Quinoa & Egg ~ Amazon Order ~ Excited Baby ~ All Natural AJ & Josh ~ Stir-fry ~ AJ's Cooking Idea ~ Lemon Drop ~ June In January ~ Alzheimer's Test ~ National Dog Day

Good 48º can't tell if clouds or just smokey morning. There is some rain north in the Portland area and south in the Eureka area along the coast in N. Cal. I think I'll get my car washed today, that will guarantee rain here!

 

 

Breakfast yesterday was some of the quinoa/artichoke/roasted peppers...

I heated it up for 1 minute in the micro and then put an egg into Egg-Tastic with a touch of butter. I didn't scramble it, just let it cook whole. Came out a perfect poached egg. 45 seconds!!!! Thanks Brian Cook (LASD ret)  for the micro egg ideas.

       Quinoa, egg, with a little bacon salt! YUMMMMMMM

 

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From email pal, Gator...

Bill Clinton tried to cheer up Hillary this morning by

reminding her that Nelson Mandela got elected after he

was released from prison.

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Yesterday I made an order with Amazon for some magnesium and some Hallmark movies.... pretty inexpensive buying a 10 pack and a 4 pack!

 

 

 

Now I won't run out of movies for a while! They will be here tomorrow!

 

Historically this date

1818 – Illinois becomes the 21st state in the union of the United States.

 

1883 – The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begins its final, paroxysmal, stage.

 

1920 – The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote.

 

1942 – Holocaust in Chortkiav, western Ukraine: At 2.30 am the German Schutzpolizei starts driving Jewsout of their houses, divides them into groups of 120, packs them in freight cars and deports 2000 to Belzecdeath camp. 500 of the sick and children are murdered on the spot

...............so horrible and disgusting. Too bad a Jewish man/woman didn't' get the chance to terrorize, brutalize and slowly kill Hitler!

 

1970 – The then new feminist movement, led by Betty Friedan, leads a nation-wide Women's Strike for Equality.

 

And births this date include...

1864 - my paternal grandmother, Emma Laney

        ........sadly I never got to meet her...

1910 – Mother Teresa, Macedonian-born Indian missionary; Nobel Peace Prize recipient (d. 1997)

 

1980 – Macaulay Culkin, American actor

    .........can you say 'drugs' !!!

 

Now this will put a smile on your face! Baby is sooooooooo excited about the cat!

              http://www.wimp.com/babys-really-loves-her-cat/

 

OMG Erika, they have named a storm after you!

They named one after my pal Sandy once too. LOL, remember that one!

 

Yesterday AJ and Josh were out here from All Natural Pest Control to bait the ground squirrels. They walked all over the pasture and put bait in the holes....

Then AJ found a wasp nest or two in the enclosed pasture electric panel. He sprayed them. Good guy!

 

Dinner started out with some Mexican rice in the rice cooker.

This rice is soooooooo good!!! 

Then I sauteéd veggies.

 Starting with carrot chips, then in went the broccoli/cauliflower mix, and celery. I put the lid on with an opening and reduced the heat way down to 'Low'. Let it cook/steam a bit.

 

Then I dumped in broccoli slaw and spinach and the rice. Let it cook a bit.

I found this pulled pork in the cupboard. Opened one and tasted it. OMGOOOOD!!! Got it at Costco.

So I dumped a can of that in and mixed it well.

I went out and asked AJ if he liked pork. "Yes". So I gave him a can of it to cook with. He blew me away saying he'd cook some veggies like broccoli/cauliflower/carrots and oinion, and add in some wild rice blend and this pork! OMG, almost exactly what I did! Great minds!!!

 

Then it was cocktail time and the news. (No my photo was never on, they used another person's that was more colorful)

Lemon drop martini...on the rocks!

Dinner was SUPER good along with some chardonnay and a bit of that creamy garlic sauce I am so addicted to!

Then it was a Hallmark movie, June In January.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3354866/

Marilu Henner plays the groom's mom and a real bad bad over protective person! She eventually comes around!

 

My pal Linda down in Woodland Ca sent this. Can you pass the Alzheimer's Test?

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

August 26th

National Dog Day

 

 

(Dude and Maggie)

(Dude tolerating Bruiser!)

(My Scuffy Ann of Stockbridge)

(Lucy with Jerry)

(Our Yukon  aka Yukie Boy)

National Dog Day has two goals: to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It's an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.

 

This day is intended to honor dogs for all that they do for us. In addition to giving love and companionship, dogs help us out in countless ways. They are watchdogs for our safety. They lead the blind. Dogs aid in search and rescue, and they seek out bombs and drugs.

 

The second goal of National Dog Day is to rescue dogs in need. On occasion, dogs need us to save them from homelesness and abuse. 

 

The goal of the National Dog Day foundation is to rescue 10,000 dogs a year. Lend a hand to help a dog in need today, or any day.

 

National Dog Day was created by the National Dog Day Foundation. Their motto is "Saving 10,000 Dogs - One Day at a Time".

President George W. Bush, a dog owner himself, sent a letter to the foundation in support of National Dog Day. (YEAH GW!!!!)

Fires Update ~ Baby Loves Rain ~ More Waffle Iron Recipes ~ Painted Homes ~ Foot Rubbing Bruiser ~ Sunset ~ Whiskey Sour

Good 52º hazy smokey morning.

 

Smoke smoke and more smoke. Oregon wildfires update:

http://wildfireoregondeptofforestry.blogspot.com/

 

 

First things first.... if you do not want to receive a daily email re the blog, just let me know. I understand a lot of people only read it periodically and a daily email is a pain. You still want a notification? Once a week?

 

Also, can anyone tell me why so many people post photos on FB with no explanation as to what in the world it is, or what's going on, or who it is. Are we supposed to be mind readers?

 

Pal Olga shared this on her FB page. So cute! Baby loves the rain! You will giggle....

http://www.wimp.com/adorable-baby-first-rain-shower/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=video/

 

Yesterday was sort of a 'catch up' day. Vacuuming, mopping, etc. YUCK!

 

Remember the waffle iron recipes, 23 of them, from yesterday? Here are some more....

Pizza!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/12-recipes-you-didnt-know-you-could-make-in-a-waffle-iron.html

Mashed potatoes!

http://www.eatwell101.com/things-to-cook-in-a-waffle-iron

 

Saw these photos and had to share. There is a youth group in Mexico called German Crew. There were all these homes on a hillside that they painted. Awesome! 

This is in Palmitas Mexico, near Mexico City, and the Pachuca District:

Neighborhood before...

Primer coat.....

Yesterday James from All Natural Pest Control came by to renew my contract. He brought along Thad, a trainee. Thad and Dude were enamored with each other! Dude got soooo excited!  Nice guy!

 

 

Historically this date...

1814 – Washington, D.C. is burned and White House is destroyed by British forces during the War of 1812.

1944 – World War II: Paris is liberated by the Allies.

1950 – President Harry Truman orders the US Army to seize control of the nation's railroads to avert a strike.

 

 

And births this date include....

1913 – Don DeFore, American actor (d. 1993)

Ozzie Nelson's neighbor on the TV show.

 

 

 

1916 – Van Johnson, American actor (d. 2008)

 

 

 

Always wore red socks.

1917 – Mel Ferrer, Cuban-American actor, film director

and film producer (d. 2008)

 

5 wives including Audrey Hepburn

1918 – Leonard Bernstein, American conductor and composer (d. 1990)

1919 – George Wallace, American politician (d. 1998)

 

 

 

 

 

1921 – Monty Hall, Canadian-born game show host

 

 

 

1930 –♥♥ Sean Connery, Scottish actor♥♥ Mmmmm... my fav!

 

1933 – Tom Skerritt, American actor

 

1949 – Gene Simmons, Israeli-born musician (Kiss)

 

1961 – Billy Ray Cyrus, American singer and actor

He certainly didn't ever teach his daughter any manners, civility, poise, and to act as a grown up. Of all the performers, I think she's the most disgusting.

http://www.inquisitr.com/1412611/miley-cyrus-irritates-fellow-guests-at-new-york-city-hotel/

 

 

 

1968 – Rachael Ray, American chef and television personality

....if only she could keep her open palms in her pockets instead of waving them all over and in front of her face when she's talking and brushing back her hair! But, I guess it's impossible since she's Italian, but also she NEVER stops talking. Even interrupting special guest (all guests!) Tom Selleck! And she talks over everyone too. UGH. She cooks great, but wish she'd shut up and keep her hands DOWN! Also, she needs to quit saying (in lyrical style) "I know!" She's just plain rude!

 

 

OK.................off the Soap Box!

 I went out to take pictures and Bruiser was laying in the grass....

 

Then I went back out to get the sunset. Bruiser came up on the porch and was rubbing on my foot! "Hi mom, take my picture!"

I sent this picture to KOBI 5 News. We'll see if they use it.

Dinner was reruns. Chair, wine, and a movie (that I fell asleep during!)

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

August 25th

Whiskey Sour Day

2 oz Blended whiskey

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

1/2 tsp Powdered sugar

1 Cherry

1/2 slice Lemon

 

Mixing instructions:

Shake blended whiskey, juice of lemon, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass. Decorate with the half-slice of lemon, top with the cherry, and serve.

 

Or....

http://blog.thenibble.com/2011/08/25/food-holiday-recipe-sweet-and-sour-mix-recipe-for-a-whiskey-sour/