New Day Cafe: Simply Sweet Sunday

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Sunday May 05, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/05/05 · 07:30

Happy Sunday, Newdists! Hope your day is going well. Grap a cuppa and something tasty and join us for a bit.

All are welcome to join the fun, the silliness, the conversations. If you don’t know...just ask! Some things really do require a bit of explanation.

There will be a few surprises along the way, all good ones, we hope.

We are here to keep building the Daily Kos Community.

We post Mon-Sun at 10:30 a.m. Eastern.

Pie fights will be met with outrageous ridicule and insults. Trolls will be incinerated and served at the next group BBQ. As briquettes.

It’s Sunday. And on Sunday….we chill…..

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I’m a few days late with this, but that’s OK, right?

If you're having a bad day, here is the moment that Charlie Brown met Snoopy 74 years ago ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ypL1K0wpzV
— Jessi 💫 (@its_jessi_grace) May 2, 2024

I post her work fairly often, and this is why….

Cards, bookmarks and fine art prints of my embroideries have just been updated. There’s lots more too, so if you fancy treating yourself or a friend or just having a browse, my link is in my bio…
🤗🧵🪡🌿🌺#stitchedart #thesewingsongbird pic.twitter.com/ntHzsYzf9U
— Gemma Matthews (@Gtilleymatthews) May 3, 2024

What could be sweeter?

This kind couple saved a family of ducklings, reuniting them with their mama 🦆

Be kind to all living things 🖤

🔊 Sound up! pic.twitter.com/SFjq8ULS4F
— Jessi 💫 (@its_jessi_grace) May 2, 2024

OK, Newdists….time to get dressed again!

You really have to watch this all the way through….it’ll do your heart a whole world of good!

This is deep - but so very true. 🐶🐱 pic.twitter.com/2JG6oV9R83
— ᒪᗩᑎᑕᗴ 🏳️‍🌈 (@LanceUSA70) April 30, 2024

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And finally….

Love is love...
there's always room for more ❤️

pic.twitter.com/By9kGzb0WA
— Jessi 💫 (@its_jessi_grace) April 30, 2024

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New Day Cafe - Saturday: Critters & Views

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Saturday May 04, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/05/04 · 07:30

Good morning, Newdists. Hope all is well with you.

Lets get on with it —

Your Cafe’s Early Owls and a PSA ==

Owls and hawks and many other natural hunters of rats and mice are feeding young now. So now's a good time not to use rodent poisons. Let our natural hunters eat clean and raise their babies. The more of them, the less we need poisons and traps. pic.twitter.com/hWTUxVfe2N
— Carl Safina (@carlsafina) May 2, 2024

The two owlets in a side canyon behind the Reserve, have moved from the nest to a nearby ledge (see earlier post). Video: Sicco Rood pic.twitter.com/ZYdkA8YSIU
— Anza-Borrego DRC (@AnzaBResearch) May 3, 2024

Moar Bebe’s

Curious penguin chicks chase a feral cat in the Falkland Islands... Slowly. pic.twitter.com/7uAbmddxCj
— Dick King-Smith HQ (@DickKingSmith) May 3, 2024

Your Cafe’s flying crawly.

Can you help us find one of the rarest jewels in Northern Ireland? 💎

The iridescent Forester moth was once common across the UK, but now in Northern Ireland has just one known breeding site left.

Join the search 👇https://t.co/XZ7EUjnQKM

📸: Iain H Leach#MothsMatter @BCNI_ pic.twitter.com/kRKSif5k0M
— Butterfly Conservation 🦋 (@savebutterflies) May 2, 2024

Your Cafe’s Meadow Dwellers—

I've been really restrained with sharing lamb photos but couldn't resist this one. Ladybug had 2 babies!

📸 @bopeep_valaisblacknose (insta) pic.twitter.com/TyhweGxJea
— Dame Juniper Berry 💙 🇺🇦 (@Wytchelm) May 3, 2024

Bathing beauty —

Male American goldfinch at the birdbath. Female American goldfinch at the water dish.

I don't see many goldfinch here so it's always a treat when a few show up. pic.twitter.com/6Ap39ZQXDa
— Sue (@CameraTrapSue) May 3, 2024

A full moon jackrabbit!

[Can we wish upon it…?]

One of the local white-tailed jackrabbits under a full moon. ❤️🐰❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZJ2uZBafrN
— Sue (@CameraTrapSue) April 29, 2024

This has been seen once on DK (to my knowledge), but it was on my roster for this dairy and here it is.

She is very good at this! 😂 pic.twitter.com/iouFyrecFY
— Figen (@TheFigen_) April 28, 2024

Three seconds after liftoff the dust from this leaping puma floats to the camera…. pic.twitter.com/0kzYHjE8N4
— Russ McSpadden (@PeccaryNotPig) May 3, 2024

When was the last time you saw a Woodpecker? pic.twitter.com/iYSFdSfVh8
— Urbanponds101 (@urbanponds101) April 19, 2024

Newdists, please grab a cuppa, a plate of food and join us in the thread.

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— Kent Geller (@gteam0) May 3, 2024

My turnaround point for yesterday’s #hike … nice and brisk back up in there…sure is pretty country 😎❄️#keepitwild pic.twitter.com/E3Rt9MmMDK
— MontanaRoots (@MontanaRoots) May 3, 2024

Good morning from one of the best beaches in the world.#Harris #HebridesExperience pic.twitter.com/8hZuThR02Y
— Andy Howard (@highland_andy) May 3, 2024

QP a fence here is mine https://t.co/fw8Y8KKSKn pic.twitter.com/3kNAYDlNXv
— D Miller (@DMiller52325459) May 3, 2024

Great cinematography from @Cajaaw at the Great Salt Lake, it looks like a scene at the end of a happy movie! Thanks Chris for sharing the gorgeous #sunset #utwx @abc4utah pic.twitter.com/SS2UiWBxpO
— Alana Brophy (@AlanaBrophyWX) April 30, 2024

Let’s see some reflection shots.. https://t.co/W0gc10znju pic.twitter.com/DDvLDa27pZ
— D Miller (@DMiller52325459) April 30, 2024

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New Day Café: Strawberries

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Friday May 03, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/05/03 · 07:30

Time is galloping toward peak strawberry season. Today, some facts about the glorious non-berry — and some recipes, of course!

Botanists call the strawberry a "false fruit," a pseudocarp. A strawberry is actually a multiple fruit which consists of many tiny individual fruits embedded in a fleshy receptacle. The brownish or whitish specks, which are commonly considered seeds, are the true fruits, called achenes, and each of them surrounds a tiny seed.

These achenes also make strawberries relatively high in fiber. According to the Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition, one-half cup of strawberries supplies more fiber than a slice of whole wheat bread, and more than 70 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.

carnegiemuseums.org/....

The Story of Strawberries

[12:52]

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strawberry picking 🍓🪹 pic.twitter.com/d8IWPg2mD4
— ͏ ͏͏ ͏͏ ͏͏ ͏͏ (@softdeIicacy) May 2, 2024

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Well...?

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

12 votes

Rack of Lamb with Strawberry Mint Sauce

5 votes

Cold Strawberry Soup

8 votes

Southern Strawberry Cobbler

9 votes

Strawberry Semifreddo

7 votes

Super-Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

12 votes

Strawberry Lemonade

3 votes

New Day Cafe: Asparagus

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Thursday May 02, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/05/02 · 07:30

Welcome to the New Day Cafe! This is an open thread.

It’s asparagus season here, so I thought I’d take a look at some recipes for it.

Personally what I do most often is to prepare a Hollandaise sauce to go alongside the asparagus. It’s easy and delicious.

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Wednesday May 01, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/05/01 · 07:30

Good morning! Grab a cuppa and maybe a donut and join us!

Making cream filled donuts at Park Side Donuts in Japan

[📹 muni_gurume_japan]pic.twitter.com/wG6RH1QvS1
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

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Hello World,

Nature is so strong . . .

💚 🌳 💚 pic.twitter.com/eQUIeIw2FH
— Marko Silberhand 🟧 (@MarkoSilberhand) April 24, 2024

Rare picture of Abe with his favorite strat pic.twitter.com/yi6LpPQ0K6
— John E. Rock ☮🇨🇦😎⛷💙🇺🇦 (@PoliticsUncens1) April 25, 2024

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This would make the morning commute so much more fun!

Tram in Japan. pic.twitter.com/SqdpGqjE8p
— Jamie Kay (@TheRealJamieKay) April 22, 2024

Oh, I have a list!!! 🤣🤣🤣

What would you win this award for? pic.twitter.com/Rnv1vLICyO
— fatedwanderer84 (@fatedwanderer84) April 23, 2024

You can just see the Dragon’s head at the very top of the photo...

The Blue Dragon River in Portugal seen from space. 🐉 pic.twitter.com/YBaCbPx4Ow
— 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 (@Matt_Pinner) April 21, 2024

The weirdest masks you’ve seen

[📹 coryinfinite]pic.twitter.com/M75YOMEoS8
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

Assembly and disentanglement puzzles have been around for centuries, but they still provide kids and adults with fun while keeping their minds sharp and creative. This is a nice collection of interlocking gamespic.twitter.com/Q5PBavkxJX
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

You can’t say I’m not looking out for you!

What to do after falling into water with your clothes on

[📹 coachmikenitro]pic.twitter.com/c14llxqvZh
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

Can’t remember if I posted this, but….it’s just so good!!!

What happens when you throw a bowling ball on a giant balloon.

[📹How Ridiculous]pic.twitter.com/UcJk2t2d0W
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 13, 2024

And finally…..

Good morning friends. Ewe have a nice day, ok? pic.twitter.com/vwuhGiAUrt
— Blue Laura 🟧 (@lbaufrau) April 24, 2024

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New Day Cafe: Tuesday Treasures

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Tuesday April 30, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/04/30 · 07:30

Good morning, Newdists! Grab a cuppa and something yummy and join us, please.

This treasure doesn’t look very comfy, but it really is impressive!

A chair found in Tutankhamun's tomb, which was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. pic.twitter.com/7Hxmyrnl07
— History&Facts (@HistoryAnd26642) April 25, 2024

Not very pretty, but also impressive….click to see the whole photo….

Viking axe before and after restoration pic.twitter.com/otL0zA4BWa
— History&Facts (@HistoryAnd26642) April 26, 2024

Just beautiful!

A touch of #frockingfabulous watercolor by #Balmain. #Fashionhistory of 1954, via the V&A. pic.twitter.com/u0S7k2t4Ji
— Catherine Curzon (@MadameGilflurt) April 22, 2024

I’ve often wondered what some of these creatures really looked like...

Sometimes it is said dinosaurs might have not looked like we represent them because we mostly have bones.

Yet, this 110 million-year-old superbly preserved nodosaur accidentally found by miners in Canada, naturally reveals his appearance

[read more: https://t.co/5CU0CACMlF] pic.twitter.com/1d0Oypcip4
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

Not sure these are “treasures” but they are an interesting look at the past….

A collection of mobile phones from 1990 to 2013.

Have you used one or more?pic.twitter.com/l2wFSzDLCb
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

And finally...if you need to save your gold…..

How a gold bar is made.pic.twitter.com/xQxfsxA0a4
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

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New Day Cafe: Crazy Shrubbery

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Monday April 29, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/04/29 · 07:30

Welcome to the New Day Cafe! This is an open thread.

The Guardian had a recent piece on uniquely designed “hedges”, as the Brits will say.

‘This one’s like a castle!’ The hunt for the world’s wildest, daftest and most beautiful hedges https://t.co/GVRXy7Gcsc
— The Guardian (@guardian) April 24, 2024

Some interesting examples:

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Sunday April 28, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/04/28 · 07:30

Good morning, Newdists!

After the week we just had, a little sweetness, a little beauty, a little calm.

Grab a cuppa and a nice nosh, and join us for some chat and so on.

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On Sunday...we can dress up!

This #Frockingfabulous court gown is just far too casual and understated, no? #fashionhistory of c.1907, worn by American Ann Bloomfield Gamble Post during her presentation to King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Via the V&A. pic.twitter.com/tGb5YwrDp4
— Catherine Curzon (@MadameGilflurt) April 26, 2024

All are welcome to join the fun, the silliness, the conversations. If you don’t know...just ask! Some things really do require a bit of explanation.

There will be a few surprises along the way, all good ones, we hope.

We are here to keep building the Daily Kos Community.

We post Mon-Sun at 10:30 a.m. Eastern.

Pie fights will be met with outrageous ridicule and insults. Trolls will be incinerated and served at the next group BBQ. As briquettes.

Also on Sunday…..

Whenever I see a lone shoe on the road I figure someone’s foot has been raptured

Where am I going?
I don't quite know.
What does it matter where people go?
Down to the wood where the
blue-bells grow -
Anywhere, anywhere.
I don't know.
~A.A.Milne #Bluebells #nature #thursdayvibes pic.twitter.com/MWaCWfdX89
— A.A.Milne (@A_AMilne) April 25, 2024

It ain’t all bluebells and posies!

black orchid 🖤 pic.twitter.com/wlfSlRsczR
— •spooky•girl•cassiopeia•™ (@sadgirlcassi) April 25, 2024

But remember…..

"Never put off planting something or you will find that ten years later you are saying 'If only we had planted that wisteria," and you are filled with sad thoughts. It isn't too late. Do it now, and if you don't live to enjoy it, somebody else will." ~A.A.Milne #planting pic.twitter.com/fB9Y2bgb3u
— A.A.Milne (@A_AMilne) April 23, 2024

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New Day Cafe - Saturday: Only Critter-Fans

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Saturday April 27, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/04/27 · 07:30

Good morning, Newdists. Where have you been spending most of your internet time? I’ve been on Insta with a group of painters. It’s been so peaceful.

Some people in high political office are soulless and insane. The crazy part is the entirely undented massive ego, armored in total certitude with which they approach the world. I find that shocking. That layer of certainty never fails to shock me.

You know who I’m writing about. One image only, in response.

Here’s the opposite (in every way) of that vile self-smug grifter.

I like politicians who don't hate and shoot their own dogs. pic.twitter.com/skooL5li1B
— Heather Thomas (@HeatherThomasAF) April 26, 2024

Lets get on with the rest of the diary.

Your Cafe’s Foxy Vixen

This beautiful vixen just visited the #YewView feeding station. It's a bit early for the food to be out yet, but she is feeding cubs and she is looking for an easy meal!! Come on, @luckywillow ... she was looking for you! 😂🦊 @BirdsyTV pic.twitter.com/yXxLub1Fcr
— WildlifeKate (@katemacrae) April 19, 2024

Your Cafe’s Gorgeous Striped Stinker

Not sure which skunk this is, think it's new to the garden based on stripe pattern. It's not Not Kevin (😁) or Wulfric.
❤️🦨❤️
Water = Life. pic.twitter.com/E9rYlpPzQo
— Sue (@CameraTrapSue) April 24, 2024

Every Cafe must have a dirty bird —

A few of the visitors to the birdbath.

Canyon towhee, white-breasted nuthatch, collared dove, American robins.

I'm so pleased the canyon towhee's are staying around, would love them to stay all year. pic.twitter.com/AoPq3zQi7j
— Sue (@CameraTrapSue) April 23, 2024

Your Cafe’s Beauty Bomb

This Steller's jay does not approve of feeding wildlife.

Feeding wildlife is a bad idea. It can lead to conflict (injury or death), is not part of a healthy wildlife diet, and might expose them (or your furry family members) to disease or parasites.

📸: Adrian Medellin/USFWS pic.twitter.com/Tcqujdphed
— U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (@USFWS) April 25, 2024

Your Cafe’s Exotica —

Don’t really get the views any more but nonetheless here’s Blossom, the Orchid Mantis enjoying a peaceful Friday. pic.twitter.com/yqL8MqW2re
— JamsNature (@JamsNature) March 29, 2024

A Bun Run

#Bunny hopped in for a pedicure and general grooming. She likes to look her best. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/48OZDV0DFC
— SuburbanWildlife ☮️ (@SuburbanWildli1) April 25, 2024

I dunno…

“You talking to me?!” “Are you talking to me??” -these striped parrotfish 😆 #stripedparrotfish #fishfight #mouthoff #mouthfight #youtalkingtome #parrotfishcapitaloftheworld #coral #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #miamibeach #biscaynebay #bfi #noaa #aoml #coralcity pic.twitter.com/RG4OiSHu6F
— Coral City Camera (@CoralCityCamera) April 26, 2024

Mama and kits

Just a mama coati & her six coati kittens crossing a stream in Arizona's #borderlands.

With headquarters near the border in Arizona, we've worked to preserve and protect the rich biodiversity of our borderlands for decades. Info➡️ https://t.co/IHxTPnhf7Z

📹 by @PeccaryNotPig pic.twitter.com/r0NqdUSftI
— Center for Biological Diversity (@CenterForBioDiv) April 24, 2024

Another Bathing Beauty.

Hummingbird having a bath in Banana petal

pic.twitter.com/e135xzWfbi
— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) April 23, 2024

Feathered Angles Airshow

Good morning from #China. ❤
Whooper Swans (大天鹅,Cygnus cygnus) hope you all have a wonderful day.#Chinese #nature #birds #wildlife #travel #peace #TwitterNatureCommunity pic.twitter.com/BxLnqbqejQ
— lin hillside (@linjianyangbe) April 25, 2024

Sleeping Beauty

Let sleeping bees lie.

Kept an eye on this little fella as I was scanning the garden for photo ops, sure enough as the sun hit him he began to stir and proceeded to mlem cornflower nectar before heading out to work.#MacroHour #Springtime pic.twitter.com/VaRVwpeRqq
— Dave Harrison-Ward Photography (@davehwphoto) April 21, 2024

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New Day Café: Parody on Parade

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Friday April 26, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/04/26 · 07:30

Good morning! Today’s theme is Parody on Parade, and the orange butt of the joke is...well, you know. Enjoy!

Trumper on the Roof

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— MicheleWojciechowski (@TheMicheleWojo) April 20, 2024

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Thursday April 25, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/04/25 · 07:30

Welcome to the New Day Cafe! This is an open thread.

JSTOR’s Reveal Digital archives recently acquired the Little Magazines collection of poetry: www.jstor.org/...

“There is music/sometimes/in lonely/ shadows…” from Amiri Baraka’s “Ballad Air & Fire” Read this and thousands of other poems in the Little Magazines collection available @JSTOR. https://t.co/w3u1s7xR1F #NationalPoetryMonth
— JSTOR Daily (@JSTOR_Daily) April 9, 2024

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Wednesday April 24, 2024 · 7:30 AM PDT

2024/04/24 · 07:30

Good morning, Newdists! Grab a cuppa and something tasty while we whimsy our way into Wednesday!

Even the classic painters knew….

pic.twitter.com/g5QBHt7JAz
— MicheleWojciechowski (@TheMicheleWojo) April 18, 2024

BT/DT

pic.twitter.com/uQfr0omn43
— MicheleWojciechowski (@TheMicheleWojo) April 18, 2024

‘’Sign this kid to the MLB! I mean his swing is so powerful it created a tornado ‘’

And blessings on the hero who scooped the batter up!

A Florida teen rescued a 7-year-old little leaguer from a dust devil that suddenly appeared. pic.twitter.com/3phbCLtLPe
— Interesting Things (@interesting_aIl) April 16, 2024

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— Bob Golen (@BobGolen) April 16, 2024

Timeline cleanser...morning uplifter!

River otters are aquatic mammals and love water: this is one enjoying a little shower.

[📹 littleotter____home]pic.twitter.com/xLvAP0Euz6
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

Snort! pic.twitter.com/Qb4ffhQMJ5
— MicheleWojciechowski (@TheMicheleWojo) April 14, 2024

These demonstrations are just so darned cool!!!

What happens when you throw a bowling ball on a giant balloon.

[📹How Ridiculous]pic.twitter.com/UcJk2t2d0W
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 13, 2024

Creative people…..

One stroke painting

[📹onestrokeart16_renjithaanoop]pic.twitter.com/XCZwsgSpZo
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

Me…..

Finished this one in record time! pic.twitter.com/3vAZrC2gKu
— Amber (@AmberD1116) April 10, 2024

Oh, sure. But when I do this. medical forms get filled out!!!

Most people would say Otto Nyholm is a just stuntman, but a better definition of what he does is "movement artist".pic.twitter.com/4y9SReZBTs
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 21, 2024

Because it never, ever gets old! Gooood pootie!!

Because I😂😂Can😂😂and😂😂its😂😂funny😂😂as😂😂fuck😂pic.twitter.com/VHzOhNqTli
— Southern Sister Resister - Wordsmith #IAmTheStorm (@ResisterSis20) June 2, 2021

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New Day Café: Strawberries

New Day Cafe: Asparagus

New Day Cafe: Whimsy For Wednesday

New Day Cafe: Tuesday Treasures

New Day Cafe: Crazy Shrubbery

New Day Cafe: Sunday Stillness and Calm

New Day Cafe - Saturday: Only Critter-Fans

New Day Café: Parody on Parade

New Day Cafe: the Little Magazines Poetry Collection

New Day Cafe: Wednesday Whimsy and Whatnot