It’s Cheese Lover’s Day

Oh look, it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day – again. Seems to come around every January 20th. Aren’t we lucky? In the past, we’ve done all sorts of wonderful things featuring cheese front and center.

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Oh Yeah It’s National Popcorn Day

I cannot begin this 19th day of January without a shout-out to my beloved Pops. One more year down, nine more to go. Dad plans to throw one heck of a party when we celebrate 100 years of life.

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Michigan and the US Senate

Where would Americans be without Michigan – and in particular Detroit?

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Bootlegger’s and Saint Anthony

Bootlegger’s and Saint Anthony? Please explain. Well, today is National Bootlegger’s Day and the Feast of Saint Anthony. Just who is Saint Anthony? That might be the better question.

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International Hot and Spicy Day

How perfect is this? International Hot and Spicy Day meets Tijuana Tuesday! A marriage made in heaven. Okay, maybe not heaven, but certainly to the delights of my guys.

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Today We Celebrate a Dream

Martin Luther King once spoke of his dream. It was a beautiful dream. One that sadly may never become a reality. It didn’t in his lifetime. And in mine, it seems even further away. His dream? That we reach the true meaning of equality.

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It’s National Sunday Supper Day

Today is the Second Sunday in January, the second Sunday in Ordinary Times. Every year on the Second Sunday in January, we are encouraged to sit down together as a family and partake in something that was once commonplace – the Sunday Supper.

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Nothing Special

Just the most amazing pancakes ever! Better than anything I’ve ever had – be it out or at home. Completely from scratch and oh my – so easy!

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Is It Glazed Donut Day?

Today is National Glazed Donut Day – or maybe it’s not. Depending upon who you follow, it’s the first of three days dedicated to donuts. The next “Donut Day” is the first Friday in June, and the last in the year is November 5.

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Arkansas and National Milk Day

I love this country. That does not mean I love the politics, the negative aspect or ugly parts of our history. Countries, like people, are far from perfect. Mistakes are made, and we need to learn from that not hide it away.

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Pub Style Steak Burgers

Every year for Christmas Hubby received an Omaha Steak Package as a gift. You know, the ones that come with an assortment of goodies. One year it was Chicken Breasts and Filet Mignon Steaks with a couple of sides. Another year it was the Steaks and Pork Chops with various desserts.

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Omelettes are Awesome

One Sunday morning recently, I decided to make Omelettes for breakfast. It had been a while since I’ve made Omelettes for the whole family. While I do make an Omelette for myself often, Omelettes really aren’t a family-style sit down together breakfast.

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Our Lady of Prompt Seccor

Today I want to share with you yet another Feast Day of Our Lady. January 8 is the Feast of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. The title dates back almost three centuries. It is said that when invoked in prayer, Mary has interceded in decisive ways.

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Epiphany Sunday

Today is Epiphany Sunday. The Epiphany isn’t so much a date but rather the recognition of three events in the life of Christ. The word Epiphany means Manifestation. It comes from Greek roots that mean “to show, to display” (phainein) and “on, to” (epi). An epiphany is a time when something is shown, displayed or manifested to a particular audience.

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We Three Kings

Today is the 6th day of January. In the days of old, before Weekends and Weekdays, when it wasn’t important to move things around, today was The Feast of Three Kings or the Epiphany of the Lord. Along came work weeks, and before you knew it, things were moved to Sunday whenever possible.

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