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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 29, 2021 8:41:43 GMT -5
"Each year on April 29th, National Peace Rose Day honors a well-known and fruitful garden rose. The light yellow to large cream-colored flowers of the Peace rose have slightly flushed crimson pink petal edges. It is a hybrid tea rose that is hardy, vigorous, and highly resistant to disease. French horticulturist Francis Meilland developed the Peace rose between 1935 and 1939. When Meilland foresaw the German invasion of France to protect the new rose, he sent cutting to his friends in Italy, Turkey, Germany, and the United States. It is believed these cuttings were sent to the United States on the last plane available before the German invasion. Each country that received a cutting gave the rose a different name. In France, it was called “Madame A. Meilland” in honor of the breeder’s mother. Italy named the rose Gioia, meaning Joy. In Germany, the name of the rose was Gloria Dei, for glory to God. The United States named the rose “Peace,” and the national flower of the United States is the rose. As the Second World War came to a close in Europe, the trade name “Peace” was publicly announced on April 29, 1945, by the Conrad Pyle Co. in the United States. Later in 1945, Peace roses were given to each delegate at the inaugural meeting of the United Nations, in San Francisco, with a note that read: “We hope the Peace rose will influence men’s thoughts for everlasting world peace.”"
My notes: What a beautiful day! Let's remember this for today.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2021 16:03:06 GMT -5
A great idea for a special day. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by twistedpingu on Apr 30, 2021 9:46:01 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing - love this - good vibes all round.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 29, 2022 8:25:51 GMT -5
"National Zipper Day commemorates April 29, 1913, when the patent for the modern zipper was issued. The day celebrates something we often do not think about and may automatically take for granted. The first attempt at creating the zipper came from the inventor of the sewing machine. In 1851, Elias Howe received a patent for the “Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure.” However, Howe never marketed his invention and missed the recognition he may have received. Forty-two years later, Whitcomb Judson began selling the “Clasp Locker.” Similar to Elias Howe’s patent, this device served as a more complicated hook-and-eye shoe fastener. Judson started the Universal Fastener Company, where he manufactured his new device and debuted it at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. There he met with very little success. However, Judson earned credit as its creator because he put his invention before the public for sale."
My notes: It seems like an odd day for a Day Of but just think of what are lives would be like without zippers. Not just on jeans but purses, bags, so many items.
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Post by lainee on Apr 29, 2022 15:53:15 GMT -5
We use them every day. Zippers are amazing...can't imagine life without them! I have 4 just on my purse...lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 29, 2023 6:02:23 GMT -5
"Every year on April 29th, World Wish Day celebrates the anniversary of the founding of Make-A-Wish. It’s a day for Make-A-Wish chapters and affiliates to come together and reflect on how many wishes they have made come true. Have you ever had a strong desire for something to happen? If so, you have had a wish. Most people have wished for something at some point in their life."
My notes: Have you made a wish? Did it come true? Did you participate in the Make-A-Wish? Recipient of one? While I've had "wishes" come true, I never did the Make-A-Wish.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 29, 2024 7:59:00 GMT -5
"National Shrimp Scampi Day on April 29th gives us a tasty way to celebrate. On this day, we honor the delicious dish of shrimp cooked with butter, garlic, lemon juice, and white wine. Scampi is a culinary term for small lobster known as Nephrops (also known as langoustine or Dublin Bay Prawns) and which is completely unrelated to this day."
My notes: "Scampi is a seafood dish that includes various preparations of certain crustaceans, especially langoustine as well as shrimp or prawns."
Who likes shrimp & have you tried shrimp scampi? While I have eaten fish, shrimp wasn't one of my top meals. I only used it to dip into the cocktail sauce lol
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Post by spice on Apr 29, 2024 9:20:45 GMT -5
I like Shrimp and Shrimp Scampi.
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