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@Kurtize WOOHOO on the 30's!!0
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Gouldsgranite: Yeah it is a little exhausting.
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Don’t neglect the gold in your own backyard.—Ben Okri
Daily Insight:
Wisdom begins in wonder.—Socrates
I AM:
I am courageous in the face of uncertainty.
Action for Happiness:
Take a small step towards an important goal.
Fitness Quote:
My body may hurt when I Run, but my heart hurts when I don’t.
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NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY
National Compliment Day on January 24th offers a wonderful way to brighten someone's day or to give credit for a job well done! Give an extra compliment annually on January 24th and any time one is deserved.
#NationalComplimentDay
A compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child, or validate someone's hard work. A compliment not only improves the receiver's mood, but it also says something about the giver. It tells them you noticed. Whether we recognize someone's achievement or their classic style, a compliment can go a long way.
To give a great compliment, first be sincere. People have a way of knowing when we are fake. If you don't mean it, it's worse than getting a thoughtless birthday gift.
Complimenting character versus a new haircut are different rewards. The first says you respect the person and the other tells them you paid attention. Sometimes the receiver needs to hear one or the other, or both.
Human beings like to be unique, original. Strive to give a compliment about what makes a person stand out above the rest. Take the time to reflect on what you admire about the person.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY
Make sure to compliment someone. Share the compliments you receive that make your day. Do they improve your day? Make a list of different ways to give a compliment and use #NationalComplimentDay to post on social media.
Educators, visit the National Day Calendar® Classroom for a lesson surrounding National Compliment Day.
NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY HISTORY
Kathy Chamberlin of Hopkinton, NH and Debby Hoffman of Concord, NH created National Compliment Day in 1998.
Compliment FAQ
Q. What's the difference between compliment and complement?
A. Compliment is used as a noun or verb to describe praise or admiration. "I received a compliment for my quilting skills." "The teacher complimented Lori on her spelling."
Complement has multiple meanings. First, it can be a noun or verb used to describe how one or more things improve another. For example, "The sunshine was a perfect complement for the event." Or, "The wine complemented the steak." Another meaning for the word "complement" is to describe a number or quantity, especially a complete group or set of something. "We hosted an entire complement of guests this weekend."
Q. Can you compliment someone too much?
A. Yes. A compliment is like salt and pepper; use it only enough to season the moment but not so much that you make it all about the compliment.
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Happy Friday. It's 42 so glad its warming up.
Wishing you all a great day and a wonderful weekend. Hugs0 -
National Compliment Day has it's roots in New Hampshire, my home state!0
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@Patti241, I like your icon beside your name. Its those small choices that are/will help you through this time. Please take care.
@Kurtize, its warming up here also, by Tues night hehehehe back down we go!! BUT you and i know Joyce, normally this is MY TIME of the year!! WOOHOO!!! I'd listen to the heat coming on (Its silent there's no noise at all) than the window AC. I did buy the one that's "very quiet" (HINT! Buy them when your area is not buying them online, I saved 100!) but I still hate the noise. ENJOY the weekend!!
@Macrat12 WAVING from next door, in Maine!! I've been to NH so many times, I couldn't venture to guess how many. Its a very pretty state!!! I LOVE the mountains when we visit.0 -
Diane: thank you.0
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Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.—Soren Kierkegaard
Daily Insight:
Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.—Epictetus
I AM:
I am carefully curate my life so that I am able to enjoy it fully.
Action for Happiness:
Decide to lift people up rather than put them down.
Fitness Quote:
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL OPPOSITE DAY
Day Opposite National on January 25th celebrates a fun day of switcher-roos. What better way than to not celebrate? We don't really mean that, or do we?
#NationalOppositeDay
Good morning, or is it good night? Hello, or is it goodbye? I am cold, or am I hot?
The aim of the day is to have fun all day long saying exactly the opposite of what you really mean. This day has kids rejoicing everywhere. It is also a great day for adults to play along and break out of the winter blues. Maybe we should have dinner for breakfast and breakfast for dinner!
Most sources say that Opposite Day is always observed on January 25th while other sources say it is celebrated by some on January 7th. It is also believed to be celebrated by a group of people on the 25th of each month of the year.
Sponge Bob Square Pants even got into the act, with an episode containing the whimsical nature of this day.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL OPPOSITE DAY
Spend the day exploring opposites.
Read about the North and South Poles.
Express opposite emotions like sad and happy, excited and disappointed.
Experiment with opposite flavors. Taste sour and sweet, spicy and bland. What's the opposite of bitter?
Play with opposite sounds. Whisper then shout. Cry then laugh.
Do the opposite of what you mean and use #NationalOppositeDay to post on social media.
Educators, visit the National Day Calendar® Classroom for projects and ideas surrounding the National Days.
NATIONAL OPPOSITE DAY HISTORY
While National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this day, we did discover one interesting reference dating back to President Calvin Coolidge in the 1920s. In the 1928 election, Coolidge made a statement to the press announcing, “I do not choose to run." That statement spurred a debate and left everyone wondering if he really meant the opposite.
Opposite FAQ
Q. What is a contranym?
A. A contranym is a word that has multiple meanings that contradict each other or are opposites. For example, the word "left" can mean a person or thing that remains. "There are three people left in the office." It can also mean a person or thing that no longer remains. "Everyone else left the office for the day."
Q. If "left" is the opposite of "right," what is the opposite of "ambidextrous"?
A. "Ambidextrous" means the ability to use both the right and left equally well. Its opposite is "ambilevous" which means the equally poor ability to perform tasks with both hands.
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Dropping by to say, "hi!".
Papashop and I are learning to line dance. We want to be able to dance to our DGS's music when we see him. With 4 left feet, we are slowly getting better. 🎶
@Dianedoessmiles1 - YouTube has great dance moves, we are able to watch and learn. New tricks for old dogs!1 -
@Patti241 during this time are you able between going to up see ur friend in the hospital able to pretty much as your usual? I know our hospital cafe' has really good food. The prices are very reasonable also. They have a number of healthy choices and also some not. Comfort food,
@Gouldsgranite what a terrific idea! Oh how cool! Exercise and fun rolled into once! I love this! Since when I go to my family reunion (not until July 2026) I've asked to be in the "group room" (lolol those of us "gals who either spouses will not attend or are at this time single) I think the big room holds 10-12 of us. Oh I WANT that room! I was offered one on the main floor, but lololol this will be awesome! There are so many fun things to do down there! I currently can't do stairs. Today I tried and was able to do 3. That was enough. I'll slowly build myself up. Hopefully, my body will cooperate. Janey, we both have goals! Woohoo
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@Kurtize, WOOHOO but want to add a STORM WITH SNOW to mine? Hope today was a great day.1
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Insight Timer Quote:
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.—Stephen Hawking
Daily Insight:
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.—Ralph Waldo Emerson
I AM:
I am taking steps beyond where I’ve ever been in order to reach my goals.
Action for Happiness:
Choose one of your strengths and find a way to use it today.
Fitness Quote:
Don’t just talk about it. Act.
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL SPOUSES DAY
National Spouses Day on January 26th each year celebrates the bond between two people and sets aside time for couples to show each other gratitude.
#NationalSpousesDay
Dedicated to recognizing spouses everywhere, the observance reminds us to take time for our mate. From being thankful for the fulfillment and security of a long-term relationship to the boost of morale and well-being provided by spouses, there are many reasons to celebrate. This day is a time to show your spouse that you care and appreciate all of the things that he or she does for you and the home.
Life gets busy, and we can often take for granted how our spouse improves our life. Pay a heartfelt thank you or compliment to the love of your life. Since the day is a non-gift giving day, spend time together and reconnect. Don't forget to say, "I love you."
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SPOUSES DAY
If it has been a while since you have expressed appreciation to the one with whom you are married, now is your chance. Again, this day is not about giving gifts but spending time together, enjoying each other, and appreciating each other. Use #NationalSpousesDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL SPOUSES DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origin of this holiday. However, it has been observed since the mid-1980s.
Spouses FAQ
Q. Are there other spouse-related holidays on the calendar?
A. Yes, several days on the calendar recognize spouses. Check these out:
Gold Star Spouses Day
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Ex-Spouse Day
Wife Appreciation Day
Q. Do I give a gift on Spouses Day?
A. No. The day is about expressing your appreciation for your spouse without giving gifts. Some ways you can do that include:
Compliment your spouse on something. It could be their appearance, cooking, patience, or artistic talent.
Share a memory of your spouse that you think of often.
Spend time together. Play a game, eat dinner together, look at the photo albums, put a puzzle together, take a walk.
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@Kurtize, YOU TOO kiddo!! WHAT A DAY!! WOOHOO Eagles and Chiefs!! GOING TO BE A GRAND SUPERBOWL GAME!! GOOOOO CHIEFS!
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Diane: Yeah I go down to the hospital cafe and eat lunch.0
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Insight Timer Quote:
If light is in your heart, you will find your way home.--Rumi
Daily Insight:
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.—Tony Robbins
I AM:
Today I remember my worth.
Action for Happiness:
Challenge your negative thoughts and look for the upside.
Fitness Quote:
I want my BODY like my COFFEE hot and strong
Fun Fact:
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Holocaust Remembrance Day - Each year on January 27th, the world remembers one of the most horrific events in modern history. This tragic event is known as the Holocaust. The holocaust occurred during WWII when Nazi Germany killed millions of innocent victims. The day is also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day.
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
Nazi Germany is one of the evilest regimes that ever existed. They persecuted and killed millions of people in just under four years. One group in particular that suffered were those of the Jewish faith. It is believed that six million Jews were killed during the Holocaust. The Nazis’ persecution of the Jews became a genocide.
Genocide occurs when those of a particular ethnic group is deliberately killed. However, the Nazis killed more than just Jews. Hundreds of thousands of other groups of people died under the evil regime. These included:
7 million Soviet civilians
3 million Soviet prisoners of war
1.8 million Polish civilians
312,000 Serb civilians
Up to 250,000 people with disabilities
Up to 250,000 Gypsies
Around 1,900 Jehovah Witnesses
Possibly thousands of homosexuals
Most Jews died in concentration camps. The most notorious concentration camp is Auschwitz, where approximately one million Jews died. While some of the Jews in the concentration camps died from disease or starvation, others died in the gas chambers. Other groups of people were forced to live in ghettos where they died of sickness or starvation. Still, others were rounded up, shot, and buried in mass graves.
Many famous books and movies have been produced about the holocaust. One of the most famous books is Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. The book is a real-life account of the two years that Anne Frank and her Dutch family hid from the Nazis. The family was discovered and deported to a concentration camp. Anne was 15 years old when she died in the camp from typhus. Other books include The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne, and Born Survivors by Wendy Holden. Movies include Schindler’s List, The Reader, Denial, and The Devil’s Arithmetic.
There are many other works, such as theater productions, music, and poetry. Many of the works were created by victims and survivors of the holocaust. Other works commemorate the many heroes who helped save thousands of Jews and other victims from certain death.
HOW TO OBSERVE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
Many events are held throughout the world to commemorate this solemn day. The United Nations hosts a Holocaust memorial ceremony. The ceremony includes testimonies by Holocaust survivors, special music, and memorial prayers. There are also photographic exhibits, panel discussions, film screenings, and book signings. Sadly, there are some that try to deny the holocaust ever happened. This is one more reason to take part in this day. If the holocaust is forgotten or denied, it will be easier for history to repeat itself. Share this day on social media with #HolocaustRemembranceDay or #NeverForget.
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY HISTORY
On January 24, 2005, the United Nations General Assembly marked the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. Later that year on November 1, the UN General Assembly designated January 27th as the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. It is also referred to as Holocaust Remembrance Day. It was on January 27th in 1945 that Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
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@Patti241, any changes in his health? So sorry hon.0
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@Patti241 Sending hugs and good wishes for your friend
@Dianedoessmiles1 how are you feeling. And yes, go Chiefs.
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Diane: nope. They are going to do a bronchial test on him either weds or Thursday. Then they will be sending to a long care hospital since his insurance does not cover a long stay in a short term hospital.0
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Insight Timer Quote:
There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.—Jane Austen
Daily Insight:
The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.—Epictetus
I AM:
I start each day with boundless optimism.
Action for Happiness:
Ask other people about things they’re enjoyed recently.
Fitness Quote:
The biggest challenge is to stay focused. It’s to have discipline when there are so many other competing things.—Justin Gonzales
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All information comes from National Day Calendar website and an email I get daily.
DATA PRIVACY DAY
Data Privacy Day on January 28th reminds us each year to review how our data is used. It's an excellent opportunity to take stock and evaluate our personal cybersecurity.
#DataPrivacyDay
Our personal data is collected and used through a variety of media and for numerous reasons. Part of the problem is most of the time, the people who have access to our data, don't need it. Additionally, it gets redistributed legally and illegally. Thanks to the internet, massive amounts of personal data can be easily distributed. While the information may be out there due to our own carelessness or privacy violations, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
On any new device, set your privacy settings immediately. This includes new applications, social media, and programs.
Never use unsecured WiFi - especially for banking or shopping.
Check your bank and credit card statements regularly. When you spot anything questionable, contact the organization to stop payment on the purchase and cancel your card. In the same vein, check your credit report at least annually.
Keep your software up to date. Out-of-date software is vulnerable to hackers.
Never give personal information over the phone, email, or text.
Stop taking online quizzes that ask random questions about your childhood, children, tattoos, marriages, pets, and favorite foods. Each time you take one of these, people trying to access your data gather a little bit more information about you that allows them to steal your data or identity.
Use strong password phrases. The longer the password, the harder it is to break.
Do not save your passwords on your device.
Change passwords when your accounts may have been compromised or when you visit the dentist.
Use virus protection and a firewall.
HOW TO OBSERVE DATA PRIVACY DAY
Take steps to secure your digital devices.
Commit to learning how to protect yourself.
Maintain tech-savvy practices that protect you.
Share your tips, tricks, and experiences with others.
Attend an informational seminar to learn more about protecting yourself.
For more tips, visit staysafeonline.org for tips on keeping your data safe. Use #DataPrivacyDay to post on social media.
DATA PRIVACY DAY HISTORY
The Council in Europe first initiated Data Privacy Day in 2007. Their mission grew to a global platform. In 2009, the United States House of Representatives recognized National Data Privacy Day. The United States Senate later recognized Data Privacy Day in 2010 and 2011. Since then, various groups and organizations continue supporting the observance annually.
Data Privacy Day
Q. Who needs to protect their data privacy?
A. Everyone. Even if you don't use smartphones and computers, the companies and organizations you frequent do. And while they follow their own practices to protect client information, it's important to also protect yourself.
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@patti241 - so sorry to hear your friend is still no better. Sending you some love and good energy.
My day started strong and then I fizzled out. Both papashop and I are dragging around today. Going to call it a day and hope for tomorrow.
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May the Lunar New Year bring you, peace, joy and prosperity.—Insight Timer Team
Daily Insight:
Nothing gives rest but the sincere search for truth.—Blaise Pascal
I AM:
I give myself the loyalty I give others.
Action for Happiness:
Say hello to a neighbor and get to know them better.
Fitness Quote:
You are going to want to give up. Don’t.
Fun Fact:
All of the fun facts come from national day calendar website and email I get daily.
NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY
Each year on January 29th, National Puzzle Day recognizes how exercising our brains with puzzles is just one of its many benefits.
#NationalPuzzleDay
Whether it's a crossword, jigsaw, trivia, word searches, brain teasers or Sudoku, puzzles put our minds to work. Studies have found that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain. And spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills.
Word searches and crossword puzzles have the obvious benefit of increasing vocabulary and language skills. Sudoku, a puzzle sequencing a set of numbers on a grid, exercises the brain as well. By testing memory and logical thinking, this puzzle stimulates the brain and can improve number skills.
Puzzles also offer social benefits. When we work on these brain teasers with someone, we improve our social interactions. Whether we join a group or play with our children, those interactions keep us socially active and teach our children social skills, too. Even working them quietly together provides an opportunity to focus the mind in a meditative way that isn't forced.
The bottom line is, puzzles stimulate the brain, keeping it active, and practicing its skills.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY
Invite a friend to put a puzzle together with you.
Try a new puzzle game or revisit an old one.
Create a puzzle game.
Visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for numerous puzzles and projects.
Use #NationalPuzzleDay to post on social media.
Focus your mind on these 7 Puzzling Mysteries from History.
NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY HISTORY
In 2002, Jodi Jill created National Puzzle Day as a way to share her enjoyment of puzzles. As a syndicated newspaper puzzle maker and professional quiz maker, Jodi Jill developed classroom lesson plans especially for the observance and the popularity has grown year after year.
Puzzle FAQ
Q. Can anyone participate in National Puzzle Day?
A. Yes. There are so many different kinds of puzzles that anyone can celebrate this day.
Q. When was the crossword puzzle first created?
A. Journalist Arthur Wynne from Liverpool receives credit as the inventor of the word game we know today. He created what is considered the first known published crossword puzzle. The puzzle appeared in the December 21, 1913, edition of the New York World newspaper.
Q. When was the first sudoku puzzle created?
A. An 18th-century mathematician from Switzerland developed a game called Latin Squares. In 1895, these puzzles were published in French newspapers. Today’s version of Sudoku, however, is much more modern. Howard Garns from Connersville, Indiana, created the game we play today. Garns is a freelance puzzle inventor, and he called the game Number Place. In 1979, Number Place first appeared in the magazine “Dell Pencil Puzzles and Word Games.”
Q. What image was on the first jigsaw puzzle?
A. A British cartographer and engraver by the name of John Spilsbury invented the jigsaw puzzle when he glued a world map to a piece of wood. He cut out each country separately.
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Good afternoon, hope you all are well. I really slept well last night. We got up yesterday at 7:30 am, left for Oklahoma at 9, got there at 1:30, (I called them telling the we were running late, Don was driving like we had all the time in the world). We saw the dr at 2:10. Left at 3, got home at 7. We took Kayla with us and she was very good, especially having to stay in the car while we were in the office. But great news is with this surgery Don is cancer free. He does have to go for 6 month check ups for 2 years but that is ok. Dr Patel gave us a name of a specialist in Oregon that is close to where we will be moving too. I think my blood pressure will go down now too. I am so grateful.
Hugs and blessings
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@ALL so sorry I POOFED for a bit. I went into the ER, they've taken care of the issue (Pretty fast!! In only 6 hours!) In turn many in the ER have so many viruses, of which I brought home with me, a 24 hours one!! NOT that I wanted one, but yeah. It'll take me a few to catch up with all on MFP.
@Patti241, I am so sorry he'll have to go to another place!! I sure hope they can find one close to where you are, is that even an option? I know much depends on the insurance we have. Rarely can one pay cash. We did for my Dad back in 2016, but it was one thousand a day cash. He could do that, but many can not. It helped us to keep him in the local community.
@Kurtize, OH HON!! WOOHOO!!! SO HAPPY to hear about Don doing better!!! OH THANKFULLY!!! HAPPY DANCE!! Be so nice for you to relocate OR!! HAPPY NEWS!!0 -
Insight Timer Quote:
When there is silence, one finds the anchor of the universe within oneself.—Lao Tzu
Daily Insight:
Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.—Henry David Thoreau
I AM:
I live my life for me. Not for what others think.
Action for Happiness:
See how many people you can smile at today.
Fitness Quote:
I’m stronger than yesterday and that’s the only thing that counts.
Fun Fact:
All information shared below is found on the national day calendar website.
NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY
In the United States, National Croissant Day recognizes a flaky pastry enjoyed at every meal. Croissants are buttery, crescent-shaped rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
#NationalCroissantDay
The key to a perfect croissant is laminating the dough. You laminate the dough by folding butter into the mixture creating multiple thin layers of butter and dough. The result is a mouth-watering flaky crust and airy body.
Legend surrounds this pastry, as is often the case with a popular, worldly treat. What is known, is that crescent-shaped breads have been found around the world for ages. One of these was the Kipferl which originated in Austria as far back as the 13th century. This nonlaminated bread is more like a roll.
Credit for the croissant we know today is given to an Austrian military officer, August Zang. In 1839 he opened a Viennese bakery in Paris introducing France to Viennese baking techniques.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY
Give your favorite baker a shout-out.
Treat your friends and coworkers to fresh-baked, warm croissants.
Bake your own croissants.
Take a baking class to learn to make these delicious, flaky pastries yourself!
Offer a class. That's right! Pass on the skill to others who want to learn.
Offer a special in your bakery, restaurant, or store.
Try a new recipe. Make a soup or salad that goes well with croissants.
Use #NationalCroissantDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY HISTORY
The earliest we've found the observance being celebrated is in 2006. National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this buttery food holiday.
Croissant FAQ
Q. What tastes good on a croissant?
A. Croissants can be both savory and sweet so there are many toppings and spreads that can be added to them. On the savory side of things, consider a chicken or crab salad and make a sandwich. Add some bean sprouts, a little parmesan cheese and you'll have the perfect lunch sandwich. Croissants also taste delicious with a little honey, jam or clotted cream. Of course, another good go-to for your croissant is smear of butter.
Q. Are croissants a type of yeast bread?
A. Yes. Croissant recipes include yeast.
Q. How many calories are in a croissant?
A. Croissants range in size but a medium croissant contains about 230 calories.
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@Dianedoessmiles1 - Glad to hear of a quick rebound. Now hurry and shake that bug!
@Patti241- just catching up. What's the latest on your friend? Hugs and prayers for you.
@Kurtize - So glad to hear of your DH's good news. Where in Oregon are you moving? We live in EO on the Columbia River near Pendleton.0 -
@gouldsgranite we will be moving to Florence Or, on the coast. We lived there before. My husband's brother has a home there and in CA, he can't travel much so asked if we would live in his house and take care of hit and just pay HOA, couldn't resist that offer. So we are heading back to OR.
Contacted the realtor to put house back on market, started back to packing and making lists to be sure we get everything done. It's a busy time. Called movers to find out what info they need and when. If everything keeps going right we will leave the last week in Feb.
It has been in the high 50's, rained a little. Other than that nothing new.
@Patti241 how is your friend doing.
Hugs all
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gouldsgranite: thank you. He had a procedure yesterday to get out the salva in his lungs. He is breathing a little better today.1
