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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Sandbox ~ Pushcart Onion Sauce ~ National Leave the Office Early Day

  


Good 52º scattered clouds morning.
 
Yesterday we started with a few light clouds and many contrails! The light cloud cover stayed and we topped at 88º.
 
 
Picture of the Day ... friend and former fireman Mark Moran posted this on his Facebook page.... happy deer on his porch!
 

 
Interesting about a sandbox....
 

 
sandpit (most Commonwealth countries) or sandbox (US and Canada) is a low, wide container or shallow depression filled with soft (beach) sand in which children can play. Sharp sand (as used in the building industry) is not suitable for such use. Many homeowners with children build sandpits in their backyards because, unlike most playground equipment, they can be easily and cheaply constructed.
 


German sand gardens were the first organization of children's play in public spaces. The German "sand gardens" were an 1850 offshoot of Friedrich Fröbel's work on kindergartens. Sand gardens were introduced to America by Marie Elizabeth Zakrzewska, starting in her home city of Boston. Inspired by the German sand gardens she observed while visiting Berlin in the summer of 1885. Joseph Lee is considered the "founder of the playground movement."
 

The "pit", or "box" itself is simply a container for storing the sand so that it does not spread outward across lawns or other surrounding surfaces. Boxes of various shapes are often constructed from plankslogs, or other large wooden frames that allow children easy access to the sand and also provide a convenient place to sit. Small sandpits are also available commercially. These are usually made from plastic or wood and are often shaped like an animal or other objects familiar to children.

 

They sometimes also have lids to cover the sand when not in use, so that passing animals cannot contaminate the sand by urinating or defecating in it. Having lids also prevents the sand in outdoor sandpits from getting wet when it rains, although some dampness is often desirable as it helps the sand hold together. Prefabricated sandpits may also be used indoors, especially in day care facilities. Materials other than sand are also often used, such as oatmeal, which are necessarily non-toxic and light enough to easily vacuum up.

 

Sandpits can have a solid bottom or they can be built directly onto the soil. The latter allows free drainage (which is useful if the top is open) but can lead to contamination of the sand with soil if the children dig down to the ground.

 

The sand gets dirty over time and is eventually replaced. Many schools and playgrounds in North America have replaced sand around play structures with a wood chip mixture, as it is cheaper. It also prevents health risks, such as ringworm, that would potentially come from traditional sandboxes, due to other animals, such as raccoons, being able to use the sandpits, and spreading parasites.

 

 

 
From Mr. Food
 


Pushcart Onion Sauce is an easy version of the traditional topping that's served up at New York City hot dog stands. Take your taste buds to the Big Apple with the very first bite! We love our Pushcart Onion Sauce recipe because it's that all-American hot dog cart flavor from the comfort of home. You'll love it too, especially when it upgrades any cookout menu in a matter of seconds!

 

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, cut in half then into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup water

 

  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot; add onions and saute 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and tender.
     
  2. Add ketchup, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and hot pepper sauce; mix well. Stir in water and bring mixture to a boil.
     
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is heated through.

 

***This Pushcart Onion Sauce is really great spooned over cooked hot dogs, but try it with other foods, too! You'll be amazed at how fast they disappear!
 
 
 
Historically this date.......
1835 – P. T. Barnum and his circus start their first tour of the United States.

 
1886 – The U.S. President Grover Cleveland marries Frances Folsom in the White House, becoming the only president to wed in the executive mansion.

 
1896 – Guglielmo Marconi applies for a patent for his newest invention, the radio.

 
1924 – The U.S. President Calvin Coolidge signs the Indian Citizenship Act into law, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born within the territorial limits of the United States.

 
1953 – The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, who is crowned Queen of the United KingdomCanadaAustraliaNew Zealand and Her Other Realms and Territories & Head of the Commonwealth, the first major international event to be televised.

 
1997 – In Denver, ColoradoTimothy McVeigh is convicted on 15 counts of murder and conspiracy for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was executed four years later.

 
2004 – Ken Jennings begins his 74-game winning streak on the syndicated game show Jeopardy!

 
2012 – The former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the killing of demonstrators during the 2011 Egyptian revolution.

 
 
 
And births this date include...
 
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1904 – Johnny Weissmuller, Romanian-American swimmer and actor (d. 1984)
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1937 – Sally Kellerman, American actress and singer (d.2022)
 

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1938 – Ron Ely, American actor
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1941 – Stacy Keach, American actor and producer
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1944 – Marvin Hamlisch, American composer and conductor (d. 2012)
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1948 – Jerry Mathers, American actor and director
(I met him once at the Pomona Gun Show. Adam Henry! So in love with himself!)
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1955 – Dana Carvey, American comedian, actor, and singer
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All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Wednesday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

 
Everyone is sure to enjoy marking National Leave the Office Early Day on their calendar. Observed each year on June 2nd (unless June 2nd falls on a weekend, at which time it would be acknowledged on the closest working day) the observance is an incentive to many who often work more than 40 hours each week.
About a third of Americans work more than 40 hours per week. Some work even more than that. Those who are self-employed or who work two jobs, likely work 60-80 hours per week. Those types of hours don’t leave much for family, self-care, or home maintenance. Stress piles up and so do the phone calls from mom, the grandkids, and maybe the gym wondering where you’ve been. Maybe your best pals want to meet for a drink but you’ve been stuck behind a desk or on the road working.
This holiday reminds you to take a little time for yourself every once in a while.

HOW TO OBSERVE

On this day, upon completion of all the necessary day’s work and the needed approval, it is suggested that you can then leave work early to enjoy the rest of the day with fun activities of your choosing. 

NATIONAL LEAVE THE OFFICE EARLY DAY HISTORY

Employee Productivity Specialist, Laura Stack, created National Leave The Office Early Day as a reminder to employees to take time for themselves.