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In astrology, those born between April 1–19 are Rams of Aries. As the first sign of the zodiac, Arians charge out of the gate with energy, confidence, power, and zeal. As pioneers, Arians are unafraid of the unknown. As eternal optimists, no odds are ever considered insurmountable. Those born between April 20–30 are Bulls of Taurus. Bulls show a steady persistence in endeavors both professional and personal, and after working hard, are not shy
about rewarding themselves for a job well done.
Buddy Ebsen – April 2, 1908
Eddie Murphy – April 3, 1961
Gregory Peck – April 5, 1916
Joseph Pulitzer – April 10, 1847
Loretta Lynn – April 14, 1932
Clarence Darrow – April 18, 1857
Elizabeth II – April 21, 1926
Shirley Temple – April 23, 1928
Carol Burnett – April 26, 1933
Willie Nelson – April 30, 1933
Residents Team Members
2nd Lorraine Rudowski 8th Justine Arellano
10th Rose Nemerow 14th Cresilda Borja
23rd Audrey Ebersol 24th Dycie Powell
26th Mary Gravely 26th Benjamin Afrifa
Hair, Long Beautiful Hair
April Horoscopes and Birthdays
April 2016 Potomac Place Press
Onward and Upward The earliest cave dwellers likely spent many nights looking up at the sky and pondering the stars, the planets, and questioning how humans fit in the universe. Those feelings of wonder and awe have not changed much. April is Global Astronomy Month, and opportunities abound to look heavenward and appreciate the vast beauty of the night sky.
The organization Astronomers Without Borders encourages stargazers across the globe to join their “Global Star Party” on April 16. Watch the sunset and BYOT (Bring Your Own Telescope), but viewing devices aren’t necessary for spying stars, the moon, the Milky Way, or even planets like Mercury, which will be especially visible in mid-April. The group’s philosophy is “One People, One Sky,” and they believe that the action of stargazing reminds us that we are all together on planet Earth, adrift in the universe.
The best viewing spots are the dark places, far from city lights. April 4–10 celebrates International Dark Sky Week and raises awareness of light pollution. We’ve heard of air pollution, but are skies really polluted by artificial light? The International Dark Sky Association values stargazing so much that they fight to reduce artificial light so that all may enjoy star-filled skies. Some towns have even been certified “Dark Sky Communities,” making them some of the best locales for stargazing in the world. These communities include Beverly Shores, Indiana; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Bon Accord, Alberta, Canada.
If nighttime stargazing isn’t your passion, April offers other chances for simply looking skyward. April 14 is Look Up at the Sky Day, and the week of April 24–30 is Sky Awareness Week. Clouds, the sun, a bird, a plane—heck, you might even spy Superman. The heavens have always been a magical place, and you never know what might appear out of thin air unless you look.
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Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair,
Shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen.
The year 1968 was a turbulent time of social and cultural upheaval in the United States. The Viet Cong launched the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. In the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were assassinated. Then on April 29, 1968, the countercultural
musical Hair debuted on Broadway.
Hair marked a radical break from Broadway musical tradition. It was Broadway’s first rock musical. The subject matter threw light on the hippie subculture with many overt references to drugs and sexuality. Indeed, the end of the first act boasted a completely nude scene. To the surprise of many, audiences loved it. Hair became an instant smash. For so many, it finally “Let the Sunshine In.”
Notable Quotable
“People still come up to me and ask me to
sign their records. That’s right, records!
Man, they don’t even make records no
more!”
~ Al Green born April 13,
1946
On April 9, 1882, reknowned showman P.T. Barnum arrived in New York City with the largest spectacle ever to grace his traveling circus. Jumbo the African elephant, weighing 6.5 tons and standing over 11 feet tall, stepped from the British steamship H.M.S. Assyrian Monarch. The massive beast, as gentle and clumsy as a child, instantly endeared himself to audiences. Thanks to Jumbo’s many stunts, such as promenading
Jumbo-Sized
across the Brooklyn Bridge, Barnum’s circus earned the nickname “The Greatest Show on Earth.” You could say Jumbo was the first international animal superstar.
The name Jumbo was a cross between two Swahili words, jumbe meaning “chief,” and jambo meaning “hello.” We can thank Jumbo the elephant for adding the word jumbo to our vocabulary.
Barnum purchased Jumbo from the British
in 1882 for $10,000.
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Hat’s Off Salon will be CLOSED
April 12th-14th and re-open April 15th also
May 17th-19th and re-open May 20th
Thank you in advance!
~Denise
Visit to U.S.
Botanic Garden Conservatory
We will now go to McDonald’s on a monthly basis. Our next Trip to the Golden Arches
is on Thursday, April 7th.