| April 2006 |
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| ARIES March 21 - April 19 March 25 - April 8 Period of Clear and Bright April Flower: Sweet Pea April Birthstone: Diamond Vernal Eqinox: Spring arrived March 20, at 10:26 a.m. April 2006 April is named for 'Aprilis' - a Latin word meaning 'to open'. April Hath 30 days IF YOU PRAY FOR RAIN BE PREPARED TO DEAL WITH SOME MUD - from Mary Engelbreit's April Calendar |
| iBecause today is April Fool's Day - I am going to repeat a recipe we had on the web site for April 2004. This recipe belongs to Donna McKie. 1000 Bluebirds of Happiness Pie Step one: Take 200,000 bowls of rice. Step two: Take 200,000 fish heads (when available) Step three: Garnish with 200,000 radishes This is an authentic Red Chinese dish. When cooking for one, divided by 200,000. Back in 2001 we promised more information on Bee Skeps - maybe next month ? Sweet violets appear at the end of February and are finished blooming by the end of April. Sweet April Showers do bring Maie flower. |
| We have two interesting calendars for 2006. Friend Nancy Thorton gave us "A Celebration of Oregon's Agriculture Calendar" - It is a wonderful calendar. The art work for this calendar was selected from over 2000 entries submitted by students from grades 1 through 6. The other calendar is also great. It is an x-rated calendar from nephew Denny Schmidt! Last month when we praised Moonstruck Chocolates I forgot to tell you that there were Moonstruck Truffles in the 'Oscar' gift bags last year. George Clooney's Oscar Gift Bag was recently auctioned on Line and raise $45,000 for the United Way's Hurricane Response and Recovery Fund. Last Sunday, March 26, we helped friends celebrate special milestones in the lives. A "Surprise" party for Donna McKie was a big surprise. And, Luther Kurtz celebrated a birthday and retirement. "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." - Abraham Lincoln |