Ice ~ Football ~ Surprise for Bill & Dan ~ Skeptic Day

Good 26º morning. FROZEN SOLID!

Wow, yesterday's football was exciting!

Rooting for the Broncos but sadly they lost to the Raunchy Ravens 38-35! THEN...... SF 49ers romped on the GB Packers (boo hoo Aaron!) 45-31! Amazing. Jeannie was a happy camper!!! That new guy, Kaepernick, is something else.

SO.... today the Seattle Seabirds <g>

are playing the Atlantean Falcons

10am Pacific time. Birds of prey.... should be good game!

THEN ... my Patriots

take on those Texans

 
at 1:30 Pacific time. Both are 12-4 for the season. Gonna be a nail-biter!

Leave it to Ike Saben to find this funny about "look at my new dog" !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wzdi-yiEh0

You will laugh and relate to this if you ever had a baby boy child!

So, there .... 'that's what I'm talkin' about' !!

Historically this date....

1822 – The design of the Greek flag is adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus.

1968 – Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom Prison

1993 – Space Shuttle program: Endeavour heads for space for the third time as STS-54 launches from the Kennedy Space Center.

2001 – An earthquake hits El Salvador, killing more than 800

2012 – The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy. There are 32 deaths (and a few people still missing) amongst the 4232 passengers and crew.

 And births this date include....

1919 – Robert Stack, American actor (d. 2003)

1931 – Charles Nelson Reilly, American actor (d. 2007)

1934 – Rip Taylor, American actor

 

1943 – Richard Moll, American actor

1961 – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, American actress

1962 – Trace Adkins, American country music singer-songwriter

1966 – Patrick Dempsey, American actor

With first wife (what a geeky looking guy!), Gray's Anatomy, and with wife now....

Yesterday afternoon was a surprise birthday celebration for two friends, Bill Patterson and his pal Dan Knapp. Both are having birthdays this month. We all met at the Elk's lodge. Those of us with conspicuous cars parked in front of the building so they wouldn't be spotted in the parking lot. It worked. They were surprised! Food was good (baby meatballs in gravy, chicken wings, deli plate with cheeses and meats, bread, veggies and dip, olives and pickles, grapes.

 

Jeannie and Donna had this cake made. It was GOOD with a jelly center. OMG. (Albertson's bakery)

The cake cutting went well, especially since it was done by the 'un-cake-cutter' Bill.

Here is Jeannie, Dan, Bill, and Donna (looking surprised!) 'Oh Sue and her camera!' LOL.
 

Came home, got snuggy in my chair with a cat on my lap and had 'facetime' on my iPad with my Kristen. She was in her kitchen making pizza. I LOVE that iPad and the fun of seeing my girl when I'm talking to her!!! Bri on the other hand had a touch of stomach flu, but Jen said he's feeling better. :o( One of the drawbacks to working with the public and/or having school age children! You get everything! Hope today is good for you Bri!!! xo

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Football Sunday. Ciao.
As for the blog, it's acting up again and the photos won't go where they are supposed to. The type is jumping. I am so irritated! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......

xo Sue Mom Bobo

January 13th

International Skeptics Day

 

By definition, a skeptic is a person who questions or doubts facts and theories. He, or she, is a mis-believer. A skeptic does not accept the "Given". If you are inclined to doubt things that you see or hear, then International Skeptics Day is for you. If you practice a little, I'm sure we can make a good skeptic out of you. Go ahead, give it a try. And, what better day to practice skepticism, than International Skeptics Day?

28º ~ Muslim Donations ~ Farro With Vegetables ~ The Bruise ~ Earrings

Good 28º very burrrrrr morning. Today is just supposed to stay cold. Maybe warming to the low 30ºs. Thank goodness for long underwear and heated car seats!

Quite a storm up this way yesterday. Lots of ice.... Here is our summit... it's lonely...no traffic. I also heard the Grapevine was closed and lots of folks stranded....

 

 

 

A real chuckle from my friend Ann Ramirez....

Not for children. No real language, but they might be asking you why your are laughing so hard.

http://youtu.be/vhnLk3TJWFY

Historically this date....

1915 – The United States House of Representatives rejects a proposal to give women the right to vote.

......Arrogant Adam Henrys!!!

1926 – Original Sam 'n' Henry aired on Chicago radio later renamed Amos 'n' Andy in 1928.

1932 – Hattie W. Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the United States Senate. So there!

1991 – Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait.

2010 – The 2010 Haiti earthquake occurs killing an estimated 316,000 and destroying the majority of the capital Port-au-Prince.

And births this date include....

1737 – John Hancock, American merchant, statesman, & Founding Father; 4th & 13th President of the Continental Congress; and 1st & 3rd Governor of Massachusetts (d. 1793)

1876 – Jack London, American author (d. 1916)

Short but interesting life!

1905 – Tex Ritter, American country singer and actor (d. 1974)

1923 – Ira Hayes, US Marine (d. 1955)

Ira was a true hero. For all of you Jar Heads out there, I found this neat site, takes a few to load, filled with USMC heroes...old and modern day. Great site! Awesome photos. Semper Fi.

http://www.ar15armory.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php?t70438.html

1951 – Kirstie Alley, American actress

I miss Cheers!

Dinner was good. I cooked the Farro in the rice cooker. Then I sauteéd some broccoli, red bell pepper, mushrooms, chopped red onion, and garlic in my infused olive oil. The Ferro comes out very creamy, like risotto. I topped the Farro with the veggies. GOOD!!!

 

 

Had a snuggy fire. Chatted with Jeannie, Linda, & Patty. Watched Blue Bloods with a cat on my lap. (Harley) The Bruise was in and out all day but slept all night next to me... First picture.. he is wary of having the camera in his face! You can see the size of his polydactyl paws!

 

All I know. Made earrings yesterday.... Patty wanted some..  

Need to do laundry today..... Happy Saturday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

January 12th.

National Pharmacist Day

Infused EVOO ~ Lemon Pepper Salt ~ Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas ~ Snow in LA ~ Smoking ~ Farro ~ Hot Toddy

Good 33º cloudy gloomy morning.

Snow yesterday when I got up. Then it sprinkled on and off until the big flakes (no, not you, C.) started coming down....

It lasted a bit and then it all disappeared with the 39º heat wave!

I infused some light olive oil with garlic, red onion, Sonoma pepper, red pepper flakes and added in some of the new lemony pepper seasoning salt I found at Costco. Reallllllly good! I like the olive oil on everything, for cooking, and especially for dipping bread! Makes great salad dressing with a little lemon juice and mayo. Good on steamed veggies. I keep it in wine bottles with easy pour top.

Lunch was a spinach smoothie.... this is a HUGE bag of spinach! Got it at Costco. I add in carrots and chicken broth. Today I'll add in some flat leaf parsley and maybe some broccoli too. Tasty!

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Ok, now who doesn't like enchiladas? How about the easiest ones ever?

Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast (I use boneless skinless thighs)

1 (19-ounce) can red enchilada sauce

2 chicken bouillon cubes

Zest of 1/2 a lime

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1 (15-ounce) can refried beans or black beans, warmed

8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken, enchilada sauce, bouillon cubes, lime zest, and cumin; cook on low about 4 hours. Shred chicken and mix into the sauce.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. Place beans in the middle of a tortilla, then add the chicken mixture. Fold and place into casserole dish. Repeat process until you've filled the desired number of tortillas.
4. Pour the remaining sauce and chicken mixture over the enchiladas.Top with cheese and bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 4 hours 15 min

Serves: 8

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Sent to me by Joe Kirk. Subject line was "Texas follows NY lead releasing map of gun owners". OMG. NO! ......... (LOL. Washington... Dems.... figure it out. Put on your big boy panties and live with the fact you are not taking away our guns!)

Historically this date......

1693 – Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, Italy. A powerful earthquake destroys parts of Sicily and Malta.

1922 – First use of insulin to treat diabetes in a human patient.

1949 – First recorded case of snowfall in Los Angeles, California.

I remember it. Fascinating to me. Christmas tree out in the backyard covered in snow. Neighbor boy, Matthew, threw a snowball at me. I cried! He was several years older, I was just four years old.

 

 

1964 – Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States saying that smoking may be hazardous to health, sparking national and worldwide anti-smoking efforts.

...............all right, friends of mine, you have known for nearly 50 years that smoking is BAD FOR YOU and yet you continue to smoke with every excuse in the book! SHAME ON YOU! Not only are your risk factors up for dying but you smell bad! Really.

 

And births this date include....

1946 – Naomi Judd, American singer (The Judds)

 

... and some other people of which I didn't know who in the heqq they are!

Today I have to make some earrings as requested by my pal Patty, get a gift wrapped and sent for my granddaughter Alex (will show you later) and decide what to cook today. I got a new grain at Costco, it's called Farro.

Because Farro contains a starch similar to that found in Arborio rice, it behaves much like risotto, releasing a creamy, binding liquid when cooked. But unlike risotto, Farro doesn't become gummy; instead, it retains its tender, distinct bite, even if it sits awhile after cooking.

Click here: Farro, Italy's Rustic Staple: The Little Grain That Could - New York Times

Have a great TGIF! Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

January 11th

Hot Toddy Day

1-2 T. honey

¾ glass of brewed tea (or you can use hot apple juice/cider)

2 shots Brandy

squeeze of lemon juice

cinnamon stick and a couple whole cloves (your choice)

1 slice lemon for garnish

Brew tea and fill glass ¾ full. Mix in honey, Brandy shots, add lemon. Add cinnamon stick, cloves and lemon slice and enjoy. *Supposedly cures colds (ha, but makes the cold more bearable!)