Sky ~ Buck/Doe/Fawns ~ Picture of the Day ~ Arctic Circle ~ Two Breakfast In A Mug Recipes ~ Patty Kuehl ~ Bruiser ~ National Aviation Day

Good 49º hazy morning.

 

 

Yesterday the sky was BLUE!!! I went out to take a picture.... 

 

And over by the burn pile was a momma deer, two of her babies, and a buck. Unfortunately the buck (big antlers!) was walking away, so not a good photo...

 

But momma and her babies were enjoying eating the tree and grapevine cuttings.....

 

By afternoon the haze/smoke came back a little and we heated to 96º.

 

 

Picture of the Day

Restroom view from school in Iceland

 

 

 

Interesting .....

 

The Arctic Circle is the most northerly of the five major circles of latitude as shown on maps of Earth. It marks the northernmost point at which the noon sun is just visible on the December solstice and the southernmost point at which the midnight sun is just visible on the June solstice. The region north of this circle is known as the Arctic, and the zone just to the south is called the Northern Temperate Zone.

As seen from the Arctic, the Sun is above the horizon for 24 continuous hours at least once per year (and therefore visible at midnight) and below the horizon for 24 continuous hours at least once per year (and therefore not visible at noon). This is also true in the Antarctic region, south of the equivalent Antarctic Circle.

The position of the Arctic Circle is not fixed; as of 11 August 2018, it runs 66°33′47.3″ north of the Equator.^[1] Its latitude depends on the Earth's axial tilt, which fluctuates within a margin of 2° over a 40,000-year period, due to tidal forces resulting from the orbit of the Moon.^[2] Consequently, the Arctic Circle is currently drifting northwards at a speed of about 15 metres (49 feet) per year.

Only four million people live north of the Arctic Circle due to the severe climate; nonetheless, some areas have been settled for thousands of years by indigenous peoples, who today make up 10% of the region's population.^[6] Tens of thousands of years ago, waves of people migrated from eastern Siberia across the Bering Strait into North America to settle.

The largest communities north of the Arctic Circle are situated in Russia, Norway and Sweden: Murmansk (population 307,257), Norilsk (175,365), Tromsø (71,295), Vorkuta (59,231) and Kiruna(18,148). Rovaniemi (61,329) in Finland is the largest settlement in the immediate vicinity of the Arctic Circle, lying 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the line.

In contrast, the largest North American community north of the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut (Greenland), has approximately 5,000 inhabitants. Of the Canadian and United States Arctic communities, Barrow, Alaska is the largest settlement with about 4,000 inhabitants.

 

 

These two recipes from Mr. Food...

No need to skip breakfast with this quick and easy recipe for Coffee Cup Scramble. It cooks up fast in the microwave for a healthy way to start your day

 

• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Coat a 12-ounce microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray. Add eggs and milk; beat until blended.
    
2. Microwave 45 seconds at high power; stir. Microwave 30 to 45 seconds more, or until eggs are almost set (see Note).
    
3. Top with cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

And here's another variation.....

 

 

Life gets busy and sometimes, that means we need quick breakfast ideas we can take on-the go. Well, it doesn't get much quicker than our Breakfast in a Mug recipe. You can make this in the microwave in less than 5 minutes. Wanna know the best part? You can grab the mug and go! No more excuses to skip the most important meal of the day.

 

• 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen shredded hash browns (thaw, if frozen)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 frozen precooked turkey sausage link, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, thawed
• 2 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

1. Coat a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug with cooking spray.
    
2. Add hash browns and microwave on high 1 minute. Add eggs, water, sausage, and 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese; stir until well combined. 
    
3. Microwave on high 60 seconds; stir.
    
4. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and continue to microwave 15 to 30 seconds longer or until eggs are set. Careful, this will be piping hot.

 

 

 

 

Special birthday today... my pal Patty Kuehl is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLFRIEND!!!

 

She's just a youngster at 85!

 

 

Historically this date.......

 

1895 – American Frontier murderer and outlaw, John Wesley Hardin, is killed by an off-duty policeman in a saloon in El Paso, Texas.

 

1944 – World War II: Liberation of Paris – Paris, France rises against German occupation with the help of Allied troops.

 

1953 – Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

 

1989 – Several hundred East Germans cross the frontier between Hungary and Austriaduring the Pan-European Picnic, part of the events which began the process of the Fall of the Berlin Wall.

 

2010 – Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, with the last of the United States brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait.

 

 

And births this date include.....

1931 – Willie Shoemaker, American jockey (d. 2003)

LOL, Willie and Wilt~!

Willie lived on Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia, across from the Santa Anita Race Track. He had a wife, tall blonde, that looked as tall as Wilt when she stood next to Willie!

 

1940 – Jill St. John, American actress

 

 

 

1946 – Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States

.....YUCK!

 

1948 – Gerald McRaney, American actor

 

 

 

1963 – John Stamos, American actor

 

 

1965 – Kyra Sedgwick, American actress

 

 

1969 – Matthew Perry, American actor

... here we go again, can't afford a comb?

 

For lunch yesterday I had some Quinoa/Kale cakes.

 

I thought they'd be good with a little side of mayonnaise (BF Mayo is my fav). Well, the cakes were icky, the mayo helped. I am fond of quinoa but not kale. When I was done I set the dish up on my printer and then Bruiser came in from outside. Usually he likes the juice from a can of salmon, tuna, or chicken, but not much else besides his food. He always wants to smell what I have .... Anyway, he jumped up on the printer and gobbled down the leftover mayonnaise! I was surprised!

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo 

National Aviation Day is observed each year on August 19th.  This day is dedicated by Presidential Proclamation to those who helped pioneer aviation in the United States.

Two American inventors and aviation pioneers, the Wright brothers are credited with inventing and building the world’s first successful airplane and making the first controlled powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903..

HISTORY

Established in 1939 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, this holiday was issued a presidential proclamation designating the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday to be National Aviation Day.  Born August 19, 1871, Orville Wright was still alive when the proclamation was issued and went on to live for nine more years until his death in 1948.

Proclamation USC 36:I:A:1:118 allows the sitting United States President to proclaim August 19 as National Aviation Day each year.  If desired, the President’s proclamation may direct all federal buildings and installations to fly the U.S. flag on that day and may encourage citizens to observe the day with activities that promote interest in aviation.

Blue Sky ~ Picture of the Day ~ Number 1 Song The Day You Were Born ~ Shells With Broccoli ~ Ginny & Merill Felker ~ Veggies/Tortellini/Red Clam Sauce ~ World Honey Bee Day

Good 47º not much smoke morning! Cooler this morning than it has been, and hotter yesterday than it's been. Yesterday it got to 100º.

Tonight at 18 minutes after 8..... 8-18-18  8:18

Yesterday we got some breezes and by 5pm we didn't have much smoke..... blue sky!!! (that is the moon the arrow is pointing at!)

Picture of the Day

The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a unique national forest park located in Zhangjiajie City in northern Hunan Province in the People’s Republic of China.

Interesting.....

This was shared by Dwayne-Honnee P-berger..........

It’s fun.. try it...

This one's a fun keeper.  It plays the song that was

Number One on the day you were born. And, if there

is a video available with the artist, it will play it for you.

This is really a fun site. Enjoy the show.

http://playback.fm/birthday- song

My song is On The Atchinson, Topeka, and Santa Fe ... by Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers.

Jerry's song is Only Forever by Bing Cosby.

Kristen's is To Sir With Love by Lulu.

Brian's is One Bad Apple by The Osmonds.

Find yours!

 

Close your eyes and let your taste buds set the scene, 'cause this recipe for Shells with Broccoli is going to transport you right to southern Italy.  From Mr. Food

 

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1 pound shell pasta or similar shape
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets with 1-inch stems
• 1/4 pound pepperoni, diced
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

• In a small skillet over low heat, heat olive oil and butter until melted; stir in garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper. Cook until garlic is soft, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Do not let the garlic brown.)
   
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta and broccoli 8 to 10 minutes, or until both are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water. Place pasta and broccoli in a large bowl.
   
• Toss with garlic mixture, reserved cooking water, and pepperoni. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Special anniversary today.... friends from way back in California and members of our LE Motorcycle Club, the Chiorboys  (https://www.choirboyslemc.org/)

Happy 62nd Anniversary Ginny and Merill Felker!!

Historically this date..........

 

1917 – A Great Fire in Thessaloniki, Greece destroys 32% of the city leaving 70,000 individuals homeless.

1965 – Vietnam War: Operation Starlite begins – United States Marines destroy a Viet Cong stronghold on the Van Tuong peninsula in the first major American ground battle of the war.

1983 – Hurricane Alicia hits the Texas coast, killing 22 people and causing over USD $1 billion in damage (1983 dollars).

And births this date include....

1587 – Virginia Dare, first English child born in North America (unk where/when she died)

1904 – Max Factor, Polish-born cosmetics entrepreneur (d. 1996)

1936 – Robert Redford, American actor

1952 – Patrick Swayze, American actor (d. 2009)

For dinner I found some stuff in the fridge that needed using... So I cut up some sweet mini peppers, celery, and artichoke bottoms.

I had some Buitoni Cheese & Spinach Tortellini ....

Cento Red Clam sauce....

and Kirkland Chunk Chicken.....

I sauteéd the celery and peppers...

When the tortellini was done cooking I added in that too, artichoke bottoms, and the chicken. All was mixed with the clam sauce and heated.

This is really good!!! I don't recall using the red clam sauce before, only the white.

Ran some errands yesterday... post office, grocery store, and Ace for a new shower head. I had on my "Lawn Enforcement Officer" t-shirt and got some great comments on it. I told Dan at Ace that I had a siren and blinking lights on my riding lawnmower and he said "Yes, that sounds like you!" 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Beekeepers, honey lovers and all blooming things in nature make note that the third Saturday in August in World Honey Bee Day.

Recognizing not only the honey bee but the beekeepers who tend to hives, World Honey Bee Day encourages everyone to enjoy and buy locally grown honey.

HOW TO OBSERVE

• Collect and spread local wildflower seeds to promote honey bee pollination.
• Flavors of honey will vary depending on the variety of flowers and nectar available to the bees.
• Clover, alfalfa, lavender, orange, and chestnut are just a few to choose from.
• Replace your usual sweetener with honey for the day. Taste the difference!
• Give the gift of honey to a friend, neighbor, co-worker or family member.

HISTORY

World Honey Bee Day began as National Honey Bee Day in 2009 with a proclamation issued by the Secretary of Agriculture, Thomas J. Vilsek. The day grew rapidly bringing awareness to the benefits and environmental needs of honey bees.