~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 7, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: "The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play." Olympic Charter. ★~ Olympics Opening … Continue reading Olympics Opening Ceremony, Go Red, Wave All Your Fingers, Fettuccine Alfredo Day
Month: February 2014
Lame Duck Day, Frozen Yogurt Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ February 6,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage and I promise you something great will come of it. Benjamin Mee (We bought the Zoo) ★~ Lame Duck Day: The phrase lame duck was coined in the 18th century at the London Stock Exchange, to refer to a … Continue reading Lame Duck Day, Frozen Yogurt Day
National Weatherperson’s Day, World Nutella Day, Chocolate Fondue Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 5, 2014 Updated: February 5, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: On particularly rough days when I'm sure I can't possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad so far is 100% and that's pretty good. (not sure who said it but thanks to El … Continue reading National Weatherperson’s Day, World Nutella Day, Chocolate Fondue Day
Neighbor My Girl Is Driving Me Crazy
We do not live in Mr. Rogers neighborhood. "Neighbor, my girl is driving me crazy! Can she come over to your house to play?" a voice yelled over the fence. The girl was four and the voice belonged to her Mom— my first introduction to our new neighbors. Cole, barely two, was playing with his … Continue reading Neighbor My Girl Is Driving Me Crazy
Thank A Mailman, Homemade Soup, Stuffed Mushrooms
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 4, 2014 ★~ Todays Quote: “There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” ― Ranulph Fiennes ★~ Thank A Mailman: In 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Constitutional Post—the first organized mail service in America. Before this act, people relied on friends, merchants, or private messengers to carry their letters. … Continue reading Thank A Mailman, Homemade Soup, Stuffed Mushrooms
Carrot Cake Day, Cordova Ice Worm Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ February 3, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: Worrying is like praying for what you don't want. (unknown) ★~ Carrot Cake Day: Carrot Cake has been around since the Middle Ages. At that time, sugar and other sweeteners were rare and very expensive, so people used sweet vegetables to flavor their puddings. This … Continue reading Carrot Cake Day, Cordova Ice Worm Day
Candlemas, GroundHog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Crèpe Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 2, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: If candlemas day be fair and bright, winter will take another flight. if candlemas day be cloud and rain, winter is gone and will not come again. ~ from festivals, family and food ★~ Candlemas: The word February is believed to have derived from … Continue reading Candlemas, GroundHog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Crèpe Day
Hula in the Coola Day, Serpent Day, Baked Alaska Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 1, 2014 ★~ Todays Quote: Rabbit Rabbit! ★~ Hula in the Coola Day: It's just about this time every year that those of us in the Northern Hemisphere start getting anxious for the arrival of spring. Although there's not much we can do to hasten Mother Nature we can pretend not … Continue reading Hula in the Coola Day, Serpent Day, Baked Alaska Day