POLAR BEAR DAY! I thought it would never come. Everybody loves polar bears. These beautiful bears were our co-stars in a show done at Pt. Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, WA. How do you celebrate Polar Bear Day - and keep your clothes on? Holiday Insights offers these thoughts: Need some ideas on how to celebrate today? Tops on my list is visiting the local zoo to see … [Read more...] about CELEBRATE EVERY DAY – POLAR BEARS AND CHILI ON FEBRUARY 27
February is almost over so now it’s Inconvenience Yourself Day!
Today, February 25 is Inconvenience Yourself Day and Carnival Day. It's hard to believe that people will be excited about this day, but Daysoftheyear.com says it really is Inconvenience Yourself Day. As you read this, it looks as if it really is Go Out of Your Way for Someone Else Day. I like that a lot better. I'd like to hear your ideas for celebrating a day where you go … [Read more...] about February is almost over so now it’s Inconvenience Yourself Day!
February 25, 2014 has three reasons to celebrate.
CLAMS, CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUTS, AND PISTOLS. WHAT COULD BE BETTER? First, it’s is clam chowder day! It's chocolate covered peanuts day. And it's Pistol Patent Day. Now when might you ever do better than that? Until I was at least 21, the only clam chowder I ever tasted was Campbells Soups Manhattan Clam chowder. Which is, no offense to the lovely Campbells … [Read more...] about February 25, 2014 has three reasons to celebrate.
February 24, 2014 is National Tortilla Chip Day.
Now we're getting somewhere. Breathes there the soul who doesn't loooove tortilla Chips? I will answer. Of course not. By the way, if you find yourself with company descending, and not a tortilla chip in the house, you can make very tasty ones by cutting plain old tortillas (I'm just assuming you have them in the house of course, maybe propping up a table leg or … [Read more...] about February 24, 2014 is National Tortilla Chip Day.
Today, February 23, is Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
Finally, something we can get our teeth into. What are all the ways we might celebrate this unique day? Certainly it would be good to write a poem: Ode of Appreciation Oh, Dog Biscuit You brighten our days And our dog's teeth At the same time. Good day, Good breath How wonderful! I found this recipe for Vet Approved "Best of Breed" Dog Biscuits at … [Read more...] about Today, February 23, is Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
FEB 20 – Celebrate Your Pet, Your Favorite Female Engineer and Bake a Pie
You can do it all in one day!! Feb 20 is designated as Love Your Pet Day, easy peasy, Introduce a girl to engineering, and Bake a Cherry Pie. Well, it's a big order, but we can do it. Starting with engineering: This glamorous movie star of the 40's invented a theory which serves as the basis for Blue Tooth and Wi-fi? She was gorgeous. This link also introduces you to … [Read more...] about FEB 20 – Celebrate Your Pet, Your Favorite Female Engineer and Bake a Pie
February 19 – Chocolate Mint Day, Believe It Or Not
Also International Tug of War Day - This is a terrible combination. But here's a little bit about the history of Tug O' War (tugs of war?) which you can read while munching on your easy to make Chocolate Mint Fudge. This is really good fudge, and if you make a double batch, you can freeze half and serve it next month on St. Patrick's Day. Of course, you'll have eaten it … [Read more...] about February 19 – Chocolate Mint Day, Believe It Or Not
Happy Birthday, Huckleberry Finn!
On this day in 1885, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was first published in the United States. This Remington is the typewrite Mark Twain said he used Mark Twain said that he had typed it himself and that it was the first book typed on a typewriter. Mark Twain hated his typewriter. I loved that book. My mother read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn aloud to me when I … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Huckleberry Finn!
Worst Valentine Ever? Here’s How To Fix It!
My worst valentine came from a fellow who clearly had forgotten the day, left me in his truck with the motor running, while he ran into the drugstore to purchase a valentine. He brought it back and passed it through the truck window still in the brown bag. On the bright side, since it wasn’t written on, it could still be passed on. So could he. What’s the Good Word? If … [Read more...] about Worst Valentine Ever? Here’s How To Fix It!
I Hate Valentines Day
I’m like Charlie Brown with no mail While Snoopy carts truckloads away There should at least be one card bought on sale For me, it’s a dreadful day Wasn’t always like this you know In school the box was packed With lace and honeycombs; hearts just so I’ll admit that I never lacked Dickie Roberts, age just 10, showed his love and … [Read more...] about I Hate Valentines Day