~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 19th, 2015 ★~ Monday Motivational Quote: ★~ Martin Luther King Jr. Day Martin Luther King was 33, when he was pressing the case of civil rights with President John Kennedy. At 34, he galvanized the nation with his "I Have a Dream" speech. At 35, he won the Nobel … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr Day, Popcorn Day
Author: Katybeth
Columbus and Teen Bullship
The empty red plastic garbage sitting in the middle of the stairs needed to be returned to the upstairs den. It could not have been more obviously located. Really, there was no way on earth the next person going up the stairs could miss it without moving it or stepping over it. Unless that person … Continue reading Columbus and Teen Bullship
Ditch New Years Resolutions, Kids Inventors, Hot Buttered Rum
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 17, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote:“Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.” - Willy Wonka, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl ★~ Ditch New Years Resolutions Day: If there's a day to celebrate New Years and to make resolutions for … Continue reading Ditch New Years Resolutions, Kids Inventors, Hot Buttered Rum
Fig Newton Day, Do Nothing Day, Dragon Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 16,2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: “There are three things in life that people like to stare at: a flowing stream, a crackling fire and a Zamboni clearing the ice.”Charlie Brown quotes ★~ Fig Newton Day: Fig Newton day is dedicated to my dear dad. My mother and I have tried to hide … Continue reading Fig Newton Day, Do Nothing Day, Dragon Day
Hat Day, Strawberry Ice Cream Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ 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
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