Springhaven Croft

Today is:
United Nation’s Public Service Day
International Widows Day
World whistleblowers day
National hydration day
National pecan sandies day
National pink day
National porridge day
Let it Go day

and to smile:
God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the archangel, found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God. "Where have you been?" God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction, and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look, Michael. Look what I've made." Archangel Michael looked puzzled, and said, "What is it?" "It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put Life on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance." "Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused.
God explained, pointing to different parts of earth. "For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth, while southern Europe is going to be poor. Over there I've placed a continent of white people, and over there is a continent of black people. Balance in all things," God continued pointing to different countries. "This one will be extremely hot, while this one will be very cold and covered in ice."
The Archangel, impressed by God's work, then pointed to a land area and said, "What's that one?" "Ah," said God "That's Washington State, the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful mountains, rivers and streams, lakes, forests, hills, plains, and coulees. The people from Washington State are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent, and humorous, and they are going to be found traveling the world. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking, high achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats, and carriers of peace."
Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then proclaimed, "What about balance, God? You said there would be balance." God smiled, "There is another Washington..."

Have a great and cheerful day. (PS, this is a ground orchid)

Hi! It rained all night, a good, slow soaking rain that did much good for our gardens. The little ones slept here last night and it was a good experiance. My shoulder still aches; week 5. I cannot find some of my garden tools. A sure sign I need to slow down and remember where I last had them. It's a good day for resting. Today is:
The donut was invented 1847
National HVAC tech day
World rainforest day
National pollinator week
International being you day
National kissing day
National onion rings day
National chocolate éclair day
The Cuyahoga river caught fire in Cleveland. 1969

and to smile:
At the end of the tax year, the Tax Office sent an inspector to audit the books of a synagogue. While he was checking the books he turned to the Rabbi and said,

"I notice you buy a lot of candles. What do you do with the candle drippings?'' "Good question," noted the Rabbi. "We save them up and send them back to the candle makers, and every now and then they send us a free box of candles." "Oh," replied the auditor, somewhat disappointed that his unusual question had a practical answer.

But on he went, in his obnoxious way, "What about all these biscuit purchases. What do you do with the crumbs?" "Ah, yes," replied the Rabbi, realizing that the inspector was trying to trap him with an unanswerable question. "We collect them and send them back to the manufacturers, and every now and then they send a free box of holy biscuits." "I see," replied the auditor, thinking hard about how he could fluster the know-it-all Rabbi.

'Well, Rabbi,' he went on, 'what do you do with all the leftover foreskins from the circumcisions you perform?''

"Here, too, we do not waste," answered the Rabbi. "What we do is save up all the foreskins and send them to the Tax Office, and about once a year they send us a complete dick"

OK so that waa littrtle naughty, however, to those of us who have had too many dealings with the IRS, it fits...

Happy Father's day!
Today is:
Happy Father’s Day!
National smoothie day
National hydrography day (Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of the navigable portion of the Earth's surface and adjoining coastal areas. You’re welcome)
National day of the gong
National go skateboarding day
National selfie day
National Aboriginal day
Lock Check day
National seashell day
World giraffe day
World day of Music
World motorcycle day
Old time fiddler’s week
and to smile:
You've all heard of the Air Force's ultra-high-security, super-secret base in Nevada, known simply as "Area 51?"

Well, late one afternoon, the Air Force folks out at Area 51 were very surprised to see a Cessna landing at their "secret" base. They immediately impounded the aircraft and hauled the pilot into an interrogation room.

The pilot's story was that he took off from Vegas, got lost, and spotted the Base just as he was about to run out of fuel. The Air Force started a full FBI background check on the pilot and held him overnight during the investigation.

By the next day, they were finally convinced that the pilot really was lost and wasn't a spy. They gassed up his airplane, gave him a terrifying "you-did-not-see-a-base" briefing, complete with threats of spending the rest of his life in prison, told him Vegas was that-a-way on such-and-such a heading, and sent him on his way.

The day after that though, to the total disbelief of the Air Force, the same Cessna showed up again. Once again, the MP's surrounded the plane...only this time there were two people in the plane.

The same pilot jumped out and said, "Do anything you want to me, but my wife is in the plane and you have to tell her where I was last night!"

Yep, some of us are like that. Instead of having him comitteed, I would have demanded proof, too.

I will be with the powwow in my heart as you dance grand entry and honor our veterans. I hope eagles fly overhead. Love to see some pictures if any are being taken. Today is:
National hike with a geek day
National clean your drains day
National dog dads day
World refugee day
National ice cream sundae day and
National Vanilla Milkshake day
National seashell day
National American Eagle Day

And to smile on this warm, pretty Sabbath monring:
An Irishman walks into a bar in Dublin, orders three pints of Guinness and sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finishes them, he comes back to the bar and orders three more. The bartender asks him, "You know, a pint goes flat after I draw it; it would taste better if you bought one at a time." The Irishman replies, "Well, you see, I have two brothers. One is in America, the other in Australia, and I'm here in Dublin. When we all left home, we promised that we'd drink this way to remember the days when we drank together." The bartender admits that this is a nice custom, and leaves it there.

The Irishman becomes a regular in the bar, and always drinks the same way: ordering three pints and drinking them in turn. One day, he comes in and orders two pints. All the other regulars notice and fall silent. When he comes back to the bar for the second round, the bartender says, "I don't want to intrude on your grief, but I wanted to offer my condolences on your great loss." The Irishman looks confused for a moment, then a light dawns in his eye and he laughs. "Oh, no," he says, "Everyone's fine. I've just quit drinking."

Have a grand day!

Friday preparation day seems bright out and nice, so hoping Ftaher's day will; be as well. We're having haystacks this sabbath, and homemade peach pie, and study is led this time by myself. Have a grand sabbath and don't forget to thank the good Lord for all His gifts.

Today is the first day of the Honoring Our Ancestors powwow in Williamsfield,OH and I wish them all a good time. I hate missing it but I can't walk for long enough to dance, and my balance is wonky, and the pain never leaves me. Afraid I wouldn't be much company for anyone. Hug everyone for me! My heart will be north of home today. Today is also:
World sauntering day
National watch day
Juneteenth
National Garfield the cat day
Take back the lunch break day
National flip flop day
National watch day
World juggling day
Ugliest dog day
World refugee day

And to smile:
An old, blind cowboy wanders into an all-girl biker bar by mistake.
He finds his way to a bar stool and orders a shot of Jack Daniels .
After sitting there for a while, he yells to the bartender, 'Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?'
The bar immediately falls absolutely silent.
In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him says,
'Before you tell that joke, Cowboy, I think it is only fair, Given that you are blind, that you should know five things:
1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat.
2. The bouncer is a blonde girl.
3. I'm a 6-foot tall, 175-pound blonde woman with a black belt in karate.
4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a professional weight lifter.
5. The lady to your right is blonde and a professional wrestler.
Now, think about it seriously, Cowboy. Do you still wanna tell that blonde joke?'
The blind cowboy thinks for a second, shakes his head and mutters, 'No ... not if I'm gonna have to explain it five times.

Have a wonderful day full of fellowship, family and peace.

Great day with kids yesterday but wore me out. The rain last night was good, just right a good long soaking rain. Now to get ahead of weeds. Today is:
National splurge day
National go fishing day (but maybe not while the mate is out splurging?)
National wanna get away day
Clean your aquarium day
International panic day
National picnic day
International Day for Countering Hate Speech
National Cherry Tart Day

And to smile
The manager of the garden center overhears one of his nurserymen talking to a customer.
'No, we haven't had any of that in ages,' says the nurseryman. 'And I don't know when we'll be getting any more.'
The customer leaves and the manager walks over to give him a telling off. 'Never tell a customer we can't get them something,' he says. 'Whatever they want we can always get it on order and deliver it. D'you understand?'
The nurseryman nods. 'So what did he want?' asks the manager.
'Rain,' replies the nurseryman.

Onward and upward!

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Today is:
National cherry tarts day
National Apple strudel day
National eat your veggies day
National root beer day
National dump the pump day
World Tessellation Day
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
National maker day

and to smile:
Man to florist: 'I'd like a bunch of flowers, please.'
Florist: 'Certainly, sir. What flowers would you like?'
Man: 'Er.. I'm not sure...Ummm..'
Florist: 'Let me help you, sir - what exactly have you done?'

We're heading out to Franklin Park top see the butterflies. It's good to take a day off sometimes when you've worked hard. Added bonus is having the little ones with me to see all the pretty. Peni esp likes waterfalls. Talk to you later.

Good morning! NIce day out today; if you can, get out and enjoy some fresh air. Today is:
National fudge day
Fresh veggies day
World sea turtle day
First woman in space, 1963 in Soviet Union, Valentina Tereshkova
Ford Motor company founded 1903
It's the Day of the African Child, commemorating the 1976 Soweto uprising where students protested apartheid.
George Washington appointed commander of the newly formed Continental Army
First public roller coaster in 1884 at Coney Island
First Sturgis motorcycle rally in 1940
1933 The Hundred Days period of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt came to a close, with the bulk of his New Deal legislation passed.
and to smile:
One spring morning, Will and I were in the garden looking at the flowers we had just planted. As luck would have it, a bird flew over us leaving his calling card on my clean white shirt.
When I showed Will, he replied without missing a beat, "You know, Sweetheart, they sing for most folks."

Have a great spring day, and almost Dad's day.