Good 42º cloudy morning.
Yesterday was another nice day and we topped at 81º.
Picture of the Day... a bunny tree! 
Interesting about the state of Vermont
Vermont was the first state admitted to the Union after the ratification of the Constitution.
With a population of fewer than nine thousand people, Montpelier, Vermont is the smallest state capital in the U.S.
Montpelier, Vermont is the only U.S. state capital without a McDonalds.
Montpelier, Is the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S.
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream company gives their ice cream waste to the local Vermont farmers who use it to feed their hogs. The hogs seem to like all of the flavors except Mint Oreo.
Vermont does not sell alcohol to out of state licenses, you must have a liquor ID in order to purchase alcohol at liquor stores and grocery stores. This doesn’t apply to bars, but can affect those traveling through the state.
Vermont’s state capitol building is one of only a few to have a gold dome. Atop the dome is a statue of Ceres.
From Mr. Food
Our recipe for Irish Potatoes is a twist on an old favorite called Irish Champ. Instead of combining mashed potatoes with scallions, we combined these with shredded cabbage, making it the perfect side dish to go along with your corned beef!
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 small head cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups warm mashed potatoes
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add cabbage, water, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and cook 5 more minutes, or until cabbage is wilted, stirring frequently. Add potatoes and mix just until combined; serve.
Historically this date.....
1886 – Famous Apache warrior, Geronimo, surrenders to the U.S. Army, ending the main phase of the Apache Wars.
1915 – Typhoid Mary, the first healthy carrier of disease ever identified in the United States, is put in quarantine, where she would remain for the rest of her life. (Interesting read)
1958 – Nikita Khrushchev becomes Premier of the Soviet Union.
1964 – The Good Friday Earthquake, the most powerful earthquake in U.S. history at a magnitude of 9.2 strikes South Central Alaska, killing 125 people and inflicting massive damage to the city of Anchorage.
And births this date include....
1899 – Gloria Swanson, American actress (d. 1983)
1931 – David Janssen, American actor (d. 1980)
1940 – Austin Pendleton, American actor
1942 – Michael York, English actor
1969 – Pauley Perrette, American actress, photographer, poet, writer ..NCIS......... (Interesting read)
1975 – Fergie, American pop singer (The Black Eyed Peas)
All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Sunday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
National Joe Day on March 27th encourages everyone to enjoy a cup of joe with all your friends named Joe, Jo, Joey, Joseph, and Josephine. While you’re at it, don’t forget Joette, Jody, Johanna, Jodie or any other variant of the name Joe. If you didn’t know it, quite a few nicknames can be created from this one name.
According to the Social Security Administration, the name Joseph was ranked No. 6 from 1893 to 1899 behind John, William, James, George, and Charles. In 1910, it moved to No. 5. From 1911 to 2005 it was ranked No. 12 or lower. Famous Joes, Jos and Jo Anns populate the world. They fill many roles, too. So their name does not define them. Just check out the variety of hats they wear!
Famous Joes:
- American football player and coach – Joe Montana
- Politician – Jo Ann Emerson
- Comedian, musician, and actor – Joe Pesci
- Musician, singer, dancer -Josephine Baker
- Theatrical producer, entrepreneur, film producer – Joseph Gordon
- American football player – Joe Namath
- Opera singer – Dame Josephine Barstow
- Formula one endurance driver – Jo Gartner
- Politician, soldier – Joseph Stalin
- Songwriter, musician, singer – Joey Ramone
- Journalist – Jo Coburn
- Baseball player – Shoeless Joe Jackson
- Olympic medalist, swimmer – Josephine McKim
- American football player – Joe Green
- Actress – Jodie Foster
- Musician – Joe Jonas
- Businesswoman, politician – Jo Ann Davis
- Baseball player, actor – Joe DiMaggio
- Author – Josephine Cox
- Musician – Joe Cocker
- Boxer – Joe Frazier
- Athlete, sprinter – Joanne Cuddihy
- Baseball player – Joe Mauer
- Journalist, author – Josephine Lawrence
- Press Secretary – Jody Powell
- Musician – Joe Walsh
HOW TO OBSERVE
During our research, we found this day has a few different versions as to how it is celebrated.
1. Honor all people with the name “Joe.”
2. For the day, change your name to a name of your choice.
3. Everyone changes their name to a version of “Joe” or “Jo” of your choice.
2. For the day, change your name to a name of your choice.
3. Everyone changes their name to a version of “Joe” or “Jo” of your choice.
Another way to celebrate the day is by telling familiar stories about friends and family named Joe. We all know someone from our past or present who have made our lives just a little bit better just by being the Joe or Jo that they are.
