Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Illinois Info ~ Miracle Pasta/Broccoli Italiano ~ Bill Riordan ~ National German-American Day

 

 

Good 45º cloudy foggy morning.

 

Yesterday we started a little cloudy ...

 by afternoon it got really windy and blew in more clouds. We got rain. 

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

Interesting about Illinois....

 

Illinois is a state in the United States. Its capital is Springfield...

 and its largest city is Chicago... 

It is bordered to the north by Wisconsin, to the west by Iowa and below that, by Missouri (both borders are along the Mississippi River). To the south-east, Illinois is bordered along the Ohio River by Kentucky and to the east by Indiana. Illinois' northeasternmost boundary is to Lake Michigan. Springfield had more than 110,000 people living in it.

 

The state Capitol, in the middle of Springfield, is where the General Assembly (the state's legislature) meets and where the governor's office is. The Capitol is a big building with a dome that can be seen from many miles away. Springfield also has an old capitol, which is now a historic site.

 

 

Springfield was the home of Abraham Lincoln before he was elected president in 1860. Lincoln was a lawyer and practiced law many places in Illinois. His office is near the old capitol. When he died, his body was brought back to Springfield. His home, his law office, his tomb are all open to the public. Springfield also has a new building with a museum and library dedicated to him and his presidency.

 

Most of Illinois outside of Chicago (its most populous city) is heavily conservative. In 2016, for example, nearly 40 counties in Illinois gave Trump 70% or more of the vote there. However, Chicago makes up over half of the state´s population, and Cook County (in which Chicago is located) gave Trump just 21% of the vote there. Therefore, the governor of Illinois is currently a Democrat, as are both its US Senators and over 70% of its representatives. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won the state by 17%. In 2012, Barack Obama won the state by 17%. In 2008, Obama won the state by over 25%. Illinois has supported only Democratic candidates for president since 1992.

 

History

The most prominent tribes in Illinois were the Illinois, Miami, Winnebago, Fox and Sacs (Sauk), Kickapoo, and Pottawatomie tribes. The Illinois Native Americans were composed of five subdivisions including Kaskaskias, Cahokias, Tamaroas, Peorias, and Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818. Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which helped abolish slavery in the United States.

 

Three U.S. presidents have been elected while living in Illinois: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Barack Obama. Additionally, Ronald Reagan, whose political career was based in California, was the only US President born and raised in Illinois.

 

 People from Illinois...

• 16th President Abraham Lincoln
• 40th President Ronald Reagan
• 44th President Barack Obama
• Former First Lady Michelle Obama
• Former First Lady, Senator of New York, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
• Architect Frank Lloyd Wright
• Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley
• Former First Lady Betty Ford
• Actor Harrison Ford
• Movie critic Roger Ebert
• Animator Walt Disney
• Actress Betty White
• Social Worker Jane Addams
• Scout Wild Bill Hickok
• Comedian Jack Benny
• NBA player Dwyane Wade

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

 

What makes this dish such a miracle? The fact that it couldn't be any easier to make, that's what! If you can boil water, then you can make Miracle Pasta, and that's no exaggeration! All you need is 20 minutes, and you've got a delicious dinner ready to go!

 

• 12 ounces linguine pasta, uncooked, broken in half
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

 

1. In a soup pot, place linguine, tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with oregano, crushed red pepper, and salt. Drizzle top with oil and cover.
2. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, or until liquid is almost gone. Stir in basil and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

** Add a side of Broccoli Italiano...

 

The flavoring of this one will make broccoli lovers out of your whole gang. It's a guaranteed hit, and it couldn't be any easier!

 

• 1 bunch broccoli, cut into spears
• 2/3 cup Italian dressing
• 1/3 cup dry white wine

1. In a large skillet, combine all the ingredients. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

 

 

Special birthday today, Bill Riordan (LASD ret) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL!! xo

 

 

Historically this date....

1876 – The American Library Association was founded.

1884 – The Naval War College of the United States Navy is founded in Newport, Rhode Island.

1889 – Thomas Edison shows his first motion picture.

1979 – Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House.

1981 – Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat was assassinated.

And births this date include....

1846 – George Westinghouse, American engineer and inventor (d. 1914)

 

 

 

 

 

1908 – Carole Lombard, American actress (d. 1942)

Married to Clark Gable for 4 years until her death in a plane crash.

1955 – Tony Dungy, American football coach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

In the United States on October 6th, National German-American Day celebrates the German heritage millions of Americans claim. 

This German-American heritage holiday commemorates the 13 German Mennonite families from Krefeld who landed in Philadelphia. On October 6, 1683, these families established the first German settlement in the original thirteen colonies. They named it Germantown.

 

 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Celebrate your German-American heritage. Invite friends and family to taste the foods and customs of Germany. Share the language. Discover words the English language adopted from German. Explore the history of immigration by visiting museums near you. 

 

NATIONAL GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY HISTORY

National German-American Day was initially celebrated in the nineteenth century. However, it fell out of favor during World War I. 

Then in the 1980s, things began to change. As is tradition, President Ronald Reagan made his world tour in 1982, which included West Germany. Amid a cold war and a divided Germany, the newly elected U.S. President spoke to the people of Bonn. He opened his speech by relating the history of the 13 German families who founded a colony on American soil. He spoke of contributions, advancement, science, and art and the honor to celebrate the German heritage that more than 7 million Americans claim.

To honor the 300th anniversary of German-American immigration and culture into the United States, in 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October 6th as German-American Day. It was on August 6, 1987, that Congress approved S.I. Resolution 108, designating October 6, 1987, as German-American Day, and it became Public Law 100-104 when President Reagan signed it on August 18. He issued Proclamation #5719 on October 2, 1987, and at this time, the President called on Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It has been commemorated each year since with Presidential Proclamations.