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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 1, 2021 9:12:41 GMT -5
"Nearly the entire world recognizes New Year’s Day on January 1st. It’s also one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. Celebrations will begin in the Pacific Ocean with Samoa celebrating the New Year before the rest of the world. The latest stroke of midnight will occur in the middle of the Pacific Ocean near Baker Island, which is halfway between Hawaii and Australia."
My notes: Interesting tidbit of where it starts first & then ends.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2021 19:15:21 GMT -5
Happy New Year to all. May 2021 be filled with happiness, peach, prosperity and good health for you and your loved ones.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 1, 2022 9:41:58 GMT -5
"If it’s the first Saturday of the month, it’s National Play Outside Day. So, no matter what month it is, everyone put down their electronic devices and get outside! All year long, we are given numerous opportunities to get outside and play. But sometimes, life, responsibilities, and distractions keep us from spending time in the fresh air as we should. National Play Outside Day is a reminder to stretch our legs and expend some energy in the great outdoors.
Benefits of Outdoor Play Why is playing outside so good for us? Besides getting us off the sofa or away from the desk, it also gives us an opportunity to explore our neighborhoods. While it’s impossible to list all the benefits of outdoor play, we do have a few to share.
Playing outdoors is a freeing activity. It frees us from routines, enclosed spaces, and frames of mind. The outdoors fills us with energy. Whether it’s the fresh air, sunshine, or physical activity, we perk up and become motivated to accomplish things. It clears the cobwebs from our brains. We sometimes get stuck on a topic, project, or issue and are unable to resolve it. A change of scene often brings clarity we didn’t have before. Outdoor play provides terrific physical activity for our bodies. Our hearts pump fresh oxygen to our limbs and brains. We experience new sights and sounds. Children get to experience the world around them. As a social activity, playing outside encourages positive interactions. When you play outside every month, it becomes habit-forming – and this is one good habit to have! It stimulates the imagination. Outdoor play almost has no boundaries. Your yard can be a kingdom or the playground can be a mountain to scale.
We’ve only scratched the surface of the benefits of outdoor play. There are so many more! So, be sure to get outside with the family on the first Saturday of every month – or even more often than that!"
My notes: Any age, no matter what, we can just enjoy the fresh air.
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Post by spg on Jan 1, 2022 11:03:46 GMT -5
The climate matters too. But when it is favourable, fresh air can do magic.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 1, 2023 9:03:54 GMT -5
"Every year on January 1st, Polar Bear Plunge Day encourages people to take a dip in cold, freezing waters. It’s also a day for participants to kick off the New Year by raising money for local charities. The day is also known as Polar Bear Swim Day. Have you ever dived into a swimming pool or lake, only to find the water too cold? It’s not a very pleasant experience. However, thousands of people every year intentionally plunge into icy waters. In some areas, the water is as cold as 34 degrees. Many of these brave souls do it just for fun. Others do it to raise money for charity."
My notes: Have you done a Polar Bear Plunge? While I have taken cool showers, they were never cold or ice cold. While it may help the health, I'd find other ways to be healthy lol
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Post by lainee on Jan 2, 2023 17:47:06 GMT -5
Nope, never have...and I don't want to:-) Agreed, ZandraJoi, I'll find more pleasant ways to be healthy,too
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 1, 2024 9:53:48 GMT -5
"National Bloody Mary Day serves up one of the world's most popular hangover cures on January 1, the Bloody Mary. It would seem the Bloody Mary is the product of several hard day's nights, lackluster cocktails, and seemingly tasteless liquor."
My notes: I never understood the cure for a hangover was to drink more alcohol! Just omit the alcohol in here & drink some good veggie juices, sea salt. Pedialyte can be used for adults. It's great not just for hangovers but when you are sick to help replenish the electrolytes.
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Post by Steve on Jan 2, 2024 14:51:59 GMT -5
Mmmm ... love Bloody Marys! It's the only time I can drink vodka without getting violent.
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