the DAISY
New Sociables symbol: Daisy
New Sociables colors: Green and yellow
Daisy Bell
(Bicycle Built for Two)
Written in 1892 by Harry Dacre after his immigration to the United States. When he arrived he had to pay import duty on his bicycle. A friend commented that it was lucky he didn’t bring a bicycle built for two, he’d have to pay double duty. Harry liked the term so well, he composed lyrics around it.
1961: Bell Labs conducts the first demonstration of computer speech synthesis. The IBM 7090 was programmed to sing “Daisy Bell”.
1968: Arthur Clarke, author, witnessed a demonstration at IBM in 1962 and referred to it in his novel and film
2001: A Space Odyssey
in which HAL 9000 computer sings “Daisy Bell” during its gradual deactivation.
Ups - a - daisy !
Oops - a - daisy !
Whoops - a - daisy !
Idiom born out of the origin of
the word daisy - day’s eye - because
it wakes up each morning, fresh and
ready for another day with new hope,
new energy, new beginning.
The expression is especially used with
children who fall or may falter is some way to encourage them to get up and
start again.
Fresh as a daisy
crackling
boisterous
rejuvenated
frolicsome
energized
Which best describes you as a
New Sociables gal ?Idiom alludes to a daisy reopening in the morning or maybe to its welcoming appearance each spring. The use of daisies in literature has been in use since the 14th century with Chaucer.
alive
frisky
zesty
ablaze
Pushin’ up daisies
While this may sound like a new exercise to add to your workout routine or that you’ve taken up gardening as a hobby, it actually refers to the ultimate life transition. A body buried under a meadow of daisies “stems” from merry old England since the 1800s, but became more commonplace during World
War I.
On the Battlefield
During ancient Roman time, army field surgeons gathered daisies, extracted the plant juice, and soaked bandages before applying to battle wounds. (1)
A remarkable recommendation described in a medical manuscript on a clay tablet from the Mesopotamian culture (2200 BC) states:
“Pound together fur turpentine, pine turpentine, tamarisk, daisy, inninnu (barley) flour; mix in milk and beer, spread on the skin, bind him and he shall recover.” (2, 3)
Medicinal Uses
Other uses of bellis perennis over the centuries and even today:
muscle spasms
cough suppressant
rheumatism
arthritis
liver disorders
kidney disorders
painkiller
cancer research
HIV therapy research
acne treatment
insect repellant
listless children
reduces bruises
scurvy treatment
skin softener
digestive aid
blood purifier (4)
dægeseage = day’s eye
Old English
New Sociables has many opportunities each month to awaken your
“day’s eye”
A common and powerful symbol
the daisy’s delicate petals represent
new beginnings
In contrast to other flowers,
the daisy’s humble, enduring nature
symbolizes the beauty found in
ordinary things
and the strength to face
life’s challenges.