All Souls Day, Cookie Monster Day, Deviled Egg Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 2, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. ~Thomas Campbell, "Hallowed Ground" ★~ All Souls Day It's a little confusing. Saturday was All Saints Day. Today is All Souls Day when all the departed — not just saints — are remembered. The Day … Continue reading All Souls Day, Cookie Monster Day, Deviled Egg Day

All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, Vinegar Day, Fried Clams

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 1st, 2014 Firefighters from the Lacey, Washington Fire Department recently responded to a call about a burning mobile home. The crew quickly extinguished the fire and noticed a family of pet hamsters inside the burning building. They grabbed the five hamsters—later identified as Oreo, Madonna and three unnamed babies—and … Continue reading All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, Vinegar Day, Fried Clams

Mischief Night, Funeral Day, Candy Corn

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 30, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote:  “Now let it work. Mischief, thou art afoot. Take thou what course thou wilt.”  ― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar ★~ Mischief Night: The eve before Halloween is a time to run amok and perform some harmless pranks. A little mischief can be good for … Continue reading Mischief Night, Funeral Day, Candy Corn

Punk Day, Bologna Day, Good & Plenty Candy Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 24, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” —L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gable ★~ Punk Day: Throw on a British/Irish punk accent, dress like a punk rocker, and go forth and punk. Being punk means being bold, unique, and original. Crank … Continue reading Punk Day, Bologna Day, Good & Plenty Candy Day

Pumpkin Cheesecake, Babbling Day, Count Buttons Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 21, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote:   One's life must seem extremely flat, With nothing whatever to grumble at! ~W.S. Gilbert ★~ Pumpkin Cheesecake Day: During the autumn months, festive pumpkin-flavored treats are everywhere. You can find all sorts of goodies like pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin soup, pumpkin beer, pumpkin coffee, … Continue reading Pumpkin Cheesecake, Babbling Day, Count Buttons Day

Brandied Fruit Day, Guinea Pig Gallimaufry

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 20, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: "I have noticed that even people who claim everything is predetermined and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road." Steve Hawking ★~Brandied Fruit Day:  Brandied fruit is easy to make and can be enjoyed anytime of the year. … Continue reading Brandied Fruit Day, Guinea Pig Gallimaufry

Seafood Bisque Day, Evaluate Your Life Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 19, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote:  “Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves—slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future. Live the actual moment.” Thich Nhat Hanh: ★~ Seafood Bisque Day: Seafood bisque is French soup that includes lobster, crab, shrimp, … Continue reading Seafood Bisque Day, Evaluate Your Life Day

Chocolate Cupcake Day, No Beard Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 18, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: When you look at a cupcake, you just have to smile. ~  Anonymous. ★~ Chocolate Cupcake Day: Cupcakes! Chocolate Cupcakes! The perfect treat for Sweetest Day! Cupcakes first emerged during the 19th century in the United States. There are two theories about how they got … Continue reading Chocolate Cupcake Day, No Beard Day