Peace Officer's Memorial Day ~ Baked Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo ~ Amish Butter

Good 48º cloudy morning.

The predicted rain for yesterday never appeared. But, they got quite a rain storm in So. Cal!!! So today.... radar is heading south and east....

 

Today is Peace Officer's Memorial Day

God Bless them all for the job they do and for the lack of respect they get from so many government officials! (Clintoon's and OVamit's to name a few!!!!!)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Officers_Memorial_Day

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Los_Angeles_County_Sheriff's_Department_officers_killed_in_the_line_of_duty

 

Raul Gama you are still missed! RIP my friend.

 

 

 

Yesterday I pulled some weeds and the back started screamin' so I came in and cleaned out a kitchen cupboard. Got rid of stuff that had been in there wayyyyy too long. Also, since I don't use coffee beans anymore I found the perfect person to give them to... Leah! I gave her my bean grinder a couple months ago.

 

 

 

 

Historically this date...

1905 – Las Vegas, Nevada, is founded when 110 acres (0.45 km), in what later would become downtown, are auctioned off.

1928 – Mickey Mouse premiered in his first cartoon, Plane Crazy

1940 – McDonald's opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, California.

1969 – People's Park: California Governor Ronald Reagan has an impromptu student park owned by University of California at Berkeley fenced off from student anti-war protestors, sparking a riot called Bloody Thursday.

1970 – President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington the first female United States Army Generals.

2010 – Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.

... just amazing at 16 years of age!

And births this date include...

1895 – Prescott Bush, American banker, politician and member of the Bush family (d. 1972) (GHW's dad)

1936 – Anna Maria Alberghetti, Italian-born actress

1937 – Trini López, American musician

 

1941 – K. T. Oslin, American musician

 

1955 – Lee Horsley, American actor

 

 

This is a quick and easy casserole dinner...

Baked Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 

24 oz fettuccine pasta

2 T olive oil

2# uncooked chicken breast cut into chunks

1 bag frozen peas (or if you don't like peas, use green beans... or whatever!)

2 (16 oz) jars Alfredo sauce

2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

salt and pepper

 

Preheat oven to 350º. Cook pasta. Drain and return to pot. In skillet heat olive oil, add chicken, season with salt and pepper. Cook 7-8 minutes until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add chicken to pasta, add peas, mix with remaining ingredients. Pour into ungreased 13x9 baking dish. Spread evenly  and bake 18-20 minutes until cheese has melted.

(For me, I cut this recipe in half and use a 9x9 pan.)

 

The butter PJ brought over that Patty gave me is Amish Roll Butter. It's made in Wisconsin by Alcan Creamery

http://dairywisconsin.com/

It's good and tastes 'lighter' than regular butter....

Patty got it at Food 4 Less, but I saw where Albertson's (Haggan) is selling it and also Amazon.

 

I hate it that my favorite TV shows are going on summer hiatus (Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Blue Bloods)... Now it's reruns and reruns. Boring..................... Hope there are some good Hallmark movies. Tried to watch one last night... 'They Way You Are' with Candace Cameron (sister of Kirk). BORRRRRING...................................... Turned it off after the first 15 minutes. Watched Cops.

 

All I know. Nuff said. Happy TGIF. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

May 15th

Peace Officer's Memorial Day

Police Officer's Memorial Day honors and remembers police officers who gave their lives while on duty.

Police officers protect us 24/7 every day of the year. It's a sometimes dangerous job. They know they are putting their lives at risk to make and keep us safe. Police officers know the risks, and accept them. Sometimes, they pay the ultimate price.

Please show our respect and appreciation for police officers everywhere...today....and everyday.

Ways to participate in this day:

• Show appreciation for police officers.
• Make a donation to a police officer fund or memorial
• Participate in activities honoring officers who have died on duty.
•  Better still, create a memorial event, if there isn't one in your area.
• Thank your police officers for a job well done.

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Origin of Police Officer's Memorial Day:

Police Officer's Memorial Day was created and established as May 15th by an Act of Congress.

 

More Rain? ~ Throw Back Thursday ~ Bullshillary Campaign Video ~ Beef Rice Casserole ~ Crab Cakes Dinner ~ SWAT Chicken Dance

Good 47º cloudy morning. Possibility of rain... some radar..

 

 

Happy Throw Back Thursday... a picture from back in November 1975 ... Steve (LASD ret) and Barbara Voors wedding... The groom and the groomsmen.....

Handsome guys!  Dave Zak (Barb's brother), Jerry Maxwell (LASD d.2007... look how CUTE he was!), Steve (LASD.. what a moustache!!!!), David Voors (Steve's brother d.1982), and Rich Groller (LAPD)

 

Here is a campaign video you must watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TfG0bSK6fH4

 

Yesterday I was working on a bunch of stuff at my desk. Trying to straighten out things and pay bills. UGH. Mike called and was on his way in from Medford and said he could stop and weed-eat, stack wood for me for a couple of hours. YEAH, have fire wood on the porch now! Got cold yesterday afternoon so it was time for a fire in the wood stove. Nice!

 

PJ stopped by with some "Amish butter" that Patty left with her for me and some of Cliff's smoked pork. YUMMMO!!

 

How about a quick easy casserole for dinner tonight...

Beef Rice Casserole

 

1 # lean ground beef

1 (6oz) package quick cooking wild rice mix

1 (11 oz) can condensed tomato soup

1/4 c milk

1 (8 oz) pkg frozen mixed vegetables

1/4 c black olives chopped

1 c mozzarella cheese shredded

Preheat oven to 350º. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray. In large skillet over med heat cook beef for 8-10 minutes, until brown. Drain meat. Make rice. Stir rice mixture, soup, and milk into beef. Spoon into casserole dish and mix with remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered 8-10 minutes until cheese melts.

 

 

Historically this date...

1939 – Lina Medina becomes the youngest confirmed mother in medical history at the age of five.

          ...........WHAT? So so wrong on so many levels.

1948 – Israel is declared to be an independent state and a provisional government is established. Immediately after the declaration, Israel is attacked by the neighboring Arab states, triggering the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

1961 – American civil rights movement: The Freedom Riders bus is fire-bombed nearAnniston, Alabama, and the civil rights protesters are beaten by an angry mob.

1973 – Skylab, the United States' first space station, is launched.

 

And births this date include...

1936 – Bobby Darin, American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 1973)

 

 

1944 – George Lucas, American director

 

1984 – Mark Zuckerberg, American computer programmer and internet entrepreneur, co-founder of Facebook

 

Dinner was crab cakes (from Safeway) and salad... red bell pepper, celery, baby spinach, grape tomatoes.

I baked the crab cakes and topped them with some French Aioli Mayonnaise (Harry & David) .. which is garlic flavored mayo. I drizzled some Fresh Basil olive oil on the salad and a pinch of sea salt. OMGOOOOOOD!!!

 

All I know. Nuff said. Happy TBT. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

May 14th

National Chicken Dance Day

LOL.... a SWAT team does the dance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsgK5yzrWWk

Rain ~ Larry & Karen ~ Soothing Video ~ Limericks ~ Bruiser ~ Balloon ~ Frogs

Good 45º cloudy damp morning. Yesterday's rain was almost 1/4".

This is going around and I've gotten it from several folks. I LIKE it!!!

Yesterday friends Larry Tomes (LASD ret) and his bride Karen were going to be here in the early afternoon for a lunch at Tap Rock. They are on their way to Washington. Unfortunately they were going to make a pass through Crater Lake, but it was snowing up there and required chains. Detouring that, they called from Ashland and said they had breakfast not too long before that and thought lunch at this early hour was not good and wondered if I minded they kept on their long trek north. Of course not, they have a long drive ahead of them. Safe travels guys. Will catch up with you another time!

This is something very soothing... to alleviate the stress of your day... from my high school pal Mary (Fancher) Zavala...

http://hytaipan.home.comcast.net/~hytaipan/media/serenity2.html

Ok, the limericks Tuesday fostered the following ...

From Dan P:

There once was a man from Peru

Who thought limericks should end at line two

So I sent him the following:

There was a retired deputy named Dan

He was a displaced Scotsman from his clan

He liked to wear his kilt

Carrying a gun in his pouch gave him no guilt

Because we all know he's the MAN!

From Brooklyn Vivia:

There once was a nut named Sue,

Who always knew what to do.

She’d do it every day and

In the right way.

Because that’s the only way

         She knew

Dave was going to come up yesterday and fix the flat on his tractor, but it was pouring by the time he got off work. Tractor may sit up there in my pasture for awhile if this rain keeps up!

Historically this date...

1913 – Igor Sikorsky becomes the first man to pilot a four-engine aircraft.

1994 – Johnny Carson makes his last television appearance on Late Show with David Letterman.

I sure miss Johnny! Can't stand that white sock wearin' dork liberal OVamit lovin' Letterman!

Three special people passed away on this date... Patty's brother Hal, Sandy's mom Lee, and Mike's dad Tom. All are so missed. RIP.

And births this date include...

1588 – Ole Worm, Danish physician (d. 1654)

  He had 3 sons, one was 'Inch', 'Tape', and one was 'Wiggle'.

1904 – Louis Duffus, South African cricketer (d. 1984)

   He had 1 son, 'Big'.

1922 – Beatrice Arthur, American actress (d. 2009)

 

  

1941 – Ritchie Valens, American singer (d. 1959)

 

1950 – Stevie Wonder, American singer and musician

1961 – Dennis Rodman, American basketball player, wrestler, and actor AND FREEKING WEIRDO!

 

I can certainly understand why all 3 of his wives divorced him, but what I don't understand is why they married the creep in the first place! Money? Fame?

Just about 3 o'clock the rains started. Sometimes pretty hard.

The Bruise was in Dude's bed watching it on the porch! 

Dude was inside on his couch, watching out the glass door..... 

Later I looked out and saw something shiny up next to the fence. Remember when Mike saw a mylar balloon up in a tree???  Well, it's down...

I guess Yellins, Pattersons, and Corsos went to Jacksonville to the Schoolhouse Brewhouse to celebrate Dee's birthday yesterday. I had that thing with Larry & Karen that didn't work out and then Dave was supposed to be up here after 5 so I couldn't go. Will have to find out if that German Restaurant is good. http://www.fraukemmling.com/

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Hump Day. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

May 13th

National Frog Jumping Day

                                      This guy has the right idea!

http://petinthepocket.com/news/2009/05/12/may-13-frog-jumping-day