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

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