~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 7th, 2014 Photograph by Geir Arne Vian Bird enthusiast Skjalg-Helmer Vian (14) from Vadsø, Norway was reading about the Grey-headed chickadee (Poecile cinctus) when an actual one swooped in to see what all the fuss was about. The boy’s father, Geir Arne Vian captured, the amazing photo opp and … Continue reading Bittersweet Chocolate Day
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Election Day, Candy Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 4, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for. ~ Will Rogers ★~ Election Day: Happy Election Day. Let's do it! ★~ Candy Day: Humans have been eating candies and sweet confections for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians preserved nuts and … Continue reading Election Day, Candy Day
Cliché Day, Domestic Goddess Day, Sandwich Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 3, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: "Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, sauté it, whatever. MAKE" - Joss Whedon ★~ Cliché Day: Some say clichés are the old coins of language: phrases that once made a striking impression but have since been rubbed smooth by repeated handling. On the other hand, … Continue reading Cliché Day, Domestic Goddess Day, Sandwich Day
All Souls Day, Cookie Monster Day, Deviled Egg Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 2, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. ~Thomas Campbell, "Hallowed Ground" ★~ All Souls Day It's a little confusing. Saturday was All Saints Day. Today is All Souls Day when all the departed — not just saints — are remembered. The Day … Continue reading All Souls Day, Cookie Monster Day, Deviled Egg Day
All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, Vinegar Day, Fried Clams
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 1st, 2014 Firefighters from the Lacey, Washington Fire Department recently responded to a call about a burning mobile home. The crew quickly extinguished the fire and noticed a family of pet hamsters inside the burning building. They grabbed the five hamsters—later identified as Oreo, Madonna and three unnamed babies—and … Continue reading All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, Vinegar Day, Fried Clams
Small Business Saturday, Mousse Day, Rabbit Rabbit
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 30, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence. ~ Mark Twain ★~ Small Business Saturday: A day set aside between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to encourage shoppers to spend their holiday money at local mom-and-pop stores on clothing, jewelry, toys, accessories and other … Continue reading Small Business Saturday, Mousse Day, Rabbit Rabbit
Tie One On Day, Pin’s and Needle Day, Bavarian Cream Pie Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 27, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. —Lao-Tze ★~ Tie One On Day Tie One On Day (created by EllynAnne Geisel) amplifies the GIVE in Thanksgiving and share our … Continue reading Tie One On Day, Pin’s and Needle Day, Bavarian Cream Pie Day
Shopping Reminder Day, Cake Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ November 26, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: You're a good man, Charlie Brown. ~ Charles M. Schulz ★~ Shopping Reminder Day: [youtube]http://youtu.be/pl55YT7j5GU[/youtube] It’s been 125 years since Thanksgiving fell on the first day of Hanukkah, or the first day of Hanukkah fell on Thanksgiving, depending on your allegiances. Everyone’s excited! Thanksgivukkah has its own … Continue reading Shopping Reminder Day, Cake Day
Eat a Cranberry Day, Expresso Day, Odds and Ends
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 23, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “In 900 years of time and space, I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t important” — The Doctor, #Season 6 ★~ Eat a Cranberry Day: While they may be very good for you, most people don't snack on fresh cranberries due to their bitter taste. However, … Continue reading Eat a Cranberry Day, Expresso Day, Odds and Ends
Start Your Own Country Day, Go For a Ride Day, Cashew Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ November 22, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Rodney Dangerfield ★~ Start Your Own Country Day: Today’s holiday originated at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York as a way to honor free-spirited people … Continue reading Start Your Own Country Day, Go For a Ride Day, Cashew Day