Weather/Smoke ~ Picture of the Day ~ Interesting About Los Angeles ~ Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs ~ Margaret Laney ~ Herman Beartschiger Jr. ~ Veterinarian Dr. Ron Dickey ~ National Relaxation Day

 

Good 64º smokey morning. 

 

Yesterday the smoke was still heavy, but I could see my mountain for a short time... and then it completely disappeared..............we topped out at 100º.

 

 

Picture of the Day ...

 

 

 

Interesting about Los Angeles...

 

 

The modern history of Los Angeles begins in 1847, when the U.S. military first occupied the city following the Battle of Rio San Gabriel and the Treaty of Cahuenga ended the conquest of California resulting in a ceasefire between . About a year later, in early 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo officially ended the Mexican-American War and Mexico formally ceded California to the United States. Soon after that, the discovery of gold in California brought a flood of hundreds of thousands of people to California and a demand of beef from Los Angeles ranchos, boosting the economy and population of Los Angeles.

 

California's new military governor Bennett C. Riley ruled that land could not be sold that was not on a city map. In 1849, Lieutenant Edward Ord surveyed Los Angeles to confirm and extend the streets of the city. His survey put the city into the real-estate business, creating its first real-estate boom and filling its treasury. Street names were changed from Spanish to English. Further surveys and street plans replaced the original plan for the pueblo with a new civic center south of the Plaza and a new use of space. Los Angeles was incorporated as a U.S. city on April 4, 1850. Five months later, California was admitted into the Union. Although the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo required the U.S. to grant citizenship to the Indians of former Mexican territories, it did not happen for another 80 years. The Constitution of California deprived Indians of any protection under the law, considering them as non-persons. As a result, it was impossible to bring an Anglo to trial for killing an Indian or forcing Indians off their properties. Anglos concluded that the "quickest and best way to get rid of (their) troublesome presence was to kill them off, (and) this procedure was adopted as a standard for many years."

 

^ cable car on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles in 1894

 

 

In the 1870s, Los Angeles was still little more than a village of 5,000. By 1900, there were over 100,000 occupants of the city.

 

Several men actively promoted Los Angeles, working to develop it into a great city and to make themselves rich. Angelenos set out to remake their geography to challenge San Francisco with its port facilities, railway terminal, banks and factories. The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles was the first incorporated bank in Los Angeles, founded in 1871 by John G. Downey and Isaias W. Hellman. 

Wealthy Easterners who came as tourists recognized the growth opportunities and invested heavily in the region. During the 1880s and 1890s, the central business district (CBD) grew along Main and Spring streets towards Second Street and beyond.

 

For its first 120 years, the Los Angeles River supplied the town with ample water for homes and farms.

                   ^Los Angeles River 1888

It was estimated that the annual flow could have support a town of 250,000 people—if the water had been managed right. But Angelenos were among the more profligate users of water in the world. In the semi-arid climate, they were forever watering their lawns, gardens, orchards, and vineyards. Later, they needed more to support the growth of commerce and manufacturing. By the beginning of the 20th century, the town realized it quickly would outgrow its river and would need new sources of water.

 

Hollywood has been synonymous worldwide with the film industry for over a hundred years. It was incorporated as the City of Hollywood in 1903 but merged into LA in 1910. In the 1900s movie makers from New York found the sunny, temperate weather more suitable for year-round location shooting. It boomed into the cinematic heart of the United States, and has been the home and workplace of actors, directors and singers that range from small and independent to world-famous, leading to the development of related television and music industries.

                        ^Los Angeles, Christmas 1928

        ^Panorama of Los Angeles 1900

To read a whole lot more about Los Angeles, go here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_history_of_Los_Angeles

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

We haven't met many people who don't love the meatball. But, we think the only thing better than meatballs, are easy meatballs! So, for a special treat, take a bite out of these stuffed meatballs and enjoy the flavorful surprise of cheese in every tasty bite. Whether cocktail or main dish-sized, these scrumptious Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs will become a loved meatball recipe that never disappoints.

 

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8-ounce) block mozzarella, cut into 20 (1/2-inch) cubes

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 
    
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mozzarella cheese; mix well.
    
3. Divide mixture into 20 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. 
    
4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.
   

 

**Don't worry if the cheese starts to ooze out. That just means your meatballs are going to be extra ooey-gooey delicious!

**You can serve these meatballs with a dipping sauce if using as an appetizer or with spaghetti and sauce for a complete meal. Either way, they're going to love them. After all, what's not to love about them?

 

 

 

 

 

Today was a special day, still is, it was my Mom's birthday. Margaret Elizabeth Mills Laney. She was born, 1905, in Cleveland Ohio in her aunt's house that was next door to the Bob Hope family house. Her cousins and Bob Hope played together.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! Love and miss you! 

 

 

Today is also another special birthday.... The son of my pal Karen, aka Sugar Bear, Herman Beartschiger Jr is celebrating. He is a Josephine County Commissioner. http://www.co.josephine.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=2286

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERM!! xo

 

Also celebrating is my vet, Dr. Ron Dickey. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOC!!

^Giving Dude a checkup....

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1914 – A male servant of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright sets fire to the living quarters of the architect's Wisconsin home, Taliesin, murders seven people and burns the living quarters to the ground.

 

1935 – Will Rogers and Wiley Post are killed after their aircraft develops engine problems during takeoff in Barrow, Alaska.

1945 – World War II: Japan surrenders to end the war.

1965 – The Beatles play to nearly 60,000 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City, in an event later seen as marking the birth of stadium rock.

1969 – The Woodstock Music and Art Festival opens

1971 – President Richard Nixon completes the break from the gold standard by ending convertibility of the United States dollar into gold by foreign investors.

1974 – Yuk Young-soo, First Lady of South Korea, is killed during an apparent assassination attempt upon President of South Korea, Park Chung-hee.

..... Man oh man, can you imagine your name being "Yuk"!

 

 

 

 

And births this date include....

1912 – Julia Child, American cook and TV personality (d. 2004)

 

 

1923 – Rose Marie, American actress (d.2017)

1925 – Mike Connors, American actor (d. 2017)

 

1968 – Debra Messing, American actress

1972 – Ben Affleck, American actor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Sunday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

National Relaxation Day on August 15th encourages us to slow down and unwind. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax. 

National Relaxation Day is an important day as we all need a break from the fast-paced and often hectic lifestyles we live. Taking time to recuperate and rejuvenate our tired minds and bodies may help prevent many health risks, too. Like the founder of this day suggested, too much work can make us sick, run-down, tired and that’s just wrong.  

But he was right! It has been proven that stress can be harmful to our health, both mentally and physically. Most doctors will agree that finding ways to relax and finding ways to reduce stress will improve overall health.

What is your favorite relaxation activity?

• Reading a book
• Fishing with a friend
• A picnic in the park
• Walking along the beach
• Taking a drive in the country
• Spa
• Golfing
• Photography
• A movie
• Window shopping
• Lunch with friends
• Drinks with friends
• Watching sports
• Swimming

These are just a few of the many possible relaxation ideas that you may want to use to celebrate this holiday.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Take a deep breath, unwind while viewing your favorite TV show, or just find a quiet spot in a park and enjoy the summer breeze. 

NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY HISTORY

Sean Moeller founded National Relaxation Day in 1985 as a fourth-grader. In an interview with Valerie Monson in The Des Moines Register Sean suggested people shouldn’t do anything of real value.  Cleaning and real work are not part of relaxation.

Relaxation FAQ

Q. How do I reduce stress at work?
A. The American Psychological Association recommends several tips for lowering stress at work. Similar to how we approach stressing our personal lives, it’s important to know what causes our stress. Once we know what those triggers are, we can develop ways to reduce our stress response. Taking deep breaths, stretching, reducing our workloads or even speaking to our supervisor can improve the kinds and amount of stress at work. In turn, we can learn to relax more easily. 

Q. What’s the most relaxing job in the United States?
A. We’re fairly confident you can rule out President of the United States. However, doing something you love improves your job satisfaction. For example, working in an environment that is relaxing to you will be less stressful. If you don’t love the outdoors but you spend most of your workday outdoors, you might find your job more stressful than someone who loves the outdoors. So, it’s a matter of perspective.