On Saturday, Cole left to see his grandparents – to have wonderful Spring Break vacation that includes three meals every day, and grandparents that dote on his every word; a vacation that includes sleeping late in a quiet house, under a Ralph Lauren comforter, awaking to the smell of French toast, and constantly being asked … Continue reading Teen Angst at its Best
Draw A Bird Day, National Empañada Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥~ April 8, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: The mind is everything. What you think you become. ~ Buddha ★~ Draw a Bird day: Draw a Bird Day began in the UK during the late 1940s as a way to boost morale after the Second World War. Since then April 8th has been celebrated … Continue reading Draw A Bird Day, National Empañada Day
Jamming with the Garbage Disposal
(Note: very little cooperation was forthcoming in the way of picture taking. I did my best) I’m sure some bloggers are writing about concerts, ruckus parties, or fabulous food served on the patio in Bali. I am not one of those bloggers. It’s Friday night and I’m writing a post about my garbage disposal. … Continue reading Jamming with the Garbage Disposal
Odds and Ends: Fun Links and Give Aways
★~ Odds and Ends Winner: Congratulations, Odd friend, Irene you won last weeks Odds and End give-away! We will ship out your Sugru on Monday! See below for this weeks Give-A-Way. ★~ Rest in Peace: Roger Ebert: Kindness covers all of my political beliefs,” he wrote, at the end of his memoir, “Life Itself.” “No need … Continue reading Odds and Ends: Fun Links and Give Aways
No Housework Day, Coffee Cake Day,National Beer Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 7, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. ~Erma Bombeck ★~ No Housework Day: Do you feel like your mother’s house was so much cleaner and more organized than yours? In the 70’s women still spent about 30 hours a week … Continue reading No Housework Day, Coffee Cake Day,National Beer Day
Missing Me?
El Morno is taking today off. . . But do not despair, Odd and Ends will be posted later today, along with a riveting garbage disposal story. AND you can check out EL Morno April 6, 2011 and EL Morno April 6, 2012 to see what has happened on this illustrious day in the past. Very quickly, I … Continue reading Missing Me?
Go For Broke Day, Caramel Day, Baseball!
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 5, 2013 ★~ Todays Quote: It's a shallow life that doesn't give a person a few scars. ~Garrison Keillor ★~ Go For Broke Day: On April 5, 1945, Sadao S. Munemori "saved two of his men at the cost of his own life and did much to clear the path … Continue reading Go For Broke Day, Caramel Day, Baseball!
Tell A Lie Day, Cordon Bleu Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 4, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. Maya Angelou ★~ Tell a Lie Day: This is a pretty straight forward celebration. Get out there and tell your best whopper. … Continue reading Tell A Lie Day, Cordon Bleu Day
Wordless Wednesday: Sleeping Pups
In the blogging world, it is wordless Wednesday. Post a picture or pictures and say no more. Usually, I don't participate because I always have a word or two to say, in fact, I've already broken the wordless rule. But going forward, I shall be very,very quiet. Shhh. (whispering...these pictures were taken on the fly … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Sleeping Pups
Tweed Day, World Party Day, Chocolate Mousse Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ April 3, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" Robin Williams ★~ Tweed Day: Tweed Day recognizes the cost of political corruption. Infamous senator-turned-crook, William “Boss” Tweed, was born today in1823. Tweed was the “poster boy” for political corruption, it is estimated that his “tweed ring” stole … Continue reading Tweed Day, World Party Day, Chocolate Mousse Day