We started this crisp, cloudy day with a flat tire. Yep, our little Pixo’s tire was not healed from the original meeting of the curb back in Dublin. Cole changed his second flat tire in two days and let it be duly noted that he shaved a good five minutes off his time (of course … Continue reading Irish Musing about Cork and Blarney Castle
Celebrating: Veggies and Apple Strudel!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 17th ★~ Today’s Quote: When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them. ~Chinese Proverb ★~ Eat your Vegetables Day: Don’t argue just eat your vegetables! You've been skipping over them for far too long and today it's time to make a change. And if you don't, you're … Continue reading Celebrating: Veggies and Apple Strudel!
Ireland Musing: Waterford-Irish Countryside (Day 2)
Day 2 Ireland, Waterford and Kilkenney First things first. We got our car tire fixed for ten euros and were on our way in less than 30 minutes this morning. Driving. I went back to the basics. I slowed way down and gave up control, letting Cole take over reading the map and giving me … Continue reading Ireland Musing: Waterford-Irish Countryside (Day 2)
Celebrating Fudge and Recess
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 16th ★~ Quote: Mistakes are the portals of discovery ~ James Joyce ★~ Recess at Work Day: Everyone needs a break from the daily grind of work. Summer is the perfect time to mix it up a little with your co-workers by having office recess. Celebrate today by … Continue reading Celebrating Fudge and Recess
Musing about Ireland-Day One
Top O' the morning to ye! Let’s muse over a cuppa and please have a scone! I'm sure it comes as no surprise to you that Cole and I are vacationing in Ireland. Before we left, I stood at the door taking a very long time to say goodbye before we bon voyaged. We arrived … Continue reading Musing about Ireland-Day One
Celebrating: Smiles and Lobster!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 15th ★~ Today’s Quote: Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You ★~ Smile Day: Smile and the whole world smiles with you! Today, just flash everyone you meet and greet (or just … Continue reading Celebrating: Smiles and Lobster!
Celebrating: Flags, Weasels, Families, and Strawberry Shortcake
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 14 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." ★~ Pop Goes The Weasel Day: Let's all sing it together now — “All around the mulberry … Continue reading Celebrating: Flags, Weasels, Families, and Strawberry Shortcake
Celebrating: Kitchen Klutzes and Roller Coasters
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 13 ★~ Today’s Quote: Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure nor this thing nor that but simply growth, We are happy when we are growing. William Butler Yeats ★~ Kitchen Klutzes Of America Day If a Cuisinart blade is falling—do not try and catch it! Always put the lid … Continue reading Celebrating: Kitchen Klutzes and Roller Coasters
Musing about: Past Trip Experiences
Let’s muse over a cuppa and peanut butter cookies. Today is the day before the day we leave for our trip to Ireland. Do you know the kind of person who could live for a week out of her purse...the kind of person who always has spare mouthwash, an extra sweater, your choice of drugs, … Continue reading Musing about: Past Trip Experiences
Celebrating: Red Rose & Peanut Butter Cookie Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 12 ★~ Today’s Quote: The easiest way to attract a crowd is to let it be known that at a given time and a given place someone is going to attempt something that in the event of failure will mean sudden death. ~ Harry Houdini ★~ Red Rose Day: A … Continue reading Celebrating: Red Rose & Peanut Butter Cookie Day