The Autumn equinox signals the beginning of Fall. It is the point where there is exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. If you live anywhere else, however, you will see a little bit more or a little bit less than 12 hours of daylight. Our friends in the … Continue reading The beginning of Autumn and Celebration of Mabon

Facebook is my happy place. A virtual water cooler for a work-at-home mom who enjoys the company of a diverse group of Facebook friends, who include vegans, carnivores, the rich, the poor, the middle class, homeschoolers, those devoted to public education, natural healers, nurses and doctors, and, of course, liberals and conservatives. It’s important to … Continue reading Facebook: Friends’, Politics, Dislike!

My stomach was growling, but I couldn't figure out what I was hungry for and what I was hungry for wasn't in the fridge but then I had a good idea....I woofed down a sammie. My client promised to add me to her Rosh Hashanah take out list.Nancy B. you're going to read this and … Continue reading Growling Tummy–No Problem At Camp-Run-A-Pup

I woke up with a start last night, concerned that some of my Odd readers might still be wondering if the Chicago garbage men hauled off all the oobleck and if we were completely oobleck free at last. Allow me to offer you closer. If you have no idea what oobleck is or why 200 … Continue reading Oobleck All Gone

This morning, on El Morno, I wrote about odd places people were married without realizing, that later in the morning, I would be sitting on my front porch watching the start of my Chicago neighbor’s daughter’s Polish wedding (try saying that three times quick!). Chicago Neighborhoods offer porch side seating at some of the most festive … Continue reading My Chicago Neighborhood: Polish Wedding

This will make your Day! Laughter is so contagious. Approved for work and can be watched with children of all ages. ♥

Don’t you love postcards? I have always loved sending postcards home when I travel. In fact, in the old days I used to take along pre-addressed labels so addressing them would be a snap. I also bought the appropriate postage before the trip, and I always mailed them before I returned home. I wrote snappy … Continue reading Postagram App is Great!

The temperature in Chicago at 5:25pm is 100 degrees. It’s hot! The moment the temperature approaches eighty, I turn the air conditioning on. I know people who don’t like air conditioning; I'm not one of those people. Air conditioning may not be good for the environment, but it's good for me. Yep, ME. Color me self-centered, … Continue reading It’s Hot! I Hate the Hot Weather Like the Pope Hates the Devil!

 Monday? Tucker and Scout don't seem to mind. . . Picture shared by My Odd Family Friend--Erica All fidos love squeaky toys, but why do dogs like squeaky toys with a passion? What is it about dog squeaky toys that draws out such a reaction from pooches? There are several reasons or theories that would explain … Continue reading It’s A Dog’s Life ~ Monday Mornings