★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 27, 2012 It's MONDAY! ★~ Meet Hope: When you're the neighborhood “dog lady,” it’s not uncommon to open your door to a person holding a leash with a wet, cold, skinny pup on the other end of it. A story usually follows, and more often than not, the pup ends … Continue reading August 27, 2012: Just Because Day, Banana Lover’s Day, “The Duchess” Who Wasn’t Day, Pots de Creme Day
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August 26, 2012: National Dog Day, Toilet Paper Day, Cherry Popsicle Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 26, 2012 National Dog Day? Let's Have a Toast! ★~ Meet Chatham: This boy was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth but certainly fell into a pot of jam when his forever family took him home. Chatham loves to jump on the picnic table, walk on his hind … Continue reading August 26, 2012: National Dog Day, Toilet Paper Day, Cherry Popsicle Day
Love Me, Love My Dog! It’s Just that Simple….
Today is National Dog Day. When Joe and I met, my Chicago family included a cat, a Chihuahua, and an 80 pound Doberman. Joe had a very small black and white television set. He ignored the cat, the Chihuahua ignored him, and my Doberman and Joe got along fine, so long as Joe moved towards … Continue reading Love Me, Love My Dog! It’s Just that Simple….
My Chicago Neighborhood: Polish Wedding
This morning, on El Morno, I wrote about odd places people were married without realizing, that later in the morning, I would be sitting on my front porch watching the start of my Chicago neighbor’s daughter’s Polish wedding (try saying that three times quick!). Chicago Neighborhoods offer porch side seating at some of the most festive … Continue reading My Chicago Neighborhood: Polish Wedding
August 25, 2012: Kiss & Make Up Day, Whiskey Sour Day, Banana Split Day!
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August, 25, 2012 ★~ Happy Camper Tanner: Labs just want to play BALL! The only thing Tanner loves more than a ball is his family. Throw a ball and this happy camper goes into instant action — over, and over, and over again. When he doesn't have a ball to … Continue reading August 25, 2012: Kiss & Make Up Day, Whiskey Sour Day, Banana Split Day!
August 24, 2012: National Knife Day, National Waffle Day, Peach Pie Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 24, 2012 ★~ Meet Bailey: (West Highland Terrier- Westie) Cute as a button, smart as a whip, and terrier through and through sums up Bailey’s pupsonality. No need for this little dog to stay on the porch; she can outrun the best of them, and when she bites off more … Continue reading August 24, 2012: National Knife Day, National Waffle Day, Peach Pie Day
August 23, 2012: Sponge Cake Day, Odd College Courses
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 23, 2012 Meet Chelsea, a Camp-Run-A-Pup camper from way back. Chelsea is not shy about letting you know she’s used to living the life of a queen and delights in being catered too. However, she has a benevolent disposition, graciously accepts treats, and enjoys recreational swimming. She doesn’t want … Continue reading August 23, 2012: Sponge Cake Day, Odd College Courses
August 22, 2012: Be an Angel Day, Tooth Fairy Day, Peach Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 22, 2012 Two of my angels--Rascal and Scooby ★~ Todays Quote: The wings of angels are often found on the backs of the least likely people. ~Eric Honeycutt ★~ Be An Angel Day: Every act of generosity can make a difference. Extend a helping hand, offer a kind word, … Continue reading August 22, 2012: Be an Angel Day, Tooth Fairy Day, Peach Day
August 21, 2012: National Senior Citizens Day, Poet’s Day, Spumoni Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 21, 2012 Please Stop and take a moment to admire Joy our Koi! ★~ Todays Quote: Grow old with me! The best is yet to be. ~Robert Browning ★~ National Senior Citizens: In his Presidential Proclamation (August 19, 1988), President Ronald Reagan said "For all they have achieved throughout … Continue reading August 21, 2012: National Senior Citizens Day, Poet’s Day, Spumoni Day
August 20, 2012: National Radio Day, National Lemonade Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 20, 2012 ★~ Todays Quote: I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party ~ Ron White ★~ National Radio Day: Crank it UP! On Radio day we celebrate the invention … Continue reading August 20, 2012: National Radio Day, National Lemonade Day!