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Tis the Season, Monticello, KY (2025)

07/13/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Sunday, July 13, 2025, where today is NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY and NATIONAL BEANS ‘N’ FRANKS DAY. Most importantly, though, it is a Day of Worship for many.
French Fries and Beans ‘N’ Franks, how simple, yet so delicious. Some might even say too simple, but not me. However, if these two dishes do not fleck your culinary muscles enough, celebrate National Culinary Arts Month by upping these two dishes a little. However, for me, please leave my fries alone, other than salt and some ketchup.
That gets me to wondering how the French Fry was being served in France when in the late 18th Century, Diplomat Thomas Jefferson was offered this haute cuisine. Whatever manner they used to plate the dish for the diplomat, though, he liked them because he brought the idea back to the States. Aren’t you so glad that he did!!?
That is not all that this Presidential Foodie introduced and/or at least promoted in the US. You can truly learn more about his love for food in the book, CRÈME BRULEE by Thomas J. Craughwell. You will see that Thomas Jefferson also introduced his home country to Macaroni and Cheese, and that he helped promote Ice Cream consumption, as well. Now, he is not credited for introducing Ice Cream to the US, but he is credited for having promoted the first recipe for the treat. That is providential to know, too, since July is also National Ice Cream Month.
HHhhhmmmnnn, I believe Thomas Jefferson would like the month of July, don’t you? With fries and ice cream, I believe that he would feel right at home!! And thanks to President Jefferson, we can now enjoy these comfort foods in the comfort of our own homes (in the US). Bon Appetite, Sir, and thank you so much!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
Information for this blog came from the National Day Calendar, The Monticello Website, The All-Things Liberty Website, and Wikipedia.
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07/12/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Saturday, July 12, 2025, where today is NATIONAL SIMPLICITY DAY, NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY, and EAT YOUR JELL-O DAY.
Do you ever feel sometimes that life has just gotten too busy, too complicated, too high maintenance? If so, today might be the perfect time to investigate the premise behind National Simplicity Day. This day is celebrated each year on Henry David Thoreau’s birthday, July 12, 1817. In addition to being a philosopher, naturalist, historian, surveyor, abolitionist, transcendentalist, etc., etc., he is primarily known as the author of the book, WALDEN, a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings.
If simplifying does interest you, consider researching Henry David Thoreau a little more. I know the book is still being published…… if I have whetted your interest.
However, as you are contemplating a more simplified lifestyle, some basic needs will still need to be addressed. For example, you will still need to eat.
Ok, I do not know if you can get much simpler than Jell-O!! However, if that does not satisfy your sweet tooth, Pecan Pie is about the simplest pie I have ever made (if you use a store bough pie crust). I know, I know, Henry David Thoreau would say that I need to live off the land as much as possible. No bought pie crust for him. But…. BUT since I cannot create my own Jell-O, I will just purchase a pie crust at the same time as I am choosing my Jell-O flavors. For surely, even Henry David Thoreau would say, “There is always room for Jell-O!”
Enjoy!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
Information for this blog came from the National Day Calendar.

07/11/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Friday, July 11, 2025, which is NATIONAL CHEER UP THE LONELY DAY, ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY, and NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MUFFIN DAY.
I trust that National Cheer Up the Lonely Day got your attention, and that you are already considering ways to honor the day…. first by considering who do know that is lonely…. then by how you might help them during this challenging time.
However, you might need to begin by rethinking loneliness. If you feel that it mainly involves older folks that no longer can get out, you might need to rethink that. Loneliness can affect anyone at any age. It can be brought about by death, illness, divorce, a move, retirement, low self-esteem, a handicap, a new job, etc., etc.
If you still cannot think of anyone, just mention the concept to some friends and family members; I believe they can give you some ideas and names. Or maybe you are even lonely yourself. Folks, since you can even be lonely in a crowded room, I know that there is no one exempt from this emotion. Then, once you have someone in mind, you might not want to visit said person empty-handed.
I know, did you celebrate Pick Blueberries Day yesterday? If so, good, since today is National Blueberry Muffin Day. Yes, make some muffins and take some on your visit today. Food is always an enjoyable conversation starter. Pets, or at least pet photos are also often a safe conversation piece, too. With today being All American Pet Photo Day, share photos of your special pet, and maybe your person will start talking of their favorite pet as well. Children are often a safe bet, too. Do you have a younger one that might make the visit with you, too? Animals, children, and food…. a fantastic way to begin. Plus, if they are animal lovers, during the next visit (if applicable) you can take your pet with you. YES, often even the gruffiest person can be softened with a pet and/or children.
Who knows, two lonely people might even be helping each other.
Let help begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/10/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Thursday, July 10, 2025, where today is also NATIONAL CLERIHEW DAY, PICK BLUEBERRIES DAY, and NATIONAL KITTEN DAY.
First, are you wondering who or what a clerihew is? Do not feel bad; I must refresh my memory every year. Yes, each year I must review that a clerihew is a “short comic or nonsensical verse, typically in two rhyming couplets with lines of unequal length and referring to a famous person.”
Are you saying, “Ok, but why “clerihew”? I am sure Edmund Clerihew Bentley would be so glad you asked. For Mr. Edmund Clerihew Bentley is the inventor of the clerihew, and he was born on July 10, 1875.
Now, a clerihew is easy to write, especially if the famous person or object’s fame in line one is limited to a specific home, school, community, etc. In other words, the famous person, animal, etc., does not have to have worldwide fame…. if your audience knows whom you refer, I believe even Edmund would approve.
Now, let us talk kittens. Kittens can be so charming, can’t they? If presently you do not have a resident kitten in your home…. is today the day to change that status? Granted, that little charming kitten just might grow into one independent and sometimes demanding resident, but…. BUT that is just the nature of the beast.
Do you also love blueberries? If so, good, because in honor of Pick Blueberries Day, as well as National Blueberry Month, you can either pick your own or go to the grocery and pick them from the produce section. However, if it is Blueberry Picking Season in your neck of the woods, it would be a great family experience. Then, once you have collected your desired amount, as a family you could make one of your favorite blueberry treats (muffins, breads, blueberry crisp or pie, blueberry frozen dessert, blueberry crumb bars, blueberry pancakes, blueberry cake, blueberry smoothie, blueberry syrup, etc., etc.).
Yes, let the picking begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/09/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Wednesday, July 9, 2025, where today is NATIONAL FASHION DAY and NATIONAL SUGAR COOKIE DAY.
So…. to celebrate Fashion Day, what is on your agenda? Do you have something quite striking to wear today? Or, in honor of the day, are you considering doing some Fashion Shopping today? Really though, on this Fashion Day, just celebrate the day however it “talks” to you. BUT……if the day is almost demanding that you refurbish your closet by spending some time shopping (either online or in person), I say “Shop on!!” And remember, Amazon Prime Day(s) (July 8-11) might help you save some money.
I suggest that you approach National Sugar Cookie Day the same way, too. For you, if it means time in the kitchen baking up your family’s favorite/famous Sugar Cookies, I say, “Bake away!” Or if it means visiting your favorite bakery or grocery store to find your most cherished Sugar Cookies, I say, “Drive safe” and “Shop On” for Sugar Cookies, too…. maybe even the Crumbl Cookies that I think are delicious. Unfortunately, though, to have them for consumption today, I would have to travel to Bowling Green, Richmond, Lexington, or Louisville to sample the Crumbl Cookie. However, I have seen some Copycat Recipes for them. Yes, I am certainly interested in trying Crumbl Cookies, for they so remind me (their look anyway) of Cheryl Cookies from QVC……which I LOVE!!!!!
Bottom line, it is your Wednesday to celebrate (or not) Fashion Day and Sugar Cookie Day just however you decide.
OR…. are your plans leading you in different directions? Whatever……Just make it a good day!
Let the day begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/07/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Monday, July 7, 2025, where today is NATIONAL STRAWBERRY SUNDAE DAY, NATIONAL MACARONI DAY, WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY, and NATIONAL FATHER DAUGHTER TAKE A WALK DAY.
HHhhmmnnn……. how do you plan to feed your bunch today? Can you envision working in Macaroni and Strawberry Sundaes? PLUS…. plus, the ENTIRE world is celebrating with CHOCOLATE!!!
CHOCOLATE is an easy decision, but macaroni is a promising idea, too. First, because it is so delicious and secondly because it plays so nicely with cheese and hamburger and different tomatoes sauces, and just butter and….and…. and. Yes, Macaroni plays nice with both hot and cold delightful dishes!!
Ice Cream plays nice, too, right? For today you might let it choose to play with strawberries. For the rest of the month, though, since July is National Ice Cream Month, you will have many opportunities to see just what else your ice cream will choose as the perfect duo.
Speaking of a Perfect Duo, how about the concept of a Father and Daughter Walk? For some families that are vacationing at the beach right now, this walk could be enjoyed and photographed for posterity. However, a simple walk around the block, throughout the park, or down a country road will make for some wonderful memories, too.
Yes, let the memory making begin…. with some Chocolate, Macaroni, a Strawberry Sundae, and a special stroll between a dad and his little girl (no matter her age).
Let the strolling begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/05/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Saturday, July 5, 2025, where today is NATIONAL BIKINI DAY, NATIONAL APPLE TURNOVER DAY, and NATIONAL GRAHAM CRACKER DAY.
After several days of celebrating America’s Birthday with food in abundance….and MAYBE (?) with a desire to celebrate National Bikini Day, food might be the last thing on your mind.
HOWEVER…. however, if your food overload starts to wane sometime during the day (yes, you will get hungry again), an Apple Turnover would be a suitable place to start, don’t you think? Graham Crackers make a great sensible snack, too. PLUS…. plus, you might even be envisioning some S’mores.
Sidebar (I cannot help myself), have you tried the stuffed PUFFS, the marshmallows stuffed with chocolate? With these amazing little puffs, the only thing needed is some Graham Crackers and you have some S’mores in the making. Just saying.
Boy, it did not take me long to get over my food hangover, did it? BUT…. but for you folks that do want to celebrate National Bikini Day, you might need to be more mindful of your food intake.
For me, though, that ship has already sailed (my Bikini Days are over), so I am ready to talk food again. I am game to start with Apple Turnovers and Graham Crackers. How about you?
It is your decision…. will you be walking the Bikini Runway today or meeting me at the grocery to get some Pepperidge Farm Apple Turnovers and some Graham Crackers (do not forget the new chocolate filled PUFFS either)?
Either way, have a blessed day.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
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07/04/2025

Tis the Season Gift Shop will be closed today in observance of Independence Day. We will be open tomorrow from 10:00-3:00. Have a blessed day.

07/04/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate the FOURTH OF JULY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!
A day of picnics, barbecues, boating, fireworks, etc. However, could we consider taking some time out of our typical 4th celebrations to consider what happened on this day in 1776? The day that the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, breaking the thirteen colonies’ ties to Great Britian. This INDEPENDENCE did not come without a fight, though. Yes, the Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775, to help bring about our independence from our Mother Country.
This freedom/independence was challenged from the onset, and our country has participated in several wars since (the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, the Iraq War, etc., etc.) to ensure our FREEDOM and the freedom of others remain a reality. Thus, can we make this day more than just a time to enjoy great food and fun events?
Yes, let us get PATRIOTIC, whatever that might mean to you and your family. Would certain songs help seal the deal (GOD BLESS AMERICA, THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER, YOU’RE A GRAND OLD FLAG, MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE, AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, GOD BLESS THE USA, etc.)?
Would you consider inviting some Veterans to your celebration to thank them for their service? If distance would not make this possible for all your cherished VETERANS, how about a call or text to thank them for their role in keeping our Nation free, as well as working to secure freedom for other regions?
Would you also consider a Family and Friend Devotional time to PRAY and thank God for blessing America so abundantly? In that prayer, we might ask for guidance and direction…. for at times, we have truly drifted off course from the desires of our FOUNDING FATHERS (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and John and James Madison). Yes, America, it is time to pray for forgiveness. It is time to say we are adrift and then beg for another chance.
Yes, fire up the grill. Head to the lake or the mountains. But take time to show your patriotism.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

07/02/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Wednesday, July 2, 2025, where today is I FORGOT DAY and MADE IN THE USA DAY.
Am I ready to celebrate I Forgot Day? First, I am going to have to remember what it is. You see, it is new to me, and I keep FORGETTING how you celebrate it. Perhaps it is a little confusing because you can approach it in different manners. If you are someone that is always forgetting important dates (birthdays, anniversaries, parties, etc.), today you simply do not worry about it. Today you can forget anything and everything, guilt free.
Well, that is one take on the day. The other is to call all the people that you have forgotten and disappointed this year and use this day to make up for your forgetfulness. Good luck trying to remember everybody that you have forgotten. Wow, this day could get complicated, couldn’t it?
Why don’t you start by working on a memorization technique to remember that today is also Made in the USA Day. On this day, you are to celebrate products that are completely made in the USA. To aide you in this process, there is a catalog that features only USA products. Yes, the Made in the USA Foundation has produced the catalog, MADE IN THE USA: A CATALOG OF THE BEST AMERICAN PRODUCTS. Products such as Weber Grills, Wilson Footballs, Stetson Hats, Pyrex Glassware, Lodge Cookware, Igloo Coolers, Anchor Hocking Glassware, Post-It Notes, Louisville Sluggers, Harley-Davidson, Fiesta Tableware, New Balance Shoes, Burt’s Bees Personal Care Products, Kitchen Aid Mixers, Crayola Crayons, Airstream Trailers, Gibson Guitars, etc., etc.
HHmmmnnn, this is one Shopping List that you might not want to forget. Also, do not forget to try to make this a great Wednesday as some of your Fourth of July celebrations might even be taking place today.
Or maybe you want to FORGET some of your activities and obligations, today. In fact, this whole FORGETTING thing could be fun. What else would you like to FORGET today? Yes, bring on the fun…. of Remembering what you want to FORGET!!
Until we meet again. See you, bye.
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07/01/2025

Tis the Season to welcome in July for the Summer of 2025, where today is NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY, NATIONAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMP DAY, NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY, and NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY. Sounds good! I believe you will also love the Monthly Celebrations! July is NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH, NATIONAL CULINARY ARTS MONTH, NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH, and NATIONAL PICNIC MONTH.
First, let’s talk about my favorite sweet treat, ICE CREAM. Not only is it Ice Cream Month, but we start the month with National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. What creative flavor would you like to try today (maybe a Gingersnap Flavor). However, since I have Blackberries growing in my back field, and I just happened to see a recipe for Blackberry Ice Cream on the internet yesterday, I know where my mind is going.
Now, for National Postal Worker Day, could you show some specific appreciation to your postal worker today? Speaking of the Postal System, are you also into Stamp Collecting? If so, you might choose to celebrate this day since it was on July 1, 1847, that the U.S. Government Post Office first issued the adhesive postage stamps. Early on the original stamp sold for three cents but depending on the weight of the item being mailed, there were also 1 and 2 cent stamps. Wow! But even though postage does cost a lot more now, I still love to send and receive cards and letters, don’t you? Yes, even if a single, regular postal stamp is now seventy-three cents, I still choose to use this form of communication.
And even though I do not like price increases, I do love Hot Dogs and Picnics, though! Plus, if I put my culinary arts skills to work, I might find myself upgrading my Hot Dog repertoire. However, some simple ingredients (mustard, ketchup, relish, hot dog sauce, onions, etc.) already please my palette. I am not sure I can top that, but it might be fun trying.
Speaking of fun, here is to all the fun that I pray July will offer. From picnics to other fun events, I trust that you and your family and friends genuinely enjoy July.
Yes, the calendar says it is Time to Let the Fun Begin.
Until we meet again. See you, bye.

06/30/2025

Tis the Season to celebrate Monday, June 30, 2025, the last day of June where today we celebrate SOCIAL MEDIA DAY.
Well, I celebrate/use Facebook and Instagram every day since these are the social media platforms that I choose to communicate with you each day for this blog. What other platforms do you use to share your ideas, interests, general information, etc., etc.? Do you prefer YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, etc., etc.? What could you do today to celebrate Social Media Day? Maybe try a new platform? Have you tried Threads yet? Me neither, I do not even know what it is!!
It might also be the day where you celebrate a few of June’s Monthly Celebrations…. since this is the LAST day of June. Do you want to make sure you get in on a camping trip to honor National Camping Month? Is Soul Food calling your name as a part of National Soul Food Month? If so, how will you imagine/arrange your plate? Will it house some fried chicken…. plus, some of the following: cornbread, pinto beans, greens, macaroni and cheese, fried corn, fried okra, fried green tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, green onions, black-eyed peas, freshly picked green beans, etc., etc.?
The only thing this imagined plate will need is some Iced Tea as its perfect pairing. Which will be providential since this is also National Iced Tea Month.
So…. are you ready to try to end June 2025 in a very memorable fashion and with excitement look forward to making July 2025 special, too?
That sounds great, doesn’t it? I say, “Let’s end June with an exclamation point and with the same excitement welcome July.”
Until we meet again (next month). See you, bye!

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