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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 16, 2020 9:52:12 GMT -5
"National Button Day on November 16th celebrates the function of buttons and the hobby of button collection. Step aside zippers, laces, and snaps. Honor the button. Founded in 1938, the National Button Society recognized button collecting as an organized hobby. Both novice and advanced button collectors celebrate the enjoyment of collecting on this day. Do you remember your grandmother or your mother snipping the buttons off shirts headed for the rag basket? Those buttons often collected in jars or tins. Maybe you even played games or strung them for ornaments and crafts. The buttons were fun to stack into piles, sort by color or size, or scatter and slide across the floor or table making up different games each time. Crafters across the country utilize buttons in creative ways. They are some of the best at finding new uses for old items. There are thousands of button collectors in the United States. Buttons have been made of a variety of materials. Ancient buttons were formed from natural and readily available substances such as stone, shell, bone, clay, or wood. In more modern times, metals, plastics, resins, and acrylics have been used. While buttons were usually functional to fasten two pieces of cloth together, they also served as decoration. While buttons today can be simple disks with two or four holes allowing a needle and thread to pass through, button makers create more elaborate designs. If you can imagine it, there’s probably a button like it. From animals and food to iconic buildings and famous people, button makers make them. They’re colorful and fun. While the fun ones may be less practical, they still function."
My notes: It's amazing how many Days Of there are for the oddest things lol
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Post by ellyfant on Nov 16, 2020 15:59:34 GMT -5
Had to laugh at this because I bought some jeans on line - never easy cos you don;t know if they're going to be the right fit, but they're great, just one problem zip and buttons, so the buttons are coming off. Just too fiddly
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2020 16:50:26 GMT -5
Had no idea that there was a National Button Day, LOL. I've always liked buttons on clothing, especially the decorative ones.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 16, 2021 9:23:19 GMT -5
"National Check Your Wipers Day on November 16th reminds drivers to regularly check their windshield wipers to ensure optimum visibility in the event of inclement weather on the road. In 2020, AAA reported 50.6 million people traveled by automobile for the Thanksgiving holiday, making it one of the year’s busiest travel weekends. As many Americans plan to hit the road, it’s important to remind them to proactively check their wipers. Visibility is an important factor in driving in poor weather conditions. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 24% of all accidents are weather-related. A survey by MICHELIN® Wiper Blades found that 92% of drivers agree that poor wiper blades can affect their driving ability. However, 90% of drivers do not plan the time to check their wipers properly and 55%+ don’t know how to check their wiper blades properly. Other great reminders to check your wipers include: During an oil change. When you fill gas. After a car wash. Before a road trip. At the start of Winter and Spring seasons. Standard recommendations suggest we change our wiper blades every 6 to 12 months. However, the frequency varies depending on the location of residence and how often the vehicle is driven. This requires people to regularly inspect their wipers to ensure that they are not past the lifespan, which leads to compromised visibility." My notes: Some of us neglect these simple things. Let this be a gentle reminder
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Post by Bob on Nov 19, 2021 19:25:41 GMT -5
I check mine every time I use them. If they ain't working good, I change them lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 16, 2022 9:28:39 GMT -5
"On November 16th, National Indiana Day revs up its engines for the state that’s the home of the Indy 500 and Hoosier hospitality, too. Indiana was the 19th state to enter the Union. James Monroe had just defeated Rufus King in the 1816 presidential race to become the 5th President of the United States. The second state to enter the Union from the Northwest Territory, Indiana grew rapidly. As the “Crossroads of American, we can thank the many interstates and railroads transversing the state for getting us across the country. Indiana’s highways and byways do not keep the state from a rural feel in a growing urban world. With an abundance of rivers, streams and farmland, Lake Michigan to the North, words don’t fail Hoosiers. Her authors, poets and songwriters have a continuous source of inspiration."
My notes: Indiana is just below us in Michigan. Have any of you visited? Perhaps went to the Indy 500?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 16, 2023 7:58:44 GMT -5
"On November 16th, food lovers get a dose of their favorite convenience food. Whether they use the drive-thru, dine-in, or get it to go, National Fast Food Day calls for us to grilled, fried, and broiled menu staples. First popularized in the United States in the 1950s, fast food is considered any meal with low preparation time and served to a customer in a packaged form. The meal makes for quick dine-in, take-out or take-away. Most fast-food restaurants offer drive-thru service."
My notes: I don't care for fast food. Some is too greasy & not even real food. For those who are conscious, the meat & dairy is not sustainable from CAFO. It'd be better off buying organic & cooking your own. Or perhaps finding a place that is for eco practices. Supply & demand can change the world.
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Post by Steve on Nov 16, 2023 12:56:50 GMT -5
Good evening ...
My name is Steve and I'm a fast food junkie ...
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Post by lainee on Nov 16, 2023 18:47:45 GMT -5
No fast food anymore...the closest I've come is maybe Subway....but, even that's been quite awhile
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Post by kyng on Nov 16, 2023 18:59:53 GMT -5
Happy Fast Food Day!
While it's often derided, I think fast food has its place: sometimes you just can't be bothered cooking, or you want a cheap and/or quick meal when you're out and about. Still, I try not to have it too often!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 16, 2023 21:09:24 GMT -5
Good evening ...
My name is Steve and I'm a fast food junkie ... Good evening Steve! No fast food anymore...the closest I've come is maybe Subway....but, even that's been quite awhile I haven't had Subway in awhile either. Happy Fast Food Day! While it's often derided, I think fast food has its place: sometimes you just can't be bothered cooking, or you want a cheap and/or quick meal when you're out and about. Still, I try not to have it too often! I can see that for busy people. I just as soon get a pizza. At least that would be healthier with the veggies.
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