17 years ago I spent this day laboring to bring my sweet redheaded beauty, Bella, into the world and our lives. Our family hasn't been the same since!  What a great 17 years it has been so far. She is her name over and over and growing to be more and more like it.  She is joy and fun in out lives.  Happiest birthday my sweet Bella, you have my heart!  Licorice Day Licorice Around the World The Real Information on Licorice Before it was a candy it was used for medicinal purposes, and still is  Licorice: The History of the Candy Walk on your Wild Side Day What's the wildest thing you wanted to do but haven't? As long as it is legal, go for it today! :) Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day Cooked bread and cheese is an ancient food, according to food historians, popular across the world in many cultures; evidence indicates that in the U.S., the modern version of the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s when inexpensive sliced bread and American cheese...

My youngest is 15 today! That's right, 15 years ago, which simultaneously feels like yesterday and eons ago, this little redhead made her appearance a couple weeks early and assured herself a spot in our family as our forever Valentine! Happiest Birthday to my baby, my Valentine, my quirky and fun redhead!  15 years, I cannot believe it! Valentines Day SIGH. The link provides enough info on this holiday. I don't think anyone is unaware of Valentine's Day. The sacred try to spiritualize it, the secular try to sex it up. I know, I sound cynical. I can't even apologize for that.  :) Ferris Wheel Day The Invention of the Ferris Wheel Top 10 Ferris Wheels I personally don't like ferris wheels, I've never understood the popularity of them.  Anytime I have ridden one there has been more stopping and starting than actual ride.  Do you like ferris wheels? National Organ/Donor Day  ( additional information ) Become a Donor Unsure about donat...