~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 14, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ★~ Flag Day: Oh say does the star spangled banner yet wave! On … Continue reading Flag Day, Pop Goes The Weasel Day, Strawberry Shortcake Day
Month: June 2013
Kitchen Klutzes Of America Day, Sewing Machine Day, Weed Garden Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 13, 2013 Last nights Chicago storm! Thanks to high riser dweller and cute pug owner Kelly ★~ Today’s Quote: There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met. ~ William Yeats ★~Kitchen Klutzes Of America Day: Happy Kitchen Klutz Day to Me. Kitchen Klutzes are usually acquainted … Continue reading Kitchen Klutzes Of America Day, Sewing Machine Day, Weed Garden Day
Red Rose Day, Peanut Butter Cookie Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 12, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: The easiest way to attract a crowd is to let it be known that at a given time and a given place someone is going to attempt something that in the event of failure will mean sudden death. ~ Harry Houdini ★~ Red Rose Day: Red roses … Continue reading Red Rose Day, Peanut Butter Cookie Day
Kamehameha Day, Corn On The Cob Day, German Chocolate Cake Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 11, 2013 ★~ Today's Quote: If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score? Vince Lombardi ★~ Kamehameha Day: Aloha! In Hawaii, today is a public holiday that celebrates Kamehameha the Great—the monarch who established the unified Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. During this time period, Hawaii was the only nation that … Continue reading Kamehameha Day, Corn On The Cob Day, German Chocolate Cake Day
Herb and Spice Day, Iced Tea Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 10, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Beginning: "And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!" Where the Wild Things Are (1963) ★~ Herb and Spice Day: Spices and herbs have been used in foods for centuries. Archeologists estimate that by 50,000 B.C. primitive man had discovered that parts of … Continue reading Herb and Spice Day, Iced Tea Day
Potyucks Part 2 – Devil Eggs
When we last left off, I was making deviled eggs to take to our end of the year school potyuck. All the eggs had been peeled, and I was carefully examining them for dog hair. I strive to cook dog hair free, but when you run a Bed and Biscuit Inn, a dog hair or two … Continue reading Potyucks Part 2 – Devil Eggs
Donald Duck Day, Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day,Tony Awards
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 9, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: "You can always get someone to do your thinking for you." —Gordie Howe after being asked why players always wear a cup, but not always a helmet ★~ Donald Duck Day: Donald Duck is an upbeat Duck with a very short fuse. When he loses his … Continue reading Donald Duck Day, Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day,Tony Awards
Best Friend Day, Name Your Poison Day, Belmont Stakes Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 8, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “One of the finest protections against disappointment is to have a lot going on.” - Alain de Botton ★~ Best Friend Day: As we grow older, more friends become best friends in different ways. There is a childhood best friend that knew you back in … Continue reading Best Friend Day, Name Your Poison Day, Belmont Stakes Day
National Donut Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 7th, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote ~ "Between an optimist and pessimist, the difference is droll. The optimist sees the doughnut, the pessimist the hole!" ~ Oscar Wilde, writer ★~ National Donut Day: [youtube]http://youtu.be/4PoVMwjI2jY[/youtube] In the immortal words of Homer Simpson: "Mmmmm. Donuts." Claim your free donut! ~ Dunkin’ Donuts: Stop by … Continue reading National Donut Day!
Snack Attack and Potyucks
Work in progress. . .... I have been a full participant in every area of my kid’s life. You name the volunteer task and I have done it—cheerfully. In fact, I think my arm pain is directly related to how fast and how furiously I have raised my hand to volunteer. So please don’t … Continue reading Snack Attack and Potyucks