Conversation 29

NATIONAL BOILED PEANUTS DAY

February 21 is National Boiled Peanuts Day on the National Day Calendar. Today, we are celebrating not only one of America’s oldest snacks, but also learning why this delicious treat has become a global snacking staple.

NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY

National Caregivers Day on the third Friday in February honors the healthcare professionals across the country providing long-term and hospice care.

Around the nation, dedicated healthcare professionals serve those who require long-term or hospice care. They provide vital services, reassuring patients and the families who care about them. Often loved ones require care we are unable to provide due to our inability physically or not having the skills or means to provide the care. Expert caregivers are trained to provide round-the-clock services in safe environments. Their care enables the family to focus on their loved one’s healing process. In hospice care, a caregiver allows the family to spend time with their loved one without worrying about medical responsibilities.

Caregivers deliver a variety of duties from personal care to medical services with compassion and professionalism. Their days may be long and demanding, but they provide support to those who need it most.

The celebration recognizes caregivers who provide quality, compassionate care every day.

NATIONAL STICKY BUN DAY

National Sticky Bun Day on February 21st recognizes a delicious pastry that comes rolled up and dripping with a sweet, sugary topping. They’re perfect with a hot cup of coffee in the morning or as an after-dinner sweet!

NATIONAL GRAIN-FREE DAY

National Grain-Free Day on February 21st inspires families and friends to gather and enjoy each others’ company over grain-free meals. What a remarkable way to devote an entire day to loved ones who cope with dietary limitations. Not only does the day create a way to recognize the difficulties of a restricted diet, but it celebrates the family and brings everyone back into the kitchen for a meal designed just for them.

Good Morning Peeps enjoy your time in the HSN Community. 😎🎈

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@loaf,

Wishing you a great Friday in Ohio. 😎🎈

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. I did see your post from last night. I think it was another glitch
in the system I don’t know. Xango I did watch Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner for the
first time last year and I wrote to you about it. I think you were very ill. Delightful movie
and stellar performance by all. This was Spencer Tracy last movie.

If we can get pass today we will be warmer by the weekend. 😎🎈💕

These are Scarlet Macaw and I think they are beautiful. 💕

Hey have a good day today I can smell the coffee and bread now. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈Oodie welcome to the new Conversation
Thread this is number 29 I could have made 100 as they do get long. Oops!

Oodie how are you doing today? OZ is 18 degrees as I type this post to you.
This is as warm as we will get today. I know Spring is around the corner. 😎🎈

I hope you are feeling well enjoy the day. 😎🎈

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. 🎈😎 I am glad you like the coffee cups. Hey the thread
went belly up and I had HSN close it.

Welcome to the new Thread number 29 and I think you know I’ve had enough material
for 100 threads and I still do other threads. Taci this is year 11 of doing this thread.

This thread is not for everybody but most like to look. 😎

Loving the Birds today. 💕

Hey Happy and Safe Trails. 😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. I hope you and your husband are feeling better. 💕😎🎈
Hang on warmer days are coming.

This has been a long winter for people in most States.

I am making the most out of it.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😘💕😎

Welcome to the new Thread. 😘🎈

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California wishing you a safe and warm day Kitten. 🎈😘😎

@sheba2011

Good afternoon in Oz. The birds are so colorful and cute.🦜 We may get to the 40’s by Sunday.👏

Had a terrible night’s sleep with the coughing so I am dragging through the day doing this and that. Hubs picked up seafood and salad for dinner so I don’t have to cook.🍤🥗 I’ll probably be dozing by 8:00 tonight.😴

As always, thanks for the new thread. I told Poppy to cuddle up and keep his mom warm.🤗💖

@sheba2011

Hi. A cool day in Florida with temps in the mid 60s. Temp will go down to somewhere in the 40s tonight. It was way too cold visiting hubby yesterday, but colder outside. Temp was in the high 40s when I left.

I am on my way to CVS for meds and then on to Chinese take out. Good day for soup for hubby and some shrimp for me. Hubby is doing OK. I managed to speak with someone yesterday on his prescription eyeglasses. All I can say is the hunt is on. I still feel that one of the aides took them, but cannot prove it. Then again, hubby has a habit of leaving them on his tray or in a shirt pocket and forgets about it. This part has been going on for years. He has a new roommate. This one loves TV and hubby is happy. Was able to watch “Two and a Half Men.” He was all smiles. I worked on a jigsaw in Kindle. And, yes, the room was icy. Even his roommate remarked. He may go home if it keeps up.

Guess spring is around the corner. See the planting season has begun. I have my eye on the multi colored butterfly plant. Checked some of the places here with no luck. Then again, it may be too early to plant. Well, now I am on my way. I hope all the kitties start showing up for food.
Wish they would like being indoors during the cold days. Have a great day. Hope your SIL is feeling OK following the treatment.

@sheba2011

Love the birds. We are starting to see some of the birds from the North. A few love climbing on our lanai screens to find bugs. They keep that up I won’t have to use the hose in a few weeks.

Hubby enjoyed Wonton Soup. It was loaded and he had no trouble downing all the goodies. I ordered a shrimp dish with veggies. I also gave some to hubby and will look at other items when I do some food shopping. He was able to eat everything. I did not cut the shrimp or the veggies into tiny pieces. He is so tired of food being pureed. He is having problems with his fingers in that he cannot use them. Consequently the muscles are starting to go. He is on iron pills, but I feel nutrients is the way to go on this one. I noticed a huge difference when I gave him all the meatballs from the grinder. Within twenty-four hours he was able to raise his hand and reach for an item on his movable tray. This is the first time in weeks. I think I will visit the Farmer’s Market tomorrow and get an idea of some food items that may help to get those vitamin levels where they should be. I am seeing more and more people saying that over-the counter vitamins are a health risk. This is getting scary. Oh yes, our pills for sinus problems just got testier as well. It may be causing dementia. Doctors should give a prescription. I’m smiling. How many prescriptions have side effects???? Enough said.

Did the kitties show for dinner tonight. I wonder if they did, if they asked for seconds……

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎I had a major headache last night.
I took some meds and the next things I saw was daylight. The headache is one
and done. 😎🎈

I see all my cats except one and I am hoping he shows up today. We are at a blazing
34 degrees as I type this post. 🎈😎

Poppy and I went for a long walk this morning with the Sun out I could see the ice and snow.

I will see you at the top glad you and hubby had some good food. 💕

Enjoy some tea with your Manuka Honey. 🎈Oodie the cats ask for three servings and I gave it to them. 💕😎

@sheba2011 🌹🌹

Good evening Sheba 🌹 They are lovely, Macaw have such beautiful colors.
We stayed in the 60’s today. The evening is chilly, and good sleeping weather. But pretty soon here, we will be hot and humidity high enough to cut with a knife.

I’m just waiting a few more weeks to plant some Zennias from seeds. You never know when a real cold front may come down and kill little plants. This year I didn’t have to cover any at all.

Stay warm and take care Sheba ❤️

Sheba, this is such a positive thing to do. Thank you as alwaysfor your lovely posts. Today, March 21st is National Fragrance Day. 🌹☘️💐. Wondering what aromas or fragrances everyone enjoys? I switch up my perfumes because I had two favorites for many many years that then were discontinued. Now, I am fickle, always trying to find “the one”. I do like light florals over gourmand and orientals. Anyone want to weigh in? Thanks Sheba and thanks everyone!

@cat911,

Thank you for such a nice post. I like fragrances too. I am glad you like the thread.

I will post some fragrances today. 😎🎈

I so enjoy scrolling to your page after reading so many mean spirited comments, and criticism directed at almost everything, hosts, appearances, techniques, quality, quantity, customer service, admin, etc, etc. Refreshing to know there are still many positive individuals who don’t feel the need to dwell on negativity and able to enjoy the many positive elements we are surrounded by and not get pleasure from jeopardizing one’s livelihood.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎🎈

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@loaf,

@xango,

Good day in sunny Florida. OZ is warm today at 34 degrees. 😎🎈💕I will take it as it’s
the warmest we have been in over a week. I am sure the animals love it too.

Xango you are right there in Florida and I think your Zennias Flowers will turn out
fine. 😎🎈

How are you doing today? What are you cooking? I always like to ask that question
I like the way you use your seasoning. I think that puts some pop in your food. 💕

How are things with your family? I know Carnival is the end of February I believe I think
that would be so much fun. 💕🎈

Oz ground is hard as the ice on it I will be planting in a couple of months. 😎💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 💕😎🎈Well you have been busy as a bee.
Glad hubby got to eat some good food. I understand when he say’s he is tired of
the stuff they give him. I don’t blame him.

I am sure things will change when you get him home.

I am glad planting season is on the horizon. 😎 The caveat is the weather. OZ can be a fickle
place even in the spring.

Oodie SIL is having surgery in a couple of weeks. We are all praying for good results.

Well my headache is gone I feel so much better. I had a nice long walk in the sun.
Poppy was happy to get back to doing normal things. 😎🎈💕

I may make some chili today and get some Kosher Hot Dogs for another day.

Oodie let me know how things goes. I love the Butterfly Plant I know you will find one. 💕

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. OZ is very nice at 34 degrees that is a heat wave. 😎💕🎈

I have errands to run today so I am going to get them out of the way. One and Done. 😎

Taci enjoy the trails today where ever they may lead you. 💕🎈😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. I hope you were able to sleep last night. I know how bad
coughing can be when you are in a good sleep.

Poppy took your advice I had a major headache due to the weather I took some meds
and slept like a baby. 😎🎈💕I have to really bundle up as I go in and out of the house
at night feeding the cats.

Lady the cats came to me for some reason. I always watch the moon every night on my
front porch I guess they see this tall ethereal looking woman in the night staring at the
moon and they just keep coming. I am going to buy more food for them. 💕

Hey I hope that cough goes away and I hope your husband feels better too.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 💕🎈😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten wishing you well in California. 🎈💕

@sheba2011

I thought it was August since the sun was shining and the temps were above freezing!😊 Although all is still white outside.

I think hubs and I will need a few of those margaritas because nothing else seems to be working to shake this bug.🍹 I think I bought half the drug store out.

Prayers for the Pope, I just heard he is in serious condition.🙏

The cats know a good mom when they see her. It’s that special vibe they feel between you, them and the moon. Thank you for caring so much.🐈💗 Sending special hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Enjoy your drink and get well soon. Prayers for the Pope! 💕

Just rest my friend. 😘💕

Sheba, Wow 29!
It is so kind of you to care for the cats. Thank you.
It’s sad here with so many animals left in some isolated places and if they are found they can end up in worse situations.
We have had some great weather and I am hiking. Today was almost hot, which slowed me down.
Have a good evening!

Here’s looking at you Peeps. 😎

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On February 22nd, National California Day recognizes the Golden State. Know for its beauty, glamour, wineries, and natural wonders, California is a must stop destination on your vacation bucket list!

NATIONAL SUPERMARKET EMPLOYEE DAY

Supermarket employees are a vital element of our supply chain and community. That’s why Supermarket Employee Day on February 22nd is a time for the food industry to acknowledge employees at every level.

NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY

National Margarita Day on February 22nd rims a glass with salt and serves up a beverage that tastes like the summer sun. Whether you enjoy them on the rocks or blended, this day is for you!

NATIONAL COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY

Across the United States, National Cook A Sweet Potato Day on February 22nd celebrates a root vegetable packed with flavor and a bit of history, too. The sweet potato is eaten and loved, each day, by millions of people across the nation.

NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY

February 23rd annually recognizes a well-known food holiday, National Banana Bread Day.

NATIONAL TILE DAY

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NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY

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Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎💕

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@loaf,

Wishing you a nice Sunday Loaf. 💕🎈

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 🎈💕😎I can’t believe today we are in the 50’s. YAY!
All my cats are back and eating their tails off. LOL!

I am so happy to see them all they made it through this brutal winter. I took a good
look and they all look healthy. When the sun is high in the sky they bask in it and just
soak up the rays to get warmer. 😎💕

Xango how are you doing? I am keeping up the Pope and I pray for a full recovery.

Enjoy your Sunday and something yummy. 💕😎🎈

Oz has the Sun and warmth today. 😘😎🎈

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎💕Oodie how are you doing this
Sunday? I am happy to say we are in the 50’s today and that is warmer than we have
been all month.

The Cats are all back and they are loving it. 💕😘🎈So am I.

Mr. Poppy is running up and down in the backyard with his friends. I can sit outside
on the Patio today. 🎈

I am making some Steak Fajitas today. I am trying something a bit different and you know
hubby like it spicey. 💕😎

Oodie let me know how your husband is doing I hope his glasses has been found.

This should remind you of the North. 💕😎

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. I am glad you are warm but not too warm just yet.
OZ is in the 50’s and you know that is a heat wave in these parts.

Taci all the cats are doing great they are eating like crazy. 😎💕😘

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Wishing you happy and cool trails. 🎈💕😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 💕Lady I hope you and hubby are feeling better today.
That cough sounds bad especially when you are trying to sleep.

Just take it easy today. OZ is in the 50’s and that is great for the animals and humans too.

Stay warm and in bed sending good vibes to you and Jake. 💕😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California wishing you a great Sunday. 🎈💕😎

Sheba, nice, you have heat wave 🙂
Happy the cats are all eating and doing well.
On today’s hike I spotted a baby snake on the path. I took a little stick and moved it in the dirt so the snake would move along. I didn’t want a biker to run it over. Also, saw a person plop right on her but. She was fine. It was just some dry dirt that caused her to slip.
Have a good Sunday evening!

@taci,

Good Evening glad you had a nice hike. I think all of OZ was out running, walking and many
had their dogs with them. This was our first warm day in weeks. 😎

I can sleep better knowing the animals are alright. 😎💕

Taci enjoy your evening. I like how you moved the snake. 😎

Goodnight. 💕😘

@sheba2011

I didn’t see hubby today. Instead, like you, had a migraine to beat the band. Still have the chills and slept most of the afternoon. I was able to put a nice dent in the kitchen. Found more for donations and an empty space for all the carry on I use for bringing hot and cold food to hubs. The cabinet above the microwave is perfect for all these essentials.

We are expecting some rain in a few hours that will last until late afternoon tomorrow. It also will mean no headaches for a few hours which is welcome news. The sap in those trees will do it every time.

Take care Sheba. Wonderful that those kitties returned for food and fuel. Wonder if they will become more friendly knowing you are watching out for them.. 50 degrees today for you. Now that’s a heat wave after suffering over a month with the below zeroes. Have a great evening. Me, I’m returning to the bed. The soup helped quite a bit. Good night. Pleasant dreams.

@oodiebom,

Good evening I am so sorry for your headache mine is coming and going it can be very
sneaky. I have it under control. I do go in and out most of the night.

Well I am in for the night and I am about to relax and take it easy. 😎

Oodie take care of your self I am sure hubs will understand why you were not there.
I would good some warm tea and a good book. 💕

Sweet Dreams Oodie. 😘💕😎

@sheba2011 🌹

Hello Sheba 🌹 🌹🌹 I am watching the 31 st. Annual SAGA Awards on Netflix.
Loved the speech Jane Fonda gave.
A good warm up in temperatures for you. So glad you and the cats had a sunny warm day to enjoy. I am sure Poppy like it too.
Our evening have been chilly which makes good sleeping weather. But hubby did ask for an extra blanket and I warmed my feet with the heating pad.

Take care Sheba ❤️

@xango,

Good Evening I am keeping up the Sag Awards. I love Jane Fonda she is older than my mom.
This woman has been around for a long time and still looks great. What a rich history she
has. I think she deserved the Life Time Achievement Award.

I am so glad Demi Moore won for The Substance. 😎💕

Xango it feels so good not to be below 0 and have all my animals come to back
to me. 💕

Enjoy your evening I will catch up on winners and speeches. 😎🎈

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Good Morning Peeps enjoy the HSN Community. 😎🎈

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@xango,

Good day in Florida. I hope you enjoyed the Sag Awards. 🎈😎💕I will watch it on
Demand. This award leads up to the Academy Awards.

Welcome to the last week of February and it was a cold one. We only have a few days left.

The inimitable JaneFonda dazzles on the SAGAwards red carpet in custom emporioarmani sequins, stripes and fringe ✨

Enjoy your coffee and warm rolls. OZ is in the 50’s today. 💕😎🎈

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎💕Oodie I hope your headache is gone.
Today OZ is in the 50’s the sun is out we are all loving it. 💕😎

This has been a long February and a brutal winter especially for the animals.

I know your hubs will be happy to see you and some good eats. 💕😎

Enjoy some tea and a treat. 💕😘

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California may this Monday find you doing well. 😎🎈

Hey have fun on the trails and thanks for looking out for the little critters. 💕

Happy and safe hiking trails to you.

OZ is beautiful today in the high 50’s. Mercy this is a heatwave. 🎈😎💕

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Wishing you and hubs a nice Monday and hope you both
are feeling better.

Oz is a beautiful day today. 😎🎈

How is your mother doing? Just stay where you are until this cold runs it’s course.

I hope you have something good to eat and drink.

Sending healthy and good vibes to you and Jake. 😘💕🎈

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten please be well. 🎈💕😎

@sheba2011

Like Oz, it feels like a tropical island here.😎🏝 Should be nice for a few days and then colder by the weekend. Can you believe we still have snow on the lawns?

Sloooooowly getting back to normal. I’m tired of the one day better, next day not. This has to have run its course.

Making some tempura shrimp for dinner.🍤 We haven’t been real hungry but we are souped and sandwiched out right now. Mom is feeling back to normal, I haven’t seen her for at least two weeks. I hope I can get up there before sis leaves.

Enjoy the nice weather with Poppy and the cats. So happy they are all fine thanks to the “cat lady.” Sending loads of hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good Evening and MEOW. 😎💕The cats are all here and happy.

I hope your cold will be over soon. OZ weather is almost spring like.

Well here is to better days to come. 😘😎💕

@sheba2011

Woke up to a migraine, took meds and went back to sleep. Now feeling OK. As I type we are seeing some heavy, much needed raindrops. It’s been a long, sunny winter without the much needed rain. This will not end the drought, but we will take whatever “Mother Nature” gives us. The temp is in the mid 60s. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow as well. Good day for homemade soups.

I hope to visit the Farmer’s Market. I was not able to see hubby yesterday, but called in and was told our favorite aide was making his rounds. Hopefully, he will give hubby some much needed in between meal snacks. I still miss the RN who used to walk me to the car and return to work after I drove off. Another aide has quit along with a person at the reception desk.

As of two days ago, no glasses found. There is a possibility that the glasses were tossed. I doubt it. I think someone took them for the frames. Now I will need to make hubby an appointment for new frames.

By the way, did you ever try Chewy for the cat and dog food? HSN included a coupon in several of the packages. Since I do not have a dog or cat at the moment, I gave them to friends who may be able to use them.

@oodiebom,

Good Evening I did get two packages from HSN and there was a Chewy Coupon in it.
I will use it I have use them before what a nice surprise in my box. 🎈😘😎

Oodie just take it easy and take care of yourself.

Sure do hate that you have to buy new frames. Oodie let me know how your evening goes.

Rest and sweet dreams. 😘

@sheba2011 🌹🌹🌹

Hello from a beautiful rainy day, lots of rain. A much needed day of rain, it started around 3:00AM. It’s been going throughout the day on and off.

I had forgotten that the Pope only has a partial functioning lung. And now his kidneys are working well. I pray that he doesn’t suffer and that he is allowed to retire should he pull out of what he’s going through.

Hoping this Winter move out fast and that Spring weather comes soon to your area.

Take care Sheba ❤️

@xango,

Good evening prayers for the Pope. I pray he is strong enough to get through this
terrible illness. 💕

I am so glad you had some long and sweet rain and OZ had a beautiful day in the 50’s.
Hey this sounds good to me.

All I can say is more please. 😎🎈

Enjoy the night. 😘

Remembering Roberta Flack: 1937 ~ 2025

Among her many accomplishments, Flack scored three Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (1971), “Killing Me Softly with His Song” (1972) and “Feel Like Makin’ Love” (1973) each went all the way to #1. In total she took home five Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her memory will live on through her music.

RIP Roberta Flack.

@loaf,

Killing me softly with his song – Roberta Flack Lyrics

Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
I heard he sang a good song
I heard he had a style
And so I came to see him
To listen for a while
And there he was this young boy
A stranger to my eyes

I felt all flushed with fever
Embarrassed by the crowd
I felt he found my letters
And read each one out loud
I prayed that he would finish
But he just kept right on

He sang as if he knew me
In all my dark despair
And then he looked right through me
As if I wasn’t there
And he just kept on singing
Singing clear and strong

La La La …
Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly
He was strumming my pain
Yeah, he was singing my life
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly
With his song

Where Is The Love
Song by Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack

Where is the love? (Where is the love?)
Where is the love? (Where is the love?)
Where is the love? (Where is the love?)
Where is the love?
Where is the love?
You said you’d give to me
As soon as you were free
Will it ever be?
Where is the love?
You told me that you didn’t love him
And you were gonna say, goodbye
But if you really didn’t mean it
Why did you have to lie?
Where is the love?
You said, was mine, all mine
‘Til the end of time
Was it just a lie?
Where is the love?
If you had, had a sudden change of heart
I wish that you would tell me so
Don’t leave me hangin’ on the promises
You’ve got to let me know
Oh, how I wish, I never met you
I guess, it must have been my fate
To fall in love with someone else’s love
All I can do is wait
That’s all I can do, yeah, yeah
Where is the love? (Where is the love?)
Where is the love? (Where is the love?)
Where is the love? (Where is the love?)
Where is the love? (Where is the love?)
Where is the love? (Where is the love?)
Where is the love? (Where is the love?)

Song by Roberta Flack

The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless skies, my love
To the dark and the endless skies
And the first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command, my love
That was there at my command, my love
And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last ’til the end of time my love
And it would last ’til the end of time
The first time ever I saw your face

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE-COVERED NUT DAY

National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day on February 25th recognizes the delicious and crunchy snack drizzled, covered, dunked, or smothered in chocolate. The possibilities are endless with so many different types of nuts and chocolate combinations.

NATIONAL CLAM CHOWDER DAY

Each year on February 25th people across the nation have a bowl and spoon ready to be filled with clam chowder as they prepare to participate in National Clam Chowder Day.

A clam chowder in its simplest form is a soup or stew containing clams or fish. The most common type of chowder includes milk or cream as well as potatoes, though the Manhattan clam chowder has tomatoes.

The origin of the word “chowder” is up for a little bit of debate. The French word for cauldron is “chaudiere.” The English word “jowter” means fish peddler. Both are on the hook for possible origins.

In chowder, along with the clams, it is common to find diced potatoes, onions (often sautéed with pork or bacon drippings) and celery.

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Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎🎈

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@loaf,

@xango,

Good day in Florida I hope this day is a good one for you. 🎈😎💕OZ is very warm like
60 degrees. YAY! We have not been this warm in months. LOL!

Enjoy the fresh coffee and rolls. 💕🎈

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oz is very warm and wonderful today. 🎈💕😎

This is national Clam Chowder Day. I hope you can have some with hubby today.
I think you had some the other day. 💕🎈

I hope you have no headache today. I can’t get over how warm we are today.

Oodie I have my small fan on right now. LOL!

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. OZ is very warm today. 🎈😎I need to feel the earth
under my feet and the sun on my face. Mr. Poppy and I are going for a long walk.

I am sure the cats are happy. Guess what I have a possum who comes and pretends
it is a cat. LOL! I feed him too. 😎🎈

Enjoy the hike and keep safe. 🎈😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎🎈Lady I hope the worse of your cold is over.
Enjoy the Sun today we are around 60 degrees and I am loving it. 🎈😎

All cats are back and they are eating. 💕🎈

Let me know how you are doing when you have time.

Sending good vibes to you and Jake. 🎈💕😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten in California wishing you a wonderful Tuesday. 😎💕🎈

@sheba2011

Happy Tuesday on the island of Oz, lol!🏝 Enjoy that 60 degrees, we are cloudy and about 50.

Getting ready to cook up some mushrooms and onions for hamburgers.🍔 Lots of aromas in the kitchen.

I feel a little better today, hopefully tomorrow won’t be worse with this back and forth. Since me and hubs both have it, who knows how long we can give it back to each other.🙄 Will be thinking of your SIL and family tomorrow.🙏

Have a great day in the sun and heat with all your critters. Spring hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady0,

Good evening and I hope you are feeling much better both you and hubs. 😎😘

Oz has been so beautiful today and we have not had a day like this since last year. LOL!

Tomorrow we will have a bit of rain but still warm temps. I am happy because the salt
from the all the storms needs to be washed away.

Well all the cats are fed and on their way to their happy place. 💕

Enjoy this with hubs tonight and have a restful evening. 💕

Sheba, nice to have some sun in the midst of a cold winter. Love the Possum sneaking in there, makes me laugh. We sometimes have a possum in the backyard. It used to plop under a fence into a bunch of leaves. Haven’t seen him around for a while. Yesterday I went to lunch with 3 other women, 4 hours later I was home…. you might say it went a bit long.
Hiking is nice, we had sun also 🙂

@taci,

Good evening I am waiting for my friend to get over the bronchitis we will then go
out to eat a nice meal. 💕😎🎈My goodness it has been a long cold winter.

I have seen the possum tonight and he plays possum trying to blend in with the cats. 💕😎
This Possum even knows when the food is out. LOL! This is a baby possum and I don’t want
anything to happen to him. I don’t mind feeding him and giving him some fresh water.

Very happy for the sun and warmth. 💕😘

@sheba2011

Just returned from being with hubby. Did t wo loads of laundry this morning and just brought the second load in from the dryer. I went to the Rehab early today because he was supposed to have an eye doctor appointment this afternoon. When I arrived the receptionist mentioned that there was no appointment scheduled. Mentioned that I had a phone call yesterday that spoke of the appointment for today. Geez, I wish this place would get t heir act together.

Yes, I am still getting those awful sinus migraines. I phoned the doctor’s office yesterday and have not heard from his assistant as yet. I have a feeling that he is vacationing this week. I have an appointment in a couple of weeks.

So cute that you are not only feeding the kitties, but an opossum is joining them as well. Better watch out. They have a tendency to become real friendly and love to cuddle. They may not look that great. but do love a good hand out when their food source is scarce. Hope you all have a great evening. I will be taking it easy tonight and will be going to sleep early. Pleasant dreams to you all.

@oodiebom,

Good Evening the Possum makes me smile because I know what he is doing it’s so
cute. This baby thinks we don’t know a possum from a cat. LOL!😎

I saw a commercial once where a woman thought she was letting in her cat and it
was a racoon she let in. I never laughed so hard this was a commercial for new
eyeglasses. 💕

Speaking of which I hope they get it right for your husband’s appointment for his
glasses. I don’t like this.

Oodie enjoy your evening and get some good rest. 😎💕

Nights In White Satin
Song by The Moody Blues

Nights in white satin
Never reaching the end
Letters I’ve written
Never meaning to send
Beauty I’d always missed
With these eyes before
Just what the truth is
I can’t say anymore
‘Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Gazing at people
Some hand in hand
Just what I’m going through
They can’t understand
Some try to tell me
Thoughts they cannot defend
Just what you want to be
You will be in the end
And I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you
Nights in white satin
Never reaching the end
Letters I’ve written
Never meaning to send
Beauty I’ve always missed
With these eyes before
Just what the truth is
I can’t say anymore
‘Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you
‘Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you

NATIONAL PISTACHIO DAY

February 26th recognizes all things pistachio and National Pistachio Day is the day to celebrate! Pistachio lovers rejoice as they eat their favorite nut all day long. For those who do not eat pistachios, buy some and give them to someone who does. Crack them open and eat them up or enjoy them in ice cream or your favorite pistachio dessert!

NATIONAL SET A GOOD EXAMPLE DAY

When we observe kindness in others, we are often inspired to offer kindness ourselves. Someone set a good example for us to follow, and we must continue those good examples for others in our lives. National Set A Good Example Day on February 26th encourages us to set a good example that inspires others.

NATIONAL LETTER TO AN ELDER DAY

Every year on February 26th, National Letter to an Elder Day encourages putting pen to paper and writing to an elder you know. The day serves to remind that loved ones enjoy hearing from us and that a simple letter brightens their day.

NATIONAL TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY

On February 26th, have a happily ever after kind of day. It is National Tell A Fairy Tale Day!

Good Morning Peeps enjoy your day in the HSN Community. 😎🎈

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@loaf,

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 🎈💕I have a major headache and I am going to try and deal
with it. I think it’s my sinus

OZ is at 60 degrees and that is a major heatwave. 😎🎈💕

Enjoy the day. 😎

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 💕🎈Oodie I hope your head does not hurt like
mine. I have never had one this early in the day. Very annoying. I will keep moving forward.

Enjoy your time with your husband. 💕😎

@taci,

Good day in S. California. I hope the trails will be a good one for you. 😎💕🎈

I am opening all the windows to let in some fresh breezes. 💕😎

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎈

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. OZ is beautiful today with warmth and the Sun. 😎😘💕
The only problem is I have a major headache this is different and I never get them
in the mornings. Sheesh!

@sheba2011

Hi Sheba, hope you feel better by this evening. Rest and relax with your boy by your side.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening I have never had a bad headache so early in the day. I have a feeling the
coffee was too strong. Whatever the reason it is one and done.

I am going to take a nice hot shower and just keep it moving. 💕

How are you feeling? Things went well for the family today. SIL will have surgery
in a couple of weeks. We are all praying for good results. 💕

Here is to a nice calm evening. 💕

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten wishing you a wonderful day. 🎈

Sheba, sorry about your headache. Hope it is long gone by now.

Hike was the usual and not too eventful. My Fitbit keeps messaging that I am over training but I really don’t trust it. Plus it displayed I was biking when I was very slowly jogging ( or quickly walking 🙂 ). I don’t think it’s that accurate but I still like it.

We have an injured Coyote running around during the day. I call the humane society about it and they said unless the poor coyote is down they don’t do anything. She said they are almost impossible to catch. I am thinking a tranquilizer would work but assume they know better than I would.

@sheba2011

Today was the first day without a headache. Yesterday, was awful. Around 7 pm it started and I immediately rushed to down the meds. Fell asleep and arrived home at 10:45pm. This is all do to the tree pollen., which could be the cause of yours.

I made a brief stop at Aldi’s for water. Just didn’t feel like driving to Costco. Also wanted to stop at the Farmer’s Market, but I was running late. I will go there tomorrow. or at least make an attempt. They have a pretty good ad this week. By the way, eggs at Aldi’s is now almost $6 and change for a dozen.

Your SIL is quite a trooper. I will continue to pray for her and to also send good vibes her way. I hope your brother is getting some help as well. Hope your day went well following the headache. I will be taking my sinus meds this evening and again in the am. They do help if you catch the pounding in time.

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@loaf,

@xango,

Good day in Sunny Florida wishing you a great Thursday. 😎🎈

Enjoy your Fresh Coffee and Rolls. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 💕🎈😎 I hope this day is working out well
for you.

Take your time I know you have things to do. 😎 Very busy day in OZ.

So glad I took it easy yesterday that headache was insane. Nuff said. 😎

I hope you have a great visit with your husband. 💕Oz is very nice today.

I hope this is a nice peaceful day and no headaches. 😎🎈

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci may what critters you see along the way.
I hope that poor coyote is getting help. I have had them on my porch. YIKES!

Taci not often but a few times I don’t bother them and they don’t bother me. 😎🎈
As long as they don’t bother the cats and keep it moving I am fine with that.

I wonder what you will see today.

Here is to happy and safe trails. 😎🎈😘

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎🎈😘Lady what a difference a day make. 😎
That dreadful headache is long gone.

I am also watching how much coffee I drink. 😎I don’t use a lot of salt and I don’t
like salt and I watch my sugar intake. I am multi-tasking today.

This time of year reminds me of my dog Sheba not a day goes by that I don’t think of her. 💕
Poppy has been by my side since she passed Poppy was a rescue gift from one of our
daughters.💕 I don’t know why I love animals so much.

Wishing you and hubs a nice day and I hope your colds are gone.

Sending cool vibes to you and Jake. 😘😎💕

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California. Wishing you a great day Kitten. 💕😎🎈

@sheba2011

Good afternoon, glad you feel better and back to normal. As we age, every day is a new experience, lol!😅 Tell Poppy I hope he gets a special treat on National Small Dog Day.🐶🦴 You are like me with the animals – they all seem to gravitate to us. That’s why I volunteered all those years before my knees started to hurt.

Hubs going to the hockey game tonight.🏒 He’ll probably come home rolling his eyes they are doing so horrible. Only way left for them is up. I only have to cook for me for dinner so I think I will splurge and have something with eggs, yay!🍳

I saw some snippets that Travis will be back. I figured he wouldn’t leave on a terrible game note. I’m sure everyone is KC is happy.😊

Take it easy today, sending tons of hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening I think your husband picked a good night to go to the Hockey Game.
Your Hockey Team scored a winner hubs should be smiling. 🎈💕😎

Yes! Travis will be back next year and two States are very happy about that. 🎈💕😎

Enjoy this evening and now you can kick that cold to the curb. LOL!

Sweet Dreams. 💕😎

Sheba, All those critters know what house is going to feed them 🙂
Hope you felt better today and your headache was gone. Edit – I read below you feel better. YAY.
Look out for corn, I hear some people get headaches from it.
I’m going to sound like Oodie for a minute, went to Aldis and got a great package of strawberries. Maybe they were premium left over from Valentines Day? And my vacuum broke a few days ago (not repairable) so today I purchased a new one and it has great suction compared to my old one. Each has their benefits though.
Like you we have coyotes venturing through the neighborhoods, I think they have territories and routes.

@taci,

I remember Jessica Simpson dog was taken and never seen again by a Coyote there
in S. California she was so devastated.

I felt so bad for her so I will not be feeding Coyotes I don’t want them coming back
for more.

Taci you would not believe what happened one day. We have yard sales and a neighbor
up the street had a good one I brought a few animals things and what not. I walk everything
home one was a extra vacuum cleaner a Shark. Well couple weeks later it stopped working
my husband is Mr. Fix-it and he called the company just to get a part and they sent a brand
new Vaccum Cleaner top of the line because it still had a warranty on it. I did not believe
husband until the vacuum cleaner arrived a week later via UPS. 😎 This was a fluke calling
the number on the vacuum cleaner just for a part and they say that vacuum cleaner they
no longer make and it’s still under warranty. Love it😎💕

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NATIONAL TOAST DAY

Would you believe National Toast Day honoring the humble slice is on the Last Thursday in February? But it is so very versatile. It carries a multitude of jams, jellies, marmalades and fruit compotes. We don’t stop there. Toast transports proteins and veggies, sprouts, and soaks up sauces and drippings.

NATIONAL RETRO DAY

On February 27, National Retro Day takes us back to a time before smartphones and the internet.

Every generation looks back and asks, “Remember when?” This celebration indulges our love for the good ol’ days while remaining in the present.

No matter the decade, pick a point in time where people talked more face to face than text to text, had dinner at home around the table and the kids played games that didn’t require internet.

What’s your retro? On National Retro Day, swoop the hair into a mile-high beehive or strut those eight-inch bell bottoms. Can you maximize the curls for a stellar Afro? Don’t hesitate to break out the old roller skates and see if you still have those mad skills. Tie the hair up with a polka dot bandana and strike muscle pose like Rosie the Riveter. Maybe you prefer a moonwalk, a leather jacket, and a single glove.

With no smartphones, internet, or social media, we spent more time focused on each other when we were together. Each moment is recorded in memory for us to look back retrospectively and not for the whole world to see.

NATIONAL SMALL DOG DAY

The last Thursday in February is National Small Dog Day and specifically dedicated to celebrating the small dogs in the pack, their mighty personalities, and the huge impact they have on our lives. Join us as we highlight the endearing and unique attributes and distinct traits of small dogs.

POKÉMON DAY

February 27 is officially Pokémon Day on the National Day Calendar. We are taking you on a journey through the world of Pokémon to learn why the Pokémon brand has reached the hearts of millions of kids, adults and fans across the globe.

NATIONAL CHILI DAY

National Chili Day on the fourth Thursday in February honors one of America’s favorite winter dishes–chili. It’s also known as chili con carne (chili with meat).

NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY

National Polar Bear Day, also known as International Polar Bear Day, focuses our attention on conservation efforts and learning more about the fabulous polar bear on February 27th.

NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY

National Kahlúa Day on February 27th recognizes the rich, cream coffee liqueur that also serves up a great many delicious desserts! This alcoholic beverage adds to cocktails and adult flavored desserts equally well. To celebrate, you may want to use Kahlua, a coffee-flavored rum-based liquor, to flavor your ice cream or another dessert such as cheesecake or cake. It also tastes great in coffee, hot chocolate, creamy cocktails, as a shot or on the rocks.

Very cool!
In the evening, just after sunset, seven planets — Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, , Jupiter, and Mars — will align in the sky. Four of them (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars) will be easily visible to the naked eye. For and Neptune, get a pair of binoculars or a small telescope. Saturn will be the most difficult target to see, because of its proximity to the sun.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 🎈😎

NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY

We continue with February’s heart-shaped and red theme by observing National Strawberry Day on February 27th. These juicy, sweet berries can brighten up any dish and are delicious all on their own.

I once asked a very successful woman to share her secret with me.
She smiled and said to me..
“I started succeeding when I started leaving small fights for small fighters.
I stopped fighting those who gossiped about me…
I stopped fighting with my in laws…
I stopped fighting for attention…
I stopped fighting to meet public expectation of me…
I stopped fighting for my rights with people..
I left such fights for those who have nothing else to fight…
And I started fighting for
my vision,
my dreams,
my ideas and
my destiny.
The day I gave up on small fights is the day I started becoming successful.”
Some fights are not worth your time.
Choose what you fight for wisely. 💖🌻🦋

LOOK UP: Seven planets to line up this Friday, February 28, 2025. 🪐

A PLANETARY PARADE will take place in just three days, with Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Urenus, Jupiter, and Mars all lining up in the evening sky. This combination will not happen again this decade.

Four of them (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars) will be visible to the naked eye, while Urans and Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope. Saturn will be the hardest to see due to its proximity to the Sun at this time.

To observe this event, it is recommended to choose a location with minimal light pollution and clear skies. The planets will appear just after sunset.