~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 13, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “When a ball dreams, it dreams it's a frisbee.” ― Stancil Johnson ★~Rubber Ducky Day: (Map of Where 29,000 Rubber Duckies Made Landfall After Falling off a Cargo Ship in the Middle of the Pacific Ocean) Rubber ducks have been around since the rise … Continue reading Rubber Ducky Day, Peach Melba Day
Month: January 2014
Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man Day, Curried Chicken Day, Marzipan Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 12, 2014 ★~Today's Quote: “And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!” ― Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are ★~ Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man Day: Dionysus, a Greek god born from the thigh of Zeus is often celebrated in January. He is the god of wine and … Continue reading Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man Day, Curried Chicken Day, Marzipan Day
Puddle Day, Milk Day, Hot Toddy Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 11,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” E. E. Cummings ★~Puddle Day: No problem celebrating Puddle Day in Chicago where the temps have hit 40 degrees, and 18 inches of accumulated snow is melting at record speed. We can offer slushy puddles, puddle with drifting icebergs, and … Continue reading Puddle Day, Milk Day, Hot Toddy Day
Make Lots Of Memories
Memories Over the holidays, Cole and I were pulling the three (yes, three) toddler-size elves out of their storage boxes when one of, Dearly Departed, Joe’s index cards came out of the last elf’s box. The handwritten note card was titled “Silence” and featured a quote by Kafka. I remarked to Cole that his dad … Continue reading Make Lots Of Memories
Houseplant Appreciation Day, Peculiar People Day, Cut Energy Cost Day, Bittersweet Chocolate Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 10,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: The ultimate goal of the educational system is to shift to the individual the burden of pursing his own education. This will not be a widely shared pursuit until we get over our odd conviction that education is what goes on in school buildings … Continue reading Houseplant Appreciation Day, Peculiar People Day, Cut Energy Cost Day, Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Static Electricity Day, Play God Day, Apricot Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 9, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: The Two-Minute Rule: If you see something that needs doing, and it can be completed within two minutes, do it immediately. (quoted by many) ★~ Static Electricity Day: Static electricity: fun for sticking balloons to your hair, bad for touching doorknobs after crossing a carpeted room … Continue reading Static Electricity Day, Play God Day, Apricot Day
Bubble Bath Day, Joy Germ Day, Male Watcher Day, Toffee Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 8, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.” ― Marianne Williamson ★~ Bubble Bath Day: The warm water and steam open your pores, clean your skin, and loosen up that knot in your neck. I enjoy a … Continue reading Bubble Bath Day, Joy Germ Day, Male Watcher Day, Toffee Day
Old Rock Day, Tempura Day, Coldest Places
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 7, 2014 Today’s Quote: If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to say it. ~ George Burns ★~ Old Rock Day: The oldest rocks on … Continue reading Old Rock Day, Tempura Day, Coldest Places
Three Kings Day, Cuddle Up Day, Bean Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 6, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: star of wonder, star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light. ★~ Three Kings' Day: Three Kings' Day (also known as The Epiphany) is a Christian holiday that commemorates the biblical story of the … Continue reading Three Kings Day, Cuddle Up Day, Bean Day
Whipped Cream Day, National Bird Day, Wind Chill Factor
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 5, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Whipped cream isn’t whipped cream at all if it hasn’t been whipped with whips, just like poached eggs isn’t poached eggs unless it’s been stolen in the dead of the night.” —Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ★~ Whipped Cream Day: Whipped Cream Day … Continue reading Whipped Cream Day, National Bird Day, Wind Chill Factor