 1. What kind of jewellery does the Easter Bunny wear? 14-carrot gold.  2. Why is the Easter Bunny such a good listener? He' all ears.  3. Did you hear about the most beautifully decorated Easter egg? They were to dye-for. 
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 "The Entombment Of Christ" by Caravaggio.
Caravaggio was an Italian Baroque painter. He was known for his dramatic use of light and shadow. In this painting he captures Christ's body being prepared for burial after the crucifixion. 1603-1604. Oil on canvas (120 in x 180 in.)     Americans spend $17B celebrating Easter every year.  Historians believe that eggs are part of the Easter holiday because of the event's ties to ancient pagan celebrations where eggs symbolized, fertility, birth, and the coming of spring.  Having lamb for Easter dinner is tied to the Jewish roots of Easter and Passover - as the animal was offered as a sacrifice way back when.
 1. " Every noble work is at first impossible." Thomas Carlyle
2. " When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." Lao Tzu 3. " If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." Milton Berle. 4. " Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers. Short Story
The moonlight spread it's huge face across the ocean. The eye-popping 25-deck cruise liner navigated its way into port. Most passengers were anxious to disembark to escape the tempestuous sea, 40 nautical miles ago. The 8,000 guest and 2,500 crew, baulked at the thought that this was going to be Titanic 2. It was the year, 2023 There were no icebergs, no reversing of the boat's engine, no rescue boats thrown ashore. But cruise liner, Smooth Cruise, was challenged to live up to its name. Fifteen-foot waves lashed the bow. It's companions slammed the port and the starboard as if they were on a killing mission. Tables and chairs clashed and banged and crashed. Light bulbs in the cabins and on the balconies shone and were gone and then shone again. Smooth Cruise danced reluctantly, but rallied and quickly played her own music. Eighty-year old grandma was on her maiden voyage. Her son along with his wife and 12 year-old granddaughter stayed in one cabin. Grandma and Blake, her , Portuguese Water Dog had their own cabin. Though the storm subsided grandma had not regained her composure. Her pet was near her as her frail hands couldn't cuddled her him, as they both sought refuge under the duvet covers. She was so happy to have him as most cruise liners won't allow pets. Her granddaughter broke ranks from her parents' room and rushed to see grandma. The sea was calmer now. The little girl carefully removed the cover from grandma's face. Grandma seemed to be asleep. "Grandma, grandma, wake up, wake up" she cried. Her grandma slowly opened her eyes, let out a deep sigh and hugged her granddaughter. Grandma's eyes watered, and so did her granddaughter's. Passengers quickly disembarked the ship. Grandma was later joined by her son and his wife and they gathered their luggage to depart. Everyone seemed to have forgotten Blake who lay silent with all the noise around him. "Oh my, Blake how could we go and leave you here?" exclaimed grandma. "Let's go Blakey", urged grandma. "He must be terrified after that storm", said grandma. Her granddaughter tried to help her to get Blake out of bed. but he wouldn't budge. A crew member entered the room as the party seemed to delay their exist. He skook Blake and he was unresponsive. Blake was dead. © Wallace Paul February 2024. Take care of yourselves until. Cheers!!  For the next coming issues, we'll be featuring an artist and a series of their outstanding hits. We'll start with Gene McDaniels. This artist's vocalising skills are certainly up there in class. His music dates back to the 1960s. For those you who love to really show your dancing skills, McDaniels' music falls easily into this fit. We'll start with "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay"
A Hundred Pounds Of Clay Aah-aah, aah-aah Aah-aah, ooh-ooh, He took a hundred pounds of clay And then he said, "Hey listen I'm gonna fix this a-world today Because I know what's missing Then he rolled his big sleeve up And a brand new world began He created a woman and-a lots of lovin' for a man Whoa-oh-oh, yes He did. With just a hundred pounds of clay He made my life worth living And I will thank Him everyday For every kiss you're givin' And I'll thank Him every night For the arms that are holding me tight And He did it all with just a hundred pounds of clay Yes he did Whoa-oh yes He did Now can'tcha just seeing Him a-walking round and round Picking the clay up off the ground? Doing just what He should do To make a living dream like you He rolled his big sleeve up And a brand new world began He created a woman and-a lots of loving for a man Whoa-oh-oh yes He did With just a hundred pounds of clay People let me tell ya what He did With just a hundred pounds of clay Whoa-oh-oh Writers: Luther Dixon, Kay Rogers, Bob Elgin © United Artist Records 1961   TV actor, Case Walker continues to confound us with his youth at 21 today February, 27. Hey Case, lets know the secret. Happy birthday.  Hey Noah (Jupe), are you gonna be building an ark of love and excitement today? We guess you would! Happy 19th birthday.  Hi sister, Erykah Badu, thanks for the music, thanks for the entertainment, thanks for the talent. February 27 was your 53rd birthday. Belated birthday greetings to you. Sending love.  Jagged Edge frontman, Kyle Norman turned 48, on February 26. Hey brother, wishing you all the love and respect. Belated birthday greetings to you.
  Canada is a country in North America. It is made up of ten provinces and three territories which extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Oceans and northwards to the Pacific Ocean. Its 3,855,100 square miles makes this country is the second largest in the world. It also has the world's second longest coastline.And its border with the United States of America is the longest international coastline in the world. Despite its size, Canada's 40 million population is sparsely positioned with the vast majority of inhabitants residing in the south of the 55th parallel, in urban areas. Ottawa, is the capital of this North American country. But Toronto is its largest city in the metropolis with Montreal and Vancouver making up the others. For thousands of years, indigenous peoples have been the main inhabitants of Canada. But in the 16th century, the British and French, explored and later settled on the country, mainly the Atlantic coast. The country's official languages are French and English. In 1763, France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America. This resulted in the formation of the union of three British North American colonies - Canada in 1867. In July 1 of that same year Canada became an independent nation. Today Canada is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarch. A king, a governor general and a prime minister. It also has a legislative parliament with an upper house(Senate) and lower house(House of Commons). Canada's three top major exports are: energy products accounting for more than $115B dollars, followed by motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts around$93B dollars and consumer goods, in excess of $71B dollars. Its current GDP stands at $2.379 trillion .  Ice hockey is the most popular sport played in Canada. Soccer, Canadian football, baseball, cricket, tennis, rugby and other game are also popular sports played. Raised Beds You might want to consider another way of cultivating your garden. Apart from the vertical style which is suitable if you have limited space raised beds can be suitable as well. This style of gardening can also be beneficial for seniors or people who might be physically challenged. Building a raised garden system is an easy way to grow flowers and vegetables, with fewer weeds, better water retention and drainage, and warmer soil for extended growing seasons. Some options available are as follows: * With limited space, and the need to expand your growing area; just alter the measurements for your side pieces to create smaller or larger dimensions for your raised garden beds. *Always keep in mind the form and final function of your piece. The straightforward corner detail covers the sidepiece end and grain, and reinforces the corners for a clean functional look. *Raised garden beds don't have to stay out in the lawn. You can build a garden for the patio or deck to create a little herb garden right outside your door. Images of raised garden beds           Better Skin After 50.  Your wisdom and confidence may grow as you get older, but the same isn't true for many of your hormone levels. During menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on your skin. Less estrogen makes you prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling. Fortunately, you can relieve some of the skin-related effects of aging by taking care of your specific skin care needs. 2.Your Skin And Menopause  Menopause causes many changes to your skin. Your body stops making as much collagen. You lose some fat under your skin and your skin elasticity drops. That, combined with dryness caused by hormonal changes, can cause sagging, especially around the neck, jawline, and cheeks -- and fine lines and wrinkles. These lines and wrinkles you get after menopause are often crow's feet and lines above the upper lip. 3. Clean Up  Cleansing is an important skin care step--especially as you age. As you get older your skin gets drier, your skin can especially benefit from extra moisture. The key is using a cleanser that's right for your skin. So, opt for a creamy formula that hydrates instead of a foam or gel cleansers, which can strip moisture away. 4. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate  After menopause your skin gets drier because oil glands aren't as active. Try to give your skin more moisture with a heavier cream. Skip long, hot showers and put on moisturizer while your skin is still damp. That helps boost hydration. 5. You Still Need SPF  Even though skin can cancer and wrinkles are caused by the amount of sun you got in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, you still need to protect your skin. Why? Your skin may have less natural protection than when you were younger. So look for a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher, and wear it every day. 6. Minimize Wrinkled Skin  7.You get wrinkles from too much sun damage over the years as well as the hormonal changes of menopause. As your hormone levels decrease with age, that can change your skin quality and make wrinkles worse. Wrinkles may be more obvious when your skin is dry, especially as you age. Use moisturizer on your face, jawline, and neck everyday, and look for skin care products designed to help fight fine lines and sagging that lead to a bright appearance overall. 7. Hit The Spots  Age spots on face, hands, and chest can look more obvious after menopause. Help prevent them by using sunscreen every day. Already got spots? Fade them with exfoliating products that shed dead skin cells, which can be flaky. Skin-lightening products can help fade spots. Toners can also help even out skin color. 8. Help Your Hands  The backs of your hands can lose moisture, collagen, and fat during menopause. That can make veins more obvious and skin more wrinkled. Plus your skin can look see- through and bony. To reduce wrinkles, use moisture often on your hands. Protect them from the sun. And wear gloves when doing house and yard work. 9. Eat Your Antioxidants  Collagen gives you skin its youthful plumpness and keeps your skin tight. As your estrogen levels drops, so does the collagen in your skin. Eating foods with antioxidants may help make your skin stronger from the inside out. Look for brightly colored fruits and vegetables and eat every color f the spectrum. 10. Work It Out  Exercise does more than just tone your muscles. It helps keep skin in two ways. First, it relieves stress. Exercise also boosts circulation, which begins to slow with age. The extra oxygen and blood flow can help your skin look brighter and healthier.
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