Estate Sale Tea Party---We took a brief break for tea...so civilized, don't you think? The night before we were ready to throw open the garage door to welcome our crowd of buyers to Project Estate Sale, the dear friend I'm helping informed me that she didn’t think anyone would come to the sale. Covered in … Continue reading Estate Sale Happy Dance
Day of the Dead, All Saints’ Day, Vinegar Day, Fried Clam Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 1st, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to die. ~Thomas Campbell, "Hallowed Ground" ★~ Day of the Dead: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) begins, November 1, 2013, and ends November 2, 2013. Originally the "Feast of the Dead" was celebrated in Celtic … Continue reading Day of the Dead, All Saints’ Day, Vinegar Day, Fried Clam Day
Rabbit Rabbit! Reminder!
Rabbit Rabbit! Reminder! It’s the end of the October and you know what that means….the first words out of your mouth on the first day of November must be “rabbit, rabbit”. This is doubly important if your birthday occurs this month. Saying “Rabbit, rabbit” will ensure a month full of good luck! Origins and history: … Continue reading Rabbit Rabbit! Reminder!
Halloween Costume Fun
Halloween 1997: Cole was King Cole Halloween 2013: Fast forward 17 years, my son walks out the door as a blond from Denmark "twining" a classmate in the 11th grade. Aja did not know she was going to be Halloween twined by Cole who "borrowed her sweater," add a magenta scarf, pair of … Continue reading Halloween Costume Fun
Mischief Night, Create A Great Funeral Day, Candy Corn Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 30, 2013 Posted Updated: October 30, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Now let it work. Mischief, thou art afoot. Take thou what course thou wilt.” ― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar ★~ Mischief Night: The eve before Halloween is a time to run amok and perform some harmless pranks. A little … Continue reading Mischief Night, Create A Great Funeral Day, Candy Corn Day
National Cat Day, Hermit Day, Oatmeal Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 29, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: "Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this." - Anonymous ★~ National Cat Day: “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” Charles Dickens once mused. Cats are one of the most beloved human companions of all time. … Continue reading National Cat Day, Hermit Day, Oatmeal Day
Global Champaign Day, Wild Food Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 28, 2013 (In case you were wondering....) ★~ Today’s Quote: “Don't compare yourself with anyone in this world...if you do so, you are insulting yourself.” ― Bill Gates ★~ Global Champaign Day: Pop open a bottle of the bubbly, and celebrate Champagnes awesomeness. Can't we all use a little more … Continue reading Global Champaign Day, Wild Food Day
Mother-In-Law Day, American Beer Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 27, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not. ~ Fran Lebowitz ★~ Mother-In-Law Day: An occasion to honor your mother-in-law for their contributions to your family and for their good humor in enduring bad jokes. ★~ … Continue reading Mother-In-Law Day, American Beer Day
Peanut Butter: Sticky Review
Peanut Butter Have you ever been to Costco or Sam’s Membership Club, optimistically sampled something, and then, after the first bite, you’re convinced the seemingly friendly sample lady is part of a larger plot to kill you? Why else would she be standing their luring you toward her with free samples of a product … Continue reading Peanut Butter: Sticky Review
Sourest Day, Greasy Food Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ October 25, 2013 ★~Today’s Quote: “There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” ― Bill Watterson ★~ Sourest Day: To emphasize the balance of things in nature. A day for sour (Sauer) people. If you got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, congratulations! You are … Continue reading Sourest Day, Greasy Food Day