Moderator Corner
Welcome to the POD from the MOD!
Here we will discuss all things having to do with the FDDR video feed. We encourage you to submit any questions you may have.
I thought that with the women mostly in the majority on ZIGGY, to get at least one spot to share some Mat words with you and give our Moderators a well deserved day off. LOL
Ahh It’s March—Happy New Year, ancient Romans!
Welcome to the third month of the year—or, if you were born before 150 B.C., the first!
According to the oldest Roman calendars, one year was ten months long, beginning in March and ending in December. It may sound crazy, but you can still see traces of this old system in our modern calendar: because December was the tenth month, it was named for the number ten in Latin (decem), just like September was named for seven (septem). So, what about January and February? They were just two nameless months called “winter,” proving that winter is literally so awful it doesn’t even deserve a spot on the calendar.
March was named for war—and lives up to its title
So, if so many months were named for their Latin numbers, why wasn’t March called… unumber? Firstly, because that sounds ridiculous, and secondly, because the Gods had dibs on it. March was actually named for the Latin Martius—aka Mars, the Roman God of war and a mythical ancestor of the Roman people via his wolf-suckling sons, Romulus and Remus. With the winter frosts melting and the ground becoming fertile for harvest again in the Northern hemisphere, March was historically the perfect month for both farmers to resume farming, and warriors to resume warring.
Incidentally, the Pentagon still seems to agree with this Roman tradition: with the exception of the recent War in Afghanistan, almost all major U.S.-NATO led military operations since the invasion of Vietnam have begun in the month of March. To name a few: Vietnam (initiated March 8, 1965), Iraq (March 20, 2003), and Libya (March 19, 2011) all follow the trend.
MARCH CALENDAR
March 1 As the saying goes, March comes “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” That was certainly true on March 1st, 2007 when a detachment of 170 Swiss infantrymen accidentally invaded neighboring Liechtenstein when they got lost on a training mission. Luckily, after explaining the mistake to Liechtenstein, the Swiss army was given directions and returned home safely.
March 2 NASA astronaut Scott Kelly returned from space after one full year, setting a new record for the longest uninterrupted trip to space.
March 5 Thirsty bros observe Cinco De Marcho, initiating a 12-day drinking regimen for anyone who wishes to “train one’s liver for the closing ceremonies on St. Patrick’s Day.” By the way, this is why we wear green for St. Patrick’s Day.
March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is a day that not only celebrates the achievements of women and the progress made toward women’s rights, but also brings attention to ongoing struggles for equality around the world.
March 13: Daylight saving time begins,
March 14 is the start of Daylight Saving Time, which begins at 2:00 A.M. that day. If your area observes it, don’t forget to “spring forward” and set the clocks one hour ahead, or you may find yourself an hour late to everything but freeing American city-dwellers from the constant refrain of “it’s dark before I even leave work.”
March 14 is also Pi Day, it celebrates the annual occurrence of 3/14 with math jokes, pi-reciting competitions, and (of course) freshly baked pie.
March 15 is the Ides of March! Legend surrounds this ill-fated day. Beware the Ides of March unless you’re a cat. We’ve all heard it uttered, but what does “beware the Ides of March” actually mean? On the Roman calendar, the midpoint of every month was known as the Ides. The Ides of March fell on March 15th. This day was supposed to correlate with the first full moon of the year (remember, winter didn’t count then) and marked by religious ceremonies, but thanks to Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar we know it for another reason. Supposedly, in 44 BC, a seer told Julius Caesar that his downfall would come no later than the Ides of March. Caesar ignored him, and when the fated day rolled around he joked with the seer, “The Ides of March have come.” The seer replied, “aye, Caesar; but not gone.” Caesar continued on to a senate meeting at the Theatre of Pompey and was summarily murdered by as many as 60 conspirators. Ironically, the spot where Caesar was assassinated is protected in today’s Rome as a no-kill cat sanctuary.
March 15 is also Clean Monday. Also called Pure Monday, this day marks the beginning of Great Lent for followers of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church. This day is similar to Ash Wednesday of the Western Church.
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day According to folklore, folks wear a shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day because the saint used its three leaves to explain the Trinity. Also it turns the Chicago River green, and too many livers cirrhosis-damage-brown.
And also on this day in 1973, Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of The Moon” first hits the Billboard Top 200 chart at number 95. A mere 14 years later (736 chart weeks, to be exact), it finally leaves the top 200 for the first time, setting a still-unbroken world record.
March 20 brings about the March equinox—also called the vernal or spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere—marking the beginning of spring.
In the Southern Hemisphere, this date marks the autumnal equinox and the beginning of fall. On this day, the Sun stands directly over Earth’s equator. The sun shines on the equator for the Vernal Equinox, giving us a near 50-50 split of day and night.
March 21 The day Twitter was founded. Founder Jack Dorsey inaugurated the social media site with its profound first tweet: “just setting up my twttr.”
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For all the new subscribers and viewers
FDDR Feeding Detroit is a Private Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization that provides everyday meals, clothing, and more at no cost to our less fortunate in the community and it is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers as well as generous contributions of donors. We do not receive any funding from the county, state, or federal governments. We are 100% funded by Your donations. FDDR keeps helping and serving even in these challenging times. Yes, we are making sure our staff and people we serve are safe and healthy during this challenging time. Any gift to this campaign will allow us to continue to serve the homeless and hungry.
We are committed absolutely to keep serving those who turn to us for help, in this time of need.
Our mission is simple: to feed and help people in need on the streets regardless of their circumstances!
Often we receive the questions
- How can we help FDDR?
- Where can I find help for me and my family?
Here are several websites/places where you will find help with food, housing, and much more. Most services are Michigan related but many are also available in other regions of the USA. We also include how you can help and or support FDDR.
For emergency food assistance, call 2-1-1. If you are unable to reach Michigan 2-1-1 by dialing directly, call the statewide toll-free number: 1-844-875-9211 www.foodpantries.org and www.pantrynet.org are 2 countrywide websites to find a food pantry and or soup kitchens near you. www.homelessshelterdirectory.org The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy. www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/
- Here is a list of Michigan statewide resources to help you and your loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. Help FDDR to keep feeding the hungry! At this moment we see and help more hungry people, and being able to feed them is our number one priority! Cook/sponsor a meal: www.tinyurl.com/FDDRcook Make a monetary donation via check, gift-card, Cash.me/HelpFDDR or www.venmo.com/Help-FDDR to sponsor a meal or operating costs or use any Credit/Debit-card at www.FDDR.org or www.paypal.me/HelpFDDR
Choose and order much-needed items from our ALL NEW Wishlists https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JGX6DJNV8KVH or www.myregistry.com/organization/fddr-feeding-detroit-trenton-mi/1990486
We do NOT accept women's or kid's clothing, only men's. Make sure to check all clothing, if items need to be washed or cleaned we cannot accept them.
Mailing/Drop-off: FDDR 2130 4th Street, Trenton, MI 48183
After a family or business gathering, party or such and there is food left? Do not let it go to waste, donate it to FDDR to help the homeless and hungry. Send a private message: HERE and we can set up a drop-off or pick up. LIKE and FOLLOW our page,
Watch the VIDEOS www.facebook.com/feedingDetroitanddownriver/videos/ or www.youtube.com/FDDR-Feeding-Detroit
Visit our store NOW on www.FDDR.org/online-store to donate towards Pizza/Fastfood-Day (1 pizza feeds 4 people), a meal, water or towards gas for ZIGGY, You even can buy FDDR swag to support FDDR at www.bonfire.com/store/helpfddr/ Share content from FDDR’S timeline on your timeline.
Every day, there is content posted on the FDDR timeline that you can share on your timeline to educate friends and family about FDDR. You will find information about the meals served, the plight of the hungry and homeless, and statistics regarding the hungry and homeless. Just pick the post you want to share and click on the share button. Use the area at the top to personalize your post with a message letting your family and friends know you are part of the FDDR family. It’s your birthday so consider having a fundraiser for FDDR. Facebook has an option for you to have a fundraiser for your favorite charity in lieu of gifts. If you would like to take advantage of this option, look for the post from Facebook (usually a few days before your birthday) that will have all of the details about starting your fundraiser. Make certain to use this time to educate your family and friends about FDDR and how they can help. Use this link to create a fundraiser www.facebook.com/fund/feedingDetroitanddownriver/
Together we make it happen EVERY DAY, pay it forward. Thank you very much for your continuous support!
