Homeless. The wetness of my pocket dollar. Tented shelter. It's often said that "Chicago is a city of neighborhoods." This may seem redundant—isn't every city a city of neighborhoods? But Chicago really is a big, wonderful combination of unique enclaves. There is a neighborhood for everyone! And the housing ranges from modest to opulent to … Continue reading Homeless: The wetness of my pocket dollar
my odd family
Dog Day, Cherry Popsicle Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 26, 2015 Kitkat and my favorite nut ★~ Today’s Quote: A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won't be too bad. Robert Wagner ★~ National Dog Day: Happy Dog Day! This Howladay supports all breeds and varieties of dogs and … Continue reading Dog Day, Cherry Popsicle Day
Coke We Will Always Be Friends
The hint has been in the air, but I haven’t really known how to put it into words. We’ve been together so long and have been through so much together. It’s been the first thing I’ve reached for in the morning and has kept me company into the wee hours. We’ve been together through better … Continue reading Coke We Will Always Be Friends
Presidential Jokes, Raspberry Tarts
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 11, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: ''My esteem in this country has gone up substantially. It is very nice now when people wave at me, they use all their fingers.” —Jimmy Carter ★~ Presidential Joke Day [youtube]http://youtu.be/wgSSRE27GQ0[/youtube] We often think of American presidents as butts of jokes, the muses for mockery, and … Continue reading Presidential Jokes, Raspberry Tarts
Hoarding Cats – Neighborhood Reality
Hoarding: A person who has a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A hoarder accumulates an excessive amount of items, regardless of their sentimental or monetary value. The word “hoarder” makes me itch. The idea of hoarding makes me queasy. I don’t even like plates with … Continue reading Hoarding Cats – Neighborhood Reality
BallPoint Pen Day, Ice Tea Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 10, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: “There should be a place where only the things you want to happen, happen” ― Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are ★~ Ball Point Pen Day In 1943, brothers Laszlo and Georg Bíró filed a patent for what's now one of the world's most … Continue reading BallPoint Pen Day, Ice Tea Day
Bonza Bottler Day, Yo-Yo Day, Gardening Exercise Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 6, 2015 ★~Today’s Quote: Life is like a Yo-Yo…sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down, and sometimes you just get all tangled up in the elf’s string. ~ Life ★~Bonza Bottler Day: Whenever the number of the day is the same as the number of the month – like today, which … Continue reading Bonza Bottler Day, Yo-Yo Day, Gardening Exercise Day
Odd Will Be Back
Odd will resume its regular posting schedule in April. The need to indulge in sleep is the primary reason for my sporadic posting. So dull. But, I'll be back to make up for all those missed holidays and to share the various and sundry that makes up our riveting Odd life. Can't wait, can you? … Continue reading Odd Will Be Back
Australia Day, Bubble Wrap Day, Peanut Brittle Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 26, 2015 ★~ Monday Motivation: ★~ Australian Day: [youtube]http://youtu.be/CHP9NuZNjbI[/youtube] On January 26, 1788, the 11 ships of Great Britain’s First Fleet arrived at Port Jackson, which now contains Sydney Harbor. The First Fleet was led by Captain Arthur Philip, who established the Colony of New South Wales, the first penal … Continue reading Australia Day, Bubble Wrap Day, Peanut Brittle Day