Postcard received yesterday is from New York. The girl is 18 years old, in college, has been to Tennessee before and she said she would like to move here eventually!
11 Days of November
Nov. 1: To improve the flavor of meat gravy, add the water in which potatoes have been boiled. If the water contains salt, do not add salt to the gravy.
Nov. 3: Cliché Day—Call it a day! It’s a good time to remember to let sleeping dogs lie and that it takes two to tango. Though easier said than done, it’s better late than never.
Nov. 8: For this is every cook’s opinion, No savoury dish without an onion; But, lest your kissing should be spoiled, Your onions must be thoroughly boiled. –Jonathan Swift, Irish writer (1667–1745)
Nov. 11: Veterans Day—In 1981, Yale University undergraduate Maya Lin won a national competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, beating out 1,420 other entrants. To help her visualize the concept, Maya had sculpted an early version using mashed potatoes.
Nov. 12: On this day in 1978, Johnny Dell Foley threw a raw egg 323 feet 2 inches to his cousin Keith Thomas, who caught it undamaged, thereby setting a world egg-throwing record.
Nov. 15: Peppery Prescription—When added to food, cayenne pepper can help to relieve sluggish digestion and clear toxins from your system. The hot sensation on your tongue tells your body to release endorphins, which make you feel better.
Nov. 17: Full Beaver Moon—Beavers have lips that close behind their incisors, which allows them to gnaw under water.
Nov. 18: Birth Verse—Who first comes to this world below, With drear November’s fog and snow, Should prize the topaz’s amber hue—Emblem of friends and lovers true. –Tiffany and Company, 1870er (1901–78)
Nov. 20: Perfect Mate—Sleep with a mirror under your pillow for three nights, starting on Wednesday. On Friday, you will dream of your true love.
Nov. 28: Only male turkeys (called toms) gobble, which is their way of saying “Hey, lady turkeys, check me out!” and also serves as a warning to other toms to stay away.
Nov. 30: Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. –Margaret Mead.
Now, aren't you glad to know all the above info? LOL
Good November tid-bits, Linda!!
ReplyDeleteOur lights were off, so we got no trick-or-treaters - but we kept looking out and never saw one goblin or super hero walking in the street. We are on a dead-end street with no sidewalks, so we aren't that attractive as a neighborhood to send little ones, and that's fine with me!
On to Thanksgiving! The year is going much too fast.
I'm glad Halloween is done too - I like Thanksgiving much better! Fun trivia for today!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm glad to know all that information. That's a great list. I can't say I knew any of them before. I often wondered about the beaver and the hint on Nov. 15th is one to remember. LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Halloween is over too but it also means Thanksgiving will be here way too fast for me. I better get my turkey, one that doesn't gobble, and start my Christmas shopping.
Loveeee the tidbits, thanks. Love the last one the best. We had well over 100 trick/treaters!!!! Let's just say, I never sat down for 2 hrs!! (the time was from 6-8) and it was pouring rain!! Unbelievable! lol--anyways--thanks for the smiles. Blessings
ReplyDeleteWe live way out in the country with a security fence. There are no Trick Or Treaters.
ReplyDeleteAny place is better than living in New York. [Sorry Simply Linda ~ giggle] The South has more liberties still intact than the Northeast.
The info was interesting. Who knew there was a world record for throwing a raw egg??!! *lol*
You must be healing up. If so that IS good news! God bless. ~:)