Good 51º high cloudy morning. "Chance" of showers today and tonight.
It was such a clear and sunny day all day yesterday.
No clouds and we warmed to 80º. The geese were sittin' on top of the barn for awhile...
Yesterday Mike came over and sharpened the blades on the riding lawnmower, mowed, and weed-eated along the creek....
And Dude kept and eye on him!
Still a lot more to do before Dave comes to brush-hog my pastures.
Picture of the Day.... Stoned Nudists On The Beach!
Here is some interesting information about toothbrushes I bet you didn't know....
The toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. However, early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a "chew stick," which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks' were rubbed against the teeth.
The bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was not invented until 1498 in China. The bristles were actually the stiff, coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog's neck and attached to handles made of bone or bamboo.
Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush.
And.... the most popular color for toothbrushes is blue.
Do you like salmon? OMG, this is awesome!!!
Poached Seafood Italiano
olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 6oz salmon steaks or fillets
1 14.5 oz can Contadina Recipe Ready Diced Tomatoes with Italian Herbs, undrained
1/2 cup sliced green or black olives or a combination
2 T. chopped fresh basil (optional)
1. Heat oil in large skillet, about 1-2 tablespoons. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add wine and bring to boil.
2. Add salmon, cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer 6 minutes.
3. Add undrained tomatoes and olives. Simmer 2 minutes or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with basil just before serving. 4 servings.
Historically this date........
1886 – Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a carbonated beverage named "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine.
1976 – The roller coaster Revolution, the first steel coaster with a vertical loop, opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
1980 – The eradication of smallpox is endorsed by the World Health Organization.
1984 – Corporal Denis Lortie enters the Quebec National Assembly and opens fire, killing three and wounding 13. René Jalbert, sergeant-at-arms of the assembly, succeeds in calming him, for which he will later receive the Cross of Valour.
....................if you can believe this: "Lortie was paroled in December 1995. He now lives in Quebec and works in construction." Canadians are just as stupid as Americans when it comes to letting the bad guys go!
And births this date include...
1884 – Harry S. Truman, American politician, 33rd President of the United States (d. 1972)
1913 – Bob Clampett, American animator (d. 1984)
1926 – Don Rickles, American comedian (d.2017)
1940 – Ricky Nelson, American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor (d. 1985)
When working for UPS I delivered a package to his Mulholland Drive home. He drove out just as I arrived and waved to me. This was about 1980. His butler and one of his twin sons, Gunnar or Matthew (about 13 at the time)
answered the door. He also had about 15 dogs in his yard, all different, all friendly!
1940 – Toni Tennille, American singer
.... divorced the 'Captain' last year after 39 years of marriage!
1964 – Melissa Gilbert, American actress
Later I watched a Hallmark movie, while Bruiser napped on my lap....
"Eat Play Love" was the name of the movie. I was blown away when Lee Majors was in it. Almost didn't recognize him! He played Dr. Monroe, a veterinarian.
He was a favorite as Heath Barkley in Big Valley... and was married to Farrah Fawcett from 1973-1982
The sunset sky was beautiful....
All I know. Nuff said. Happy Tuesday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
Each year on May 8, millions of people across the country celebrate National Have a Coke Day. Coca-Cola, often referred to as Coke, is a carbonated soft drink that is produced by The Coca-Cola Company. Coke is a registered trademark of the Coca-Cola Company in the United States since March 27, 1944. As of 2013, Coke products can be found in over 200 countries around the world as consumers down more than 1.8 million company beverage servings each day.
HISTORY
In the late 19th century, John Pemberton invented Coca-Cola, at Pemberton’s Eagle Drug and Chemical House in Columbus, Georgia, intending it as a patent medicine. It was then bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler. Candler’s marketing tactics led Coke to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century.
1891 – The first bottling of Coco-Cola occurred at the Biedenharn Candy Company in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
1894 – The first outdoor wall advertisement that promoted the Coca-Cola drink was painted in Cartersville, Georgia
1914 – The longest running commercial Coca-Cola soda fountain anywhere was Atlanta’s Fleeman’s Pharmacy. The pharmacy closed its doors in 1995 after 81 years.
1944 – July 12, the one-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company.
1955 – Cans of Coke first appeared.
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Today is also a European holiday.... VE Day
