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ART

1/3/2024

The return of the Prodigal Son. Dutch painter, Rembrandt -1667 or there about.

This piece of work depicts the moment a prodigal son returns to his father in the Biblical parable.
Oil on canvas (103 in. x 81 in.)
The evocation of spirituality and the parable's message of forgiveness has been considered the height of Rembrandt's art.

Did You Know?

1/3/2024

The people in Denmark have a tradition of smashing dishware, often at the doorsteps of friends and family on New Year's' Day. This practice is meant to bring them good luck for the remainder of the new year.
Also, some Danes "leap" into January from a chair at the stroke of midnight. They believe that they are leaping into good luck as well.

As recent as 1995, the people of Talca, Chile, started a tradition of partying with the dead on New Years Eve. This started when a family jumped over the cemetery fence on New Year's Eve to spend some time with a recently deceased father.
Local authorities relaxed the law of closure for cemeteries on that day. So, more families decorate the graves of their deceased and celebrate with them on New Years Eve.

The people of Naples, Italy, believe that firing old things through the window on New Years Eve, symbolizes , out-with-the-old and getting a brand new beginning for the year ahead. A bit more caution is exhibited these days with throwing things through their windows.

Quotations

1/1/2024

1." Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering,"It will be happier." - Alfred Lord Tennyson.
2. " Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed." -Cavett Robert.
3. " Write in your heart that everyday is the best day of the year."-Ralph Waldo Emerson.
4." In ever changing season, may we find a reason stand in awe, appreciate, and cherish every view."-Oscar Aliq-Ice.

SEASONS MAGAZINE 01/24 COPYRIGHT© 2024

12/31/2023

Whoa! whoa! whoa!, we've made it. Yes, yes, we've made it to 2024. What more can we ask for? We're alive. We're here. We're grateful. We need nothing more. We're going to make the best of every day in 2024. Come join us as we celebrate life, yes life. Oh, it's exhilarating, it's breathtaking (no pun intended), it's electrifying, it's..., it's life.
Wishing you and all a fantastic 2024. Cheers!!

All About the Music

12/31/2023

The song most dedicated to celebrating a new year. This Swedish group rocked the musical world in the 70s. And their musical influence continue to be felt even today. Their new year's song is still popular today.

Happy New Year

No more champagne
And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say...

Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, or will try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I

Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway...

Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbor is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, or will try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I

Seems to me now
That the dream we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It's the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line...
In the end of eighty-nine...
(Repeat chorus, Happy new year...)

Writers :Benny Andersson/ Björn K. Ulvaeus.
© Epic Records, 1980

Happy Birthday

12/30/2023

The silver ball has dropped in Time Square, the confettis are sprinkled, I mean thrown all over the US and even fields afar - it's actor Morris Chestnut's 55th birthday. Wow! Drum roll!

Mel, Mel, Mel, well, well, well, you turn 68 on January 3. Mr Gibson, most humbly, Sir, thanks for the great movies you appeared in, those you directed and produced. Have a wonderful day.

Twitch of the ears, a stare at a stranger in a store, make a face at an old lady in the street, on a treadmill with full jacket and tie on, an attempt to use a spoon in a keyhole of a car door to open it. Making the shape of the numbers 69 on January 6 with your fingers. No, you don't mean to be vulgar- it's your birthday and age. They just won't get it, even now. Rowan Atkinson. (Mr. Bean)

Okay, "Little Women", I mean, woman. Don't forget you turn 28 on January 3. I know you wouldn't want to be a big woman yet. Don't worry girl, in our eyes you'll always be, "Little Women", ahh, woman. Have a great day.

Fashion Trends

12/30/2023

This week we'll take a look at a fashion show that is held in India twice yearly. It's called Delhi Fashion Week. These are some of the models and their display which are of of very high quality.

People Around the World

12/30/2023

Australia

Officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, comprising the mainland of Australia, Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania measuring a staggering 2, 969,907 sq mi. making it the sixth largest country in the world.
It's huge size, gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, with deserts in the center, tropical rainforest in the north-east, tropical savannas in the north, and mountain ranges in the south-east. Australia is considered the oldest, driest, and flattest continent, with the least fertile soil.
The original inhabitants are the Aboriginals who began arriving from south-east Asia, 50,000 to 65,000 years ago during the last glacial period. By the time of the European arrival sometime around 1606, the Aboriginals, had formed themselves into 250 distinct language groups.
Currently, Australia is a federal constitutional monarchy, comprising six states and ten territories. With a population of almost 27 million, this country is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Although Canberra is it's capital, the most populous cities are , Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Australia ranks highly for quality
of health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties, and political rights. It's also promotes religious diversity with 43.9% identifying as Christian, 38.9% no religion, 3.2% Islam, 2.7 % Hinduism, 2.4 % Buddhism, and 8.9% other.
Australians love a good sport, with soccer, cricket, baseball, and rugby being among the most popular. This nation has won Cricket World Cup for a record six times.
Australia's high income mixed-market economy is rich in natural resources. It has the second amount of wealth per adult after Luxembourg. It GDP stands at 1571 billion USD.

Garden Corner

12/28/2023

Keeping A Poinsettia Alive After Christmas.

Not so fast! You don't have to toss your Christmas poinsettia away just now. The red and white flowering beauties can be kept all year- round. And with proper care and attention they will rebloom just in time for next year's festivities.
Growing poinsettias as houseplants is pretty simple: Provide water, sunlight and occasional fertilizer, and they'll be happy. Getting poinsettia to bloom for nex December? is another story altogether. Are you up to the challenge?
Here's how!
*After the holidays, set the plant in a sunny spot, watering as needed until the flowers fade, then stop watering.

* When the plants drop their leaves and enter dormancy, lay the pots on their sides and place them in a cool, dark spot such as an unheated cellar, until April. Visit them periodically and spray them with water if their stems start to shrivel.

* In April prune 2 inches off of each stem and reintroduce plants to their sunny spots in the living area of your house. Poinsettias thrive best in temperatures between 70 - 75 degrees during the day and 60 - 65 degrees during the night. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

* If you'd like to move the plant outdoors for summer, wait until the danger of frost has past, then transition them gradually by increasing their outdoor exposure by a few days. Otherwise, continue to care for them as houseplants. Either way, begin feeding monthly, one teaspoon of 20-20-20 fertilizer per gallon of water.

* Bring vacationing poinsettia back indoors by September, first checking for insects and rinsing plants and pots with a gentle stream of water.

*In order to flower, poinsettia need a 40-day period of complete darkness for 15 hours daily. So, beginning October 1, keep the plants in a bright sunny spot, from 8:00am to 5:00 pm daily, then move into a dark place from 5:00pm to 8:00 am.

* When bracts begin to take on a reddish or white hue, typically around the second week of November, start keeping plants in the main parts of the house full-time. Continue to water and fertilize, and place your poinsettia in a prominent spot among your holiday decorations.
Good luck.

Credit: The MINING
Journal

Health News

12/28/2023

Habits That Are Bad for Your Heart.

1. You Bank on Your Workouts.

Do you exercise? That's great! But if you sit down for most of the rest of your day, that's a problem. You need to be active all day long. Little bursts count. If you have a desk job, take a short walk every hour to boost your circulation, even if it's just to the break room. Binge -watching your favorite show? Get up and dance or do push-ups during the commercials.

2. You Say "I'm Too Young"

Don't wait to work on keeping your heart healthy. Exercise, eat a healthy diet and know your numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. The ideal time to do your heart a favor is now.

3. One Drink Too Many

For most people, moderate drinking (one a day for women, up to two daily for men) is OK , A daily drink may even have some benefits for some people. But more than that can raise certain levels of fats in the blood and raise blood pressure, too. That's especially true if you have several drinks at a time. So stick to your daily limit.

4. You Dis A Good- For -Your Diet

You may think it's going to be all out oat bran, all the time. Surprise! There's no reason for your food to be bland and boring. A Mediterranean- style diet has delicious foods like, olive oil, nuts, fruits, whole grains, fish, lean protein and red wine. It helps keep your heart healthy, thanks to the "good" fats, fiber and nutrients. Plus you'll actually want to stick to this diet because it tastes so good.

5. You Don't Know Your Numbers.

Pop quiz: What's your cholesterol level? How about your blood pressure? No Clue? That's risky. They could be too high without you knowing. (You could feel just fine and have high cholesterol or high blood pressure), So protect yourself. Starting at age 20 make sure you see your doctor regularly and create a plan to check and track your numbers.

6. Waist Not

Belly fat is particularly bad for your heart. So get your tape measure and size up the inches around your waist. It's a red flag if it's more than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men. Need to slim down? Take it step by step. Even losing a small amount of weight is good for your heart.

7. You Ignore Your Blues.

When you're feeling low, it's hard to do things that are good for your health, like exercise. If you've felt down for more than a few weeks, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. Talk therapy, exercise and medication (if needed) can improve your mood so you can have more time to take care of yourself.

8. You Blow Off Secondhand Smoke

Someone else's smoke could hurt your heart and blood vessels. You need to avoid it. If you spend a lot of time with someone who isn't ready to quit smoking, insist they at least not smoke around you, whether it's home, work , or in the car. Your tough love may be the nudge they need to kick the habit, which will be good for both of you.

Credit:WebMD