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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 28, 2021 9:46:20 GMT -5
"National Floral Design Day on February 28th recognizes the art and history of floral design. For thousands of years, floral design has been an important cultural art form. This is the day we celebrate that art form. It may be in a bouquet, painting, in textiles, a garden or a floral arrangement. Floral design is a multi-billion dollar industry that brightens our lives on a daily basis. From majestic, historic gardens to a bridal bouquet on that special day, floral designers have an eye for color, style, and perspective. Floral design can complete a space, complementing existing structures and bringing brightness and color to them. As with many arts, floral design has traditional roots hearkening back to Egyptian temple offerings to gods. The design changed from era to era, each having distinct customs and traditions."
My notes: Some of these designs can be quite pretty!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 28, 2022 9:51:11 GMT -5
"February 28th, National Tooth Fairy Day, encourages us to take a look back on the history of one of dental care’s little helpers. It’s one way our children develop good dental hygiene. Like some of the fantastic creations who oversee children, the tooth fairy is a relative newcomer to the world of childhood fantasies.
1920s In the mid-1920s, fairies were used for all sorts of health education, from bath fairies to fresh air fairies as a way to get kids to remember to eat their vegetables, wash behind their ears and get a good night’s rest. Like toothpaste today advertises fruity flavors and sparkles to get kids excited to brush their teeth, in 1925, it was probably quite a bit more difficult considering the pastes were mostly peroxide and baking soda. One advertisement was for a Fairy Wand Tooth Whitener. This product promised to brush away cigarette and coffee stains. The ad was aimed at both children and adults, we hope! Then in 1927, Esther Watkins Arnold printed an eight-page playlet for children called The Tooth Fairy. The same year Sir Arthur Conan Doyle “proved” his claim that fairies and gnomes are real and “verified” with pictures of two little girls surrounded by fairies. The world was ripe with imagination and primed to have a tooth fairy to come collect the lost teeth of little boys and girls and leave a coin or two behind. Arnold’s play began to be performed in schools the following year, and the tooth fairy has been slipping into homes ever since. She (or he) started leaving nickels and dimes under the pillows of sleeping children. Over the years, there have been variations on the theme.
1942 In 1942, in an article written by columnist Bob Balfe in the Palm Beach Post, his children received War Stamps to put in their books when they lost a tooth. It was a popular alternative during a time when giving to the war effort was a motivating factor.
Today Today, the tooth fairy jingles less often. The average payout for a lost tooth ranges from $3 to $4 and can go even higher if Dad is on duty or if the tooth is lost late at night with no time for a parent to run to an ATM."
My notes: Who used to or even still does believe in the Tooth Fairy? Did your parents give you any money? I think ours did. I can't remember lol
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Post by lainee on Feb 28, 2022 19:58:53 GMT -5
Yep, I remember totally believing in the Tooth Fairy. And, I was lucky to get a quarter:-) Of course, eventually the time came when I was the tooth fairy & then the price went up lol. One or two dollars worth of change, but it was put into a lil baggie or pouch so wouldn't be lost all over the floor.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 28, 2023 8:02:57 GMT -5
"National Chocolate Soufflé Day celebrates a delightfully delicious dessert on February 28th each year. The word soufflé is the past participle of the French verb souffler, which means “to blow up” or more loosely “puff up” which describes a soufflé perfectly. A soufflé is a lightly baked cake made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites that are combined with other ingredients to make the dish either a savory main dish or a sweet dessert."
My notes: I don't recall having souffle before. Do you like it? Have you made it?
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Post by kyng on Mar 2, 2023 6:18:17 GMT -5
Dammit, now I'm hungry... I didn't have chocolate soufflé on Tuesday, but I wish I did!
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Post by Steve on Mar 2, 2023 10:06:28 GMT -5
Soufflés never appealed to me. I might try a chocolate one though.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 28, 2024 9:06:43 GMT -5
"If you're tired on February 28th, it might be because National Public Sleeping Day encourages a mid-day nap right where you are. It is a day for anyone and everyone to take a nap on a blanket at the beach, at the park, in the movie theater, on a bus, train, or subway or any other public place that may work for you. However, it may not be a good idea to take that nap at your desk during work!" My notes: I can't sleep in public. I need to feel safe & secure & even then, it can take me a bit to fall asleep. Members may like these threads that are similar: Fall asleep anywhereAsleep unusual places
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Post by Steve on Feb 28, 2024 13:28:03 GMT -5
I hate naps. They're a huge waste of my time imo.
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Post by Bob on Feb 29, 2024 19:37:08 GMT -5
I can sleep in public. I fall asleep easily.
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Post by demonskeith on Mar 1, 2024 1:28:09 GMT -5
Oh this sounds like a wonderful day! Love to take a nap! Just as long as I'm not required to be paying attention to anything that is.
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