★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 29, 2015 Today's Quote: "Uber, the world's largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Facebook, the world's most popular media owner, creates no content. Alibaba, the most valuable retailer, has no inventory. And Airbnb, the world's largest accommodation provider, owns no real estate. Something interesting is happening." (New York Times … Continue reading Salsa Day, Coq Au Vin Day, Compost Day
Hamburger Day, Amnesty International, Great Blue Heron
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 28, 2015 ★~ Today's Quote: Are you green and growing or ripe and rotting? Ray Kroc ★~ Hamburger Day: Nothing is more American than a big, juicy hamburger. Hamburgers and cheeseburgers have been a staple of the American diet for decades. Although hamburgers originated in Hamburg, Germany, eating the burger … Continue reading Hamburger Day, Amnesty International, Great Blue Heron
Sunscreen Day, Grape Popsicle Day
★~♥~~♥~~★~ El Morno! ♥~~★~★~♥~ ~ May 27, 2015 ★~ Today's Quote: “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” ― T.S. Eliot ★~ Sunscreen Day: If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: putting on sunscreen and avoiding too much direct sunlight are important … Continue reading Sunscreen Day, Grape Popsicle Day
Joey the Beagle
Joey the Beagle was just a pup when he brought his family to meet us. The holidays were fast approaching, and he needed a home away from home to stay at while his family traveled. Joey was accompanied by his young owner, Ben, and Ben’s mother, Joanne. Ben held Joey’s leash protectively while I reassured … Continue reading Joey the Beagle
Rabbit! Rabbit! May Has Arrived!
Rabbit! Rabbit! The Merry Month of May has arrived! And you know what that means… make sure the first words out of your mouth (on the first day of May) are “rabbit, rabbit”. This is doubly important if your birthday occurs this month. Saying “Rabbit, rabbit” will ensure good luck all month long. I forgot to … Continue reading Rabbit! Rabbit! May Has Arrived!
Prime Rib Day, Storytelling Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 27, 2015 ★~ Prime Rib Roast Day: There is only way to celebrate Prime Rib Roast day, enjoy a big juicy cut cooked your favorite way! Prime Rib Gallimaufry (below) will provide 10 riveting prime rib facts. ★~ Storytelling Day: Storytelling is such a wonderful way for human beings … Continue reading Prime Rib Day, Storytelling Day
Days of Our Hardwood continues
Before picture/Cole's bedroom: I neglected to take one of my bedroom. *Hardwood Installation Part 2 (Click to read part 1). It's a hardwood out there but perseverance will prevail... Pick: Ice Cube by Sherwin-Williams was the paint color I finally settled on. It was an unsettling choice because, once I started painting, the first swipe of … Continue reading Days of Our Hardwood continues
Odd Blogger Strips
Strips Linoleum! Flaky Odd blogger returns. Nope, I wasn't off fishing or wishing. I was emptying bedrooms; pulling up carpet, stripping linoleum and baseboards; and swinging a paintbrush. First, a little side information. Years ago, I talked dearly departed Joe into replacing the carpet in our house with ceramic tile. It looks great, is easy … Continue reading Odd Blogger Strips
Grilled Cheese, Licorice Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 12, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: "Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prays for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be … Continue reading Grilled Cheese, Licorice Day
Tell A Lie Day, Cordon Bleu Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 4, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. Maya Angelou ★~ Tell a Lie Day: This is a pretty straight forward celebration. Get out there and tell your best whopper. Don't worry, you can make it up on … Continue reading Tell A Lie Day, Cordon Bleu Day