Charley Harper (August 4, 1922–June 10, 2007), Cincinnati-based modernist wildlife artist, had an alternative way of looking at nature. His serigraphs were large expanses of rich color, which gave the viewer a very different perspective on the animal kingdom. A conservationist as well as an artist, Harper revealed the unique aspects of his wildlife subjects through highly stylized geometric reduction. Harper said he was the only wildlife artist who has never been compared to Audubon, yet his wildlife art was just as instructive—the only difference was that Harper laced his lessons with humor. Harper believed that humor made it easier to encourage changes in our attitudes and awareness of environmental concerns.

Joke of the Day

Word of the Day

quaternion

MEANING:

noun: A set of four persons, things, etc.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Latin quattuor (four). Earliest documented use: 1384.

USAGE:

“There were four of us then, not merely two, and in our quaternion the vintage sap flowed freely, flowed and bled and boiled as it may never again.”
John Hawkes; The Blood Oranges; New Directions; 1972.

Idiom of the Day

What does ‘All talk and no trousers’ mean?

Someone who is all talk and no trousers, talks about doing big, important things, but doesn’t take any action.

This Day in History

1859 – Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, published “On the Origin of Species.” It was the paper in which he explained his theory of evolution through the process of natural selection.

1874 – Joseph F. Glidden was granted a patent for a barbed fencing material.

1947 – John Steinbeck’s novel “The Pearl” was published for the first time.

1950 – The musical “Guys and Dolls” opened.

1963 – Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald live on national television.

1966 – Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow” was released.

1991 – Freddie Mercury of Queen died of AIDS complications at the age of 45.

1993 – The U.S. Congress gave its final approval to the Brady handgun control bill.

1995 – In Ireland, the voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment legalizing divorce.

thanks, Lana

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, November 24

Your opinions are strong, and you enjoy sharing them with others. Your imagination is powerful, and you can use this strength creatively in your career, but you may tend to make mountains out of molehills on a personal level. You are an entertaining conversationalist and your mind is active, alert, and interested. Although stubborn at times, you are warm with your loved ones and you are generous with your time. Detaching yourself from situations when you become too emotionally involved can be an important strategy. Famous people born today:

1784 Zachary Taylor, 12th US President (Mar 5, 1849 – July 9, 1850), born in Barboursville, Virginia (d. 1850)

1868 Scott Joplin, American ragtime entertainer and composer (Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer), born in Texarkana, Texas (d. 1917)

1938 Oscar Robertson [The Big O], NBA guard (Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Olympic gold 1960), born in Charlotte, Tennessee

1941 Pete Best, British drummer (Beatles), born in Madras, British India

1978 Katherine Heigl, actress (Grey’s Anatomy), born in Washington, D.C.

thanks, Winnie

READERS INFO

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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

The Golden Gate Bridge, located in San Francisco, California, is one the most famous bridges in the United States. Spanning 8,981 feet long, it is also one of the longest bridges. But what is the official color of this iconic landmark? The official color of the Golden Gate Bridge is International Orange.

Per the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, a VOLCANO is defined as a vent in the crust of the earth from which molten or hot rock and steam issue. The word volcano comes from Roman Mythology. In Roman Mythology the god of fire is known as Vulcan.

Who is Shigetaka Kurita and why do you already know who he is (even if you think you don’t)? Kurita holds the distinction of being the person who created the very first emoji! While working in Japan in 1999, he designed the 175 pixel emoji that would eventually start a world-wide craze.

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1620 –

Archaeologists have pinpointed what they think is the exact spot where the Pilgrims lived in the years after landing in the New World. Every American schoolchild knows the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth in 1620, but exactly where has been elusive. Archaeologists from the University of Massachusetts Boston tell The Boston Globe they have discovered what is believed to be part of the original settlement, based on the discovery of a calf’s bones, musket balls, ceramics and brownish soil where a wooden post once stood. UMass-Boston professor David Landon says the discoveries are compelling evidence that a sliver of the original settlement existed at what is known as Burial Hill. The curator of collections at the Plymouth Plantation says the discovery will “absolutely change what we understand about that settlement.”

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Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Pictures of the Day

This Map of the World Shows Where Our Trees Grow

Where the lungs of Earth can be found

knit
thanks, Phyllis

Torrent

crochet
thanks, Ava

An easy, spicy Chickpea and Chorizo Stew

CROCKPOT RECIPE

VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE

Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.

thanks, Alice

Oatmeal

This recipe makes four servings. 

Ingredients

• 3 cups quick-cooking oats 
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 1/3 cup hemp hearts
• 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Flavor-Enhancing Combos 

• Blueberry maple: 4 tablespoons dried blueberries and 4 teaspoons maple sugar
• Chocolate cherry: 4 tablespoons vegan dark-chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons dried cherries
• Peanut butter chocolate: 4 tablespoons powdered peanut butter and 4 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips
• Mocha: 4 teaspoons instant coffee and 4 tablespoons chocolate chips

Directions

Combine ingredients for the big-batch recipe: the oats, chia seeds, hemp hearts, coconut sugar, and salt. Add your preferred flavorings. Divide into four separate freezer bags. When you’re ready to eat, heat with 1.5 cups of water per serving (or six cups of water for the entire batch).

Copycat Olive Garden Hearty Pasta Fagioli

SWEETS

PUZZLE

Berries Succulent Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

SUDOKU … hard

solution:

You can use ‘ice breaker questions’ to build a rapport, enabling strangers to engage in back and forth conversion. With a little practice and possibly a beer or two, you’ll be breaking more ice than the Titanic. 

What’s Rocking Your World This Month?

QUOTE

Keep your spices in magnetic containers and stick them on the fridge.

This is a great, creative idea. If ready-made containers aren’t available, use lightweight / plastic ones. Tape or glue a magnet on the bottom. Align them on the fridge and it’s an instant decorative piece – plus you’ve minimized kitchen clutter.

The Origins of the Names of All 50 U.S. States

Charles Burton Harper