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
Grandpa’s Hunter’s Stew
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
Cooking For Honest Abe
An Every Day Adventure - February 12, 2014 Be sure to Check Back on Saturday for another Every Day Adventure when I’ll have some ideas to cheer you up, in case you don't get the valentine you want. - I'm sure you will - but just in case. •In the Kitchen With Abe! I think Abraham Lincoln would have appreciated the meal I more or less cooked in his honor today. I was … [Read more...] about Cooking For Honest Abe
SNOW COMES AND GOES
•The thing about the great Northwest. •The snow just comes and goes. •Not like Minnesota where it snows and snows and snows. •Saturday night was gorgeous. •Sunday night there was ice. •Today the snow is nearly gone, I tell you what that's nice. •Rain came down this afternoon, and now things look so plain •Still I'm not complaining, you don't have to … [Read more...] about SNOW COMES AND GOES
For Those Who Love the SeaHawks and those who don’t, both of you
This is getting serious. Read a story about the 12th Man in the New Jersey Times, right up there with the activities of Governor Christie.http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/seahawks_12th_man_super_bowl.html This version of the Seahawks song on You Tube has 30,000 hits. I suggest listening with the sound … [Read more...] about For Those Who Love the SeaHawks and those who don’t, both of you
In Case You Missed It, Jan 24 Was National Beer Can Day. No Kidding.
Big day today, January 24, when we celebrate Beer Can Appreciation day. This is true. It’s the anniversary of the day in 1935 when beer was first sold in cans. (Note: we are appreciating the can only. Appreciation of the contents goes to another time and place.) There’s a lot you can do with old beer cans (which you might find, empty, at the side of the road). You … [Read more...] about In Case You Missed It, Jan 24 Was National Beer Can Day. No Kidding.
Wednesday, January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Good Luck on that! Here’s your mid-week thought of laughter. Please share. Today, Wednesday, January 22, is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. This day confers a special obligation - in the first place, you’ve got to find a cat. Then you’ve got to find a cat who has questions. This will not be easy, because most cats already know everything. … [Read more...] about Wednesday, January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day