When I was writing my post this morning about 'International Jazz Day'I went to put a guitar emojiinto the title of the blogpost and started to type in the emoji search bar 'GUI ...' and a guitar and a guide dogemoji came up and I realized it was'International Guide Dog Day'today, as well:-)
So, I had a listen to the episode, which was a radio show based in Orlando, Floridarecorded onApril 18th, 2025, and was mainly about one of the hosts named Russ Ray Rollins who had written a children's book for his grandson, which was illustrated by his late sister's daughter (his niece) and there was a book signing being held on April 30th(today) at Shipley Donuts.
The hosts of the 'Monsters in the Morning' podcast show go on to have a discussion about food, AI and meaningful coincidences and settle on the word 'SERENDIPITY'to describe some fortunate random events that helped put the book together.
"Considered by many to be one of the healthiest cookies of all, the classic Oatmeal Cookie offers sustenance to a hungry clan, while also addressing the vital needs of that pervasive sweet tooth. Crispy or chewy, glazed or fruity, and often enjoyed with a glass of milk, oatmeal cookies are versatile and fun to make as well as to eat. National Oatmeal Cookie Dayis the perfect opportunity to celebrate the deliciousness of all cookies, but especially this one made with yummy oats and often juicy raisins. Invite some friends to join and get started celebrating National Oatmeal Cookie Day in a variety of fun ways!"
I'm down to my last 3Anzac biscuits, plus crumbs, and since they are pretty much just an oatmeal cookie, what better day than today to finish them off with my morning cup of coffee?
"The Anzac biscuit is a sweet biscuit, popular in Australia and New Zealand, made using rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter (or margarine), golden syrup, baking soda, boiling water and optionally desiccated coconut.Anzac biscuitshave long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I. It is thought that these biscuits were sent by wives and women's groups to soldiers abroad because the ingredients do not spoil easily and the biscuits kept well during naval transportation. Anzac biscuits should not be confused with hardtack, which was nicknamed "ANZAC wafers" in Australia and New Zealand. Anzac biscuits are an explicit exemption to an Australian ban on commercial goods that use the term "Anzac", so long as they are sold as "biscuits" and not "cookies"."
"As a result of the restrictions on the recipe, the Subwaychain of restaurants dropped the biscuit from their menu in September 2008. After being ordered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs to bake the biscuits according to the original recipe, Subway decided not to continue to offer the biscuit, as they found that their supplier was unable to develop a cost-effective means of duplicating the recipe. In April 2025, the biscuit returned to the Subway menu."
You Tube have sure done their best in hiding this video (in plane sight;-) over the years in their search engines, not knowing what to make of it. I wonder if it will still be up on You Tube on the 10th anniversary of BTTF Day in October?
And he was playing in The Flamingo when I was there, I saw. If I had have had more time in Vegas, I may have bought tickets to see Wayne's show, as I doubt I would get that chance again, even if I go back to Vegas in the near future for some reason.
