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Melinda
Wordless Wednesday*Feeling Blue
Category: Fun
Everyday Magic
Bella and Grace by Stampington
There are some people who appear to radiate light. Their kindness and spirit shine for all to see. Who are the people in your life that radiate light?
Why do they glow so brightly?
Enjoy your day!
Melinda
Today in History January 30, 2022
Welcome to the Weekend Edition of Today in History. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the post. Have an awesome weekend.
Gandhi assassinated
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, is assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu extremist.
Born the son of an Indian official in 1869, Gandhi’s Vaishnava mother was deeply religious and early on exposed her son to Jainism, a morally rigorous Indian religion that advocated nonviolence. Gandhi was an unremarkable student but in 1888 was given an opportunity to study law in England. In 1891, he returned to India, but failing to find regular legal work he accepted in 1893 a one-year contract in South Africa.
1972
“Bloody Sunday” in Northern Ireland
In Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 13 unarmed civil rights demonstrators are shot dead by British Army paratroopers in an event that becomes known as “Bloody Sunday.” The protesters, all Northern Catholics, were marching in protest of the British policy of internment of suspected …read more
1933
“The Lone Ranger” debuts on Detroit radio
With the stirring notes of the William Tell Overture and a shout of “Hi-yo, Silver! Away!” The Lone Ranger debuts on Detroit’s WXYZ radio station. The creation of station-owner George Trendle and writer Fran Striker, the “masked rider of the plains” became one of the most …read more
1920
Mazda car company founded
On January 30, 1920, Jujiro Matsuda (1875-1952) forms Toyo Cork Kogyo, a business that makes cork, in Hiroshima, Japan; just over a decade later the company produces its first automobile and eventually changes its name to Mazda. Today, Mazda is known for its affordable, …read more
1649
King Charles I executed for treason
In London, King Charles I is beheaded for treason on January 30, 1649. Charles ascended to the English throne in 1625 following the death of his father, King James I. In the first year of his reign, Charles offended his Protestant subjects by marrying Henrietta Maria, a Catholic …read more
Melinda
Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
I’m so glad you are enjoying Fun Facts. I learn something new each week, even if it’s weird. I love hearing your comments!
The green code in The Matrix was actually created from symbols in the code designer’s wife’s sushi cookbook. (cnet.com)
The wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles was watched by 750 million people worldwide in 1981; sadly, 2.5 billion watched her funeral in 1997. (bbc.com)
With 3.572 billion viewers, half the world’s population watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup of soccer (or football, as many international fans call it), which is held every four years. That number is on par with the 2016 Summer Olympics; but only a quarter of the world watched the less-popular Winter Olympics in 2018. (fifa.com)
There are no muscles in your fingers: Their function is controlled by muscles in your palms and arms. (assh.org)
The hardest working muscle in your body is your heart: It pumps more than 2,000 gallons of blood a day and beats more than 2.5 billion times in a 70-year life span. (heart.org)
Enjoy!
Melinda
#Weekend Music Share *Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Bono and others — “Let It Be” (Live)
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Friday Quote 1/28/2022
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Melinda
Wordless Wednesday*Temple in Tokyo
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Melinda
#Weekend Music Share *Aerosmith – Sweet Emotion (Live)
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Friday Quote 1/21/2022
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Wordless Wednesday*Dragon Flies
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This is the new stained glass I have hanging in my office windows.
Melinda
Preparing To Travel: What Do You Need To Think About
There are a number of things you need to know before embarking on a travel adventure. For many people, going on a trip is something they’ve always wanted to do, but it’s not something you can simply just start without any preparation. You need to do a lot of planning and research, and you also need to learn how to control your expectations. Because every location and journey is unique, it’s important to brush up on the essentials before you go; read on to find out more.
Saving Money
If you want to spend less money when traveling, you need to learn how to save money. There are a lot of things that might add up if you approach your adventure like a typical vacation, so it’s vital to spend some time thinking about what’s most important to you. To save money, you may have to give up staying in posh hotels and dining out every night.
Reducing the amount of luggage you bring, learning how to get inexpensive flights, and even traveling in the off-season can all help you save money when you travel. When you’re planning a trip, it’s a good idea to look for ways to save money and tailor your trip accordingly.
Pack Carefully
What you can and cannot do while you’re gone will be dictated by how you pack, so prepare accordingly. Of course, if you’re just going to stay in one hotel, it doesn’t hurt to bring a few extra things with you since you won’t be dragging them around from place to place. If, on the other hand, you want to travel, you’ll want to learn to pack light since you don’t want to be carrying heavy baggage from place to place and run the risk of losing things on the way.
It’s difficult to pack lightly if you’ve never done it before, but a general guideline is to bring just what you need, bearing in mind that you can purchase some items at your destination if you really need to. Check that you have adequate room for your crucial papers and gadgets that you will need while you are there. You’ll most likely need your phone, a power bank, a camera, and a travel adapter to charge all of your electronics. If you’re planning on camping or hiking, you’ll also need your specialist equipment from ECOGEAR FX.
Important Documents
Depending on where you’re going and the country you’re coming from, you’ll require a different set of paperwork. You may be required to travel with a certain passport and a visa in some cases. If you don’t do your homework in advance, your trip will be a disaster; you might not even get to go in the first place. You should always double-check your understanding of the requirements before proceeding so you aren’t disappointed and don’t lose a lot of money.
Also, it’s a good idea to keep a copy of your papers in a separate location just in case. On top of this, always have all your passport information and additional passport photos with you on any trip. This could save you a lot of trouble if yours goes missing. Having a backup plan in case you lose your passport while traveling might make things a lot less stressful.
This is a collaborative post.
Melinda
Today in History January 16, 2022
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1929
Martin Luther King Jr. born
On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. is born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of a Baptist minister. King received a doctorate degree in theology and in 1955 helped organize the first major protest of the African American civil rights movement: the successful Montgomery Bus Boycott. Influenced by Mohandas Gandhi, he advocated civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance to segregation in the South. The peaceful protests he led throughout the American South were often met with violence, but King and his followers persisted, and the movement gained momentum.
1919
Great Boston Molasses Flood
Fiery hot molasses floods the streets of Boston on January 15, 1919, killing 21 people and injuring scores of others. The molasses burst from a huge tank at the United States Industrial Alcohol C
2009
Pilot Sully Sullenberger performs “Miracle on the Hudson”
On January 15, 2009, a potential disaster turned into a heroic display of skill and composure when Captain Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III safely landed the plane he was piloting on New York City’s Hudson River after a bird strike caused its engines to fail. David Paterson, …read more
1559
Elizabeth I crowned Queen of England
Two months after the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I of England, Elizabeth Tudor, the 25-year-old daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is crowned Queen Elizabeth I at Westminster Abbey in London. The two half-sisters, both daughters of Henry VIII, had a stormy …read more
1831
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is finished
On January 15, 1831, Victor Hugo finishes writing Notre Dame de Paris, also known as The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Distracted by other projects, Hugo had continually postponed his deadlines for delivering the book to his publishers, but once he sat down to write it, he completed …read more
Melinda
National Bagel Day
National Bagel Day is January 15. Bagels have a history that is richer than your favorite cream cheese spread! These rounds of dough can be found just about anywhere: breakfast joints, coffee shops, supermarkets, or even your kitchen pantry. In fact, 2018 saw more than 354 million bagels sold.
Bagels have a long and highly documented history that travels from the Jewish families of Poland in the 1600s to wrapped up in parchment paper in your hands today. And, unlike many things created nearly five-hundred years ago, bagels are remarkably unchanged. Sure, cream cheeses and butters and flavors and toppings may have evolved over time but bagel is a beigel is a beygal.
Bagels made the jump to America with a massive Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s that firmly entrenched itself in New York City where it thrived. In fact, an entire union was created in the early 1900s called Bagel Bakers Local 338 to support the growing, immigrant-led industry. That also begat the “bagel brunch,” that we still enjoy to this day with little to no changes: lox, cream cheese, capers, tomatoes, and red onions.
While bagels were hugely popular in New York City almost immediately, they didn’t make their way to the national scale until the mid 20th-century where automation and bread slicing (the coolest thing!) made mass manufacturing much more efficient. Since then, bagels have taken off to include a variety of flours, toppings, dips and smears but still remain – by and large – exactly as they were in the 1600s.
Who knew bagels had been around so long?
I love bagels by themselves in blueberrry, chocolate and cinnamon rasin flavors. I also love bagel samwiches.
I hope you celebrate the day with your choice of bagel.
Melinda
Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
I’m so glad you are enjoying Fun Facts. I learn something new each week, even if it’s weird. I love hearing your comments!
Flamingoes are only pink because of chemicals called carotenoids in the algae and fish (which also eat the algae) they eat; their feathers are grayish white when they’re born.
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal in the world: They kill more people than any other creature, due to the diseases they carry. (cdc.gov)
What do Miss Piggy and Yoda have in common? They were both voiced by the same person, puppeteer Frank Oz.
Psycho was the first movie to show a toilet flushing. (npr.com)
One of the most famous movie lines in history was never said. We often quote, “Play it again, Sam,” from Casablanca; but the real line is, “Play it, Sam. Play ‘As Time Goes By.’”
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Melinda
#Weekend Music Share *Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – What I Am
I am considering discontinuing Weekend Music Share.
I’m not sure that you are clicking on the link to go to YouTube out of concern for clicking on a link. YouTube no longer includes a photo of the video on most songs and what you get is a big black box with a go-to YouTube to watch graphic.
What do you think? Do you want me to continue Weekend Music Share?
Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music.
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Friday Quote 1/14/2022
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Melinda
Everyday Magic
Bella and Grace by Stampington
Everyone needs a home team, a group of people who cheer you on and always have your back.
Who’s on your home team?
Enjoy your day!
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday*Good Karma
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Melinda
Just Pondering
When do you feel most alive?
Melinda
How To Grow Older But Feel Younger
Imagine if the older you got, the younger you felt.
It sounds like an impossibility. In the West, we believe that as the body ages, so too does the mind.
But is that true? Of course, not. In this post, we take a look at some of the ways that you can keep yourself young on the inside. Check them out below.
Keep Your Romance Alive
Human beings without love generally go mad. If it’s not in our lives, we can’t cope. That’s why it is so important to keep the love alive in your relationships, whether romantic or otherwise. If you can keep the spark going between you and others, you’ll feel younger – perhaps like you did when you were a teenager.
Get Traveling
Another way to stay young is to start traveling. Going overseas and seeing new things reminds you that life is an adventure and that there are always new things to see and do.
When you go to new places, it makes you feel like you’re young again because it introduces you to a new experience. When you visit a new place, you get all the smells, sights, and sounds that come with it. And these affect you both consciously and unconsciously.
Have you noticed how much better you feel after you get back from a vacation? It’s all to do with how it rewires your brain.
Join A Community
Being part of a community is essential for feeling younger. You’re less isolated and can share your thoughts and ideas with other people.
The best retirement community organizations facilitate interactions between members. They make sure that there are always group activities to enjoy, no matter what your physical condition or medical needs.
Get Active
Being active reminds your body that the game isn’t over yet. There’s still plenty to do. It sends a signal to all your cells that they need to keep on fighting and make themselves stronger.
When you get more active, you soon discover a new sense of wellbeing and energy. Remember, the amount of energy that you have isn’t a finite stock. Instead, you create more energy, the more you do.
Exercise is also a great way to fight many of the diseases of aging that can make you feel older. It helps to stave off heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and even cancer. What’s more, it can be an important part of pain management, helping you deal with many of the challenges that you face.
Spend Time Appreciating Nature
As you get older, you should strive to spend as much time in nature as you can. Sunlight encourages the production of the feel-good factor, serotonin, which helps the body to relax and may even keep you young.
The sights, sounds, and smells of nature are also intrinsically relaxing. Basking in them can help reduce stress and fatigue, particularly if you’ve had a long week.
Conclusion
In summary, it is possible to grow older on the outside, but feel younger on the inside. It’s all about reconnecting with the playfulness of your child’s self.
This is a collaborative post.
Melinda
Today in History January 9, 2022
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2001
Apple launches iTunes, revolutionizing how people consume music
On January 9, 2001, Apple launches iTunes, a media player that revolutionized the way people consumed digital media. Bill Kincaid and Jeff Robbin, two former Apple employees, developed an MP3 player called SoundJam MP in the late 1990s. In 2000, Apple re-hired them and their …read more
2007
Steve Jobs debuts the iPhone
On January 9, 2007, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone—a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera and Web-browsing capabilities, among other features—at the Macworld convention in San Francisco. Jobs, dressed in his customary jeans and black mock turtleneck, called …read more
1768
First modern circus is staged
Englishman Philip Astley stages the first modern circus in London. Trick riders, acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other familiar components of the circus have existed throughout recorded history, but it was not until the late 18th century that the modern spectacle of the …read more
1972
Los Angeles Lakers’ record winning streak ends
On January, 9, 1972, the longest winning streak in major professional sports is snapped at 33 games when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 120-104. A 39-point performance by the Bucks’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hands the Lakers their first loss since October 31. …read more
1976
Sylvester Stallone starts filming “Rocky”
The classic rags-to-riches story got a macho spin in the Oscar-winning Rocky, which was written by its star, Sylvester Stallone, and began filming on January 9, 1976. Stallone had his own rags-to-riches tale: Born in the gritty Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, he was …read more
Melinda
Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
I’m so glad you are enjoying Fun Facts. I learn something new each week, even if it’s weird. I love hearing your comments!
Cows don’t actually have four stomachs; they have one stomach with four compartments. (fda.gov)
The platypus doesn’t have a stomach at all: Their esophagus goes straight to their intestines. (nationalgeographic.com)
This is one animal myth that’s true: Eating parts of a pufferfish can kill you because, in a defense mechanism to ward off predators, it contains a deadly chemical called tetrodotoxin. There’s enough in one pufferfish to kill 30 people—and there’s no antidote. Still, pufferfish, called fugu, is a highly-prized delicacy in Japan, but can only be prepared by well-trained chefs. (nationalgeographic.com)
Polar bears have black skin. And actually, their fur isn’t white—it’s see-through, so it appears white as it reflects light.
Tigers’ skin is actually striped, just like their fur. Also, no two fur patterns are alike.
Enjoy!
Melinda
#Weekend Music Share *Next Year by Macklemore
I am considering discontinuing Weekend Music Share due to concerns that people aren’t clicking on the links to go to YouTube out of concern for clicking on a link. YouTube no longer includes a photo of the video on most songs anymore and so what you get is a link or a big black box with a go-to YouTube to watch graphic.
What do you think? Are you clicking on links and do you want Weekend music Share to continue?
Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music.
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Melinda
Friday Quote 1/7/2022
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Have a great weekend!
Melinda
Red Amaryllis
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Wordless Wednesday*Summertime Dreaming
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Melinda
Just Pondering
What is absolutely unique about you?
Melinda
Today in History January 2, 2022
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Welcome to the first Today in History of 2022.
1965
Joe Namath spurns NFL to sign record deal with AFL’s New York Jets
On January 2, 1965, quarterback Joe Namath spurns the NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals to sign with the American Football League’s New York Jets. The contract, reportedly for $427,000, is the most lucrative signed by a rookie in any sport. The deal with Namath, a star at the University …read more
1788
Georgia votes to ratify the U.S. Constitution, becoming the fourth state in the modern United States. Named after King George II, Georgia was first settled by Europeans in 1733, when a group of British debtors led by English philanthropist James E. Oglethorpe traveled up the …read more
1811
First censuring of a U.S. senator
Senator Timothy Pickering, a Federalist from Massachusetts, becomes the first senator to be censured when the Senate approves a censure motion against him by a vote of 20 to seven. Pickering was accused of violating congressional law by publicly revealing secret documents …read more
1492
The kingdom of Granada falls to the Christian forces of King Ferdinand V and Queen Isabella I, and the Moors lose their last foothold in Spain. Located at the confluence of the Darro and Genil rivers in southern Spain, the city of Granada was a Moorish fortress that rose to …read more
2009
Rare Bugatti found in British garage
On January 2, 2009, media outlets report that a rare unrestored 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante Coupe has been found in the garage of a British doctor. A month later, on February 7, the car sold at a Paris auction for some $4.4 million. The black two-seater, one of just 17 57S …read more
Melinda
Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
I’m so glad you are enjoying Fun Facts. I learn something new each week, even if it’s weird.
The most common wild bird in the world isn’t the sparrow or blue jay—it’s the red-billed quelea, which live in Africa and have an estimated population of 1.5 billion. (audubon.org)
The heart of the blue whale, the largest animal on earth, is five feet long and weighs 400 pounds. The whale in total weighs 40,000 pounds. (nationalgeographic.com)
For comparison, an elephant’s heart weighs around 30 pounds. And a human heart? A mere 10 ounces.
Elephants can’t jump. (smithsonianmag.com)
Octopuses have three hearts.
I love hearing your comments!
Enjoy!
Melinda
#Weekend Music Share *One by U2 & Mary J Blige *My Fav
I’m so glad you’ve joined me this week for another edition of Weekend Music Share.
We have one life, we have to do what we should. One life…….we get to carry each other.
Looking for the Light 