From scissors to knives, Left Handers, or Southpaws, are the brunt of jokes all year long for various different things. But this is the day to ignore that, and bring awareness to all the right handed folk around the globe in celebration of Left Handers Day, after all while right handed people operate in the left side of the brain, left handed people sure the right side. Therefore, only left handed people are in their right mind.
Celebrating it’s first year recognized in 1976, Lefthanders International helped raise awareness of the difficulties of being left handed. Being accused of witchcraft in the 1600s for just using one hand more than the other, was only the beginning. With only 10 percent of the population being left handed, various items are more expensive than their right handed counterparts. Objects like scissors, knives and even school desks can see a mark up of almost 75 percent more for left handed individuals, while golf clubs see as much as a 200 percent increase dependent on brand.
Whatever you do, don’t forget the jokes regarding the fact of left handed folk are better than right! Like the fact that everyone is born right handed, but only the greatest overcome it. Or that it is believed that octopuses only have one right hand. Or that polar bears are believed to be primarily left handed.
John F. Francis was an American painter, primarily of still lifes. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was predominantly self-taught as an artist.
John F. Francis, American (1808 - 1886)Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) A loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles. | ||
| Synonyms: | gaberdine, smock | ||
| Usage: | In the office he wore also a linen duster with huge pockets into which he continually stuffed scraps of paper. | ||
Idiom of the Day
knock Anthony— obsolete To knock one's knees together while walking or running (i.e., be "knock-kneed"). |
History
Circus Acrobat Otto Witte Crowned King of Albania? (1913)
| Witte was a German citizen and circus acrobat who claimed to have impersonated his way into being crowned King of Albania in 1913—by some accounts, on August 13. According to Witte, he enjoyed the royal harem and reigned for several days before being discovered as an impostor. Though he was likely lying, his story was picked up by several publications, including Time magazine. |
Lucy Stone (1818) |
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| In 1847, Stone became the first Massachusetts woman to graduate college. Not long after, she began speaking on women's rights. An effective orator, she is said to have swayed antagonistic audiences and inspired Susan B. Anthony to join the cause. She kept her own name after marriage as a protest against the unequal laws applied to married women, and others who did the same called themselves "Lucy Stoners." |
Jour de Fête de Ste. Genevieve
Ste. Genevieve became the first permanent settlement in the state of Missouri when the French arrived in 1725. At one time it rivaled St. Louis in size and importance, and the town still prides itself on its authentic 18th- and 19th-century architecture. The annual Jour de Fête that has been held in mid-August each year since 1965 not only celebrates the area's French heritage but is a German and Spanish festival as well. Historic homes dating back to 1770 are opened to the public, people dress in colonial costumes, and arts and crafts are on display.
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1846 - The American Flag was raised for the first time in Los Angeles, CA.
1867 - "Under the Gaslight", by Augustin Daly, opened in New York City, NY.
1889 - A patent for a coin-operated telephone was issued to William Gray.
1924 - "The Prisoner's Song" by Vernon Dalhart became the first country music record to sell one million copies.
1931 - The first community hospital in the U.S. was dedicated in Elk City, OK.
1934 - Al Capp's comic strip "L'il Abner" made its debut in newspapers.
1942 - Walt Disney's "Bambi" opened at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY.
1959 - In New York, ground was broken on the $320 million Verrazano Narrows Bridge (The only bridge I consider 'my bridge' since I saw the building of it with my own eyes! lol)
1961 - Berlin was divided by a barbed wire fence to halt the flight of refugees. Two days later work on the Berlin Wall began.
1965 - The Jefferson Airplane made its stage debut at the Matrix Club in San Francisco, CA.
1967 - The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) refused to allow Joan Baez to perform at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, because of her opposition to the Vietnam War. Baez responded with a performance at a free concert at the base of the Washington Monument.
1994 - It was reported that aspirin not only helps reduce the risk of heart disease, but also helps prevent colon cancer.
2012 - Taylor Swift's single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" was released in the U.S.
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International Left-Handers Day History
International Left-Handers Day is a day to bring attention to the struggles which lefties face daily in a right-handed society. August 13th is observed as International Left-Handers Day.
International Left-Handers Day Facts
- 10% of people are left-handed according to a report by Scientific American.
- Geniuses are more likely to be left-handed - 20% of the top scoring SAT takers are left-handed.
- In 2013, 31% of Major League Baseball pitchers are left-handed.
- Of the last 5 Presidents, 3 were lefties - Obama, Clinton and Bush Sr.
- All lefties: Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Barak Obama, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo da Vinci, Diane :-)
International Left-Handers Day Top Events and Things to Do
- Eat with your left hand today.
- Attempt to use only your left hand while writing today. If typing or navigating on a computer, use the mouse with your left hand.
- Look around you and notice how many people you know are left-handed.
- Attempt to cook using your left-hand as the primary one.
- Create a Lefty Zone where everyone who enters must only use their left hand for the day.
INTERESTING FACTS
"General" Custer wasn't a general at the time of his death at Little Big Horn. He was promoted to Brevet General during the Civil War, which was basically a temporary promotion. After the war, he was reverted back to his true rank of Lieutenant Colonel, the rank he held when he was killed.
How old is the oldest ruling royal family? The current emperor of Japan, Akihito, claims to be the 125th descendant in his line.
Dr. William Moulton Marston, the man who created Wonder Woman, also designed an early lie detector.
Both John Lennon and Paul McCartney had cats named Jesus.
100,000,000,000 solar neutrinos pass through every square inch of your body every second.
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MAGAZINE:
Pictures of the day
Luncheon Still Life, an oil painting on canvas completed around 1860 by John F. Francis (1808–1886) is now held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Born in Philadelphia, Francis was predominantly self-taught, and began exhibiting his works at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1845. He later worked exclusively with still lifes, many of which depict fruits and desserts.
98 UNPROCESSED FOODS CUT INTO PERFECT CUBES
Award-winning design studio Lernert & Sander were commissioned by Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant to make a photograph for their special issue about Food. The studio transformed 98 unprocessed foods into perfect cubes of 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (.98x.98x.98 in).
knit
thanks, Emily
knit
thanks, Pam
knit
knit
crochet
thanks, Helen
thanks, Rosa
crochet
crochet
crochet
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
thanks, Joy
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
Construct a classic balloon arch.
The perfect entryway for any guest of honor.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... DIY Water Blob
PUZZLE
Stone Tower Top Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
| adjourn alcove careless cross deposit dissolve drive | empty enough epee exotic expert fragile glen hems hermit | impose interview major manage mice movement | niche people pierce recall receiver reform repair room | salvage tames territory think train vote while |
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER
EYE OPENER
thanks, Patty (I'm still laughing!)
THE CORRECT NAMES FOR THINGS (Part 3)
HEAD LAWN
PUDDING GRAVY
UPRIGHT BED
SLEEP TABLE
BONELESS ICE
MOUTH SOAP
TEMPORARY BALLOONS
WATER CHICKEN
PERM DOG
PRISON PONY
WORD MUSEUM
SKY SAUCE
MUSICAL TYPEWRITER
HOMELESS SNAIL
FOOD MAP
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