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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 15, 2020 9:34:53 GMT -5
"Each year, December 15th also recognizes National Cupcake Day. The cupcake was originally known as the 1-2-3-4 cake because the recipe called for 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of flour, 4 eggs, and also 1 cup of milk, and 1 spoonful of baking soda. Even the word cupcake sounds like a miniature celebration. They’ve been known by other phrases that make us put our hands together in glee, too! For example:
Fairy Cakes Patty Cakes Cup Cakes (different from Cupcakes (one-word)"
My notes: Since we don't do wheat much, I haven't had a cupcake in a long time. Again, try to have it be from organic, fair trade ingredients. It's better to appreciate where your food literally comes from than get a cheap, sugar-laden food.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 15, 2021 9:18:36 GMT -5
"Bill of Rights Day (by Presidential Proclamation)
“Now, Therefore, I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate December 15, 1941, as Bill of Rights Day. And I call upon the officials of the Government, and upon the people of the United States, to observe the day by displaying the flag of the United States on public buildings and by meeting together for such prayers and such ceremonies as may seem to them appropriate.”
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Passed by Congress on September 25, 1789, these rights place limits on government power. Did you know?
The bill was introduced by James Madison. He later became the 4th President of the United States. Congress passed 12 of Madison’s proposed amendments. The states only ratified 10 of them. One of the two rejected by the states concerned the number of constituents for each Representative. The other limited when and how members of Congress are compensated. Neither was ratified at the time. The latter of the two rejected amendments was ratified 203 years later. The 27th Amendment restricted compensation for members of Congress. The Bill of Rights is displayed in The Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. There were 14 copies made; one for each of the 13 states to sign and one for the federal archives. Only 12 copies survive today."
My notes: These gave us Equal not More Rights. Remember that when one side tries to push THEIR agenda & make everybody conform. That is Not Equality.
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Post by lainee on Dec 15, 2021 16:06:33 GMT -5
What a wonderful Country we live in! With all our flaws, we are still so fortunate to be American citizens. The majority of us are Patriots who know that already and appreciate it.
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Post by Bob on Dec 21, 2021 19:44:47 GMT -5
Every day is a Bill of Rights Day.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 15, 2022 10:28:12 GMT -5
"Every year on December 15th, tea-producing countries celebrate International Tea Day. The day seeks to draw the attention of governments and citizens around the world to the impact that tea trade has on workers and growers. The tea-producing countries that celebrate International Tea Day include: Bangladesh Sri Lanka Nepal Vietnam Indonesia Kenya Malawi Malaysia Uganda India Tanzania"
My notes: How many of you like tea? I drink herbal tea, which technically isn't a tea but close enough lol
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Post by lainee on Dec 15, 2022 15:43:52 GMT -5
I like iced tea better than hot tea and I make it with organic Red Rooibos tea bags.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 15, 2023 9:26:27 GMT -5
"National Wear Your Pearls Day on December 15th reminds us that when life throws dirt our way, we all have value in the end. The beautiful result of nature's design, one irritating grain of sand can cause an iridescent pearl to form. Just as pearls come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, so do people and the kinds of trials thrown into our lives. We create our own beauty from the tragedies of our lives but often do not see it. We devalue ourselves and as a result, lose motivation to be a part of life. Like pearls, we develop a process to protect ourselves from further damage, layer by layer becoming stronger and more resourceful. Recognizing the collective value of our strengths is like wearing our pearls."
My notes: Do you like pearls? What about them do you like? Do you wear them for just special occasions? I don't wear jewelry, with the exception of my wedding band. I have never been into pearls, although they are pretty, just not for me.
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