The Incredible Edible Egg Holiday Review

June 3rd is known as National Egg Day. The holiday was founded by the American Egg Board in 1996 to focus on the importance and versatility of eggs.

The Egg Came First

The practice of eating eggs has been around for millions of years. Early man first found eggs in birds nests and found them edible. Later, domesticated hens gave them chicken eggs.

Americans generally rely on chicken eggs as their primary source, but other cultures around the world eat pheasant eggs and those of the quail, the goose, the gull, and turkeys. These other ‘bird’ eggs are popular, offering a slightly different taste from chicken eggs. 

Comparisons of Various Egg Sizes

The average Large chicken egg weighs about 2 ounces and measures 2.5 inches in length.

• The Dinosaur egg is about 1-2 liters in volume and equals roughly 15 to 20 chicken eggs.
• The Ostrich Egg is football-sized and equals 24-25 chicken eggs
• The Emu Egg is about the size of a papaya and equals 10 to 12 chicken eggs.
• The Goose Egg is approximately 3 times heavier and one egg would equal 3 chicken eggs.
• The Turkey Egg is half again as large as the chicken egg and equals up to 2 chicken eggs.
• The Duck Egg is about 1.5 times bigger than a chicken egg.
• The tiny Quail Egg is about the size of a large marble and it would take 4 or 5 quail eggs to equal one chicken egg.

How Many Ways Can You Fix Eggs?

An estimate of the number of egg recipes available today is too numerous to count. Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients in the world with maybe 80,000 ways to prepare or use them. The favorite ways for breakfast possibly include fried (sunny-side up, over-easy, over-medium and over-hard), boiled soft or hard, scrambled and poached. From the basics, you can get fancy with everything from a plain omelet to a fancy Western Omelet, all the way up to elegant Eggs Benedict or Cloud Eggs.

There are three main egg celebration days: 

1. World Egg Day held on the second Friday in October
2. Winlock Egg Day happens on the third Saturday in June each year.
3. National Egg Day is June 3rd.

The Incredible Edible Egg Commercial

The long-running egg commercial used by the American Egg Board (AEB) in the 70s to the 90s to promote the eating and use of eggs is still remembered by many to this day!

So, have an egg or two on June 3rd to celebrate this delicious food holiday.

National Egg Day
June 3

*The National Egg Day review was written and compiled by Wednesday Elf

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National Creativity Day Holiday Review

National Creativity Day (May 30) is set aside to celebrate all creative endeavors.  

This includes artists, writers, musicians, bloggers, photographers, or any of 100 other creative pursuits. 

 

National Creativity Day

THis holiday was founded in 2018 by Hal Croasmun and ScreenwritingU because they wanted a way to celebrate the  imaginative spirit in everyone and encourage them to keep creating.

Those with abilities in the musical or artistic fields are already compelled to pursue that creativity daily. Others enjoy working on their favorite hobby, whether it be in the field of fiber arts, writing anything from a poem to a blog to a book, using a camera to capture images that interest them, or using their culinary skills to make a unique, personal creation.

Ideas to Celebrate Creativity

One special way to celebrate this creative holiday is to revive a dream project you may have long had. Use the day to finally start that novel or song or art piece you always wanted to do.

Another way to celebrate the day is by supporting local artists. Visit their studios and perhaps purchase their art. Or simply share the work of creators you admire.

Summary

Everyone has some type of talent in a creative arena, whether they have discovered it yet or not. If not, then National Creativity Day is the day to begin by starting a new project, trying a new hobby, or just supporting artists you admire in their respective fields.  

Related Review:

• A Review of Creativity on Review This! 

Happy National Creativity Day
May 30

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*This review of the holiday “National Creativity Day” was written by Wednesday Elf

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Book Review of Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman

Jonathan Kellerman, author of the popular Alex Delaware series, returns with the just published (February, 2026) 41st novel in the series. Jigsaw brings back the well-loved duo in American crime fiction, psychologist Alex Delaware and his best friend, LAPD Detective Milo Sturgis. 

Synopsis 

Jigsaw: An Alex Delaware NovelCheck PriceLieutenant Detective Sturgis’ most recent case appears to be an easy one; a young woman found dead in her home with evidence which quickly points to an ex-boyfriend with a criminal record. He arrests the boyfriend and figures the case had a quick close. 

Then another murder is discovered; that of an old woman whose body was stashed in a deep freeze with the arms cut off. Turns out her identity is shocking as Milo remembers her as a one-time member of the LA police force. Complicating things, her home is that of an extreme hoarder, which shockingly contains envelopes of cash stashed among the mess.

Suddenly, it becomes apparent that the ex-boyfriend had an alibi for the murder of the young woman. Also, Milo discovers that these two seemingly unrelated crimes are linked, presenting a deadly puzzle to solve.

Milo Sturgus calls in his best friend, psychologist Alex Delaware, who frequently consults on ‘those cases’, the ones that are different! 

Summary

As the investigation continues, Alex and Milo discover a missing mentally disabled daughter of the old woman and a renewed connection between the young woman’s ex-boyfriend, his lady lawyer who continues to complicate things, and an earlier fraud case involving both the boyfriend and the lawyer.

Jigsaw is classic Delaware at his best, along with the always entertaining interplay between Alex and Milo Sturgis. Another favorite in a long line of enjoyable novels in the Alex Delaware series I have followed for many years. Highly recommended reading for fans of Jonathan Kellerman. 

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Wireless Caregiver Pager Reviewed

Whether or not you are a Caregiver long-term for someone with a chronic or ongoing medical condition, or simply helping a family member through the recovery phase of an illness or broken bone, a Caregiver Pager is helpful to both Caregiver and Patient.

Wireless Caregiver Pager by CallTou

Ideal for the elderly or seniors, or anyone who is disabled or bedridden temporarily or long-term, a Call Button allows help to be available at the touch of a button.  

This Wireless Caregiver Pager by CallTou is listed on Amazon as #1 in Pagers. It has several very handy and helpful features:

Caregiver Pager Pluses

• It is easy to carry. The receiver can be moved with the caregiver. It has a working range of 500 feet, allowing it to be taken from room to room. Simply plug the receiver into an outlet in whatever room you need it to be. You can have the receiver in the living room or kitchen during the day and take it to your bedroom at night, guaranteeing being able to hear it if your ‘patient’ or senior resident of your home needs help. 
• The call button can be hung around the neck of the person who needs it by a neck strap (included) like a pendant, or secured with a bracket or double sticker.
• Easy to use (plug and play)
• It has Smart Ringtones with 55 ringing tones to choose from, along with 5 level adjustable volumes. 
• Both call button and receiver are waterproof and dustproof.
• Battery-operated (batteries come included)
• There is an included user manual, plus the product offers 24 hours customer service.

This SmartCall System is available as a single button, if the patient/person is in one room primarily (or to wear around the neck), or as two buttons for use in additional areas. In my home, there is one in the patient’s bedroom and one in the bathroom, in case aid is needed in either area night or day. 

Being able to wear a caregiver pager around your neck is particularly helpful if the patient were to have a fall and couldn’t call out loud enough to be heard. 

Whether you or a loved one is a patient or simply elderly and wanting to live as independently as possible, this Caregiver Pager becomes a very handy tool for providing reassurance of help if needed. 

Summary

Customers give it high marks, saying it is the best they have found short of having one that connects to emergency services. Absolutely perfect for home use ~ for dependability, reliability, and peace of mind for both caregiver and patient. My family and I have found this to be true. 

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor—just someone who has personally experienced this and found it very helpful. If you have any medical questions about this product, please consult your health care provider.

*Review of the CallTou Wireless Caregiver Pager was written by Wednesday Elf

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Going Home in the Dark - Book Review

This is a review of last year’s book by Dean Koontz, published in January 2025. The book is titled “Going Home in the Dark”.

Long-time fans of Dean Koontz will recognize his ‘quirky’ sense of humor in this book. In fact, that humor is more apparent than ever, as the author seems to have taken a personal interest in ‘asserting’ himself (through dialogue) throughout the narration of the story by its 4 main characters. It certainly gives the book an interesting slant, beginning with the first page of text in a note from Dean Koontz himself. The title of said ‘note’ is:

Read This First or Live to Regret it Forever

Synopsis

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The Characters

There are four main characters in Going Home in the Dark who call themselves the Amigos! Outcasts, definitely in the Nerd category, Rebecca, Bobby, Spencer, & Ernie become solid friends in their teens as a way of surviving both high school and the fact that none of them had any sort of solid parental support or guidance. That shared trauma turned them into a fiercely independent unit—a bond so enduring that nearly twenty years later, when this story begins, they are as close as ever.

The so-described 4 Amigos grew up in an idyllic small Midwestern town called Maple Grove and, whether because their teen situations were so dreadful they searched for a better way, or whether they were just very smart and creative, they each became extremely successful, and very rich, pursuing their chosen fields.

• Rebecca Crane: California - Actress
• Bobby Shamrock - East Coast - Novelist
• Spencer Truedove - Chicago - Artist
• Ernie Hernishen - Maple Grove - Song Writer

Ernie is the only one of the four Amigos who stayed in Maple Grove, while the other three followed their professions in other parts of the country. Even though they live independent lives as adults, they continue to stay in touch with each other on a regular basis. Their friendship is such a lasting kind that when Ernie falls into a coma, the three others immediately return to Maple Grove.

Once back in their hometown, Rebecca, Bobby and Spencer suddenly discover repressed memories from the age of 14 when they first met and became ‘The Amigos’.  Now, the current circumstances force them to confront the buried secrets and shared trauma from their past. They must discover what it all means in order to help Ernie and perhaps save themselves.

Summary

This novel combines childhood fears, buried secrets, friendship, and a strange darkness lurking beneath the idyllic small town of Maple Grove.


This is a horror/thriller novel by Koontz, but with the author’s narrative comments sprinkled throughout,  frequently breaking the tension, it allows the stories’ ‘happenings’ to appear in a lighter vein even though the situation often seems to be dire.

How everything is resolved, whether or not Ernie wakes up, and the constant suspense of not knowing if all four Amigos survive will keep you on your toes throughout the reading of ‘Going Home in the Dark’.

A psychological thriller, with supernatural elements.

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*This review of the Dean Koontz 2025 novel “Going Home in the Dark” was written by Wednesday Elf

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Great Lakes Awareness Day Review

Great Lakes Awareness Day is celebrated on the Monday of the first full week in May—May 4th in 2026—to honor and protect the five massive, interconnected freshwater lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario). It focuses on water conservation, ecosystem health, and raising awareness about environmental threats like pollution and invasive species. 

Having lived on one the the Great Lakes (Lake Ontario in New York State), and remembering how pollution was an issue in the 1950s, this Awareness Day really ‘speaks’ to me. 

To briefly review, there are five (5) Great Lakes. The best way to remember the names is by the acronym HOMES.

1. H - Huron
2. O - Ontario
3. M - Michigan
4. E - Erie
5. S - Superior

Why Are These Lakes Called GREAT Lakes?

The difference between regular lakes and the Great Lakes is basically their immense size in area and volume of water, which together contain 21% of the world’s surface freshwater. They are like massive ‘inland’ seas and, as such, react to weather and other phenomena similar to the world’s oceans. 

The Five Great Lakes

*Lake Huron

Lake Huron shares borders with the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. State of Michigan. It has the longest shoreline (3,827 miles) of all the Great Lakes and boasts over 30,000 islands, including the popular tourist location Mackinac Island. It connects with Lake Erie by way of the St. Clair River.

*Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario is the Great Lake I am most familiar with, having grown up nearby and enjoyed many summers filled with swimming and shoretime activities (frozen custard stand, picnic areas and camping along the St. Lawrence Seaway.

This lake is known as the most eastern of the Great Lakes. It is also the deepest, and the smallest (by surface area) and acts as a crucial shipping link via the St. Lawrence River.  Lake Ontario is also well known for its abundant trout and salmon fishing and for the popular 1,000 Islands on the Ontario, Canada side of the lake located along the St. Lawrence Seaway as it exits Lake Ontario. 

*Lake Michigan

It is the only Great Lake that is fully in the United States, not sharing borders with Canada as the other four lakes do. Ports along its shoreline include Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green Bay. 

Lake Michigan is known for its many beaches; in fact, it is sometimes refered to as the 'third coast' (after the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. The soft, off-white sand of these beaches are known as "singing sands'', when you walk on it, which is caused by the high quartz content. It also has the largest freshwater sand dune system in the world!

*Lake Erie

It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes. It also copes with significant pollution, causing toxic algae. At times it has been referred to as the 'dead' lake.  The Clean Water Act of 1972 and stricter regulations have brought about a great deal of improvement in the quality of the lake water. 

*Lake Superior

This is the largest freshwater lake in the world (by surface area), and the third largest by volume. 

Lake Superior is fed by more than 200 rivers. There is a steep gradient (25 feet) with rapids between Superior's outlet at the St. Marys River and Lake Huron. Therefore, ships bypass the rapids and the height problem by using the Soo Locks (an interesting story in its own right).

Other Ways to Explore and Enjoy the Five Great Lakes 

• National Museum of the Great Lakes 

There is a museum dedicated to the continuing history of the Great Lakes located on the Maumee River which flows into Lake Erie just outside of Toledo, Ohio. It is definitely a museum well worth visiting for anyone interested in the fascinating stories involving the Great Lakes. 

• Great Lakes Tours

There are Great Lakes Tours, which two of my friends have taken in the  past couple years and found to be a fascinating experience.  These tours range from 8 to 15 days and include many and diverse packages to choose from. There are tours which include all five lakes and Niagara Falls, tours for Seniors, Guided-Group Cruises, and Self-Guided Tours. These scenic small-ship cruises also can include Viking Cruises, and Fall Foliage Tours. Click here to explore tours which may interest you.

• Lake Effect Weather

One last mention of things related to the Great Lakes, which anyone who has ever lived on or near one definitely has experienced, is the amazing effect weather has on nearby communities. No such city is better known than Buffalo, NY, located at the eastern end of Lake Erie where it flows into the Niagara River. These winter storms, known as Lake Effect Storms, have hit Buffalo with snowfalls measured in FEET instead of inches. 

Summary

So, set aside the beginning of May to celebrate Great Lakes Awareness Day by enjoying reading about or experiencing in person one or more of the five Great Lakes. It is a crucial, industrial inland waterway connecting Canada and the U.S., plus the sites of many fascinating places to visit or tour.

*This review of the five Great Lakes and their Awareness Day holiday was written by Wednesday Elf.

*Images in this review are courtesy of Pixabay

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National Pretzel Day Review

National Pretzel Day is celebrated each year on April 26.

Pretzels and Their History

Founded in 2003 by Governor Ed Rendell, this food holiday honors Pennsylvania’s long-standing pretzel heritage, a cultural staple that remains a vibrant part of the state today.  Pennsylvania, and especially Philadelphia, is home to 80% of the country’s production of pretzels. 

In the late 18th century, immigrants from southern Germany and Switzerland introduced the pretzel to North America. These immigrants became known as the Pennsylvania Dutch, and became known for their handmade pretzel bakeries throughout Pennsylvania. Southeastern Pennsylvania is considered the birthplace of the American pretzel industry, and many pretzel bakers are still located in the area.

Created by monks as 'little rewards' (pretiola) for children learning prayers, the pretzel’s signature shape mimics arms folded in prayer. Its three holes represent the Holy Trinity.

Two Kinds of Pretzels

• Crunchy and Salty - Crunchy, salty pretzels are baked snacks, often knot-shaped, but also popular in a variety of shapes. These shapes include the traditional knot, along with mini twists, bites and nuggets, rings and pretzel sticks, plus several ‘fillable’ shapes of pretzels. These pretzels have a satisfying crunch with a savory burst of salt and a slightly nutty wheat flavor.

• Soft - Soft pretzels are fresh-baked pastries with a warm, chewy interior and a distinctively shiny, golden-brown crust. This type of pretzel is perishable and best eaten soon after baking.  Soft pretzels became very popular in areas such as Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York. You can frequently find them available from street vendors in these cities.  Philadelphians on average consume five times more soft pretzels than anyone else in the country.

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Summary

Your choice of pretzel comes down to two things: the setting and your snacking style.

Soft pretzels are wonderful on cold days when you crave something warm and tasty.  Hard pretzels are a convenient, crunchy snack. 

For the perfect pretzel taste, why not choose both on April 26 to celebrate this tasty food holiday known as National Pretzel Day! 

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*This National Pretzel Day Review was written by Wednesday Elf

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Handmade Clocks by Clever Crafters

For truly unique, you can't beat 'handmade'. Etsy has some very talented clock-makers. Below are a few from my favorite Shops.

You can also browse throughout Etsy to search for your own unique ideas. Click here to get to Etsy

Owl Wall Clock | Decoylab on Etsy

DECOYLAB is a designer/illustrator in Kansas City, Missouri who makes very unique timepieces using wood and paper.

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Pictured here is an Owl Wall Clock, from her collection for the nursery/kids room that are simple, modern and fun! 

This clock is made with laser cut, ¼ thick 3 ply bamboo and clock parts .The clock measures Size: 6" w x 8” h x .75” d. Made with sturdy 3ply bamboo (¼” thickness)

Clock for your Craft Room

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If your 'hobby' is in the field of fiber arts, like me, time spent in your craft room would be fun with a clock that represents your favorite craft, like this one about Knitting! 

This very amusing clock design fits a crafters' thoughts exactly. When you are engaged in working with your favorite craft, time tends to either 'stand still' or be ignored because of the pleasure it gives you. Thus, this delightful hobby clock will fit in your craft room perfectly! 

Knitting clock is created using solid oak or maple in several sizes, and the wood is laser cut with a laser engraved design.

Sports Clock

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There are a variety of sports-related handmade clocks on Etsy. Since MY favorite sport is BASEBALL, I chose to display a clock with my favorite MLB team - the New York Yankees. 

Handcrafted out of wood, these sports clocks with your favorite team are Laser-cut out of fine wood and hand painted. They measure an average of 14 x 14 inches.

Created by a Vero Beach, Florida designer for their TimeOutPaintedDesign Etsy Store, here’s what they say about **Why You'll Love It:**

These clocks are not just about telling time; it’s about celebrating our love for sports with style. Whether you're a fan of football, basketball, soccer, or any other sport, this handcrafted piece adds a personalized touch to your decor. It also makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions for the sports enthusiasts in your life. --- Add this charming sports clock to your collection today and enjoy a perfect blend of elegance and enthusiasm in your home!

Summary

So browse through the handmade clocks on Etsy and find just the clock design that suits your needs.  Perfect for various rooms throughout your home, hand-crafted clocks also make lovely gifts for friends and family. 

Take a lesson from the clock;

it passes the time by keeping its hands busy.

                                                ~Evan Esar

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