~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 17, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: Recently, I was asked if I was going to fire an employee who made a mistake that cost the company $600,000. No, I replied, I just spent $600,000 training him. Why would I want somebody to hire his experience? ~ Thomas J. Watson ★~ President's Day: … Continue reading Presidents Day, My Way Day, Cafe Au Lait Day
Do a Grouch a Favor Day, Almond Day, Odds and Ends
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 16, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “We will either find a way or make one.” – Hannibal ★~ Do a Grouch a Favor Day: One of the best-known grouches of modern history is Oscar, a Muppet character first introduced on "Sesame Street" in 1969. Like all grouches, Oscar's mission in life … Continue reading Do a Grouch a Favor Day, Almond Day, Odds and Ends
Devouring Chocolate, Running a Muck
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 15, 2014 I've been devouring chocolate while running-a-muck with my favorite boy and June Bug these last couple days. Beth Ann, a friend and fellow blogger did the nicest thing! She wrote a terrific post about Cole and his Bug!! Click over and take a look see at the … Continue reading Devouring Chocolate, Running a Muck
Change Your Name Day, Tortellini Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 13, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Must a name mean something?" Alice asked doubtfully. Of course it must," Humpty Dumpty said with a short laugh; "my name means the shape I am - and a good handsome shape it is, too. With a name like yours, you might be any shape, almost.” … Continue reading Change Your Name Day, Tortellini Day
Lincoln’s Birthday, Plum Pudding Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 12,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: "If you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Lincoln ★~ Lincoln's Birthday: President Abraham Lincoln, celebrates his 205th birthday and has ranked first or second in polls of the best-ever U.S. president for more than 60 years. Check out did you know … Continue reading Lincoln’s Birthday, Plum Pudding Day
Make A Friend Day, White T-Shirt Day, Peppermint Patty Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ February 11, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” ― Mark Twain ★~ Make a Friend Day: Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold. A circle is round, it has no end. That's how long, I will … Continue reading Make A Friend Day, White T-Shirt Day, Peppermint Patty Day
VW Bug 1973 Goes To School
Team VW BUG! On Sunday, in anticipation for an 11-mile road trip to the Chicago Walforf School, Cole bought his 1973 VW Bug (“June Bug”) that he is restoring for his senior project, a new battery, added oil and filled her tank with gas. My role was to have absolute confidence in Cole and the … Continue reading VW Bug 1973 Goes To School
Umbrella Day, Creme Cheese Brownie Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 10,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: Whenever you feel sad just remember that there are billions of cells in your body and all they care about is you. (unknown) ★~ Umbrella Day: The um-ber-ella-ella-ella, brolly, gamp, parasol, bumbershoot - whatever you call it, umbrellas are made for one thing - keeping … Continue reading Umbrella Day, Creme Cheese Brownie Day
Toothache Day, Read in the Bathtub Day, Pizza Pie Day, Bagels and Lox Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ February 9, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: I breathe together with all life and all life breathes with me. I remind myself of the sacred truth that what is in one, is in the whole. Let me make this small world that I share with so many a better place today. ~ Caroline … Continue reading Toothache Day, Read in the Bathtub Day, Pizza Pie Day, Bagels and Lox Day
Peel Hard Boiled Eggs by Blowing – Easy or Not?
A video showing how to peel hard boiled eggs by blowing them through the shell was shared on Facebook. We were all pretty darn enthusiastic about the video; admitting to one another that we sucked at peeling hard boiled eggs. Of-course, we would rinse the eggs after using the hard boiled egg peeling technique. It's not … Continue reading Peel Hard Boiled Eggs by Blowing – Easy or Not?