~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ September 15,2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow, but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing. ~ Agatha Christie ★~ Felt Hat Day: One of the most famous fedora's belonged … Continue reading September 15, 2012: Felt Hat Day, Make a Hat Day, Linguine Day
September 14, 2012, Eat A Hoagie Day, Creme Filled Donut Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ September 14, 2012 ★~ Today’s Tweet: Middle East Protestors: You do know that not all Americans worked on that shitty film, right? ★~ It’s Eat a Hoagie Day! The hoagie, also known as a sub or grinder, name originated in the city of Philadelphia. A hoagie would be pronounce hOEwghie … Continue reading September 14, 2012, Eat A Hoagie Day, Creme Filled Donut Day
September 13, 2012: R U OK? Day, Uncle Sam Day, Snack a Pickle Day, National Peanut Day.
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ September 13, 2012 Today’s Quote: “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl ★~ R U OK?Day: A conversation could change a life. … Continue reading September 13, 2012: R U OK? Day, Uncle Sam Day, Snack a Pickle Day, National Peanut Day.
Soccer Mom Angst
My kid is playing soccer on his school team. He has about 11 years of soccer experience. He understands the game, has excellent footwork, and can put the ball where it needs to be with accuracy. Our High School struggles with sports. It’s a small high school, and putting together enough players for team sports … Continue reading Soccer Mom Angst
September 12, 2012: National Video Game Day, Programmer’s Day, Milkshake Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ September, 12, 2012 ★~Today's Quote: Calvin: Sometimes when I'm talking, my words can't keep up with my thoughts. I wonder why we can think faster than we speak? Hobbes: Probably so we can think twice. ★~ National Video Game Day: The first commercially available video game was called "Odyssey," and … Continue reading September 12, 2012: National Video Game Day, Programmer’s Day, Milkshake Day
September 11, 2012: Make You Bed Day, Hot Cross Bun Day, 911 Remembrance
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ September 11, 2012 ★~ Today's Quote: I Remember... ★~ Make your bed day: Charles Duhigg's "The Power of Habit" writes, making your bed every morning is correlated with better productivity. Apparently, making your bed is something called a keystone habit. Keystone habits are those routines that, if you can identify … Continue reading September 11, 2012: Make You Bed Day, Hot Cross Bun Day, 911 Remembrance
September 10, 2012: Swap Idea Day, TV Dinner Day, Chicago Teachers Strike
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ September 10, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need to open the door is just one more good idea. Jim Rohn ★~ Chicago Teachers Strike: The first teachers strike in 25 years has hit Chicago. Over 400,000 children will be out of school.. The people of … Continue reading September 10, 2012: Swap Idea Day, TV Dinner Day, Chicago Teachers Strike
A Cosmic Wink: The Whole Bat Story!
As promised a bat story... Cole was dreading the transition from summer vacation back to school, while I was dealing with unexpected expenses, writing checks for school tuition, and feeling sad and weary. During transitional times, Cole and I miss Joe more than usual. Cole misses him because, in his words, “Dad always seems more … Continue reading A Cosmic Wink: The Whole Bat Story!
September 9, 2012: Grandparents Day, Weinerschnitzel Day, Teddy Bear Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ September 9, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want. ~Bill Watterson,Calvin and Hobbes ★~ Happy Grandparents Day! Marian McQuade established Grandparents’ Day in 1973. McQuade raised fifteen children and had forty-three grandchildren. The purpose of this day is to honor grandparents and strengthen the bond … Continue reading September 9, 2012: Grandparents Day, Weinerschnitzel Day, Teddy Bear Day
Quotesmiths Invited To Share Their Quotes!
Every one of us is a quotesmith. We craft and share short sentences that draw from our everyday experiences, and our family and friends will repeat and pass them forward. We also repeat and hand down quotes from family members and friends. I’m working on a project to capture the quotes of the everyday … Continue reading Quotesmiths Invited To Share Their Quotes!