After taking these picture, I was amused to drop by Dawn King's blog where she was showing off some pictures that demonstrate "scale" using her camera. Dawn was inspired by Scott Thomas’ blog Views Infinitum. And then I remembered a few other SO BIG and so small pictures Venti-Grande-Tall....free Starbucks for Moi. A little help … Continue reading Putting Things In Proportion
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Celebrating: Cowboys, Hotdogs and Vanilla Ice Cream Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 23, 2011 ★~ Today’s Quote: Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. Will Rogers ★~ National Day of the Cowboy: El Morno, Buckaroos! Let’s hear a big Yeehaw for the Cowboy! Today we celebrate those macho men of … Continue reading Celebrating: Cowboys, Hotdogs and Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Musing: Fried Twinkies and Picky Eaters
On Thursday, Cole made fried Twinkies to celebrate junk-food-day. My head is throbbing. Do you think it could be from fried Twinkies? I only had one with my hazelnut coffee this morning. It was okay, but the one I had yesterday right after it was fried was much better. More about yesterday’s Twinkies in a little bit. … Continue reading Musing: Fried Twinkies and Picky Eaters
Celebrating: Spoonerism, Hammocks, Penuche Fudge
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 22nd, 2011 ★~ Today’s Quote: The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. ~ Mark Twain ★~ Spoonerism Day: I think Mr. Spooner and I might be kindred spits. We both understand what it is like to … Continue reading Celebrating: Spoonerism, Hammocks, Penuche Fudge
Musings: Lollypops, Junk Food, Along The Low Road
Wednesday was Lollypop Day—or 'Leccaa Lecca' Day if you live in Australia. 1 Today is Junk Food Day, so I have put out a plate of nachos for us to munch on while we muse. Please help yourself. And have a coke or beer ...the perfect beverages to enjoy with nachos. The heat wave baking … Continue reading Musings: Lollypops, Junk Food, Along The Low Road
Celebrating: Junk Food Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 21st, 2011 ★~ Today’s Quote: "There is no friend as loyal as a book." — Ernest Hemingway ★~ National Junk Food Day: Holy clogged arteries! Today we are celebrating trash cuisine! For today, and today only, it is absolutely acceptable to shovel deep-fried, chocolate-covered, baby back ribs and gummy … Continue reading Celebrating: Junk Food Day
Musing: Daiquiri Day, Gadgets, Crab Bisque!
This morning I made a watermelon slush. Perfect for a hot day! I saved you some to enjoy while we muse about Tuesday's Daiquiri Day. A few weeks ago I replaced our old, holey, burnt, and stained oven mitts with a new pair of oven mitts and Cole has been fit to be tied … Continue reading Musing: Daiquiri Day, Gadgets, Crab Bisque!
July 20, 2011: Ugly Trucks and Lolly Pops
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 20, 2011 Updated: June 20, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting (Marc and Angel Hack Life) ★~ Ugly Truck Day: Your truck is so ugly...I want to shake its bumper! Ugly trucks aren’t just unsightly vehicles plowing down … Continue reading July 20, 2011: Ugly Trucks and Lolly Pops
Musing about Caviar Day
Let’s muse together over ice-tea and pizzelles, about caviar day Speaking of ice-tea … have I told you how much I am enjoying my Keurig one-cup coffee maker? Love it. It makes the best coffee with the least amount of mess. The K-cups are always on sale and now you can buy a little basket … Continue reading Musing about Caviar Day
July 19, 2011: Stick Out Your Tongue and Daiquiri Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 19th Updated: July 19, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: Those Dutchmen had hardly any imagination or fantasy, but their good taste and their scientific knowledge of composition were enormous. ~ Vincent Van Gogh ★~ Stick Out Your Tongue Day: Did you know that you cannot stick your tongue out and … Continue reading July 19, 2011: Stick Out Your Tongue and Daiquiri Day