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20110425
Rep. Allen West Challenges Conservative Mothers
But when you understood what made the Spartan men strong, it was the Spartan women. Because the Spartan women at the age of nine gave up their male sons. And their male sons went into a training that was called the Agoge and they stayed in that training for the next eleven to twelve years. And when they were finally qualified, when they were finally ready to join the ranks for the Spartan army, it was not their father who gave them their cloak and shield. It was their mother who gave them their shield. And when the Spartan mother gave that young Spartan warrior his shield, she gave him this basic commandment: “Spartan, here is your shield. Come back bearing this shield or being borne upon it!”When Queen Gorgo, wife of King Leonidas, was questioned by the Persian emissary and she somewhat spoke out of turn to this Persian emissary, he tried to rebuke her. And she looked at him and said “Persian, beware, for it is Spartan women who raise Spartan men.”
Mother's Day Essay Contest
In 150 words or less, tell the "funny/wonderful/touching things" your mother says or does that make her a standout.
Contest is for those 19 years old or younger. Stories to be e-mailed to the New York Post at mymomrocks@nypost.com or send snail mail to:
My Mom Rocks
Pulse, New York Post
1211 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10036
Please include your name, age and phone number.
The New York Post will run their favorite essays — and maybe even a photo of you and your mom! — on May 7, the day before Mother’s Day. They must hear from you no later than May 3 to meet the deadline.
Contest is for those 19 years old or younger. Stories to be e-mailed to the New York Post at mymomrocks@nypost.com or send snail mail to:
My Mom Rocks
Pulse, New York Post
1211 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10036
Please include your name, age and phone number.
The New York Post will run their favorite essays — and maybe even a photo of you and your mom! — on May 7, the day before Mother’s Day. They must hear from you no later than May 3 to meet the deadline.
20110424
20110405
True or false, some interesting trivia
1. Money isn't made out of paper. It's made out of cotton.
2. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.
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1. Money isn't made out of paper. It's made out of cotton.
2. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.
3. The dot over the letter "I" is called a "tittle".
4. A raisin dropped into a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.
5. Susan Lucci is NOT the daughter of Phyllis Diller.
6. 40% of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.
7. 315 entries in Webster's 1996 Dictionary were misspelled.
8. The 'spot' on 7-UP comes from its inventor, who had red eyes. He was albino.
9. On average,12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents, daily.
10. Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother & sister.
11. Chocolate affects a dog's heart & nervous system: a few ounces will kill a small-sized dog.
12. Orcas (killer whales) kill sharks by torpedoing up into the shark's stomach from underneath, causing the shark to explode.
13. Most lipstick contains fish scales.
14. Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn't wear pants.
15. Ketchup was sold in the 1830's as medicine.
16. Upper & lower case letters are named that because....... In the time when all original print had to be set in individual letters, the 'upper case' letters were stored in the case on top of the case that stored the smaller, 'lower case' letters.
17. Leonardo DaVinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time, hence, multitasking was invented.
18. Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of wood.
19. There are no clocks in Las Vegas gambling casinos.
20. The name Wendy was made up for the book, "Peter Pan"; there was never a recorded Wendy before!
21. There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with: orange, purple, and silver!
22. Leonardo DaVinci invented scissors. Also, it took him 10 years to paint Mona Lisa's lips.
23. A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will make it instantly go mad and sting itself to death.
24. The mask used by Mike Myers in the original "Halloween" was a Captain Kirk's mask painted white.
25. If you have three quarters, four dimes, and four pennies, you have $1.19. You also have the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar (good to know).
26. By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand (and you thought this list was completely useless).
27. The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from an old English law, which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
28. The first product Motorola started to develop was a record player for automobiles. At that time, the most-known player on the market was the Victrola, so they called themselves Motorola.
29. Celery has negative calories! It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with. It's the same with apples!
30. Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying!
31. The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher.
32. Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries.
33. Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space because passing wind in a space suit damages it.
34. George Carlin said it best about Martha Stewart. "Boy, I feel a lot safer now that she's behind bars. OJ Simpson and Kobe Bryant are still walking around. Osama Bin Laden, too, but they take the ONE woman in America willing to cook, clean and work in the yard, and they haul her fanny off to jail."
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Food Holidays of March
Celery
Flour
Frozen Food
Nutrition
Noodles
Peanuts
Sauces
Caffeine Awareness
International Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday The day before the beginning of Lent is known as Shrove Tuesday
Maple Syrup Saturday, 3rd Saturday
March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 1: National Fruit Compote Day
March 2: National Banana Creme Pie Day
March 3: National Cold Cuts Day
March 3: National Mulled Wine Day
March 4: National Pound Cake Day
March 5: National Cheese Doodle Day
March 5: National Absinthe Day
March 6: National Frozen Food Day
March 6: National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
March 7: National Crown Roast of Pork Day
March 7: National Cereal Day
March 8: National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9: National Crabmeat Day
March 10: National Blueberry Popover Day
March 11: Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day
March 12: National Baked Scallops Day
March 13: Coconut Torte Day
March 14: National Potato Chip Day
March 14: Pi Day in Math Circles; Bake A Pie
March 15: National Pears Helene Day with Chocolate Sauce & Brandy
March 15: Ag Day, Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply
March 16: National Artichoke Hearts Day
March 17: Corned Beef And Cabbage Day
March 18: Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 19: Poultry Day
March 19: National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 20: Bock Beer Day
March 20: National Ravioli Day
March 21: California Strawberry Day
March 21: National French Bread Day
March 22: Coq Au Vin Day
March 22: National Water Day
March 23: National Chip and Dip Day
March 23: National Melba Toast Day
March 24: National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
March 25: National Lobster Newburg Day
March 25: National Pecan Day
March 25: National Waffle Day
March 26: Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
March 26: Spinach Day
March 27: National Spanish Paella Day
March 28: Something On A Stick Day
March 28: National Black Forest Cake Day
March 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
March 30: Turkey Neck Soup Day
March 31: Tater Day
March 31: National Clams On The Half Shell Day
March 31: Oranges and Lemons Day
Celebrating the month of March
March: Aquamarine, courage
Flower: Jonquil, Daffodil
Bizarre Holidays, click here.
St. Patrick's Day printables, click here.
Famous people born in March.
Irish ditty about founder James Smith
Irish ditty about founder Matthew Thornton
Video, "The Unicorn"
March
1 (Tuesday)
2
3 The Star Spangled Banner was adopted by Congress as the national anthem in 1931.
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8 Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
9 Ash Wednesday
10
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12 Girl Scouts founded in 1912
13 Daylight Savings Begins at 2:00 a.m. (Sunday)
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15 Ides of March
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17 St. Patrick's Day Founding Father Matthew Thornton came from Ireland, as did James Smith.
18 Johnny Appleseed Day
19 The swallows return to Capistrano. The story of the swallows.
20 Purim begins at sundown
Spring (vernal) equinox
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23
24
25 Feast of the Anunciation
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28
29
30
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Map of Ireland Photos of Ireland Galway Bay
Coloring pages Games
Send a postcard Crafts More Crafts
Lollysmith.com Brookridge News
Complete classics Blarney Stone
Irish Rose Scrapbook Kit
Irish Mystique Behind the Luck
Irish pancakes
Gooseberry Crumble
Three traditional dishes of Ireland
The playful Irish say only two things in this world are not to be jested upon: one is marriage, the other is ?
The Irish weapon of "snagging your man"
Green beer Green pie Irish Midi Music
Celtic tunes Irish cupcakes Chocolate Irish Cream pies
The harp is the symbol of Ireland
Beauty, honesty, loyalty
Flower: Jonquil, Daffodil
Bizarre Holidays, click here.
St. Patrick's Day printables, click here.
Famous people born in March.
Irish ditty about founder James Smith
Irish ditty about founder Matthew Thornton
Video, "The Unicorn"
March
1 (Tuesday)
2
3 The Star Spangled Banner was adopted by Congress as the national anthem in 1931.
4
5
6
7
8 Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
9 Ash Wednesday
10
11
12 Girl Scouts founded in 1912
13 Daylight Savings Begins at 2:00 a.m. (Sunday)
14
15 Ides of March
16
17 St. Patrick's Day Founding Father Matthew Thornton came from Ireland, as did James Smith.
18 Johnny Appleseed Day
19 The swallows return to Capistrano. The story of the swallows.
20 Purim begins at sundown
Spring (vernal) equinox
21
22
23
24
25 Feast of the Anunciation
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27
28
29
30
31
Map of Ireland Photos of Ireland Galway Bay
Coloring pages Games
Send a postcard Crafts More Crafts
Lollysmith.com Brookridge News
Complete classics Blarney Stone
Irish Rose Scrapbook Kit
Irish Mystique Behind the Luck
Irish pancakes
Gooseberry Crumble
Three traditional dishes of Ireland
The playful Irish say only two things in this world are not to be jested upon: one is marriage, the other is ?
The Irish weapon of "snagging your man"
Celtic tunes Irish cupcakes Chocolate Irish Cream pies
The harp is the symbol of Ireland
The symbol of the Claddagh Ring
The hands are there for friendship,
The heart is there for love.
For loyalty throughout the year,
The crown is raised above.
"There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were."
"If you're lucky enough to be Irish, then you're lucky enough."
"May those who love us, love us; and those who don't love us, may God turn their hearts; and if He doesn't turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping."
Irish Toast
"When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing."
-- Chauncey Olcott and George Graff"
Health and life to you,
The woman of your choice for you,
A child every year for you,
And may you die in Ireland."
"Anyone acquainted with Ireland knows that the morning of St. Patrick's Day consists of the night of the seventeenth of March flavored strongly with the morning of the eighteenth."
"Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." -- William Butler Yeats
"In Ireland the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs."
-- Sir John Pentland Mahaffy
"The Irish don't know what they want and are prepared to fight to the death to get it."
--Sidney Littlewood
"Saint Patrick was a gentleman, who through strategy and stealth,
Drove all the snakes from Ireland -- here's a drink to his health!
But not too many drinks, lest we lose ourselves and then
Forget the good Saint Patrick, and see them snakes again!"
"For the great Gaels of Ireland
Are the men that God made mad,
For all their wars are merry,
And all their songs are sad."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"When laws can stop the blades of grass from growin' as they grow,
And when the leaves in summer-time their color dare not show,
Then I will change the color too I wear in my caubeen,But till that day, please God, I'll stick to the Wearin' o' the Green."
The heart is there for love.
For loyalty throughout the year,
The crown is raised above.
"There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were."
"If you're lucky enough to be Irish, then you're lucky enough."
"May those who love us, love us; and those who don't love us, may God turn their hearts; and if He doesn't turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping."
Irish Toast
"When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing."
-- Chauncey Olcott and George Graff"
Health and life to you,
The woman of your choice for you,
A child every year for you,
And may you die in Ireland."
"Anyone acquainted with Ireland knows that the morning of St. Patrick's Day consists of the night of the seventeenth of March flavored strongly with the morning of the eighteenth."
"Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." -- William Butler Yeats
"In Ireland the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs."
-- Sir John Pentland Mahaffy
"St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic." -- Adrienne Cook"
The Irish gave the bagpipes to the Scotts as a joke, but the Scotts haven't seen the joke yet."
-- Oliver Herford
"An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto one blade of grass to keep from falling off the earth."
"O Ireland isn't it grand you look--
Like a bride in her rich adornin?
And with all the pent-up love of my heart
I bid you the top o' the mornin!"
--John Locke
"Ireland is rich in literature that understands a soul's yearnings, and dancing that understands a happy heart."
-- Margaret Jackson
"Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep." -- Dave Barry
"This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever."
-- Sigmund Freud
The Irish gave the bagpipes to the Scotts as a joke, but the Scotts haven't seen the joke yet."
-- Oliver Herford
"An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto one blade of grass to keep from falling off the earth."
"O Ireland isn't it grand you look--
Like a bride in her rich adornin?
And with all the pent-up love of my heart
I bid you the top o' the mornin!"
--John Locke
"Ireland is rich in literature that understands a soul's yearnings, and dancing that understands a happy heart."
-- Margaret Jackson
"Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep." -- Dave Barry
"This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever."
-- Sigmund Freud
"The Irish don't know what they want and are prepared to fight to the death to get it."
--Sidney Littlewood
"Saint Patrick was a gentleman, who through strategy and stealth,
Drove all the snakes from Ireland -- here's a drink to his health!
But not too many drinks, lest we lose ourselves and then
Forget the good Saint Patrick, and see them snakes again!"
"For the great Gaels of Ireland
Are the men that God made mad,
For all their wars are merry,
And all their songs are sad."
-- G. K. Chesterton
"When laws can stop the blades of grass from growin' as they grow,
And when the leaves in summer-time their color dare not show,
Then I will change the color too I wear in my caubeen,But till that day, please God, I'll stick to the Wearin' o' the Green."
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Energy Efficient Products Save You Money
"TopTen USA is a nonprofit organization that identifies and publicizes the most energy-efficient products on the market. We make it easy for consumers to find the most energy- and money-saving models, which in turn encourages manufacturing innovations that will make products in the United States even more energy-efficient."
Historical photographs
20110221
Time to celebrate George Washington's Birthday!
Cherries of the night are riper
Than the cherries pluckt at noon
Gather to your fairy piper
When he pipes his magic tune:
Merry, merry,
Take a cherry;
When I sound the fairy call,
Gather here in silent meeting,
Chin to knee on the orchard wall,
Cooled with dew and cherries eating.
1800 children's fable, "The Cherry Tree," by M.L.Weems, click here.
"And the Pursuit of Happiness," by George, click here. Really cute story with wonderful artwork by Maira Kalman.
Informative, "Cherries are a celebrated fruit," click here.
You want pie with that?, click here. Cherry pie recipe for diabetics, here. Sugar-free cheesecake, video.
Cherry pie How to make a cherry pie, video.
George Washington color pages, click here. Interactive online color page, here.
USA Printables, here. The Teacher's Corner, here. Teacher Planet, here.
Mount Vernon Special Events and Seasonal Activities, click here.
WBCA (Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association) Store, here. DVDs, posters, souvenirs, program books.
White House, here.
Sermon on George Washington's Birthday, 1863, here. It was given in Connecticut by the pastor of the First Congregational Church, George Richards (1816-1869).
G. W. Birthday celebrations and romantic getaways, here.
Traverse City, Michigan, fireworks for GW Birthday, video.
George Washington day shopping specials from K-Mart, here. Wal-mart, here. Fred Meyer, here.
Walgrens 101, from lipstick to crayons, here.
Lord and Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers, Versace, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's
Cherry Foam, a low calorie dessert
Put into a bowl: 4 t low-calorie cherry-flavored gelatin.
Add 3/4 C hot water.
Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Then stir in:
1 1/4 C pale dry ginger ale
1 1/2 T lemon juice
Chill in refrigerator until mixture is slightly thicker than consistency of thick, unbeaten egg white.
When gelatin is of desired consistency, beat until rounded peaks are formed.
Fold 1 egg white with pinch of salt into the thickened gelatin mixture.
Pour mixture into sherbet glasses (5 servings) and chill until firm.
20110218
Alternatives to AARP: American Seniors Association and 60-Plus Association
American Senior Association's Four Pillars...
Where do we stand on key issues? The following represents the 4 pillars of ASA. These are the issues we are dedicated to attack head on!
Benefits in joining ASA, click here. Prescription Discounts, Medicare Solutions, Insurance Products, Travel discounts.
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- Founded in 1992, the 60 Plus Association is a non-partisan seniors advocacy group with a free enterprise, less government, less taxes approach to seniors issues.
"A look at campaign finance records shows that AARP affiliated executives gave to Democrats over Republicans in 2008 to the tune of 10-1, $49,000 in contributions to about $5,000. So much for being non-partisan.”
20110215
Girl Scouts not for your daughter? Take a look at prestigious new "in" group of the 21st century.
World News link
American Heritage Girls (AHG) is a Christian-based organization which receives no money from the government and, therefore, the government has no hold over them in regard to their mission, guidelines, or requirements for joining.
While the Girl Scouts of the USA was founded in 1912 and chartered by Congress in 1950, AHG troops must be chartered by a church or private school that has the same basic religious beliefs as the organization. Girls don’t have to be religious to join, but leaders must sign a statement of faith.
Boy Scouts
In June 2009, the AHG formed a partnership with the Boy Scouts of America. They are the first all-girls organization to ever do so.
For original article with references, click here.
ABOUT American Heritage Girls
Statement of faith:
Level divisions
The American Heritage Girls program is divided into several levels based primarily on age. Girls participate in troop activities,and work toward earning various badges.
"Thoughts from a conservative mom," click here.
American Heritage Girls (AHG) is a Christian-based organization which receives no money from the government and, therefore, the government has no hold over them in regard to their mission, guidelines, or requirements for joining.
While the Girl Scouts of the USA was founded in 1912 and chartered by Congress in 1950, AHG troops must be chartered by a church or private school that has the same basic religious beliefs as the organization. Girls don’t have to be religious to join, but leaders must sign a statement of faith.
Patti Garibay with friends started AHG in 1995 for people "who really want a wholesome program for their daughters." She is herself a former Girl Scout and longtime leader, recruiter, troop director, and council delegate.
Dr. James Dobson gave his stamp of approval to AHG: “I recommend American Heritage Girls enthusiastically to parents who want their daughters involved in a traditional Christian-based program that will reinforce what they are trying to teach at home.”
Dr. James Dobson gave his stamp of approval to AHG: “I recommend American Heritage Girls enthusiastically to parents who want their daughters involved in a traditional Christian-based program that will reinforce what they are trying to teach at home.”
In 2004, the impact of her new group was so significant that USA Today reported that "Girl Scouts lose members to Christian-based group." Young mother Donna Coody had taken her 9-year-old daughter out of Girl Scouts because of their endorsement of two Planned Parenthood sex education seminars. "I felt like the Girl Scouts' morals were definitely lacking, and the girls needed another choice," Coody says.
Boy Scouts
In June 2009, the AHG formed a partnership with the Boy Scouts of America. They are the first all-girls organization to ever do so.
From 2009 Press release:
"The structure of both organizations is very similar thus allowing BSA and AHG to work cooperatively on service projects, membership growth, and programming initiatives across the nation."
"The structure of both organizations is very similar thus allowing BSA and AHG to work cooperatively on service projects, membership growth, and programming initiatives across the nation."
For original article with references, click here.
ABOUT American Heritage Girls
Statement of faith:
We believe that there is One Triune God – Father, Jesus Christ His one and only Son, and the Holy Spirit – Creator of the universe and eternally existent. We believe the Holy Scriptures (Old/New Testament) to be the inspired and authoritative Word of God. We believe each person is created in His image for the purpose of communing with and worshipping God. We believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit who enables us to live a Godly life. We believe that each individual is called to love the Lord their God with all their heart, mind, soul and strength; and to love their neighbors as themselves. We believe that each individual is called to live a life of purity, service, stewardship and integrity.The organization's official oath and creed are:
I promise to love God,
Cherish my family,
Honor my country,
and Serve in my community.
As an American Heritage Girl, I promise to be:
Compassionate — Understanding others in fellowship, empathy, kindness, and caring. Respect others' opinions and emotions.
Helpful — Willingly serve others.
Honest — Always tell the truth and keep my promise.
Loyal — True to God, family, friends, community and country.
Perseverant — Continuing to strive toward a goal despite obstacles.
Pure — Keep my mind and body pure.
Resourceful — Wisely use my time, materials and talents.
Respectful — Honor my country, be obedient to those in authority and courteous to all.
Responsible — Accountable for my own actions. Reliable in all situations.
Reverent — Faithful and honoring to God. Respectful to the beliefs of others.
The American Heritage Girls program is divided into several levels based primarily on age. Girls participate in troop activities,and work toward earning various badges.
- Pathfinder (kindergarten/5 years old)
- Tenderheart (1-3rd grade/6 years old)
- Explorer (4-6th grade/9 years old)
- Pioneer (7-8th grade/12 years old)
- Patriot (9-12th grade/14 years old)
"Thoughts from a conservative mom," click here.
20110212
Happy February!
"Away in a meadow all covered with snow
The little old groundhog looks for his shadow
The clouds in the sky determine our fate
If winter will leave us all early or late."- Don Halley
The little old groundhog looks for his shadow
The clouds in the sky determine our fate
If winter will leave us all early or late."- Don Halley
"Why, what's the matter,
That you have such a February face,
So full of frost, of storm and cloudiness?" - William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing
That you have such a February face,
So full of frost, of storm and cloudiness?" - William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing
"The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size."
- Gertrude S. Wister
"Surely as cometh the Winter, I know
There are Spring violets under the snow."
- R. H. Newell
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"Rich meanings of the prophet-Spring adorn,
Unseen, this colourless sky of folded showers,
And folded winds; no blossom in the bowers;
A poet's face asleep in this grey morn.
Now in the midst of the old world forlorn
A mystic child is set in these still hours.
I keep this time, even before the flowers,
Sacred to all the young and the unborn."
Alice Meynell, In February
Unseen, this colourless sky of folded showers,
And folded winds; no blossom in the bowers;
A poet's face asleep in this grey morn.
Now in the midst of the old world forlorn
A mystic child is set in these still hours.
I keep this time, even before the flowers,
Sacred to all the young and the unborn."
Alice Meynell, In February
Amethyst
February Birth Flower: The Violet symbolizes faithfulness, humility, and chastity
February:
National Heart Month
National Dental Month
February 2 - Wednesday Groundhog Day
February 3 - Thursday Chinese New Year - Year of the Rabbit
February 6 - Sunday Super Bowl Sunday - Arlington, Texas
February 8 - Tuesday Boy Scout Day - 101st Anniversary
February 8 - Tuesday Vasant Panchami - Hindu
February 12 - Saturday Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
February 14 - Monday Prophet's Birthday - Mawlid al-Nabi - Islamic
February 15 - Tuesday Susan B. Anthony Day - Women's Rights Movement
February 15 - Tuesday Nirvana Day - Buddhist
February 21 - Monday Presidents' Day (Observed) - US National Holiday
February 21 - Monday Presidents' Day (Observed) - US National Holiday
February 21 - Tuesday Family Day - Canada
February 22 - Tuesday Washington's Birthday
February 27 - Sunday Academy Awards
"Announced by all the trumpets of the sky,
Arrives the snow, and, driving o'er the fields,
Seems nowhere to alight: the withered air
Hides hills and woods, the river, and the heaven,
And veils the farm-house at the garden's end.
The sled and traveler stopped, the courier's feet
Delayed, all friends shut out, and housemates sit
Around the radiant fireplace, enclosed
In a tumultuous privacy of storm."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Arrives the snow, and, driving o'er the fields,
Seems nowhere to alight: the withered air
Hides hills and woods, the river, and the heaven,
And veils the farm-house at the garden's end.
The sled and traveler stopped, the courier's feet
Delayed, all friends shut out, and housemates sit
Around the radiant fireplace, enclosed
In a tumultuous privacy of storm."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Wan February with weeping cheer,
Whose cold hand guides the youngling year
Down misty roads of mire and rime,
Before thy pale and fitful face
The shrill wind shifts the clouds apace
Through skies the morning scarce may climb.
Thine eyes are thick with heavy tears,
But lit with hopes that light the year's."- Algernon Charles Swinburne, A Year's Carols: February
Whose cold hand guides the youngling year
Down misty roads of mire and rime,
Before thy pale and fitful face
The shrill wind shifts the clouds apace
Through skies the morning scarce may climb.
Thine eyes are thick with heavy tears,
But lit with hopes that light the year's."- Algernon Charles Swinburne, A Year's Carols: February
"In tangled wreath, in clustered gleaming stars,
In floating, curling sprays,
The golden flower comes shining though the woods
These February days;
Forth go all hearts, all hands, from out the town,
To bring her gayly in,
This wild, sweet Princess of far Florida -
The yellow jessamine."- Constance Fenimore Woolson, Yellow Jessamine
In floating, curling sprays,
The golden flower comes shining though the woods
These February days;
Forth go all hearts, all hands, from out the town,
To bring her gayly in,
This wild, sweet Princess of far Florida -
The yellow jessamine."- Constance Fenimore Woolson, Yellow Jessamine
Famous people born in February, click here.
Holiday Examiner, click here.
"Promoting Purity in Mind and Actions," click here.
Holiday Examiner, click here.
"Promoting Purity in Mind and Actions," click here.
"Come when the rains
Have glazed the snow and clothed the trees with ice,
While the slant sun of February pours
Into the bowers a flood of light. Approach!
The incrusted surface shall upbear thy steps
And the broad arching portals of the grove
Welcome thy entering."- William Cullen Bryant, A Winter Piece
Have glazed the snow and clothed the trees with ice,
While the slant sun of February pours
Into the bowers a flood of light. Approach!
The incrusted surface shall upbear thy steps
And the broad arching portals of the grove
Welcome thy entering."- William Cullen Bryant, A Winter Piece
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