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NATIONAL SWEETEST DAY | THIRD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER

National Sweetest Day is observed on the third Saturday in October by people of all ages.

For over 100 years, National Sweetest Day encourages everyone to be generous even in the smallest ways. From its inception as Candy Day in 1916, this day reminds us that even small tokens improve the lives of those around us. While the observance started with candy and sweets given to our sweethearts and friends, the day is full of lessons in persistence, resilience, and doing small things greatly.

On National Sweetest Day, take care of all those who need extra attention. Even those who need significant care, when given the smallest token, will feel the effects. A little treat, a card, a show of support during a time of need may be the sweetest gift on this day.

NATIONAL WHOLE HOG BARBECUE DAY

The third Saturday in October is National Whole Hog Barbecue Day and we invite you to indulge in one of the South’s most revered traditions.

NATIONAL SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY

Every year on October 19th, National Seafood Bisque Day serves up a hot, delicious meal for seafood lovers. The day celebrates a luxurious bowl of tasty soup made from the catch of the day!

Seafood bisque is a smooth, creamy, and highly-seasoned soup of French origin. Recipes call for a strained broth of crustaceans. Use seafood such as lobster, crab, shrimp, or crayfish.

The name “Bisque” is likely derived from Biscay, as in the Bay of Biscay. However, the crustaceans are certainly bis cuites, meaning “twice-cooked.” Recipes require cooks to first sauteed the seafood lightly in their shells, then simmered in wine or cognac and aromatic herbs before being strained.

This rich and filling soup goes well with a crusty chunk of bread. Serve it as the introduction to a larger meal or the meal itself. If you enjoy wine, try Gewurztraminer with your bisque.

Count On Me
Song by CeCe Winans and Whitney Houston

Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don’t be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on me
I can see it’s hurting you
I can feel your pain
It’s hard to see the sunshine through the rain
I know sometimes it seems as if
It’s never gonna end
But you’ll get through it
Just don’t give in ’cause you can
Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don’t be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on me
I know sometimes it seems as if
We’re standing all alone
But we’ll get through it
‘Cause love won’t let us fall
Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don’t be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on me
There’s a place inside all of us
Where our faith in love begins
You should reach to find the truth in love
The answers’ there within, oh
I know that life can make you feel
It’s much harder than it really is
But we’ll get through it
Just don’t give in
Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don’t be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on me
Count on me
Count on me
Count on me
Count on me
Count on me

@shoelady60,

Good evening I hope the Games are good ones. I know the book will be just in case.

Glad you had a good day now just kick back and relax.

Enjoy! 😎💕😘

@oodiebom,

Good evening so sorry about that sore throat but I know how you feel. I am a bit under
the weather too. I mean to go from extreme hot to extreme cold gave me a run for my
money. My sinus is so bad I had slight bleeding from blowing it too hard. Sheesh!

Still I rise and made my plants and flowers were doing alright everything is alright.
Oodie tonight we will be in the 40’s. All next week we will be in the 70’s. This is a high
for us in these parts we should be in the 50’s.

Oodie I wish you had an extra hand that you trust. I wish your husband were home.

Get some sleep and rest you will need it. I am so glad it is cooler and do watch the
tropics. I am picking up dragon fruit tomorrow I know a store that carries it I have to
really look for it I can’t wait. 💕I bet your dragon fruit is big and juicy like everything
in Florida.

@xango,

Good evening I think it is a good weekend to bike ride. 😎🎈No leaves to do just yet.
Oz is beautiful and believe it or not we have turned the heat on couple of times to
warm the house up. OZ went from the 90’s on Sunday to the 20’s on Tuesday and I have
the sinus issues to prove it. LOL!

I like Fall but I did not see snow until I was 5 years old. I was never cold either. I lived with
my Grandparents in TN when my parents came back for me they had moved to Ill. and
boy was it cold and the snow was so beautiful I screamed as my dad lifted me up on his
shoulders I was too small to walk in the snow to our house. I got use to the cold real
quick as we lived off Lake Michigan now that is when the sky and the lake become one.
I have seen beautiful nights. Kansas was our last stop and it has four seasons. I like Fall
most of all. 🎈😎💕

I hope you are meeting interesting people doing your new work. I know you have this. 😎

The moon is out tonight I was basking in it with the animals. I have feed three cats and a
possum. Dear me the possum thinks it’s a cat. LOL!

This is how the moon looks in OZ. I hope you have a nice evening you and hubby. 💕

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening. 😎

@sheba2011

I didn’t see hubby today. I woke up with a mild sore throat and stayed in bed a little longer. Feeling better and tackling the frig.. I had discarded all the food and it was picked up yesterday. Now cleaning the frig inside and out. It looks brand new. Had some problems reinstalling some of the door items and decided to take a break. This is the time I wish hubby was here to lend a hand. The whole thing would have been done and over with hours ago.

Tomorrow will be a day to market and replenish some of the food that was lost. Car also needs gas and will do that as well. The ad from last week’s Farmer’s Market remains the same as last week. Yeah….. Now I can pick up some fresh salmon and other goodies. I wish I could send you some Dragon Fruit. They sell for $4.99/lb. and they are delicious especially when you mix it with your meats and fish.

It has been rather cool here and I am enjoying every minute. Summer returns next week with the 90s and high humidity. The tropics are alive again. Yes, I’m watching. Not taking any chances. The last storm was a doozy.

Hope you have a nice evening. Stay warm. Stay safe.

Hello Sheba 🌹
Such beautiful cookies. I hope you are enjoying your favorite season 🍁🍁🍁.
It was a nice fall day here, but very windy.
The Sunset had amazing colors of pink and orange. With light to deep blues.
The weather is not quite yet cool enough to open windows. I am hoping to do that next month during the weekends.
The Moon is full and lovely. Soon the day will be shorter and daylight will be less, I don’t care for that.
Enjoy your weekend Sheba, maybe go bike riding 🚵‍♀️🚵‍♀️
Take care Sheba 🍁🍁🍁