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Monday, January 27, 2025
International Holocaust Rememberance Day
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2025/01/27/statement-prime-minister-international-holocaust-remembrance-day
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau
Statement by the Prime Minister on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
“Eighty years ago today, the Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp was liberated. Within its confines, over one million Jewish people had been barbarically murdered. As the largest camp under Hitler’s regime, it became one of the most important symbols of the Holocaust.
“Let me be unequivocally clear – the Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters of human history. The Nazi regime systemically and senselessly murdered six million Jewish people, accounting for two thirds of the Jewish population in Europe. They killed millions of others, including 500,000 Roma and Sinti peoples, political opponents, 2SLGBTQI+ people, and people with disabilities. They executed a genocide of unconscionable inhumanity and evil.
“The pain inflicted onto Holocaust survivors is still felt to this day. We can never bring back the six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust. We can never reunite the families torn apart forever. We can never finish the stories left incomplete. But we can remember. We can and must remind ourselves and each other of our obligation to stop this from ever happening again.
“Over the past 15 months, in the wake of Hamas’ horrifying attack against Israel and with the rise in antisemitism, Jewish people in Canada and across the world have felt unsafe in their communities, workplaces, and places of worship. This is unacceptable, and we are doubling down on our commitment to combat antisemitism and hate: With the Canada Community Security Program to enhance security at community spaces at risk of hate-motivated crimes. With new investments in Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2028 and Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate. With the efforts of our Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons, including the launch of the Canadian Handbook on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism last fall. With a National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism being held in March. And later today, we will be announcing a new set of projects funded under the National Holocaust Remembrance Program, with more to come, to help Canadians better understand the Holocaust and the ways antisemitism still affects us today.
“As social media and those who control its platforms seek to distort the horrors of the Holocaust and platform Holocaust denialism, it is now more important than ever to remember. To remember the hate and the cruelty. To remember, listen, and re-tell the stories of survivors while they’re still with us. To remember those who risked and gave their lives to save countless others. To remember our solemn vow: Never forget. Never again.”
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Robbie Burns
https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/burns-night-alexander-mccall-smith-pens-new-version-of-robert-burns-classic-to-a-mouse-4492012
Writer Alexander McCall Smith new version To A Mouse.
To a mouse, again
Poor creature, modest and undemanding,
Inhabitant of a murine world
Whose citizens ask little enough:
A scrap of cheese, even discarded rind,
Is a banquet for these small folk;
Your footprint on our shared earth
Is so tiny, undetectable to most eyes,
Usually obliterated by our stamping around,
By our destroying of all the little corners
In which your civilization flourishes;
By our covering with concrete of all your hidey-holes,
Those nurseries in which you raise
Your timid, bright-eyed family.
A gulf keeps us apart – the immensity
Of our pride, our greed, our lack of interest
In small and furry beings who cannot
Be made to pay in some way;
We shall never meet, you and I,
On equal terms, in friendship,
And yet I send you this – my love,
Although it may mean nothing to you,
And say, as well, I’m truly sorry;
Perhaps one day we’ll learn at last
To tread a bit more carefully, perhaps.
- This poem has been written specially by Alexander McCall Smith for a fundraising auction being held at the Edinburgh Lord Provost’s Burns Supper on Friday, January 26 in aid of OneCity Trust. All funds raised to go to grant making activities in 2024.
January 2025 source:
https://www.alexandermccallsmith.com/story-calendar/story-january-unusual-burns-night-perfect-passion-company
The below extract comes from Alexander’s newest series, The Perfect Passion Company. This novel tells the charming story of Katie who runs a matchmaking bureau in Edinburgh’s New Town. This extract follows Katie and her helpful neighbour William with one of their clients George, who has recently started a relationship with Emma. They attend an off-season Burns Night, a traditional Scottish celebration typically held in January.
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Katie spoke again to Emma as she and William walked with her to the Hutton Hotel. It was one of those settled, benign nights that an Edinburgh summer can occasionally conjure up, when latitude seems immaterial, the air is still, the sky is clear, and darkness, even at eight in the evening, is still almost three hours away.
“I’m not entirely comfortable with this,” Katie said. “In fact, I think the whole thing is slightly ridiculous. But . . .”
Emma and William both turned to look at her as they walked along.
“But?” prompted William.
“But George wants it,” Katie went on. “He doesn’t want his mother to interfere. He’s jumpy. He knows that you have to see her at some point, Emma. And you want that too, I suppose.”
“Yes,” said Emma. “I do. But, like you, I don’t like the idea of a relationship – any relationship being concealed. It goes against the grain.”
“Poor George,” said William. “He’s scared stiff of that mother of his.”
“I can’t wait to see what she’s like,” said Emma. “A real dragon, do you think? Fire-breathing?”
“We’ll soon see,” said Katie. “But Emma, I think it’s really important that you keep a low profile. Don’t be tempted to do or say anything that could make her suspect that you and George are an item. Please don’t.”
Emma bit her lip.
“She may still feel she can see off anybody who threatens her relationship with her son,” William said. “People like that can be pretty confident of their powers.”
“And she’s done it before,” Katie pointed out. “She probably imagines she can do it again easily enough.”
They continued with their journey in silence. The Hutton Hotel was only twenty minutes or so from Cumberland Street, where Katie and William had met Emma at her flat. Now they were only a few minutes away.
“You’ve never been to a Burns Supper before, have you, William?” Katie asked.
William shook his head. “I went to a St. Andrew’s Night Dinner in Melbourne once, but that was different. They had a piper and so on, and somebody sang ‘Jock of Hazeldean,’ but that was about it. My father likes to go to those things. He loves formal dinners. He can’t get enough of them.” He paused. “What happens at a Burns Supper?”
Katie explained. She started by reminding him that to have a Burns Supper in a month other than January was highly unusual, so it was possible that the format could be quite different. But if it followed the normal pattern, she said that there would be a piper who would pipe in the haggis. “The chef brings it in, held high on a plate,” she said. “And then the person addressing it, sticks a knife in through the casing, which I’m sorry to say was traditionally a sheep’s stomach.”
William made a face.
“Nowadays,” Katie went on, “it’s a sort of artificial sausage skin.”
“And then?” asked William.
“Then we get our haggis, served along with turnips – or neaps, as we call them. And there are more addresses. There’s something called the Immortal Memory, where somebody speaks about Burns, and there are usually songs and so on. It’s all very Scottish. You’ll enjoy it. It’s very sentimental.”
Emma agreed. “I used to go to them,” she said. “When I was at university in Glasgow. I was in a club that used to have them. We had a speaker once who went on for almost an hour.”
“I doubt if that will happen tonight,” said Katie. “This is mainly for tourists. I suspect many of them won’t know that Burns’s birthday was back in January and that this will be the only Burns Supper in Scotland taking place off piste.”
“But what you don’t know, you don’t fret over,” said William.
“Precisely,” agreed Katie.
They arrived at the hotel, where there was already a small crowd in the entrance hall. The dinner itself was to be in the large dining room that had been added to the side of the house in late Victorian times. This room was effectively a very large conservatory, with French windows giving out onto an expanse of lawn and a walled garden. There was a top table, set for twenty or so, and a further twelve tables at which six guests would be seated. Because of the light still visible in the sky above the glass roof, there was no real need for lighting, but candles had been lit at each table. Near the open door onto the garden, these candles guttered, and in some cases had been
extinguished.
There was a seating plan, and because they were among the last to arrive, they went straight to their table and did not help themselves to the drink that the other guests had been offered. There were two spare seats at their table, but a waiter came and wordlessly removed these.
Katie looked around for George, and eventually saw him ushering guests into an anteroom off to one side. These were those who were to be seated at the top table, and when the piper struck up, these guests were piped in, all walking in a long line with a tall, rather imperious-looking woman at their head. All the other guests stood up to welcome the official party, clapping in time to the pipe tune.
“Margaret,” whispered Katie, nudging William, who was seated beside her.
William followed her gaze. “Yes,” he whispered back. “That’ll be her all right.”
Katie glanced at Emma, who had reached the same conclusion as she had. Emma gave her a half-smile, a conspiratorial acknowledgement. She mouthed a word silently, that Katie thought was probably Mother.
The haggis arrived, greeted with a cheer by some of the guests. The visitors were conspicuous by the photography in which they now engaged: every moment of the ceremony was accompanied by small flashes from phones held above heads. Then the platter was carried off by the chef, steam rising from the spilled entrails, to be divided out in the kitchen. An excited buzz of conversation now arose, as the foreign visitors discussed what they had seen.
Margaret rose to pronounce the welcome. “This supper is one of Scotland’s great traditions,” she said. “This is how we recall the memory of our great national poet and pay him homage. We are honoured to share this with all of you – wherever in the world you come from.”
This extract comes from The Perfect Passion Company, available now. The sequel to this novel, Looking for You, will be published in the UK in February 2025.
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Friday, January 24, 2025
Robbie Burns Day
https://www.enchantedlearning.com/wordlist/burns-night-decorations.shtml
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What’s a quaich?
The quaich, Scotland’s cup of friendship, has been used through the centuries to offer a welcoming drink at clan gatherings, and other family occasions, and to friends and visitors.
“Quaich” is a Scots rendering of the Gaelic word “cuach”, meaning cup. The two-handed design of this drinking vessel incorporates trust, on the part of both giver and receiver.
Quaichs were used most commonly to contain whisky and brandy but larger quaichs were vessels used for drinking ale.
What are quaichs made of?
The bases of some quaichs are made of glass, allegedly so that the drinker could keep watch on his companions as he supped.
The romantics amongst us prefer the tale of the design of quaich which had a double glass bottom, containing a lock of hair snipped from the owner’s lover, so that he could always drink to his lady love from his favourite quaich.
In 1589, King James VI of Scotland gave Anne of Denmark a quaich as a wedding gift.
Traditional quaichs
Traditionally quaichs are made of wood, and some early quaichs were stave-built, like barrels. The staves were held together by bands of willow or silver with two, or sometimes three or four, short projecting handles.
Other wooden quaichs were made out of a single piece of wood, turned on a lathe. In addition to wood, quaichs were and are made from stone, brass, pewter, horn, and silver.
The origin of quaichs in Scotland seems to have been in the Highlands – quaichs did not become popular in the large cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow until the end of the 17th Century.
The silversmiths of the local guilds in Inverness and Perth frequently mounted quaichs in silver, as evidenced by the hallmarks on existing objects.
From humble origins, the role played by Scotland’s cup of kindness has grown, as an integral part of our most important celebrations.
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Unproven theories suggest that the quaich may have been based upon 17th Century bleeding vessels, or have evolved from the use of scallop shells as drinking vessels.
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Nowadays, quaichs are used ceremonially, and as gifts, awards and trophies, to mark events of special significance.
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So the wooden stave quaichs of centuries past evolved into silver-mounted, and entirely silver, versions and Sir Walter Scott and Bonnie Prince Charlie have been amongst their illustrious owners.
In the 19th Century, Sir Walter Scott is said to have dispensed drams in silver quaichs. One of the quaichs he owned was known as the Waterloo Tree Quaich. It was made in part from wood Scott had taken from the Waterloo Elm – the Duke of Wellington’s command post – when Scott visited the battlefield, shortly after the Battle of Waterloo.
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Scott is known to have also owned some other quaichs made from commemorative wood: one made from Falkland Oak, another made from Queen Mary’s yew and yet another from the Wallace Oak. One was particularly precious to him, as in 1745 that quaich had travelled from Edinburgh to Derby with Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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Silver quaichs for Scottish ladies
Silver quaichs were first mentioned in the 1660s, and the making of quaichs was a highly regarded profession in 17th Century Scotland. Silver quaichs were thinner and more delicate, allowing fine Scottish ladies to drink from them more easily.
Quaichs for everyone
The quaich’s simple, yet beautiful, form has ensured its longevity as a vessel offering kinship and love, from the humble Highland crofter, through proud Clan Chiefs to the Kings of Scotland.
The quaich’s unique history is shrouded in myth and mystery, and such vessels are often amongst the most treasured possessions of those with family links, or other associations with Scotland.
Quaichs at ceremonial occasions
More recently, quaichs have been used as favours at many Scottish weddings, being presented to everyone at the top table. The happy couple may also drink from a ceremonial quaich, to toast their vows.
Quaichs have also been used at births, to drink to the baby’s health and celebrate the new life, and at christenings. In Kilmuir in Scotland, there is a wooden quaich which was formerly used as a baptismal font – quaichs have now also become a traditional baptismal gift.
Commemorative quaichs
Commemorative quaichs awarded as prizes, or given as gifts, are more commonly made of pewter or silver – these prize cups are rarely used for actual drinking.
Present-day use of the quaich as a gift or trophy carries with it and preserves this link with Scotland’s proud and ancient heritage. Engraving can personalise, or record for posterity, virtually any special occasion or event.
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Martin Luther King Day+National Cheese Lovers, Dj, and Penguin Day.
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Southern Pecan Recipes to Celebrate MLK Day
Pecan Recipes
Jan 20
Written By Delightful Pecans
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than just a day off; it’s a time to reflect on the principles of equality, justice, and unity that Dr. King championed. Observed every January, this day invites us to honor his legacy through acts of service, community gatherings, and, of course, sharing meals. In the South, where Dr. King’s influence was deeply rooted, food plays a central role in bringing people together.
Pecans, a Southern staple, are a symbol of heritage and tradition. They add richness and flavor to many classic Southern dishes, making them perfect for this special day of reflection and togetherness. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or preparing a meal for your family, these pecan recipes honor Southern roots and provide a delicious way to connect. From appetizers to desserts, these pecan-packed dishes will help make your MLK Day celebration memorable.
Southern Spiced Pecans
Southern spiced pecans are the perfect appetizer or snack to serve on MLK Day. With just the right blend of sweet, salty, and spicy, they’re a true Southern favorite that’s easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients:
2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Step One
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step Two
In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
Step Three
Add the pecans to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the spiced mixture.
Step Four
Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
Step Five
Allow the pecans to cool completely before serving. They’ll develop a crispy texture as they cool, making them an irresistible snack.
These Southern spiced pecans are a delightful addition to any MLK Day gathering. Their sweet and spicy flavors make them an irresistible snack that your guests will love. Serve them in bowls around the room for easy snacking, or package them in small bags as a thoughtful take-home treat. With their rich flavor and satisfying crunch, these pecans are sure to be a hit. Plus, they’re versatile enough to enjoy on their own or as a topping for salads and desserts. They capture the warmth and hospitality of the South in every bite.
Pecan-Crusted Catfish
This pecan-crusted catfish is a delicious Southern-inspired main course that’s perfect for MLK Day. The pecan coating adds a satisfying crunch and a nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with tender catfish.
Ingredients:
4 catfish fillets
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
Step One
In a shallow bowl, combine the chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step Two
Dip each catfish fillet into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated.
Step Three
Press the fillets into the pecan mixture, coating both sides evenly.
Step Four
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step Five
Cook the catfish fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the crust is golden brown and the fish is cooked through.
Step Six
Serve immediately with a side of collard greens or cornbread for a truly Southern meal.
This pecan-crusted catfish is a showstopper on the dinner table. The crispy, nutty coating paired with the tender, flaky fish creates a dish that’s both comforting and refined. It’s a perfect representation of Southern cuisine—rich in flavor and steeped in tradition. Serve it alongside classic Southern sides like collard greens or creamy grits to complete the meal. Whether you’re celebrating MLK Day with family or friends, this dish is sure to impress and remind everyone of the joy that comes from sharing good food.
Southern Pecan Pralines
Pecan pralines are a quintessential Southern candy that’s perfect for MLK Day. Sweet, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these treats are ideal for sharing with friends and family. They make a great dessert or party favor and are surprisingly simple to prepare.
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves
Instructions:
Step One
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step Two
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and butter. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a boil.
Step Three
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 235–240°F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
Step Four
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pecan halves. Continue stirring for 1–2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly and takes on a creamy consistency.
Step Five
Using a spoon, drop dollops of the praline mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to cool. Work quickly, as the mixture will harden as it cools.
Step Six
Allow the pralines to cool completely at room temperature until firm. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Southern pecan pralines are a delightful way to add a sweet touch to your MLK Day celebration. These candies capture the essence of Southern hospitality with their rich, buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. They’re perfect for serving as a dessert or gifting to loved ones as a thoughtful treat. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a batch of pralines that will leave everyone at your gathering craving more. These classic confections are a testament to the simple joys of Southern cooking and the power of food to bring people together.
Honoring Legacy Through Food
As we reflect on Dr. King’s message of equality and unity, food offers a powerful way to connect with those around us. These Southern pecan recipes not only highlight the rich culinary traditions of the South but also provide an opportunity to gather, share stories, and build community.
Whether it’s the warmth of spiced pecans, the satisfying crunch of pecan-crusted catfish, or the sweet decadence of pecan pie, these dishes bring people together in the spirit of celebration and gratitude. This MLK Day, let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy by fostering connection and joy, one pecan recipe at a time.
Monday, January 13, 2025
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Choreographers Day+ Balloon Ascension Day+Word Nerd Day
Today is a wonderful day, it is National Balloon Ascension Day. This day is tender to me, long before I had Barron or met his father I was married to a remarkable man and we were going to do the entire get a job, find a house, fini sh school, move the family in gig. I fell in love with a town in Canada in the province of Quebec. I will forever remeber the music that played while in the local shops and the hunt for this one cd because to me the lyrics held the memories music was a way to express ourselves when we could not.
Comment j'pourrais te l'dire - Marie-Chantal Toupin https://youtu.be/591j2-h0iJE?feature=shared
Today is also International Choreographers Day. Sometimes we think of timeless routines like Kevin Bacon's Footloose intro https://youtu.be/MzsVV2by3Vw?feature=shared
and the final dance scene, shown here: https://youtu.be/e-OG0EyJyV8?feature=shared
Often times we think of some talented individuals who do this as a profession such as this exquisite man: Lay You Down Easy - Magic - Marlon Alves Dance MAs https://youtu.be/71kaL0UpYeU?feature=shared
However today we would like to introduce you to these treasures by the genius James Corden and the good spirited pros Justin Bieber and Jennifer Lopez, enjoy Justin Bieber Toddlerography with James Corden at: https://youtu.be/FUHlDlL_LbY?feature=shared
and Toddlerography w/ Jennifer Lopez and James Corden: https://youtu.be/K5aVRDE_Qno?feature=shared
National Word Nerd Day. Those who are always correcting someone’s pronunciation or using big words that no one understands, this is the day when appreciation for these skills is celebrated and enjoyed to the fullest!
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/national-word-nerd-day/ Fancy words, also known as sesquipedalian or highfalutin words, are those that evoke a sense of sophistication and eloquence.
Verisimilitude: refers to the quality of appearing to be true, real, or lifelike. It suggests authenticity and believability, particularly in artistic or literary works. Verisimilitude enhances the sense of immersion and allows readers or viewers to connect with the story on a deeper level.
Magnanimous: someone who possesses a generous and noble spirit. It denotes the ability to be forgiving, understanding, and gracious, especially towards those who have wronged or offended them. This word conveys a sense of benevolence and high moral character.
Ebullient: someone who is exceptionally enthusiastic, lively, or bubbling with excitement. It conveys a contagious, exuberant energy and is often used to describe individuals who radiate joy and positivity.
https://thegoalchaser.com/fancy-words/
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Argyle Day+ Stephen Hawking'sBirthday+Take the Stairs
Today is National Argyle Day! Are we ever delighted to share a favourite song with you. Kindly listen and sing along to: https://youtu.be/KaQe09P5Qzo?feature=shared
It has been noted that, "these diamond designs in different patterns are also used in various other things like investments, golf suits, etc. The argyle pattern has been derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll. The Scottish Highlanders have been wearing it (known as “tartan hose”) since at least the 17th century as Argyle is used for kilts and plaids and from the patterned socks. " Source: https://happydays365.net/national-argyle-day-january-8/
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It is also National Take the Stairs Day. We
Professor Noggins Facts
After creating our post for National Bird Day I thought it would be great to share with any readers enjoying our homeschool blog how valuable and unique the information is found on each card. Every school day for this semester we will be playing our Professor Noggins games and we will share one interesting fact each time on this posting.
From the Birds of North America game Barron found that the American Kestrel is not a songbird nor a shorebird, but is a bird of prey. I discovered that the white-breasted nuthatch is one of the only birds that can walk down a tree trunk upside down. Learnt on January 7th, 2025.
From the Inspects and Spiders game Barron found that ladybugs have wings and are sometimes called ladybirds. I thought mosquitoes were interesting because they can be dangerous to humans because they spread diseases. Learnt on January 8th, 2025.The Insects and Spiders game had Barron learning about caterpillars and the fact that they spend most of their time eating, however we thought it would have been turning into a butterfly. I learnt that woodlice are also known as a sowbug and a pillbug. Learnt on January 9th, 2025.
We took a break and are now returning on January 20th with our World of Pets game. Barron selected the snakes card learning that when you pick up a snake it is not safe to grab them by the tail, instead a firm grasp on the head to support the body is best. My card on lizards tells us that you should never pick up a lizard by the tail because the tail may fall off, on some species the tail will grow back.
January 21st Barron learnt from our World of Pets about pedigree cats and how siamese cats are known for their usual slanted blue eyes and I learnt about herding dogs and the fact that a bergamasco sherpdog's coat is long and shaggy like a mop.
Today January 22 we played our Wonders of the World game and Barron got the Great Pyramid of Giza and learnt that it was the world's talkest building for over 3,000 years. I got the Stonehenge which is located in England.
Chiefs Season Over Til Divisions
The Chiefs have done well only losing two games during their regular season. We are waiting for the next stage before SuperBowl.
To celebrate we were inspired to do some pumpkin painting recommended from: https://www.bhg.com/halloween/pumpkin-decorating/painted-pumpkin-ideas/ We are lucky dad said to keep our pumpkin to see how long it would last so we never carved it, so far it has only loss some of the firmness it usually has.
The worst loss happened at the Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on January 5th 0-38 and the best win was tied for two matches Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers 30-27 on November 24th and Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 November 4th. It has been a lovely season. An update has been shared and the NFL playoffs for 2025 occur as follows: Wild-card round: Jan. 11-13 Divisional round: Jan. 18-19 Conference championships: Jan. 26 Super Bowl 59: Feb. 9
Monday, January 6, 2025
Old Rock Day+ Bobble Head Day
We found this neat websource: https://digitalhygge.com which reveals which days have special events, they also have free resources available for various needs, we thought this one was interesting to make one more mindful of what you are doing with your days. We are all given the same amount of time each day- 24 hours: https://digitalhygge.com/wheel-of-life/
According to that websource today is National Bobble Head Day these are 3 of our Funko Pop Bobbleheqds given by dad:
We decided to pick a place on earth that we are fond of and learn about an important geologist from there. Barron selected Arnold Henry Guyot who was a Swiss-American geologist and geographer and was born September 28, 1807 in Boudevilliers, Switzerland. He died at the age of 76 on February 8, 1884 in Princeton, N.J., U.S.A. He did a lot of meteorological observations which led to the creation of the U.S. Weather Bureau. It has been shared that, "The guyot, a flat-topped volcanic peak rising from the ocean floor, is named after him. He studied at the College of Neuchâtel and in Germany, taught at Paris from 1835 to 1840, and became professor of history and physical geography at the Neuchâtel Academy in 1839. In 1838, under the influence of the famed naturalist-geologist Louis Agassiz, he took up the study of the structure and motion of glaciers. In 1848 Guyot settled in Cambridge, Mass., and until 1854 lectured on geography and teaching methods for the Massachusetts Board of Education. He wrote a series of geography textbooks that served as models of the kind used in American schools for many years. In 1854 he became professor of geology and physical geography at Princeton University. Guyot developed topographical maps of the Appalachian and Catskill mountains. His published works include The Earth and Man (Eng. trans., 1849); Creation, or the Biblical Cosmogony in the Light of Modern Science (1884); and Tables, Meteorological and Physical (4th ed., 1887). " Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Arnold-Henry-Guyot
To refresh our memory Barron did a free worksheet from: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/FREE-Layers-of-the-Earth-Labeling-Worksheet-3049920 Barron recognized the mantle area, the outer and inner core, and the crust.
A simple, yet important reminder, from Jack Hartmann's video called On This Earth-Earth Day Song for Kids at: https://youtu.be/NbbqFyrbHEA?feature=shared that we are given so much so we need to take care of this Old Rock of ours. His lyrics are:
"On This Earth
On This Earth, trees are growing
On This Earth, trees are growing
Give us fresh air to breathe
Give us fresh air to breathe
On this Earth, springs are flowing
On this Earth, springs are flowin
Give us water to drink
Give us water to drink
On this Earth, the sun is shining
On this Earth, the sun is shining
Gives us warmth and gives us light
Gives us warmth and gives us light
The Earth gives us so many gifts each day
We have to take care of it and appreciate
Trees are growing
Springs are flowing
The sun is shining
So many things
All on this beautiful Earth
On this Earth, birds are flying
On this Earth birds are flying
Singing happily
Singing happily
On this Earth, fish are swimming
On this Earth, fish are swimming
Giving balance to the sea
Giving balance to the sea
On this Earth we are living
On this Earth we are living
With friends and family
With friends and family
The Earth gives us so many gifts each day
We have to take care of it and appreciate
Birds are flying
Fish are swimming
We are living
So many things
All on this beautiful Earth
Reduce, reuse, recycle plastic bags and cups
Use water carefully and when you're done shut it off
Turn lights off when you leave a room, it saves energy
Look around each day where you live and see all nature's beauty
Trees are growing
Springs are flowing
The sun is shining
So many things
Birds are flying
Fish are swimming
We are living
So many things
All on this beautiful Earth
All on this beautiful Earth"
3 Kings Day+ National Cuddle Day
January 6 was also 3 Kings Day and National Cuddle Day. To acknowledge Cuddle Day we thought a hug was a nice way and we found a free online colouring page aling with sharing a real life embrace.
Barron made the first masterpiece and I created the second:
If you like this free opportunity to colour a page online like Barron did, visit here: https://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/hug?colore=online. This is also a good chance to remind you to hug a tree every chance you can!
To celebrate 3 kings day
There is a free word search available at: https://wordmint.com/public_puzzles/215731
WWE Monday Night Raw on NetFlix
Tonight was a first ever event live on Netflix. We were able to watch an extremely good introduction, a greeting from the famous and cherished Dwayne the Rock, and an OTC match between Roman Reins and Solo Sikoa.
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