★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 28, 2013 ★~ Today's Quote: It is choice, not chance that determines destiny. It is choice, not chance that determines destiny. Navjot Singh Sidhu. ★~ Chrysler Day: Walter P. Chrysler was a poor boy growing up in Kansas; but on this day in 1928 he worked out a deal that made automotive history … Continue reading Chrysler Day, National Hamburger Day, National Brisket Day
Memorial Day, Sunscreen Day, Grape Popsicle Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 27, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: It's foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." George S Patton ★~ Memorial Day: Many thanks to each of our veterans and their families for your sacrifices and all you've done and continue to do … Continue reading Memorial Day, Sunscreen Day, Grape Popsicle Day
MMJ Birthday, Indianpolis 500, Blueberry, Cheesecake Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 26, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Robert Frost ★~ Happy Birthday to my Sweet Mother! I'm so glad I have no other. ★~The Indianapolis 500: [youtube]http://youtu.be/orN97ds0UjY[/youtube] The Indy … Continue reading MMJ Birthday, Indianpolis 500, Blueberry, Cheesecake Day
International Geek Pride Day, National Wine Day, Wine Corker Giveaway
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 25, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ★~ International Geek Pride Day: Reasons to Geek Out: It’s Towel Day, the day two weeks after Douglas Adams’ passed in 2001 in which fans celebrate by keeping a … Continue reading International Geek Pride Day, National Wine Day, Wine Corker Giveaway
No Cell Phone Sucks: Tips For Teen Cell Phone Users
Cole’s two-week high school service trips are cell phone and computer free, except for a few hours on the weekend. I don’t disagree with this policy in theory, but in reality, I hate it. The no cell phone policy is announced at the class meeting prior to the trip. Phones can be taken on the trip, but … Continue reading No Cell Phone Sucks: Tips For Teen Cell Phone Users
Camp-Run-A-Pup Tails
(Here are a few of our past and present campers. Slide show is in the process of being updated) People often ask me to share Camp-Run-A-Pup tales. Here are a few camp favorites. Sorry, Lily, no camp for you: A few years ago, I answered the phone and was greeted by a woman who had … Continue reading Camp-Run-A-Pup Tails
Lucky Penny Day,World Turtle Day,Taffy Day
~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 23, 2013 ★~Today’s Quote: “Behold the turtle. He only makes progress when he sticks his neck out.” James Bryant Conant, Harvard President ★~ Lucky Penny Day: Find a penny, pick it up and all day long, you'll have good luck. Give that penny to a friend, and your luck will … Continue reading Lucky Penny Day,World Turtle Day,Taffy Day
Toothpaste Day, Buy a Musical Instrument Day, Vanilla Pudding Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 22, 2013 El Morno is taking the day off, but I would feel terrible if I didn't wish you a Happy Toothpaste Tube Day! Washington Sheffield, a dentist in of New London, Conn. invented the collapsible metal toothpaste tube on May 22, 1892. Where in the world would be without … Continue reading Toothpaste Day, Buy a Musical Instrument Day, Vanilla Pudding Day
Memo Day, Waitress and Waiters Appreciation Day, Strawberries and Cream Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ May 21, 2013 ★~Today 's Quote: “I’ve been all over the world and I’ve never seen a statue of a critic.” ― Leonard Bernstein ★~ National Memo Day: To: All Employees Subject: Casual Fridays: Week 1 - Memo No. 1 Effective this week, the company is adopting Fridays as Casual Day. Employees … Continue reading Memo Day, Waitress and Waiters Appreciation Day, Strawberries and Cream Day
Teen Trip: Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
Cole (my 17-year-old) and I sat on his bedroom floor last night packing his clothes for his two-week service trip that happens at the end of each Chicago Waldorf high school year. Actually, I packed while Cole tried once again to talk me into letting him hang a queen-size bed from his ceiling. He currently … Continue reading Teen Trip: Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder