A carton of cream was dropped, while being carried inside from the car, damaging the carton. Cole* had a solution for saving the cream, without losing a drop...One glass bottle and a hands free funnel. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/69443782[/vimeo] Odd Loves Company! *17 year old teen
Rabbit! Rabbit Reminder, Social Media Day, Meteor Day, Turkey Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 30, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with … Continue reading Rabbit! Rabbit Reminder, Social Media Day, Meteor Day, Turkey Day
National Waffle Iron Day, Camera Day, Buttercrunch Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ June 29, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ★~ National Waffle Iron Day: The earliest … Continue reading National Waffle Iron Day, Camera Day, Buttercrunch Day
Paul Bunyun Day,Tapioca Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 28, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, … Continue reading Paul Bunyun Day,Tapioca Day
One Day, 800 Miles, VW Bug Fun!
All incoming seniors at the Chicago Waldorf School work for an entire year on a self-selected senior project. Projects range from orphans to the art of beer, and will be presented in March of 2014. Cole decided he wanted to make over a classic Volkswagen Bug and immerse himself in learning about the culture of … Continue reading One Day, 800 Miles, VW Bug Fun!
Sunglass Day, Orange Blossom Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 27, 2013 ★~Today's Quote: You know you're getting old when you get that one candle on the cake. It's like, 'See if you can blow this out.'Jerry Seinfeld ★~ Sunglasses Day: It’s Sunglasses Day! Some say, sunglasses are quite possibly the most important fashion accessory of the entire summer season. … Continue reading Sunglass Day, Orange Blossom Day
Beauticians Day, Chocolate Pudding Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 26, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving” Albert Einstein ★~Beautician Day: Today we celebrate the beauticians, barbers, and color techs who understand and appreciate our endless whining about our hair and try so hard to bring us closer … Continue reading Beauticians Day, Chocolate Pudding Day
Road Warrior Fatigue, El Morno Delayed, Admire Our Flamingos
I left Vickie (our friend and camp helper) in charge of Camp-Run-A-Pup yesterday, and headed out on a day trip with Cole to look at a Volkswagon Beetle he found to work on for his senior project. One Beetle turned into two and 800 miles later, our day trip was successfully completed. I'll tell you … Continue reading Road Warrior Fatigue, El Morno Delayed, Admire Our Flamingos
International Fairy Day, Praline Cookie Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 24, 2013 ★ ~ International Fairy Day: Clap twice! Today fairy believers young and old to celebrate the stories, magic, and history of the Fair Folk. For centuries, fairies have been an important part of Celtic culture. In all of the ancient legends, these mythological creatures are described … Continue reading International Fairy Day, Praline Cookie Day
Let It Go Day, Pink Day, Pecan Sandie Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 23, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head.– Ann Landers ★~ Let It Go Day: There’s baggage piled on every life, forever in the one’s way. Today’s a chance to let it go, and have a perfect day. Today, take … Continue reading Let It Go Day, Pink Day, Pecan Sandie Day