Letter Writing Day, Civil Aviation Day, Cotton Candy Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 7, 2013 ★~  Today’s Quote:  “You can’t teach creativity; all you can do is let it blossom, and it blossoms in play.” - Kyung-Hee Kim ★~ Letter Writing Day: Letter writing day marks the death of Marcus Cicero (B.C. 106-B.C. 43), an ancient Roman philosopher and politician. He was admired … Continue reading Letter Writing Day, Civil Aviation Day, Cotton Candy Day

Saint Nicholas Day, Put On Your Own Shoes Day, Gazpacho Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 6, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: It always seems impossible until its done.  ~ Nelson Mandela ★~ Saint Nicholas Day: St. Nickolas and his silent servant Rupert visit our house every year. Click here for our story.  Click here for the whole St. Nick story. Click here for the Elf On The Shelf to … Continue reading Saint Nicholas Day, Put On Your Own Shoes Day, Gazpacho Day

Repeal Day, Day Of The Ninja, Sacher Torte Day

★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ December 5th,2013 ★~ Todays Quote: Instead of giving money to found colleges to promote learning, why don't they pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting anybody from learning anything? If it works as good as the Prohibition one did, why, in five years we would have the smartest race of people on earth. … Continue reading Repeal Day, Day Of The Ninja, Sacher Torte Day

National Cookie Day, Santa List Day, Brown Shoe Day, Dice Day

★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 4, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “You are What you do When it counts” - Armor ★~ National Cookie Day: The English word "cookie" is derived from the Dutch word "koekje," which means little cake? Dutch bakers used to test oven temperatures on small amounts of batter so that they … Continue reading National Cookie Day, Santa List Day, Brown Shoe Day, Dice Day

Giving Tuesday

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 3rd, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote:  For it is in giving that we receive. ~ Francis of Assisi ★~ Giving Tuesday:  This day is an opportunity to step back from the chaos of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and embrace the best part of the holidays—the season of giving. Find a … Continue reading Giving Tuesday

Small Business Saturday, Mousse Day, Rabbit Rabbit

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 30, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote:  To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence. ~ Mark Twain ★~ Small Business Saturday:  A day set aside between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to encourage shoppers to spend their holiday money at local mom-and-pop stores on clothing, jewelry, toys, accessories and other … Continue reading Small Business Saturday, Mousse Day, Rabbit Rabbit

Thanksgiving Rocked! No Really It Rocked!

Thanksgiving Rocked! (No, really, it rocked.) After dearly departed Joe died in 2009, his good buddy Dave offered to cook Thanksgiving dinner at our house with Cole (a tradition Joe and Cole always shared). We gratefully accepted his offer, and from that Thanksgiving on, Cole and Dave have cooked Thanksgiving dinner, while Johnny (Dave’s son) … Continue reading Thanksgiving Rocked! No Really It Rocked!

Thanksgiving, Red Planet Day, French Toast Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 28, 2013 ★~ Today Quote: The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. William Blake ★ Thanksgiving: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your … Continue reading Thanksgiving, Red Planet Day, French Toast Day