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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 23, 2021 9:34:08 GMT -5
"National Handwriting Day on January 23rd encourages us to put pen to paper and write out our thoughts. According to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, it is a chance for all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting. While technology speeds up the writing process and makes communication more efficient worldwide, there’s something to be said for writing something out longhand. Whether it’s a journal, notes, or even a letter to someone, the act of writing with pen and paper is a supremely tactile and patient practice. If it does anything, it forces the body and the mind to slow down and resynchronize. Look around. In merely seconds, letters and words form when we text or email. Phones transmit our voices in realtime. Once sent or said, those words cannot be recalled. Meanwhile, writing longhand feels like taking a deep breath. Jumbled thoughts must be sorted before the ink spills onto a white page. They must count and be worthy of the lines that will fill it. It’s an exercise in faith. And it requires practice, too."
My notes: Nothing like the literal written word. I like what this says here. While I do prefer to keep track of things in Word (I have a lot of files!), it is nice to have the physical contact & like it says, you have to slow down. Who likes their handwriting? I really don't. Even tho it does make me slow down vs typing, my mind still tends to go faster than I can write lol
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 20:34:54 GMT -5
Very nice and thanks for sharing.
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Post by Bob on Jan 29, 2021 19:36:11 GMT -5
Now a days there probably is very little actual paper and pen (or pencil) writing going on, unless it's someone from the older generations. Now everyone texts, etc. And for notes and shopping lists, etc., they all put them on their phones. It really is becoming a lost art form so to speak. I have always been proud of my handwriting. Despite the unusual way I hold my pen (or pencil), people have always complimented me on my writing. In grade school I was one of the kids who was singled out as an example of good penmanship.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 23, 2022 9:35:48 GMT -5
"National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations’ favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies, berry pies, cream pies – they are mouthwatering servings of homemade goodness. National Pie Day simply celebrates the pie. Everyone is invited to bake their favorite pie, but more importantly, the day reminds us to enjoy eating pies! The only other question to ask is, will it be al a mode?
Did you know, the first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period or New Stone Age? So, humans have been eating pies for a very long time. And with so many to choose from, we shouldn’t have any problem finding one we like. After all, we celebrate the day twice a year (plus their cousin National Pi Day).
Fun Tidbit – Pie throwing: Cream-filled or topped pies are favorite props for humor. Throwing a pie in a person’s face has been a staple of film comedy since Ben Turpin received one in Mr. Flip in 1909."
My notes: What types do you like? I've always been fond of pumpkin or apple.
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Post by lainee on Jan 23, 2022 16:55:15 GMT -5
Cheesecake! Ok, back to pies...lol Chocolate cream pie, pecan or lemon meringue
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Post by Bob on Jan 24, 2022 19:24:24 GMT -5
Lemon meringue, pecan, key lime.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 23, 2023 9:21:45 GMT -5
"International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day is celebrated annually on January 23. Considered a British classic by various culinary experts, sticky toffee pudding is also widely enjoyed in Australia and New Zealand as sticky date pudding. Although the name indicates pudding, some say that this dessert is a cross between a pudding and a cake. But it doesn’t really matter. Today is about celebrating and enjoying a moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates covered in toffee sauce often served with custard, cream, or ice cream. Sounds really sweet and yummy."
My notes: I have never had this type of pudding. Do you like it? Have you made it?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 23, 2024 9:01:54 GMT -5
"Measure Your Feet Day is celebrated on January 23 every year. If you heard about the holiday and scrunched up your face in confusion about why we need a day for measuring your feet, then Measure Your Feet Day is most certainly for you. The feet are one of the most overlooked parts of the body. Most people don’t give any special attention to their feet. Measure Your Feet Day has a deeper purpose than simply getting people to whip out measuring tapes and compare feet sizes for bragging rights. Very few people know their true shoe size, and this means that most people’s shoes are either too tight or too loose. This leads to pain and discomfort in the feet. So in truth, Measure Your Feet Day is really about foot health."
My notes: I don't recall the last time I've measured my feet! Or even at the shoe place. I buy shoes on my own & if it fits, I buy the shoe, simple lol Doesn't help that sizes can vary depending on brands. Now onto the health aspect, keeping our feet healthy will go a long way. Keep them hydrated & nourished. Prop them up at times to give them a break.
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Post by Steve on Jan 23, 2024 11:39:16 GMT -5
My first thought is 'good lord, they'll have a day for anything' ...
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 23, 2024 20:37:08 GMT -5
My first thought is 'good lord, they'll have a day for anything' ... Head to toe
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