Google Doodle for Valentine’s Day

and Tony Bennett singing, what more could you ask for?

Strange Random Valentine’s Day Quote:

“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. – Dr. Seuss (American Writer and Cartoonist, best known for his collection of children’s books. 1904-1991)

 

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Valentine’s Day Gifts: Techie Gift Guide | Video – ABC News

Andrea Smith shares high tech gadgets for her.

Valentine’s Day Gifts: Techie Gift Guide | Vide…, posted with vodpod

Strange Random Woman Quote:

“How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being.” – Oscar Wilde (Irish Poet, Novelist, Dramatist and Critic, 1854-1900)

 

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Christmas is doing fine – The Ottawa Citizen

There might not be enough snow for snowmen, but there’s a straw man who returns at this time of year no matter the weather. It’s the “war on Christmas,” the tedious complaint of a few politically sensitive Christians who simultaneously insist a) that every home or business owner, regardless of his or her own religious beliefs, should decorate and otherwise make public gestures of support for this Christian holiday, and b) that the holiday is becoming too watered down, too secular, too divorced from Christian theology.

Every decision not to decorate or sing is interpreted as a “ban.” The well-meaning coworker who chirps, “Happy Holidays!” is labelled an anti-Christian bigot. Everyone must decorate. There can be no exceptions. When a school bus company operating in Eastern Ontario forbids decorations in its buses for safety reasons, it isn’t enough for MPP Randy Hillier to criticize the policy, which is indeed overzealous and over-broad. No, he mounts a “pro-Christmas protest” against “this attack on and erosion of our traditions.”

Christmas seems to be doing just fine, with or without Randy Hillier’s support. And there isn’t any lack of people saying “Merry Christmas” in stores and workplaces.

Even this year’s card from Ottawa’s liberal mayor Jim Watson, who one might expect to take extra care to be politically correct, says “Merry Christmas” inside.

via Christmas is doing fine.

Strange Random Christmas Quote:

Christmas is a time when you get homesick – even when you’re home. – Carol Nelson

 

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Ten things you didn’t know about the Fourth of July | BettyConfidential.com

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The first Independence Day celebrations weren’t held on July 4.

The colonists waited until July 25, 1776 instead. Celebrations took place in Williamsburg, Virginia; Trenton, New Jersey; and New York City. Residents of the first two cities had parades; New Yorkers, who were pretty tough even in those days, decided to melt a lead statue of the British King George III to make bullets.

The father of our country didn’t mind a little booze.

For the celebration in 1778, George Washington issued a double allowance of rum to each of his soldiers. It’s not known if he issued any to himself. But if he did, he deserved it.

via Ten things you didn’t know about the Fourth of July | BettyConfidential.com.

Strange Random July 4th Quote:
“The basis of a democratic state is liberty.” – Aristotle (Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scientist and Physician, 384 BC-322 BC)

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Cinco de Mayo History: From Bloodshed to Beer Fest

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Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, which is actually September 16. On that date in 1810, Mexico declared its independence from Spanish rule. Related blog post: Cinco de Mayo in any language.Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Mexican army‘s unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Yet Cinco de Mayo is celebrated only sporadically in Mexico, mainly in the southern town of Puebla see map of Puebla and a few larger cities.In recent years, though, Cinco de Mayo rapidly gained popularity in the U.S., where changing demographics have helped to turn the holiday into a cultural event. Latinos are the largest minority in the U.S. today with 44.3 million people, representing 15 percent of the population, according to a July 2008 U.S. Census Bureau report.

via Cinco de Mayo History: From Bloodshed to Beer Fest.

If you’re looking for some culinary inspiration for the event, take a look at this tasty blog called Haute Apple Pie, musings for the modern homemaker. They have a special post concerning ideas for the classic Huevos Rancheros and their other posts are just as mouth-watering!

Strange Random Mexico Quote:

“In Mexico an air conditioner is called a politician because it makes a lot of noise but doesn’t work very well.” – Len Deighton (English Writer, b.1929)

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