May 5, 2023

From: Wikipedia

The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, almost always on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of one and a quarter miles (2.0 km) at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57 kilograms) and fillies 121 pounds (55 kilograms).

It is dubbed "The Run for the Roses", stemming from the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is also known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" or "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" because of its approximate duration. It is the first leg of the American Triple Crown, followed by the Preakness Stakes, and then the Belmont Stakes. Of the three Triple Crown races, the Kentucky Derby has the distinction of having been run uninterrupted since its inaugural race in 1875. The race was rescheduled to September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Preakness and Belmont Stakes races had taken hiatuses in 1891–1893 and 1911–1912, respectively. Even with the Olympics and major professional sports leagues canceled at those points, the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont took place during the Great Depression and both World Wars.

You know, I don’t know if people know it, but female jockeys have been competing against male jockeys in the derby since 1904.

From:Kentucky Derby

Women have played an active role in Kentucky Derby history since the turn of the century. In 1904, Mrs. Laska Durnell nominated Elwood to the Kentucky Derby, unbeknownst to her husband, trainer Charles Durnell. The decision was a shrewd one and Elwood won as the longest price in the field of five. Elwood was the first starter and winner owned by a woman, and also the first winner bred by a woman, Mrs. J.B. Prather.

From: WKLY, By: Alex Suckow, May 5, 2023

Louisvill, Ky - A fourth horse was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Friday, bringing the field down to 19. CRK Racing’s horse Skinner has been scratched due to an "elevated temperature," Churchill Downs said.The horse was scratched by trainer John Shirreffs, according to Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stewards.Three other horses were scratched on Thursday: Practical Move, Lord Miles and Continuar.

Kentucky Derby contender Tapit Trice works out at Churchill Downs on Monday morning, April 24, 2023 in Louisville, Ky. The horse is trained by Todd Pletcher

The field is set after four were scratched from the 2023 Kentucky Derby following Monday's post-position draw. With a day until Saturday's Run for the Roses, we have all the latest on the field that is down to 19 horses after the defections of Practical Move, Lord Miles and Continuar on Thursday and Skinner on Friday morning.

Before you place your bets on which horse will win, place and show at the 149th Kentucky Derby, The Courier Journal has compiled everything you need to know about all 19 horses set to run at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The field features some strong contenders. But will anyone pull a Rich Strike and shock the world for a second year in a row?

From: Kentucky Derby

Women

One of the truly unique characteristics of the Kentucky Derby, and its sister event, the Kentucky Oaks, is that they are sports parties that showcase the finest in spring fashions. Both female and male attendees pull out all of the stops when selecting their Kentucky Derby and Oaks apparel.

Men

The Kentucky Derby provides a splendid excuse for men to get just as dressed up and decked out as the ladies! The modern Derby man possesses an unparalleled color palette. Sun-drenched, tropical colors in bold stripes or busy plaid and bright pastels steal the limelight. Although, if you want a more polished look, a classic navy or seersucker blazer is always in style.

From: kids activities.com, By: Rebecca, May 5, 2023

Let’s have some fun with festive ideas to celebrate Happy Cinco de Mayo for kids…and the whole family! Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated on the victory of the Mexican army over France in a France-Mexican war that happened in 1862. We have collected some of our favorite ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with kids!

It's time to celebrate Cinco De Mayo!

The holiday, which is sometimes considered a minor holiday in Mexico, has become widely celebrated here in the U.S. over the years, making for a fun time at bars and restaurants around Tucson. If you're not sure how to celebrate it this year, there's plenty of food, beer, bloody marys, and good old-fashioned family fun happening on Friday, May 5.

There are a few options out there so take a peek if you need help making a decision.

Coincidentally, Cinco de Mayo overlaps with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

I biked, ran, swam, and taught on the big island of Hawaii for 10 consecutive years. While there, I worked for the University of Hawaii for whom I established an outer island teacher Ed program for students K through 12, teachers, and parents. It was multiculturally, a rich world.

From: History, By:Minhae Shim Roth, Apil 25, 2023

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. The AAPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent—including East, Southeast and South Asia—and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, there were about 20.6 million people of Asian or Pacific Islander descent in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, AAPI people are a diverse and growing population that make up about 7 percent of the total U.S. population. AAPI Heritage Month 2023 will take place from Monday, May 1 to Wednesday, May 31.

From: US Department of Defence

The Defense Department pays tribute to the contributions and dedicated service of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, past and present, in defense of the nation during May and throughout the year.

From: National Park Service

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have a rich heritage thousands of years old and have both shaped the history of the United States and had their lives dramatically influenced by moments in its history. Every May during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and throughout the year, the National Park Service and our partners share those histories and the continuing culture thriving in parks and communities today.

I cannot say enough nice things about the Institute of Personal and Transpersonal Knowledge. Dr. Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D., has had a great impact on me and my family. Please visit the Institute of Personal and Transpersonal Knowledge website at haywardfox.com. There you will find insight into yourself and the world around you. Take a deeper dive and read through his writings or follow some of his guided meditations. I can tell you that you will come out with a better understanding of what it is all about - love and communication. I highly recommend subscribing to his newsletter, which you can do right here.

Where is Dr Gulshan this week? We're presenting him as I continue to keep my pinky promise to keep the flock current on the whereabouts of our favorite adventurer. We wish we were with him but we feel so close despite the distance.

This week we have picked up where we left off last week. The red, blue and orange pins in the map below are where he has been in previous weeks, the yellow pins are where he has traveled this last week.

Some of the locations Gulshan has visited so far.

Back hiking in Himalaya after visiting Dehradun, India, located in the Doon Valley on the Foothills of the Himalayas between the Song and Asan rivers. Dehradun is the capital of the state of Uttarakhand, and is also known as the Education Capital of India. 5/3/23

The Ram Jhula (Ram's swing) bridge over the Ganges River outside of Rishikesh in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. 5/3/23

Gulshan on his way to Kedarnath Temple, at the Ram Jhula( Ram's swing) bridge over the Ganges River in Rishikesh, India. The bridge really swings. 5/3/23

Devprayag is a town near New Tehri city in Tehri Garhwal District in the state of Uttarakhand, India, and is where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet forming the Ganges River. 5/3/23

The Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple in the Garhwal Himalayan range at an altitude of around 13000ft. It is roughly 1200 years old and dedicated to Shiva. 5/3/23

Tourists arrive at the Kedarnath Temple helipad. 5/3/23

Pithus carry tourists from the helipad to the temple. 5/3/23

Gulshan at the Kedarnath Temple. 5/3/23

On the way to On the way to Badrinath Temple. 5/3/23

The Magpie campground. 5/3/23

Gulshan outside his tent at the Magpie campground after a cold and rainy night on the way to Badrinath Temple. 5/3/23

Approaching Badrinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. It is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. 5/3/23

On the way to Rudraprayag where the Mandakini River meets the Alaknanda River, which is one of the two major tributaries of the Ganges. Legend states that Rudraprayag is where all of the gods visited and stayed before they went up in the Himalaya, and that head of lord shiva fell in this area. 5/3/23

The view from Gulshan's hotel room in Rudraprayag. The Alaknanda River can be seen in the background. 5/3/23

This week I will be featuring the art of stuffed cabbage around the world with Hungarian stuffed cabbage front and center.

From:La Jolla Light, By:Catharine Kaufman, January 27, 2014

Stuffed cabbage rolls, a blend of sweet, sour and savory flavors, are popping up everywhere from diners and delis to five-star restaurants. They are the new mac-and-cheese, but comfort food with a healthful twist, warming the cockles of your heart, while warding off heart disease. Many countries lay claim to its origins, which accounts for the several interesting riffs on the traditional recipe.

From: Family Cookbook Project

This recipe for Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage - Toltott Kaposzta is from The Seaside Jewish Community Membership Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!

From: Eating Well, By: Kahy Gunst, January 26, 2023

Though traditional stuffed cabbage recipes are made with meat, here Savoy cabbage leaves are stuffed with a combination of rice, mushrooms, onions, garlic and herbs for a healthy vegetarian stuffed cabbage recipe. The stuffed cabbage leaves gently bake in a simple tomato sauce. This easy stuffed cabbage recipe can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.

There are 2 foods that will lower your blood pressure. One is to drink hibiscus tea (2-3 cups/day) and the second is to add ground flax seeds to your diet. 1-2 tablespoons per day. Maybe sprinkled on oatmeal. Also eat berries, beets, and greens, especially arugula.

From: Healthline, By: Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, March 6, 2023

Hibiscus is high in antioxidants and offers many potential benefits. In particular, it may help promote weight loss, reduce the growth of bacteria and cancer cells, and support the health of the heart and liver.

Hibiscus is available as an extract or, more often, a tea. Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea that’s made by steeping parts of the hibiscus plant in boiling water.

It has a tart flavor similar to that of cranberries and can be enjoyed either hot or cold.

From: Healthline, By: Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, January 31, 2022

One serving of flaxseed provides a good amount of protein, fiber, and omega 3 fatty acids. It may help lower the risk of some cancers, help maintain a health weight, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.

With its mild, nutty flavor and crisp, crunchy consistency, flaxseed is a versatile ingredient that can enhance the taste and texture of almost any recipe.

One way to use this seed is by mixing it into my morning smoothie. It also makes an excellent addition to pancake batter, homemade veggie burgers, and even overnight oats.

Line AB shows the current alignment of the Earth’s axis, with respect to the background stars. Line CD shows the alignment of the Earth’s axis in 13 000 years’ time.

From: Explainng Science, September 25, 2020

Many people know that Polaris, the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor (The Little Bear), is also known as the pole star. Indeed, the name Polaris itself was invented in the sixteenth century and is derived from the Latin stella polaris-pole star.

image: NASA

Pippin is on the left, Gimli on the right

In 2008 I was very sad because I had to put my cat Sassy down. A couple weeks later, my Vet from Valley Animal Hospital called and said that a litter of kittens had been abandoned on their doorstep and asked if I wanted to come pick one out. I said yes and picked the only male kitten of the litter. An orange and white tabby with big ears. They said they would call when he was old enough to go home with me, which would be in about 6 weeks. 

A few days before I was to pick up my kitten, the vet called and said there was a problem. I went in immediately thinking he was sick or was going to have special needs. They had me come back to the kennel to show me. They put my kitten in my arms and almost immediately, another kitten in the litter started screaming at the top of her lungs. They explained that they were bonded and if I took her brother, she might stop eating and starve. I called my dad and told him the situation and he agreed that we would take both. At home it was the same thing. If I picked up one or the other, the female would start crying for her brother. They are 14 years old now, and are still bonded. Their names are Gimli (m) and Pippin (f).

Pippin is laying on top of her brother

I'm looking forward to sharing more of your personal stories - oral, written, or otherwise, as we enter our second year. I'd so love to present them to the flock, hit a mailbox below to share your story.

photo: Cita Scott, visit Cita's website

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