Quote: “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates Song: “White Winter Hymnal” by Fleet Foxes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQRS40OKNE Fact: In Poland, people gather on the first day of spring to burn an effigy representing winter. They then throw it in the river, sending the old season on its miserable way. Place: Victoria …
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Care Package for March 18, 2019
Quote: “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” – Charles Darwin Song: “Love Rollercoaster” by Red Hot Chili Peppers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUNN0B7zPi0 Fact: Kids grow faster in the spring than at other times of the year. Place: Guatamala Photo credit: dxnews.com History: On March 18, 2019, Mahatma …
Care Package for March 17, 2019
Quote: “Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.” – Coco Chanel Song: “Tulsa Queen” by Emmylou Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjrvXvGM-PI Fact: The return of spring heralds the return of Demeter’s daughter, Persephone, in Greek mythology. Demeter is the goddess of fertility and plants. Place: Ireland Photo credit: freegreatpicture.com History: On …
Care Package for March 16, 2019
Quote: “For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Song: “Mellow My Man” by The Roots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeVqPBe_K5k Fact: Sloths are able to hold their breath longer than dolphins. Place: Utah Photo credit: landpin.com History: On March 16, 1850, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne was published. The …
Care Package for March 15, 2019
Quote: “Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why.” – Kurt Vonnegut Song: “Worlds Away” by Northern Pikes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAda_-D17D0 Fact: Koalas have fingerprints. Place: Trinity, Newfoundland Photo credit: trinityvacations.com History: On March 15, 44, Julius Caesar was assassinated. His fortune cookie fortune from the night before – “Beware the …
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