Daily Quote
"Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms."
George Eliot
Writing Prompt
What Would You Do on a Snow Day?
Conversation Starter
Do you wish there were more or less holidays? Why?
Joke of the Day
What did the Ranch say when someone opened the refrigerator door?
"Close the door, I'm dressing!"
Fun Fact
A "buttload" is a real measurement of weight.
History Fact
Birthday Boys
Two titans of their time also share a big day: President Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, author of Origin of Species, were born on the exact same day: February 12, 1809.
Weird Laws
Tennessee: Permits for panhandling
Panhandlers in Memphis must apply for a permit before panhandling. Formerly, this formality cost the destitute $10. Today, it’s free.
Food Thing
Obatzda at Ratschiller's Bakery and SB Cafe in Munich, Germany
If there's one thing better than cheese, it's butter. So it's safe to say obatzda, a Bavarian specialty, boasts the best mix of ingredients known to man: two thirds soft cheese, one third butter. Served with pretzels, the dish typically features aged Camembert, plus ingredients like paprika, horseradish and (how very German) beer.
Find it throughout Germany; the version at Ratschiller's Bakery and SB Cafe is particularly sublime.
Movie/TV Trivia
Into The Woods
At a Q&A session after screening of the film, James Corden recalled an incident during rehearsals in which Meryl Streep jumped on a table and her foot got caught in her costume. She started falling backwards, head first, toward a concrete floor. Both Corden and director Rob Marshall froze in the fear that they were about to witness the death of Meryl Streep. However, a pregnant Emily Blunt stepped in and caught Streep before she hit the floor.
Movie/TV Quote
"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."
The Godfather Part II, 1974