Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Raven vs Crow ~ Creamy Italian Dressing ~ Armed Forces Day ~ National Rescue Dog Day

  

Good 55º clear morning. 

 

 

Yesterday we topped at 95º.

 

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

Interesting

How do you tell a Raven from a Crow?

 

 

Here is the site. Thought it would be easier for you to click on it then me copying it all .....

https://www.audubon.org/news/how-tell-raven-crow?ms=digital-eng-email-ea-series-engagement_raven-crow-new_custom&utm_source=ea&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=engagement_raven-crow-new&utm_content=custom

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Do you love the creamy Italian dressing served at your favorite Italian restaurant? With our recipe for Famous Creamy Italian Dressing you can easily make your own fresh-tasting, homemade version of that salad dressing!

 

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

 

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients; blend until smooth.
    
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

 

 

Historically this date......

1862 – U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signs the Homestead Act into law.

 

1873 – Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive a U.S. patent for blue jeans with copper rivets.

 

 

1927 – At 07:52 Charles Lindbergh takes off from Roosevelt Field in Long Island, New York, on the world's first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. He touched down at Le Bourget Field in Paris at 22:22 the next day.

 

1932 – Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland to begin the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean by a female pilot, landing in Ireland the next day.

 

2012 – At least 27 people are killed and 50 others injured when a 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Italy.

 

2013 – An EF5 tornado strikes the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, killing 24 people and injuring 377 others.

 

 

 

And births this date include....

1768 – Dolley Madison, First Lady of the United States (d. 1849)

 

 

1818 – William Fargo, American pioneer expressman, co-founder of Wells, Fargo & Co. (d. 1881)

 

 

1908 – James Stewart, American actor (d. 1997)

 

 

 

 

1919 – George Gobel, American comedian (d. 1991)

 

 

 

1936 – Anthony Zerbe, American actor

 

 

1946 – Cher, American singer & actress

 

 

 

 

1958 – Ron Reagan, American talk show host

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Armed Forces Day is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve the United States Armed Forces.  Armed Forces Day, which is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, is part of Armed Forces Week.

HISTORY

It was with the idea for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country that President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish this single holiday. The one-day celebration then stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.  It was on August 31, 1949, that Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force Days.

Parades, open houses, receptions and air shows were held to celebrate the first  Armed  Forces  Day held on May 20, 1950.

• 1962 – President John F. Kennedy established Armed Forces Day as an official holiday.
• The United States longest running city-sponsored Armed Forces Day Parade is held in Bremerton, Washington.
• 2012 – Bremerton celebrated the 64th year of the Armed Forces Day Parade.

And it's also...............

 

 

On May 20th, National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life.

According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these abandoned and abused animals find their way to a shelter, each one needs a forever home and their potential is limitless. They’re rescue dogs.

No matter their size, color, or breed, dogs will find a way to nuzzle, fetch, or beg their way into your heart. You’ll find it hard not to scratch one behind the ear.

Rescue dogs often overcome extreme obstacles and yet provide comfort, security, and friendship as family pets. But, rescue dogs are capable of much more. With training, they contribute to the independence of people with disabilities as service animals and give comfort to the elderly. In these circumstances, they become our eyes, ears, or legs as well as our best friend.

Rescue dogs provide a variety of therapeutic benefits. Children, teens, and adults with autism may benefit from services provided by trained rescue dogs. As emotional support companions, rescue dogs help to relieve anxiety, depression, and PTSD among the military or those who suffer from mental illness.

They make excellent teachers, too. Rescue dogs show children about caring and kindness. Rescue dogs can even be trained to rescue us from dangerous situations or help to investigate the cause of a fire.

When it comes to four-legged friends, they improve the human condition by leaps and bounds, barks, and yips. It’s hard to imagine a more helpful, worthy companion. Give them a treat!

HOW TO OBSERVE

Get involved in the lives of rescue dogs. There are a variety of ways to share the puppy love.

• Volunteer at your local shelter. Taking dogs for walks, grooming, and giving them plenty of affection improves their socialization.
• Shelters always need donations. Financial donations are always welcome. Most shelters have a list of constant needs, such as blankets, bleach, toys, treats, and leashes.
• If there is room in your life for a rescue dog, consider adoption and giving one a forever home.
• Consider fostering. Many dogs abandoned to shelters require some medical care or rehabilitation in a home setting before an adoption can take place.
• Remember to spay and neuter your pets. Overpopulation is the number one reason shelters exist.

Is there a rescue dog in your life? Share your rescue dog stories and use #NationalRescueDogDay on social media.

NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY HISTORY

Tails That Teach founded National Rescue Dog Day on May 20 to honor the inspiring ways rescue dogs become apart of the human family and increase awareness about the number of dogs in shelters. Given a chance, they would fill their forever homes with unconditional love and unabandoned joy with every belly rub.

Lisa Wiehebrink, author and founder of Tails That Teach, wrote Love Me Gently; A Kid’s Guide for Man’s Best Friend, inspired by Cooper, her rescue dog from a Los Angeles shelter.

The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Rescue Dog Day to be observed annually beginning in 2018.