A Squirrelly Post

I've just learned that today is National Squirrel Day, so here are some things I want to share:

In the extremely funny, and also thought-provoking children's book, "Me And The Weirdos," by Jane Sutton, the main character's mother calls herself Squirrel.  I plan to re-read this book in the near future

When I was a little girl, I had this record by The Nutty Squirrels, which I played over and over. Drove my Mom crazy! (Or should I say "nutty?")

And I've always loved this poem, which was written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, and is in the public domain.

Fable

The mountain and the squirrel  

Had a quarrel;  

And the former called the latter ‘Little Prig.’

Bun replied,  

‘You are doubtless very big;         

But all sorts of things and weather  

Must be taken in together,  

To make up a year  

And a sphere.  

And I think it no disgrace  

To occupy my place.  

If I'm not so large as you,  

You are not so small as I,  

And not half so spry.  

I'll not deny you make  

A very pretty squirrel track;  

Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;  

If I cannot carry forests on my back,  

Neither can you crack a nut.’

  

A Post I'd Like To Share

I can't resist sharing this post from a popular blogger who goes by the name
Fandango.
I highly recommend his blog.

Soup Label From 1900

 Originally posted in 2018 on one of my old blogs. Updates are in italics.

I read an interesting label online the other day, and re-read today, a Campbell’s Tomato Soup label from 1900. It has some significant differences from their current label, and I learned some things I didn’t know before.

In those days, the company was known as The Joseph Campbell Preserve Co. Some of the varieties of soup they made then have been discontinued, such as Mock Turtle and the two listed below, neither of which I had heard of until I read the label.

Mulligatawny Soup, which is of East Indian origin. [The name may be translated as pepper water!] There doesn’t seem to be one set recipe for this soup, but apparently curry is a standard ingredient.

Printanier Soup, a soup made with spring vegetables.

There are other soups which Campbell’s has stopped making, but Tomato Soup is still going strong more than a hundred years after they introduced it.

I really enjoyed reading this label; it’s always fun learning new things.

Quiet Times, Noisy Times

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2024/05/22/volume/

There are times and places when it is best, and considerate, to be silent.
In a sickroom.
At the library.
When someone else is speaking.
At the movies.
While playing Charades.
At certain musical events

Then again, there are times when noise is more fitting.
At a rock concert.
While attending a game, or watching it on TV.
(You should hear me when I'm watching the
Brooklyn Nets!)
When singing with family and/or friends.
At an amusement park.
While playing certain outdoor games.

In other words, there are times for "indoor voices"
and times for "outdoor voices", times to keep the
music low, and times to pump up the volume!

Prompt Of The Day/Nostalgia

Every day, I will post a prompt, usually one word, but sometimes a phrase or a sentence.

Today’s prompt is nostalgia.

Write a post, any kind, any length, using this prompt, and then put a link in the comments.

All I ask is that you keep it family friendly.

And check out what other bloggers have written!

Have You Ever Eaten The Bark Of A Tree?

This was originally posted in 2018 on one of my old blogs.

Did you shake your head when you read the above question? After all, who’d want to eat the bark of a tree? Think of the splinters, and, probably, the insects! Eat the bark of a tree? YECH! I’d have to wash it very thoroughly before I’d even consider putting it into my mouth.

That, at least, would have been my reaction until I learned that cinnamon, which I love, comes from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamomum Verum is the type that is considered to be true cinnamon. This, however, is not the kind that is usually sold. That honor, if I may call it an honor, goes primarily to several related species which are called Cassia to distinguish them from true cinnamon.

So yes, I have eaten the bark of a tree, and quite often at that! Still, tree-bark toast does not sound very appealing or appetizing.

I’m just saying. 

Prompt Of The Day/Prompt

Every day, I will post a prompt, usually one word, but sometimes a phrase or a sentence.

Today’s prompt is prompt.

Write a post, any kind, any length, using this prompt, and then put a link in the comments.

All I ask is that you keep it family friendly.

And check out what other bloggers have written!