APR 25, 24 .. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS.. GULLIBLE..

By Cap Chastain April 25, 2024 Books, Library / Libraries, Penguins No Comments

National What Day Is It..

There were thirty (30) National Holidays listed for April the 25th. I felt “lucky” to see two that I enjoyed. Again, I am not saying there were no serious and worthwhile Holidays, there most certainly are, but I am not going to even begin to delve into our very human challenges.

I would give you a link to all 30 Holidays, but it would be out of date tomorrow and not applicable.

How could we not like..

At the very bottom of the photo below, it shows United States.

WORLD PENGUIN DAY.. The aim of this holiday is to raise awareness about these flightless birds to preserve their species so that future generations get to see these elegant and remarkable creatures. This day coincides with the annual northern migration of Adélie penguins, a pattern that is inherent and conserved across generations. There are eight species native to Antarctica. Most penguins are monogamous and have unique calls to assist them to find their mates in large groups. Most species lay up to two eggs in a season while the King and Emperor penguins lay only one. Alarmingly though, of the 18 known living species, 10 have been listed as endangered.

This particular celebration of penguins was created at McMurdo Station, an American research center on Ross Island where researchers discovered that Adélie penguins start their migration around this day each year. So began World Penguin Day as a way to commemorate the event and raise awareness about these creatures. This day encourages people to learn more about penguins, the dangers they encounter, their environment, and their contribution to the environment.

Penguins differ considerably in size, from the large emperor penguin, reaching heights of over three feet and seven inches, to the little blue penguin which is about 13 inches tall. Historically, giant species of penguins existed that grew almost six feet high and weighed over 176 pounds. Penguins are highly adaptive to aquatic life, with their wings that have evolved into flippers and their excellent swimming abilities where species like the emperor penguin can reach deep depths of 1,800 feet. Penguins are disguised to protect themselves against predators from above and below. Their glossy feathers hold air in them that helps to both keep them warm and help them stay afloat. These extraordinary creatures are spread all over the Southern Hemisphere, from Antarctica to the Galápagos Islands, penguins are famous for their dedicated chick hatching endeavors, cute waddles, and amazing survival instincts such as huddling to stay warm during icy winters.

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For Patti this is another “winner”..

NATIONAL LIBRARY WORKERS DAY.. Is observed on the Thursday of National Library Week, which is on April 25 this year. The day recognizes the importance and contributions of the library staff who keep our libraries running while we get lost in the wonderful books. Libraries are more than a place for borrowing books, they reflect the needs and expectations of our community. And library workers are the ones fulfilling those needs and expectations by making information, books, and resources more accessible. Libraries work because they work!

The American Library Association initiated the idea of National Library Workers Day and it was first observed in 2004. The purpose of the day was to raise support for better benefits and salaries for library workers when they had been stagnant for years.

Although libraries have been around for centuries, access to books has not always been that easy. The first public library was opened in the United States in 1833. Before that, libraries were owned privately.

Today, public libraries are an important part of the community. They provide books from all over the world on basically every topic imaginable. Librarians are the ones responsible for maintaining this catalog of history. They are the maestros of research who foster creativity and knowledge. But owing to the global economic fluctuations, their salaries have shrunk to such a low level that it has now become difficult for these careers to remain feasible.

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GULLIBLE has published an extremely short, one photo, Post. Long or short, we both enjoy Gullible’s Posts.

http://gullible-gulliblestravels.blogspot.com/2024/04/revealing-truth.html

Have fun.

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Cap and Patti

APR 24, 24 .. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS.. SURVIVOR..

By Cap Chastain April 24, 2024 Food, Survivor Season 46 No Comments

National What is Today..

I am not totally clear on how I found this category, but it has really been a great find for yours truly. I am really enjoying it. Because I am enjoying it, it follows that maybe, just maybe, there is a chance that perhaps, just one of you our followers, is also enjoying it.

There were eighteen (18) National Holidays shown for April the 24th. As is usual, there were some very serious and noteworthy Holidays BUT..

Only one really “tickled  my fancy”. It is up close and very personal for me. It was a special dish my mother used to make back in the 1940’s. I loved them!

If the phrase “pigs in a blanket” conjures up images of darling newborn piglets swaddled in warm fluffy blankets you are definitely not a foodie. National Pigs in a Blanket Day on April 24 is a holiday celebrating one of our favorite comfort foods — pork sausage (or hotdogs) baked in pastry.

And whom shall we thank for all this? Start with Betty Crocker, whose cookbooks decorated every post-war kitchen — exposing young impressionable minds to this culinary delight. In 1957 she published Betty Crocker’s Cooking for Kids, with the first simple recipe for the taste treat, and the rest is history! From a child’s first flour-smudged attempts at cooking, to chic cocktail party fare, and from fancy pastry crust to pre-made biscuits in a tube, pigs in a blanket are the ubiquitous snack for every occasion. Whether it’s a plain hotdog or a fancy sausage wrapped in your favorite dough, gather your friends and share memories of the first time you were introduced to pigs in a blanket.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL PIGS IN A BLANKET DAY..

Cooking Class 101. They’re a creative and fun way to foster a love of cooking in kids. For the first batch, set a good example about the importance of following a recipe. Then show them how to break all the rules and still create a great snack.

Party in a blanket. A warm treat for your guests! They’re easy to make and very tasty. With just two ingredients, all you need to do is add friends (and drinks) and you’ve got a party!

Nostalgia. Foods trigger memories. Pigs in a blanket remind us of being kids, making these tasty treats with our parents, getting giddy as the delicious aroma started to waft from the oven, then waiting impatiently as they cooled down enough to eat!

Take a moment to call, or better yet – write a note – to the one you think of first when you think of eating pigs in a blanket. Make it a candlelit dinner and surprise your guests with this unusual entree.

That is all for today, April the 24th.

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For Sam and for Ginny..

Tonight will be Episode 9 of Survivor Season 46.

Patti and I will be on the edge of our couch! We are getting into the “end game” and loving it.

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Cap and Patti