~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 25, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: There are elements of intrinsic beauty in the simplification of a house built on the log cabin idea. Gustav Stickley ★~ Log Cabin Day; I think we were suppose to celebrate Log Cabin Day yesterday, the last Sunday of the month. El Morno Friend Stevie … Continue reading June 25, 2012: Log Cabin Day, Catfish Day, Strawberry Parfait Day!

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 24, 2012 Clap twice! Today is Fairy Day! In J.M. Barrie’s 1902 novel The Little White Bird, he claims that fairies originated from the laughter of an infant. When the first baby laughed for the first time, his laugh broke into a million pieces and they all went skipping … Continue reading June 24, 2012: International Fairy Day, Praline Day, Pride Chicago

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 23, 2012 ★~ 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, … Continue reading June 23, 2012: Let It Go, Pink Day, Typewriting Day, Camp Out Day, Pecan Sandie Day!!

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 22, 2012 ★~ Today's Quote: “Onion rings in the car cushions do not improve with time.” Erma Bombeck ★~ Take Your Dog To Work Day: About 1.4 million owners take some 2.3 million dogs to work every day, according to an American Pet Products Association survey last year. Some of … Continue reading June 22, 2012: Take Your Dog To Work, Onion Ring Day, Chocolate Eclair Day

★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 21, 2012   I wrote El Morno yesterday and thought I had posted it, but when loyal reader Mike commented on Carolee’s immigration post “What am I supposed to eat today,” I knew something was wrong. And when I looked, I realized what was wrong—no El Morno for June … Continue reading June 21, 2012: Teen Fondue, Cuckoo Warnings, Skateboarding, Royal Birthday’s, Peaches & Creme

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 20, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Whatever is dreamed on this night, will come to pass.”- William Shakespeare (From A Mid-Summer night’s Dream) ★~ Summer Solstice: According to the  Farmers Almanac,  the start of summer in the northern hemisphere is 1:16 p.m. today. The Summer Solstice represents the longest day of … Continue reading June 20, 2012, Summer Solstice, Ice Cream Soda Day,Vanilla Milkshake Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June, 18, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: I don't work at being ordinary. Paul McCartney ★~ International Panic Day: We could indulge our inner worry wart today but may I suggest a picnic in Paris, instead? Panics worst enemy is soothing, good thoughts. ★~ International Picnic Day: Let’s picnic in Paris! … Continue reading June 18, 2012: Panic Day, Picnic Day, Gone Fishing Day! Sushi Day!

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 16, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote:  “Keep thy smooth words and juggling homilies for those who know thee not.” Lord Byron ★~National Hollerin' Contest Day: In an otherwise sleepyborough of southeastern North Carolina known as Spivey’s Corner (population 49), some 5,000-10,000 folks gather from far and wide to take part in … Continue reading June 16, 2012: Hollerin’ Day, Juggler’s Day, Fresh Veggie Day, Fudge Day

~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 15, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: She gave me a smile I could feel in my hip pocket.  ~Raymond Chandler ★~ Smile Power Day: Show off your super smile today! Go ahead and flash those pearly whites at everyone you meet. Smiling is powerful because it makes you feel great … Continue reading June 15, 2012: Smile Power Day, Lobster Day, Duct Tape!