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Monday, April 9, 2018

Weather/Goose ~ Odd Cats ~ BLT Macaroni Salad ~ National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day


Good 33º clear morning. Supposed to be a sunny day today! Yeah!!
 
 
... and Mr. Goose sitting on the barn roof.....

Yesterday stayed pretty cool, in the 50ºs and clouds came and went...
 
 
Here are some really odd looking cats............
 



 
 
 

BLT Macaroni Salad
 


Okay, so you won't find any lettuce in this BLT Macaroni Salad, but there is extra-green and flavorful baby spinach. This gives this macaroni salad recipe a tasty new twist! Serve it to your gang and see how much they'll love it!
What You'll Need:
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
 
  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add pasta and remaining ingredients; mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

 
 
 
Historically this date....
1959 – Project MercuryNASA announces the selection of the United States' first seven astronauts, whom the news media quickly dub the "Mercury Seven".

1961 – The Pacific Electric Railway in Los Angeles, once the largest electric railway in the world, ends operations.

1980 – The Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein kills philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadrand his sister Bint al-Huda after three days of torture.

...He's just strange...and she's weird!

 

And births this date include....
1903 – Ward Bond, American actor (d. 1960)
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1942 – Brandon deWilde, American actor (d. 1972)
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1954 – Dennis Quaid, American actor
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Yesterday I took the new mailbox to Frank. He called me later saying he had it put up on the support. Good! Now I can tell the Post Office to start delivering my mail again. All I have to do is get the address numbers that go on the mailbox. Thank you, Frank!
 
 
 
 
All I know. Nuff said. Happy Monday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
 

National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day on April 9 honors the courageous men and women who have endured brutal treatment at the hands of their captors, separation from family and displayed incredible endurance and faith during their captivity.
On this day in 1942, the largest number of U.S. Forces were captured by Japanese troops in the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. After battling through extreme conditions and prolonged battles, the captured troops were forced to march 65 miles to the prison camp. Without medical attention, food or water thousands died. The mistreatment continued for those who survived the brutal journey. In the compounds, deep in the unfamiliar jungle, the hardships, brutality, and suffering lasted more than two years for those who could survive.
Many POWs endure conditions much like this. These heroes deserve a day of recognition. An annual presidential proclamation is signed for National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day and government officials, veterans, civic and private organizations observe the day with ceremonies and events. Some states require the POW/MIA flag to be flown in this day.
HISTORY
President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed National Prisoner of War Recognition Day in 1987.