The Animals Can Talk. This is one of my favorite Christmas stories. Listen closely at midnight on Christmas Eve, and you will hear the animals talking....wonder what secrets my campers will tell me? "Christmas Gifts" It was Christmas Eve in the barnyard. Seven ordinary animals had just settled down for the night. It was just … Continue reading Christmas Eve Magic – The Animals Can Talk
Winter Solstice 2014, Kiwi Fruit Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 21, 2014 ★~ Today's Quote: “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” ~ Mary Oliver ★~ Winter Solstice: In the Northern Hemisphere, the day of the winter solstice features the least amount of possible daylight … Continue reading Winter Solstice 2014, Kiwi Fruit Day
Slippers, Santa Paws, Jiggling Keys
A dear friend brought me these ruby red slippers back from her trip to Tokyo. They are fuzzy, soft, warm, and wonderful! And isn't the color great - Christmas slippers! They make me so happy, I had to share them with you! Thank you for admiring them. My teen left last Friday for Merritt Island, … Continue reading Slippers, Santa Paws, Jiggling Keys
Monkey Day, Bouillabaisse Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 14, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.” Winston Churchill ★~ Monkey Day: Quit monkeying around and take a moment to participate in this celebration of all things simian! Did you know that there are three distinct types … Continue reading Monkey Day, Bouillabaisse Day
Horn Honking – Stop It!
Honking. And I’m not talking about Canadian geese; I’m talking about the honk of a car horn. I loathe being honked at. Ok, before I tell the whole story, full disclosure. I’ll admit that sometimes I deserve to be honked at. I’ve been known to inadvertently cut off other drivers, who then alert me to … Continue reading Horn Honking – Stop It!
ObamaCare or Con? Sign-up Nightmare
ObamaCare Sign-Up. . . Dearly Departed Joe worked in his family’s insurance business, and took care of our health insurance benefits. When Joe died, my brother-in-law adjusted our plan, and we carried on accordingly. In 2013, my brother-in-law encouraged me to look at ObamaCare. He felt it would save me money. I tried. I really … Continue reading ObamaCare or Con? Sign-up Nightmare
Scintillating Travel Companions
Pastries Day, Christmas Card Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno!♥~★~★~♥ December 9, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water. Anonymous ★~Pastries Day: Pastries have been around forever. In 2600 B.C., the Egyptians were making doughnut-like pastries out of crude flour and honey, and dipping them in wine. In the 7th century, … Continue reading Pastries Day, Christmas Card Day
Brownie Day, Marsala 2015 Color Pick
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 8, 2014 ★~Today’s Quote: I intend to live forever. So far, so good. ~ Steven Wright ★~ Brownie Day: Brownies originated in New England during the early twentieth century. One story says that a Boston chef mistakenly added melted chocolate to a batch of biscuits, thus creating the first brownies. … Continue reading Brownie Day, Marsala 2015 Color Pick
Cotton Candy, Letter Writing, Civil Aviation Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 7, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage. Mark Russell ★~ Cotton Candy Day: From the sweet, sugary taste to the soft, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth, what's not to love … Continue reading Cotton Candy, Letter Writing, Civil Aviation Day