It’s the 39th Anniversary & Celebration Earth Day! In an attempt to share some fun and easy ways to celebrate, I came up with a short little list of Earth Day activities. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy at least one of these:
» Find an Earth Day event near you!
» Calculate your Ecological Footprint!
» Go Vegan for the day!
» Buy one of our t-shirts! TeeHee! ;)

Following an idea pioneered by the Democratic senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, the first nationwide Earth Day was celebrated on 22 April 1970. (A month earlier, San Francisco had organized its own Earth Day celebration at the instigation of the social activist John McConnell.) Concerned by the dark side of economic progress and inspired by the protest movements of the 1960s, twenty million Americans took to the streets to demonstrate for a cleaner environment. In its aftermath, President Richard M. Nixon proposed the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in July 1970 and Congress passed the Clean Air (1970), Clean Water (1972), and Endangered Species (1973) Acts. In 1990, Earth Day, held every year since 1970 on 22 April, became a worldwide celebration.

Thanks to Answers.com for that little bit of history!

Happy Tax Day! The only reason I can say that with an exclamation is because our taxes are done and in the mail – and it’s not midnight!

Given today’s ominous theme, I thought the old pairing of ‘death and taxes’ could use a little excitement, hence, Sideshow Kitties!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, inquiring minds of all ages, the sideshow is finally back in town! Are you ready to be astounded? Are you prepared to be amazed, bewildered and bewitched?

Their appearance may shock you…and delight you! Maybe your mother told you it’s not polite to stare, but these kitties don’t mind. So step right up; don’t be shy! Your friends and neighbors have already paid a dime to see these remarkable specimens. Just step inside the tent! Come see the world’s greatest gathering of kitty curiosities! Feline freakishness!

All real, all alive… on the inside.

We first saw these great stuffed marvels on the silent auction table at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary‘s annual ThanksLiving Dinner. They are delicious.

I bought two mugs from Twisted River Clay back in November to replace some old and decrepit vessels that have served us valiantly. The second I opened the box, I was in love. The shape, weight, glaze, and well, everything was absolutely perfect.

I ventured over to the shop again for my mom-in-law’s birthday – success yet again! I am a true fan and completely smitten with the entire Twisted River line.

If you have a moment check them out and treat yourself to a new mug…you’ll be glad you did!

I woke up this morning to find a lovely email waiting for me…

Congratulations! Your design has been selected as a Hot Design on the CafePress U.S. homepage.
Thanks for contributing such an awesome design. Keep it up!
Cheers!

What a great way to start the day!