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NATIONAL STATIC ELECTRICITY DAY

It may be a little shocking, but National Static Electricity Day is on January 9th. The observance explores static electricity and even how we may cause it.

NATIONAL SHOP FOR TRAVEL DAY

As the holiday season fades away, our minds turn to our next opportunity for a vacation. While that may seem far off, National Shop for Travel Day on the second Tuesday in January reminds us to start planning now!

NATIONAL BALLOON ASCENSION DAY

National Balloon Ascension Day on January 9th commemorates the first balloon flight in the United States in 1793.

The French aeronaut, Jean Pierre Blanchard, took flight over the Walnut Street Prison in Philadelphia above a large crowd. He ascended in a hydrogen gas balloon, a popular balloon at the time. George Washington witnessed the launch of the balloon, too. That day he lit the fires of fascination with ballooning in Americans.

However, more than hot air balloons also flew in the skies over time. Several varieties of balloons took shape over the next 100 years. Airships inflated by hydrogen and shaped like cigars took to the skies. They were also called blimps. Their engines gave these balloons directional flight and speed.

By the 20th century, large airships with cabins carried passengers. The gas-filled giants eventually disappeared from the skies. Tragedies like the Hindenburg on May 6, 1937, where over a third of the 97 passengers perished when the airship caught fire helped to usher in a new era.

Today, hot air ballooning is enjoyed from the ground and the air. It’s also a scientific tool for weather and other research.

NATIONAL APRICOT DAY

Apricot lovers from all over the United States observe National Apricot Day every year on January 9th.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community wish all a safe
and Happy New Year. 🎈😎

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@loaf,

@xango,

Good day in a colder Florida. I can’t believe I wrote that. Stay nice and warm. 😎😘
I think your food is amazing I am sure your hubby thinks so too.

We are around 4 degrees right now. We will have fresh snow on top of all the snow here
in OZ. The cats are coming and I am so happy and one went into the house the family built. 💕
All my hard work is paying off they are surviving. 💕🎈

So sad about the California Fires my heart goes out who are affected. I think of the animals too.

The media is showing so much images I can’t take it. I am not complaining about snow there
are worse weather to have.

Thank you for sharing your fantastic food. I so enjoyed the GG.

Prayers for all affected by the devastating fires of California.

@sheba2011 🌹

My heart goes out to those in California. So many lost everything, and some their life.
I hope that in the future builders will find a way to avoid such situations. Such as building in a way that prevents fire to attach to a house and go from house to house.

The ravioli turned out wonderfully delicious. I had it for a snack this afternoon with butter and sage.
My cousin’s sister who is much older than her was found in her apartment on the floor. She had fallen and needed assistance. That’s not the first time she was found like that. She can’t take care of herself any longer. She was taken to the hospital and now she is in a rehab. The family will be getting her into a assistant living.

Before that, my cousin’s son suprised her with a visit for the New year. In Brazil you get 30 days of vacation per year. Her son’s aunt also arrived for a visit. At her property you first go through a big gate. Then you climb these huge stairs, huge and high to the form of being for a gaint. Whomever made the stairs, made the steps three times the normal hight.
So by the time you get up there, you are exhausted. His aunt is elderly, and was so tired by the time she got into the house she missed stepped and took a hard fall.
She was black and blue, cut her face and mouth. Its been close to two weeks now and she is getting better.
I hope the weather becomes kinder to your area and gets warm.
Stay warm Sheba and take care 🌹🌹❤️

@xango,

Good Evening I am sorry to hear about the Aunt bad fall. I hope she feels better soon.
i would love to see that house it sounds massive. I bet everyone cooks good too. 💕

I can’t watch anymore telly tonight the fire is heart breaking and more keep breaking out.
Many rich and everyday day people are affected. LA looks like a war zone from all the Media
coverage. Prayers for all affected.

I bet you enjoyed your Pasta. 💕I hope everyone heals in your family.

It would be nice to be in Brazil we are snowing as I type and temps will super cold in the
morning. Mr. Poppy has the backyard all to himself. LOL!

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈I am glad to hear you are in good shape.
I hope everything works out for you today. I know your husband will be glad to see you
when you do visit. 💕😎

I hope he is able to have some solid food I think you know better than the staff.
Oodie I would ask his doctors about the food to be sure.

The cats are returning and they have a appetite I stocked up on some good cat food.
I am ready for them. However, I can’t walk on the sidewalks as there is Ice under the snow.
I am not use to this. Poppy makes a run to his place in the back yard. I am on my treadmill
just to keep it moving. 😎

We have more snow coming tonight and will be here in full blast tomorrow. This is winter.

Enjoy some tea on this brisk day. 😎🎈💕

@taci,

Good morning in S. California like most of us I am glued to watching media reports on
the fires. My heart breaks for all affected.

This is just too much.

My cats are returning and they are eating. I am not walking just yet outside because of the
ice. My treadmill is working just fine easy smooth and warm. 😎💕 I have to get that workout.
Mr. Poppy simply run in the backyard to his spot. LOL!

Taci enjoy this day and the trails. 💕😎

Sheba, I understand why your neighbor and his gf from SD don’t want to talk about it. What a disaster…No water… none in fire hydrants, people fleeing from their cars on the road. Just sad.

Back to old movies, a much more pleasant topic. If you are on a TCM panel I will be more than happy to buy one of those wine bottles they sell and watch you!
Little Sheba, so sweet.

I wouldn’t go out on snow and ice for a walk either. Well, not without a helmet and elbow pads. 🙂
Sounds like you and Poppy have the drill down.

@taci,

Good evening I had to turn the telly off. I think I will switch over to TCM.

I have on Demand and there are many classics to choose from. I also have in my DVR
all the major classics I can watch anytime. 💕😎

There you go. 😎🎈

I am keeping warm tonight I have fed all the cats. They are safe. 💕

@taci

Hi Taci, so glad to hear you are safe and not near the fires. LA looks like a war zone. God bless all in CA.🙏

Mom and sis are leaving on Monday for their cruise. We have another week of frigid temps coming so they are leaving at the right time. I know they will be warmer with no snow!!

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. I know your heart is heavy with the loss of two friends.
Just take one day at a time. 😘🎈Thinking of you dear friend.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😘😎

@sheba2011

Good evening in Oz. Got on the computer since I couldn’t watch the news any longer.😥 LA looks like the Ukraine. I keep asking one question – why? Like you, I am so over 2025.

Hubs at the hockey game tonight with his friend. They have not been doing well so I will probably be watching Penn State in the Orange Bowl.🏈

Grocery shopping tomorrow before we get more snow in the evening.❄ It has been a week, for sure, sounds like Oz is the same. Warms my heart that the kitties are still coming and using your shelter. As I was shoveling the deck today I saw a bunny run out from underneath, I probably scared him.🐰 He looked so cute hopping through the snow.

Stay safe (watch that ice), stay warm, big hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening Lady did you know our sweetheart Milo Ventimiglia who played Jack
from this is us house burned today. Milo was emotional because in a scene from the
show he passed from a fire in his home he lost everything. This is all over the web.

How sad and his wife is pregnant due any day.

Prayers for him and all affected by this savage fire.

I hope you are enjoying the Game. I can’t watch anymore of the fire it’s too much.
I can only imagine how people who lost everything feel.

The cats are coming and eating real good. 💕

Shoelady, Bon Voyage to your Mother and Sister. Sounds like good timing Hope they have lots of sun and fun.
I didn’t know bunnies could survive in the cold like that, your deck must be warm underneath.
Have a good evening watching the games.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten and may this day find you doing well. 😎😘🎈
I always say that because I mean it.

Happy Birthday David Bowie in Heaven. 💕

Born: January 8, 1947, Brixton,
London, United Kingdom

Died: January 10, 2016, New York, NY

Fame
Song by David Bowie

Fame (fame) makes a man take things over
Fame (fame) lets him lose hard to swallow
Fame (fame) puts you there where things are hollow
Fame (fame)
Fame not your brain it’s just the flame
That puts your change to keep you sane (sane)
Fame (fame)
Fame (fame) what you like is in the limo
Fame (fame) what you get is no tomorrow
Fame (fame) what you need you have to borrow
Fame (fame)
Fame nein it’s mine is just his line
To bind our time it drives you to crime (crime)
Fame (fame)
Could it be the best could it be?
Really be really babe
Could it be my babe could it babe?
Could it babe could it babe?
Is it any wonder I reject you first
Fame (fame) fame fame
Is it any wonder you are too cool to fool
Fame (fame)
Fame bully for you chilly for me
Got to get a rain check on pain
(pain)
Fame
Fame fame fame fame fame
Fame fame fame fame fame
Fame fame fame fame fame
Fame fame fame fame fame
Fame fame fame
Fame
What’s your name?
What’s your name?
What’s your name?…

China Girl
Song by David Bowie

Oh-oh-oh-oh, little China girl
Oh-oh-oh-oh, little China girl
I could escape this feeling with my China girl
I’m a wreck without my little China girl
I hear her heart beating as loud as thunder
I saw the stars crashing
I’m a mess without my little China girl
Wake up in the morning, where’s my little China girl?
I hear her heart’s beating loud as thunder
I saw the stars crashing down
I’m feeling tragic like I’m Marlon Brando
When I look at my China girl
I could pretend that nothing really meant too much
When I look at my China girl
I stumble into town
Just like some sacred cow
Visions of swastikas in my head
Plans for everyone
It’s in the white of my eyes
My little China girl
You shouldn’t mess with me
I’ll ruin everything you are
You know it
I’ll give into your visions
I’ll give you eyes of blue
But I’ll give you a man who wants to rule the world
And when I get excited
My little China girl says
“Oh, baby, just you shut your mouth”
She says, “Shh…”
She says, “Shh…”
She says
And when I get excited
My little China girl, she says
“Oh, baby, just you shut your mouth”
And when I get excited
My little China girl, she says
“Oh, baby, just you shut your mouth”
She says, “Shh…”
She says
Little China girl
Little China girl

David Bowie Lyrics
“Let’s Dance”

Ah, ah, ah, ah

(Let’s dance)
(Let’s dance)

(Let’s dance) put on your red shoes and dance the blues
(Let’s dance) to the song they’re playing on the radio
(Let’s sway) while colour lights up your face
(Let’s sway) sway through the crowd to an empty space

If you say run, I’ll run with you
And if you say hide, we’ll hide
Because my love for you would break my heart in two
If you should fall, into my arms and tremble like a flower

(Let’s dance)
(Let’s dance)

(Let’s dance) for fear your grace should fall
(Let’s dance) for fear tonight is all
(Let’s sway) you could look into my eyes
(Let’s sway) under the moonlight, this serious moonlight

And if you say run, I’ll run with you
And if you say hide, we’ll hide
Because my love for you would break my heart in two
If you should fall, into my arms and tremble like a flower

(Let’s dance)
(Let’s dance)

(Let’s dance) put on your red shoes and dance the blues
(Let’s dance) to the song we’re playing
(Let’s sway)
(Let’s sway) under the moonlight, this serious moonlight

(Let’s dance)
(Let’s)
(Let’s)
(Let’s)
(Let’s sway)
(Let’s)
Let’s dance, let’s dance, let’s dance, let’s dance, let’s dance
(Let’s dance)
Let’s sway
Let’s sway
Let’s dance, let’s dance, let’s dance, let’s dance, let’s dance
(Let’s dance)
(Let’s dance)

NATIONAL CAREER COACH DAY | January 8

Each year on January 8 we celebrate National Career Coach Day and recognize the important work of career coaches across the United States.

Today, we bring awareness to the impact career coaches have on their clients’ career paths and future potential. Not only are career coaches helping shape the future of the workplace, they are also helping people find fulfilling careers they deserve. On National Career Coach Day, we bring comradery to the profession, give coaches a day to come together, and create a space to celebrate all of the accomplishments made during the process.

NATIONAL WINTER SKIN RELIEF DAY

As winter kicks into high gear, National Winter Skin Relief Day on January 8 reminds us of all the ways we can keep our skin from withering under the harshest of elements. The dropping temperatures outside and rising thermostats inside sap the amount of moisture in the air. Our skin is first to notice.

NATIONAL BUBBLE BATH DAY

On a cold winter’s day, relaxing in a nice warm/hot bubble bath sounds like the perfect way to commemorate National Bubble Bath Day. Is it no wonder we celebrate it annually on January 8th?

NATIONAL ENGLISH TOFFEE DAY

On January 8th, National English Toffee Day celebrates a favored confection that’s been enjoyed across the country for generations. This sweet treat comes with some confusion concerning the difference between English toffee and just plain toffee. Despite the confusion, it’s an enjoyable confection no matter how you crack it.

NATIONAL JOYGERM DAY

On January 8th, National JoyGerm Day annually reminds people across the country that by being positive and treating people with kindness, they can influence those around them and pass that positive attitude on to others. When we share good moods, we impact the lives of people around us, and those people become infected with that same positive joy and spread it to others.

Happy heavenly birthday to David Bowie!
(January 8, 1947 January 10, 2016)

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio wishing you and your family a safe and warm day. 😎🎈

This is a Pancakes Day. 🎈💕

@xango,

Good day in warm sunny Florida. 🎈😎Sending you a shout out from the frozen land of OZ.

Keep warm and enjoy this Wednesday.

@sheba2011 🌹

Hello from cold Florida 😄 We have the heat on. It’s going to get to 36 degrees this morning. It’s 39 outside right now.
I enjoyed watching the Golden Globes. I was so glad when Demi Moore won. She has made so many good movies in her career and should have been given one before.

The bunnies have been coming around for lettuce and apples. I also put bird seeds out for the cardinals and other birds.
After hubby left for work, he leaves at 5:30 AM, the traffic to Orlando has gotten bad. I went back to bed and woke to some creature walking on the roof. I waited a bit, didn’t hear anymore noise and went back to sleep. I slept in late today, the morning was very cold, and the covers warm and cozy.

Yesterday after I made my bread I enjoy with my morning coffee, I made stuffing to make ravioli. Three different kinds, chicken, spinach and ricotta cheese, and artichokes and chicken. Today January 8th, I make homemade pasta. I used my KitchenAid, I have all the attachements to make pasta. I made the dough allowed it to rest a while. Then I made ravioli and cannelloni placed them on a sheet pan and into the freezer. I also made a tomato sauce and today I want to made a Béchamel sauce. I want to made a few dishes for the freezer. The days I don’t want to cook, I just place in the oven.

I like to try and make a few different pastas and freeze today too.
I was thinking of making pappardelle. Cook a pot roast until the meat just melts in the mouth with onions, garlic, sage, tomatoes and a little shredded carrot. And pair with the pappardelle pasta.
Ok, it’s just about 2:AM and I’m making myself hungry 😋 😄.
The moon is growing and it looks so good from the patio door. The stars are bright and the plants are quite visible.

Stay warm Sheba🌹🌹🌹 and take care ❤️.

@xango,

Let me get on my broom I will be there at some point and time today. Oz is 24 degrees
so yeah cold.

Xango you food sounds so good you could write a good book about food. 💕😎

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie when you have time drop me a line.
I hope your legs feel better. 😎🎈

Enjoy some tea with your Manuka Honey. We are still in the teens.

Schools and other places are still closed the kids have not been back from
Christmas break in both Kansas and MO.

Wishing you a good day with no pain.

@sheba2011

My legs are fine today. As of right now I can walk, jump, leap and do whatever as if nothing happened. I think the doctor was in the ballpark as the saying goes. It had to be the weather and the barometer. I also just checked on line and there is no recycling or garbage pickup tomorrow. Banks are also closed.

I will not be seeing hubby today. I am waiting for a phone call for an appointment at our bank. Nothing serious. Just something that cannot be dealt with over the phone. And when you do call, though the phone number is for the location near you, the person who answers could be anywhere in the USA.. Nothing is easy these days. Even with a computer.

I am hoping your SIL will be OK. Thankfully, your daughters are there to help with the children and your brother. The trip to CA and pics will sure help to get her mind off things, even for a few minutes. Those fires are devastating.

It is still cold in our parts. We will see some 70 degree weather for a little while on Friday. Then there will be another cold snap, but not as bad as what we had this week. Temps will be in the 60s until the next episode. Maybe the cool down will help keep those hurricanes away in a few months.

Take care of yourselves. Stay safe. Keep bundled up.

@oodiebom,

Good evening I am so glad you are doing better. Oodie sometimes you have to do what
you have to do when it comes to business. 😎

I think the 70’s is a heat wave. Glad you are better my headache is easing up.
Just simple sniffles goes along with Winter. LOL!

SIL had a very good day with all the extra attention and I am so happy for her.
This was a good day in GA next week will be a different story.

Oodie I can’t wait until you wrap up getting your husband home. I know you have a
special day coming up. 😎🎈Get your dancing shoes on.

Keep warm and enjoy your evening.

Oodie, Happy to hear your legs are back to normal.
Hope you get some down days and can go to the beach or something just to zone out a bit.

Thanks for your post. We are safe here in SD. Fires are a few hours North. Sadly they are not contained.
Hubs said it’s been windy out, and it is dry here.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci are you and your family safe from those fires?
I have seen some of the fire footage on Cable News and it is devastating. So much
is being destroyed. I called my niece and thank goodness she is in GA helping the
family with our own crisis.

Taci let me know if this is affecting you in some way.

When it rains it pours. OZ is still frozen and the kids have not been in school since
Christmas break. Wow!

Taci I saw your post from last night today I had a really bad headache last night.
I think it’s the weather which is affecting people in many different ways. Sheesh!

Happy trails if you can. 🎈😎

Sheba, These devastating fires shine a light on CA’s continual mismanagement. The fire in Pacific Pallisades and Malibu are in Coastal LA. They say no containment. James Wood, the Actor, spoke about his experience. The Getty Museum was well prepared. The smoke causes a lot of damage as well. There are also 2 other fires, with one near Pasadena. I have been listening to the news today. It sounds like you have as well.
Fortunately, we do not have fires here. I think all of the region from Malibu to Coastal South are on alerts.
Sorry you had a headache last night. (:
Hubs watched the old episode of Outer limits that the movie I Robot was based on yesterday. I watch too. It was fun to watch.

@taci,

Good evening I am so glad you are safe my niece have called all her friends in the affected
areas. I posted before I talked to her she surprised everyone yesterday.

What we are seeing is insane and pure Hades! Mother Nature can be fierce. All that
beautiful area homes and schools just gone.

Taci my neighbor and his girlfriend from SD just got back but they spent time with family
in the affected areas and he is not speaking today very upset and I think his family may
have been affected I am not going to ask too many questions.

We are 10 degrees as I type this post and will be -7 in the morning. I will take the snow
any day.

I am a Twilight Zone Girl I never saw any of the shows until I was an adult my father was
strict we could only watch anything Disney, The Wizard of Oz and Wild Kingdom. Oh but
when I discovered what was out there I went for it. I like older movies because my
grandmother would always have them on and I could do what I want at her house.
Granny’s house was in Tenn. I was free as a bird. I had all my cousins and aunts and uncles
nearby I miss those days. I think working with many famous singers and actors did something
to me I just hope I got enough of their pixie dust on me. 😎💕

I named my dog Sheba because I saw a movie called Come Back Little Sheba. 💕💕😎
Funny thing they never showed Sheba so when I got the right dog I name her Sheba
and I lost her in 2011 hence my name.

I still want to be a commentator on TCM. 😎😘💕

• This reply was modified 1 week, 4 days ago by  Sheba2011.

@taci

Keeping my fingers crossed that all is well at your house.🤞 Unreal video on the news channels. My sister is about an hour or more from the most southern fire. She is in Orange County. Be safe.

@taci

Praying that you and your family will be OK. Those winds are horrid.!! Stay safe.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Lady OZ is frozen still watching the pipes. Stay warm and toasty.
My niece that lives in S. California flew to GA and surprised the entire family there.
The family really needed that surprise. 💕😘🎈

I am wishing your mom and sis the time of their lives. I hope they have a great time
on their Cruise. 😘💕😎🎈

Enjoy some warm tea. Sending loving hugs to you and Jake. 💕😘😎

@sheba2011

Good afternoon, still cold here and still snow showers.🥶❄ The snow is not melting since it is still in the teens and twenties. Hubs did the driveway about four times this week so far.

Not a good week or how I wanted to start the new year. Two different friends of ours had brothers die, one last Saturday and the other this past Monday.😥 This weekend will be spent at two funeral homes.

Getting ready to bake some shrimp for dinner.🍤 I hope you feel better from last night. I am still praying very hard for your SIL.🙏 Someone has to hear these prayers. Fireside hugs to you, Poppy and all the outside critters.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening and condolences for the loss of your two friends. I know this happens
in life.

Oz is cold and we are dealing because others have it a lot worse.

Good night sweet friend I think sis is happy to get somewhere warm. 😎💕
Glad her area is not affected.

Shoelady, Sorry about how your new year started. Condolences on the two people who passed.
Your sister is North of where I live. Is she on a cruise with your Mom or about to be?
The good news is I haven’t heard of any fires in OC area at this time. Let’s hope it stays that way.
The news is awful and there is zero containment.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten please be safe.

NATIONAL TEMPURA DAY

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NATIONAL BOBBLEHEAD DAY

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio make it a great year you are missed so much. 😎🎈I’m still here.

@xango,

Good day in Florida. 🎈😎💕Enjoy the warmth OZ is frozen.

I am drinking tea today.

Everything is closed down in both MO/Kan.

I am keeping warm.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎I did your post from last night. Oodie I hope
the pain in your legs goes away. The weather is insane and causing all kinds of problems
here in OZ.

Now I am wishing for a sunny day in July just for the animals. 😘💕

Oodie can your husband wear reading glasses the type JM makes?

Please let me know how things go for you today. 💕😎

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci I wanted to say I think I know why Kathy Bates had
on Gym Shoes at the GG. Kathy is a cancer survivor and she had some major treatments
sometimes I have read those treatments can affect your balance plus she is in her 70’s.
I do enjoy her new show Matlock which was up for a GG. I think she said forget about
the heels I am going to be comfortable. LOL! 😎🎈

You know I would have worn the same heels as the best dressed. 😎

Hey if you see these cuties along the trails just smile. 🎈

Sheba, Guess she has her reasons and she can do whatever she wants. I hear some get other issues. My friend had one of those issues but it went away eventually. I loved the series Harry’s Law with Kathy Bates. If you haven’t seen the series check it out.

You really do love those old movies if you wanted to be on a panel. My hubs watches them too.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. Oz is cold and it’s winter. 😎🎈💕

I have some sniffles from going in and out. I am going to take it easy.

I know your mom and sister are excited about their Cruise. 💕🎈😎
I love it.

Sending some warm hugs to you and Jake. 😘🎈😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California and you can make this move with your tea. Kitten be well. 💕😎

NATIONAL CUDDLE UP DAY

Each year on January 6th, National Cuddle Up Day encourages us to snuggle up with someone for the health benefits and more!

January typically has some of the coldest days of the year, so what better way to stay warm and reap the health benefits of cuddling on National Cuddle Up Day? Whether it’s a three-dog night (a night so cold it takes three dogs to cuddle up with to stay warm) or only slightly chilly, there are multiple benefits to cuddling with a human or canine, or other pet.

Cuddling releases oxytocin. This hormone alone has tremendous health benefits. Besides giving us warm and fuzzy feelings, oxytocin reduces pain. So when the cold has made those muscles and joints ache, cuddling can help reduce those aches and pains.

Oxytocin also helps reduce heart disease, lowers blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Of course, insurance carriers would probably cover cuddling if it weren’t free since it’s such a huge health benefit!

Communication is more than just e-mails, texts, or conversations. Physical touch also communicates trust, commitment, safety, and reassurance. This goes for human-to-human contact as well as human-to-pet contact; cuddling expresses all these things, which are vital to a healthy relationship.

Cuddling also boosts desire. Dopamine is released, stimulating the brain to seek pleasure. But dopamine also can improve memory and focus as well.

Sheba

I just read this post. THANK YOU ♥️. Last week there was a death in my immediate family (totally unexpected). Reading your words are both truth & comfort… I’m grateful 🙏

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NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY

National Technology Day on January 6th recognizes how technology changes the world and looks to the future of technology. Each year, from the wheel to smartphones, the day honors technological achievements that impact our daily lives.

NATIONALTHANK GOD IT’S MONDAY DAY

National Thank God It’s Monday Day encourages us to celebrate the first Monday of the new year with vigor and energy.

Not only does the observance focus on the first Monday in January, but on every Monday throughout the year. Mondays are often full of new beginnings. New jobs often start on Mondays. Couples usually marry on weekends and a Monday represents the first work week of their new lives together. Many federal holidays take place on Mondays and therefore special occasions frequently take place on Mondays throughout the year.

Besides the scheduled events, many random events occur on a Monday. When Monday repeats between 52 and 53 times out of the year, important things will happen. It’s 1/7th of our life. Blaming Monday for our woes (traffic) doesn’t improve our personal track record in life (being late). Stop shaming Monday and look at what Monday has to offer.

Freshly brewed coffee to keep us perky
Opportunity for a bright future
52 chances to see a beautiful sunrise
A new week share your talents with the world
52 opportunities to teach someone a new skill that will better their lives
Each Monday offers the potential of meeting new people

NATIONAL BEAN DAY

Green, red, kidney, lima, or soy are just a few of the different kinds of beans recognized on National Bean Day on January 6th.

NATIONAL SHORTBREAD DAY

National Shortbread Day on January 6 recognizes a classic Scottish treat enjoyed around the world known as shortbread.

Demi Moore accepting the Best Actress Golden Globe for her performance in The Substance: “I’ve been doing this for 45 years and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor.”

Perfection. 😎💕

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@loaf,

@xango,

Good day in warm Florida greetings from the frozen OZ. 💕😎Hubby is using the snow
blower to remove snow and yikes there is ice. Poppy and I are indoors as of now. We do
have the sun.

Xango did you enjoy the Golden Globes? There are so many movies I want to watch

The Brutalist

A Real Pain

Emilia Perez

True Detective

Shogun

‘I’m Still Here.’

A wonderful Brazilian Actress won a Golden Globe for her performance in I’m Still Here. 😎

Fernanda Torres

Xango her backstory is just as interesting as her movie she is following in her mother’s footsteps at the Golden Globes; she is the daughter of famed Brazilian actors Fernando Torres and Fernanda Montenegro. Her mother, also named Fernanda, was the first (and only) Brazilian actress to ever be nominated for a Best Actress at the Golden Globes.

I love her outfit so sexy. 💕

We are snowed in today very cold. Hey enjoy the warmth of Florida. 😎 Thank you for posting
last night about your thoughts about your mother. I love hearing you talk about her. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 💕😎🎈Oodie busy day for you and I do hope you
get in touch with your Doctor about your legs. Dress warm and layer up if you feel cold.

Just post when you can I want you to be alright.

Here is to your warmer weather OZ will not be like this for a while. 🎈😎

@sheba2011

Yes, I phoned the doctor this morning. It took until this afternoon to reach the office. Their phone lines had never been son busy. I received a call back later and the Assistant informed me they had hundreds of calls for the same reason. Seems the storm hit many of us in different ways. Mine was pain that I never had before in both legs from the thigh down. Didn’t matter what age you are,. He called it “The Barometer Illness.” If I have problems walking by the end of the week, then I will need to see him next week to start tests. But, he is quite sure it has something to do with the storm and the cooler temps in Florida. Says it is a form of arthritis. Gosh, I never invited this thing here in the first place. Heating pad and Aspirin.

I hope everything is OK with your SIL. The oncologist must have a feeling of what is going on. I never thought in a million years that something was amiss. Please keep us posted.

I have the heat on and it is comfortable. When I left the rehab the temp was still in the upper 60s, but the wind has started and it rained during my visit. Just before I left I received a phone call from the social worker. Looks like the glasses are lost forever. But I did inquire about the outcome from last year’s visit with the ophthalmologist. From what I was told, the physician sent everything to Motor Vehicles. Unfortunately, the requested form for MV was never completed even though I gave it to the Head Nurse/Unit Mgr… Also, as I was leaving, I saw a bus go by and learned that the service is for those who are handicapped. They actually go to the person’s home and help transport to doctor appointments. I definitely will make a phone call for more info.

@oodiebom,

I hope the pain ease up the weather here is awful. We have schools and and a lot of
places closed. The highways are terrible.

Take it easy today. 😎 OZ is at 3 degrees.

@taci,

Good day in S. California I hear your weather is great and that is what my sisters are saying. 😎🎈
I so enjoyed the Golden Globes this is pre the Oscars. 💕

The weather is brutal here but we have the Sun. The two States are shut down due to Ice and
mountains of snow. Hubby is using our snow blower to get rid of the snow.

Taci I am a big fan of older movies I mean the classics and the little known movies of the past.

TCM is great with no commercials. 💕😎 I once wanted to be a commentator on it.
I think I still do that part of my life will never end.

Happy Trails. 😘🎶🎶

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I so enjoyed the Golden Globes. I am going to catch up on
some of the movies the one with Demi Moore I am really curious about. 😎

Very cold and snow packed day.

I am having soup and salad for now.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😎😘💕

@sheba2011

Sounds like everyone is digging out in your area. We did not get hit bad, most of the storm stayed south of us. Hubs shoveled the driveway, maybe two inches or so. But still cold all week.🥶

That was a very weird game, I don’t think any of them wanted to play or cared.🙄 Can’t even remember the last time they were shut out. Hope they don’t get too lazy with a couple weeks off.

Hope things get back to normal soon in your area. We still have a few months to go, think Spring!!🌷🌻🌼 Are we ever happy with the weather? Hang in there, stay warm, hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten all the best for this Monday. 💕😎🎈

Enjoy! 😎🎈This is my annual Golden Globe Red Carpet.

Kate Hudson

Zendaya wearing Louis Vuitton.

Nicole Kidman

Emma Stone

Ariana Grande

Eiza Gonzalez

Sofia Vergara

Cara Delevingne

Dwayne Johnson

Miley Cyrus

Viola Davis

Melissa McCarthy

Kathryn Hahn

Kate Winslet

Adam Brody

Kaley Cuoco

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Leighton Meester

Sharon Stone

Zoë Kravitz

Kathy Bates

Guy Pearce

Zoe Saldaña

Glenn Close

Heidi Klum

Kerry Washington

Anna Sawai

Dakota Fanning

Nikki Glaser

Cynthia Erivo

Allison Janney

Michelle Yeoh in Balenciaga at the 2025 Golden Globes.

Cate Blanchett

Mindy Kaling

Keri Russell

Sheryl Lee Ralph

NATIONAL KETO DAY

National Keto Day hits January 5th with an approach to transforming our health. Recent research suggests the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic or ‘keto’ diet offers a number of benefits.

Benefits
Two of the most significant perks seen with the keto diet are weight loss and healthy blood sugar support. In fact, studies have shown improved glycemic control for those with type 2 diabetes while adhering to a ketogenic diet.

Other health benefits of a keto diet may include healthy cholesterol and blood pressure support. It may also be beneficial for those with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Keto Plan
How does the diet work? By eliminating carbohydrates, your body will use up its store of glycogen first. Then it will move into ketosis and begin burning fat.

Primarily, a keto diet consists of healthy fats, like eggs, avocado, olive oil, and sustainably-raised meat. Nuts, seeds, dairy, and low-carbohydrate vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, and green peppers are also easy to incorporate. Coconut oil, grass-fed butter, and ghee add fat and flavor to a keto diet. Occasionally, small servings of berries are added to the menu.

Eliminate these foods if you are considering a keto diet:

sweets, sugar, sodas, baked goods
grains, whole grains, and starches
fruits, starchy vegetables
hydrogenated oils, vegetable oil
diet foods, including low sugar, sugar-free, low-fat foods

NATIONAL SCREENWRITERS DAY

On January 5, when the credits roll on your favorite show or movie, admire the writers on National Screenwriters Day!

You’ve probably heard of Steven Spielberg, the great director, who is known for Saving Private Ryan, Raiders of The Lost Arc, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

But do you know that Spielberg didn’t write any of those movies? They were all written by the screenwriter (Robert Rodat, Lawerence Kasdan, and Melissa Mathison respectively).

Inside the industry, these screenwriters are well known for their ability. They crack the story, create great roles for actors, and write memorable dialogue. But there are also writers in living rooms all around the world, tapping away at their keyboards, writing what could be the next breakout movie.

NATIONAL WHIPPED CREAM DAY

Add a little extra something special to desserts to celebrate on January 5 for National Whipped Cream Day. Not only does it add creaminess and a bit of pizzaz, but it also makes the difference between the ho-hum or a celebration kind of beverage or dessert.

NATIONAL BIRD DAY

Nature lovers, bird lovers, and bird watchers across the country annually recognize National Bird Day on January 5th. It’s also one of several designated holidays celebrating birds.

Born Free USA emphasizes the importance of National Bird Day and lists it as a day to shine a spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds, both captive and wild.

According to Born Free USA, nearly 12 percent of the world’s almost 10,000 bird species are in danger of extinction.

Good day Peeps enjoy this cold Sunday and stay safe out there. 😎🎈

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@loaf,

Good afternoon in Ohio here is to a safe Sunday. 🎈😎Miss ya.

@xango,

Good afternoon in warm Florida. 😎🎈💕Any place is warmer then OZ. We are in the
teens with ice under the snow. Poppy got lost in the snow out back and I had to go find
him. This weather is not good for animal or humans. Xango both States are closed due
to the weather this is MO/KAN the highways are sheer ice.

We still have more snow to come and will be around -3 tomorrow right now they are
cancelling schools everywhere. I am thankful we still have power. We have many across
Stateline that don’t have power.

Enjoy this Sunday we are used to this in the Midwest it’s called winter. 😎 We don’t always
like it but we deal with it regardless.

@sheba2011 🌹

Hi, I hope you are keeping yourselves warm. Winter is sure coming in strong over your neck of the woods.
Reading your post made me remember the time my mom got off work and Washington, DC had ice rain. All side walks and roads had a sheet of ice. Even though we live just on the other side of the street literally. It was a difficult task walking across the road and into our building. Two men, one on each side of my mom had to help her home.
Here in Florida, we are expecting cold nights this coming week. All the way down to 36 degrees. Florida does get very cold in the winter nights, freezing too.

Brazil is having a heat wave, my cousin said it’s very hot. Her son suprised her, he
sent her a kitten for Christmas. Her son lives in a different state. The kitten arrived just before Christmas. Delivered with all the necessary items such as food, litter for the litter box, a blanket, etc. All in a huge box, including the kitten, that from his picture looks like a Persian cat. She had to adjust to having a cat again. She lost the one she had for three years. He became very sick and didn’t recover.

I am watching the 82nd Golden Globes. Lots of commercials.

Stay warm and take care Sheba ❤️

@xango,

Oz is very cold we are -6 as I type this post. I cover the Golden Globes every year. 😎🎈
Just something to do on a cold night. i just hope I keep the power.

Enjoy the show. 🎈😎💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎💕🎈How are you doing with your leg?
Were you able to visit your husband? I know one thing at a time.

Oodie as you know we are frozen in OZ the media is saying stay off the roads. This is
a big storm and my State is not the only one. We will not be above freezing for nine days.

I will take Poppy in the back yard to his spot. Poppy got lost in all the thick snow. I will carry
him once he is done. The kids did a great job when they were home no cats in the house
this morning. I have cameras they pan the house so we are looking out for them.

Oodie I hope everything is alright for you and I know you want to talk to some of the
medical staff about your husband’s diet and how to get your home ready for his return. 💕

Let me know if you have time and energy on how things are going. Please drive safe.

I so enjoyed Heidi Daus Visit yesterday. 🎈

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@sheba2011

Hi and a goog breed evening to you. It was both.legs that made walking very difficult. When I was able decided to check the computer. It could be from the cold at the rehab. When I mention cold I had on a turtleneck jersey with long sleeves, a long sleeved sweater and a sweater. I also brought a Shadow blanket from home and I still shivered. I did not see hubby for 3 days. To walk, I held on to chairs, walls, boxes etc.. Today, although still in pain visiting hubby. He needed meds for lower back pain and now I surmise it is weather related. I have a feeling that what I am going through are the low barometer pressure readings from the storm. It is a huge relief to be able to drive and to visit. Hubby is ok. Me, l am getting there.Our weather, though warmer than yours, still feels like New England. But, like xango, cannot complain since it normally lasts just few days. But this week will be a bit different. We will have three cold fronts without seeing temps in the 70s. We will be lucky to see temps in the low 60s. Night time in some areas will see 30s. Others 40s. Guess we are all in this together.

A suggestion for Poppy. Maybe make AA path with your feet going to the tree and also around the tree. Just a shuffle will do so that you don’t slip and slide. Hope your hubby takes tomorrow off and that the power stays on.

I. also enjoyed watching Heidi’s visit. Felt good to laugh a bit. By the way, how is your SIL doing. Things should be starting to look a tad better. I pray that she will be able to stand the chemo. Some days will be better than others. Prayers are being sent. Guess it’s time for me to head home. Stay safe and warm.

@oodiebom,

Good evening drive safe a lot of people are out this time of year. Hubby is off tomorrow
I think the entire State if off everything is shut down. There is a sheet of ice under the snow.

I keep getting alerts do not go out well duh. 😎I will have hubby make a path for Poppy
my poor baby was lost.

Oodie my SIL still has six more chemo to go and she had a emergency MRI for some reason
we will know more next week as of now she is hanging in there. The entire family are helping
them out.

So glad you saw your hubby and please call your doctor about your legs tomorrow.
Oodie if you were in these parts you could not even get to the doctor.

@taci,

Good day in S. California if you can grow a plant this time of year I think it is wonderful. 💕🎈😎

This is OZ today and the rest of the week. I am making stew today and it smells good.
We had roast and veggies yesterday I was going to make stew.

I am saving leftovers as this storm is not over yet. Mr. Poppy got lost in all that snow.
I went and got my baby and I carried him in the house. 😎

Taci have a fun and safe day hiking I may be on my treadmill in the family room.
I like to keep things moving. 😎

Sheba, Oz sounds treacherous. Stay in and enjoy the stew and Golden Globes. Most people dress so well and it reflects the effort they put into getting dressed ( from your above pictures).
I will say sneakers, not so good. I think she could find some comfortable shoes that would work much better. Clark’s anyone? Maybe that’s off brand for her Look? Hubs has an old movie on so I am watching that with him for now.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the cold ‘burgh. I know OZ is frozen and will be for at least nine more days.
Game Day it is what it is. The team made to Colorado. My family is calling me to make
sure we are alright. Lady our streets are sheer ice and the side streets have ice on the bottom
and snow on the top we are below freezing.

All school are closed as is all churches. We are ready and it’s not our first day at the Rodeo.
Stay warm and inside that is all any of us can do. I am thankful for the people who do have
to go out like first responders and hospital staff and let’s not forget grocery workers if there
is anything left on the shelf. The store shelves were bare yesterday.

Keep warm and safe sending sweet hugs to you and Jake. 🎈😘💕Here is to warmer days
soon.

@sheba2011

All that you have is heading for us overnight and through tomorrow.🥶 They keep changing the snow predictions – right now it is 4-6 inches.❄ Also, same temps, highs in the 20s and lows in the teens and single digits, brrrr! Like you, I am making a meatloaf today which is always at least a two-day meal. If the power goes out we can at least have sandwiches tomorrow.

I will be watching the game while I cook.🏈 I’m glad it will be a no worries game. Golden Globes later this evening.

Hold on to Mr. Poppy, maybe you need to construct a tunnel from the house to the tree, lol!😄 Good luck with the trees and electricity. I’ll be watching my yard closely. Deep freeze hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening and what a weird game. Hey no one in the family said anything.

I am keeping warm Poppy is by my side. I mean both MO/KAN are closed.

Keep warm tonight it’s heading your way so far we have power. I did no the Annual
Golden Globe. 🎈😎

Sweet Dreams. 😘

@kittengirl,

Good day in warm California Kitten wishing you all the best. 🎈😎😘

This is Oz!

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NATIONAL TRIVIA DAY

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NATIONAL SPAGHETTI DAY

National Spaghetti Day on January 4th offers an opportunity to pick your sauce and add it to that long, thin cylindrical pasta of Italian and Sicilian origin. Usually made from semolina flour, this pasta has been a worldwide favorite for ages and loved by millions.

NATIONAL FRUITCAKE TOSS DAY

National Fruitcake Toss Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in January. This fun day challenges us to chuck the fruitcake as far as you can.

So true. 😎

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@loaf,

@xango,

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎 Oodie I hope you are feeling better today.
I can’t wait for you to call your doctor on Monday. Please take your time today.

I so enjoyed Heidi Daus yesterday and she will be on for two hours today with Sarah.
I added new items to the Heidi Daus Thread. 😘😎🎈💕

Oz is frozen and will get colder we are ready. I stocked up on extra food for the animals.

Oodie if you are able to watch Heidi Daus today let me know what you think of the show.
Please drive safely and be careful. 😘😎

@taci,

Good day in S. California hey my sister’s made it back to Colorado there was a delay
in taking off yesterday. My other sister job moved her back to Colorado. 💕🎈

My siblings will not be taking anymore transfers it is too hectic in this day and age.
I love your husband’s gift to you go Taci. 🎈💕

I am waiting for Heidi Daus to come on I so enjoyed her show yesterday. I did post new
items on the Heidi Daus Thread. 😎

Taci I just remembered something I have been wearing and buying Heidi Daus for
about 18 years. My how time fly when you are having fun.

Happy Trails in warm S. California. 😘🎈💕😎

Sheba, ok, I will try my best to carry everything you posted into 2025. 🙂
Good to aim high too, right.
Since your family is so close it sounds easier to live closer to each other, or be centered in a similar area. It sounds like it was an adventure to live in AZ.
Hubs was scared to give me the planter and wanted to return his gift a few times. I don’t know why he felt that way, but my guess is because it wasn’t jewelry or a purse or something but I loved it. See already carrying happiness, gratitude et all…. 🙂 I’m a try-it and hope it works-out type. Day 2 and the plants are good. I think we use the same fertilizer too. Thanks for the tips.
Hope you enjoyed the Heidi Daus shows today! We need more.

@taci,

Good evening and yes I did enjoy Heidi Daus today. 😎🎈So many fabulous ways to wear
what you already have. 🎈😎

I love her Foo Dogs and have many pieces. We do need a little more Heidi. 💕

Oz is all iced up and accidents are everywhere. We all are hoping we don’t have power
outages.

I am going to wish you good night with your family. 💕

My sister loved living in AZ covid hit and things everywhere changed.
She loved her house and the pool it sold fast.

My state is a sheet of Ice and it’s not looking good.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎💕🎈So far OZ is frozen the snow and ice is on it’s way.
I am making stew and it smells so good.

We have everything we need. I will continue to post as long as I have power. 🎈😎

Please stay safe and watch out for trees this is a problem too in Kansas. Lady if the Ice
is heavy the trees will start falling and knock out power for all.

I know a couple of girls who are packing and getting ready for Paradise that would be
your mom and sister I feel like packing my bags too. 😎🎈

Hey keep warm and safe sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😘💕🎈

@sheba2011

It is 20 degrees with about 3-4 inches of snow.🥶 Did not leave the house today. I am making soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner.🥣🥪 We are supposed to have more snow, 2-4 inches, Monday morning. So far, no ice.

I did read that PM is not playing tomorrow so we don’t have to worry about him getting hurt and we don’t have to worry if they win or lose, yay!🏈 One stress-free game before the playoffs.

Stay warm and cozy tonight, hugs to you, Poppy and the cold cats.🤗💖🐈

@shoelady60,

Good evening we had a situation with the Team not being able to leave the airport due
to weather they did make it Colorado. Some family members have a love/hate with
the Denver Broncos I do have one brother that I talk about a lot is a Raiders Fan he cannot
stand the Broncos.

We will be watching as they are advising everyone to stay off the roads this includes
MO which is just across Stateline. The stores had food flying off the shelves. I never seen
anything like it.

We are comfortable right now and as long as we have power we will be fine. 😎

Lady we have a nice size amount of snow coming tomorrow. Hello Winter.

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@kittengirl,

Let’s Groove
Song by Earth, Wind & Fire

Let this groove, get you to move,
it’s alright, alright
let this groove, set in your shoes,
stand up, alright
Gonna tell you what you can do,
with my love, alright
Let you know girl you’re looking good
you’re out of sight and alright
Move yourself and glide like a 747
loose yourself in the sky among the clouds in the heavens
Let this groove, light up your fuse, alright
Let this groove, set in your shoes
stand up, alright
Let me tell you what you can do
with my love, alright
Gotta let you know girl you’re looking good
you’re out of sight, you’re alright
Tell the DJ to play your favorite tune
then you know it’s okay
What you found is happiness, now
Let this groove, get you to move, alright
Let this groove set in your shoes
stand up, alright
You will find peace of mind on the floor
Take a little time, come and see, you and me
make a little sign, I’ll be there after a while
if you want my love
We can boogie on down, down, down, down
Let’s groove tonight
share the spice of life
baby slice it right
we’re gonna groove tonight

The Promise of a New Day
Song by Paula Abdul

Eagle’s calling and he’s calling your name
Tides are turning, bringing winds of change
Why do I feel this way?
The promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
As through time the earth moves under my feet
One step closer to make love complete
What has the final say?
The promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise
And so time over time
What will change the world?
No one knows (no one knows)
So the only promise is a day to live, to give
And share with one another
See the wisdom from mistakes in our past
Hear the younger generation ask
“Why do I feel this way?”
The promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day (a new day)
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
We can, we can make it better, baby
So time over time
What will change the world?
No one knows (no one knows)
So the only promise is a day to live, to give
And share with one another
Eagle’s calling and he’s calling your name
Tides are turning, bringing winds of change
Why do I feel this way
The promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
As through time the earth moves under my feet
One step closer to make love complete
What has the final say?
The promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
Oh, promise me (the promise, the promise of a new day)
A new day (the promise, the promise of a new day)
A new day (the promise, the promise of a new day)
See the wisdom from mistakes in our past
Hear the younger generation ask
“What has the final say?”
The promise of a new day
(The promise, the promise of a new day)
Eagle’s calling and he’s calling your name
Tides are turning, bringing winds of change
Why do I feel this way?
The promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
The promise, the promise of a new day
Why do I feel this way? Hey
The promise, the promise of a new day
Eagle’s calling, and he’s calling your name (the promise, the promise of a new day)
Tides are turning, bringing winds of change (the promise, the promise of a new day)
(The promise, the promise of a new day)
As through time the earth moves under my feet (the promise, the promise of a new day)
(The promise, the promise of a new day)
One step closer to love (the promise, the promise of a new day)
(The promise, the promise of a new day)

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January 3 spotlights National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day and a favorite during many holidays. Furthermore, the National Confectioners Association has been known to recognize this day as an annual event.

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NATIONAL DRINKING STRAW DAY

On January 3rd National Drinking Straw Day commemorates the date in 1888 that Marvin C. Stone received the patent for the paper drinking straw. Since then, a variety of drinking straws are used.

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio and blessings in the New Year. I do hope to hear from you. 😘💕🎈
Be well my friend.

@xango,

Good day in warm Florida you are having a heat wave compared to OZ. 🎈💕😎😘
We will be in the deep freeze starting now and well into next week. What concerns me
is the loss of power some will have. We are expecting Ice and that is a big no in these
parts. The ice gets on the power lines and they snap hence no power.

We are all hoping for snow because it is easier to deal with. We are protecting the pipes.

My biggest concern are the animals I have done everything in my power to help them.
I will keep my eye on them. 😎

Hey enjoy this Friday and have some of your yummy treats. 😎😘🎈

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎💕Oodie how are things going for you?
Check in when you can I hope you are alright.

Have a great Friday and shopping.

@sheba2011

Good evening. I am home today. Having a bit of a problem with my legs. I will be phoning the physician on Monday. This has never been a problem. No, I did not fall. It may be due to the cold snap and also that the rehab has the A/C on. I dressed in lots of layers yesterday and even took a Sherpa blanket out of the car. There was no chair in the room, so used the wheelchair. My walking made hubby very nervous. Here is something scary. The blinds were opened and the room faces a main street. Happened to be looking out and saw two cars passing (one in front of the other) and shooting each other. Not a good thing.

Hubby is doing great. Still trying to reach both the Social Worker and the Speech Therapist. Hubby was able to eat normally during his two week stay in the hospital. Back at rehab he is still on pureed foods. As far as I can tell, the speech therapist will not be taking him off any time soon. The Social Worker needs to meet with me so I can actually start redoing the interior of our home and also getting the necessary bed for hubby, new flooring installed and a complete renovation of a bathroom. Also a ramp. Seems these two are always in a meeting. There is a RN helping.

I didn’t mind driving in a blizzard and going up a steep hill. I found that easy. Driving on ice scares me. The only advice I can give you is to drive slow. If you need to brake for any reason, just touch lightly, stop, tap again and do the same until the car can actually stop without a skid.
Be sure you have a shovel and sand in the trunk of your vehicle just in case. I also used to keep blankets and food in the car just in case. Also an extra pair of socks and gloves. I always did this just in case I got stuck. Of course this was in the day where there were no cellphones. Another thing is to be sure your vehicles have a full tank of gas before the inclement weather strikes.

Sorry to hear about this last episode not going well with your SIL.. This is a natural process from what I’ve heard. She will start feeling better just before the next dosage. The best advice is to find a movie that is funny and also has the ability to take her mind off the situation. A call into her physician may also give her husband and your kids some ideas to make her feel a bit better. I think you went through this as well. It’s torture, but if it leads to some good news, then it is worth it. The larger smiles will begin.

For the kitties. If you have an old quilt, you may try making the quilt into a tent with something on the floor as well. Just do not face it towards the wind or storm. If they look kind of wet, you may try a towel on the one that is friendly. With the others looking on, they may come to you for the same thing. They trust you for food. May be worth a try.

Stay warm. I hope you do not lose electricity. I surmise both of you will be staying up through the night just to check on the pipes. When this happened to us we used to chop some ice/snow and throw it into the freezer and the frig to keep the food OK..There were also times we would put our things into the cooler outside. This is when a generator comes in handy.

@oodiebom,

Good Evening so sorry about your leg. I hope it heals fast. I did enjoy Heidi today with
Lynn it was a two hour show and it will be another two hour show tomorrow. 💕😎

Heidi looks so good and it was a fun show. I have the Foo Dog Pin and some more pieces
I love Foo Dog pieces by her. 💕Great choice in the red pin. Oodie I did do some new
pieces on the Heidi Daus Thread. 😎

Well Ice and snow on the way and we are hoping for more snow than ice. The power company
has already contacted customers that this will be a big storm and we are prepared. The cats
are safe for now and I feed them extra and keeping an eye out for them. We built a house
for them but if they would come in they would never leave. 💕

Oodie I would enjoy being home tonight the only thing happening is Poppy will be
in the back yard with his two girlfriends on the other side of the fence. Lol!

I am making stew and other warm food and we do have an energy source that is safe.
We have long weekend ahead but we did our work early. 😎

@sheba2011

Yes, I watched two hours of Heidi. And yes, I gave in. Purchased the red shoe pin. in some ways it reminded me of the red slipper worn by Judy Garland in “Wizard of Oz.” Also, the Fu Dog pin. And, yes, I remember when your husband surprised you with the Heidi Daus Serpentina Suite.

I could have sworn that she was going to be on 4 hours today and tomorrow. Maybe it was wishful thinking on my part. ❤🌈

Oodie, The Fu Dog pin is so cute. Hope your legs are better soon.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😎🎈My sister’s are in the air leaving LA right about now.
My sisters tell me they went boating and had so much to do. 🎈💕I think we you visit
people will show you the best of the best.

I am looking forward to Heidi Daus Visit. 💕🎈😎I have my greek yogurt and water that
is all I need. I will share my five favorite pieces soon. 💕I would like other Heidi Girls to
share theirs too like we use to do on the Heidi Daus Thread. I miss all the girls. Taci you
remember Fairemaiden, JaDiva and more we all had a good time back in the day. 💕😎

Hey enjoy the trails today. Oz will get Ice and Snow well it’s winter in the Midwest. 😎

Sheba, Glad your sisters enjoyed their visit. Do you still have one in AZ?
Well today was exhausting thanks to my husbands gift. He bought me a planter so that meant I had to buy plants for it which then lead me to a project I’ve been wanting to do for a while, which was to replace the 3 planters at the front of the house. The plants in front weren’t growing as I wanted and it was time to spruce it up. I just hope the new plants don’t die off anytime soon. It looks good! I am tired and pooped out for the night. Next I need to add some type of plant to the small balcony area. Maybe I will wait for Spring. 🙂
Sure hope those cats are warm and in hiding somewhere safe.
I know they are so fortunate to have you looking after them.
Watched some of Heidi Daus today, and will try to catch the upcoming shows.
Have a good evening.

@taci,

Good evening I think Heidi may present this piece below tomorrow. Hubby is so sweet
to get you a planter I love that you can plant all year round. 😎💕

I love these earrings it is all about the earrings weather you wear your hair up or down. 💕
Things felt normal with Heidi on today and I can’t wait until tomorrow.

Taci make sure your plants get plenty of water and it would not hurt to feed the plants.
I use miracle grow in a yellow packet it is for feeding plants every time you water them.
My plants are nuclear they last well into the first freeze. 😎

We are checking pipes and making sure we are ready. The animals are all feed and in
their safe and warm place. 💕

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 😎💕🎈Lady how is your niece doing on her trip?
I have not turned the telly on today. Hubby and I did watch a bit last night and it was
heartbreaking.

My SIL is having a rough time right now I am trying to keep everyone calm. My concern
are my niece and nephew. All hands are on deck for this one.

How is your mom and sister? I bet they are planning their next trip. Go girls. 😎🎈

Heads up we have ice and snow coming our way here in OZ.

Sending safe warm hugs to you and Jake. 🎈😘💕

@sheba2011

Hi in Oz, windy and snowy in the ‘burgh.🥶❄ Hubs had to shovel this morning and it is now covered again. Most of the state is in a winter weather advisory, more to come Sunday into Monday.

Mom and sis leave in ten days for their Hawaii cruise.🛳 They will be ready to get the heck out of here.

Finished taking down Christmas decorations today🎄, planning on staying in the rest of the weekend. Niece is home, no more games since they lost last night.

Hang in there through the ice and snow, I’ll do the same. Keeping fingers crossed for both of us with the electricity.🤞 Sending new year hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening like you OZ is cold tonight. I have the heat on and one of the fireplaces.
The cats are all feed and in their safe place.

Poppy is knocked out and hubby and I are going to watch the local news about any
updates on this weather. Ice is not my forte. Shizzle!

I wish I was going with your mom and sister they are going to Paradise. 💕😎🎈

Stay warm and we will get through this storm after all it’s winter.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten and may this day find you doing well as I always like to
say. I really mean it. 🎈😎💕