~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 7th, 2014 Photograph by Geir Arne Vian Bird enthusiast Skjalg-Helmer Vian (14) from Vadsø, Norway was reading about the Grey-headed chickadee (Poecile cinctus) when an actual one swooped in to see what all the fuss was about. The boy’s father, Geir Arne Vian captured, the amazing photo opp and … Continue reading Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Month: November 2014
Drop The Damn Mug!
Goodbye Old Mug! Happiness of Pursuit, by Chris Guillebeau. I finished reading this book a few weeks ago and thought it was a real gem. Chris writes as both a sage and an adventurer. He defines what a quest is and why it is important and then tells dozens of stories about people who set … Continue reading Drop The Damn Mug!
Election Day, Candy Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 4, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for. ~ Will Rogers ★~ Election Day: Happy Election Day. Let's do it! ★~ Candy Day: Humans have been eating candies and sweet confections for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians preserved nuts and … Continue reading Election Day, Candy Day
Cliché Day, Domestic Goddess Day, Sandwich Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 3, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: "Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, sauté it, whatever. MAKE" - Joss Whedon ★~ Cliché Day: Some say clichés are the old coins of language: phrases that once made a striking impression but have since been rubbed smooth by repeated handling. On the other hand, … Continue reading Cliché Day, Domestic Goddess Day, Sandwich Day
Bread and Butter Anyone? Recipe Included
A person’s “bread and butter” is his or her main source of sustenance, while “bread” or “dough” can be cash; and when people “break bread” they share more than just a meal. Bread brings people together in body as well as spirit. The love of bread runs deep in my family. Recently, on the way … Continue reading Bread and Butter Anyone? Recipe Included
All Souls Day, Cookie Monster Day, Deviled Egg Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 2, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. ~Thomas Campbell, "Hallowed Ground" ★~ All Souls Day It's a little confusing. Saturday was All Saints Day. Today is All Souls Day when all the departed — not just saints — are remembered. The Day … Continue reading All Souls Day, Cookie Monster Day, Deviled Egg Day
All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, Vinegar Day, Fried Clams
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 1st, 2014 Firefighters from the Lacey, Washington Fire Department recently responded to a call about a burning mobile home. The crew quickly extinguished the fire and noticed a family of pet hamsters inside the burning building. They grabbed the five hamsters—later identified as Oreo, Madonna and three unnamed babies—and … Continue reading All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, Vinegar Day, Fried Clams