Rabbit Rabbit! Reminder! It’s the end of the October and you know what that means….the first words out of your mouth on the first day of November must be “rabbit, rabbit”. This is doubly important if your birthday occurs this month. Saying “Rabbit, rabbit” will ensure a month full of good luck! Origins and history: … Continue reading Rabbit Rabbit! Reminder!
Month: October 2013
Halloween Costume Fun
Halloween 1997: Cole was King Cole Halloween 2013: Fast forward 17 years, my son walks out the door as a blond from Denmark "twining" a classmate in the 11th grade. Aja did not know she was going to be Halloween twined by Cole who "borrowed her sweater," add a magenta scarf, pair of … Continue reading Halloween Costume Fun
Mischief Night, Create A Great Funeral Day, Candy Corn Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 30, 2013 Posted Updated: October 30, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Now let it work. Mischief, thou art afoot. Take thou what course thou wilt.” ― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar ★~ Mischief Night: The eve before Halloween is a time to run amok and perform some harmless pranks. A little … Continue reading Mischief Night, Create A Great Funeral Day, Candy Corn Day
National Cat Day, Hermit Day, Oatmeal Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 29, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: "Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this." - Anonymous ★~ National Cat Day: “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” Charles Dickens once mused. Cats are one of the most beloved human companions of all time. … Continue reading National Cat Day, Hermit Day, Oatmeal Day
Global Champaign Day, Wild Food Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 28, 2013 (In case you were wondering....) ★~ Today’s Quote: “Don't compare yourself with anyone in this world...if you do so, you are insulting yourself.” ― Bill Gates ★~ Global Champaign Day: Pop open a bottle of the bubbly, and celebrate Champagnes awesomeness. Can't we all use a little more … Continue reading Global Champaign Day, Wild Food Day
Mother-In-Law Day, American Beer Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 27, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not. ~ Fran Lebowitz ★~ Mother-In-Law Day: An occasion to honor your mother-in-law for their contributions to your family and for their good humor in enduring bad jokes. ★~ … Continue reading Mother-In-Law Day, American Beer Day
Peanut Butter: Sticky Review
Peanut Butter Have you ever been to Costco or Sam’s Membership Club, optimistically sampled something, and then, after the first bite, you’re convinced the seemingly friendly sample lady is part of a larger plot to kill you? Why else would she be standing their luring you toward her with free samples of a product … Continue reading Peanut Butter: Sticky Review
Sourest Day, Greasy Food Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 25, 2013 ★~Today’s Quote: “There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” ― Bill Watterson ★~ Sourest Day: To emphasize the balance of things in nature. A day for sour (Sauer) people. If you got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, congratulations! You are … Continue reading Sourest Day, Greasy Food Day
Punk Day, Bologna, Good and Plenty Candy Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 24, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: We're not going to outgrow our need for information. Seth Godin ★~ Punk Day: Throw on a British/Irish punk accent, dress like a punk rocker, and go forth and punk. Being punk means being bold, unique, and original. Crank up the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, … Continue reading Punk Day, Bologna, Good and Plenty Candy Day
Affordable Care Act: Talk Does Not Cook Rice
No Thank you..... The Affordable Care Act (ACA) became a topic of conversation last night while I was chatting with friends. It’s a conversation that makes me antsy, as I wonder how we can trust a government with our health care system when it shuts down for 16 days because its members cannot work together. … Continue reading Affordable Care Act: Talk Does Not Cook Rice