Weather ~ Tom Turkeys ~ Throw Back Thursday ~ Picture of the Day ~ NYC Subway Dogs ~ Southwest Pasta Salad ~ Jerry Beverman ~ Save The Eagles Day

Good 43º super foggy morning. 

 

 

Yesterday rain first thing in the morning, then sun...  then more clouds .... not enough rain to measure..

Then we topped at 62º. 

 

These guys were out strutting around.....

 

 

Happy Throw Back Thursday ... 1986, me and my kitten Tigger John Wayne Maxwell... aka Tigger

 

 

 

Picture of the Day ... yes, I'm warm!

 

 

 

 

Interesting.....

NYC Subway Banned Dogs Unless They Fit In a Bag, Dog Owners Did Not Disappoint

 

The rules are very clear when it comes to carrying animals on the NYC subway: “No person may bring any animal on or into any conveyance or facility unless enclosed in a container.” But the rules don’t say anything about the size of the animal, and as you can see from this picture, some people got really creative in order to avoid paying a fine.

 

 And others with their subway riding pets.....

Step out of the box with this  pasta salad recipe that's full of authentic Southwestern flavors.

 

 

• 1 pound penne, ziti, or other medium pasta shape
• 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
• 2 cups (about 1 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta to desired doneness; drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. 
    
2. In a large bowl, mix together remaining ingredients; stir in pasta. Cover and chill for about 1 hour.
   
   

 

 

Historically this date....

1870 – John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil.

2005 – A mudslide occurs in La Conchita, California, killing 10 people, injuring many more and closing U.S. Route 101, the main coastal corridor between San Francisco and Los Angeles, for 10 days.

And births this date include...

 

1904 – Ray Bolger, American actor and dancer (d. 1987)

 

 

1939 – Sal Mineo, American actor (d. 1976)

First major actor to come out as homosexual. Stabbed to death at age 37.

 

 

 

1943 – Jim Croce, American singer (d. 1973)

Killed in a plane crash at age 30.

 

 

 

1944 – Frank Sinatra, Jr., American singer (d.2016)

 

1945 – Rod Stewart, Scottish singer

 

In May 2000, Stewart was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, for which he underwent surgery in the same month. It had been previously reported he suffered from a benign vocal cord nodule. Besides being a major health scare, the resulting surgery also threatened his voice, and he had to re-learn how to sing. Since then he has been active in raising funds for The City of Hope Foundation charity to find cures for all forms of cancer, especially those affecting children.

 

Stewart is known for his liaisons with women and has eight children, by five different mothers

 

1949 – George Foreman, American boxer

 

 

Sadly yesterday an old high school friend passed away. Jerry Beverman. He had a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the drummer in the Pageants Band. I know his family is heartbroken as Jerry was a great guy. 

Rest in Peace Jerry.

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Happy TBT. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

 

Save the Eagles Day is observed annually on the 10th of January. Some species of eagles are on the endangered list. However, due to the work of scientists and the public, the Bald Eagle was removed from this list in June 2007.

There are more than 70 species of eagles throughout the world.  The only exception is Hawaii, where no species of eagles reside. Poaching, pesticides and other dangers continue to threaten eagle populations.