Give Us This Day Our Daily Thread March 1st - March 31st 2026

[TootsieFootsie]

DBM

 

[Dotta]

20 March

Spring Equinox

https://twitter.com/x/status/2034933466375070110

I'm promised... Peace of Mind
Phew!
Not bad, eh???

But then...
I'm usually at peace hehehe
Oh well ...

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Today, 21st March in Australia is our Autumn Equinox.
It's 1.22am here so another 20 something minutes and the Autumn Equinox begins.

What Does The Autumn Equinox Mean For Australia?

The autumn equinox is approaching in Australia. From the solar events to the spiritual meaning, here's what you need to know.

www.elle.com.au

What Does The Autumn Equinox Mean For Australia?​

Winter is coming

• The autumn equinox will arrive on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Australia.
• In the days following the equinox, night and day are of almost exactly the same length.
• The equinox has been marked by spiritual and cultural traditions throughout history.

When Is The Autumn Equinox In Australia?
This year the autumnal equinox falls on Saturday, March 21 at 1:46am AEDT.

What Is The Autumn Equinox?
There are two equinoxes each year: one in March and another in September.
Each marks a specific astronomical moment — not the start of a season, as you might assume — when the sun crosses what is referred to as the celestial equator, hovering directly above the Earth’s equator in space.

Usually, the Earth’s axis is tilted either towards or away from the sun, which causes the variance in daylight hours experienced across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Following the March equinox, the sun moves towards the Northern Hemisphere, meaning spring begins in countries like the US while autumn kicks off in the Southern Hemisphere.

As the nights gradually grow longer here, we also move towards the end of daylight saving, which concludes on the first Sunday of April.

The word “equinox” comes from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, meaning “night.”

What makes the equinox particularly interesting is that for a brief stretch of days around the date, day and night are of nearly equal length.
The days on which they are exactly the same are called the “equilux” — this year falling between March 23 and March 29.

As we move into April, nights will slowly grow longer, a process that culminates at the Winter Solstice on June 21, when days begin to lengthen again and we start quietly anticipating summer.

 

[Sweeper2000]

If winter starts here what kind of temps are you expecting? Just got back from being camping in the south west of the UK. 2 degrees some nights but been nice really

 

[Dotta]

21 March



SPRING is here!!! Welcome!!!

"Spring - a warmer wind blows,
Spring - we grow younger again
Spring, spring around us!!!

Lilacs are blooming
Lark is singing
Trees are shooting out buds

Everything blossoms around us
And we are blooming too!"



Lalalalala
I'm singing this^^^^Polish song about Spring - WIOSNA

WIOSNA!!!

 

[Dotta]

Goodbye Winter!!! Brrrr....

Ciao, Ciao!!!

 

[GatorsNorth]

Goodbye Winter!!! Brrrr....

Ciao, Ciao!!!

Wow!

 

[Dotta]

22 March

World Water Day

Celebrated since 1993,
it aims to raise awareness
of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water.

Water is treasure - don't waste it

Every Effort Counts!!!

 

[Dotta]

23 March

World Meteorological Day

World Meteorological Organization
commemorates
the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950.

The Day highlights the contribution of meteorological and hydrological services
to the safety and well-being of human societies.

The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate or water-related issues.



"Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow"

World Meteorological Day 2026 - 23 March

wmo.int

 

[tricia]

Today, 21st March in Australia is our Autumn Equinox.
It's 1.22am here so another 20 something minutes and the Autumn Equinox begins.

What Does The Autumn Equinox Mean For Australia?

The autumn equinox is approaching in Australia. From the solar events to the spiritual meaning, here's what you need to know.

www.elle.com.au

What Does The Autumn Equinox Mean For Australia?​

Winter is coming

• The autumn equinox will arrive on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Australia.
• In the days following the equinox, night and day are of almost exactly the same length.
• The equinox has been marked by spiritual and cultural traditions throughout history.

When Is The Autumn Equinox In Australia?
This year the autumnal equinox falls on Saturday, March 21 at 1:46am AEDT.

What Is The Autumn Equinox?
There are two equinoxes each year: one in March and another in September.
Each marks a specific astronomical moment — not the start of a season, as you might assume — when the sun crosses what is referred to as the celestial equator, hovering directly above the Earth’s equator in space.

Usually, the Earth’s axis is tilted either towards or away from the sun, which causes the variance in daylight hours experienced across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Following the March equinox, the sun moves towards the Northern Hemisphere, meaning spring begins in countries like the US while autumn kicks off in the Southern Hemisphere.

As the nights gradually grow longer here, we also move towards the end of daylight saving, which concludes on the first Sunday of April.

The word “equinox” comes from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, meaning “night.”

What makes the equinox particularly interesting is that for a brief stretch of days around the date, day and night are of nearly equal length.
The days on which they are exactly the same are called the “equilux” — this year falling between March 23 and March 29.

As we move into April, nights will slowly grow longer, a process that culminates at the Winter Solstice on June 21, when days begin to lengthen again and we start quietly anticipating summer.

Thank you @TootsieFootsie I appreciate this info.

 

[tricia]

23 March

World Meteorological Day

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World Meteorological Organization
commemorates
the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950.

The Day highlights the contribution of meteorological and hydrological services
to the safety and well-being of human societies.

The themes chosen for World Meteorological TheDay reflect topical weather, climate or water-related issues.

"Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow"

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World Meteorological Day 2026 - 23 March

wmo.int

@Dotta thanks. Very interesting.

 

[tricia]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD
MONDAY MARCH 23rd 2026
​

Today we are going to learn about the origin of O.K. OK?
It is very strange.

“OK” originally stood for “oll korrect”
…which was a deliberate misspelling of “all correct.”

---

How it started​

First recorded use of OK in the Boston Morning Post


In the late 1830s, there was a brief fad—especially among young writers and newspaper editors—to create humorous abbreviations based on misspelled phrases.

Examples from the time included:

• “KY” = “know yuse” (no use)
• “OW” = “oll wright” (all right)

On March 23, 1839, the Boston Morning Post printed “O.K.” for “oll korrect” as a joke.

Most of these abbreviations disappeared quickly…
but “OK” stuck.

---

Why “OK” became huge​

It didn’t just survive—it exploded—because of politics:

Martin Van Buren's 1840 presidential campaign

• President Martin Van Buren was nicknamed “Old Kinderhook” (he was from Kinderhook, New York).
• His supporters formed “OK Clubs.”
• They used “OK” as a slogan meaning everything was good, approved, or on track.

That campaign gave “OK” massive national exposure—and it never went away.

---

What it means today​

Even though it started as a joke, “OK” evolved to mean:

• All correct
• Approved
• Acceptable
• Fine / good

Bottom line​

“OK” is basically:

• A 19th-century inside joke
• That got picked up by a presidential campaign
• And turned into one of the most widely used words on Earth

And there is your useless but very slightly interesting bit of information for March 23rd 2026

Tricia

 

[Megnut]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD
MONDAY MARCH 23rd 2026
​

Today we are going to learn about the origin of O.K. OK?
It is very strange.

“OK” originally stood for “oll korrect”
…which was a deliberate misspelling of “all correct.”

---

How it started​

First recorded use of OK in the Boston Morning Post


In the late 1830s, there was a brief fad—especially among young writers and newspaper editors—to create humorous abbreviations based on misspelled phrases.

Examples from the time included:

• “KY” = “know yuse” (no use)
• “OW” = “oll wright” (all right)

On March 23, 1839, the Boston Morning Post printed “O.K.” for “oll korrect” as a joke.

Most of these abbreviations disappeared quickly…
but “OK” stuck.

---

Why “OK” became huge​

It didn’t just survive—it exploded—because of politics:

Martin Van Buren's 1840 presidential campaign

• President Martin Van Buren was nicknamed “Old Kinderhook” (he was from Kinderhook, New York).
• His supporters formed “OK Clubs.”
• They used “OK” as a slogan meaning everything was good, approved, or on track.

That campaign gave “OK” massive national exposure—and it never went away.

---

What it means today​

Even though it started as a joke, “OK” evolved to mean:

• All correct
• Approved
• Acceptable
• Fine / good

Bottom line​

“OK” is basically:

• A 19th-century inside joke
• That got picked up by a presidential campaign
• And turned into one of the most widely used words on Earth

And there is your useless but very slightly interesting bit of information for March 23rd 2026

Tricia

Incoming rhetorical question --

Okay and oll wright, that's all well and good but then what do snafu and her uglier stepsister S.T.F.U. mean?

Asking for a friend.

[Getting out my Swear Jar in case you answer, @tricia ]



I guess shorthand is nothing new. Every generation, every genre, very community. IMO JMO MOO and all that!

 

[Dotta]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD
MONDAY MARCH 23rd 2026
​

Today we are going to learn about the origin of O.K. OK?
It is very strange.

“OK” originally stood for “oll korrect”
…which was a deliberate misspelling of “all correct.”

---

How it started​

First recorded use of OK in the Boston Morning Post


In the late 1830s, there was a brief fad—especially among young writers and newspaper editors—to create humorous abbreviations based on misspelled phrases.

Examples from the time included:

• “KY” = “know yuse” (no use)
• “OW” = “oll wright” (all right)

On March 23, 1839, the Boston Morning Post printed “O.K.” for “oll korrect” as a joke.

Most of these abbreviations disappeared quickly…
but “OK” stuck.

---

Why “OK” became huge​

It didn’t just survive—it exploded—because of politics:

Martin Van Buren's 1840 presidential campaign

• President Martin Van Buren was nicknamed “Old Kinderhook” (he was from Kinderhook, New York).
• His supporters formed “OK Clubs.”
• They used “OK” as a slogan meaning everything was good, approved, or on track.

That campaign gave “OK” massive national exposure—and it never went away.

---

What it means today​

Even though it started as a joke, “OK” evolved to mean:

• All correct
• Approved
• Acceptable
• Fine / good

Bottom line​

“OK” is basically:

• A 19th-century inside joke
• That got picked up by a presidential campaign
• And turned into one of the most widely used words on Earth

And there is your useless but very slightly interesting bit of information for March 23rd 2026

Tricia

In my country - Poland - "OK" evolved into "Oki"
Pronounced {okee}

"OK” pronounced {okei}
is neutral, formal or even casual
(it means agreement, but without emotions),
while “oki” is more casual, friendly, “sweet” and suggests enthusiastic agreement.

Both OK and Oki are very popular here,
they settled comfortably into Polish language

 

[Sweeper2000]

In my country - Poland - "OK" evolved into "Oki"
Pronounced {okee}

"OK” pronounced {okei}
is neutral, formal or even casual
(it means agreement, but without emotions),
while “oki” is more casual, friendly, “sweet” and suggests enthusiastic agreement.

Both OK and Oki are very popular here.

Okily dokilee

 

[Dotta]

Okily dokilee

Okey dokey

 

[HockeyMomDiva]

Incoming rhetorical question --

Okay and oll wright, that's all well and good but then what do snafu and her uglier stepsister S.T.F.U. mean?

Asking for a friend.

[Getting out my Swear Jar in case you answer, @tricia ]



I guess shorthand is nothing new. Every generation, every genre, very community. IMO JMO MOO and all that!

I came across a funny meme regarding the abbreviations we use. Rather than swear words, the Italian version is….

LMAO = love me an olive
LOL = lots of lasagna
ROFL = ravioli or flavorful linguine
BRB = breadsticks rock, bro
WTF = where’s the fettuccine
STFU = some tiramisu for us

 

[Dotta]

At school

CLASS - Come Late And Start Sleeping

 

[Alyce]

Harry Houdini born March 24, 1874, Budapest
died October 31, 1926, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.)
was an American magician noted for his sensational escape acts

Houdini was the son of a rabbi who emigrated from Hungary to the United States and settled in Appleton, Wisconsin. He became a trapeze performer in circuses at an early age, and, after settling in New York City in 1882, he performed in vaudeville shows there without much success. In 1894 he was married to Wilhelmina Rahner, who thereafter as Beatrice Houdini served as his stage assistant.
From about 1900 Houdini began to earn an international reputation for his daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, and handcuffs and from various locked containers ranging from milk cans to coffins to prison cells. In a typical act he was shackled with chains and placed in a box that was locked, roped, and weighted. The box was submerged from a boat, to which he returned after freeing himself underwater.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harry-Houdini

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Ok we now know the origins of OK, but what about "A OK" ??

Does the A mean "all"