Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Empire State Building ~ Miracle Pasta ~ Lee Taylor ~ Olga Duran ~ Chuck Kuehl ~ Singles Awareness Day

  

Good 41º morning. Rain predicted. 

 

 

Yesterday we had lots of rain and we topped at 47º.

 

 

Picture of the Day😁

 

 

Interesting about the Empire State Building....

 

The Empire State Building, one of the most iconic landmarks in New York City, stands tall and proud at the heart of Manhattan. Its towering presence serves as a beacon at the intersection of two legendary streets in Midtown Manhattan. This Art Deco-style building stands at the corner of 34th Street, renowned for its shopping scene, and Fifth Avenue, globally recognized as a pinnacle of luxury and opulence. Rising 1,454 feet above the bustling streets below, the Empire State Building offers breathtaking panoramic views of the entire metropolis.

 

 

The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and built from 1930 to 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of the state of New York. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet and stands a total of 1,454 feet tall, including its antenna. The Empire State Building was the world's tallest building until the first tower of the World Trade Center was topped out in 1970; following the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Empire State Building was New York City's tallest building until it was surpassed in 2012 by One World Trade Center. As of 2022, the building is the seventh-tallest building in New York City, the ninth-tallest completed skyscraper in the United States, and the 54th-tallest in the world.

 

The site of the Empire State Building, in Midtown South on the west side of Fifth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Streets, was developed in 1893 as the Waldorf–Astoria Hotel. In 1929, Empire State Inc. acquired the site and devised plans for a skyscraper there. The design for the Empire State Building was changed fifteen times until it was ensured to be the world's tallest building. Construction started on March 17, 1930, and the building opened thirteen and a half months afterward on May 1, 1931. Despite favorable publicity related to the building's construction, because of the Great Depression and World War II, its owners did not make a profit until the early 1950s.

 

The building's Art Deco architecture, height, and observation decks have made it a popular attraction. Around four million tourists from around the world annually visit the building's 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories; an additional indoor observatory on the 80th floor opened in 2019. The Empire State Building is an international cultural icon: it has been featured in more than 250 television series and films since the film King Kong was released in 1933. The building's size has become the global standard of reference to describe the height and length of other structures. A symbol of New York City, the building has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. It was ranked first on the American Institute of Architects' List of America's Favorite Architecture in 2007. Additionally, the Empire State Building and its ground-floor interior were designated city landmarks by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1980, and were added to the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

 

Architecture

The Empire State Building was designed by Shreve, Lamb and Harmon in the Art Deco style. The Empire State Building is 1,250 ft  tall to its 102nd floor, or 1,453 feet 8+9⁄16 inches including its 203-foot pinnacle. It was the first building in the world to be more than 100 stories tall, though only the lowest 86 stories are usable. The first through 85th floors contain 2.158 million square feet of commercial and office space, while the 86th floor contains an observatory. The remaining 16 stories are part of the spire, which is capped by an observatory on the 102nd floor; the spire does not contain any intermediate levels and is used mostly for mechanical purposes. Atop the 102nd story is the 203 ft pinnacle, much of which is covered by broadcast antennas, and surmounted with a lightning rod.

 

^{If you want to read a whole lot more, go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Building}

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

SERVES

4

COOK TIME

20 Min

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.

 

Three friends are celebrating their birthdays today.... Lee Taylor (aka Tiffany!) (LASD ret). HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE!! xo

 

and....... Olga Duran (wife of infamous LASD ret. Lt. Jimmy) is celebrating... HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLGA!! xo

and last but not least, Chuck Kuehl (son of my pal Patty and with is bride Linda in the photo) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK!! xo

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1954 – Canada and the United States agree to construct the Distant Early Warning Line, a system of radar stations in the far northern Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska.

 

1965 – A new red-and-white maple leaf design is adopted as the flag of Canada, replacing the old Canadian Red Ensign banner.

 

1989 – Soviet Union invasion of Afghanistan: The Soviet Union officially announces that all of its troops have left Afghanistan.

 

 

 

And births this date include...

1907 – Cesar Romero, American actor (d. 1994)

 

 

1927 – Harvey Korman, American actor and comedian (d. 2008)

 

1947 – Rusty Hamer, American actor (d. 1990)

 

1948 – Ron Cey, American baseball player

 

 

1951 – Jane Seymour, English actress

 

1964 – Chris Farley, American actor and comedian (d. 1997)

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

On February 15th, Singles Awareness Day reminds us that there’s nothing wrong with being single. In fact, the day after Valentine’s Day points out all the ways that singledom benefits our communities and more.

 

There are several benefits to being unattached. Singles can come and go as they please with no regard to a partner’s schedule, wants or needs. Career opportunity?  A single doesn’t need to consult a spouse before accepting an offer. It’s also easier for a single to keep up healthy habits. There isn’t anyone to sabotage their efforts to work out and eat healthily. Singles also tend to be more self-reliant and involved in their communities.

 

Singles come in all ages, too. Whether they’re single by choice or happenstance, recently single or pursuing singledom for the long haul, they tend to lead independent lives. However, that doesn’t mean they are alone. Singles may be raising a child or grandchild. They may be caring for a parent or sibling.

 

Despite the images of a spinster, a partying bachelor, a single’s lifestyle can take on quite a different look. They may take on many roles from a professional to a community leader, caregiver, and volunteer.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE

• Celebrate your singleness.
• Join other singles for coffee, dinner, or other events.
• If you aren’t single, don’t overlook the singles in your life. Include them in your activities. They may not be seeking a life partner, but they do like to be included.
• • Recognize the contributions singles make in the organizations, communities, and schools around you. 
  • Read books like How to be Single and Happy by Jennifer L Taitz or Single on Purpose by John Kim.
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  SINGLES AWARENESS DAY HISTORY

• Our research has found that Singles Awareness Day has been around since 1999. In a blog post dated February 11, 2005, Mississippi State University student, Dustin Barnes lays claim to the creation of the day. According to his article, Barnes and his high school friends invented it “back in the day.” The earliest record we could find of the day in print is 1999. Another celebration has been taking place in the United Kingdom for
• some time. Some of the articles we found references to the celebration in the UK while others make no reference at all. Whether the observance was created in the US or crossed the pond and grew from there, we can’t be sure.

 

Singles FAQ

Q. Is this day just for single people?
A. No. It’s also a day for those in relationships to recognize their friends who are single. Sometimes people who are single choose to be single. Other times, it’s the circumstance. Either way, there’s nothing wrong with being single.

Q. I’m single and I love it. How can I get my friends to stop setting me up on dates?
A. First, have you told your friends that you’re happy being single? If not, tell them. Secondly, tell them WHY you’re happy being single. It may be the freedom to travel, the ability to put work first, or just a general feeling of being fulfilled and happy. Whatever the reason, express it to your friends. They are your friends after all. Finally, if they still continue to set you up on dates, flat out refuse to meet this new person. They will eventually get the message. 

Q. I’m single but I really wish I wasn’t. How do I meet someone who has similar interests?
A. There are several ways to meet new people. Some of them work best if you go into it interested in the experience more than meeting someone. Try these:

• Take a class. It may be art, cooking, woodworking, dog training, or any variety of things. 
• Volunteer. When you volunteer for a cause you feel strongly about you are bound to meet people with similar interests.
• Attend to your spiritual nature. Whether it’s through a church, meditation class, or a retreat, you will expand your circle spiritually.
• Travel. Yes, travel alone or with other friends. You might meet someone who loves to travel, too. 
• Ask your friends about their other single friends. Our friends may be terrible match-makers, but this does allow you to meet new people. 
• Host a party. Invite friends to bring other singles.
• Try speed dating or a dating app.