Weather/Clouds/Dude ~ Picture of the Day ~ Second Largest Form of Christianity ~ Potato Pancakes ~ Patrick Reardon ~ Photo on News ~ International Left Handers Day

Good 49º clear sunny morning. 

Yesterday we had a few light clouds move in and out....

... and Dude was happy laying on the porch...

 we topped at 93º.

Picture of the Day .... awwwww

Interesting about the second largest form of Christianity ....

Protestantism is the second-largest form of Christianity with a total of 800 million to 1 billion adherents worldwide or about 37% of all Christians. It originated with the 16th century Reformation, a movement against what its followers perceived to be errors in the Catholic Church. Protestants reject the Roman Catholic doctrine of papal supremacy and sacraments, but disagree among themselves regarding the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

They emphasize the priesthood of all believers, justification by faith alone (sola fide) rather than also by good works, and the highest authority of the Bible alone (rather than also with sacred tradition) in faith and morals (sola scriptura). The "five solae" summarise basic theological differences in opposition to the Roman Catholic Church.

Protestantism began in Germany in 1517 when Martin Luther published his Ninety-five Theses as a reaction against abuses in the sale of indulgences by the Roman Catholic Church, which purported to offer the remission of the temporal punishment of sins to their purchasers. However, the term derives from the letter of protestation from German Lutheran princes in 1529 against an edict of the Diet of Speyer condemning the teachings of Martin Luther as heretical. Although there were earlier breaks and attempts to reform the Roman Catholic Church—notably by Peter Waldo, John Wycliffe, and Jan Hus—only Luther succeeded in sparking a wider, lasting, and modern movement.

If you want to read more, go here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism

From Mr. Food

We'd be lying if we called these "quick & easy." This potato pancake recipe takes more time than other recipes, but they're not hard, and they're worth the extra effort! Make 'em for Hanukkah or a special side dish or appetizer. They'll taste the love!

• 4 pounds Idaho Russet potatoes, peeled and chunked
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

 

1. In a food processor, process the potatoes and onions in batches, until finely chopped. Empty each batch into a strainer and, using a spoon, press down on the mixture to remove as much water as possible.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine potato-onion mixture, the flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, salt, pepper, and eggs; mix well.
    
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    
4. Using a serving spoon, spoon about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake into the hot oil, flattening into a pancake shape. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden on both sides.
    
5. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and serve warm.

****Make these small if you want to serve them as appetizers. Serve with the traditional fixin's of applesauce and sour cream.

Special day today, buddy/pal/friend of mine, and hubby of the awesome Alice, Patrick Reardon (LASD ret) is celebrating today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPECIAL FRIEND! xo

.... and when Pat was a young Deputy!

Historically this date.......

1918 – Women enlist in the United States Marine Corps for the first time. Opha Mae Johnson is the first woman to enlist.    LOL, "BAMS" ! (for those of you who don't know... it stands for Broad Assed Marines!  If that is the case then female deputies should be called "BADS" !!!)

1969 – The Apollo 11 astronauts are released from a three-week quarantine to enjoy aticker tape parade in New York, New York. That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, California, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon.

2004 – Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 storm, strikes Punta Gorda, Florida and devastates the surrounding area.

And births this date include...

1860 – Annie Oakley, American target shooter (d. 1926)

1895 – Bert Lahr, American actor (d. 1967)

 

1912 – Ben Hogan, American golfer (d. 1997)

 

1920 – Neville Brand, American actor (d. 1992)

1926 – Fidel Castro, Cuban lawyer and politician, 15th President of Cuba (d.2016)

 

1929 – Pat Harrington, Jr., American actor (d.2016)

 

1930 – Don Ho, American singer and pianist (d. 2007)

   ...do you realize that if Ho Chi Minh had married Don Ho he would have been Ho Ho!

Last night Jack Church, KOBI Channel 5 News weatherman, put my cirrus cloud picture on the 6 o'clock news...........

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

International Left Handers Day on August 13th recognizes all those individuals who have mastered using their left hand in a right-handed world. We take our hats off to you – left-handed!

Approximately 10% of the population are southpaws. Scientists don’t know why a person develops left-handedness. But it’s more likely a child will be left-handed if one parent is a lefty, too. Parents of left-handed children used to force them to use their right hands. In the eyes of right-handers, the predominant use of the left hand seemed evil. Parents feared their communities would shun their children. While we accept left-handedness more readily than days gone by, its occurrence hasn’t increased.  

Famous Lefties

Many lefties seek to blend in because they will stand out soon enough. Their unique quality makes them feel awkward. They bump elbows or seem like a klutz. However, in a world designed for the right-handed, those who are other dominant adapt quite well. For example, eight United States presidents were left-handed, including Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. Would the Sistine Chapel and the Mona Lisa stand the test of time if Michaelangelo and Leonardo de Vinci had been right-handed? 

Uncommon Individual

Left Handers Day recognizes the uncommon individual who throws, catches, writes, and uses a fork with their left-hand. They view the world just a little differently, too. At a restaurant, they seek out the seat that will place their dominant elbow on the outside of the booth. Right-handed athletes groan a bit when the southpaw shows up as an opponent on the roster. They present a challenge right-handers aren’t always sure how to handle due to lack of practice. And yet, lefties square off against righties all the time.

Don’t be shy on Left-Handers Day. Show the world how brilliant and unique you are!

 

INTERNATIONAL LEFT HANDERS DAY HISTORY

International Left Handers Day was founded in 1992 in the United Kingdom. Because of the popularity of this observation in the United States, the Registrar at National Day Calendar added the day to its list of national days.