★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 4, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: "A tale without love is like beef without mustard, an insipid dish." ~Anatole France, French author ★~ Mustard Day: Mustard, name is a contraction of the Latin mustum ardens, meaning “burning wine” – presumably because the seeds are spicy and used to be as … Continue reading August 4, 2012: Mustard Day, Coast Guard Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 3rd, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: I don't believe in the after life, although I am bringing a change of underwear.Woody Allen ★~ National Underwear Day: When I mentioned to Cole that today was Underwear Day, he immediately suggested we celebrate by going over to the Express so I could … Continue reading August 3, 2012: Underwear Day, Watermelon Day, Olympic Inspiration

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 2nd, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: "It is always sad when someone leaves home, unless they are simply going around the corner and will return in a few minutes with ice-cream sandwiches." Lemony Snicket. ★~ Ice Cream Sandwich Day: Childhood memories and refreshingly cool freezer temperatures make ice cream sandwiches … Continue reading August 2, 2012: Ice Cream Sandwich Day!

★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 1, 2012 ★~  Today’s Quote: "As in the bread and wine, so it is with me. Within all forms is locked a record of the past And a promise of the future. I ask that you lay your blessings upon me, Ancient Ones, That this season of waning light … Continue reading August 1, 2012: Full Moon, Lammas, Girlfriend’s Day, Raspberry Cream Pie Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 31, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Tell me one last thing,” said Harry. “Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?” “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real? Harry Potter and The Deathly … Continue reading July 31, 2012: Mutts Day, Uncommon Instrument Day, Jump for Jelly Beans, Olympic Pups

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 30, 2012 ★~ Today's Quote: Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand. ~ Mark Twain ★~ Comedy Day: How synchronistic that I wrote an Odd blog post about laughter on Comedy Day without even knowing it was Comedy Day! I guess it’s true: Laugh, and the whole world laughs with … Continue reading July 30, 2012: Comedy Day, Father-In-Law Day, Paperback Book Day, Cheesecake Day

★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 28, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. ~ Cowboy Wisdom ★~ National Cowboy Day: America's working cowboy began his history on the Texas plains where, after the Civil War, ranchers found they had … Continue reading July 28, 2012: National Cowboy Day, Milk Chocolate Day!

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 27, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: I Didn't Set Out to Beat the World; I Just Set Out to Do My Absolute Best."  - Al Oerter ★~ Olympic Games Opening Ceremony: Tonight is the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games! The first Olympic Games took place in Ancient Greece in 776 … Continue reading July 27, 2012: Olympics, Walk on Stilts Day, Crème Brûlée Day, Scotch Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 26th, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote:  Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people_ Carl Jung ★~ All or Nothing Day: All or Nothing Day is the day when we live as if there were no tomorrows. It is a chance to face … Continue reading July 26, 2012: All or Nothing Day, Aunt and Uncle Day, Coffee Milkshake Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 23, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: “May the dragon of life only roast your hot-dogs and never burn your buns!" ~ Unknown ★~ National  Hot Dog Day: The only right way to eat a Hot Dog is Chicago Style. So now that we have that settled let me tell you … Continue reading July 23, 2012: Hot Dog Day, Vanilla Ice Cream Day, Hot Enough for Ya Day