MUM'S CLOTHESLINE RULES

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Although the dryer was invented in the 1800's and the first patent for one was to George T. Simpson in 1892 and the first one went on the market in 1915, they were cost prohibitive and many homes still did not have electricity at that time, so it was more into the late 40's to early 1950's that they became more affordable in most households.

Back then for, and even now for people who do not own and dryer (or even today or to save money or the environment) laundry was/is hung by a clothesline in the yard or in bigger cities between buildings and the unwritten "ruled" applied.  

I can attest to this as I grew up in a household without a washer and dryer and my Mom hung out our laundry on a clothesline and when I became tall enough to help I got quipped at many times for not following them.

The clothesline being wiped down was because dew and pollution could gather (not to mention bird poop) and you didn't want that on your freshly washed clothing.

I never did get what the big deal was over the socks being hung by the toes or why in a certain order, but the shirts being hung by the tail was that where the clothespins were clipped might leave marked.

The reason for using the same clip on the edge of two items was to cut down on the number of clothespins used and the reason for bringing them in was they were wooden back then (and many today still are) and it would rot the wood and if there was metal in them it would rust and it could ruin your clothing.

I have to say that frozen clothes look pretty freaky.  And sometimes they still felt a little damp when thawed.

As an aside, when I was in college a fella that I dated briefly had a roommate that refused to spend money on drying clothing at the laundromat and would bring home his wash and hang it about the room on hangers and draping it and turn on several fans he had purchased just for that.  When I was over there during one of his "drying" sessions even though it was a hot summer day and they didn't have air conditioning, it was loud and felt like being in a hurricane.   

Have you or anyone you know used a clothesline to dry clothing?

PUBLIC ART: NEW HAVEN BULLDOG PROJECT - Life Line Stem Cell Large and Small Fiberglass Statues

This is part of New Haven, Indiana's first public art project that was initiated in 2019.

An article on KPC New indicated it was for a fundraiser to show off local pride and talents of local artists.  

Local businesses (and since inception, some individuals) could "adopt" a large bulldog fiberglass statue for $2,500 and a small one for $900, which included artwork and installation.  This company, Life Line Stem Cell, adopted one of each.  

A bulldog was chosen as it is the mascot of the local high school.

The proceeds are being used to purchase Christmas decorations for the town and refurbish the ball diamonds at Havenhurst Park and they are also considering adding public benches.

Location:  124 Lincoln Hwy W, New Haven, IN 46774

2020: 13 Full Moons including 2 Supermoons and a Blue Moon

Photo:  Pixabay via Syracuse,com

Syracuse,com indicates there will be 13 full moons in 2020, which includes two supermoons (March 9th & April 7th) and a Blue Moon (the Blue Moon will be on Halloween this year).

Per Wikipedia a Supermoon was named by astrologer Richard Noelle in 1979 who described it as:

"A new or full moon which occurs with the Moon at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit (perigee). In short, Earth, Moon and Sun are all in a line, with Moon in its nearest approach to Earth."

Farmer's Almanac indicates a "Blue Moon" is when there are two full moons in a month, which average every 2 1/2 to 3 years.  

For a full listing of dates and times of the full moons, visit Farmersalmanac.com here.

UPCYCLED: Giant Fish Sculpture Created From Discarded Water Bottles

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The above is an art installation sculpture made of discarded plastic bottles with blue and red LED lights on the inside. The sign means "Recycle your attitude".

It is Botafogo Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that was created in 2012 as the Brazil, UN Conference on Sustainable Development as being held there that year.

On thing that is sad though is that TripAdvisor reviewers indicate the beach has a beautiful view but is very polluted.

For more information and pictures, visit the links below.

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UNUSUAL AD: 2020 - RIPeanut - Planter's Peanuts

We’re devastated to confirm that Mr. Peanut is gone. He died doing what he did best – having people’s backs when they needed him most. #RIPeanut pic.twitter.com/12PyWYJB7J

— The Estate of Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 22, 2020

As an unusual advertising ploy and clever way to refresh their brand image, Entertainment posted today that beloved mascot of Mr. Peanut has met his demise after an accident in the Nutmobile and he sacrificed himself to save his friends Matt Walsh and Wesley Snipes.

Of course, in today's day and age, it was all caught on video in the above that was posted on Twitter.

The article indicated Mr. Peanut's full name is Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe and born in 1916 and Mr. Peanut's full name is Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerld-Smythe and he was "born" when a schoolboy by the name of Antonio Gentile entered a design contest.

The "Funeral" is to air during the 3rd quarter of the upcoming Superbowl game on February 2nd of this year.

Oreo Cookie sent their condolences and encourage a 21 Dunk Salute in his honor.

Help us give a 21 dunk salute to our nutty and sweet friend #RIPeanut

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🥛 https://t.co/XdG0MoRUCr

— OREO Cookie (@Oreo) January 22, 2020

Unique Art: Painted Stone Animals by Japanese Stone Artist Akie

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Aren't these adorable?  They are the work of Japanese Stone Artist Akie Nakata.   Some are so detailed they look like the actual creature they are made to represent, like the bird, owl and frog.

An article on Daily Shared indicates Akie is a self-taught artist that loved picking up stones as a child and has been making these creations since 2011.

She sometimes sells her adorable creations through a posting on Facebook  and there are more pictures of her work on that page.

"Poodle" Cats

Photo: Buzznick

Don't they look like they have the fur of a poodle or an old teddy bear?

The name of this breed is Selkirk Rex, names after the Selkirk Mountains in Wyoming where the first litter with the curly hair genetic quirk was born in 1987.

An article on Buzznick  indicates they run between $500-$800 and good with people and other animals.

For more article and more photos visit Buzznick