Good 47º SUPER foggy morning......
Yesterday we had a little drizzle of rain and we topped at 60º.
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Interesting about conjoined twins....
Abigail and Brittany Hensel were born in 1990 as a pair of twins. They made headlines because of their unique condition: they were conjoined. A case such as theirs was rather rare, sharing a body but having different heads. Their story has since been covered extensively, over many years. And in 2012, they decided to share an important announcement about their condition.
They were born March 7th in Carver County, Minnesota. They are what are known as dicephalic parapagus twins. That means that while their bodies are unified, they each have one head.
Conjoined twins aren't just known to be exceedingly rare, but also they generally have a low survival rate. There’s a 1 in 189,000 chance that a pair of babies will be born this way. And then out of all those twins, only 11% are born as dicephalic parapagus.
While they share a body, things are a bit different on the inside. There are different organs for each twin, with two stomachs, two hearts, and four lungs. However, they still share a reproductive system, large intestine, and liver.
The twins have say that their body has been divided by a red line. One controls the left, the other controls the right. As such, they need to work together in order to move properly.
The pair had to learn not just how to live together, but how to move together. This is how they learned to crawl, walk, and do other tasks. This is even how they learned how to drive. And according to themselves, they’re pretty competent drivers.
Of course, the life they live isn’t without compromise. Sharing a body means that they need to agree on what to do, when to do it, and even what to wear.
One also has to remember that, while these twins share a body, they aren’t the same person. They have completely different personality types. Most notably, Abby’s the more assertive out of the pair.
In 2012 the twins managed to get a teaching job. Following an interview with the school’s principle, Mr. Good, a faculty member walked over to him and practically begged him to hire the pair. They ended up as math specialists, teaching the fourth and fifth grade. It began as a part-time job, allowing them to more comfortably transition into teaching.
As teachers now, the pair essentially do the job of one person, so they get the paycheck of one. However, they’re still different people and are able to more efficiently teach their class than if they were just one person.
From Mr. Food
We top our fresh apple and spice-baked Fresh Apple Cinnamon Muffins with a nutty, brown sugar blend, that's really incredible! It's all the flavors you love, mixed into one really conveniently-sized treat. We think you might need to make a couple of batches!
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter, melted
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- Preheat oven to 375º. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and the salt.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the egg and milk. Stir in chopped apple and melted butter. Add all at once to flour mixture; stir just until mixed (batter will be very stiff).
- Spoon into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Mix chopped nuts, brown sugar, and remaining cinnamon to make topping; sprinkle evenly over muffins.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and serve warm.
Today is a very special birthday, my granddaughter and Brian's baby girl Samantha is 14. Happy Birthday Sami. Love you!
xoxo
Sami with Brian 11 years ago...
6 years ago with brother Tucker and dad Brian......
Historically this date.......
And births this date include....
.... it didn't work out, but I wanted another boy and to name him Sam after Sam Houston because Jerry was born in Texas. As it is, we got our 'Sami'! Ironic on Sam H's birthday!
1904 – Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), American author (d. 1991)
All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Wednesday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of Lenten season for Christians. It takes place 46 days before Easter and the day after Shrove Tuesday.
Those who celebrate Ash Wednesday reflect, fast, repent and celebrate. The ashes represent death and repentance and Ash Wednesday services focus on both. In many churches, the ashes are made from the palm branches that are burned from the previous Palm Sunday service.
Following a service or mass, the pastor or priest will invite their congregation to receive the ashes on their forehead. A cross pattern or other similar mark is made.
This solemn day begins a time of meditation, reflection, self-examination, study, and contemplation when Christians consider their own mortality and sinfulness in preparation for Easter.
HOW TO OBSERVE
- Attend an Ash Wednesday service.
- Learn more about the history of Ash Wednesday.
ASH WEDNESDAY HISTORY
The use of ashes during spiritual occasions has ancient non-Christian roots. However, Ash Wednesday and the beliefs that accompany it, date back to the 6th century.
Ash Wednesday FAQ
Q. What kinds of ashes are used for the service?
A. The palms used during the previous year’s Palm Sunday are usually
burned and the ashes are kept and then blessed for use in Ash Wednesday services.
Q. Is this only a Catholic holiday?
A. No. Ash Wednesday services are performed in many churches of the Christian faith.
Q. When may I remove the ashes from my forehead?
A. There is no requirement to leave the ashes on the forehead though many will wear them until evening.
