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Did You Know???
While domesticated turkeys cannot fly, wild ones can, for short
distances. The wild birds can fly up to 55 miles per hour and run 20
miles per hour.
Word of the Month…
Studies have shown your income and
wealth are directly related to the size
and depth of your vocabulary. Here is
this month’s word, so you can impress
your friends (and maybe even fatten
your wallet!)…
Juxtaposition: (j
uc-stuh-pa-zi-shun)
noun
Meaning:
Things placed side-by-side to
be compared.
Sample Sentence:
The juxtaposition of
the white mountaintop snow next to the
clear blue sky was wondrous.
The Sure Cure
A woman came into a walk-in clinic and
was seen by a young doctor. After
about 2 minutes in the examination
room, the doctor declared she was
pregnant.
She screamed in horror
as
she ran down the hallway and found an
older doctor. When she told this
seemingly wiser doctor what had
happened, he told her to sit in another
room and relax until he returned.
Immediately upon finding
the younger
doctor he asks “What in the world is
wrong with you? Mrs. Jones is 62 years
old. Why did you say she’s pregnant?”
Without hesitating, the young doctor
replied, “Does she still have the
hiccups?”
Get Crafty With Kids
Looking for new ideas for your kids?
Check out
www.crayola.com
. It has
much more than crayons and coloring
books to offer. Keep the kids busy with
all sorts of ideas from crafts to digital
apps. It also has ideas for birthday
parties and sleepovers.
Quotes To Live By…
Imagination is more important than
knowledge. Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world.
–
Albert Einstein
The thing that is really hard, and really
amazing, is giving up on being perfect
and beginning the work of becoming
yourself.
–
Anna Quindlen
The only thing I regret about my past is
the length of it. If I had to live my life
again I’d make all the same mistakes -
only sooner.
–
Tallulah Bankhead
Relieve Computer Pain
In 3 Easy Steps
If you spend a lot of time sitting in front of a computer, you may be
experiencing fatigue, as well as aches and pains in your neck, back, shoulders,
eyes, wrists, and legs. Relieve the discomfort by following these tips:
STEP #1: Give your body support to avoid aches and pains:
Invest in a good lumbar chair and adjust it so your feet rest comfortably
on the floor. Press your bottom against the back of the chair and use a
lumbar cushion that causes your lower back to arch slightly. Keep
your knees in line with your hips or raised slightly above them. Never
slump or slouch forward.
Sit close to the desk so your upper arms are parallel to your spine and
your elbows are at a 90-degree angle to the keyboard. Put the mouse
close to the keyboard to keep your arm from being fully extended.
Give your wrists proper support so they rest in a neutral position.
Place the monitor so your gaze is aimed at the center of the screen,
which should be 15 to 25 inches away from your eyes.
STEP #2: Move regularly to avoid stiffness and eye strain:
Stand, stretch, and walk at least a minute or two every half hour. To
stretch, reach both arms above your head. Grasp each elbow and lean
gently to each side and feel the side of your body release tension.
Avoid “computer vision syndrome” (headaches and eye strain are
symptoms) by using the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away
20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds.
STEP #3: Stay hydrated and nourished to avoid fatigue:
Drink water (or other fluids) to flush out some of the mineral build-up
that occurs in inactive muscles.
Eat healthy snacks like fruit and nuts at your desk to maintain your
energy and productivity.