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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 29, 2020 8:51:24 GMT -5
"National Cat Day on October 29th is the purrfect day to give extra attention to your feline friends. Cats make excellent companions. They rarely miss you, but when they do, you sure know it. Awareness days such as this one urge pet lovers to adopt from a local shelter. The day also reminds us that neutering and spaying our furry companions helps reduce the abandoned population. Shelters are full of cats and kittens in need of forever homes. These feline fur babies come with as many personalities as they do colors and coats. They curl into our hearts and will just as quickly remind us they decide who they love. Whether they were born in the shelter, surrendered or abandoned, 3.4 million find their way to a shelter. When considering the adoption of a furbaby, take your time. Each shelter animal will touch your heart, so be sure to find a life-long love. Consider your lifestyle. Will you have time for an active kitten or will an adult cat be more to your pace? Make multiple visits before making a choice. Sometimes, the purrfect cat will choose you. Spend one-on-one time with the cat so you have some bonding meowments and her true personality comes through. Do other members of your fur family need to be considered? If so, be sure to introduce them to be sure their personalities mesh. When you bring your new family member home, have a space ready for him to decompress and adjust to his new abode. Don’t be surprised if he hides at first. This is normal cat behavior."
My notes: All days are for the cats tho IMO lol
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2020 14:12:17 GMT -5
Very nice and thanks for sharing. I had no idea that a National Cat Day existed, LOL.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 29, 2021 8:18:36 GMT -5
"Hearts get healthy on National Oatmeal Day! Not only is oatmeal one of America’s favorite breakfast foods, but we also celebrate it annually on October 29th. It’s a perfect day to enjoy one of America’s favorite breakfast foods. A warm bowl of oatmeal starts a day off right. Add spices, fruit, nuts, or nut butters to add flavor. It’s also a versatile ingredient. Add oatmeal to baked goods to create a delicious crumble. We use it to make granola, cookies, and bars. Sometimes, recipes for soups call for oatmeal, adding thicker texture and nutty flavor.
Steel-cut oats are coarsely cut oats. They’re the nuttiest and most flavorful oats available. Oatmeal also comes in different forms. Rolled oats are a whole grain oat that’s rolled into oat flakes. They may take longer to cook, but the nutty flavor adds to the enjoyment. Another kind is instant or quick oats. These oats cook more quickly because they’ve either been pre-cooked or cut thinner. They lose some of the nuttiness found in rolled oats, but they offer similar health benefits.
Oatmeal offers many health benefits. A bowl of oatmeal daily can lower cholesterol. It may reduce the risk of heart disease. It may reduce your risk of cancer. (According to the American Cancer Society, eating a diet high in fiber may help reduce your risk for cancer.) The grain is low in fat. Oatmeal is low in calories. Add oatmeal to your diet as a good source of iron and fiber.
Some favorite oatmeal toppings include brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, peaches, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, nuts, and granola. Oatmeal has a long tradition in the state of Vermont, which originated within the Scottish settlement. Although there were many variations, most oatmeal recipes began with steel-cut oats. They soaked the oats overnight in cold water, salt, and maple syrup. Early the next morning, the cook would add ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and, occasionally, ground ginger. The pot was then placed over heat and cooked for approximately 90 minutes. The oatmeal was served steaming hot with cream, milk, or butter.
Vermont leads the United States in per capita consumption of cooked oatmeal cereal.
The Quaker Man is one of the oldest advertising mascots in America. The Quaker Oats company registered him as the first trademark for a breakfast cereal in 1877."
My notes: I like oatmeal on occasion. What about you?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 29, 2022 8:12:09 GMT -5
"National Hermit Day on October 29th recognizes the hermit in all of us. A hermit is a person who lives, to some degree, in seclusion from society. No matter how social a person is, everyone needs to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Hermits know how to avoid the public. They have mastered the ability to live independently without social interaction. Some of today’s modern conveniences may even make it more probable to become hermit-like.
The word hermit comes from the Latin ĕrēmīta, meaning “of the desert”.
However, this is only one day. Not a lifestyle change. It’s simply a retreat into your own quiet someplace, isolated from the rest of the world."
My notes: We tend to think of "hermit" as someone who doesn't like people, but it's really just people who like their alone time.
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Post by lainee on Oct 29, 2022 18:21:38 GMT -5
ZandraJoi, I agree...even a very social person needs some space, now & then
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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 29, 2023 9:00:10 GMT -5
"World Stroke Day, on October 29th, seeks to emphasize the serious nature and high rates of stroke. The day is also observed to raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of strokes. According to previous statistics, one in six people were expected to have a stroke during their lifetime. Fifteen million people around the world have strokes each year. It's also the leading cause of disability. A stroke may cause paralysis, sensory disturbances, aphasia, and emotional disturbances."
My notes: Strokes can be debilitating. For the victim & the loved ones. Research what you can to see if you are high risk & then see what you can do to minimize those risks.
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