This is the first of three posts where I will take a particular National Day and spin an extended Throwback Thursday based on memories of that topic... Not sure which interest this National Day serves but it prompts a memory of a rainy day when I was probably in about second grade. We lived in … Continue reading National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
Holidays/National Days
Chocolate Covered Cherries National Day (again)
You bet I am a big fan of Chocolate Covered Cherries and their National Day, January 3. I've written two previous posts about them here on my blog and I'm happy to do so again today today. I mean who can resist their plain sweet goodness right before you. They seem to beckon you, whisper … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Cherries National Day (again)
Welcome Introverts, this is your day…
Today is January 2 and is actually World Introvert Day. Count me in. Whereas some people attribute anti-social and stunted people skills to introverts, I view it as quite the opposite. In today's social media show-off culture and aggressive oversharing, some of us are quite comfortable in our own skin and don't need the constant … Continue reading Welcome Introverts, this is your day…
New Years Day is National Bloody Mary Day
Party too heartedly last night at the New Years Eve Party? Many would recommend administering a hearty dose of a Bloody Mary this morning. Far be it from me to prescribe a bit of the dog that bit you. But you can also serve it as an alcohol Mocktail as a zesty tomato juice. Try … Continue reading New Years Day is National Bloody Mary Day
Back to Blogging in the New Year
Yes, I've been missing from blogging for quite some time. Many reasons, no good excuses. A death in the family, a brush with COVID, lots of unexpected happenings, and general malaise all contributed. Once I stopped blogging it was hard to start back up. I didn't write blog posts, read other blogs, or even think … Continue reading Back to Blogging in the New Year
Happy Fathers Day to all and especially my Dad
I've already written many times about my Father on Fathers Day and how I miss him. Hope you celebrate your dad today and everyday and cherish him if he is still with you. This is still my favorite picture of me and my dad. It was taken several decades ago. As always you can find … Continue reading Happy Fathers Day to all and especially my Dad
Throwback Thursday – All our Dads
This weekend is Father's Day and I thought I would show a great photo from my family. From left to right is my father, Todd; his brother, my Uncle Jack; and his brother, my Uncle Reed. Unfortunately for my family, they have all passed. But for those who knew and loved them, you can recognize … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – All our Dads
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Peanut Butter is delicious and nutritious and versatile. It can be made into cookies, a delicious Thai sauce, and when encased in chocolate, a delightful Reese's Cup. Best of all it can disguise medicine for doggies. So here is a gif of a real Jif fan and peanut butter lover! As always you can find … Continue reading National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
National Set A Good Example Day
We all influence other people by the example we set with everything we do. We need to remember that as we go about our daily life and make decisions that affect other people. The example we set can sometimes have a greater impact than the results of the decision itself. Remember that as you go … Continue reading National Set A Good Example Day
National Skip The Straw Day
The fourth Friday of February is set aside as National Skip the Straw Day. The huge numbers of plastic straws used by the world everyday stays around a long time and damages untold wildlife. I generally never use the straw given out when I dine out, but there is an alternative to just skipping it. … Continue reading National Skip The Straw Day
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #6 – Cincinnati Style Chili (with a call out to National Peppermint Patty Day)
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #6 – Cincinnati Style Chili (with a call out to National Peppermint Patty Day)
National Homemade Soup Day
Sure you can get soup from a can, just like Andy Warhol used to do. You can get pretty complicated about it - I have a minestrone soup that I make that can take half a day just to get started. Or you may be intimidated by those recipes that require an immersion blender that … Continue reading National Homemade Soup Day
National Tater Tots Day and a another way to fix them!
I have waxed poetically on my love of these little potato nuggets. I presented the recipe for Amy Klobuchars's Hot Dish and showed you how to make them up in a waffle iron. Of course, they come out great from an air fryer. But have I told you how tater tots got started? Way back … Continue reading National Tater Tots Day and a another way to fix them!
National Whipped Cream Day
Like many people I love a dollop of whipped cream on just about every dessert. But I have always been a little hesitant about using the product from a can or tub. These contain chemicals and stabilizers to keep them viable for a long time. I have made whipped cream from scratch in the past … Continue reading National Whipped Cream Day
Merry Florida Christmas
As you might imagine, Christmas in Florida is a little bit different. We'll have no snow but lots of fun and maybe a special sleigh ride through the swamps. As a matter of fact, with my recent quarantine beard growth I just might be able to play the role of Santa if I keep this … Continue reading Merry Florida Christmas
Welcome Winter Solstice – Yule be glad you read this post!
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere means each following day will get longer going forward. Did you ever wonder how our forebears in northern central Europe kept that Yule log burning for so long in the dark of winter? The story is fascinating. The Yule log was a whole tree meant … Continue reading Welcome Winter Solstice – Yule be glad you read this post!
Throwback Thursday – my gift to Grandma 50 years ago
What do you get a Grandmother who has everything? Half a century ago I was 13 years old and lived just a few blocks away from my Grandmother Thinnes in Cincinnati, Ohio. I cut her yard and did other things around her house and she would pay me a few bucks and make me one … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – my gift to Grandma 50 years ago
National Ding-A-Ling Day
Yes, there really is a National Ding-A-Ling Day. When it was created, it was intended to remind you to reach out to old friends on December 12 to catch up. You know, call them on the phone, give them a Ding-A-Ling. Post about it on social media with the hashtag #DingALingDay. Whatever happens don't do … Continue reading National Ding-A-Ling Day
International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day was established to highlight the important part that mountains play in our ecosystem and world. For me it is more personal. Some people prefer the beach, I love being in the mountains. Particularly the Appalachian chain in the eastern US . I've been to several regions in the Rocky Mountains and it … Continue reading International Mountain Day
National Bathtub Party Day
I don't know about you, but my bathtub is pretty small for a party. Still, I would be able to host these rubber duckies and still have room for myself. What is National Bathtub Party Day all about? Take the time to have a long soaking bath. It may relax you and be good for … Continue reading National Bathtub Party Day
Throwback Thursday – an Early Christmas
As we hurry headlong into the Christmas Season, how about a throwback to a Christmas Past? The photo is marked 1960 but I think I look a little older. In any case, it is probably a typical Christmas wish for that time period. My only question is why am I barefoot? Did boots not come … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – an Early Christmas
Throwback Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving!
I've only been doing Throwback Thursdays on a regular basis for less than a year. Since Thanksgiving always falls on a Thursday, you can be sure I will have to mount many of these entries over the coming years. Luckily Thanksgiving means a gathering of families and lots of photos along the way. I hope … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving!
National Tie One On Day
Nope, this is not what you're thinking. Drinking to oblivion comes after the Thanksgiving Holiday from listening to your crazy relative explain all their political conspiracy theories to you over the turkey dinner. National Tie One On Day is all about helping out with the coming feast. Tie on your apron, roll up your sleeves … Continue reading National Tie One On Day
Throwback Thursday – the Great American Smokeout
Usually I dedicate my Throwback Thursdays to joyous or quirky memories of the past. Today, not so much. Each year on the third Thursday in November, the American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout. This is an annual social engineering event to encourage Americans to stop tobacco smoking. The Great American Smokeout challenges smokers … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – the Great American Smokeout
Throwback Thursday – Happy Veterans Day!
In 2021 Veterans Day happens to fall on a Thursday, so time to include it in my Throwback Thursday series. I am not a veteran of the US armed services, but my father was. My dad served a hitch in the US Army but it was before I was born. I do not have the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Happy Veterans Day!
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