★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 12, 2014 ★~Today's Quote: “And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!” ― Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are ★~ Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man Day: Dionysus, a Greek god born from the thigh of Zeus is often celebrated in January. He is the god of wine and … Continue reading Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man Day, Curried Chicken Day, Marzipan Day
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Puddle Day, Milk Day, Hot Toddy Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 11,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” E. E. Cummings ★~Puddle Day: No problem celebrating Puddle Day in Chicago where the temps have hit 40 degrees, and 18 inches of accumulated snow is melting at record speed. We can offer slushy puddles, puddle with drifting icebergs, and … Continue reading Puddle Day, Milk Day, Hot Toddy Day
Houseplant Appreciation Day, Peculiar People Day, Cut Energy Cost Day, Bittersweet Chocolate Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 10,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: The ultimate goal of the educational system is to shift to the individual the burden of pursing his own education. This will not be a widely shared pursuit until we get over our odd conviction that education is what goes on in school buildings … Continue reading Houseplant Appreciation Day, Peculiar People Day, Cut Energy Cost Day, Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Static Electricity Day, Play God Day, Apricot Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 9, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: The Two-Minute Rule: If you see something that needs doing, and it can be completed within two minutes, do it immediately. (quoted by many) ★~ Static Electricity Day: Static electricity: fun for sticking balloons to your hair, bad for touching doorknobs after crossing a carpeted room … Continue reading Static Electricity Day, Play God Day, Apricot Day
Three Kings Day, Cuddle Up Day, Bean Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 6, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: star of wonder, star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light. ★~ Three Kings' Day: Three Kings' Day (also known as The Epiphany) is a Christian holiday that commemorates the biblical story of the … Continue reading Three Kings Day, Cuddle Up Day, Bean Day
Whipped Cream Day, National Bird Day, Wind Chill Factor
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 5, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Whipped cream isn’t whipped cream at all if it hasn’t been whipped with whips, just like poached eggs isn’t poached eggs unless it’s been stolen in the dead of the night.” —Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ★~ Whipped Cream Day: Whipped Cream Day … Continue reading Whipped Cream Day, National Bird Day, Wind Chill Factor
Trivia Day, Spaghetti Day, Odds and Ends
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 4, 2014 ★~ Todays Quote: The world is waiting. Your turn.... (Seth Godin) ★~ Trivia Day: Trivia Day honors anyone who knows a lot facts or has a doctorate in uselessology. Here is a bit of trivia ~ On Good Friday in 1930, the BBC reported, "There is no … Continue reading Trivia Day, Spaghetti Day, Odds and Ends
Sleep Day, Chocolate Cherry Day, Fruitcake Toss
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ January 3, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know? ~ Ernest Hemingway ★~ Sleep Day: Sleep Day revolves around rest and relaxation. It is an opportunity to sleep in, be lazy, doze, or nap for 20 minutes, 8 hours, or … Continue reading Sleep Day, Chocolate Cherry Day, Fruitcake Toss
Champaign Day, New Year’s Eve
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 31 ★~ Today’s Quote: An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. ~Bill Vaughan ★~ New Year’s Eve: If you'd like to get yourself some good juju for 2014, here are eight ways to … Continue reading Champaign Day, New Year’s Eve
Bicarbonate Soda Day, Feng Shui New Year Tip
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 30, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: I always prefer to believe the best of everybody, it saves so much trouble. ~ Rudyard Kipling ★~ Bicarbonate Soda Day Bicarbonate soda (commonly known as baking soda) is used in baking, cooking, de-odorizing, cleaning, polishing, and countless other applications. The ancient Egyptians used natural deposits … Continue reading Bicarbonate Soda Day, Feng Shui New Year Tip