Cole’s* grade school cello teacher Mr. Hoppe reminded his students at the end of every lesson to practice during the week. He encouraged the kids to set a timer and commit to practicing for just five minutes a day. Mr. Hoppe always said that “starting is the hardest part.” He knew that once the cello … Continue reading Starting Increases The Odds of Reaching Your Destination by 100%
Great American Campout Day, Onion Ring Day, Chocolate Éclair Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 22, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Onion rings in the car cushions do not improve with time.” Erma Bombeck ★~ Great American Campout Day: When was the last time you spent a night out under the stars and moon? Tonight, thousands of people will set up a tent in the backyard … Continue reading Great American Campout Day, Onion Ring Day, Chocolate Éclair Day!
Summer Solstice, Baby Boomers, Skateboarding, Peaches and Cream Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 21, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: "Just living is not enough" said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom and flowers." - Hans Christian Andersen ★~ Summer Solstice Day: “Think but this, and all is mended, That you have but slumber’d here, While these visions did appear. And this weak and … Continue reading Summer Solstice, Baby Boomers, Skateboarding, Peaches and Cream Day
Ice Cream Soda Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 20, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter ★~ Reminder: Today is the last day of Spring. The longest day of the year — the summer solstice — is almost here. On June 21 2013, at exactly 1:04 am EDT (5:04 UTC), the … Continue reading Ice Cream Soda Day
Juneteenth, Oreo Cookie Day, National Martini Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 19, 2013 Today's Quote: "The best things said come last. People will talk for hours saying nothing much and then linger at the door with words that come with a rush from the heart...♥" ~Alan Alda ★~ Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with … Continue reading Juneteenth, Oreo Cookie Day, National Martini Day
Gone Fishin’, International Panic Day, International Picnic Day, Sushi Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 18, 2013 The Double rainbow, that appeared over Lake Michigan and the Chicago downtown on Tuesday evening (June 17) was a magical and beautiful event. ★~ Today’s Quote: Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. ~Author Unknown ★~ Gone Fishin' Day: (the date seems to vary) Did you know … Continue reading Gone Fishin’, International Panic Day, International Picnic Day, Sushi Day
Eat your Vegetables Day, Apple Strudel Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 17, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them. ~Chinese Proverb ★~ Eat your Vegetables Day: Yesterday, we celebrate Fresh Vegetables and today we eat them, If you don't eat your vegetables you'll get the plague. At least that's what my sweet mother always told me. … Continue reading Eat your Vegetables Day, Apple Strudel Day
Father’s Day, Fresh Veggie Day, National Fudge Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 16, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote:Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap on a rope. Bill Cosby, Fatherhood ★~ Father's Day: (Alaska, 2010, Cole's hair was a bit wilder back then 😀 ) In 1910, the state of Washington declared the nation’s first Father’s Day celebration. The idea … Continue reading Father’s Day, Fresh Veggie Day, National Fudge Day
Smile Power Day, Lobster Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 15, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: She gave me a smile I could feel in my hip pocket. ~Raymond Chandler ★~ Smile Power Day: Show off your super smile power today! Go ahead and flash those pearly whites at everyone you meet. Smiling makes you feel great and the world a … Continue reading Smile Power Day, Lobster Day
The Real Thing: Coke Mosaic
During the summer, I spend a lot of time with my campers outside, soaking up the sunlight and sipping Coke, the official soft drink of summer. Recently, while my pups were catching a wave in the kiddie pool, I bent down to pick up a Coke bottle top that I had dropped, and I set … Continue reading The Real Thing: Coke Mosaic