rantings & ramblings
Onion Day! Today we celebrate the humble yet tasty onion, bringing tears to our eyes and layers of goodness to dishes worldwi. Wear an onion on your belt (which was the style once upon a time) and appreciate this versatile veggie in all its forms. Perhaps the Lady Shallot will pay a royal visit!
Happy Barcode Day! Give a scanning ovation to the invention that keeps everything from groceries to gadgets to gizmos aplenty in line. You can even make your own barcode online using a site like https://www.upccode.net/codemyname.php
Today is Bourdain Day, honoring the legacy of Anthony Bourdian on what would have been his 68th birthday. His passion for food, travel, and storytelling encouraged us to try new foods and experiences and embrace cultural diversity. Make a mortadella sandwich and recall his thoughts on Cambodia:
Once you’ve been to Cambodia, you’ll never stop wanting to beat Henry Kissinger to death with your bare hands. You will never again be able to open a newspaper and read about that treacherous, prevaricating, murderous scumbag sitting down for a nice chat with Charlie Rose or attending some black-tie affair for a new glossy magazine without choking. Witness what Henry did in Cambodia – the fruits of his genius for statesmanship – and you will never understand why he’s not sitting in the dock at The Hague next to Milosevic.
It’s National Fairy Day! Go out for a walk and find a circle of mushrooms. Some say they bring good luck; others claim you may become invisible to mortals and become trapped in fairyland forever. Go ahead and step inside; give the fae your name and make a deal. what’s the worst that could happen?
So tell me in the comments: would you step inside?
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We’re Under The Dome this week – the Heat Dome, that is, and since it’s National Hydration Day too, grab your refreshing beverage of choice and let’s sit in the AC with the blackout curtains drawn and catch up on the events of the week.
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It’s National Hydration Day! Let the good vibes – and water – flow as you stay cool and refreshed. Grab your favorite water bottle (the one with all the cool stickers), maybe some lemons or limes if you’d like, and make hydration your habit.
Running In My Head 