still on the cob. Corn on the cob can be boiled, grilled, or roasted and served as a side dish or enjoyed as is. Never Served at Formal Occasions Because eating corn on the cob can be a messy affair - hands have to be used, the kernels tend to stick in one's teeth - etiquette rules that it should never be served at formal occasions or ordered on a first date. According to Emily Post, one of history's leading etiquette specialists, corn on the cob should not usually be served at lunch or dinner, but if it is, one must not "attack it ferociously or greedily". An Ancient Crop Corn or maize is an ancient plant native to the Americas. It is believed that corn was first cultivated in Mexico and spread around the world via European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. The starchy seeds or kernels of the plant are now used by millions of people around the world as their staple food. How to Celebrate? Get the grill out and grill some delicious corn on the cob to accompany the iced tea you made on June 10. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, make some corn on the cob to remind you of the summer. Did You Know… …that a corncob is part of the corn plant's flower? The individual kernels are seeds of the plant. *** As I performed a simple medical procedure on my patient, I warned her, "After this, you can't have sex for at least three days." "Did you hear that?" she asked her husband. "No sex for three days." "I heard," he said. "But she was speaking to you *** Scene: A bookstore Customer: Can you help me find a book? Me: Of course. Do you know the author or title? Customer: Well, I was at the beach and I saw this girl reading a purple book. She looked like she was really enjoying it. I want that book. Me: Ma'am, you're going to have to be more specific. There are a lot of books with purple covers. Customer: Can't you search on your computer for purple books? Me: Unfortunately, no. Customer: In that case, I'll take my business to a bookstore that has better computers. *** The band Kings of Leon cut short a concert after pigeons bombarded them with poop. Bass player Jared Followill couldn't say how many birds there were. "The last thing I was going to do was look up," he told CNN. *** When my eight-year-old sister came to visit, I took a day off from my job at the Pentagon and showed her the Lincoln Memorial. There she saw a large block of text—273 words long—etched into the monument. "What's that?" she asked. "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address," I told her. "If that's his address, how does he get any mail?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** R.I.P. Your Majesty *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ????????????????????????????????????????? *** *** *** sandrewn

June 10th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Abolition Day (French Guiana) Army Day (Jordan) World Art Nouveau Day (Worldwide) Christian feast day: Bardo Getulius, Amancius and Cerealus Guardian Angel of Portugal John of Tobolsk (Russian Orthodox Church) Landry of Paris Maurinus of Cologne Maximus of Aveia (or of Aquila) Maximus of Naples Olivia June 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Navy Day (Italy) Portugal Day, also Day of Camões (Portugal and the Portuguese communities) Reconciliation Day (Republic of the Congo) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Abolition Day National Rosé Day Belmont Stakes Doll Day - 1 World Doll Day - 2 National Bae Day National Ballpoint Pen Day National Bed Bug Prevention Day National Black Cow Day National Colt Day National Debra Day National Egg Roll Day National EHS Awareness Day National Herbs and Spices Day National Isabel Day National Shawn Day Trooping The Colour World Gin Day Worldwide Knit in Public Day International Yarn Bombing Day Taylor Armstrong’s Birthday Theresa Caputo’s Birthday Sasha Obama’s Birthday Prince Philip’s Birthday Lucy Bella Earl’s Birthday Kate Upton’s Birthday Judy Garland’s Birthday Fun Observances Iced Tea Day June 10 is Iced Tea Day. Say hello to the summer and celebrate this delicious and refreshing holiday by treating yourself to a big glass of iced tea. Iced tea is a beverage made by cooling or chilling brewed tea. Generally served with ice, iced tea is a popular beverage around the world and is usually made from green or black tea. Iced tea can be served sweetened or unsweetened, plain or with added flavors - usually lemon or peach. Some countries, however, have their special version of this drink. In Brazil, it is made from Yerba Mate, while in Taiwan it is usually served with milk or condensed milk and tapioca pearls. Sun Tea In some parts of the world, iced tea is made by steeping the tea in water for a longer time at a lower temperature instead of boiling the tea with water. Usually, this is done by leaving the tea in the Sun to steep. This is known as sun tea. How to Celebrate? Mix up a fresh batch of ice tea and have your friends and family over to enjoy the day outdoors with some ice tea. Experiment with different flavors of ice teas. What about adding some summery fruits or perhaps some alcoholic liquor? In the Southern Hemisphere, and getting ready for the winter? Don't fret. Treat yourself to a tall glass of iced tea and enjoy the last few days of summer! Did You Know… …that tea is the second most popularly consumed beverage in the world? The first is water. *** I just saw an ad for a position I feel completely qualified for: "Wanted: bartenders. No exp. necessary. Must have: legal ID, phone, transportation, and teeth." *** A customer walked into our store looking for Christmas lights. I showed her our top brand, but—wanting to make sure each bulb worked—she asked me to take them out of the box and plug them in. I did, and each one lit up. "Great," she said. I carefully placed the string of lights back in the box. But as I handed them to her, she looked alarmed. "I don't want this box," she said abruptly. "It's been opened." *** As we were putting out cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, I accidentally dropped one. "No problem," I said, picking it up and dusting it off before placing it back on the plate. "You can't do that," argued my four-year-old. "Don't worry. Santa will never know." He shot me a look. "So he knows if I've been bad or good, but he doesn't know the cookie fell on the floor?" *** My mother cast one of her students as the innkeeper for the Christmas pageant. All the third grader had to do was tell Joseph, "There is no room at the inn." But during the performance—after Joseph begged for a room for his pregnant wife—the boy didn't have the heart to turn him down. "Well," he said, "if it's so urgent, come on in." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

The Araneus praesignis spider It looks like it has an alien on its abdomen! It is native to Queensland, Australia. (Gelanor) Pirate spider Class Arachinida, Order Araneae (Gelanor sp), adult female with FALSE eyes (yellow spots) in the abdomen. The four pairs of TRUE eyes are small and are found in the cephalothorax. Lynx Spider

June 9th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Anniversary of the Accession of King Abdullah II (Jordan) Autonomy Day (Åland) Christian feast day: Aidan of Lindisfarne (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Bede (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Columba Ephrem the Syrian (Roman Catholic Church and Church of England) José de Anchieta Primus and Felician June 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Coral Triangle Day La Rioja Day (La Rioja) Murcia Day (Murcia) National Heroes' Day (Uganda) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details International Dark 'n Stormy® Day Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day National Earl Day National Helen Day National Krewe of Tucks Day National Meal Prep Day National Mitchell Day National No Apologies Period Day National Sex Day National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day T. T. Bank Holiday Natalie Portman’s Birthday Les Paul’s Birthday Michael J. Fox’s Birthday Johnny Depp’s Birthday Fun Observances Donald Duck Day Celebrate everyone’s favorite cartoon character, Donald Duck on June 9, Donald Duck Day. On this day in 1934, this popular Walt Disney character made his debut in the cartoon short named, The Wise Little Hen. Created by Walt Disney, Donald Duck is a short-tempered cartoon duck with human features. Considered to be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, he featured in hundreds of movies and was the central character in thousands of comic books. Donald Duck comic books are especially sought after in Europe and in Scandinavian countries, where fans of the character even have a special name. They are called Donaldists! How to Celebrate? Celebrate Donald Duck’s birthday by watching all of his movies and reading comics that feature him. Host a Donald Duck-themed party. Have your guests wear red bow ties in honor of Donald. Did You Know… …that Donald Duck has a middle name? His full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck. *** We know you’d never do it, but some people concoct crazy stories so they can skip work. Here are a few, collected by hiring managers: • Employee said a chicken attacked his mom. • Employee had a hair transplant that went bad. • Employee called in sick from a bar at 5 p.m. the night before. • Employee had to mow the lawn to avoid a lawsuit from the homeowners’ association. • Employee’s finger was stuck in a bowling ball. • Employee fell asleep at his desk while at work and hit his head, causing a neck injury. *** If you’re interested in becoming a lawyer, you’ll need a degree. But as these court transcripts reveal, the question is, in what? Attorney: "How was your first marriage terminated?" Witness: "By death." Attorney: "And by whose death was it terminated?" Witness: "Guess." Attorney: "Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?" Witness: "All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight." *** Jack wakes up with a horrible hangover and a throbbing black eye. The first thing he sees is a single rose on the side table and a note from his wife: “Dear, breakfast is made. I’ve gone shopping to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you!” He stumbles to the kitchen and, sure enough, there’s breakfast. “Joe,” he says to his son, “what happened last night?” “You came home soused and got that black eye tripping over a chair.” “So, why the rose, breakfast, and sweet note from your mother?” “Oh, that. Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take off your clothes, you screamed, ‘Leave me alone, I’m married!’” *** Are you a redneck? Want to be one? Take the Redneck IQ test and see how well you fare. Don’t look for answers. If you need them, you’re no redneck. 1) Which of these cars will rust out quickest when placed on blocks in your front yard? ’65 Ford Fairlane ’69 Chevrolet Chevelle ’64 Pontiac GTO . 2) Calculate the smallest limb diameter on a persimmon tree that will support a ten-pound possum. 3) A woodcutter has a chain saw, which operates at 2700 rpm. The density of the pine trees in the plot to be harvested is 470 per acre. The plot is 2.3 acres in size. The average tree diameter is 14 inches. Here’s the question: How many Budweisers will be drunk before the trees are cut down? 4) If your uncle builds a still that produces 20 gallons of shine per hour, how many car radiators are required to condense the product? *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** (OOPS!! Sorry, make that " kebab shops in Türkiye ) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

As if that is not bad enough, add water to the mix, such as with whales, dolphins and porpoises and it is literally, sink or swim, with their first breath of life. For the rest of their lives.

According to a new study, spiders living in cities are notably bigger than those living out in the bush. The Tiger Spider, Bolivia's Own Ferocious Striped Predator This is Linothele fallax, which I have dubbed the Tiger Spider due to its coloring which resembles that of the infamous ferocious cat. Warning over rise in UK's most dangerous spider due to warmer winters It may be no bigger than a pea, but its bite can put grown men in hospital. And thanks to global warming, the false black widow spider is on the march across the country, posing a threat to gardeners and anyone else spending time outdoors

June 8th 2023 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Blessed Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan Blessed Mary of the Divine Heart (Droste zu Vischering) Chlodulf of Metz Jacques Berthieu, S.J. Jadwiga (Hedwig) of Poland Medard Melania the Elder Roland Allen (Episcopal Church (USA)) Thomas Ken (Church of England) William of York June 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Bounty Day (Norfolk Island) Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Engineer's Day (Peru) Primož Trubar Day (Slovenia) World Brain Tumor Day World Oceans Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Corpus Christi International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos National Karen Day National Name Your Poison Day National Upsy Daisy Day Temotu Province Day Thomas Paine Day National Jerky Day National Farm Workers Day Michael FamilyFunPack’s Birthday Kanye West’s Birthday Harley Reese’s Birthday Joan Rivers’s Birthday Cody Rigsby’s Birthday Fun Observances Best Friends Day June 8 is Best Friends Day, a day to celebrate your best friend and let them know how important they are to you. Best friends are the best! They are the friends you can call up at any time of the day, laugh with for no reason at all, and confide in. They are there for you in all your good and bad times, they support you, validate all your good decisions and stop you from making wrong ones. In other words, without best friends, life would be very bleak indeed. How to Celebrate? Whether you grew up with them or met them later in your life, let your best friend know that you cherish them on Best Friends Day. Here are some ways you can celebrate this friendly holiday: Thank your best friends for being in your life by doing something special for them. Maybe send them a special gift basket full of things they like or treat them to their favorite dessert. Spend time with your best friend and do things that both of you enjoy doing together. Don't live in the same city as your best friend? Call them or send them a note letting them know how much you miss them. Better yet, why not try to make a surprise visit? They'll love to see you, and you can spend the day with your favorite person in the world! Did You Know… …that according to some sources, the finale of the hugely popular TV series, Friends, ranks as one of the top 5 most watched series finales of all times? *** At a planning meeting at my college, I congratulated a colleague on producing some superb student-guidance notes explaining how to combat plagiarism. "How long did it take you to write them?" I asked. "Not long," he said. "I copied them from another university's website." *** It's so quiet in the Hollywood Starbucks this morning, you can hear a name drop. *** I’d noticed that my 60-year-old father seemed to be losing his hearing, so I mentioned it to my mother. "Things haven’t changed that much," she said. "Only difference is, before, he didn’t listen. Now, he can’t." *** It’s tough enough selling a home nowadays. Don’t make the mistakes that turned off these readers on the City Room blog of The New York Times: • "It was a good house, well-maintained. But the bed with the person in it was off-putting." • "The family dog, long departed, was stuffed and standing next to the fireplace. RIP Sparky." • "The main distraction was dirt. Although there was the tiny child who proudly showed us the refrigerator full of ‘Daddy’s beer’ just outside an upstairs bedroom." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn

I wonder how much this one is worth today? 36in. Deluxe Lightup Spider Halloween Decoration - Walmart.com This Spider will make you scream! Features a big round furry body with red light-up eyes, long legs with fur tufts at the knees, and creepy mouth parts! Includes a hang loop for ease of hanging on your door or the wall! This furry spider will scare the crowd this Halloween! Has approximately 53 inch leg span. Requires 2 C batteries which are not included.