Honest—we did not mean to undermine Rachel’s food choices for Lily! Well, maybe Joe did; when it came to food, he could be a little evil. Rachel asked if she could reply to my carrot cake muse and of-course I was delighted to say YES. CARROT CAKE REPLY : Reading Katybeth’s Odd posting about carrot … Continue reading Parenting Choice Undermined!
Month: February 2012
February 9: Toothache Day, Read in the Bathtub Day, Pizza Pie Day, Bagel and Lox Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 9,2012 Updated: February 9, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: The bagel is a lonely roll to eat all by yourself because in order for the true taste to come out you need your family. One to cut the bagels, one to put on the cream cheese and the lox, one … Continue reading February 9: Toothache Day, Read in the Bathtub Day, Pizza Pie Day, Bagel and Lox Day
February 8: Kite Flying Day, Tu B’Shevat, Molasses Bar Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 8,2012 Post Updated: February 8, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball. Jack Lemmon ★~ Kite Flying Day—in the middle of winter!? February is not the ideal kite-flying month if you live in Chicago. True, this … Continue reading February 8: Kite Flying Day, Tu B’Shevat, Molasses Bar Day
February 7: Wave All Your Fingers, Fettuccine Alfredo Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 7, 2012 Post Updated: February 7, 2013 Snow Moon ★~ Today’s Quote: If enough people think of a thing and work hard enough at it, I guess it's pretty nearly bound to happen, wind and weather permitting. Laura Ingalls WIlder ★~ Full Moon - Named “Snow Moon” by Native … Continue reading February 7: Wave All Your Fingers, Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 6: Lame Duck Day, Waitangi Day, Frozen Yogurt Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 6,2012 Post Updated; February 6, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Life begins at forty. Walter B. Pitkin ★~ Lame Duck Day: The phrase lame duck was coined in the 18th century at the London Stock Exchange, to refer to a broker who defaulted on his debts. In the 19th century … Continue reading February 6: Lame Duck Day, Waitangi Day, Frozen Yogurt Day
February 5: Super Bowl, World Nutella Day, Weathercaster Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 5, 2012 Posted updated: February 5, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Weather forecast for tonight: dark. ~George Carlin ★~ Superbowl XLVI: More Americans than ever will celebrate Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, spending a predicted $11 billion — more than ever before — according to a National Retail Federation survey. Nearly … Continue reading February 5: Super Bowl, World Nutella Day, Weathercaster Day
Teen Drama. Act 1. Scene 1.
It is late afternoon. Katybeth is sitting in her blue Honda van in front of the Chicago Waldorf School, waiting to pick up her tenth grader, Cole. Cole enters the van by flinging open the van door, throwing himself into the car, and slamming the door. COLE: (speaking in a very loud, exasperated voice) Mom, … Continue reading Teen Drama. Act 1. Scene 1.
February 3: National Wear Red Day, Carrot Cake Day,
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 3, 2012 Post Updated: February 3, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. Anais Nin ★~ National Wear Red Day: During American Heart Month in February, the American Heart Association will focus on educating women about cardiovascular disease. Put on … Continue reading February 3: National Wear Red Day, Carrot Cake Day,
February 2nd: Candlemas, Ground Hog Day, Crepe Day, Heavenly Hash Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 2,2012 Posted Updated: February 2, 2013 Thank you Mary Lee for the beautiful sunrise in Charlotte! ★~ Today’s Quote: The Snowdrop, in purest white array, first rears her head on Candlemas day. ★~ Candlemas: Today is one of the "cross-quarter" days and marks the midpoint between the winter solstice … Continue reading February 2nd: Candlemas, Ground Hog Day, Crepe Day, Heavenly Hash Day
February 1: Working Naked Day, Serpent Day, Baked Alaska Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 1,2012 Post updated: February 1, 2013 ★~ Welcome February: A time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. - Edith Sitwell ★~ Working Naked Day: Things could get … Continue reading February 1: Working Naked Day, Serpent Day, Baked Alaska Day