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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 27, 2021 10:17:53 GMT -5
"On February 27, National Retro Day takes us back to a time before smartphones and the internet. Every generation looks back and asks, “Remember when?” This celebration indulges our love for the good ol’ days while remaining in the present. No matter the decade, pick a point in time where people talked more face to face than text to text, had dinner at home around the table and the kids played games that didn’t require internet. What’s your retro? On National Retro Day, swoop the hair into a mile-high beehive or strut those eight-inch bell bottoms. Can you maximize the curls for a stellar Afro? Don’t hesitate to break out the old roller skates and see if you still have those mad skills. Tie the hair up with a polka dot bandana and strike muscle pose like Rosie the Riveter. Maybe you prefer a moonwalk, a leather jacket, and a single glove. With no smartphones, internet, and social media, we spent more time focused on each other when we were together. Each moment recorded in memory for us to look back retrospectively and not for the whole world to see."
My notes: Try to unplug today & focus on Quality of life.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 27, 2022 9:18:02 GMT -5
"We continue with February’s heart-shaped and red theme by observing National Strawberry Day on February 27th. These juicy, sweet berries can brighten up any dish and are delicious all on their own. There are a few different stories behind the origin of the name. The more widely accepted version is that the berries would drop off the leaves and become “strewn” about the plant. Over time “strewn-berries” became “strawberries”. There was a time (and some gardeners still do this today) when strawberry beds were mulched with straw, insulating the plants over the winter, keeping weeds at bay during the growing season, and making them easier to harvest. Another sweet story tells of English children stringing the berries on grass straws and selling the “straw berries” in their neighborhoods.
Berry Picking Tips: Pick fully ripe berries. Strawberries don’t continue to ripen if picked too early like bananas or pears. Don’t overfill your container. Berries are tender and can bruise easily. Don’t wash the fruit until you are ready to eat. Strawberries are susceptible to mold and washing will speed up spoilage. The best time to pick strawberries is on cool, cloudy days, but if they will be eaten right away, any time is perfect! If you pick more than you can eat before they spoil, strawberries freeze very well. Pluck off the green caps and toss into a freezer bag. Use for smoothies, ice cream, or cake toppings.
Not only are they delicious, but they are also fragrant. One of the more aromatic fruits, they belong to the rose family. Strawberries are grown in nearly every corner of the Earth (if the Earth had corners) except for her most frozen southern and northern reaches. Along with all these possible locations, there are over 600 varieties of strawberries as well. An excellent source of Vitamin C, strawberries are also a good source of folic acid, potassium, and fiber. At 55 calories and zero fat in 1 cup, these sweet things hit the spot when snack time is calling!"
My notes: I love strawberries! The best is when it's summer here & they are in season. We go to a local farmer's market to buy some organic ones.
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Post by spg on Feb 27, 2022 11:28:15 GMT -5
It is tasty. How do you use it?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 28, 2022 12:11:10 GMT -5
It is tasty. How do you use it? I believe organic has more of a flavor than conventional. I just eat them plain.
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Post by Bob on Feb 28, 2022 19:25:04 GMT -5
Organic fruits are the best.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 27, 2023 9:39:44 GMT -5
"National Polar Bear Day, also known as International Polar Bear Day, focuses our attention on conservation efforts and learning more about the fabulous polar bear on February 27th. Polar bears can reach a height of 9 ft tall and a weight of 1400 pounds. They use their large, slightly webbed front paws to paddle as they swim. As they are powerful swimmers, some polar bears swim hundreds of miles from land. However, some of the distance may have been covered by floating on sheets of ice."
My notes: I have never seen one in real life; only on TV. Have any of you seen one?
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Post by spice on Feb 27, 2023 9:48:28 GMT -5
Same Zandrajoi, only on tv.
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Post by Steve on Feb 27, 2023 13:17:16 GMT -5
Yep, in a zoo when I was a kid. Beautiful animals but one of the most dangerous.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 27, 2024 9:44:44 GMT -5
"Anosmia Awareness Day on February 27th brings attention to a condition causing a loss of smell. Of all our senses, smell perhaps is taken for granted more than any other. There are many causes of Anosmia. The most common reasons are due to upper respiratory or sinus/nasal infections or diseases. We’ve all experienced a cold or allergy that’s temporarily prevented us from smelling."
My notes: For many viruses especially upper respiratory, it's not uncommon to lose the sense of smell & taste temporarily. When it continues on even after you feel better is when you need to see what more may be going on.
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