Pencils with erasers? - 2020.03.30

"Life is about using the whole box of crayons."

- RuPaul - 

Today in History (March 30)

Pencil with eraser is patented:

Now... who does not like the convenience of having an eraser on the back end of their pencil?  This clever invention was patented on March 30, 1858 by Hymen Lipman of Philadelphia.  Who would have thought that an invention created over 160 years ago would be still so popular with young and old alike.  So, when you use your pencil today, just imagine that you are holding in your hand an idea that came about 160+ years ago.  

Fun Fact: Roald Dahl (author of BFG, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and countless other books) used only pencils with yellow casings to write his books. He began each day with six sharpened pencils and only when all six became unusable did he resharpen them.

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 6:18)
"Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness."

When I try to do something, I often fail.  Trying is not enough, for I must believe in my heart that I can succeed.  Belief is a superpower given to us from a God who knows that by putting our utmost faith in him, we can achieve anything we set our minds and heart to.

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And... some positive vibes from Cap'n BRM :)

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Today in history - 2020.03.29

"No bird soars too high 

if he soars with his own wings."

- William Blake - 

Today in History (March 29)

Niagara Falls stop flowing:

Today, I wanted to share two very cool historical events.  The fist is about Niagara Falls in Ontario.  If any of you have been, in the summer or winter, you know there is no way to walk on top of the falls.  Well, in 1848 on this day, the falls (both Canadian and US side) completely stopped flowing due to an ice jam and people were able to walk on the falls.  The coolest thing is that we actually have a picture to show it too.  The falls stopped flowing for about 30 hours.

Terracotta Army Discovered:
The other interesting event happened in 1974 in the Chinese city of Xian.  Local farmers came across a great discovery of clay warrior figures (8000 of them to be exact).  These figures turned out to be individually modelled and purposely arranged to guard the tomb of the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang Di (246-210 B.C.)  It would be an incredible feat in our time to do this, now imagine so long ago.

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 6:15)
"What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.."

It's easy to have faith when things are going well and you can see how God is working miracles in your life.  But true faith is forever, through the good times and the bad, through the times of plenty and the times of lack.  Let your faith never waver, even when things look dark and bleak, because God is always working behind the scenes.  The dawn always follows the night when your faith endures.

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Matt Maher - Lord, I Need You

And a song for inspiration... 

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Earth Hour - 2020.03.28

"We must dare, dare again, and go on daring!"

- Georges Jacques Danton - 

EARTH HOUR 2020

"Started by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment, engaging millions of people in more than 180 countries and territories. It has become a catalyst for positive environmental impact, driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the people."

https://www.earthhour.org/

https://events.wwf.ca/earthhour/

TURN OFF YOUR LIGHTS AT 8:30 PM FOR EARTH HOUR!  

JOIN THE ENTIRE WORLD!

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 6:14)
"For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."

To embrace the gifts each day brings is to acknowledge that the Creator never walks away from his creation.  Rather, his hand is always at work making us better than we know we can be.

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When things are challenging, we have to have HIGH HOPES!!!

Happy weekend to everyone... 

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National Scribble Day - 2020.03.27

"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live."

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - 

It's National Scribble Day :)  YEAY

Diane Alber, author of I’m NOT Just a Scribble, founded National Scribble Day in 2019 to share a message of kindness and acceptance and to encourage children to create art no matter their ability. Every artist started with a scribble!

The Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed National Scribble Day to be observed annually on March 27th.

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-scribble-day-march-27/

As a fun task for today, create a scribble character that expresses an emotion.  Write about the character and why they are feeling the way they are.  Share your picture with someone.  Create a whole family of scribbles. :)

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 6:4)
"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."

The heartbreak of rejection can cause such a deep grief we never think we will recover from.  Letting go of someone, because they choose not to be our friend, is difficult.  But there is comfort in having that that God's will is working for our benefit, and that rejection is his protection.  God knows best and having faith in him will lead us to better relationships and friends.

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Staying fit with Cap'n BMR :)

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Finally... a message of hope.  

Chino Valley USD Students Spread Hope During School Closures Due to COVID-19

(Their concert was cancelled but that did not stop them from spreading a message of hope to the world.  Social distancing does not mean we have to be apart in every way possible.)

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"Live long and prosper" day - 2020.03.26

"Be kind whenever possible.  

It is always possible."

- Dalai Lama - 

It's "Live long and prosper" day!

Those who are Star Trek fans, like me, will know what I mean by "Live long and prosper."  

On this day, we celebrate an actor, Leonard Nimoy, who played the role of a Vulcan, named Spock, in a Star Trek series that ran in the 1960s (1966-1967.)  Spock was a science (and first) officer on the starship Enterprise with captain James T. Kirk played by William Shatner (a Canadian actor).  

Spock had a Vulcan salute that was memorable and thus is now celebrated on Leonard Nimoy's birthday, March 26th.  Leonard passed away at the age of 84 in 2015.  Thus, this is a fairly new holiday, and since there is a town called Vulcan in Alberta, I thought it would be cool to remember it. 

"Live long and prosper!"

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 6:5)
"For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection."

I am only as strong as my faith, so I must work each day to keep my faith strong.  I do this by bringing God into my heart, and allowing Him to work through me.  I look not to outside things, but to God for my guidance, because outside things are often just illusions.  God alone is the giver of my strength, and through my faith in Him, I walk in my path with boldness, hope and joyful expectation.

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Just stay clean! - Cap'n BMR :)

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