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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 14, 2021 9:08:51 GMT -5
"On March 14th, National Learn About Butterflies Day encourages us to look for a blur of color as butterflies begin migrating across the country. Each year the celebration brings with it an awareness of the varieties of butterflies and their importance to our survival. Spring and summer are just right around the corner, so it is an excellent time to take a few minutes and learn something new about butterflies and appreciate their beauty. Like bees, bats and other pollinators, butterflies make the difference between valuable fruits and vegetables on our tables. While we’re planting native flowers and trees, we’re also providing for our future. Pollinators such as the monarch butterfly and the honey bee have been in decline. All the reasons have not been identified. However, increasing the available habitat does help! Butterflies need our help to survive as they rely on flowers and other natural sources for survival. We can help them by planting more flowers. There are more than 20,000 types of butterflies worldwide. Their wingspans can range from 1/2 inch to 11 inches. Butterflies in their adult stage can live from a week to nearly a year, depending on the species. Many butterflies migrate over long distances. Particularly famous migrations are those of the Monarch butterfly from Mexico to the northern USA and southern Canada, a distance of about 2500 to 3000 miles."
My notes: We have a butterfly book for our state. I encourage others to get a book as well. It's fun identifying the butterflies that come around your area.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2021 14:27:33 GMT -5
Very nice! I love learning about butterflies and appreciate their role in pollination.
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Post by Bob on Mar 16, 2021 18:11:11 GMT -5
They probably don't migrate through here for a little while yet. But it is cool seeing them. They are beautiful and help things pollinate.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 14, 2022 8:59:53 GMT -5
"Everyone has a story and on March 14th, National Write Your Story Day challenges you to tell your story in written form. You may think to yourself, “There’s nothing in my life to tell.” It will surprise you once you put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard and the words start filling the pages. Words have a way of triggering memories. They form a moment in time, and before you know it, there’s a story flowing from your fingertips. Even if you never share your tale, it can be an essence of who you are and where you’ve been. Trips down memory lane or recreating the moment when a spark of inspiration occurred, are more intriguing than you know. Today, they fill blogs, inspire novels and entire television series. More importantly, they are treasures to family and loved ones. The observance encourages us to start telling our personal stories today. There’s a story worth recounting in there somewhere!"
My notes: Have you ever written your own story? I've kept a diary since 1990 & have written quite extensively.
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Post by spg on Mar 14, 2022 11:05:08 GMT -5
Not good at it. How many diaries do you have now?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 17, 2022 21:18:26 GMT -5
Not good at it. How many diaries do you have now? Just one long one lol Tiny books, I have several. After that, it's all in Word.
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Post by spg on Mar 17, 2022 21:35:58 GMT -5
That is amazing!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 14, 2023 9:14:56 GMT -5
"Each year, National Children’s Craft Day on March 14th unleashes a boost of creative energy right in the middle of National Craft Month. The day celebrates crafting with children. By opening children’s eyes to the world of crafts, we spark their imagination, and from there, the possibilities are endless. Crafting can give children a sense of accomplishment as well as help build their self-esteem. As with adults, crafting reduces stress in children, too. Craft stores hold special classes throughout March. These classes offer a variety of opportunities for children to get involved. They also provide an opportunity for children to interact with others, learn something new, and have fun without electronics or television." My notes: What sort of crafts do you like doing with your kids? I didn't realize this is National Craft Month! lammchen Thought you may like this as she has a great forum for Crafts
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Post by Steve on Mar 14, 2023 14:38:20 GMT -5
I haven't read the rest of the forum yet but has anyone mentioned this is also π day?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 17, 2023 11:07:40 GMT -5
I haven't read the rest of the forum yet but has anyone mentioned this is also π day? Interesting! I just hadn't gotten around to posting that one yet lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 14, 2024 8:04:49 GMT -5
"National Potato Chip Day on March 14th celebrates America’s #1 snack food. Millions will enjoy their favorite chip this holiday. It's a good thing there are so many to choose from, too! Saratoga Chips On August 24, 1853, an unhappy restaurant customer kept sending his potatoes back to the kitchen, complaining they were thick and soggy. Chef George Crum decided to slice the potatoes as thin as possible, frying them until crisp and adding extra salt. To the chef’s surprise, the customer loved them. The crispy potatoes soon became a regular item on the restaurant’s menu under the name of “Saratoga Chips.”" My notes: Who likes potato chips? They can be a good snack & depending on the flavors, can be on the healthy side due to the potato content. Member may like these threads: Just one chipPronounce
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