~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 15, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: Saying you don't look good in a hat is like saying you don't look good in shoes! (unknown) ★~ Hat Day: Be it cloche or wide-brimmed, knit or straw, today is the day to wear your most chic chapeau. Carol, El Morno wishes you and … Continue reading Hat Day, Strawberry Ice Cream Day
Month: January 2015
Menard’s Corporate Policy: Don’t Speak To Customers
Dear Menard’s: Thank you for informing me that you do not talk to customers and that any complaints must be put in writing and mailed to your corporate office. Fortunately, I am the type of person who doesn’t mind writing—a second time. We bought a ProCom wall heater from Menard’s, Chicago. We tried to install … Continue reading Menard’s Corporate Policy: Don’t Speak To Customers
Peach Melba Day, Rubber Ducky Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 13, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: ★~Peach Melba Day: Peach Melba it’s a refreshingly simple pairing of peaches and ice cream topped with Melba sauce. Created by the noted French chef Auguste Escoffier, this dessert is fit for a queen -- or at least a diva, like Dame Nellie … Continue reading Peach Melba Day, Rubber Ducky Day
Curried Chicken, Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man, Marzipan Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 12, 2015 ★~Today's Quote: The Fifth Hammer Doesn't contribute Beauty and Magic by fitting in. The Fifth Hammer Makes A Difference By Standing Out - Seth Godin. ★~ Curried Chicken Day: Curried chicken is a popular dish in Asia, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. The word "curry" is an … Continue reading Curried Chicken, Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man, Marzipan Day
Puppy It’s Cold Outside
There is no bad weather; just bad choices in clothing. And as you can see from the picture above, I’m dressed for the cold. True, I would rather choose a Columbia skiwear outfit and picture myself looking like an adorable ski bunny instead of a flipped-out ninja, but warm and toasty is the goal. Our … Continue reading Puppy It’s Cold Outside
Snow Blower Calamity – I’m Back
HAPPY NEW YEAR The Snow Blower. Last winter, my van became stuck on ice ridges, half in the alley and half way in my garage. Despite the heroic efforts of most of the neighborhood men, it remained stuck until a tow truck pulled it out. This winter, I asked Cole (aka my teen) to find a … Continue reading Snow Blower Calamity – I’m Back