"We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now".  This quote, often attributed to Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizes the idea of unity and shared experience despite our differences.  It suggests that while people may have diverse backgrounds, histories, or paths that brought them to a certain point, once they are in that shared situation or context, they are all in it together.  The metaphor of being in the same boat implies that despite individual journeys or pasts, people are now united by a common circumstance or challenge.  It highlights the importance of solidarity, cooperation, and empathy among people, emphasizing that in the face of a common challenge or goal, it is essential to work together regardless of our differences.  Overall, the quote encourages unity, empathy, and understanding among people, emphasizing that despite our varied experiences and backgrounds, we are ultimately interconnected and should work together for the common good.  https://www.quora.com/We-may-have-all-come-on-different-ships-but-we-are-in-the-same-boat-now   

With their unique fan-shaped leaves that turn to a dazzling gold in fall, ginkgo trees appealed to seventeenth-century European botanists and explorers, who collected their seeds in Japan, Korea, and China.  As a result, the tree is now widespread across Europe and North America, as well as Asia, and it appears sporadically in the southern hemisphere as well.  “Ours are different from the ginkgo trees you have in the United States,” Photographer Jimmy Shen says.  “Ours are much more vibrant.  We have a lot of varieties that you don’t have. Yours are mostly imported from Japan.  There is not so much variety.  And you mostly plant the male.  We have the females, because we Chinese eat the nuts.” Ginkgo nuts are toxic, but in China they are cooked and eaten in small quantities as a medicinal plant or health food.  https://lithub.com/in-praise-of-ginkgo-biloba-chinas-ancient-everlasting-tree     

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.  View the BMI tables or use a pictured tool to compute yours at https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm

Japanese Textile Makers Market--part of the Japanese Maker's Market collection--a unique pop-up event celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese textiles.  Sunday, August 11·12-5pm EDT  Resobox  91 East 3rd Street New York, NY 10003  Admission:  Free

Join us for a unique pop-up event celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese textiles.  Discover an exquisite collection of handmade and vintage Japanese textile goods, including kimonos, modern accessories, and sustainable fashion pieces.  This event is perfect for enthusiasts of Japanese culture, fashion, and craftsmanship.  We will showcase Japanese textile handmade and vintage items, including kimonos, modern accessories, and sustainable fashion pieces.  Discover unique collections of items using Japanese textile, such as kimono fabrics.  Japanese snacks will also be available.  This event is over, but you can view beautiful pictures at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japanese-textile-makers-market-tickets-946806382377?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

http://librariansmuse.com.blogspot.com  Issue 2847  August  12, 2024