I have a good idea! (STAY. Don’t move.) As usual, I was busy solving the problems of the world on Facebook when this good idea struck me. Katybeth: Tonight is the full moon--the Beaver Moon. I wonder what would happen if we ALL went outside at 11 p.m. Central Time...and howled at the moon? Do … Continue reading Dear Fellow Moon Howlers and Odd Friends,
Beaver Full Moon, Red Planet Day, French Toast Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 28, 2012 ★~ Today Quote: “Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry?” William Blake ★~ November Full Moon: The November full moon was dubbed the Beaver Moon by the Native American tribes of New England and … Continue reading Beaver Full Moon, Red Planet Day, French Toast Day
Pins and Needle Day, Bavarian Cream Pie Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 27, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. —Lao-Tze ★~ Pin’s and Needle Day: Today has a dual meaning: It refers to feeling anxious or nervous and … Continue reading Pins and Needle Day, Bavarian Cream Pie Day
Cyber Monday, Shopping Reminder Day, Cake Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 26, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: “I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then. ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland ★~ Cyber Monday: Bye-bye Black Friday. So long Small Business Saturday. Now, it's Cyber Monday's turn. Cyber Monday, coined in 2005 by a shopping trade … Continue reading Cyber Monday, Shopping Reminder Day, Cake Day
Scattering Joe’s Ashes
Today, I spoke to a friend whose mother recently died. My friend shared that not only had she inherited her mother’s cremation ashes but also her dad’s, her grandparents’ on both her mom’s side and her dad’s side, those of an aunt she had never met, her dad’s sister’s ashes and the cremains of several … Continue reading Scattering Joe’s Ashes
Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day, Sardine Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 24, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. ~ Dale Carnegie ★~ Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day: We all have at least one extraordinary—and many times Odd—ability. Now’s the time to get out there … Continue reading Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day, Sardine Day
Thankful I Didn’t Ruin Thanksgiving!
On Wednesday Odd was still broken, and I was adrift ... adrift in a lonely sea ... alone . . . at loose ends. Ok, damn it! The devil made me do it! I decided to do a little pre-Thanksgiving cooking. In the way of a little background, ever since dearly departed Joe died, … Continue reading Thankful I Didn’t Ruin Thanksgiving!
Six-Word Thanksgiving Stories
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 21, 2012 May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! (anonymous) Last Thursday, on Facebook and Odd, I … Continue reading Six-Word Thanksgiving Stories
My Odd Blog Thankful For You!
Really, I don’t even know where to begin. I missed you all so much. I missed those of you who are such loyal readers that I worry about you when you don’t show up for El Morno. I missed those of you who fly by and say hi when you can. I missed those … Continue reading My Odd Blog Thankful For You!
Use Less Stuff Day, National Vichyssoise Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 18th, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: Looking back, my life seems like one long obstacle race, with me as the chief obstacle. ~ Jack Paar ★~ Use Less Stuff Day: ★~ National Vichyssoise Day: Last year we (I) learned that, the hot version of the Vichyssoise is called Cream Potato … Continue reading Use Less Stuff Day, National Vichyssoise Day