The Chicken Coop

I am a paper crafter. I've been playing with paper, and cutting and pasting for many years now and I still just love it. I teach classes each month and would love to have you.
You can find me at MyRedHen.blogspot.com and on Pinterest
or email me at MyRedHen4@yahoo.com
I'd love to hear from you.
Every now and then I have some cards or little treats available for sale that may be seen here.
My blog also contains my personal posts. Ignore them if you like, but you may get a kick out of them. Maybe my girls will read them one day and get insights into the inner workings of an old woman's brain....Scary Thought!
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Thursday, June 22, 2023

National Kissing Day

 Today in National Kissing Day. 💋 

I'll be able to celebrate this one soon as my granddaughter is coming over for a while and grandbabie kisses 💋 are the best!!

No matter which type of kiss you prefer, Kissing Day is the perfect time of year to celebrate this simple but powerful gesture. From French kissing, a formal kiss on the cheek, to a kiss hello and a kiss goodbye — kissing is an age-old practice with significance that extends far beyond just romance. If we go back in time, we can thank the Romans for the widespread practice of kissing. They described kissing in three forms: the osculum (a friendly peck on the cheek), the basium (a loving kiss on the lips), and the savium (the most passionate of kisses on the mouth). To them when, where, and how you kissed someone was an important indicator of social status.

The term “French kiss” was most likely coined by American and British servicemen in France during World War I who noticed that Gallic women were more open to employing the passionate technique than their American and British counterparts.

Kissing Day itself is not only about kissing your significant other, but to bring people closer in general. The main idea behind it was that so many people to have forgotten the simple pleasures associated with kissing for kissing’s sake, as opposed to kissing as mere social formality. Kissing can be an enjoyable experience in and of itself and is an expression of love.

The art of kissing transcends cultural norms. No matter which country or customs kissing is celebrated as an enjoyable activity. Whether it is an affectionate peck on the cheek, or a deep, passionate kiss shared between lovers, Kissing Day is all about expressing love through kisses. 

Here's some good news. Turns out that kissing is heathy for you and even burns calories. French kissing engages all 34 muscles in the face, whereas a simple pucker kiss only involves two. Who needs the gym when a make-out session will get our hearts racing and our muscles working? Kissing also makes us happy and relieves stress. It serves as a natural relaxer that makes us feel happy and at peace. By stimulating our brain to release feel-good chemicals, kissing makes us feel both calm and excited at the same time. So in other words, it's no wonder I'm overweight and stressed. Just another reason I need to find my new rich boyfriend!

When lips meet and hearts flutter, the world feels like it's spinning in slow motion, and for a moment, nothing else matters.

I would love to make a special card to share today but I simply don't have time so I'll share this valentine card that I had already made. 



Have a great day ladies and accept this big virtual kiss from me. 


 






Thursday, June 8, 2023

National Best Friends Day

 

Today is Best Friends Day!

Whether they’re near or far, old or new, best friends help to carry us through our lives. This is a special time to tell them how much we appreciate them. Life wouldn’t be the same without best friends. They’re the ones that can be counted on to be there at a moment’s notice. The ones who love, laugh, support, and cherish – in both good and bad times.

We have our own country to thank for this lighthearted holiday. In 1935, the U.S. Congress gathered to devote a day each year in tribute to close friends. They chose June 8, which is usually a balmy day in all regions of the country—perfect for outdoor activities. Since then, many other countries have adopted the practice. Some even throw festivals to celebrate their chosen family.

Friendships are an indestructible bond that join people together in beautiful ways. Celebrating best friends day is just one way to acknowledge your awesome sidekick and show them how much you love them, so take a moment to think about that one important person who is there by your side no matter what. They are the person you want to go on vacation with, you turn to them when you are having trouble with relationships and you always want to share secrets with. They are the Batman to your Robin, the sugar to your spice, and the sand to your sea! Who is that person for you? Chances are that person that springs to mind first and foremost is most definitely your best friend.

I've texted mine. Now who is yours?