Thank you to all my Odd family Members who contributed to Odd’s collection of Limericks in honor of Edward Lear’s Birthday. There once was a doggie named Melle She was truly the canine from hell She ruined the house and the yard and would bite everyone in sight What became of her I simply … Continue reading Limerick Contributions by My Odd Family!
Month: May 2011
May 12, 2011: Limerick Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 12th, 2011 Today's Quote: There was a young lady of Niger. Who smiled as she rode on a tiger; They returned from the ride With the lady inside, And the smile on the face of the tiger. ★~Today is Limerick Day: Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of the great … Continue reading May 12, 2011: Limerick Day
Walk on Roscoe: Cones and Kisses
Every morning for the last month I have been taking a walk. I always take the same neighborhood route, always take my trusty Rascal, and always wear my ruby red Keens. I find it comforting to walk out the front door and not have to decide if I should turn right or left. I always … Continue reading Walk on Roscoe: Cones and Kisses
May 11, 2011: Twilight Zone Day, Eat Whatever You Want Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 11th, 2011 Posted Updated: May 10, 2012 Today's Quote: The one thing the world will never have enough of is the outrageous." - Salvadore Dali ★~ National Twilight Zone Day: National Twilight Zone Day—it doesn’t correspond to any important Twilight Zone anniversaries, or to Rod Serling’s birthday—but for some … Continue reading May 11, 2011: Twilight Zone Day, Eat Whatever You Want Day
May 10, 2011: Tidy Your Room Day, Shrimp Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 10th, 2011 Updated; May 10, 2012 ★~ Today's Quote: "Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week." - Anon. ★~Tidy Up Day: I met a little dusty gnome. He said it’s time to clean our room. Round. Round. Round. Whish. Whish. Whish. Time to clean our room! This gentle … Continue reading May 10, 2011: Tidy Your Room Day, Shrimp Day!
Granny Oddity-Socksperson for Single Socks
May 9, 2011: Drink Coke Day! Lost Sock Memorial Day! Butterscotch Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 9th, 2011 ★~ Today's Quote: Always be a little kinder than necessary. James M. Barrie ★~ Drink a Coke: Yesterday was the official Have a Coke Day. Showing sensitivity to Mother’s Day, I made the unselfish decision to postpone sharing much about this oh-so-very-important holiday until today. Coke, how do … Continue reading May 9, 2011: Drink Coke Day! Lost Sock Memorial Day! Butterscotch Day!
Taking the Lid off the Sun
Taking the Lid off the Sun is a blog written by my friend, Alexis Ahrens: a passionate educator, compassionate teacher, and mother of a little boy who both delights and challenges his mother. This year, Alexis went back to teaching full-time at an alternative school. Her blog posts provide us with a glimpse into her … Continue reading Taking the Lid off the Sun
May 7, 2011: Kentucky Derby, Leg of Lamb, Astronomy
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 7th, 2011 Post updated May 7, 2012 ★~Today's Quote: When the fight begins within himself, a man's worth something." Robert Browning ★~ Kentucky Derby Day! The Kentucky Derby has been called "the most exciting two minutes in sport.” and has become America's original, extravagant springtime sports party. So place your Derby … Continue reading May 7, 2011: Kentucky Derby, Leg of Lamb, Astronomy
Kentucky Derby–Place Your Bets!
Kentucky Derby Update; Betting is closed. The final Pot: $200.00. View the comments for Hat entries--that will remain open. A Blind drawing will be held at the end of the race for the best hat prize. If I am shot and thrown into the Chicago River for over-stepping the Chicago bookie boundaries, leaving Cole … Continue reading Kentucky Derby–Place Your Bets!