Alzheimer's Puzzle ~ Rick ~ Popcorn Chicken/Beet Salad ~ Bridge Repair ~ Earmuffs?

Good 38º (heat wave) morning!

Hi mom....whatcha doin'?? Mind if I lay on your desk? I promise not to attack the mouse, only the pencil.

This came from Jon Austin (LASD ret and former partner of Jerry's) I've seen this before but it's fun to do.... Click on the link and see if you can put this baby together..... if you can do it,you probably don't have Alzheimers~!

http://www.brl.ntt.co.jp/people/hara/fly.swf

Speaking of LASD, today's special birthday boy is none other than the infamous, and my friend, Rick Castro. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKY!!! (with his bride Lynda)

Historically this date....

1930 – The news of the discovery of Pluto is telegraphed to the Harvard College Observatory.

1938 – World News Roundup is broadcast for the first time on CBS Radio in the United States.

1943 – The Holocaust: German forces liquidate the Jewish ghetto in Kraków.

1957 – Cuban student revolutionaries storm the presidential palace in Havana in a failed attempt on the life of President Fulgencio Batista.

1991 – The United States Department of Justice announces that Exxon has agreed to pay $1 billion for the clean-up of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.

1997 – The Phoenix lights are seen over Phoenix, Arizona by hundreds of people, and by millions on television.

2000 – Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino retires from the National Football League after 17 seasons.

2008 – Gold prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange hit $1,000 per ounce for the first time.

And births this date include.....
1939 – Neil Sedaka, American singer and songwriter

1950 – William H. Macy, American actor

1956 – Dana Delany, American actress

Dinner was simple and GOOD.... Brian and 'crew' love the popcorn chicken. I have decided I do too. So, cooked some (actually just heat them).

I made a dipping sauce from mayonnaise, sesame oil, and lemon juice.

Salad was shredded lettuce, grated carrot, and grated beets. Dressing was Ken's Steak House Honey Mustard...

I got the beets at Safeway. They are in the produce section, airtight bag (refrigerate after opening), fresh, cooked, & peeled. Great!

Went shopping at Safeway again. Found the Goya coconut milk so I can make that rice dish. Progresso light soups on sale for $1.25. Fresh basil was there and will make some tomato pesto with that. Fun stuff. Savings at Safeway yesterday was $24!! Sure beats the local 'rip-off market' ! 

Then went to Bill and Jeannie's to see Chaka and take her long overdue birthday cookies! Had wine and chatted. Nice!


When I left yesterday I noticed Frank had fixed our bridge already!!! Awesome Frank!!! Thank you!!!! Here is how it looked damaged...

..... and now.....

Right now there is a constant parade and serenade in the yard!

A couple nights ago Brian contacted me re "Facetime" on my iPad. This is such fun, like skype only free! He was outside and Sami was riding Tucker's two wheel bike, without training wheels! Fun to watch. Then last night I 'facetimed' with my friend Jan up in Vancouver Wa. Great to see her 'face to face' and chat! Facetime is a super invention! Brian and Sami also got a hold of me again last night and Sami has more FUN makeing faces up close! She's silly....... and oh so cute!

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Hump Day. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
March 13th
National Earmuff Day

(Ha ha...not exactly "ear muffs" !) Ear Muff Day celebrates a warm invention...the ear muff! People in cold climates can really appreciate this day. And, they are ever so thankful to the person who created the ear muff. If you live in Florida, you might not even know what an ear muff is. Ear muffs keep your ears warm, and protect you from ear infections and earaches resulting from icy cold wind and weather. Manufacturers have responded to their popularity with a variety of designs and colors, making one to fit almost anyone's personality. It is really easy to celebrate Ear Muff Day.... just wear your ear muffs!