Throw Back Thursday ~ Picture of the Day ~ Smoking in the USA ~ Taco Soup ~ National Pie Day

Good  42º dark foggy morning. 



Sun isn't happening here often, except for the bit of sunshine we had Tuesday... most days are like this.... :o(   So everyone is taking vitamin D!! 

Happy Throw Back Thursday ... 2011 with Joe (LASD ret) and Jo Ann Kirk, Bill (LASD ret) and Jeannie Patterson, and me.

Picture of the Day... LOL.... Savage Minnesota!

Interesting

The good news is that tobacco smoking is declining globally, including in the United States. The bad news is that about 15.1% of the adults in this country still smoke regularly. West Virginia leads all states in the percentage of adults who still smoke cigarettes, according to state-by-state figures released by the CDC. With 26.0% of adults smoking, West Virginia is ahead of second-place Kentucky (24.6% smokers) and third-place Louisiana (23.1% smokers). Utah holds its place as the state with the lowest adult smoking rate: 8.9%. Source: CDC.gov

From Mr. Food

Ole! This Taco Soup is one of our favorites! Wanna know why? Because the meat, veggies, and classic Mexican flavor make is scrumptious beyond belief! How could it NOT be a favorite?

 

• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 (15-1/2-ounce) cans Mexican-style chili beans, undrained
• 1 (15-1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
• 1 (1-1/4-ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1 (1-ounce) envelope Ranch-style dressing mix
• 1 1/2 cups water

1. Cook beef and onion in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat is browned and onion is tender, stirring until meat crumbles; drain.
    
2. Stir beans and next 7 ingredients into beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon soup into bowls; top with desired toppings. 

 

Note

• You can top this taco soup with just about anything you would top your regular tacos with, like corn chips, chopped tomato, sour cream, or shredded Cheddar cheese!

Historically this date.....

1556 – The deadliest earthquake in history, the Shaanxi earthquake, hits Shaanxi province, China. The death toll may have been as high as 830,000. HOLY COW!

1570 – James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of Scotland, is assassinated by firearm, the first recorded instance of such.

1849 – Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D. by the Geneva Medical College of Geneva, New York, becoming the United States' first female doctor

1968 – North Korea seizes the USS Pueblo (AGER-2), claiming the ship had violated their territorial waters while spying.

1973 – President Richard Nixon announces that a peace accord has been reached in Vietnam.

1986 – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts its first members: Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.

2002 – Reporter Daniel Pearl is kidnapped in Karachi, Pakistan and subsequently murdered .

And births this date include....

1898 – Randolph Scott, American actor (d. 1987)

1919 – Ernie Kovacs, American comedian (d. 1962)

1951 – Chesley Sullenberger, Captain of US Airways Flight 1549, a flight that successfully ditched into the Hudson River

1957 – Princess Caroline of Monaco

1964 – Mariska Hargitay, American actress

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations’ favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies, berry pies, cream pies – they’re mouth water servings of homemade goodness. 

National Pie Day was created simply to celebrate the pie.  It is a day for all to bake or cook their favorite pies.  Even more importantly, it is a day set aside for all to enjoy eating pies!

The first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period or New Stone Age.

Fun Tidbit – Pie throwing:
Cream filled or topped pies are favorite props for humor.  Throwing a pie in a person’s face ha 

Go out for pie or try one of these recipes:

Caramel Drizzle Macchiato PieApple Pie by Grandma Ople
Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Blueberry Pie

NATIONAL PIE DAY HISTORY

The American Pie Council created National Pie Day in 1986 to commemorate Crisco’s 75th anniversary of “serving foods to families everywhere.”

Rain ~ Picture of the Day ~ 9-1-1 Lone Star ~ Pillsbury Bacon-Cheese Pull-Aparts ~ Celebration of Life Day

 

Good 41º raining morning. 

Picture of the Day ... LOL.... shared by Dave Clark (LASD ret) 

Interesting ... well maybe not...

Monday night I watched a new TV series premier called 9-1-1 Lone Star. It stars Rob Lowe and he's a NY fireman who moves to Texas with his son, also a fireman, to help restore a firehouse in that all but one of the firemen were killed.

Well, I didn't watch the whole show as it was a POS! OMGOSH, sooooooo boring...... like the new show "Deputy" about Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department!

If you are brave, watch it and let me know what you think. Here's the series info:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-1-1:_Lone_Star

This was shared by friend, Adele (Easton) Graves on FB....

Pillsbury Bacon-Cheese Pull-Aparts

Every bite of this pull-apart is filled with the breakfast flavors of bacon, egg, and Cheddar cheese.

1 egg

2 T. milk

1 16.3oz can of Pillsbury Grands biscuits

1 2.1oz pkg precooked bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (4 medium)

Heat oven to 350º. Spray 12x8 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

In large bowl, beat egg and milk with whisk until smooth.

Separate dough into 8 biscuits and cut each into quarters. Gently stir biscuit pieces into egg mixture to coat evenly. Fold in bacon, cheese, and onions. Spoon mixture into sprayed dish, arrange in single layer.

Bake 23-28 minutes or until brown. Cut into squares.

Here is a quick little video of how it's done...

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

Historically this date .....

  

1947 – KTLA, the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi River, begins operation in Hollywood, California.

1957 – The New York City "Mad Bomber", George P. Metesky, is arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut and is charged with planting more than 30 bombs.

1973 – The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decision in Roe v. Wade, legalizing elective

abortion in all fifty states.

2002 – Kmart becomes the largest retailer in United States history to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

And births this date include....

1909 – Ann Sothern, American actress (d. 2001)

1932 – Piper Laurie, American actress

 

1934 – Bill Bixby, American actor (d. 1993)

1934 – Graham Kerr, British-born chef

1937 – Joseph Wambaugh, American author

A friend of mine, Jeannie (worked at BofA and is now deceased) said she sat next to him at a dinner once and he was the most obnoxious person she had ever met! Great legacy.

1959 – Linda Blair, American actress

1965 – Diane Lane, American actress

 

   One of my favs... along with her movie Under The Tuscan Sun.

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Celebration of Life Day on January 22nd honors the children and grandchildren who bring joy to our lives. The day is a reminder that each child and each life is to be held as a precious gift with the highest respect and dignity. 

Children grow up so quickly. They’re constantly learning new things and changing daily. Each day they delight us with their simple wisdom and observations. By spending time with children and demonstrating the care and love they deserve, we celebrate their life.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Celebrate the children in your life. Share the day with a child, grandchild, niece or nephew. We’ve provided several suggestions.

• Read a book with a child.
• Get down on the floor and put a puzzle together.
• Build something with your child.
• Invite all the cousins to play board games.
• Bake cookies and decorate them. Even the smallest child will learn something.
• Make popcorn and watch a movie.
• Tell the story of how Grandma and Grandpa met.
• Get out the art supplies and create.
• Visit a museum.
• Show a teen how to change a tire.
• Give a driving lesson.
• Paint your fingernails together.
• Everybody give the dog a bath.
• Go swimming.
• Make balloon animals.
• Sing Karaoke

Weather/Snow/Sunshine ~ Chiefs and 49ers Super Bowl ~ Picture of the Day ~ Aaron Rodgers ~ Cream Cheese Danish ~ Squirrel Appreciation Day

Good 39º super dark cloudy raining morning. 

Yesterday a slight break from the total gloom and snow has just about all melted. The only snow left is on the barn roof over the upstairs room that is insulated.

Sunday the football games were interesting. Now the Super Bowl will be played by the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Both teams wear red, so the stadium will be crazy all red! This years Super Bowl will be played on Sunday February 2nd at 6:30pm ET at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Florida.

Picture of the Day ...getting creative with snow!!!

Interesting.....

I was interested in looking up information on Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers quarterback, and found this...

https://www.biography.com/athlete/aaron-rodgers

He was born in Chico California on 12-2-83. My Jerry's birthday was 12-2! Anyway, he lived there and then played football for UC Berkeley. He also lived in Beverton Oregon for awhile.

In 2011 he and his Packers won the Super Bowl. His girlfriend is Danica Patrick, retired race car driver.

From Mr. Food.....

Sometimes breakfast calls for something a little sweet, like a creamy danish! On those days just bake up a batch of this recipe for Cream Cheese Danish. This breakfast favorite is easy to make and tastes heavenly.

• 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 large egg, separated
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• Sifted powdered sugar

 

1. Preheat oven to 375º. Unroll 1 can of rolls; press into a lightly greased 9- x 13-inch pan.
    
2. Beat egg yolk, cream cheese, and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric beater until blended; spread over dough in pan.
    
3. Unroll remaining can of crescent rolls on a sheet of wax paper; press into a 9- x 13-inch rectangle. Place over cream cheese mixture. Whisk egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with pecans.
    
4. Bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Historically this date.......

1954 – The first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, is launched in Groton, Connecticut by Mamie Eisenhower, the First Lady of the United States.

1968 – Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins.

1968 – A B-52 bomber crashes near Thule Air Base, contaminating the area after its nuclear payload ruptures. One of the four bombs remains unaccounted for after the cleanup operation is complete.

1999 – War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board.

And births this date include...

1922 – Telly Savalas, American actor (d. 1994)

1926 – Steve Reeves, American actor (d. 2000)

1938 – Wolfman Jack, American disk jockey and actor (d. 1995)

1940 – Jack Nicklaus, American golfer

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

On January 21st, Squirrel Appreciation Day recognizes a critter some consider a pest and others see as just fascinating. The creator, Christy Hargrove, is a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carolina and is affiliated with the Western North Carolina Nature Center.  According to Christy, “Celebration of the event itself is up to the individual or group — anything from putting out extra food for the squirrels to learning something new about the species.”

According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System of North America (ITIS), there are over 200 species of squirrels.  Some of the oldest squirrels categorized on the list are the nocturnal arrow flying squirrel (validated in 1766) and the Black Giant (validated in 1778).  Of all these species, they fall into three types.  

Three Types of Squirrels

Ground squirrels, such as the thirteen-lined ground squirrel, the rock squirrel, California ground squirrel, and many others blanket the prairies and deserts of North America. Often causing damage, they often earn the name of pest, and they are labeled rodents. Predators enjoy them as a tasty morsel, too. As a result, they work together to protect themselves. Their only protection is to flee!

Tree squirrels make their homes in the trees. However, they also find their nesting materials and food on the ground and above. Making their homes in cities and the countryside in nations all around the globe, these familiar backyard and park residents help themselves to your birdfeeders or snag your snack right from your hands if they have become practiced enough!

The third type of squirrel leaps farther than the others with flaps of skin between the legs. Flying squirrels glide greater distances giving the impression they can fly. When they jump from tree to tree or building to building, they spread their legs wide and float on the breeze escaping predators or perhaps other snarky tree squirrels with a nut to pick with them.

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Learn more about these fascinating creatures. Tell us your favorite squirrel story or share a picture of your squirrel visitors.

• Set up a squirrel feeder and watch them as they feed. Can you identify what kind they are?
• Go to a park and watch the squirrels as they travel from tree to tree. How many are there?
• Squirrel watching is similar to bird watching and nearly as fascinating. Study their behavior and note their differences.
• Watch a squirrel documentary to learn more.

SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY

Christy Hargrove from Asheville, North Carolina, created Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21, 2001.