Odd will resume its regular posting schedule in April. The need to indulge in sleep is the primary reason for my sporadic posting. So dull. But, I'll be back to make up for all those missed holidays and to share the various and sundry that makes up our riveting Odd life. Can't wait, can you? … Continue reading Odd Will Be Back
Artichoke Day, Curlew Day, Everything You Do Is Right Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 16, 2015 For the first time in 100 years, Pi Day fell on 3/14/15, matching up with the first five numbers that represent the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, 3.1415! Pretty darn cool. (Yes, I know Pi day is over but what is couple days between … Continue reading Artichoke Day, Curlew Day, Everything You Do Is Right Day
Tools Day, Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 11, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Your words, your thoughts, your imagination: powerful tools. Remember that and use them wisely.” ― Donald L. Hicks, Look into the stillness ★~ Worship of Tools Day Source: Fix.com High quality tools have been used for thousands of years. Humans have invented ingenious tools that … Continue reading Tools Day, Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day
International Women’s Day, Peanut Butter Cluster Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 8,2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: "Whether women are better than men I cannot say - but I can say they are certainly no worse." - Golda Meir ★~ International Women's Day: Make It Happen is the 2015 theme for International Women's day encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women. The first … Continue reading International Women’s Day, Peanut Butter Cluster Day
Vaccination Myths and Polarization
Almost 19 years ago, I received a gift subscription to Mothering Magazine (unfortunately, it is no longer published in a magazine format). It was a beautifully presented magazine that offered alternative views on birth, breastfeeding, discipline, and schooling children. One of the articles in Mothering introduced me to the controversy surrounding vaccinating your child. This article … Continue reading Vaccination Myths and Polarization
Banana Cream Pie Day, Same Old Stuff Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 2, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “If you never did you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.” ~ Dr Seuss ★~ Banana Cream Pie Day: People have been making pies filled with cream, pudding, and custard since the Medieval times. Similar inventions from that era include Napoleons, cream … Continue reading Banana Cream Pie Day, Same Old Stuff Day
Ruckusmaker Day, Tortilla Chips Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 24, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: What would our world look like if more people started projects, made a ruckus, and took risks? ~Seth Godin ★~ Ruckusmaker day Celebrated all over the world, for the first time, Ruckusmaker Day. Appropriately on what would have been Steve Jobs' 60th birthday. Steve's contribution wasn't … Continue reading Ruckusmaker Day, Tortilla Chips Day
Hound Dogs, Stella and Synchronicity
Nothing but a hound dog . . . Hound Dogs and synchronicity... What in the world do hound dogs and synchronicity have in common? I am so glad you asked. Pack some snacks; we are heading for Ohio*. This morning the alarm went off at the usual 4:30, and I leaped out of my warm … Continue reading Hound Dogs, Stella and Synchronicity
Hoodie Hoo Day, Love Your Pet, Cherry Pie
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 20, 2015 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” ~ Mary Oliver ★~ 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 while doing your favorite little dance, … Continue reading Hoodie Hoo Day, Love Your Pet, Cherry Pie
Sheep, Goat Does It Matter? Yes.
Sheep, Goat...it matters! The Chinese New Year started today, and because Chinese words are vague and not as specific as English words, there has been some debate as to whether we are celebrating the year of the sheep or the year of the goat. According to Lala Zuo, a Chinese language and culture professor at … Continue reading Sheep, Goat Does It Matter? Yes.