Did you know that if you search a date, like today, one of the things that will pop up is Wikipedia – filled with seemingly useless information. For example today is 176th day of the year, unless it’s a leap year, and then it would be 177th. (No kidding!) Leap year or not only 189 days remain until the end of the year.
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The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Have you ever asked yourself what does the word “Nativity” mean? What does it conjure up in your mind? Nativity comes from the Latin term “nativitas” meaning birth.
Continue reading “The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist”An Onion of a Day
In the month of June onions are celebrated twice. The first would be today, National Onion Ring Day. The second is but a few days away, June 27 for National Onion Day.
Continue reading “An Onion of a Day”Blessed Be the Summer Solstice
While Memorial Day has always signaled the Unofficial Start of Summer (aka boating season), the Summer Solstice is the official start of the summer season.
Continue reading “Blessed Be the Summer Solstice”A Parish Inspired Supper
Most Americans refer to the local administration as a County, each with its own County Seat. Only two states are not divided into counties. There are jurisdictional lines alright, but these lines aren’t called county lines. In Alaska there are different Boroughs. While Louisiana uses the term Parish.
Continue reading “A Parish Inspired Supper”Gone Fishing for International Picnic Day
Sometimes I think it’s interesting the way things just have a way of working themselves out. Yesterday we shared a lovely Roast Supper and hinted at a second meal to come. While this could have been it, it’s not.
Continue reading “Gone Fishing for International Picnic Day”What a Big Boy!
Bob’s Big Boy Restaurants are about as iconic as Mel’s Drive In. It all began in 1936 when Bob Wian sold his prized Desoto Roadster and used the money to buy a hamburger stand in Glendale, California. He named his tiny restaurant Bob’s Pantry.
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Over the years, Hubby and I have done our share of traveling adventures. We’ve sipped rum in Jamaica, seen the wilds of Alaska, swam with sharks in Tahiti, and climbed Mayan ruins in the Yucatan.
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Some feast days are grounded in scripture. Some are inspired by the Lord. Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Continue reading “To Have the Immaculate Heart of Mary”Blessed is the Sacred Heart of Our Lord
Today is the Feast Day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Responsorial Psalms for today’s Mass got me to wonder just what did David mean when he wrote about fearing the Lord. We hear that so often – to fear Him. If God is our loving father, why are we told to cower in fear of Him?
Continue reading “Blessed is the Sacred Heart of Our Lord”Memorial Feast of Saint Barnabas, Apostle
Like so many of the earlier followers, disciples, apostles and the inner circle of twelve, little is knows about Saint Barnabas beyond what is contained in the New Testament. He was born in Cyprus around the time of Jesus’ birth. His family was considered wealthy.
Continue reading “Memorial Feast of Saint Barnabas, Apostle”Jack’s Out of the Box Tacos
It’s been a while since I gave my Jack In the Box Copy-Cat Taco recipe a whirl. Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I’ve had the real thing. In California fast food restaurants costs as much as a sit down diner. For those prices I want to be waited on and not bus my own table.
Continue reading “Jack’s Out of the Box Tacos”What’s Your Poison?
Has anyone ever asked you to name your poison? We all know it’s not really poison at all, but rather our booze selection for the evening. Whenever National Days such as this one pop up, I like to see what we’ve shared before.
Continue reading “What’s Your Poison?”Oh What a Beautiful Day!
Not only is today a Sunday (and that makes it special no matter what) it is also Corpus Christi Sunday. While Thursday was the actual feast day, today we celebrate the Mass.
Continue reading “Oh What a Beautiful Day!”Oh Yeah – Donuts!
Today is the first Friday in June. That means it’s National Donut Day. Now I’ve got to ask the powers that be – whomever you are – why Friday? I bet folks after Sunday Service would appreciate a donut. Or Saturday, after our morning at the market.
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