http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:51:30 GMT 10 http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/marva297/00GroupPostingStuff/z4a06dd0ac468b.gif http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/feed/? http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-take-an-aspirin-day-8-10-t151.htm goofygramma Throughout history, people used a powder made from the bark of willow trees to treat a fever. We now know the bark contains salicylic acid. Aspirin is a man-made variety of this same thing. It was first made in France in 1853, but it was 40 more years before it was available to the public. In 1893, a young German working for Bayer, made it to try to help his father's arthritis. Bayer quickly put it on the market as a pain killer. Today, it is the most widely used medication in the world. CELEBRATE the DATE Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:51:30 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-take-an-aspirin-day-8-10-t151.htm#5637 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-take-an-aspirin-day-8-10-t151.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-dance-a-polka-day-8-9-t150.htm goofygramma The polka is a folk dance that was originally a lively Bohemian courtship dance. It is three quick steps and a hop to music in 2/4 time - and couples cover a lot of space as they circle the dance floor. Introduced in Paris about 1843, it became a big hit both in ballrooms and on the stage. It then swept across Europe, and both North and South America. It's still popular today - if you have the energy!]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:50:29 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-dance-a-polka-day-8-9-t150.htm#5636 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-dance-a-polka-day-8-9-t150.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-angel-food-cake-day-8-15-t149.htm goofygramma An angel food cake is a simple sponge cake. This means it's made without egg yolks or any other source of fat. To keep it a fat-free dessert, serve unfrosted slices with fresh fruit. The secret to making this cake comes from my great aunt - drop the cake pan on the floor several times before putting it in the over. This will get all the air bubbles out of the batter.
]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:48:06 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-angel-food-cake-day-8-15-t149.htm#5635 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-angel-food-cake-day-8-15-t149.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-healthy-feet-day-8-14-t148.htm goofygramma Your foot contains 26 small bones, over 150 ligaments and a big network of muscles, nerves and blood vessels. The average person walks about 4 miles every day - or about 115,000 miles in a lifetime. If you're wearing high heels, you are putting enough force on your heel to dig a hole 4 miles deep every month. Everybody says when their feet hurt, they hurt all over. No wonder!]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:46:25 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-healthy-feet-day-8-14-t148.htm#5634 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-healthy-feet-day-8-14-t148.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-trail-mix-day-8-13-bonus-recipe-t147.htm goofygramma Who invented Trail Mix? The Boy Scouts? The Girl Scouts? I'd say it was a creative mom with a hungry hiker! No matter where it started, it's a hit today with everyone from campers to travelers. The best part is that you can easily modify the recipe for a sugar free snack! *Bonus Recipe* Trail Mix 1 cup dry cereal (cheerios, chex, or any type) 1 cup M&M's 1 cup peanuts 1 cup raisins Other Options dried fruit yogurt covered nuts sunflower seeds pretzels Put all ... CELEBRATE the DATE Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:44:40 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-trail-mix-day-8-13-bonus-recipe-t147.htm#5633 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-trail-mix-day-8-13-bonus-recipe-t147.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-truck-drivers-day-8-12-t146.htm goofygramma Today is a time to give a nice thought to all of those people who travel the road. Truckers move our mail, our groceries and about everything else - including, sometimes, us! They keep the economy going, but they also spend a lot of time far away from home. Today let's say, "We Love Truckers!" CELEBRATE the DATE Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:42:01 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-truck-drivers-day-8-12-t146.htm#5632 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-truck-drivers-day-8-12-t146.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cherry-popsicle-day-8-11-bonus-recipe-t145.htm goofygramma There's nothing like a popscicle on a hot summer day. Flavored "ices" were being made almost as soon as people had ice. They chipped off small pieces, added syrup and served it in a bowl with a spoon. The next step was adding the sticks, and... the rest is history. *Bonus Recipe* Popsicles Fresh or frozen berries 1 can seltzer water 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup orange juice small paper cups popscicle sticks 1. Put the seltzer water, sugar and ... CELEBRATE the DATE Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:40:25 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cherry-popsicle-day-8-11-bonus-recipe-t145.htm#5631 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cherry-popsicle-day-8-11-bonus-recipe-t145.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cheesecake-day-8-8-bonus-recipes-t143.htm goofygramma I have no idea who invented cheesecake! But, we've got three great recipes to celebrate Cheesecake Day. Two are quick and easy. The other one... well, it's chocolate - this means it's worth the extra effort. Surprise someone with a yummy dessert soon! *Bonus Recipes* Chocolate Cheesecake Crust 45 vanilla wafers (crushed) 6 tablespoons powered sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tablespoons melted butter or margarine Filling 3 8-oz pkgs of cream cheese 1 ... CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:29:13 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cheesecake-day-8-8-bonus-recipes-t143.htm#5572 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cheesecake-day-8-8-bonus-recipes-t143.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sea-serpent-day-8-7-t142.htm goofygramma The legend of the Loch Ness monster dates back to 565 AD, but are there really sea serpents? The area of water on our planet is vast and mostly unexplored, so who knows? Zoologists find new species of animals every year - and there are animals they thought were extinct for millions of years that turn up again. It's possible that the water creatures called sea serpents are just waiting their turn to be found and named. CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:21:54 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sea-serpent-day-8-7-t142.htm#5571 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sea-serpent-day-8-7-t142.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-hypnosis-day-8-6-t141.htm goofygramma Yes, those old scary movies made us all think somebody could put us under a spell. Not true! Hypnosis has undergone a lot of research to put that theory to the test. It turns out that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. It's a natural state of awareness, focused attention and deep relaxation. Scientist call it the "alpha state" - somewhere between being awake and asleep. Gee... sounds likes me every morning before coffee. CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:19:53 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-hypnosis-day-8-6-t141.htm#5570 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-hypnosis-day-8-6-t141.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-mustard-seed-day-8-5-bonus-recipe-t140.htm goofygramma Mustard is a popular seasoning in kitchens around the world. But, what about those cute, little white mustard seeds? Grown in Europe and in the north part of the U.S., they have been used for lots of other interesting reasons. Ground into a powder and dried, they were an old remedy for colds and rheumatism. As a fertilizer, they will give your daffodils stronger color. You can even put dried mustard in your shoes to prevent cold feet! *Bonus Recipe* Easy Honey Mustard 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 ... CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:18:51 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-mustard-seed-day-8-5-bonus-recipe-t140.htm#5569 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-mustard-seed-day-8-5-bonus-recipe-t140.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-twins-festival-day-8-4-t139.htm goofygramma The term "twins" comes from an ancient German word meaning "two together." About 3% of all births are twins - and there are about 125 million twins in the world today. Every August since 1976, twins have traveled to a small town south of Cleveland for a weekend of socializing.

Famous Twins]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:15:48 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-twins-festival-day-8-4-t139.htm#5568 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-twins-festival-day-8-4-t139.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-national-park-day-8-3-t138.htm goofygramma America's National Parks provide activities for every season of the year. A visit can be a fun, exciting trip for the whole family. Hiking and fishing, guided nature walks or educational programs. There's something interesting for everyone of any age! Go explore! http://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:12:49 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-national-park-day-8-3-t138.htm#5567 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-national-park-day-8-3-t138.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-watermelon-day-8-2-t137.htm goofygramma Watermelon is part of the pumpkin, squash and gourd family. They originated in Africa - then spread to Egypt, India and China. When the French colonized America, they found Indians growing them in the Mississippi Valley. How they got the seeds is a mystery! The good news... only 40 calories per cup and lots of vitamin C!]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:10:32 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-watermelon-day-8-2-t137.htm#5566 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-watermelon-day-8-2-t137.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-raspberry-pie-day-8-1-bonus-recipe-t136.htm goofygramma Raspberries were one of the first European plants brought to America. They belong to the rose family and are usually red or purple - although you can also find gold and black. These sweet berries have tiny edible seeds and an intense flavor and aroma. This makes them perfect for flavors and syrups, but their most common use is in preserves and pies. They like to grow in the northern temporate zones - and they like to be eaten everywhere. *Bonus Recipe* Raspberry Crisp Pie 1 qt (4 ... CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:09:11 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-raspberry-pie-day-8-1-bonus-recipe-t136.htm#5565 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-raspberry-pie-day-8-1-bonus-recipe-t136.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cotton-candy-day-7-31-t135.htm goofygramma Cotton candy is nothing but sugar, air and a little food coloring! And there is no way to make it without special equipment. You have to melt the sugar and spin it through small holes to make threads. The air cools the threads so they form a fluffy web that sticks to a paper cone. And why does it melt in your mouth? If you mix cotton candy with water, it dissolves right back into sugar.]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:05:48 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cotton-candy-day-7-31-t135.htm#5564 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cotton-candy-day-7-31-t135.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-deviled-eggs-day-7-30-t134.htm goofygramma What's a picnic without deviled eggs? These little delights are always the first to disappear from any table. And we all know somebody who is famous for their deviled eggs. So, where did they get their name? It's because they are always made with mustard! CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:04:55 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-deviled-eggs-day-7-30-t134.htm#5563 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-deviled-eggs-day-7-30-t134.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-country-music-day-7-29-t133.htm goofygramma Singing stories began in the Middle Ages and moved to America with the early settlers. By 1900, stories sung to fiddles spread through Appalachia and the Old West. In the 1920s, radio put these fiddlers on the air and created a national audience for the music. "Grand Ole Opry" Master of Ceremonies, George D. Hay, called it "down to earth, for the earthy." We call it country music. CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:03:14 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-country-music-day-7-29-t133.htm#5562 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-country-music-day-7-29-t133.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cheese-lover-s-day-7-28-bonus-recipe-t128.htm goofygramma Cheese dates back to prehistoric times. Somebody noticed that milk left in a container finally curdled - and faster in hot weather than cold. This was also probably the first scientific discovery by man. There are hundreds of different kinds of cheese - raw, skimmed or pasteurised - cow, goat, sheep, buffalo, horse or camel. All of them are good! *Bonus Recipe* Triple Cheese Spaghetti 6 oz. uncooked spaghetti 3/4 cup ricotta (or cottage) cheese 1/2 cup (2 oz.) grated Romano cheese 2 ... CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:08:58 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cheese-lover-s-day-7-28-bonus-recipe-t128.htm#5358 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-cheese-lover-s-day-7-28-bonus-recipe-t128.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-bugs-bunny-day-7-27-t127.htm goofygramma Bugs first said, "What's up, Doc?" in a cartoon called 'A Wild Hare', directed by Tex Avery and released by Warner Bros. in 1940. Avery (from Texas) wanted to call him Jack Rabbit, but he was finally named "Bugs" - the nickname of another cartoon director. Food companies begged to have him chew on celery or brocolli, but carrots were always the trademark of the "waskely wabbit". A recent survey ranks him as the most popular animated character in the world ... CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:04:23 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-bugs-bunny-day-7-27-t127.htm#5357 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-bugs-bunny-day-7-27-t127.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sugar-cane-day-7-26-t126.htm goofygramma Sugar cane is a giant grass that grows in warm, moist climates and stores sugar in its stalk. This natural sugar is ground out of the cane as juice, boiled into syrup and spun into crystals. The end result is raw sugar that is a tan color and very coarse. Raw sugar is not used in food. It is shipped to another refinery to be washed and filtered to remove the color and any leftover plant material. It is then crystallized, dried and packaged to land at your nearest grocery store. CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:02:49 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sugar-cane-day-7-26-t126.htm#5356 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sugar-cane-day-7-26-t126.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-pipe-dreams-day-7-25-t125.htm goofygramma During the 1800s, opium was heavily imported to Europe from Asia. This hallucinogenic drug wasn't illegal at that time and was widely used in some literary circles in England. The opium was smoked in a pipe and usually produced strange visions. The creative writers called these visions "pipe dreams". Today the term is used for farfetched ideas that probably aren't going to happen.]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:01:45 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-pipe-dreams-day-7-25-t125.htm#5355 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-pipe-dreams-day-7-25-t125.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-amelia-earhart-day-7-24-t124.htm goofygramma Born July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, Amelia flew her first plane in 1921. Her name became a household word in 1932 when she was the 2nd person to fly solo across the Atlantic. In 1935, she was the first person to fly solo across the Pacific. Her next flight was planned to circle the globe at the equator. On July 2, 1937, she and her navigator disappeared at sea just 2 days short of finishing the trip. "Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace with yourself." --Amelia ... CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:00:52 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-amelia-earhart-day-7-24-t124.htm#5354 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-amelia-earhart-day-7-24-t124.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-maple-syrup-day-7-23-t123.htm goofygramma Making maple syrup is the oldest agricultural enterprise in the U.S. A maple tree needs to be about 45 years old and 12 inches in diameter before it is tapped. A single tap will produce about 10 gallons of sap, and it takes 30-50 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of maple syrup. Wow!]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:00:03 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-maple-syrup-day-7-23-t123.htm#5353 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-maple-syrup-day-7-23-t123.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-lion-s-share-day-7-22-t122.htm goofygramma

This popular expression comes from an an Aesop fable. A lion, a cow, a sheep and a goat form a hunting party. They kill a deer, and the lion divides it into four equal parts. He takes three of the parts (the lion's share) and lets the others divide one. Sounds like a pig to me!]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:58:49 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-lion-s-share-day-7-22-t122.htm#5352 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-lion-s-share-day-7-22-t122.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-make-a-scarecrow-day-7-21-bonus-project-t121.htm goofygramma The most famous scarecrow may be in the "Wizard of Oz", but they can be found all over the world. Their name comes from using a device to scare away crows, but they are really used to keep any bird or animal from disturbing seeds, shoots and fruit. They can also be used at your house to welcome guests or just to decorate your yard. *How To Make a Scarecrow* MATERIALS A regular kitchen broom A cross piece for arms (yard stick, pvc pipe, wood) Duct tape Gloves Rubber ... CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:57:03 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-make-a-scarecrow-day-7-21-bonus-project-t121.htm#5351 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-make-a-scarecrow-day-7-21-bonus-project-t121.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-tapioca-pudding-day-7-20-bonus-recipe-t120.htm goofygramma Tapioca is the starch from a cassava root. It can be used as a food, in bread or as a thickening agent in puddings, soups or juicy pies. Cassava plants are native to the West Indies and South America. As the plant was introduced to other parts of the world, tapioca became a big hit with cooks everywhere. *Bonus Recipe* Chocolate Tapioca Pudding 2 cups milk 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ... CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:51:23 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-tapioca-pudding-day-7-20-bonus-recipe-t120.htm#5349 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-tapioca-pudding-day-7-20-bonus-recipe-t120.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-flitch-day-7-19-t119.htm goofygramma An old custom brought to America by the early settlers became the holiday we now call Flitch Day. Once a year, a slab of bacon was given to any married couple who could prove they had lived in harmony and fidelity for the past twelve months.

Very few "took home the bacon".]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:48:19 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-flitch-day-7-19-t119.htm#5348 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-flitch-day-7-19-t119.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sidewalk-frying-day-7-18-t118.htm goofygramma Have you heard that old saying, "It's hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk!"? Well, it can definitely be done. If the temperature at your house gets up to 95 degrees F (that's 35 degrees C), the heat reflected off the cement will cook like your kitchen stove. At temperatures a bit lower, you just need to be creative. Use a mirror or a piece of aluminum foil to heat it up a notch. And one final hint: don't eat the final product.]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:46:12 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sidewalk-frying-day-7-18-t118.htm#5346 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sidewalk-frying-day-7-18-t118.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-farmer-s-almanac-day-7-17-t117.htm goofygramma The first issue of The Farmer's Almanac was published in 1792 during George Washington's second term as president. It sold 3,000 copies and cost about nine cents. Since then, it has come out once a year with useful information: tide tables for people near the ocean, sunrise tables and planting charts for farmers, recipes for cooks, and weather forecasts for everybody. The Original Farmer's Almanac CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:43:48 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-farmer-s-almanac-day-7-17-t117.htm#5345 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-farmer-s-almanac-day-7-17-t117.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-fresh-spinach-day-7-16-bonus-recipe-t116.htm goofygramma Spinach is an annual plant that is part of the goosefoot family. It was native to southwestern Asia, but moved into Europe by the 12th century. It didn't became cultivated worldwide until the 1920s when it was discovered to be so nutritious. It's fate was sealed in the 1930s when Popeye sang, "I'm strong to the finish cause I eat my spinach". It has been a popular vegetable ever since. *Bonus Recipe* Fresh Spinach Salad 1 pound fresh spinach 1 head red lettuce 1/2 ... CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:39:48 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-fresh-spinach-day-7-16-bonus-recipe-t116.htm#5344 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-fresh-spinach-day-7-16-bonus-recipe-t116.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-winnie-the-pooh-day-7-15-t115.htm goofygramma A.A. Milne went to school in London where one of his teachers was H.G. Wells. They shared a love of books and became close friends in later years when they were both authors. Milne was a newspaper writer early in his career, but published several books before he married. His son, Christopher, was born in 1920. "Winnie the Pooh" was written for this son and inspired by the toys in his nursery. CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:36:11 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-winnie-the-pooh-day-7-15-t115.htm#5343 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-winnie-the-pooh-day-7-15-t115.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-try-caviar-day-7-11-09-t111.htm goofygramma Anyway you look at it, the word "caviar" still means fish eggs. They are washed, and then processed with salt to preserve them until eaten. This is a gourmet treat that's delicious, nutritious and... expensive. Best served on toast points, they should be garnished with finely chopped onion, hard boiled eggs and dill or capers. Caviar is also good for preventing hangovers, but it's much cheaper to just drink some cod liver oil. CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:26:59 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-try-caviar-day-7-11-09-t111.htm#5082 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-try-caviar-day-7-11-09-t111.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-pick-blueberries-day-7-14-09-bonus-recipes-t114.htm goofygramma Why are people eating so many blueberries? Because they rank the highest of all fruit and vegetables in anti-oxidants that fight aging. (Their powerhouse performance comes from the same substanace that makes them so blue.) They're also high in fiber, fat free and taste great. *Bonus Recipes* Grandma's Blueberry Pie 1 8-inch pie shell Pastry stick for top crust 1/4 cup sugar 1 15-oz can of blueberries in syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1/4 ... CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:37:26 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-pick-blueberries-day-7-14-09-bonus-recipes-t114.htm#5088 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-pick-blueberries-day-7-14-09-bonus-recipes-t114.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-bison-lover-s-day-7-13-09-t113.htm goofygramma The bison (buffalo) is the largest land mammal in North America. Before settlers moved across the continent, their herd size was about 30 million animals that provided meat, clothes, shoes, houses, and tools for Native Americans. Unregulated killing reduced their number to about 1,500 by the late 1800s. Legal protection and refuge preserves have helped restore the population to over 350,000 animals today. CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:33:35 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-bison-lover-s-day-7-13-09-t113.htm#5087 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-bison-lover-s-day-7-13-09-t113.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-tom-sawyer-day-7-12-09-t112.htm goofygramma "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was Mark Twain's first novel. The book was a failure when it was published in 1876, but it was a stepping stone to bigger things. He went on to write the great "Huckleberry Finn" and other stories of childhood or the Mississippi Valley. By the time he died, this failure had become an American classic and is the most popular of all his books today. Original Book Illustrations CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:32:02 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-tom-sawyer-day-7-12-09-t112.htm#5086 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-tom-sawyer-day-7-12-09-t112.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-smile-power-day-7-10-09-t110.htm goofygramma Just in case you've ever doubted the power of smiling... It takes twice as many muscles to frown as it does to smile. Smiling is the most recognized form of beauty, friendship, acceptance. and goodwill. A smile can lower the blood pressure of everyone who sees it. And smiling can even lengthen your life. That's a lot of payback for something that's so easy to do - and free! CELEBRATE the DATE Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:25:54 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-smile-power-day-7-10-09-t110.htm#5080 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-smile-power-day-7-10-09-t110.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sugar-cookie-day-7-9-09-bonus-recipe-t109.htm goofygramma Sugar cookies are the most versatile dessert you'll ever bake. They can be cut into any shape. They can be frosted or left plain. They can be decorated to fit any holiday or just made for fun. The only problem is keeping them in the cookie jar because they disappear so fast! *Bonus Recipe* Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon extract ... CELEBRATE the DATE Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:09:53 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sugar-cookie-day-7-9-09-bonus-recipe-t109.htm#4970 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sugar-cookie-day-7-9-09-bonus-recipe-t109.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-ziegfeld-follies-day-7-8-09-t108.htm goofygramma Florenz Ziegfeld was one of America greatest theatrical producers. From 1907 until his death in 1932, his Ziegfeld Follies were a highlight of New York entertainment. Famous for elaborate staging, he hired big stars like Fannie Brice, Eddie Cantor, Will Rogers and W.C. Fields. But, his trademark was the beautiful chorus line. Just as girls later dreamed of being a Rockette, girls of his day dreamed of being a Ziegfeld girl!]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:04:59 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-ziegfeld-follies-day-7-8-09-t108.htm#4969 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-ziegfeld-follies-day-7-8-09-t108.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-ice-cream-cone-day-7-7-09-t107.htm goofygramma For centuries, ice cream was served in saucers. It wasn't until 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair that ice cream was sold in a cone. When an ice cream vendor ran out of paper dishes, he ran to the next booth where a man was selling waffles. He rolled a waffle, filled it with ice cream, and the rest is history. Within a decade, 1/3 of the ice cream eaten in the U.S. was eaten from a waffle cone. CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:09:30 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-ice-cream-cone-day-7-7-09-t107.htm#4857 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-ice-cream-cone-day-7-7-09-t107.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-alice-in-wonderland-day-7-5-09-bonus-story-chapter-by-chapter-t105.htm goofygramma Rev. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was a mathematician who lectured at Oxford in England. Wanting to remain anonymous when he published his fun tales, he made up a fake name. It's that name that is now famous - Lewis Carroll. He wrote four version of "Alice in Wonderland" (originally called "Alice's Adventures Underground"). The story was first published in July, 1865, and has been a favorite of all ages ever since. *Bonus Story...chapter by chapter* Down the Rabbit ... CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:40:39 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-alice-in-wonderland-day-7-5-09-bonus-story-chapter-by-chapter-t105.htm#4833 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-alice-in-wonderland-day-7-5-09-bonus-story-chapter-by-chapter-t105.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-fill-an-aquarium-day-7-6-09-t106.htm goofygramma What's a great way to relax and lower your blood pressure? Install a home aquarium! You can go large or small, fresh water fish or tropical. You will end up with a wonderful place to rest your eyes when you need a quick break. Biggest mistake made by fish owners... overfeeding the fish. Biggest seller for tanks... those cute, little goldfish! CELEBRATE the DATE Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:07:28 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-fill-an-aquarium-day-7-6-09-t106.htm#4856 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-fill-an-aquarium-day-7-6-09-t106.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-buffalo-bill-day-7-4-09-t104.htm goofygramma Buffalo Bill was born William Frederick Cody in Iowa in 1846. He was a Pony Express rider, Indian scout, horse thief and buffalo hunter. July 4, 1883, he presented his first Wild West show in North Platte, Nebraska. An outdoor exhibition of western scenes, Cody drove a stagecoach full speed, guns blazing into the arena. With attractions like Pony Express relay races and Custer's Last Stand, the popular show toured the US and Europe for years. CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:12:48 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-buffalo-bill-day-7-4-09-t104.htm#4832 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-buffalo-bill-day-7-4-09-t104.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-eat-beans-day-7-3-09-bonus-recipe-t103.htm goofygramma Beans are just as important as fruits and vegetables in your plan for good nutrition. They are full of "anti-aging" agents (antioxidants), plus lots of other vitamins and minerals. And, if that isn't enough to convince you... there are a ton of ways to prepare them and they taste really great! *Bonus Recipe* Kansas Calico Beans 1 16-oz can pork 'n beans 1 16-oz can kidney beans 1 16-oz can lima beans (or butter beans) 6 slices of bacon 1/2 lb ground beef 1 ... CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:11:38 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-eat-beans-day-7-3-09-bonus-recipe-t103.htm#4831 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-eat-beans-day-7-3-09-bonus-recipe-t103.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-violin-lovers-day-7-2-09-t102.htm goofygramma The violin can be traced back to the 9th century in Europe, with its origin probably in Asia. It took at least 450 years to devolop, but is a great example of the artistry learned over the centuries by people making stringed instruments. Today, violins are made of wood with steel strings and have a range of at least 3 octaves. They have to withstand the strong downward force of the strings on the bridge - which is about 17lbs (7.7kgs) of pressure.]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:07:00 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-violin-lovers-day-7-2-09-t102.htm#4830 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-violin-lovers-day-7-2-09-t102.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-popeye-s-birthday-7-1-09-t101.htm goofygramma Popeye first appeared in 1929, as part of the "Thimble Theatre" comic strip. He jumped to the movie screen in 1933 as an extra in a Betty Boop cartoon titled "Popeye the Sailor". He sang "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man", had his first fight with Bluto over Olive Oyl and said his first words - "Well, blow me down". The spinach growers credit Popeye with increasing spinach consumption by 33% and saving the spinach industry in the 1930s! CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:03:53 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-popeye-s-birthday-7-1-09-t101.htm#4829 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-popeye-s-birthday-7-1-09-t101.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-meteor-watch-day-6-30-09-bonus-picture-t100.htm goofygramma A "shooting star" is a small meteor falling into the Earth's atmosphere. On a clear night, you might see one or two every hours. Very bright meteors are called fireballs, but these are much less common. Large meteors are rare. The impact from one of these was probably responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.

Meteor Crater]]> CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:01:42 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-meteor-watch-day-6-30-09-bonus-picture-t100.htm#4828 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-meteor-watch-day-6-30-09-bonus-picture-t100.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-paul-bunyon-day-6-28-09-plus-a-bonus-tale-to-read-t99.htm goofygramma The legend of Paul Bunyan started with stories told by men in lumber camps. He was supposed to be a giant lumberjack who performed incredible feats - such as scooping out the Great Lakes to get water for his blue ox, Babe. The stories probably date back to the 1800's. They appeared in newspapers in the early 1900's and turned Paul into part of American folklore. http://paulbunyantrail.com/talltale.html CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:48:07 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-paul-bunyon-day-6-28-09-plus-a-bonus-tale-to-read-t99.htm#4699 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-paul-bunyon-day-6-28-09-plus-a-bonus-tale-to-read-t99.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sun-glasses-day-6-27-09-t98.htm goofygramma Smoke tinted glasses were invented before 1430 in China. But, they weren't for sun protection. Judges wore them in court so nobody could see their eyes and guess their opinion before a verdict was declared. Sunglasses as we know them today are a 20th century phenomenon. In the 1930s, the military commissioned glasses that would protect pilots from sun glare. But, they didn't become a real fad until the 1960s when an ad campaign said... "Who's Behind those Foster Grants?". CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:44:19 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sun-glasses-day-6-27-09-t98.htm#4698 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-sun-glasses-day-6-27-09-t98.htm http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-harp-music-day-6-26-09-t97.htm goofygramma The harp is one of the oldest stringed instrument. They can be seen in Egyptian tomb paintings and are part of many legends and folklore. During the middle ages, they were about 28" high - small enough to be carried around by troubadours as they traveled the countryside. By the 17th century, they were much larger instuments with a stronger sound and more strings. Harps are regaining popularity today as people rediscover the unique sound of Celtic music. CELEBRATE the DATE Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:43:16 GMT http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-harp-music-day-6-26-09-t97.htm#4697 http://sister2sister.1forum.biz/celebrate-the-date-f6/it-s-harp-music-day-6-26-09-t97.htm