"Hau`oli Lā Hānau"

Greetings on your birthday, in Hawaiian!   

Kani (or Kaniele for Daniel) is celebrating his birthday this year somewhere on the Islands of Hawaii.  Lucky.
Wish I were there... no, REALLY, I wish I were there!!
Daniel Warren was born August 20, 1954- the fourth son of a preacher man.
He is the Executive chef for the Washington Convention Center and, hold your breath ladies, according to his Facebook status, he is presently single!

Danny is the most adventuresome of my siblings and he has traveled the world in search of  unusual and culturally unique cuisines.
From the jungles of South America to the Peruvian mountain tops and beyond, Danny has explored back alley kitchens and tasted the strange delicacies of the local street vendors.
He is an Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern wannabe.
I am more of a Bob Evan's girl, myself.

a frankfurter and beer in Frankfurt

Although I was fortunate to have accompanied him and my parents on a memorable trip to our father's homeland, the former Republic of Czechoslovakia, back in 1992.
Even now I can recall the unusual dishes prepared for our dining pleasure by our well meaning relatives, most especially the infamous "fat sandwich".  My eyes still water and I suppress a gag from the mere memory of it.
We fared far better while touring Germany, Hungary and  Austria, especially sampling those fabulous meals on the trains.  Who will ever forget the taxi driver's reaction when he saw our mountain of luggage: "Spectacular!"  He said it was the heaviest load he had ever carried.  And this was before luggage was on wheels.  Danny and I carried each and every piece from country to country.
Thank you, Danny, for allowing me to tag along on the adventure of a lifetime!

The Bratislava relatives

Your horoscope for today:
This is a year in which you might put your life in order in some manner. Improved concentration, a more realistic outlook, and a practical awareness of the limits of time all help you to make steady progress, particularly in your career. Your concern for your future this year is stronger than usual, and you may find that projects you start, or investments you make, this year will benefit you for years to come. The key to success this year is adopting a realistic, practical, disciplined, and orderly approach to your life.

where's the beef?

LEO:  Keywords: Creative, Generous, Flamboyant, Egotistical, Selfish, Attention-seeker, Optimistic
The Leo lover is devoted, creative and almost too hot to handle! Since Leo rules the heart and back, however, overzealous Lions may have to take a deep breath and slow down a bit. 

a beautiful family 

The great strengths of the Leo-born are their creativity, idealism and leadership. Lions don't lack for ambition, either, so they're likely to accomplish a lot -- and have fun while they're at it. Their warmth and loyalty ensures that others will enjoy the ride as well.

still friends

"Welcome back, Cotter" days

star of the play Johnny Appleseed

There's no other love like the love for a brother.  There's no other love like the love from a brother.  ~Terri Guillemets

I don't believe an accident of birth makes people sisters or brothers.  It makes them siblings, gives them mutuality of parentage.  Sisterhood and brotherhood is a condition people have to work at.  ~Maya Angelou

A friend is a brother who was once a bother.  ~Author Unknown

father and son today

"Oh, Danny boy!"

A brother shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.  ~Author Unknown

Our brothers and sisters are there with us from the dawn of our personal stories to the inevitable dusk.  ~Susan Scarf Merrell