Facebook is my happy place. A virtual water cooler for a work-at-home mom who enjoys the company of a diverse group of Facebook friends, who include vegans, carnivores, the rich, the poor, the middle class, homeschoolers, those devoted to public education, natural healers, nurses and doctors, and, of course, liberals and conservatives. It’s important to … Continue reading Facebook: Friends’, Politics, Dislike!
Author: Katybeth
September 2, 2012: Beheading Day, Blueberry Popsicle Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ September 2, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: "For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad." - Edwin Way Teale ★~ Beheading Day: I was curious about the origin of Beheading Day. I could understand an Off with … Continue reading September 2, 2012: Beheading Day, Blueberry Popsicle Day
September 1, 2012: No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
Today was National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day. Nothing rhymes with purple. I find this very sad. Purple has served us well as a color over the years, providing plenty of purpleness without complaint, and I believe with my whole heart that it deserves a rhyming partner. I suggest gurple, but I'm open to ideas. Any … Continue reading September 1, 2012: No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
August 31, 2012: Blue Moon Day, Rabbit Rabbit, Eat Outside Day, Trail Mix Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 31, 2012 ★~Meet Susie: Susie, or Susie Cutie as we call her at camp, is a Scottish Deerhound. She is fun, friendly, very quick, and a champion counter surfer and pie snatcher. Whole pies. Susie does not retrieve (anything, ever), but she does love to chase things and is excellent … Continue reading August 31, 2012: Blue Moon Day, Rabbit Rabbit, Eat Outside Day, Trail Mix Day
Growling Tummy–No Problem At Camp-Run-A-Pup
My stomach was growling, but I couldn't figure out what I was hungry for and what I was hungry for wasn't in the fridge but then I had a good idea....I woofed down a sammie. My client promised to add me to her Rosh Hashanah take out list.Nancy B. you're going to read this and … Continue reading Growling Tummy–No Problem At Camp-Run-A-Pup
Oobleck All Gone
I woke up with a start last night, concerned that some of my Odd readers might still be wondering if the Chicago garbage men hauled off all the oobleck and if we were completely oobleck free at last. Allow me to offer you closer. If you have no idea what oobleck is or why 200 … Continue reading Oobleck All Gone
August 30, 2012: Frankenstein Day; Slinky Day; National Toasted Marshmallow Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 30, 2012 ★~ Meet and Greet: Sophie. Don't you love her ears? TO go or NOT to go , that is the question. Sophie is a people pleaser and loves to play with the other campers — happy-go-lucky, as long as her human does not stray too far away. … Continue reading August 30, 2012: Frankenstein Day; Slinky Day; National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 29, 2012: More Herbs, Less Salt Day; Lemon Day; Chop Suey Day; Mary Poppins’ Anniversary
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 29, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: The rest of your life is being shaped by the goals you chase, the choices you make, and the actions you take. The rest of your life is a long time, and it starts right now. (11 Things You Forget You’re Doing Wrong-Mar and … Continue reading August 29, 2012: More Herbs, Less Salt Day; Lemon Day; Chop Suey Day; Mary Poppins’ Anniversary
Let’s Swap Stuff!
I have an idea!! Wait! Come back! It’s a good idea! You’re going to love it! It occurred to me that we all (that is, every last one of us) have too much stuff. I know this because we’re always saying to one another, “I have too much stuff” and/or “I need to get rid … Continue reading Let’s Swap Stuff!
August 28, 2012: Race Your Mouse Day, Cherry Turnover Day!
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 28, 2012: ★~ Meet Maggie: Do you remember the story of the "devil dog"? Well, when he was at camp, so was Maggie, and she did not like his attitude one bit! On the way outside on one of the days he was here, she stood outside his crate and … Continue reading August 28, 2012: Race Your Mouse Day, Cherry Turnover Day!