APR 10, 26.. DOGS.. SALVATION ARMY.. SAFETY PINS..
Yesterday! No Holidays of interest to us on NATIONAL TODAY! Today we have several!
What an unusual NATIONAL TODAY Holiday selection we have here on April the 10th!
DOGS.. SALVATION ARMY.. SAFETY PINS..
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Below we have our Dog image.
The above image is not only a Dog, but it is also a “Husky”.
Patti adds: “I had and used and mushed Huskies from 1965 to 1980 when I lived in Girdwood, Alaska, 40 miles South of Anchorage. The dog in the photo above looks like my dog Nanook, who arrived on my doorstep in Anchorage in late 1964. She was my inspiration to “get out of the city of Anchorage” and move to the quiet ski town of Girdwood where there were about 140 residents!”
Cap adds: “When I was working as a volunteer on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race back in March of 1998, I won first place in a 3 mile race with a three dog Husky Team. The teams were provided by the Iditarod Committee for volunteers to have some fun. Patti and I also grew up always having dogs at home.”
April 10th is National Hug Your Dog Day.
Our dogs deserve all the love and affection we can give them, which is why there’s a special day dedicated just to hugging them
Hugging your dog releases a hormone in both your dog and yourself called “oxytocin,” informally referred to as “the cuddle hormone.” Not only does a good tight squeeze strengthen your bond, it shows your pet that you care.
To read more just click onto the below image.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-hug-your-dog-day/
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THE SALVATION ARMY..
Both Patti and I have had experiences with the Salvation Army, Patti especially since the March 27th Good Friday 1964 Alaskan Earthquake. Patti has nothing but the highest praise and good words for the Salvation Army’s immediate assistance during the aftermath of the Earthquake.
When the earthquake happened, Patti lived about 10 blocks from the center of downtown Anchorage. Within an hour after the earthquake, Patti walked downtown with two friends who had an apartment downtown and who were away from their apartment when the earthquake happened. They had two cats they wanted to check on. On the walk, Patti saw Salvation Army workers on the streets downtown passing out hot drinks and sandwiches to the emergency workers. From that moment on Patti has always been a strong supporter of the Salvation Army!!
The Salvation Army is very active in providing resources for those experiencing challenges involving substance abuse.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers have served as beacons of hope to people seeking help for any number of social and life issues, including problems related to substance abuse. Their programs focus on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the people who choose to participate.
“Sally” or “Sally Army” is a common nickname for The Salvation Army, particularly in the UK and Australia.
The Salvation Army Founder’s Day is observed on April 10 at all Salvation Army outposts around the world.
The Salvation Army is an international charitable organization and part of the universal Christian Church which grew out of the Methodist Reform Church. William Booth, was born on April 10, 1829, in Nottingham in the U.K. One-time Methodist preacher, Booth and his wife Catherine, were the Founders of the Salvation Army on 2 July 1865.
The Salvation Army offers various services worldwide, including emergency response and social work. One of its missions is to meet human needs without discrimination.
The Salvation Army has spread from London to many parts of the world and is now working in 132 countries with millions of members.
Once, in a 12 Step Recovery Meeting, a member said.. “I am a low-bottom case.” I said to him.. “No one in the Salvation Army Program is a low-bottom user!”
Below is your link..
https://nationaltoday.com/salvation-army-founders-day/
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Patti, on her own, was first interested in the below NATIONAL TODAY Holiday. Patti opened up the Holiday and enjoyed reading about Safety Pins.
Now we will join Patti reading about Safety Pins. I wonder how many humans (maybe 20%) have not had experience with Safety Pins.
Here we go!
International Safety Pin Day is celebrated on April 10 every year.
Walter Hunt, born in Martinsburg, New York, in 1796, invented and patented the safety pin in 1849. The design of this object has not changed much since its invention. It is a day to celebrate the simple, useful invention of Hunt. Walter Hunt came up with numerous inventions. He invented a repeating rifle, the fountain pen, and a knife sharpener. He also invented the sewing machine, which was his most noteworthy invention besides the safety pin.
In the 1970s, punk rock culture started to use safety pins as earrings, body piercings, and also on clothing.
Safety pins are put inside children’s clothes to fight off evil spirits in Ukraine.
Safety pins are pinned close to a pregnant woman’s belly, as this is thought to protect the child in Mexico.
They are worn by women to fight harassment in India.
They can be used to fix bandages if an injury occurs.
The diaper pin was designed in 1849, and the sharp edge of the pin was maintained secure by tension, making it excellent for tying flats around babies.
You have your link below if you want to read more..
https://nationaltoday.com/international-safety-pin-day/
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Cap and Patti
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Any girl who ever wore a bra or a slip has used safety pins! Or kept one handy.
The best sandwich I ever had was given to me by the Salvation Army the day after the 1964 9.2 Mw earthquake. I was at the Anchorage police department in my role as a radio reporter, and the volunteers had a sandwich table in the lobby. It was salami on raisin bread, of all the unbelievable combinations. My apartment was inaccessible, and I was hungry.
Thank You So Very Much Gullible for your long and very thoughtful comment about the Salvation Army during the aftermath of the 1964 earthquake. Cap and Patti