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Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
Sat Sep 17, 2016, 05:18 AM Sep 2016

Daily Holidays September 17

Constitution Day Constitution Day falls on 17th September, the anniversary of the official signing of the US constitution in 1787. The document stood as the result of tireless work and compromise between the delegates of the Constitutional Convention – basically to bring about an agreement between the states which would allow a central government the power to enforce its decisions and allow the USA to stand as an international force, while maintaining a reasonable level of independence within the separate states. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/constitution-day/

Apple Dumpling Day With their origins as a humble peasant dish from the colder European climates of England, Bavaria and Austria, apple dumplings have crossed the Atlantic and spread their sweet smell to the New World. Over the centuries, they have become an internationally loved treat found in many grandmothers’ cookbooks and certainly worth of their own day of celebration. Originally, apple dumplings used to be boiled and steamed, and the word itself comes from German dampf, meaning steam. Nowadays, this aromatic dish is typically baked and stuffed with spiced and sweetened Granny Smith apples, previously cored and peeled. The crucial spice is cinnamon, though nutmeg and lemon zest are popular as well. People across Europe and Northern America bake the dumplings for dessert all the time during the apple harvest season, but they also enjoy them year round using dried apples if necessary. Revisit the smells of your childhood and celebrate the Apple Dumpling Day by serving this rustic treat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drenched in decadent caramel sauce. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/apple-dumpling-day/

Country Music Day Country music is one of the most popular types of music in the world and this special type of music originated in the USA. International Country Music Day was established in the 1950s and is held each year on September 17th. On this special day country music festivals are held at various venues around the world. Lovers of country music gather to listen to live music acts while drinking and dancing. Line dancing is popular during International Country Music Day and competitions are often held to determine the best dancers. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/international-country-music-day/

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Daily Holidays September 17 (Original Post) Sherman A1 Sep 2016 OP
Constitution Day! pinboy3niner Sep 2016 #1
Second that sarge43 Sep 2016 #2
Ugh, I can't stand country music bigwillq Sep 2016 #3
Same here! Sherman A1 Sep 2016 #4
Eww bigwillq Sep 2016 #5
Country music ain't too fond of you, either pinboy3niner Sep 2016 #6
Oh, I'm sure bigwillq Sep 2016 #7
You may change your tune when you hear the 3 new songs about you nearing release pinboy3niner Sep 2016 #8
Even unarmed bureaucrats swear to protect and defend... malthaussen Sep 2016 #9
There are many ways to uphold the Constitution, as you know pinboy3niner Sep 2016 #11
It was kind of funny... malthaussen Sep 2016 #12
Good for you! pinboy3niner Sep 2016 #13
Apple Dumplings... yummm! femmocrat Sep 2016 #10

malthaussen

(17,066 posts)
9. Even unarmed bureaucrats swear to protect and defend...
Sat Sep 17, 2016, 09:26 AM
Sep 2016

... which I always found kind of odd. As a temp for the Census Bureau, I took and administered the oath/affirmation to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. What was I expected to do, require them to fill out a Long-Form census?

-- Mal

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
11. There are many ways to uphold the Constitution, as you know
Sat Sep 17, 2016, 09:37 AM
Sep 2016

But they gave you that special federal temp employee training just in case things got rough...




malthaussen

(17,066 posts)
12. It was kind of funny...
Sat Sep 17, 2016, 09:50 AM
Sep 2016

... in 1990, when I first worked for them, the oath did not include the parenthetical "or affirm" that is standard. Since I'm in SE PA, with a Friend's Meetinghouse on every corner, a number of Friends were perturbed at being expected to swear an oath, which is against their testimony. When I administered the oath in '90, I added (without any authority whatsoever, you understand), "Those of you who are Friends may make affirmation rather than swear." I also informed the higher-ups that there was a lacuna in their oath. (I thought it was strange, then, since Friends have been affirming for centuries, it is an accepted part of being called as a witness in a trial, and the military version of the oath contains the affirmation).

Come 2000, I decided to work for them again, and when I took the oath the affirmation had been added. Not that I think my little memo had anything to do with it. I still don't know why the affirmation was missing in 1990.

-- Mal

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
13. Good for you!
Sat Sep 17, 2016, 10:10 AM
Sep 2016

Some notions of 'common sense' are pretty whacko, but there are things that boil down to real common sense.

I've known several guys who were conscientious obectors who served in the U.S. Army in war. They were combat medics (and all highly decorated) because the military gave them the option of serving in a "noncombatant" role.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
10. Apple Dumplings... yummm!
Sat Sep 17, 2016, 09:33 AM
Sep 2016


My mom used to make them. They were so delicious, still warm from the oven with whipped cream.

For your amusement, pure comedy gold!
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