Weather/Fog ~ Snow A Year Ago ~ Picture of the Day ~ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ Stroganoff Casserole ~ National Dress Up Your Pet Day

 

 

Good 41º SUPER foggy morning!

 

Yesterday "maybe" rain was predicted. We started off with some clouds and a little blue sky....

 

Then we got more sun....

And a couple of geese were sitting on the barn roof...

 

Later we topped at 69º.

 

A year ago today we had snow....and Jack Church put my picture on the news...

 

 

 

 

Picture of the Day .... wanna live there?

 

 

 

 

Interesting about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.....

 

On January 7, 1950, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was the #1 song on the U.S. pop charts. While Santa may have had eleven other reindeer guiding his sleigh, no other reindeer is as popular or well-loved as Rudolph. Here are 5 things you didn't know about this famous reindeer known for his bright red nose.
Rudolph Was Created For The Montgomery Ward Department StoreRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer may be a classic Christmas tune and an annual TV special, but its roots didn't start on radio or television. The Montogomery Ward department store handed out free coloring books to children who visited Santa Claus, and in 1939, store executives decided to include a character in these freebies. Rudolph was created to be part of these coloring books and became an instant hit among the children. The story was written by Robert May, a copywriter in Montgomery Ward's catalog division. The store would end up handing out 2.4 million copies of the Rudolph coloring book in just the first year.

 

Rudolph Was Almost Rollo Or ReginaldWhile it may be hard to imagine the lovable red-nosed reindeer being named anything but Rudolph, there were other names on the table for consideration, including Rollo, Reginald, Romeo, and Rodney. Eventually, Rudolph was chosen.

 

Rudolph's Eyes Almost Led the Way for Santa's SleighEveryone knows that Rudolph's red, glowing nose lit the way to guide Santa's sleigh as he delivered presents to children all over the world on Christmas Eve. But at one point, Robert May considered giving Rudolph another way to light the way: with bright eyes that would shine through the night like headlights. However, May eventually settled on a red nose, as he felt that type of characteristic would be easier to make fun of among the mean kids, which is a key part of the story.

The Song Was Created A Decade After Rudolph Was CreatedRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer may have been an immediate hit among children who visited Montgomery Ward's Santa Claus, but they would have to wait another decade before the classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' song would come out. Robert May's brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, wrote the lyrics for the song, and singer/songwriter Gene Autry recorded it. Autry nearly passed on the tune, but his wife urged him to give it a shot. Since then, the song has gone on to sell over 150 million copies. Johnny Marks Went On To Write Other Christmas ClassicsJohnny Marks's contribution to the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer song started him on the journey to create other classic Christmas songs. After Rudolph, Marks went on to write "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Silver and Gold," "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," and "A Holly Jolly Christmas." The fact that Marks was Jewish makes the story even more interesting.

 

 

 

From Mr. Food... Stroganoff Casserole 

 

 

We think of this casserole as comfort food at its best; it has hearty, hearty, hearty written all over it! Make it ahead for hectic weeknights. Then just toss a bag of salad greens with your favorite dressing, and supper's on the table!

 

• 12 ounces wide egg noodles
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
• 12 ounces container small-curd cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups (8-ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
    
2. Meanwhile, cook ground chuck in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain and return to skillet. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
    
3. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste and oregano; set aside.
    
4. Combine sour cream, cottage cheese, garlic and salt. Add noodles, tossing to coat. Spread half of noodle mixture in a lightly greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Top with half of meat mixture, half of mozzarella cheese, and half of Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers with remaining noodle and meat mixtures.
    
5. Cover; bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses, and bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes.

 

 

Historically this date....

1943 – World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to travel via airplane while in office when he travels from Miami, Florida to Morocco to meet with Winston Churchill.

1967 – Counterculture of the 1960s: The Human Be-In, takes place in San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Park, launching the Summer of Love.

1973 – Elvis Presley's concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets a record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history.

 

And births this date include...

1741 – Benedict Arnold, American/British general (d. 1801)

 

1906 – William Bendix, American actor (d. 1964)

 

1919 – Andy Rooney, American journalist (d. 2011)

 

 

 

1924 – Guy Williams, American actor (d. 1989)

 

Zorro

 

1926 – Tom Tryon, American actor (d. 1991)

 

1938 – Jack Jones, American singer

Wow, 6 wives!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

1941 – Faye Dunaway, American actress

 

1944 – Marjoe Gortner, American evangelist

Delivered a package to him when I was working for UPS. OMGOSH, what a weirdo!!!! SOOOO in love with himself!

 

1968 – LL Cool J, American rapper and actor

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show of their fashion style. Pets do become part of one’s family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits, be sure your pet companion is safe and comfortable.

Please remember to keep your pets safe and comfortable in the pet clothing and costumes that you choose.

Tips for dressing up your pet:

• If your pet just doesn’t like dressing up, let them sit this holiday out.
• Be sure it fits. Restricting movement or ability to breathe can cause injury or illness.
• Many pets like to chew. Avoid loose or dangling pieces which can cause choking hazards.

HOW TO OBSERVE

The name of the day tells you how to celebrate it; dress your pets up! Keep your pet’s comfort first and foremost. A visit to the groomer for a bit of polish and trim always improves our pet companion’s appearance. Get a snazzy bandana, bow, or collar to show off the fresh do. How about a sweater for chilly, long walks? If the tutu is too, too much, your pooch will let you know.

 

NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY HISTORY

 National Dress Up Your Pet Day was founded in 2009 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Behaviorist, Colleen Paige.

 

Here is Brian's dog Dash in his Hawaiian shirt..

 

Rain ~ Picture of the Day ~ First Lady Names ~ Meatball Sub Casserole ~ National Rubber Ducky Day

 

 

Good 48º cloudy morning. 

 

Yesterday the rain came down all day. 

 

 

 

Picture of the Day... tallest palm tree in the world, 200'...in Columbia...

 

 

About the trees:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceroxylon_quindiuense

 

 

 

Interesting about first lady names...

 

Elizabeth has been ranked among the most popular girls' names in the United States for more than 100 years. The name (and its variants) around the world frequently rank in the top 50.

So, if you go by the names given them at birth, perhaps it's no surprise that of the 47 First Ladies who have graced the White House, three have been named Elizabeth. The first was Elizabeth Kortright Monroe, the wife of the fifth President, James Monroe, who served from 1817 to 1825.

Next was Elizabeth Virginia "Bess" Truman, the wife of Harry S. Truman, who lived in the White House from 1945 to 1953.

 

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Ford was the most recent, serving as First Lady from 1974 to 1977 as the wife of President Gerald Ford.

 

Two first ladies each had the name Abigail: Abigail Adams & Abigail Fillmore, and two were named Anna: Anna Harrison & Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, (better known as Eleanor). There have also been two each of Edith (Edith Roosevelt & Edith Wilson), Ellen (Ellen Arthur & Ellen Wilson), Julia (Julia Tyler & Julia Grant), and Martha (Martha Washington & Martha Jefferson).

*Letitia Tyler (wife of John Tyler) and Ellen Wilson (wife of Woodrow Wilson) both passed away during their respective husbands’ terms in office. Both men remarried while still in office, creating the apparent discrepancy of 47 First Ladies to 45 Presidents.

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Get the gang rushing to the dinner table with a casserole they're going to love. Our Meatball Sub Casserole is delicious and hearty, making it perfect for families with big appetites. (It's also great for game day get-togethers!)

 

• 1 (11.25-ounce) package Texas toast
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (20-ounce) package cooked frozen meatballs, thawed
• 1 (26-ounce) jar pasta sauce
• Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

 

1. Preheat oven to 425º . Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 9- x 13-inch baking dish.
2. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until toasted. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
3. In a large bowl, mix together meatballs and sauce. Spoon over toast. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

 

 

 

 

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.

And births this date include...

1884 – Sophie Tucker, Russian-born singer and performer (d. 1966)

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

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

 

1934 – Rip Taylor, American actor (d.2019)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1943 – Richard Moll, American actor

 

1961 – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, American actress

 

 

1962 – Trace Adkins, American country music singer-songwriter

 

1966 – Patrick Dempsey, American actor

 

 

 

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Enjoy your Wednesday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

According to a 1973 Sesame Street calendar, Rubber Duckie’s Birthday is January 13th so around the country it’s National Rubber Ducky Day! A friend of Ernie and Big Bird, Duckie made his debut in a February 1970 episode.

The rubber ducky (also spelled duckie) has come a long way from his first concept as a chew toy for children. While the origin of the first rubber ducky is uncertain, many rubber molded toys came about when rubber manufacturing developed in the late 1800s. They produced a variety of toys from dolls and various animal shapes, including the rubber duck.

In 1928, Landon Smart Lawrence received the earliest patent fora rubber duck toy. His clever design weighted the toy so that when it tipped it returned to an upright position. The sketch included with the patent was that of a duck.

During World Wars I and II, rubber was a valuable commodity. Rationing became mandatory and by the 1940s with the advent of plastic, the rubber ducky began being produced in vinyl and plastic.

Russian Sculptor Peter Ganine sculpted many animal figures. One, a duck, he later designed and patented into a floating toy which closely resembles the rubber ducky we have become familiar with today.

Sales of the iconic yellow rubber ducky we’ve come to know today soared in Britain in 2001. Why? A British Tabloid, The Sun, reported Queen Elizabeth II had a rubber duck in her bathroom that wore an inflatable crown.

The rubber ducky became a Toy Hall of Fame inductee in 2013. Founded in 1998, the Hall of Fame has only inducted 52 other toys.

Weather/Rain/I-5 Fog ~ Picture of the Day ~ Florence Nightingale ~ New Year's Soup ~ National Pharmacist Day

 

 

Good 43º raining morning. 

Predictions:

Yesterday, of course we started cloudy and foggy. 

It was super foggy in Medford and on the Siskiyou Summit... scary driving.....

We stayed dark and sunless and topped at 45º.

 

 

 

Picture of the Day ... judgmental squirrel?

 

 

Interesting about Florence Nightingale.....

 

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) is a well-recognized name in the history of nursing. In fact, she is the Founder of Modern Nursing. She earned this title in her systematic approaches to caring for those injured in the Crimean War and her establishment of a school of nursing at St. Thomas Hospital which she also founded.

Florence was actually born in Italy but her family returned to England and she was raised as an upper-class cultured English woman. She preferred a life of service and studied what she needed to care for the soldiers wounded in the Crimean War. She developed a system of nursing that could be taught to others.

While serving the Crimean War wounded, Florence kept careful records and noted that more soldiers died of the prevailing poor environmental conditions than of their wounds. She presented her findings to authorities who made changes in sanitation and air quality and death rates decreased. Thus, she was working with medical statistics and the presentation of data in a manner convincing to others.

Not only did she bring about evidence-based changes in the care of the wounded. she also founded St. Thomas Hospital and established a curriculum for nursing education. She sought to make healthcare a better place and she is venerated for her brilliance and her service.

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Our New Year's Soup is a cross between a soup and a stew that's packed with all sorts of goodness, and a few ingredients that could bring you lots of good fortune. So, grab your biggest ladle and get ready to enjoy steamin' bowls of this all-around good-for-you New Year's Soup.

 

• 2 (15.8-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
• 3 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups chopped fresh collard greens (or I'd use spinach)
• Hot sauce for splashing

 

 

1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except collard greens and hot sauce; mix well. Add collard greens on top.
    
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours, or until greens are tender. Splash with hot sauce before serving.
    

 

 

Historically this date......

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

     

1926 – Original Sam 'n' Henry aired on Chicago radio later renamed Amos 'n' Andy in1928.

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

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 & 13thPresident 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)

 

1951 – Kirstie Alley, American actress

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation.

The role of pharmacists has shifted over the years. Where once they served as the classical “lick, stick and pour” dispensary, they now serve as an integrated member of the health care team. They’re directly involved in patient care and often play a vital role in a patient’s recovery.

Historically, pharmacists primarily checked and distributed drugs to doctors for patient prescribed medication. In modern times, pharmacists advise patients and health care providers on the selection, dosages, interactions and the side effects of prescriptions. Additionally, their role includes being a learned intermediary between a prescriber and a patient. Monitoring the health and progress of patients, pharmacists can then ensure the safe and effective use of medication.

Pharmacists work long hours, usually standing the entire time. Along with dispensing pills and providing advice on medications, pharmacists also administer immunizations. Pharmacists who conduct research discover and test new medications, too.

• Do you wonder how Agatha Christie came to know so much about poisons for her murder mysteries? She was once a pharmacy dispenser during World War I.
• Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Ginger Ale were all invented by pharmacists
• Before running for President of the United States, Hubert Humphrey earned his pharmacy license and worked in his father’s pharmacy.
• William Procter, Jr., (May 3, 1817 – February 10, 1874) dedicated his career to the science of pharmacy. He wrote the first textbook on pharmacy for students in the United States and advocated for the founding of the American Pharmaceutical Association. His dedication earned him the name Father of Pharmacy.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Anyone who has required the services of a pharmacist, take time to thank them today. Give them a shout out. Whether they work in a facility or local pharmacy, they will appreciate the good word.