Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Long Island NY ~ The Ultimate Tuna Melt ~ Andy Nantz ~ National Don't Fry Day

  

Good cloudy 51º morning. 

 

Yesterday we stayed cloudy and topped at 83º.

 

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

Interesting....about Long Island NY

 

Despite the fact that Long Island is surrounded by water on all sides, the United States Supreme Court unanimously decided in 1985 that Long Island is a peninsula, not an island. The case in question, United States v. Maine, developed from disputes between states and the federal government over who has legal authority over the water between the eastern tip of Long Island and Block Island Sound. If Long Island was an island, it was argued, then the federal government would control the waterways. If it was a peninsula, the rights would belong to the states. In the end, the court ruled in favor of the states, declaring that Long Island is an extension of the New York mainland, and thus not a natural island.

 

 

By the year 1643, there were 14 indigenous tribes living on Long Island: Canarsee, Rockaway, Matinecock, Merrick, Massapequa, Nissequoge, Secatoag, Seatauket, Patchoag, Unquechogue, has Corchaug, Shinnecock, Manhasset and Montaukett.

 

The tribes used canoes as a source of transportation, and since they lived by the shores, they went fishing. The fishermen used bows, arrows, and hooks to catch seafood such as crabs, scallops, and lobster. The farmers used fish for fertilizer and planted vegetables such as corn, beans, and squash, which were popular among the indigenous people. They were exceptional farmers; they had a great understanding of how the weather and soil affected the crops. Many of them hunted animals, such as deer, raccoon, and turkey in the forest.

 

The government that they set up was a participatory democracy and there was an alliance between the tribes. Each tribe had their own territory and chief that was respected by other tribes.^[21] Prior to European contact, the Lenape people (named the Delaware by Europeans) inhabited the western end of Long Island, and spoke the Munsee dialect of Lenape, part of the Algonquian language family. The Lenape (who were part of the Shinnecock Tribe) practiced record keeping and used wooden tablets, trees, and stones to keep record. They also used wampum belts to write down important messages. They also used their wampum to trade with the Europeans. The Lenape people, in specific, were seen as peacemakers by other indigenous tribes, although they would defend themselves if necessary. The Europeans admired their friendliness and their skills in mediation.

 

The white settlers and the indigenous people lived amicably together for a while. During King Philip's War in 1675, the English governor of New York ordered all canoes that were east of Hell Gate to be confiscated. This was done to prevent the Indigenous people from helping their native allies on the mainland, who were attacking settlers there.

 

After the Dutch began to move into Manhattan many of the indigenous people moved to Pennsylvania and Delaware. Many of them who stayed behind died from smallpox as North Americans had never been exposed to the disease before, resulting in large scale deaths due to lack of antibodies and natural resistance which Eurasian peoples gained.

 

^{The Brooklyn Bridge, the first of multiple crossings constructed across the East River, connects Long Island with Manhattan Island (background)}

 

^{The expanding skyline of Long Island City, Queens, one of New York City's fastest-growing neighborhoods, seen facing the East River at blue hour in March 2015. At left is the Queensboro Bridge, connecting Queens to Manhattan.}

If you want to read a lot more about Long Island, go here:

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

If you're someone who likes to order the tuna melt from diners, then you're really going to love this recipe. It doesn't get any better than The Ultimate Tuna Melt. This recipe is easy, cheesy, and oh-so-pleasing. Serve it with a bowl of your favorite soup and some chips for even more goodness!

 

• 1 (12-ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Italian dressing
• 1 tablespoon sweet relish, drained well
• 4 slices rye bread
• 8 tomato slices
• 4 slices cheddar cheese

 

1. Preheat oven to 375º. Coat a 10- x 15-inch baking sheet with cooking spray. 
2. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Italian dressing, and relish; mix well. 
3. Top each slice of rye bread with two slices of tomato. Spread tuna evenly over tomatoes, then top with cheddar cheese. Place on baking sheet and bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

 

***If you're a fan of pickles, you can add a couple of slices on top of each serving as a finishing touch!

 

Special birthday today.... Jerry's pal and Marine Corps buddy Andy Nantz is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY!! xo

 

 

 

 

                       ^Andy with his bride Linda, my BFF.

 

 

 

 

Historically this date....

1907 – Bubonic plague breaks out in San Francisco, California.

 

 

1927 – The Ford Motor Company ceases manufacture of the Ford Model T and begins to retool plants to make the Ford Model A.

1933 – The Walt Disney Company releases the cartoon Three Little Pigs, with its hit song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?"

1937 – In California, the Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, creating a vital link between San Francisco and Marin County, California.

1967 – The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy is launched by Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter Caroline.

2006 – The May 2006 Java earthquake strikes at 5:53:58 am local time (22:53:58UTCMay 26) devastating Bantul and the city of Yogyakarta killing over 6,600 people.

 

And births this date include....

1837 – Wild Bill Hickok, American gunfighter (d. 1876)

 

 

 

1909 – Dolores Hope, American singer and philanthropist (d. 2011)

 

1911 – Hubert H. Humphrey, 38th Vice President of the United States and Senator from Minnesota (d. 1978)

 

1911 – Vincent Price, American actor (d. 1993)

 

1923 – Henry Kissinger, 56th United States Secretary of State, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

Each year on the Friday before Memorial Day, National Don’t Fry Day aims to raise awareness of all the risks of overexposure to the sun.  It is important for everyone to remember to use sun protection and sun safety practices.

Unfortunately, skin cancer is increasing in the United States, and the American Cancer Society estimates that one American dies every hour from skin cancer.  The risk for ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin increases as we spend more time enjoying the outdoors now that warmer weather is upon us. We need to take precautions when we are outside in the sun.  Using a good sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat are a few ways to get started with sun safety.

Skin cancer is curable if it is found early.  Be aware of changes on your skin with growths and in moles.  See your doctor if you have any concerns.  Be safe!

HOW TO OBSERVE Don’t Fry Day

Protect your skin when enjoying the outdoors. 

NATIONAL DON’T FRY DAY HISTORY

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention created National Don’t Fry Day to increase educational awareness regarding sun overexposure at the start of summer.