Celebrating All That is This Day

Today is one of those days just jam packed with all sorts of wonderful things to celebrate. Here in the US, it’s National Flag Day. All across this great land, people will be displaying their sense of Patriotic Pride.

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Kitchen Klutz and Turkey Club Crescent Rollups

As Kitchen Klutzes, we are getting mighty brave. This simple yet oh so delicious Turkey Rollup requires frying up bacon without burning down the house.

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The Simplicity of Holy Trinity Sunday

A typical clover is one of the best examples of the Holy Trinity. Just look at the clover – three very distinct, separate leaves create a single clover. Just as we are created in the image of the Holy Trinity.

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Ember Days of Summer and a Bountiful Feast

Today is the 3rd and final Ember Days of Summer – the Ember Days following Pentecost Sunday. Summer Ember Days are to honor the harvest of wheat – the Eucharist and the Bread of Life.

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Friday’s Ember Days of Summer

Today is the first Friday following Pentecost Sunday. It is the second of three Ember Days of Summer. Ember Days are an opportunity to give thanks to God. Thanks for all He has created.

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A Burger Breakfast for Two

Did you know that today is Donald Duck Day? Personally, I have fond memories of that pantless duck. Why no pants? There doesn’t seem to be enough information out there to definitely say why he dresses like a sailor and where his pants might be.

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Welcome to the First Ember Days of Pentecost

Here we are, at the first Wednesday following Pentecost Sunday. This is the first of three days that make up Pentecost or Summer Ember Days. The focus of Ember Days is to give thanks. In the summer we are thankful for the harvest of wheat. Without wheat, there could be no Eucharistic Mass.

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A Twist on an Old Favorite

Today is National Oklahoma Day. It’s a great day for two things. The first is to share quotes from the second wisest man ever to hail from Oklahoma – Will Rogers. The wisest is my pops, although his quotes aren’t nearly as famous. The second is to give the Oklahoma Burger a twist.

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Remembering the Past

When Russia first invaded Ukraine, the world held it’s breath. Similarities were drawn between images of World War II and this newest conflict. But unlike World War II, we had live-feed twenty-four hours a day streaming into our living rooms.

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Pentecost Sunday – Alleluia!

Pentecost Sunday is the last day of the Easter Season. Tomorrow we begin second phase of Ordinary Times. The Church calendar begins on the First Sunday of Advent, four Sundays before Christmas. Advent Season marks the start of a new Church year and is the first Major Season of the cycle. It is followed by Christmas, the second Major Season. The third is Lent, and the last of the four seasons is Easter. Between the Major Seasons are Ordinary Times.

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Spicy Nacho Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas

Good morning all. How’s your Saturday been thus far – or is it too early to ask such questions? I love the weekends. If I had it my way, we’d start every day with a big breakfast, skip lunch and eat a salad for dinner.

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Spicy Shrimp Ramen

Hello and welcome to the first Friday in June. In case you didn’t know, today is National Doughnut Day. So why aren’t we making doughnuts? Really? Because the doughnut shop up the street is rated as one of the best in the country. Much easier.

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It’s Rotisserie Chicken Day!

Hey there Bubba, did you know that today is National Leave the Office Early Day? Yep. And it’s also National Bubba Day. Bubba is such a strange word. It’s usage could be cruel or kind. It’s all in the context and frame of mind.

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Whiskey Laced Chicken Supper

Is this really the first day in June? Oh my, this year is really flying along. The older I get, the more the days seem to whisk on by. Too bad life doesn’t come with a remote control to fast-forward though life’s difficulties and a pause button to linger in the joys.

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That Special Bond Between Cousins

There is a connection between cousins. Your parents are siblings, which is as close as you can get. So cousins are siblings too, once removed. More about that in a moment.

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