~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 6,2012 Post Updated; February 6, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Life begins at forty. Walter B. Pitkin ★~ Lame Duck Day: The phrase lame duck was coined in the 18th century at the London Stock Exchange, to refer to a broker who defaulted on his debts. In the 19th century … Continue reading February 6: Lame Duck Day, Waitangi Day, Frozen Yogurt Day
February 5: Super Bowl, World Nutella Day, Weathercaster Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 5, 2012 Posted updated: February 5, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Weather forecast for tonight: dark. ~George Carlin ★~ Superbowl XLVI: More Americans than ever will celebrate Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, spending a predicted $11 billion — more than ever before — according to a National Retail Federation survey. Nearly … Continue reading February 5: Super Bowl, World Nutella Day, Weathercaster Day
Teen Drama. Act 1. Scene 1.
It is late afternoon. Katybeth is sitting in her blue Honda van in front of the Chicago Waldorf School, waiting to pick up her tenth grader, Cole. Cole enters the van by flinging open the van door, throwing himself into the car, and slamming the door. COLE: (speaking in a very loud, exasperated voice) Mom, … Continue reading Teen Drama. Act 1. Scene 1.
February 3: National Wear Red Day, Carrot Cake Day,
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 3, 2012 Post Updated: February 3, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. Anais Nin ★~ National Wear Red Day: During American Heart Month in February, the American Heart Association will focus on educating women about cardiovascular disease. Put on … Continue reading February 3: National Wear Red Day, Carrot Cake Day,
February 2nd: Candlemas, Ground Hog Day, Crepe Day, Heavenly Hash Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 2,2012 Posted Updated: February 2, 2013 Thank you Mary Lee for the beautiful sunrise in Charlotte! ★~ Today’s Quote: The Snowdrop, in purest white array, first rears her head on Candlemas day. ★~ Candlemas: Today is one of the "cross-quarter" days and marks the midpoint between the winter solstice … Continue reading February 2nd: Candlemas, Ground Hog Day, Crepe Day, Heavenly Hash Day
February 1: Working Naked Day, Serpent Day, Baked Alaska Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 1,2012 Post updated: February 1, 2013 ★~ Welcome February: A time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. - Edith Sitwell ★~ Working Naked Day: Things could get … Continue reading February 1: Working Naked Day, Serpent Day, Baked Alaska Day
January 31: Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, yaD sdrawkcaB, Brandy Alexander Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ onroM lE! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 31st :etouQ s’yadoT ~★ Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ~ Pablo Picasso :yaD drawkcaB ~★ Before you celebrate Backward Day, you must warm up! We will not start at the very beginning: Do Ti La So Fa Mi … Continue reading January 31: Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, yaD sdrawkcaB, Brandy Alexander Day
January 30: Bubble Wrap Appreciation, Inane Answering Machine Day, Croissant Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 30 ★~ Today’s Quote: It isn't sufficient just to want - you've got to ask yourself what you are going to do to get the things you want. Franklin D Roosevelt ★~ Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day: Today we celebrate the joy that Bubble Wrap® brings to our lives. For … Continue reading January 30: Bubble Wrap Appreciation, Inane Answering Machine Day, Croissant Day
January 29: Puzzle Day, Corn Chip Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ Jan 29, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: "There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation." ~ W.C. Fields ★~ Puzzle Day: John Spilsbury, a London engraver and mapmaker, produced the first jigsaw puzzle around 1760 by mounting … Continue reading January 29: Puzzle Day, Corn Chip Day
January 28: Kazoo Day, Blueberry Pancake Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ Jan 28,2012 Thank you Mary Lee for the beautiful Charlotte sunrise pictures! Post Updated: January 28, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: The laziest man I ever met put popcorn in his pancakes so they would turn over by themselves. W C Fields quotes ★~ Kazoo Day: My sweet mother plays the … Continue reading January 28: Kazoo Day, Blueberry Pancake Day!