~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 11,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” E. E. Cummings ★~Puddle Day: No problem celebrating Puddle Day in Chicago where the temps have hit 40 degrees, and 18 inches of accumulated snow is melting at record speed. We can offer slushy puddles, puddle with drifting icebergs, and … Continue reading Puddle Day, Milk Day, Hot Toddy Day
Make Lots Of Memories
Memories Over the holidays, Cole and I were pulling the three (yes, three) toddler-size elves out of their storage boxes when one of, Dearly Departed, Joe’s index cards came out of the last elf’s box. The handwritten note card was titled “Silence” and featured a quote by Kafka. I remarked to Cole that his dad … Continue reading Make Lots Of Memories
Houseplant Appreciation Day, Peculiar People Day, Cut Energy Cost Day, Bittersweet Chocolate Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 10,2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: The ultimate goal of the educational system is to shift to the individual the burden of pursing his own education. This will not be a widely shared pursuit until we get over our odd conviction that education is what goes on in school buildings … Continue reading Houseplant Appreciation Day, Peculiar People Day, Cut Energy Cost Day, Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Static Electricity Day, Play God Day, Apricot Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 9, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: The Two-Minute Rule: If you see something that needs doing, and it can be completed within two minutes, do it immediately. (quoted by many) ★~ Static Electricity Day: Static electricity: fun for sticking balloons to your hair, bad for touching doorknobs after crossing a carpeted room … Continue reading Static Electricity Day, Play God Day, Apricot Day
Bubble Bath Day, Joy Germ Day, Male Watcher Day, Toffee Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 8, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.” ― Marianne Williamson ★~ Bubble Bath Day: The warm water and steam open your pores, clean your skin, and loosen up that knot in your neck. I enjoy a … Continue reading Bubble Bath Day, Joy Germ Day, Male Watcher Day, Toffee Day
Old Rock Day, Tempura Day, Coldest Places
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 7, 2014 Today’s Quote: If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to say it. ~ George Burns ★~ Old Rock Day: The oldest rocks on … Continue reading Old Rock Day, Tempura Day, Coldest Places
Three Kings Day, Cuddle Up Day, Bean Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 6, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: star of wonder, star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light. ★~ Three Kings' Day: Three Kings' Day (also known as The Epiphany) is a Christian holiday that commemorates the biblical story of the … Continue reading Three Kings Day, Cuddle Up Day, Bean Day
Whipped Cream Day, National Bird Day, Wind Chill Factor
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 5, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Whipped cream isn’t whipped cream at all if it hasn’t been whipped with whips, just like poached eggs isn’t poached eggs unless it’s been stolen in the dead of the night.” —Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ★~ Whipped Cream Day: Whipped Cream Day … Continue reading Whipped Cream Day, National Bird Day, Wind Chill Factor
Trivia Day, Spaghetti Day, Odds and Ends
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 4, 2014 ★~ Todays Quote: The world is waiting. Your turn.... (Seth Godin) ★~ Trivia Day: Trivia Day honors anyone who knows a lot facts or has a doctorate in uselessology. Here is a bit of trivia ~ On Good Friday in 1930, the BBC reported, "There is no … Continue reading Trivia Day, Spaghetti Day, Odds and Ends
Sleep Day, Chocolate Cherry Day, Fruitcake Toss
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ January 3, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know? ~ Ernest Hemingway ★~ Sleep Day: Sleep Day revolves around rest and relaxation. It is an opportunity to sleep in, be lazy, doze, or nap for 20 minutes, 8 hours, or … Continue reading Sleep Day, Chocolate Cherry Day, Fruitcake Toss