~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 26, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving” Albert Einstein ★~Beautician Day: Today we celebrate the beauticians, barbers, and color techs who understand and appreciate our endless whining about our hair and try so hard to bring us closer … Continue reading Beauticians Day, Chocolate Pudding Day
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Road Warrior Fatigue, El Morno Delayed, Admire Our Flamingos
I left Vickie (our friend and camp helper) in charge of Camp-Run-A-Pup yesterday, and headed out on a day trip with Cole to look at a Volkswagon Beetle he found to work on for his senior project. One Beetle turned into two and 800 miles later, our day trip was successfully completed. I'll tell you … Continue reading Road Warrior Fatigue, El Morno Delayed, Admire Our Flamingos
International Fairy Day, Praline Cookie Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 24, 2013 ★ ~ International Fairy Day: Clap twice! Today fairy believers young and old to celebrate the stories, magic, and history of the Fair Folk. For centuries, fairies have been an important part of Celtic culture. In all of the ancient legends, these mythological creatures are described … Continue reading International Fairy Day, Praline Cookie Day
Let It Go Day, Pink Day, Pecan Sandie Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 23, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head.– Ann Landers ★~ Let It Go Day: There’s baggage piled on every life, forever in the one’s way. Today’s a chance to let it go, and have a perfect day. Today, take … Continue reading Let It Go Day, Pink Day, Pecan Sandie Day
Great American Campout Day, Onion Ring Day, Chocolate Éclair Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 22, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Onion rings in the car cushions do not improve with time.” Erma Bombeck ★~ Great American Campout Day: When was the last time you spent a night out under the stars and moon? Tonight, thousands of people will set up a tent in the backyard … Continue reading Great American Campout Day, Onion Ring Day, Chocolate Éclair Day!
Summer Solstice, Baby Boomers, Skateboarding, Peaches and Cream Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 21, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: "Just living is not enough" said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom and flowers." - Hans Christian Andersen ★~ Summer Solstice Day: “Think but this, and all is mended, That you have but slumber’d here, While these visions did appear. And this weak and … Continue reading Summer Solstice, Baby Boomers, Skateboarding, Peaches and Cream Day
Ice Cream Soda Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 20, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter ★~ Reminder: Today is the last day of Spring. The longest day of the year — the summer solstice — is almost here. On June 21 2013, at exactly 1:04 am EDT (5:04 UTC), the … Continue reading Ice Cream Soda Day
Juneteenth, Oreo Cookie Day, National Martini Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 19, 2013 Today's Quote: "The best things said come last. People will talk for hours saying nothing much and then linger at the door with words that come with a rush from the heart...♥" ~Alan Alda ★~ Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with … Continue reading Juneteenth, Oreo Cookie Day, National Martini Day
Gone Fishin’, International Panic Day, International Picnic Day, Sushi Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 18, 2013 The Double rainbow, that appeared over Lake Michigan and the Chicago downtown on Tuesday evening (June 17) was a magical and beautiful event. ★~ Today’s Quote: Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. ~Author Unknown ★~ Gone Fishin' Day: (the date seems to vary) Did you know … Continue reading Gone Fishin’, International Panic Day, International Picnic Day, Sushi Day
Eat your Vegetables Day, Apple Strudel Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 17, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them. ~Chinese Proverb ★~ Eat your Vegetables Day: Yesterday, we celebrate Fresh Vegetables and today we eat them, If you don't eat your vegetables you'll get the plague. At least that's what my sweet mother always told me. … Continue reading Eat your Vegetables Day, Apple Strudel Day