Pistol Patent Day

Tolkien Reading Day

Waffle Day

National Clam Chowder Day

National Chocolate Covered Nut Day

National Chili Day

National Toast Day

This getting to be like a roller-coaster ride. One day not enough, the next, too many. Up. Down. Up. Down. Only going to do three of these as I don’t think toast day refers to actual toast, but I could be wrong, but we’ll find out. And what self-respecting, gun-toting hunter wouldn’t have a license since the patent on the pistol came to be, I just don’t think the wording, “this patent allows people to walk around with an AK Assault rifle at will” was in the patent. And lastly, Tolkien, who happens to be in my top ten author list. And here we go.

National Toast Day

So once again, I am proven wrong. This actually is about toast and not toasting someone.

This holiday was first celebrated in 2014. It was created by the Tiptree World Bread Awards in the U.K that year but has since spread around the world. Now people all over the world, including the United States, celebrate this holiday dedicated to toasted bread.

Toasting bread is such a simple concept, that it’s almost impossible to put a finger on a particular day on the calendar and say that day was when toast was invented. After all, bread is approximately 8,000 years old, and we’re sure that many people over those thousands of years have toasted their bread over a fire.

So we’re going to have to turn to the written record and use that as the historical starting point for toast. And the first written reference to toast appears in a recipe for stewed onions stewed in stale beer and oil. This recipe was called Oyle Soppys and it was printed in 1430. In this recipe, it was recommended that this soup be served with toasted bread that has been cut up. Okay, that might be more like croutons, but we can count it as toast anyway.

Here is a link for an Oyle Soppys recipe: Ingredients are near the end of the page. The above picture is what it looks like.

http://giveitforth.blogspot.com/2015/12/harleian-ms-279-oyle-soppys-oil-sopps.html

A few quick tidbits on toast.

Approximately 75 million Americans are believed to eat toast every day.

The first electric toaster was invented back in 1905. This toaster was called El Tosto.

The first automatic toaster was invented in 1926. It was called the Toastmaster One-A-One.

The word toast comes from the “Tostare” a Latin word that unsurprisingly means “To Toast.”

Pistol Patent Day

Samuel Colt invented the revolver, a pistol with multiple chambers for bullets. He patented this gun in Europe in 1835, and in the United States in 1836.

In order to get a pistol patent, you must have a new design for a gun. Pull out your pistols from your locked gun safe, and examine them closely. Is there some way they could be improved, or altered? I'm sure you can quickly whip up an original design for a pistol, and lay down the permit application fees and such, right? If not, how can you participate in this day? .... Of that, all I can say is contact your local county registrar’s office,

Maybe you could create a gun that responds like Siri does, on command. “Load. Cock hammer. Fire. No! Not at me, you idiot!“

Tolkien Reading Day

If you have never read him, try starting now for you will be taken to places never before imagined. This is fantasy at its very finest that not even Harry Potter could surpass (my own opinion and I did like the series).

J.R.R. (John Ronald Reuel) Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist (study of languages), and university professor. He was best known as the author of the classic works: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarrillion, Roverandom, and Farmer Giles of Ham.

However, he has published more than 30 books, several posthumously. The author has sold more than 150 million copies of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and that number continues to grow.

Today encourages you to explore the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and learn more about the author, and the fabulous worlds he created. With over 30 published works, he had a lot to say and not just about hobbits, though many are on medieval order.

The Tolkien Society created this observance in 2003 to encourage the readings of J.R.R. Tolkien. They chose this date because it matches the fall of Sauron in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

More strange holidays are coming!

National Tortilla Chip Day

World Bartender Day

Thin day today but both have something in common. Tortilla Chips are a Mexican thing and bartenders sell shots of tequila. I’d say that’s a good enough reason to get drunk on tortilla chips and if you do—call a cab. And no, that doesn’t mean stick your head out of a window and yell, “CAB!”

Here we go.

National Tortilla Chip Day

It’s really no joke that many people take their food obsessions very seriously. One of these passions is the love for tortilla chips. Hence, you have today to partake in. It allows for these fanatics (yourself included if you love Tortilla Chips) to celebrate and indulge in their favorite snack.

These chips are crispy, tasty, and go well with all sorts of dips and sides. Snacks are necessary for satisfying one’s cravings and for having at parties and special gatherings. One may be wondering how this day emerged and ways to celebrate the occasion. Not to worry, I’ll tell you.

Millions love to indulge in eating crispy and delicious tortilla chips, and that’s why this day is dedicated to the food. There are so many ways to eat them and enjoy this snack that the options are endless. They’re known to bring the fiesta to any occasion and remain a well-liked snacking option to have around the house. They have the right amount of crunch and salty flavor to put a smile on anyone’s face.

The most common way to eat them among the public is to dip them in a salsa of choice. Myself, I am the same way or dip them in melted cheese with the salsa.

The chip is made from corn tortillas (which are made from corn, vegetable oil, salt, and water) and is then cut into wedges and fried. A person might be most familiar with the yellow corn tortilla chips that one can find just about anywhere, but know that they can also be made with red, blue, and white corn. One of the primary markets for tortilla chips is in the United States.

The chips were initially produced in masses in Los Angeles in the late 1940s. It may come as a surprise since tortilla chips are commonly thought of to be a Mexican food. Rebecca Webb Carranza was said to have made these chips popular because she decided to use the misshapen tortillas that the automated tortilla manufacturing machine rejected. She was able to turn them into a snack by cutting them into triangles and then frying them.

The first time, according to legend, there was anything remotely like the Tortilla Chip, Mayan peasants used dried ground native corn kernels to feed their hungry kings.

World Bartender Day

Today is a day to celebrate the bartending craft, and to give recognition and appreciation to the men and women behind the counters at bars, pubs, breweries, and wineries that we frequent.

Tending bar is among the world's oldest professions, and a very important one at that.

You trust your local barkeep to fix your drink to your liking, and in a timely manner. In addition to perfectly preparing and serving drinks, a bartender is often a part-time psychologist of sorts. Bartenders are excellent listeners. Many a customer has unloaded their problems or sought advice, while cozied up to the bar with a drink in hand. They have confessed things they wouldn't tell their spouse, closet friend, doctor, and even perhaps their church priest.

There are all types of bartenders. A bartender can be a professional or non-professional. Tending bar is a skill position. The real professionals attend Bartender's school for a formal education. They know by heart, how to mix hundreds of drinks. You yourself may have been a casual type of bartender without even knowing it. If you've ever mixed and served drinks behind a counter at a church or club function, at small parties, or even in your own home, you've been a bartender.

Perhaps the most memorable bartenders were Sam (Ted Danson) and the lovable "Coach" (Nicholas Colasanto) on the television sitcom "Cheers".

The first bartenders can be found in the ancient era, when Greek and Roman revelers relied on expert craftsman to pour their favorite drinks. Throughout the decades and centuries, bartenders continued to master their craft. By the 15th century, bartenders throughout Europe were primarily known as innkeepers, and these professionals typically produced their own spirits and ales.

During the Prohibition Era the profession was also known as “Moonshining.” When an amendment was passed outlawing alcohol, backwoods stills became the new norm for quite some time, but they weren’t bartender’s, but they made sure bartenders had the booze.

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy,

but the bible says, 'Love thy neighbor."—Frank Sinatra

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gZm7ZqahpWveYxipaNz5p?si=iGQaHgMISxKwO3m9zWQD5g

I'm making a playlist for Aoife too! And eventually my other characters. (I think Aoife is my favorite XD)

Feast Of Fabulous Wild Men Day

National Hot Tea Day

National Pharmacist Day

Marzipan Day

Kiss A Ginger Day

Okay, this kissing Ginger thing has me worried. What if I kiss her and find out her name is Mabel, or Flossie, or Nadine? I mean, it sounds to me like you just walk up and kiss “Ginger”?? Because I know I’m not about to stick my face in a pile of ginger (spice) and start kissing. That would be way weird. I may look into this one.

So onward I go.

Feast Of Fabulous Wild Men Day

What can a day called Feast of Fabulous Wild Men be about? As far as I can tell, it is a day for feasting one's eyes on hunky, good-looking men—men who are both fabulous, being classy and refined; and wild, being unrestrained, rugged, and free. There should be no shame in staring today because it's a holiday.

Celebrate the day by feasting your eyes on fabulous and wild looking men. There is no need to have any shame, and you could even tell the men how good you think they look. Besides feasting your eyes on men you see every day and you could also celebrate the day by going to a Chippendales show. If you aren't able to get to one, you could always look at pictures of some of the hottest men of all time. If you are a man and you wish someone was feasting their eyes on you, maybe today is a good day to put down the beer and cheese puffs and start a real exercise routine.

Marzipan Day

For anyone who does not know, Marzipan is a confection made primarily of sugar or honey and ground almonds, sometimes augmented with almond oil or extract. Although it is often made into sweets such as marzipan-filled chocolate and small imitations of fruits and vegetables, it is also commonly rolled into thin sheets and used as a glaze for icing cakes. Some people specialize in creating small, marzipan animal figures. In some countries, they incorporate this tradition into their New Year’s Day celebrations.

Confectioners make marzipan by cleaning raw almonds (by sieving, air elutriation and other electronic or mechanical devices) and then immersing them in water with a temperature just below the boiling point for about five minutes. This process loosens the skin of the almonds, which is removed by passing them through rubber-covered rotating cylinders. They then cook the almonds and coarsely chopped and ground (with up to 35% sugar) into almond flour.

After roasting and cooling the almond flour mixture, the confectioner adds sugar and possibly a binding agent such as corn syrup or sorbitol. It is then ready to be molded into any shape.

And now you know about Marzipan Day.

Kiss A Ginger Day

This is going exactly where I thought it would—to a degree or two.

Fiery red hair, pale skin, and eyes of blue or green. These are the defining characteristics of some of the most amazingly attractive human beings in existence. They were once held as being holy as they were believed to have stolen the very fire of the Gods and imbued their crimson locks with it. Kiss A Ginger Day is the chance to steal a kiss from one of these attractive genetic beauties.

Red hair has also been striking and unique on women for years. Unfortunately, those with ginger hair have often experienced jokes and taunts over the years. People just love to put down anything that is a bit different, don’t they? Red is a powerful and energetic color, with so much character. A Ginger Day gives us all the opportunity to show our love for redheads!

Did you know that only around two percent of the population has naturally red hair? This is a very small percentage, showing just how beautiful and unique this style of hair is. A lot of people associate red hair with Ireland. However, there are archaeological discoveries and ancient accounts that have indicated that red hair existed in Asia and Greece. So, the roots of this hair color (pardon the pun) are more varied than a lot of people realize.

Did you also know that redheads don’t go gray? Are your jealous now? This is because red hair holds its pigment for longer than other color shades. When it does fade, it does not go dull or gray. Instead, it will become an incredible silvery-white color.

Kiss A Ginger Day was established in 2009 by Derek Forgie as part of a Facebook group, intended to offset the far less fun Kick A Ginger Day (which I think I missed) that takes place in November. After the events of this aggressive event, gingers everywhere were tormented and assaulted in schools all over the world.

Redheads are some of the rarest expressions of genetics in the world, true red only being present in 1-2% of the population. The range of colors that can be seen range from Burgundy to bright copper, with a few instances of an unfortunate bright orange in between. While in some parts of the world this color hair is disparaged, and the origin of such phrases as “like a red-headed stepchild”, the rest of the world has an undying love affair with them. Red hair dye is one of the most popular hair care products, and it comes in a wide array of colors, including some never found in nature.

As an interesting fact, while Ireland is heavily associated with red hair, those with red hair actually have an older origin. Red hair is a layover from the days of the Viking invasions, bring brought in from immigration and acts of heinous violence against the Vikings’ victims.

Either way you look at this, I am still not walking up to any girl I don’t know, and kissing her. Besides that “Ginger” could actually be “Fred” in drag.

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ok hi guys i have to make this really short cause i gtg soon

but anyways i decided to take a break from prose, cause my EYAs were coming up, and prose was a distraction for me .-. and thats why i disabled my account as well

im sorry if i freaked anyone out, and sorry for not saying it earlier...

i won't be here for a while

uhhh another thing is i noticed that heatherfeather disappeared and im not sure what happened to her ._. thats a sidetrack

so once again, im thankful for all your care and concern, and im so sorry for causing u any worry._.

yeah thats about it ily all so much

did you hear about the conjoined twins who robbed the bank?

it was a very con fusing case.

what do you call it when it rains pork?

a meatier shower.

i lost my radish last night.

don't worry, though. i bet it will turnip.

what has more legs than a centipede?

two centipedes.

what has more legs than a bird?

a centipede.

these are all jokes written in the notes on my phone that are so horrible i can't help but laugh at myself. the last one makes no sense and i love it

Chop-A-Chop=A-Stick

Other than our hands, the oldest used utensil isn’t a fork or a spoon.

It’s chopsticks.

Apparently Chinese ancestors were the first who invented chopsticks. They did this by discovering that using two twigs is better for reaching into pots full of hot water or oil, rather than using hands or fingers. The earliest version of Chinese chopsticks were used for cooking about 6,000-9,000 years ago.

When you compare this to the fork (which didn’t hit the scene until the 1500’s), which was considered decadent and blasphemous when it was introduced to Venetian society in the 11th century. Chopsticks, the eating utensils of choice in parts of Asia, have no such scandalous past, although their history is just as interesting.

It was the ancient philosopher and vegetarian Confucius’s disdain for another common utensil, the knife, that may have helped cement the chopsticks’ role as China’s preferred food implement (and ensured countless embarrassing Western date moments in future millennia).

According to the California Academy of Sciences, which houses the Rietz Collection of Food Technology, chopsticks were developed about 5,000 years ago in China. The earliest versions were probably twigs used to retrieve food from cooking pots. When resources became scarce, around 400 BC, crafty chefs figured out how to conserve fuel by cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. This new method of cooking made it unnecessary to have knives at the dinner table—a practice that also jibed with the non-violent teachings of Confucius, as expressed in one of his numerous quotable quotations:

“The honorable and upright man keeps well away from both the slaughterhouse

and the kitchen. And he allows no knives on his table.”

By 500 AD, chopsticks had spread to Japan, Vietnam, and Korea. Early Japanese chopsticks were used strictly for religious ceremonies and were made from one piece of bamboo joined at the top, like tweezers. Contrary to the frequent Western misconception, Thais do not commonly use chopsticks.

During the Chinese dynastic times, silver chopsticks were sometimes used because it was believed they would turn black if they came in contact with poisoned food. This practice must have led to some unfortunate misunderstandings—it’s now known that silver has no reaction to arsenic or cyanide but can change color if it comes into contact with garlic, onions, or rotten eggs, all of which release hydrogen sulfide.

Other chopstick lore lingers. According to an article in a Malaysian publication, some Asians believe if you’re given an uneven pair, you will miss a boat or plane. An old Korean superstition holds that “the closer to the tip one holds a pair of chopsticks, the longer one will stay unmarried.” (So if you are looking to get married, drop the chopsticks.)

Aside from having a steep learning curve (if you haven’t mastered it, try a how-to video), chopstick use is also fraught with potential faux pas for clueless Westerners. If this Japanese survey is accurate, there are dozens of ways to offend, from standing chopsticks up in a bowl of rice (which is said to resemble the incense sticks at funerals) to “allowing tears of soup to drip from your chopsticks.”

Once you’ve got your technique nailed down, though, you might want to consider making it a regular habit: some people claim that chopstick use can improve memory—which will come in handy for remembering all those rules of etiquette.

Someone getting married, or graduating from school, a wedding anniversary? You can get chopsticks specially made for any occasion.

More Interesting Facts:

The earliest form of Chinese writing – oracle bones – was found. The inscriptions on animal bones had pictographic characters. The Shang Dynasty’s capital was Yin (Anyang) and its territory stretched between the lower reaches of the Yellow and Yangtze rivers.

The Yellow River originated in the Bayan Har Mountains in Qinghai province of Western China, it flows through nine provinces, and it empties into the Bohai Sea near the city of Dongying in Shandong province.

The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia (4,000 miles) and the third largest in the world.

In Japan … Adam L. Kern has suggested that Kibyoshi, picture books from the late 18th century, may have been the world’s first comic books. These graphical narratives share with modern manga humorous, satirical, and romantic themes. Some works were mass-produced as serials using woodblock printing.

you only miss something once you lose it.

i miss you.

6.9.20