Get Figgy
Shoppers everywhere are already encountering signs of Christmas...music is in the air, sales have begun, decorations are being hung in malls and along city streets. Since Christmas is in the not so...
View ArticleA Royal Win!
For those of you following the World Series, you already know the winner is the... The Royals'rise in the 9th inning just kept on going!Game 5, Final - yesterday, 8:15 PMCiti Field, Flushing, New...
View ArticleRemember Our Soldiers
In preparation for Veteran's Day, November 11... Remember our soldiersAt home and awayWho sacrifice dailyFor the USA'Tis not for fortuneThey give of their allBut honor and courageAnswer duty's...
View ArticleFirst Week of November
Happenin's and Foodie Fun fill the days of November. Let's look back to 2014 to plan ahead for the upcoming celebrations. The calendar will begin with the first of the month even though we are already...
View ArticleOn the Music Scene & Out of Hollywood
History is often perceived as boring but actually is absolutely one of the most interesting and poignant of any subject area. All one has to do is enter into its realm ready to well up with emotion...
View ArticleAll in the Name of Science
Search and discovery this evening has led to an additional posting. Items we take for granted today had to get their start somewhere sometime many of which came about all in the name of science. Here...
View ArticleGrab a Donut!
The day is not over so grab a doughnut or donut! I hesitated on posting this celebration this morning since investigation revealed the REAL National Doughnut Day being in June. BUT, voila! A discovery...
View ArticleOoey Gooey Cheesy Crunchy Goodness
Let's talk NACHOS...While the big nacho fad occurred in the 70s and 80s, nachos have actually been around since the 40s! Their ooey gooey cheesy crunchy goodness began as an impromptu creation for a...
View ArticleSay Cheese?
Many items have found their place in the annals of history but never reached an established subject of research. One such item received its first patent on this day in history.Source: Days to...
View Article'Abe'
This Day in History: November 6, 1860One hundred fifty-five years ago today marks the election of one of the greatest American Presidents in our nation's history. The United States one-cent coin,...
View ArticleBears & Chocolate
Just a quick reminder November 7 features a dual celebration: Bears & Chocolate! If you forgot, hugs are always welcomed and it is never too late for chocolate! Your first thought might be a...
View ArticleSecond Week of November
The First Week of November has passed so on to week two with What's Happenin' and Foodie Fun. As always, if you missed a day in the first week, go back and celebrate like a belated birthday. Mark your...
View ArticleToday & Tomorrow
TODAY: Vanilla Cupcake DayTOMORROW: Veterans DayAccording to the celebrations posted for the Second Week of November, you should be enjoying Vanilla Cupcake Day! Vanilla cupcakes are oh-so sweet and...
View ArticleIn the Name of Sacrifice...
Photo Credit: photobucket.comAt some point in time, you have had or perhaps will have your heart pierced by separation from a loved one, this may be a distance separation or a life ending separation....
View ArticleSpread the kindness...
The month of November is filled with times of thanksgiving, opportunities to give and receive thoughtful acts of gratitude. This is a time of appreciation where kindness becomes the key to fulfillment....
View ArticleKindness on Friday the 13th...
Today World Kindness Day falls on...Friday the 13thAre you superstitious? If so, then, Friday the 13th is a day you do not look forward to at all. It is a day approached with apprehension and fear! To...
View ArticleGRAB A PICKLE!
As noted on the Second Week of November post, November 14 is...Last yearIn a Pickle?was the feature post for the celebration of the pickle. Check it out to learn where this little gem of crispy green...
View ArticleThird Week of November
Here we are already in the third week of November. With celebrations behind us for the First Week of November and the Second Week of November, let's see what's happened and happen' this week.Let's...
View ArticleMusic: A Safety Zone
Music takes on many forms offering comfort in different ways to sooth, to brighten, to reminisce, even to heighten. On any given day one can unleash Music Memories, Embrace Music Memories, visit a Dark...
View ArticleCrapper and John!
What do you know about the toilet names Crapper and John? If you missed the posting for the Third Week in November, you probably have not marked your calendars for tomorrow's celebration. Be sure you...
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