Conversation 25
Hello Peeps time for a new Conversation Thread. This is number 25 out of the
series. I created and started this thread 10 years ago.
I will change it often from now on. This is just a knock around
thread about things in life. My life and others. I am an avid Heidi
Daus Collector, former singer, model and so on. I do this thread because
I enjoy what I do. I love fashion and music and HSN is a little of both.
I cover a lot of music and fashion on this thread. ✨😎
I am going to wish Happy Holidays to all the Peeps out there and please
stay safe. 🌹✨😎
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NATIONAL CATFISH DAY
In the United States, National Catfish Day on June 25 each year to celebrate the value of farm-raised catfish. Dive in with us as we explore some interesting facts you may not have known about catfish.
A diverse group of ray-finned fish, catfish are named for their prominent barbels, which resemble cat whiskers. These nocturnal swimmers don’t have any scales. Their smooth flesh makes it difficult for anglers to clean. In the United States, the most commonly eaten species of catfish are the channel catfish and blue catfish. They are also a good source of Vitamin D.
A favorite dish of many Americans, this fine finned fish can be prepared in many different ways. Traditionally, many catfish lovers coat the fish in cornmeal and fry it. While many people prepare only the filets when cooking fish, when it comes to catfish, others prefer the fish cooked whole. No matter the method, this tender whitefish comes delicately off the bone. Spices complement this freshwater fish, too. However, it is also delicious served with a milder touch. A little lemon and butter go a long way. Those who love it fried will eat the crispy tail right away to savor the crunch!
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GLOBAL BEATLES DAY
June 25 is a day someone may want to hold your hand and ask you to please, please be true because they love you yeah, yeah, yeah. Global Beatles Day or GBD commemorates The Beatles music and their shake-up of the music world.
It’s unlikely you don’t know who the Beatles are, but just in case, they were an English rock band from the 1960s. The rock quartet consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Star.
The Beatles are considered one of the most influential bands of all time. They made their debut in the U.S. and took the country by storm with their unique sound of combining folk, rock, and sometimes trippy musical genre. They have sold over 600 million albums worldwide and is considered to be the highest selling musical group ever.
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NATIONAL STRAWBERRY PARFAIT DAY
National Strawberry Parfait Day on June 25 comes around each year during the perfect time – peak strawberry season. This food holiday offers a terrific opportunity to explore your farmer’s markets for fresh-picked strawberries.
Parfait is French for perfect. The traditional parfait is a dessert of ice cream or frozen custard layered with fruit and whipped cream in a tall stemmed glass. An additional topping of whipped cream garnishes the dessert. Today, we often replace the ice cream with yogurt or pudding and layers of granola. That’s a perfect parfait if anyone is asking.
Strawberries are not only in season during June, but they are also an excellent source of Vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, and fiber. At 55 calories and zero fat per 1 cup, these sweet things hit the spot when snack time is calling! When making parfaits, don’t just reserve them for dessert. If serving them with yogurt and granola, they make a delicious breakfast and snack, too.
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Good Morning Peeps enjoy your Tuesday in our wonderful community. ✨✨
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Good day in your corner of the world wishing you a great Tuesday. ✨🌹
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Good afternoon in Florida and Congrats on your State’s win of the Stanley Cup. 😘🌹😎😎
Hey keep cool out there.
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Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I hope this is a nice day for you.
Hoping you feel better too. I am a wee bit under the weather my way of saying
I don’t feel to hot. I know this too shall pass.Wishing for cooler days✨✨ Hey congrats on your State’s win of the Stanley Cup. 🌹😎
Know that I am thinking of you and your husband and the day he comes homes.
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Last night I left hubby around 10 pm. No one mentioned that we were in the midst of a thunder storm and a deluge of rain. Driving home, I thought it was strange that the street lights weren’t on, yet those eight traffic lights were working perfectly. Got an eerie feeling as I drove up the driveway to our home when it seemed nothing was on. But, thought nothing of it. When I reached the front door I thought it was odd what the overhead light didn’t turn on. When I entered the house, again, thought I had forgotten to leave the light on in the dining area. Yet, when I tried the switch, it was in the ON position. Checking the kitchen no stove light or one for the overhead microwave. Then it dawned on me that we had no power. Went to the guest bathroom where I had 4 battery operated lanterns and took one out of the box. It worked. Rushed to the panel and turned everything off. A/C was off since I do not leave it on when visiting hubby. I had made a stop at Costco and did have things for the frig. Decided to leave everything in the thermo bag with the two heavy duty ice paks. There was no notice of the event on my cell. Suffice to say, it was another two hours before we had lights. What a feeling when those lights came on and I could relax knowing it was not my fault.
Hubby has another new roommate. Like, you, I do miss the first roommate that helped hubby. I hope he is OK. He found a place to stay about a mile from the rehab. There was a sigh of relief when he left since this was his first stop after spending over 30 yrs. in prison. But, I did not feel unsafe. He had a good side and would tell me when things weren’t right.
Hubby is on board leaving rehab. He doesn’t want to be a burden to me. However, I will bring him home when I have all the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed. He cannot walk at this point or stand on the one good leg. I hope to be working with our health insurance to get things rolling. I also need to look at transportation for the disabled to take him back and forth and to other appointments when necessary. His mind is good. The only drawback is that I will not be able to have someone live-in. The HOA does not permit more than 2 people in the condo even though we have two bedrooms. There have been many meetings dealing with this issue, but nothing has been done to rectify the situation. It seems to go on deaf ears. For now, I am looking at a sling that will enable me to lift hubby from bed to wheelchair or from chair to wheelchair. I am hoping with the right PT we can get him to function on his own again.
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Good morning in S. California. Take it easy if this is a pleasant day have a good time.
Thank you for your concern over my nephew this has all the family upset.Thank god he is healing with lots of pins and screws inserted during surgery.
Hey enjoy the trails weather permitting. ✨😎🌹
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Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. Well the winner has won good game. ✨🌹😎
I am feeling just a bit under the weather sinus issue.
Sending cool waves to you and Jake. ✨✨
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Good afternoon in Oz. Sorry you are still under the weather.☹ Too much going on in your family, no wonder. Did the police ever find the person who hit your nephew? Saying prayers for your entire family.🙏
I did not fall asleep watching the game last night, it was a good one.🏒 We do a fun bet with friends/family before the playoffs start and pick who we think will be in the finals. I picked Florida and Dallas. Dallas made it to the semi-finals and I won with Florida winning the cup! Didn’t say anything because Edmonton was a very worthy opponent and, in my mind, I thought they would win game 7. I’ve always liked the Panthers.😊
I hope you start to feel better and your days get a little easier. Sending love and hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖
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Good afternoon in Texas. ✨😎🌹Enjoy the new member of the family.
I love Mabel. 😘✨
How are things going for you and hubby? I hope your friend is able to see some
of the properties left.Hey enjoy your day I will be back later. ✨
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Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening and stay cool. ✨🌹
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NATIONAL PRALINES DAY
On June 24, National Pralines Day honors a confection made from nuts (whether in whole pieces or ground) and sugar syrup. Pralines may also refer to any chocolate cookie containing the ground powder of nuts.
French sugar industrialist, Marshal du Plessis-Praslin (1598-1675), originally inspired the early pralines. At the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte during the 17th century, du Plessis-Praslin created his first pralines, made with almonds and individually coated in caramelized sugar.
The powder made by grinding up sugar-coated nuts is called pralin. This is an ingredient in many types of cakes, pastries and ice creams. When this powder is mixed with chocolate, it becomes praliné in French, which gave birth to what is known in French as chocolat praliné.
The French settlers brought their recipe into Louisiana, an area of the United States where both sugar cane and pecan trees were plentiful. During the 19th century, New Orleans chefs substituted pecans for almonds, added cream to thicken the confection, and thus creating what is known throughout the Southern United States as the praline.
3 Pralines from Around the World
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French Pralines – a combination of almonds and caramelized sugar.
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NATIONAL TAKE BACK THE LUNCH BREAK DAY
On June 24 each year, North American workers celebrate National Take Back the Lunch Break Day to promote worker happiness and productivity.
There’s been an increasing trend to take less frequent and shorter lunch breaks, affecting employee morale and well-being. According to Gallup, only one in three employees are engaging at work. Because engagement affects productivity, happiness and job satisfaction, employees and employers across North America need to step up to the plate – the lunch plate that is!
According to a 2017 study commissioned by Tork, an Essity brand, employees who take lunch breaks are more likely to report being efficient at work and satisfied with their jobs. The survey reveals that nearly 90 percent of employees consider the ability to take a lunch break critical when accepting a new job. However, once they are on the job, the average lunch break is less than 30 minutes for more than half of North American workers – barely enough time to purchase a meal, let alone enjoy it.
That is why Tork created National Take Back the Lunch Break Day to help improve workplace morale, satisfaction, and productivity across North America.
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Good Afternoon Peeps welcome to our wonderful Community. 😎💕
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Good afternoon and I hope your Summer is going well.
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Good afternoon in Florida. I have not posted in a day or two which is not my forte.
I will write more later hey keep cool. 🌹
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Hello Sheba,
I am so sorry to read about your nephew. I pray that he starts to recover soon. And that the authorities find the person that hit him. Also I am sorry for your loss. You certainly have gone through a lot.
I though you were having power outages, and couldn’t post.
I do hope you feel better, and your headache goes away.I had labs this morning and hubby his Cardiologist appointment this afternoon.
It finally rain hard here, a real down pour.
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Good afternoon and I did read your post. Taci thank you for keeping me in your thoughts.
Just family things and my nephew was in a hit and run while walking. Whoever hit him
did not stop to help.I hope all is going great for you and your family. ✨✨
Hey Happy Trails To You, 🌹✨I posted in the wrong area oops! ✨
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Sheba, It is shocking that your nephew was hit and the person drove off. Hope he gets better soon. How long will he be in the hospital? Is he on summer break from School or out of school?
We are hot here and have been for a few days, maybe close to 90 today. I took a hiking break because it’s too hot for me. Lots of exercise here with cleaning, organizing and ironing.
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The young person was only 19 just walking outside and someone who appeared to be
out of it or not hit him and kept going. A good person stood near him and directed
traffic until the police and ambulance came.We are also dealing with a funeral for a beautiful soul in the family.
Be careful out there there are so many evil souls out there that don’t care about
anyone but themselves. Taci he is in critical care and stable condition. The Hospital
did do emergency surgery on him minutes after arriving at the hospital.Hot all over which does not help anything.
How are things going for you?
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Good afternoon thank you for asking about me and I think all the girls know when
I don’t post something is going on but things are alright now. ✨Oodie how are you doing? How is your husband? I will get caught up later. ✨🌹
Triple digits for sure all over.
Let me know how your day is going.
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I am still having some pain and discomfort from the oral surgery last week. Part of the problem is my allergy to sulfites. Guess I am back to reading labels again. Nothing can be taken for granted in this day and age.
I saw hubby Saturday and he was again very feisty. He was more concerned with me than anything else. His roommate went home or to another facility which is something I am thinking about as well. If hubby comes home I will need to have someone in place to help him into the bathroom, etc.. As far as PT goes, I don’t think this facility is helping him, so I have started to look around. I really feel that a place that has a pool could bring him around more. There is one near me that I’m looking into. And of course, reviews do help.
Weather wise, it is similar to yours. However, no rain. Seems to fizzle and the dark clouds become blue again. Right now it is cloudy and when I brought the garbage out this morning, the sun was out and there were just some puffy white clouds with the sky being as blue as the sea. I am now going to head to a shower and then on to Costco for gas and maybe find something soft to eat with hubby. I know you are busy and so glad you posted. Here’s a hug from me to you (). I still am getting those awful sinus headaches. Just hope it goes away during my shower. I don’t like leaving hubby and he knows that when I don’t show it’s because I’m not up to par. I will pick up some ice cream on the way to rehab for both of us. Culver’s comes to mind.
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Good evening I agree with you and Shoelady60 time for a change. 🌹✨
I say home will be the best medicine there is.Good luck finding good PT Service from home.
I do have a slight headache I am about to shower and take medicine.
The heat is too hot stay cool Oodie.
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I am so happy to read you are thinking of moving your husband. He’s been there too long with all these different roommates that come and go. I may be wrong but I have a feeling his mental state will soar if he comes home and he will try even harder to maneuver around with a PT person coming to the house. And if you do move him to another facility with a pool, make sure it is a true rehabilitation center. Unless it’s a very serious accident, most people are in rehab only for a few weeks and sent home with assistance. I wish you prayers and good luck.🙏🤞
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@shoelady,
Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I was missing in action for a couple of days.
I am feeling a bit under the weather. Well Shizzle. ✨
I hope your cough is gone for good.
Let me know how you are doing.
Sending cool waves to you and Jake. ✨✨🌹
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Unlike you not to post each day so I was hoping is was something simple like a power outage from storms and nothing serious. Happy to see you back today.😊
We got lucky and have a gorgeous day, around 80 with a breeze and partly sunny.🌞 A/C is off and windows and doors open. Creeping back up again tomorrow. Looks like an unsettled week and hot again over the weekend.🔥
Final hockey game of the season tonight, who knows who will win.🏒 Hope it’s a good game, otherwise, I may fall asleep.😴
Sending get well hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖
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Good evening to you and enjoy the Game hubby is watching and I join him in a few.
Very hot days and much family matters going on.Thank you for your good thoughts you are so funny, I don’t think you will fall asleep,
Good to have 71flowerchild so sad many lost so much.
Kick back relax and enjoy this summer season.
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Good evening in Texas and soon New Mexico. I am so glad your business and personal
property was one of the four including you. 🌹💕✨I love the new addition to the family Mabel. Wow she is a good size. 🌹💕
I miss your other dog. So it is Little D and Mabel, 💕🌹✨We all have missed you and welcome back. 🌹✨✨😘
Your area have a lot to do to get back to the beautiful living moving forward.
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Shoelady60
Hello, thanks for the recent message. It had been so long since I posted, I was afraid I had forgotten how!!
We are hoping we will be able to go to Ruidoso in a couple of weeks but all depends on if utilities, water etc are safe and available in our area. Today, full time residents are able to return but need to bring a weeks worth of groceries and water. I have a friend that went back but she still had a home to go back to.
Our Mabel is a big girl alright, 83 pounds! She is a sweet natured gentle giant but can be a tad stubborn at times. She is never far from my side and the perfect movie companion.
I don’t know her story as to how she ended up at the rescue but the Lady who runs this rescue said one day she just walked up to the facility. Sounds like she was dumped as the facility is in a rural area. No one ever came for her so she was placed on website and the rest is history. We lost our sweet girl Jewel about 2 years ago, so it was awhile before we adopted Mabel in Dec 2023.
The vet estimates her age between 5 and 6 years old. We didn’t want a puppy but she still makes us laugh like one with her goofiness.
Thank you for listening to my ramblings about Mabel. I’ve been hugging her a lot lately.
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Your Mabel sounds very similar to the way I got my Jake. I was working at the shelter and he was picked up as a stray so no one knew anything about him. It was estimated he was about seven years old and he needed an operation on his toe. After that was done and healed (about two months) as you said, the rest was history. Took him home for a shelter break and he never left my house. Had dogs my entire life but he definitely loved me the most. I think he truly appreciated all that I did for him to make his remaining years easy and loving. Still think of him every single day. Sorry about your Jewel. In my opinion, that’s one thing God got wrong, not giving dogs a longer life.🐶💗🐶
Glad you are back, still saying prayers for you and the town of Ruidoso.🙏
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Wishing you a nice cool day Kitten. 🌹✨
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Sheba
Want to say hello and hope you are better this afternoon.
So sorry to hear about your nephew. Couldn’t believe what happened…..and that person didn’t even stop to help. I’ve added him to my prayer list. Hope he is improving each day.
My jewelry store friend was able to return last night to her home and shop-(they are next door to each other). She is in a part of town that was spared from the 2 fires. She said as soon as they can, she and hubby will go to our place and check on it until we are able to go. Currently, only full time residents are allowed in.
I loved seeing the picture of Mabel. She has the St. Bernard face/ head and the rest is white like a Great Pyrenees. Her personality is more St Bernard than Pyr. Little D basically ignores her but she loves him and is so gentle around him.
Thanks for the song….you remember it’s one of my favorites. Perfect song for that gorgeous moon we had.
I’ll keep in touch. ❤️
Flower, Little D and Mabel
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Paul Williams Lyrics
“Nice To Be Around”Hello such a simple way to start a love affair
Should I jump right in and say how much I care
Would you take me for a mad man or a simple hearted clown
Hello with affection from a sentimental fool
To a little girl who’s broken of every rule
One who brings me up when all the others seem to let me down
One whose nice to be aroundShould I say that it’s a blue world without you
Nice words I remember from an old love song
But all wrong, ’cause I never called it love before
This feeling’s new – this came with youAnd I know that the nicest things that never seem to last
That we’re both a bit embarrassed by our past
But I think there’s something special in the feelings that we’ve found
And you’re nice to be around
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Shadow Dancing
Song by Andy GibbYou got me looking at that heaven in your eyes
I was chasing your direction
I was telling you no lies
And I was loving you
When the words are said, baby, I lose my head
And in a world of people, there’s only you and I
There ain’t nothing come between us in the end
How can I hold you when you ain’t even mine
Only you can see me through
I leave it up to you
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing, baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more
All that I need is just one moment in your arms
I was chasing your affection
I was doing you no harm
And I was loving you
Make it shine, make it rain, baby I know my way
I need that sweet sensation of living in your love
I can’t breath when you’re away, it pulls me down
You are the question and the answer am I
Only you can see me through
I leave it up to you
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing, baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more
And in this world of people there’s only you and I
There ain’t nothing come between us in the end
Ah, can I hold you when you ain’t even mine
Only you can see me through
I leave it up to you
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing, baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing, baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing, baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing, baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing, baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing, all this and nothing more -
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NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY
National Onion Rings Day lands on June 22 to recognize the batter-dipped, deep-fried bite of deliciousness that runs rings around other appetizers.
Onions have been around for some time. A recipe called “Fried Onions with Parmesan Cheese” is included in John Mollard’s 1802 cookbook The Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined. Within the recipe, it suggests cutting onions into 1/2 inch rings, dipping them into a batter made of flour, cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese then deep-frying them in boiling lard. It also recommends serving them with a sauce made of melted butter and mustard.
Some believe that a recipe for French Fried Onions (not claiming to be the originator of the recipe) appeared in the Middletown, NY Daily Times on January 13, 1910.
The Pig Stand restaurant chain, established in Oak Cliff, Texas in the early 1920s, is one of the claimants to the onion rings invention. Another recipe for deep-fried onion rings dipped in milk then dredged in flour appeared in a 1933 Crisco advertisement in The New York Times Magazine. By the 1960s, the A&W restaurant gained official credit with popularizing the onion rings in fast food restaurants.Many agree onion rings taste best hot from the fryer. Whether you dip them in a sauce or not is up to you. There are plenty to choose from these days, too. Sweet, spicy, salt and vinegar, and everything in between.
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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DAY
National Chocolate Eclair Day falls on June 22 each year and recognizes a delicious cream-filled pastry covered in smooth chocolate. Pastry. Check. Cream filling. Check. Chocolate. Check. What more could you want in a food holiday? Maybe a cup of coffee to go with it, but other than that, you won’t need anything else.
We all know the French make many delicacies from dough and the eclair is no different. Eclairs are a particular pastry made from a dough called pate a choux that is piped it into an oblong shape using a pastry bag. Once baked, the eclair is light and crispy on the outside and hollow on the inside making it the perfect avenue for transporting creamy vanilla or chocolate creme.
The word eclair comes from the French word, meaning “flash of lightning.” The connection between the word and this French pastry remains unclear. Some people suggest that the éclair is so named because it is eaten so quickly. For instance you might say, “You ate that in a flash!” Another interpretation, however, says that the name came from the glistening of the frosting, which resembles lightning.
Originating during the nineteenth century in France, the eclair was first called pain à la Duchesse or “petite Duchesse.” Food historians believe that French chef Antonin Careme (1784-1833) first developed the eclair.
The 1884 Boston Cooking School Cook Book, by Mrs. D.A. Lincoln, has the first known English-language recipe for eclairs.
In some regions of the United States, Long Johns are marketed under the name eclairs. However, the two are not quite identical. Long Johns are made with donut pastry and typically filled with vanilla pudding or custard. The eclair, on the other hand, requires a little more effort and expense to make.
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INTERNATIONAL BEING YOU DAY
International Being You Day, on June 22, invites you to celebrate being…YOU. It’s time to ditch the self-judgment and have gratitude for yourself. Today we invite you to explore what it means to truly be YOU beyond the projections of society and the need for perfection. It’s your day to discover and acknowledge the beauty of you and your unique capabilities. It’s also an invitation to celebrate everyone’s differences.
What if you could ditch the judgment and have gratitude for yourself just for a day? What if you could start going from having a life run on autopilot to one of curiosity, joy, gratitude and presence? On International Being You Day, start the day by celebrating YOU and embrace the differences of everyone around you.
3 Ways to Celebrate YOU
Empowering you to know that your dreams of what is possible are way more valuable than fitting in.
Inviting people to embrace their unique capacities and get away from comparison and judgment as the deciding factors for happiness.
Inspiring people to use lightness, joy, and laughter as their guide to who they can choose to be, instead of all they should and should not’s of our age, race, cultures, and families. -
SUMMERSGIVING
The Saturday after the Summer Solstice, gather your friends and family to celebrate Summersgiving! This day is designed to combine all the fun of summer with America’s favorite Thanksgiving food. It’s a celebration of life, rooted in gratitude, to be shared with the friends and food that make life fun.
Everyone has a favorite holiday food or tradition, and Summersgiving provides the opportunity to bring them all together under the sun and stars for one big celebration. Make a feast and share the dishes that mean celebration with a broader crowd of friends and family. Let the joy and fun memories grow year after year!
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Good Morning Peeps and welcome to our wonderful Community. 😎🎈
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I hope some of you enjoyed looking at the Strawberry Moon last night. 😎💕
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Good Morning in Ohio and may this weekend be a good one for you and the kids. 😎🎈
Super Hot in OZ.
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Good afternoon in sunny Florida. I hope you get some good rain soon.😎💕
Oz is suppose to have a thunderstorm later tonight.Just take it easy today and keep cool. 😎💕
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Hello Sheba and happy weekend.
That’s a lovely picture, wish I had it on my wall.
Strawberry Full Moon started yesterday. Today we had some rain, more noise than rain. Such a huge loud thunder right on top of the house that hubby jumped.
The bunnies are coming around in the late afternoons. They like the grapes and Strawberries.Take care and enjoy your weekend with your hubby and Poppy.
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We are at 93 degrees as I type this post to you. I have a slight headache for some reason.
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Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 💕😎🎈I know your hands are full today.
The heat does not help and it is hot all over.Oz is in triple digits already. Please take care today and keep cool and safe. 😎
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Just checking to see if you are OK. Very hot and humid on the Gulf Coast. Had a few chances of rain but it seem to fizzled. Hope everything is OK with you, hubby and Poppy. Take care. Stay well and above all be safe.
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Good morning in S. California. 😎🎈Taci my nephew was hit by a car in TN. while walking.
Still in the hospital pretty banged up. Everyone is pretty shocked especially since our
close relative died on the same day. This is a bit much.So sorry about the fires the loss is staggering. Prayers for all affected.
So glad @71flowerchild place is still standing.
Taci keep cool and Happy Trails. 😘🎶😎🎈
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Sheba, wishing you a good Sunday. I know you have family things going on and wanted to let you know I am thinking of you.
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Good morning in the ‘burgh. I know it is very warm in your area and just about every
area in the country.Lady stay cool and stay home if possible. I am going out for a bit but not long.
Need to pick up something for Poppy.It was so good to see @71flowerchild post last night. I knew about the fires in her
area of New Mexico. I did leave a small note to you the other night I don’t know if
you saw it well she did and I am so glad. The fire is insane and what a loss in lives and property.
They are very lucky their place is still standing. I am making a post for her below. 😎Too much is happening but I am taking one step at a time.
Hey sending cool waves to you and Jake. 😎🎈
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Good afternoon between Ruidoso and Texas. 🎈😎 I have been reading and watching
reports on the fire. This will be a slow process according to the people in charge.
I am glad you still have your home and it’s still standing. 💕I read somewhere power is
not restored 100% just yet. Be careful if you are going to travel there this weekend.This is indeed very sad. I remember all the happy times you had there. I hope it all
can be rebuilt. 🎈😎I love the new addition to the family. I hope you all have a wonderful summer.
Please post again when you can I have really missed you. 😘💕😎
Sending cool hugs to Mabel and Little D. 😘😎
Introducing Mabel the new baby. 😘😎💕🎈Good on you for the rescue. 💕😘
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Good morning Kitten in California. I hope this is a nice and cool Saturday for you
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Peace Out Peeps have a cool and safe evening. 😎
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The first full moon of the summer is making its entrance in June also known as the “strawberry” moon.
This year’s strawberry moon is unique and more meaningful as it coincides with the summer solstice, a time of year with deep spiritual meaning for many cultures around the world who have celebrated the event over the years through hosting traditions or ritual ceremonies.
Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas, who is known for his cosmic guidance among celebrities, businesses and online influencers, spoke to “Good Morning America” about the best ways to take advantage of this energetic full moon.
But first, let’s break down the meaning of the strawberry moon.
When can you see the strawberry full moon in 2024?
The full moon will reach peak illumination in the United States on Friday, June 21, at 9:08 p.m., E.T., according to NASA.The moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Thursday evening through Sunday morning, the agency said.
Why is it called the strawberry moon?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which first began publishing the names for the full moons in the 1930s, states that some Native American tribes named the full moon in June as the “strawberry moon” to match the short harvest season for strawberries.Alternative old European name for the moon in June is the “honey moon,” because honey was also often harvested around the end of June, NASA said.
Therefore, “honeymoon,” the word that is traditionally used to describe the first month of marriage, may have a connection to this full moon due to the popularity of weddings being held in June.
However, NASA explained, other theories suggest that the word “honeymoon” came from the custom of gifting newlyweds mead, a drink made with fermented honey, to enjoy during their first month of marriage.
Meanwhile, other tribe also reportedly referred to the full moon as birth moon, egg laying moon and hatching moon to highlight the beginning of new life, the Old Farmer’s Almanac said.
How often is the full moon on the summer solstice?
The chance of the full moon falling on the same day as summer solstice is very rare.This year’s strawberry moon arrives just one day after summer solstice takes place, which is on Thursday, June 20.
However, some reports said the last time the solstice full moon happened was in 2016, and some said it last occurred in 1986 or even in 1967.
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NATIONAL WAGYU DAY
June 21 is National Wagyu Day on the National Day Calendar® to celebrate the delicacy of Wagyu and spread awareness about the rigorous authentication process taken for Wagyu. For an entire day, we are celebrating alongside steak and beef enthusiasts, plus encouraging everyone to experience the delicious taste of the finest beef in the world.
National Wagyu Day invites seasoned Wagyu connoisseurs as well as first timers to celebrate the delicacy of Wagyu. In addition, to make the distinction between Japanese, American, and Australian Wagyu known. Also, the authentication process. Authenticating Wagyu, especially authentic Japanese Wagyu, is a complex process with strict regulations and controls. In fact, not all Wagyu is Japanese, which is why authentic Japanese Wagyu is such a delicacy.
The spirit of National Wagyu Day is special. It welcomes those who are trying Wagyu for the first time and seasoned Wagyu connoisseurs, on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, to celebrate the delicacy of Wagyu and to learn about its rigorous authentication process. That also means one thing, more time to enjoy Wagyu! ~Steve Haddadin
Wagyu, meaning Japanese cattle, refers to four specific breeds of beef cattle that originated in Japan. These unique breeds of cattle produce a type of marbled beef that have an extreme tenderness and a rich, savory flavor when cooked. In fact, the tenderness of the meat creates a melt-in-your mouth experience.
American Wagyu comes crossbreeding full blood Wagyu cattle with Angus. Japanese Wagyu cattle are bred solely as authentic because Japanese Wagyu cattle has been only bred in Japan. One way to tell the difference between American and Japanese Wagyu is Japanese Wagyu is normally boneless when imported. In addition, Japanese Wagyu will always have a Certificate of Authenticity, even if served in a restaurant. Verifying authentic Wagyu requires a cattle ID number, which is on the authentication certificate that could be obtained from a butcher or the restaurant where you are enjoying it at.
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NATIONAL SELFIE DAY
Thanks to social media and the smartphone, June 21 celebrates National Selfie Day and recognizes a form of self-portrait shared across the world wide web. Today we encourage everyone to take creative, but appropriate selfies and share them on social media.
While the act of taking a selfie may predate social media, smartphones, and the word itself (which is now in the Oxford Dictionary), the popularity of taking these self-portraits keeps increasing. And the ability to take them gets easier all the time. Selfie sticks and multi-functional camera phones make it all too convenient to take these kinds of photographs as well as group selfies (aka groupies).
Selfies have become so popular, the most common types of selfies are earning names for themselves. Most of them are about documenting a moment in time, though others merely capture a look. They are called “selfies” after all. They usually feature a single person and that’s the person taking the photo. However, not all of them are about the photographer. We’ve gathered a few of them worth checking out.
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NATIONAL SMOOTHIE DAY
Capitalizing on the bountiful fruits and vegetables available this time of year, National Smoothie Day on June 21 celebrates the refreshing beverage brought to you by the blender.
Using fresh ingredients, whole grains and punches of flavor, smoothies transform our fruits and veggies into a delightfully cool drink. Some smoothies incorporate herbs and spices, punching up the flavor level. The base ingredients include milk, yogurt, juice, and a blend of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables in a variety of combinations.
You may turn a little green when you consider adding vegetables to your smoothie, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Both fruit and vegetable smoothies can pack in the nutrients, but be careful, the calories can also add up. Making smart choices will help keep your smoothies on the healthier side:
Limit your boosters – Ingredients like nut butters, seeds, grains and protein powders increase the fat and calories. While these ingredients add flavor and even nutrients, include them in small portions. You can also limit them to 1-2 per smoothie.
Control portion size – Just like our regular meals, smoothies can become oversized. Monitor the portion size for your main ingredients so that when your smoothie is complete, the calories and fat add up to a balanced serving. For example, one cup of berries, half a cup of yogurt and a tablespoon of a nut butter shouldn’t put you over.
Avoid juices – Prepared juices add calories. If you need a little more sweetness, consider adding a calorie-free sweetener or limiting the juice to just a splash.
Add veggies – Spinach, beets, kale and zucchini are just a few of the veggies that add nutrients and fiber without adding a lot of calories. And these veggies don’t add any offputting flavors.
Add a little spice – Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and turmeric add flavor without adding calories. They also provide us with other benefits as well. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar and blood pressure.
Smoothies make a terrific meal substitute, too. When you’re craving something sweet or need an energy boost, a smoothie can be the answer. In fact, smoothies are great for weight loss because of the use of fruits and berries. The fruit will also help you feel full longer. Adding additional protein to your smoothie will help control cravings. If you’re looking for the healthiest kind of smoothie, you’ll definitely want to try a green5 Health Benefits of Smoothies
Assists with digestion.
Improves mood and helps fight symptoms of depression.
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NATIONAL TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY
Every year on the Friday after Father’s Day, employees across the country bring their dogs for National Take Your Dog to Work Day. A celebration of the companionship between canine and human, National Take Your Dog to Work Day hopes to inspire others to adopt from shelters and humane societies.
Those in the pet supply business may find this to be an everyday occurrence. With pets being central to their business platform, employees bring their dogs to work frequently. Companies such as Petco, Petsmart, Mars Petcare, Trupanion, and Nestle Purina Petcare all have pet-friendly policies. So, every day is Take Your Dog to Work Day at these companies.
However, not only pet companies are dog friendly these days. Tech and marketing businesses seem to be next in line for offering this perk to employees. Amazon, Airbnb, Procore Technologies, Vungle, and Radio Systems Corporation are just a few of the companies across the nation supporting pet-friendly policies.
Are there benefits to having a dog by your side all day? As any business knows, policies like these come with pros and cons.
Pros of Pet-Friendly Policies
Perhaps the number one benefit of dogs at work is the reduced stress for most employees. Studies have shown pets in the workplace not only reduce stress but also increase productivity.
Which brings us to the second benefit. Employees who take breaks to care for their dog tend to be more productive than those who plow through their work. They come back to their desk refreshed and energized, ready to refocus.
Employees are healthier and so are their dogs because both are getting more physical activity.
The pet also gets more social interaction, not only from the dog owner but from the entire office.
Overall, dogs bring a morale boost to the entire office. Not very many can resist the affection of a loveable pup.
Pet-friendly businesses retain their employees longer and are more attractive to future employees.Cons of Pet-Friendly Policies
The job satisfaction of employees with allergies or phobias are greatly affected.
Risk of injury to employees or other dogs increase the legal risk.
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GO SKATEBOARDING DAY
Inspired skaters carve a space on their calendar on June 21 each year for Go Skateboarding Day! A combination of athleticism, dance, and art, skateboarding has grown up in an urban world.
Skateboarding crosses multicultural divides and speaks to a diverse population. Skaters test the laws of gravity with a variety of ariels and twists, thrilling their fans. Retailers, sponsors, parks, and individuals around the world host events showcasing this rebellious and creative culture. It makes perfect sense we celebrate a day that is entirely for the skater enthusiasts.
Since the 1950s, skateboarding has been changing and advancing. Beginning with modified surfboards in California, the sport grew into a worldwide phenomenon. The first skateboards were shorter surfboards upgraded with wheels. Since then, every modification has enabled skateboarders to develop more sophisticated and higher tricks.
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NATIONAL PEACHES ‘N’ CREAM DAY
Observed annually on June 21, National Peaches ‘n’ Cream Day recognizes a sweet way to eat ripened peaches. It’s also a perfect way to begin and end the summer solstice.
Peaches’ n’ Cream is a simple, traditional, and delicious summertime dessert. Of course, the Georgia peach is in season during the month of June, as are those grown in Florida, California, and South Carolina. Make some homemade vanilla ice cream to sweeten the deal, and your peaches’ n’ cream will be all the cooler.
Almost any seasonal fruit goes well with chilled cream, and peaches are no exception. The sweetness of the fruit combines with the silkiness of the cream for a refreshing summer treat. It’s so delicious, we keep coming back for more!
It’s interesting to note that doctors theorize Typhoid Mary may have spread the bacteria through cut up raw peaches in frozen ice cream. So, wash those hands vigorously!
With peaches just coming into season, it’s a good time to keep an eye out for them. Generally speaking, there are two types of peaches – freestone and clingstone. The flesh determines the kind of peach. How the flesh comes away from the stone or the pit in the middle of the peach gives it the name. When the meat comes away freely from the stone, the peach is a freestone peach; if the flesh clings to the peach, it’s a clingstone.
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Good day in Ohio may this Summer be a great one for you and the kids. 🎈😎💕
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Good day in Florida I do hope you have some good rain and soon. 😎🎈💕
How are you feeling today? OZ is already approaching triple digits. Hello Summer. 😎
Perhaps soon we all will get some good rain.
I hope the critters are having fun and shade in your yard. 🎈
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Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how does your mouth feel?
Take it easy today and stay hydrated.I am glad your husband has a new room mate and hope they get along well.
Oodie I really like the first room mate he noticed everything according to your
writings. 😎Turn that A/C up and stay cool. Oodie you cannot live in Kansas without Central Air
all over your house. The humidity alone is enough to make life not cool in the hot
months. I don’t care what the bill is I want to be comfortable. 🎈💕😎Let me know how you are doing today when you have the time. 😎🎈
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The experience yesterday with the new dentist was awesome. Just before he started on a root canal he asked if I was comfortable. I said I was and all I really needed was a pillow. I was just being my giddy self. Didn’t expect anything. But, there it was, a pillow. LOL. Watching “Tom and Jerry” was like the old days in a movie theater. Brought back tons of memories. Never had a dentist or an experience like this. Cannot wait to tell hubby. What I also liked was that they look every which way to save teeth. Implants is a resort they take if it needs to be done. In the long run it will save your jaw bones and will make your other teeth last longer.
I am taking today off to run some errands and then will see hubby. There is a big difference in the price of gas between Costco and Sam’s Club. Gas at Costco is 3.09. Sam’s is over $3.30. First time I have ever seen a big difference. Usually, it’s just pennies.
It is another hot and blistery day. A small window for rain around 5pm. I’m hoping for a rainy weekend.
Take care. Don’t do too much outside, and if you do, don’t forget your sinus meds. “Zaijian” (see you again).
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Good evening in these parts the news media always talk about weather. I watch with
interest because they cover more then hot or cold they talk about the pollen and other
things that affect our health especially the sinus and lungs.Oodie when I had that bad fall during an Ice Storm I had not watched the news that
morning I knew something was strange when the school I can see from my home did
not have children or cars. I was not paying attention I was looking elsewhere and I went
from looking at the sky to hitting my head on Ice and Cement in front of my house. I was
stunned as I have never fallen before had I known it was Ice and there was a warning I
would not have went out. I had Poppy leash in my hand still and he did not try to run away.Poppy stayed right with me. Remember our son was still home and made me call my
doctor all the kids were on the phone and my doctor told me exactly what to do. My doctor
does not play around if you have a serious issue that may require medical attention she will
advise me to go straight to the ER. I watched for all the signs and I was fine all I had was
a goose egg bump. LOL! Hey it took a while for it to go away. I am thankful nothing else
was injured all that week I sent Poppy out in the back to his spot. My poor baby did the
best he could. So I take weather reporting very serious.Oodie I hope you had a good day. Hey @71flowerchild posted and I am very happy about
that. I was worried about them being in Ruidoso they are fine and so is their property but
others not so much. Prayers up for all affected by this fire.Enjoy the Strawberry Moon tonight. Waving. 😎
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Good morning in S. California wishing you a very nice Friday. 😘💕😎🎈
Taci this week flew by so fast I cannot believe it.I lost a close relative yesterday on my father’s side. I also had a nephew get hit
by a car and he is in the hospital pretty banged up. My posting will be a wee bit
spotty there is too much going on.Taci how are you doing? I always like to see how other’s are feeling. OZ is in the triple
digits and it’s still morning here.I hope this day is a great one for you and your family.
Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶
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Sheba, yes, this week did go fast for me too. Sorry for the loss of a relative on your Dad’s side. Now i understand the tear picture posted above.
And just awful about your nephew having a biking accident. Best wishes for his recovery. Is this nephew in CO? Was he on a busy road or small Street? Hope he is ok.
We went and visited our neighbors who recently returned from seeing a few concerts in Vegas which included Ringo. Lucky them! Then once home I ended up doing a bit of cleaning.
I found some gross bugs hanging from the ceiling in the garage so I cleaned the whole area and tossed some itemsSad to hear about Ruidoso and all those fires. Sheba, I keep a go-box that I can grab near my bedroom door. I prepared it years ago when we had helicopters flying over the house and general area due to a fire in the next City. It was a big fire maybe there were two, I realized that my stuff was not together. It’s not a great go-box but it should help. Although it’s plastic (so I can carry it).
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Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎🎈😘I hope you are enjoying this morning or afternoon with
your mother and sister I am sure they are happy to see you.Very warm in Kansas today and will be all week long. 😎
Glad you are feeling better.
Kick back with your family and enjoy a few of these just stay cool. 😘😎
Sending cool waves to you and Jake. 😎🎈
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Ole’, ole’, ole’, ole’, Feelin hot, hot, hot!🔥 Over 100 heat index. Love that song, I think it’s been played on every cruise I’ve been on. You can count on me to lead the conga line.💃
Glad to see mom and sis, not much new with them. That’s about all I did today, pretty much took it easy. Too hot to do anything outside.
The drink looks soooo good!!🍸 Make two for me and you and we can conga our way to the Caribbean. Poppy can come, too!🤗💖
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Good evening final hour of the Stanley Cup good game hubby and I are watching.
My the best team win. 🎈Lady look below and you will see where @71flowerchild posted and I am so happy. 😘😎
I am glad their property in Ruidoso is alright. My heart goes out to those that lost a lot
more. 💕Very hot in OZ so let’s get this line going. You are so funny. LOL!
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Hello Sheba,
I haven’t posted in so long, I’m not sure where this will show up.
I do check in from time to time and happened to see what you wrote about our New Mexico cabin.
Our little neighborhood community in Ruidoso has been devastated by the current wildfires. 18 homes were lost, 4 ok that we know of and 4 unsure of.
We were getting ready to leave home to go up there by end of June, so we weren’t there yet, but most of the Texas neighbors were already there. On Monday, they and the full time residents received the Evacuation notice.
I’ve talked with most of them and their stories are horrific and absolutely heartbreaking.
Our home is one of the 4 that survived. One of the neighbors stayed in the Walmart parking lot on the outskirts of town and drove back into the neighborhood the next morning before the roads were closed off and took pictures.
We are thankful everyone and fur babies got out safely.
Im sorry my first post back is a sad one.
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It is so wonderful to hear from you. Not lying, I was thinking of you when I saw the news on TV about the fire. I know your hands are full and I will say prayers for you and all in the area that you stay safe.🙏 Good luck with everything.🤞
A shout-out to Miss Mabel! By the size of her, sounds like she will rule the roost.🐶🤗
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OMG! I am so happy to hear from you. 🎈💕😘So sorry under these circumstances I have
been keeping up with the fires it’s all over the media. My heart goes out to those that have
died from the fire and all the property destroyed.So glad your property was saved but so many lost so much. I knew you went to Ruidoso
every summer around this time I did not know if you were there yet. I was praying if you
were you all got out safe. My prayers to your community. 💕I have often thought of you and I figured you were super busy I am so glad you posted.
I know in the coming days you will be very busy helping others get their lives back.
I love Ruidoso and I see why you and your husband love it too. Every year I looked forward
to your trip there with the dogs. I hope your friend with the Jewelry Shop is alright.I want to say hello to the newest member of the family Mabel. 😘🎈💕Poppy is wagging
his tail. How is Little D? I miss all of you. Hey I will put a post for you if you don’t mind
and just post when you can. I know right now you are super busy and every hand is needed
in your Community. Hey it is triple digits all over.I miss you and I hope you and hubby are Shadow Dancing when the time is right.
Welcome my friend. 😘😎Please let us know how things goes for you and your little family. 😎😘🎈
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Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening and stay cool. 😎
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Hello HSN Heidi Daus. 😎🎈
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Hips Don’t Lie
Song by ShakiraLadies up in here tonight
No fighting
We got the refugees up in here (no fighting)
No fighting
Shakira, Shakira
I never really knew that she could dance like this (hey)
She make a man wants to speak Spanish
¿Cómo se llama? (Sí), bonita (sí)
Mi casa, su casa (Shakira, Shakira)
Oh, baby, when you talk like that
You make a woman go mad
So be wise (sí) and keep on (sí)
Reading the signs of my body (uno, dos, tres, cuatro)
I’m on tonight
You know my hips don’t lie (no fighting)
And I’m starting to feel it’s right
All the attraction, the tension
Don’t you see, baby, this is perfection?
Hey, girl, I can see your body moving
And it’s driving me crazy
And I didn’t have the slightest idea
Until I saw you dancing (yeah)
And when you walk up on the dance floor
Nobody cannot ignore the way you move your body, girl (just move)
And everything so unexpected, the way you right and left it
So you can keep on shaking it (let’s go)
I never really knew that she could dance like this
She make a man wants to speak Spanish
¿Cómo se llama? (Sí), bonita (sí)
Mi casa, su casa (Shakira, Shakira)
Oh, baby, when you talk like that
You make a woman go mad
So be wise (sí) and keep on (sí)
Reading the signs of my body (no fighting)
I’m on tonight
You know my hips don’t lie (no fighting)
And I am starting to feel you, boy
Come on, let’s go, real slow
Don’t you see, baby, así es perfecto?
They know I am on tonight, my hips don’t lie
And I’m starting to feel it’s right
All the attraction, the tension
Don’t you see, baby, this is perfection? (Shakira, Shakira)
Oh, boy, I can see your body moving
Half animal, half man
I don’t, don’t really know what I’m doing
But you seem to have a plan
My will and self-restraint
Have come to fail now, fail now
See, I am doing what I can, but I can’t so you know
That’s a bit too hard to explain (uno, dos, tres, cuatro)
Baila en la calle de noche (yeah)
Baila en la calle de día (let’s go)
Baila en la calle de noche
Baila en la calle de día
I never really knew that she could dance like this
She make a man wants to speak Spanish
¿Cómo se llama? (Sí), bonita (sí)
Mi casa, su casa (Shakira, Shakira)
Oh, baby, when you talk like that
You know you got me hypnotized
So be wise (sí) and keep on (sí)
Reading the signs of my body
Señorita, feel the conga
Let me see you move like you come from Colombia
Yeah (ladies sí) (yeah yeah)
(Hey, yeah)
¡Mira en Barranquilla se baila así, say it! (yeah)
En Barranquilla se baila así (yeah)
Hey, brra!
Yeah, she’s so sexy, every man’s fantasy
A refugee like me back with the Fugees from a third world country
I go back like when ‘Pac carried crates for Humpty Humpty
We leave the whole club dizzy
Why the CIA wanna watch us?
Colombians and Haitians
I ain’t guilty, it’s a musical transaction
Bo bop so bop, no more do we snatch ropes
Refugees run the seas ’cause we own our own boats (no fighting)
I’m on tonight, my hips don’t lie
And I’m starting to feel you, boy
Come on, let’s go, real slow
Baby, like this is perfecto (no fighting)
Oh, you know I’m on tonight, my hips don’t lie
And I am starting to feel it’s right
The attraction, the tension
Baby, like this is perfection
No fighting
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SUMMER BEGINS
On the longest day of the year, Summer Begins in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also known as the Summer Solstice, which happens either on June 20th, 21st, or 22nd. It all depends on the time zone in which you live.
With the Summer Solstice, the astronomical calendar marks the first day of summer as the Earth’s axis is pointed toward the sun. It’s rays more directly impact the Northern Hemisphere giving us more daylight and more warmth. It’s a time when plants grow rapidly and animals are more active. That includes humans.
Many schools are out of session during the summer which gives families the opportunity to take vacations. Even those without children take time to explore the outdoors through camping, hiking, and biking. Community pools open, inviting everyone to cool off on hot summer days. The beaches are open, too. Water adventures in the form of kayaking, canoeing, skiing, and fishing entice us to the rivers and lakes.
Gardners and farmers spend time cultivating their bounty and watching the skies for foul weather. And speaking of fouls – baseball, softball, and soccer teams take the field with cheering fans in every color of the rainbow.
There’s so much to do during the summer, we try to pack it all in over weekends and short breaks. But it never seems to be enough time. Before we know it, summer is over. Though, it’s only just begun.
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NATIONAL SEASHELL DAY | JUNE 20, 2024
June 20 is the first day of summer and National Seashell Day reminds us to put our toes in the sand and admire the beauty of seashells.
Shellers get ready to shellebrate and start shelling! To those not in the know, shellers are beachcombers who collect seashells by scouring the beaches for the gems left behind by snails and mollusks. National Seashell Day is here to tell you all about it and make sure you check out your local beaches during the prime shelling season.
For a sheller, the true tulip or lettered olive is almost more mesmerizing than the ocean sunset. Or maybe it’s the hunt for the rare or the unique specimen. These jewels of the sandy beaches, the king’s crown conch, the apple murex, or even a pear whelk dazzle beachcombers. Their names are as musical and colorful as your adventure will be, so grab your bucket and head out around sunrise or sunset. Seashells are waiting for you!
Tips for Shellers:
Never collect live shells. When in doubt, always put them gently back in the water.
Check local ordinances. Only take a small number. Shells are part of the ecosystem helping to preserve and create the beaches we enjoy visiting.
The best time for shelling is one hour before and one hour after low tide.
Follow the high tide shell line where the largest waves stop.
Watch for full and new moons. They have a higher gravitation pull on the tide and reveal more seashells.
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NATIONAL VANILLA MILKSHAKE DAY
On June 20 each year, National Vanilla Milkshake Day celebrates the cold beverage made with vanilla ice cream, vanilla, and milk.
This frosty drink didn’t begin with those three ingredients, though. In 1885, the term “milkshake” showed up in print for the first time. The concoction of cream, eggs, and whiskey was often served with other alcoholic tonics such as lemonades and soda waters.
By 1900, a milkshake often referred to “wholesome drinks made with chocolate, strawberry or vanilla syrups.” In these frothy beverages, ice cream was nowhere to be found. However, a few years later in the early 1900s, people began asking for this new treat with a scoop of ice cream. By the 1930s, malt shops were serving milkshakes all over the United States.
Maybe you want to top off your vanilla milkshake with a little bit of whipped cream and a cherry on top!!
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NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY
On June 20 enjoy a cool, frothy ice cream soda to celebrate National Ice Cream Soda Day!
There are many claims to the invention of this delicious treat. One such claim was made by a Mr. Robert McCay Green. According to Green, he created the beverage in 1874 in Philadelphia when he ran out of ice for his shaved ice treats. Once he began substituting ice cream, he had a hit on his hands. Green even included in his will that his gravestone read, “Here lies the originator of the ice cream soda.”
Philip Mohr of Elizabeth, New Jersey would mix soda water with ice cream to make the drink colder. His practice took place as early as 1862 beating out Mr. Green’s claim.
Advertisements in an 1862 Newport Daily News for Sheld’s celebrating Ice Cream Soda encourage customers to “Try It, Try It, Try It, It.” By the looks of it, it was something new at the time.
Whenever the ice cream soda was invented, it was certainly a winning combination. For generations, we have been enjoying these creamy carbonated desserts at pharmacies and soda fountains across the country.
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ANNE AND SAMANTHA DAY
Celebrated bi-annually on the summer solstice and the winter solstice, Anne and Samantha Day honors Anne Frank and Samantha Smith.
Anne Frank
Anne Frank moved generations with the words she recorded in her diary – the diary of a young Jewish girl. Born June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, on the cusp of one of the most significant upheavals in world history, she was the second daughter of Otto and Ruth Frank.The Frank family fled Nazi Germany for the relative safety of Amsterdam, Netherlands after Germany began its campaign in 1939 by attacking Poland. By 1942, the Netherlands would be occupied by the Nazis as well.
Weeks after receiving a red checkered diary for her 13th birthday, Anne’s family and the families of her father’s employees were forced into hiding. The year was 1942. Anne and her family survived in hiding in the empty space at the back of her father’s company building. It was here Anne wrote daily. Her diary became a place of solace when despair was overwhelming.
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I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support. ~ Anne FrankIn August of 1944, betrayal split her family apart, separating the men from the women. The Germans forced the Franks into hard labor under brutal conditions in concentration camps. Her father would be the only family member to survive. He would later discover Anne’s diary left behind.
Samantha Smith
The daughter of an instructor of college literature and a social worker, Samantha Smith, was born June 29, 1972.When she was ten years old, she sought to understand the Cold War between the United States and Russia by writing a letter to the Soviet leader, Yuri Andropov.
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Dear Mr. Andropov,
My name is Samantha Smith. I am ten years old. Congratulations on your new job. I have been worrying about Russia and the United States getting into a nuclear war. Are you going to vote to have a war or not? If you aren’t please tell me how you are going to help to not have a war. This question you do not have to answer, but I would like to know why you want to conquer the world or at least our country. God made the world for us to live together in peace and not to fight.
Sincerely,
Samantha SmithWhile her letter was published in the Soviet newspaper, Pravda, she did not receive a response from Andropov. Not to be discouraged, she sent a letter to the Soviet Union’s Ambassador to the United States asking if there would be a response from Andropov.
A Reply
On April 26, 1983, she received a reply. Andropov addressed each of the young girl’s questions in a lengthy letter which included an invitation to visit the Soviet Union.
In America and in our country there are nuclear weapons — terrible weapons that can kill millions of people in an instant. But we do not want them to be ever used. That’s precisely why the Soviet Union solemnly declared throughout the entire world that never — never — will it use nuclear weapons first against any country. In general we propose to discontinue further production of them and to proceed to the abolition of all the stockpiles on Earth. – Yuri Andropov
Samantha soon became known as “America’s Youngest Ambassador.” She traveled to the Soviet Union and wrote a book about her visit. She traveled the world participating in peacemaking activities and became an actress in the television series Lime Street.
Her young life was cut short at the age of 13 when the plane she was traveling in crashed on August 25, 1985.
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Summer solstice
CelebrationThe summer solstice or estival solstice occurs when one of Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. It happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere.
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Good morning in Ohio wishing you a great Summer with the kids. 🎈😎
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Good afternoon in Florida. 😎🎈😘Welcome to the official first day of summer.
Hey we both know it’s been here for a while. LOL!Keep the A/C on and stay cool and safe.
I am multi-tasking today doing this and that if you know what I mean.
I have a load of laundry going and I am in and out. LOL!Hey good luck with your procedure coming up. 😘
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Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎I would say Happy Summer but we all
have had summer rather early this year. Keep that A/C going.Very busy day in OZ. Stay cool and safe.
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Forgot to mention that hubby has a new roommate. Not sure if he has visitors. He arrived last Friday. Hubby says he’s OK.
Wednesday, I bit into something and cracked a tooth. For the last two years I have been looking for a dentist in our area. The first one I tried wanted to give me implants. The second one had a chair all the way down to the floor. That was not a good idea. Others had the same idea. But when I cracked the tooth, I knew I had to find someone fast. Well, talk about using the computer. But, I found one and decided to give it a try. They took me right away (an hour after my phone call) Completed some paperwork and met the dental assistant and the dentist. Very friendly atmosphere and all questions asked and answered. Watched cartoons during the entire process. Not only did I lose a tooth but also had a root canal. Complete opposite of others that I have been to. My cheek is swollen, other than that I’m OK. Didn’t see hubby. It’s after 7:30 pm. Haven’t eaten anything today. Soft food for the next three weeks. Guess I’m on the same diet as hubby. I made a great choice.
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I am so sorry about your dental procedure. I would not do anything for days and I will stay
in and stay cool. This weather is crazy all over. 😎🎈So hot I don’t feel like eating not a lot just enough. I do stay hydrated.
Rest well and I hope they gave you some good meds.
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Good morning in S. California. I hope this is a great day to go hiking. 😎🎈💕
I have been out early with Poppy and I enjoyed the cool breeze. Oz is now well into
the 80’s and will be very humid. Oh well welcome summer. 😎I hope you and your family enjoyed your outing for Father’s Day.
Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶
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Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 😎🎈Lady I hope you are doing better. 😘
This is how you welcome the first day of Summer. 😎🎈😘
Steamy and humid in OZ.
Sending cool waves of hugs to you and Jake. 🎈😎
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Another warm one today but at least it is partly cloudy so the sun isn’t beating down non-stop. We may even get a little shower. 90’s through Saturday and Sunday 88, like that is going to make a big difference.🙄 Hubs will be toasty on the golf course.
Meds are finished, still coughing but not as much. I hope it’s gone by Fall, geez Louise! Sleeping is hit or miss.😴 Thanks for the additional medicine, I will take everything you prescribe.🍸🍷🍹
I read an article in our newspaper about KC (Kansas side) trying to lure the Chiefs and Royals over the line with new stadiums.🏈⚾ Don’t know if that is good or bad; good luck with the battle.
Finally going to mom’s tomorrow, haven’t seen them in over two weeks. Sending summer hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖
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Lady that is very interesting and it’s a bidding war for both teams. Hmm…I will not say
anything until I know more and there is still a lot to be done with both MO and KS. 😎Glad that cough is going far far away.
Enjoy your mother and sister tomorrow I am sure they will be happy to see you.
Sweet Dreams. 😘😎Lady I want to add I am worried about @71flowerchild our friend from Texas with a cabin
in New Mexico. I hope her and hubby along with their two dogs got out safe. I hope she post again when able.💕 -
Good morning Kitten in California wishing you a nice first day of summer. 😎😘🎈
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Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening.
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Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
“I Want A New Drug”Yeah-eah!
I want a new drug
One that won’t make me sick
One that won’t make me crash my car
Or make me feel three feet thickI want a new drug
One that won’t hurt my head
One that won’t make my mouth too dry
Or make my eyes too redOne that won’t make me nervous
Wondering what to do
One that makes me feel like I feel when I’m with you
When I’m alone with youI want a new drug
One that won’t spill
One that don’t cost too much
Or come in a pillI want a new drug
One that won’t go away
One that won’t keep me up all night
One that won’t make me sleep all dayOne that won’t make me nervous
Wondering what to do
One that makes me feel like I feel when I’m with you
When I’m alone with you
I’m alone with you, babyI want a new drug
One that does what it should
One that won’t make me feel too bad
One that won’t make me feel too goodI want a new drug
One with no doubt
One that won’t make me talk too much
Or make my face break outOne that won’t make me nervous
Wondering what to do
One that makes me feel like I feel when I’m with you
When I’m alone with you
I’m alone with you-
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Sam Cooke Lyrics
“A Change Is Gonna Come”I was born by the river in a little tent
Oh, and just like the river I’ve been running ever sinceIt’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gon’ come, oh yes, it willIt’s been too hard living, but I’m afraid to die
‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there beyond the skyIt’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gon’ come, oh yes, it willI go to the movie and I go downtown
Somebody keep telling me don’t hang aroundIt’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gon’ come, oh yes, it willThen I go to my brother
And I say, “Brother, help me please”
But he winds up knockin’ me
Back down on my kneesThere’ve been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long
But now I think I’m able to carry onIt’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gon’ come, oh yes, it will
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