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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 11, 2021 10:22:18 GMT -5
"Always observed on February 11th, National Make A Friend Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet someone new and make a new friendship. Friends serve a vital role in everyone’s lives. They are one of life’s most valuable assets.
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light” – Helen Keller
New friends can broaden our horizons by helping us to see new perspectives, challenging us to try something different or connecting us to opportunities. Meeting new people can help sharpen our social skills and keep us from becoming lonely.
“Friends are those rare people who ask how you are and then wait for the answer” – Ed Cunningham
While friends often share common backgrounds or experiences, they certainly don’t have to have everything in common. One of the simplest ways to make new friends is to explore your interests by taking a class or joining a club."
My notes: Think outside that box. Think of where you can go to get & be a friend to another. Don't let ANYTHING stand in your way.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2021 19:02:52 GMT -5
Great idea for a day and thanks for posting. You can never have too many REAL friends, that's for sure.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 11, 2022 9:52:21 GMT -5
"National Peppermint Patty Day recognizes a treat enjoyed by millions around the world. On February 11th each year, sink your teeth into the minty chocolate sweet. The oldest commercially-made mint patty or cake was made by the Quiggin’s family on the Isle of Man (an island located in the middle of the northern Irish Sea). They had been making the cakes since 1840, but in 1880, four of the sons formed the Kendal Mint Cake Company.
In the United States, as early as 1900, peppermint patties were made by regional confectioneries. Companies such as Idaho Candy Company, Trudeau Candie’s, and Pearson’s. Pearson’s purchased Trudeau in 1951, both were Minnesota companies. Possibly the most known, though not the oldest, York Peppermint Patties were made by the York Cone Company of Pennsylvania.
York Peppermint Patties were first made in 1940 and distributed regionally, much like other candy makers of the era. York dominated the market because of its firmness and crispness while the others were soft. A former York employee remembered that the final (sample) test of the patty before it left the factory was called a “snap test.” If the candy did not break clean in the middle, it did not make it onto candy store shelves. In 1975 the company was acquired by Peter Paul Cadbury. Cadbury moved the factory to Reading, Pennsylvania, much to the distress of workers and residents of York. The company then distributed the popular treat across the country."
My notes: I've always loved peppermint patties. I loved the York one. There is an organic version out there so I treat myself every now & then.
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Post by Bob on Feb 21, 2022 19:35:20 GMT -5
I haven't had a peppermint patty in a long time.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 11, 2023 9:05:04 GMT -5
"National Shut-In Visitation Day on February 11th serves as a reminder to bring some cheerful company to people who are unable to leave their homes. Visiting a person who is shut-in makes a positive difference in that person’s life. Someone who is shut-in remains in their home due to physical, mental, or emotional reasons. These conditions can cause a person to feel lonely, isolated, sad, and cut off from the rest of the world. Sometimes they do not have family and friends available to visit and spend time with them. Many lack any kind of companionship."
My notes: Nobody should be alone. Make the time to visit a shut-in today!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 11, 2024 9:19:02 GMT -5
"National Inventors' Day honors inventors of the past, the creators of the present, and encourages the architects of the future. On February 11th, National Inventors' Day celebrates the genius behind design. It also dives into the history behind some of our most unusual inventions. What do Ermal Fraze, Thomas Adams, Melitta Bentz, Patricia Beth, and Stephen Perry all have in common? They are recognized annually on February 11th, along with the Wright brothers, Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, and Elisha Otis."
My notes: Where would we be without all the inventions that have made life easier for us. Do you have an invention idea you'd like to share? Or even have patented? I have had many ideas but not for the whole world, just to make my own life easier.
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