Inspired again by the Masterpiece Theater series Downton Abbey, I decided to make a gracious breakfast using some of the ”good stuff.” It would be wonderful to have Mrs. Patmore cook and a few footmen to serve, but alas I manage the breakfast menu and Cole opened and poured the champaign. The Menu: Perfect … Continue reading Downton Abbey Breakfast: Popovers Included
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Hoodie Hoo Day, Love Your Pet Day, Cherry Pie Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 20, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you. – Andy Warhol ★~ Hoodie Hoo Day: Walk outside at high noon today (whatever the time zone you live in), extend your arms above your head, wave them around rapidly … Continue reading Hoodie Hoo Day, Love Your Pet Day, Cherry Pie Day
Temporary Insanity Day, Chocolate Mint Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 19, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four people is suffering from a mental illness. Look at your 3 best friends. If they're ok, then it's you.” ― Rita Mae Brown ★~ Temporary Insanity Day: Today, a jury acquitted Daniel E. Sickles, … Continue reading Temporary Insanity Day, Chocolate Mint Day
Presidents Day, Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day, Drink Wine Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 18, 2013 ★~ Today's Quote: A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue." – James Monroe ★~ Presidents Day: From the silly, odd, and scandalous how well do you know our Presidents? Answers Below 1. Which president was so tiny, he probably could have shopped at a sample … Continue reading Presidents Day, Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day, Drink Wine Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day, My Way Day, Cabbage Day, Cafe Au Lait Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 17, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” ― Dalai Lama XIV ★~ Random Acts of Kindness Day: [youtube]http://youtu.be/ID0kgP9IVhs[/youtube] ★~ My Way Day: Today is the official day to do everything your way. Sleep in late, eat whatever you want, and take as long as … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness Day, My Way Day, Cabbage Day, Cafe Au Lait Day
Tracking Test! Scent It, Drop It, Seek It, Find It, DO IT!
Really, is it fair for my sweet mother to put me through this? God knows, I have given her the best years of my life. Good Lord, one daughter is good for only so many dog titles. Tomorrow (Sunday, February 16), my mother and her trusty Doberman, Trinket, will run a tracking test in hopes … Continue reading Tracking Test! Scent It, Drop It, Seek It, Find It, DO IT!
AT&T Stop Does Not Compute
The common way to discontinue unwanted text message is to text back the word STOP. After receiving the following text message from AT&T, I sent back a STOP text message. The response explains a lot. Maybe if I sent the text in Spanish? No hablan español when it comes to the word STOP Hope this post does not … Continue reading AT&T Stop Does Not Compute
Don’t Mess With My Dog
Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Plum Pudding Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 12,2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln. ★~ Fat Tuesday, Shove Tuesday: The last day of the Mardi Gras—a period of raucous merry-making in the weeks leading up to Lent. "To encapsulate the notion of Mardi … Continue reading Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Plum Pudding Day
15 Shots in the Butt
A few weeks ago I bought a Groupon for 15 B12 shots. I know some people buy a mani/pedi or restaurant Groupon, but not me. I go straight for the shots and say hit me up with 15. The shots promised to help me curb snacking, but what really caught my attention was that … Continue reading 15 Shots in the Butt