Weather ~ Forecast ~ Picture of the Day ~ Quick Brown Fox ~ Chicken Broccoli Bake ~ Ed Chenal ~ National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day

 

Good 57º cloudy foggy slightly drizzling morning.

 

 

Yesterday it was cloudy and dark. No sun....

 

By 11:30 we finally got some sun, but still very cool, only 73º!

 

We topped at 83º

 

 

Here is the forecast until Wednesday.....

 

 

 

Picture of the Day .... shared by my Kristen... something we all need when we're busy or not at home! Bruiser would love it!

 

 

 

Interesting about the quick brown fox..........

 

 

The statement "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" is an English-language pangram. It is a sentence that contains all of the letters of the alphabet. It is used in practice sessions to help individuals learn touch-typing skills. When testing typewriters and computer keyboards or displaying examples of fonts and other applications involving text, the statement will be used to apply all the letters in the alphabet. This is desired for clarification purposes. Owing to its brevity and coherence, the sentence is very well known among students, clerical staff, computer operators, etc.

 

 

 

Chicken Broccoli Bake.....

• Makes: 6 to 8 servings
• Prep 35 mins
• Bake 25 mins

• 2 10 3/4 - ounce cans reduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs, divided
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 16 - ounce packages frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained
• 1 2 - 2 1/4 - pound purchased roasted chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded (3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

 

1. For sauce: In a medium bowl, combine condensed soup, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, half of the cheese, the lemon juice, curry powder and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, chicken and about two-thirds of the sauce. Turn mixture into a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Top evenly with remaining sauce.
3. Combine the remaining cheese and bread crumbs and the melted butter; sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole in dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, in a 350º oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

 

Special birthday today, Ed Chenal (LASD ret.) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED!!

 

 

Historically this date.....

1504 – Michelangelo's David is unveiled in Florence.

 

1883 – The Northern Pacific Railway (reporting mark NP) was completed in a ceremony at Gold Creek, Montana. Former president Ulysses S. Grant drove in the final "golden spike" in an event attended by rail and political luminaries.

1892 – The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited.

... there is not enough room on this page to state my anger with liberal left-wing socialist trash who have caused the cessation of reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance in our schools!

 

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

 

 

1966 – The first Star Trek series premieres on NBC.

1975 – Gays in the military: US Air Force Tech Sergeant Leonard Matlovich, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, appears in his Air Force uniform on the cover of Time magazine with the headline "I Am A Homosexual". He is given a general discharge, which was later upgraded to honorable.

 

 

And births this date include....

1922 – Sid Caesar, American comedian (d.2014)

 

 

1925 – Peter Sellers, English actor (d. 1980)

 

1971 – David Arquette, American actor

                                       

 

 

Comb it, dude!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

On September 8th, National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day recognizes the hardworking and dedicated professionals bringing care to patients every day. 

Honoring nurses caring for pediatric hematology and oncology patients, the observance takes place during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. These dedicated professionals provide quality nursing care for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. Additionally, they provide the highest standard of physical and emotional support to these most precious patients and their families. 

Cancer is frightening enough. When applied to children, pediatric care requires special skills and training. Not only do children relate to pain differently, but their growing bodies require specialized attention.  Hematology and oncology nurses provide valuable care and guidance to families.

From the first diagnosis and through each treatment, these experts in pediatric care offer untiring support. Day and night, the nurses answer questions, monitor and track progress. Their knowledge of each patient’s needs provides essential information to the entire team. 

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY NURSES DAY HISTORY

The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) is credited with founding this National Day dedicated to the pediatric and hematology/oncology nurses across the country. 

Weather ~ Lightening Caused Fires ~ Picture of the Day ~ U.S. Dime ~ Apple Pie Bites ~ Wrong Med ~ National Beer Lover's Day

 

Good 55º dark cloudy morning.

 

 

Yesterday after the fog lifted the clouds moved in.....

 

 

Then we were clear and sunny. Topped at 89º.

 

Thursday we had a lot of rain, lightening, and thunder in the early evening.

This reported by our local news....

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Crews across the region are responding to multiple reports of wildfires after a Thursday thunderstorm.

The Oregon Department of Forestry said there were 27 lightning-caused fires reported in Jackson County and 19 in Josephine County. 26 of the fires in both counties were extinguished by Friday morning. In total, an estimated 25 acres were burned.

Even though temperatures are expected to be cooler in the coming days, smoldering fires caused by lightning could still flare-up. So, as a precaution, firefighters will continue to patrol until there are three days in a row with no reports of smoke or fires.

If anyone sees smoke in Jackson or Josephine Counties during the next few days, they should report the sighting to and ODF office. If it’s an emergency, call 9-1-1.

 

Picture of the Day ... LOL, shared by Chuck Kuehl.

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting about our dime....

 

The dime, in United States usage, is a ten-cent coin, one tenth of a United States dollar, labeled formally as "one dime". The denomination was first authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. The dime is the smallest in diameter and is the thinnest of all U.S. coins currently minted for circulation, being .705 inch (17.91 mm) in diameterand .053 inch (1.35 mm) in thickness. The obverse of the current dime depicts the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the reverse boasts an olive branch, a torch, and an oak branch, from left to right respectively. As of 2011, the dime coin cost 5.65 cents to produce.

The word dime comes from the French word dîme, meaning "tithe" or "tenth part", from the Latin decima [pars]. In the past prices have occasionally been quoted on signage and other materials in terms of dimes, abbreviated as "d" or a lowercase "d" with a slash through it (₫) as with the cent and mill signs. As of 2019, the dime is the only United States coin in general circulation that is not denominated in terms of dollars or cents.

From 1796 to 1837, dimes were composed of 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper, the value of which required the coins to be physically very small to prevent their intrinsic value being worth more than face value. Thus dimes are made small and thin. The silver percentage was increased to 90.0% with the introduction of the Seated Liberty dime; the use of a richer alloy was offset by reducing the diameter from 18.8 millimeters (0.740 inch) to its current figure of 17.9 millimeters (0.705 inch).

With the passage of the Coinage Act of 1965, the dime's silver content was removed. Dimes from 1965 to the present are composed of outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel, bonded to a pure copper core. Starting in 1992, the U.S. Mint began issuing Silver Proof Sets annually, which contain dimes composed of the pre-1965 standard of 90% silver and 10% copper. These sets are intended solely for collectors, and are not meant for general circulation.

The current design on the obverse of the dime first appeared in 1946, soon after the death of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The Roosevelt dime was released on the late President's birthday which was January 30th of that year. After his death in 1945, citizens began writing to the Treasury Department requesting his likeness be depicted on a coin. The dime was chosen to honor Roosevelt partly due to his efforts in the founding of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (later renamed the March of Dimes), which originally raised money for polio research.

 

 

From Mr. Food.......

Have you ever wanted a quick and easy pie recipe that's potluck perfect? This recipe for Apple Pie Bites is easy to make and even easier to take!

 

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
• 2 apples, peeled and cut into about 16 slices

 

1. Preheat oven to 425º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
2. Unroll crescent dough, separating into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Brush 1 tablespoon of butter evenly over dough, then sprinkle with about 1/2 of cinnamon sugar. Cut each rectangle into 4 strips.
3. Wrap each strip around an apple slice. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
4. Bake 10 to 13 minutes, or until golden.

 

 

 

Historically this date.......

1942 – Holocaust: 8,700 Jews of Kolomyia (western Ukraine) sent by German Gestapo to death camp in Belzec.

 

1945 – Japanese forces on Wake Island, which they had held since December of 1941, surrender to U.S. Marines.

 

1970 – Bill Shoemaker sets record for most lifetime wins as a jockey (passing Johnny Longden).

 

 

And births this date include...

1860 – Grandma Moses, American painter (d. 1961)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1908 – Michael DeBakey, American cardiac surgeon

(d. 2008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting his initials were his profession!

 

1923 – Peter Lawford, British-born American actor (d. 1984)

 

 

1936 – Buddy Holly, American singer (The Crickets) (d. 1959)

 

1937 – John Phillip Law, American actor (d. 2008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

His initials are the same as the "rocket place" in Pasadena, Jet Propulsion Lab!

1954 – Corbin Bernsen, American actor

 

 

 

The other day my friend Linda was going to see a periodontist for a gum/crown problem she was having. He gave her some meds to take prior to the appointment, maybe to relax her. She took three pills, which was prescribed,  and then ended up passed out on the floor at home. Her hubby called for an ambulance that took her to the ER. She finally woke up but had no recollection of what happened and didn't remember anything!!!! She called the doc's office and said she wasn't coming back, ever! I looked up the med, Triazolam, and it's a sedative used to treat severe insomnia! WHAT???? Why in the heqq did he give her that??? He should be reported. That is scary.

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo 

On September 7th, National Beer Lover’s Day celebrates the grains, hops and brewing methods across many eras.

Beer and the process of brewing beer may predate known history. As varied as the methods, grains, and flavors, beer continues to change and evolve.

Virginia colonists brewed beer. William Penn included a place for brewing beer within the Pennsylvania colony. It can still be visited at Pennsbury Manor today. The first President of the United States recorded a recipe for brewing beer in his notes. Samuel Adams holds a place in both beer and tea history in this country. There were a few beer lovers and patriots among the nation’s founders.

The United States also derives its rich brewing history from beer-loving German immigrants during the mid-1800s. Some of those immigrants families’ names are as familiar today as they were a hundred years ago.

While some names have faded into the past, smaller batch brewers continue to experiment with old and new recipes. The crafting of beer carries deep traditions, often requiring years of training and experience in the trade. Depending on the brewery, the path to brewmaster may take years to develop the skill and expertise. Eventually, a brewmaster gains the knowledge necessary to produce a quality beer every time. One particular requirement is a passion for the craft.

The brewer will master lagers, ales, malts, and stouts. They may even specialize. However, their ability to ferment the perfect beer under each condition and bring out the flavor of the grain and yeast will be key. Managing temperature and timing for an IPA or studying grains all go into their education. Each process varies, and a brewmaster knows this.

Fog/Rain/Thunder/Rainbow/Heat/Sunset ~ My Picture on the News ~ Picture of the Day ~ More on Bonnie & Clyde ~ No Fuss Breakfast Bake ~ National Coffee Ice Cream Day

 

Good 59º foggy morning.

 

 

Yesterday morning at 7:15 it started raining... HARD! It lasted about 10 minutes and lots of thunder. Here is the rainbow over my mountain....

 

The clouds left and it was sunny and warm. We topped at 95º. Then they moved in again....

 

 

Our sunset ....

 

 

On the local news our weather guy, Jack Church, put up my picture of the clouds yesterday morning..

 

 

Picture of the Day...  LOL

 

 

 

 

More about Bonnie and Clyde....

Clyde Chestnut Barrow was born in 1909 into a poor farming family in Ellis County, Texas, southeast of Dallas. He was the fifth of seven children of Henry Basil Barrow (1874–1957) and Cumie Talitha Walker (1874–1942). The family moved to Dallas in the early 1920s, part of a migration pattern from rural areas to the city where many settled in the urban slum of West Dallas. The Barrows spent their first months in West Dallas living under their wagon until they got enough money to buy a tent.

Barrow was first arrested at the age of 17 in late 1926 after running when police confronted him over a rental car that he had failed to return on time. His second arrest was with brother Buck soon after for possession of stolen turkeys. He had some legitimate jobs during 1927 through 1929, but he also cracked safes, robbed stores, and stole cars. He met 19 year-old Parker through a mutual friend in January 1930, and they spent much time together during the following weeks. Their romance was cut short when Barrow was arrested and convicted of auto theft.

Clyde was sent to Eastham Prison Farm in April 1930 at the age of 21. While in prison, he retaliated for repeated sexual assaults by attacking and killing his tormentor with a lead pipe, crushing his skull. This was his first killing. Another inmate who was already serving a life sentence took the blame. In order to avoid hard labor in the fields, Barrow had another inmate chop off two of his toes with an axe. Because of this, he walked with a limp for the rest of his life. However, he was set free six days after his intentional injury. Without his knowledge, his mother had successfully petitioned a release for him.

In 1930, Barrow escaped Eastham Prison Farm, using a weapon which Parker smuggled to him. He was recaptured shortly after and sent back to prison. He was paroled on February 2, 1932 from Eastham as a hardened and bitter criminal. His sister Marie said, "Something awful sure must have happened to him in prison because he wasn't the same person when he got out." Fellow inmate Ralph Fults said that he watched Clyde "change from a schoolboy to a rattlesnake".

In his post-Eastham career, Barrow robbed grocery stores and gas stations at a rate far outpacing the ten or so bank robberies attributed to him and the Barrow Gang. His favorite weapon was the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). According to John Neal Phillips, Barrow's goal in life was not to gain fame or fortune from robbing banks but to seek revenge against the Texas prison system for the abuses that he suffered while serving time.

 

Several accounts describe Parker and Barrow's first meeting. The most credible states that they met on January 5, 1930 at the home of Barrow's friend Clarence Clay at 105 Herbert Street in the neighborhood of West Dallas. He was 20 years old, and she was 19. Parker was out of work and staying with a female friend to assist her during her recovery from a broken arm. Barrow dropped by the girl's house while Parker was in the kitchen making hot chocolate. Both were smitten immediately; most historians believe that Parker joined Barrow because she had fallen in love with him. She remained his loyal companion as they carried out their many crimes and awaited the violent death which they viewed as inevitable.

1932: Early robberies and murder...

Barrow was released from prison in February 1932, and he and Ralph Fults began a series of robberies, primarily of stores and gas stations; their goal was to collect enough money and firepower to launch a raid against Eastham prison. On April 19, Parker and Fults were captured in a failed hardware store burglary in Kaufman, Texas in which they had intended to steal firearms. Parker was released from jail in a few months, after the grand jury failed to indict her; Fults was tried, convicted, and served time. He never rejoined the gang.

On the evening of May 21, 1934, a police posse comprised of six members from Texas and Louisiana police departments set up an ambush on the main road into Bienville Parish. They enlisted Methvin’s father, with whom Bonnie and Clyde were familiar, to wait on the side of the road as a distraction.

The posse waited for Bonnie and Clyde for the entire night, and the next day and night. Then, as they were nearly giving up, the duo arrived.

At 9:15 AM on May 23, the posse got their first look at Bonnie and Clyde, speeding down the back road at 85 miles an hour in their now-infamous Ford V8. Upon seeing Methvin’s father parked on the side of the road they pulled over.

Then, before Bonnie or Clyde had time to exit, the police officers opened fire. Clyde was killed instantly by a shot to the head, and one of the officers recounted hearing Bonnie scream as she realized he was dead.

The officers emptied their entire supply of ammunition into the car, firing 130 rounds in all. After Bonnie and Clyde’s death, researchers have found that they were each shot more than 50 times, even though the official coroner’s report at the time said Bonnie sustained 26 wounds and Clyde 17. The undertaker reported that he had difficulty embalming the bodies due to the number of bullet holes.

 

 

Whether it's Christmas morning, or any morning, you don't need to spend a lot of time in the kitchen making breakfast. This hearty no-fuss breakfast bake is a cinch, and you'll have plenty of time to spend with your gang!

 

• 1 pound hot or mild ground pork sausage
• 1/2 (16-ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 3 cups)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 6 large eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash of black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350 º. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large skillet, brown sausage, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Layer potatoes, sausage, and cheese in prepared baking dish.
    
3. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients; pour over sausage mixture. 
    
4. Bake, covered, 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
   
   

***If you prefer to get a jump start on breakfast, this is a great make-ahead recipe. Complete through Step 3 and then cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. When you're ready to eat, simply follow the directions in Step 4 and you're all set!

 

 

 

Historically this date...

1492 – Christopher Columbus sails from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, his final port of call before crossing the Atlantic for the first time.

1522 – The Victoria, the only surviving ship of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, returns to Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Spain, becoming the first ship to circumnavigate the world.

1949 – A former sharpshooter in World War II, Howard Unruh kills 13 neighbors in Camden, New Jersey, with a souvenir Luger to become the first U.S. single-episode mass murderer.

1972 – Munich Massacre: 9 Israel athletes taken hostage at the Munich Olympic Gamesby the Palestinian "Black September" terrorist group died (as did a German policeman) at the hands of the kidnappers during a failed rescue attempt. 2 other Israeli athletes are slain in the initial attack the previous day.

1997 – Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Over a million people lined the streets and 2.5 billion watched around the world on television.

 

And births this date include....

1937 – Jo Anne Worley, American actress

 

 

 

1944 – Swoosie Kurtz, American actress

....interesting read..named after an aircraft by her father!

1947 – Jane Curtin, American actress

 

 

 

1958 – Jeff Foxworthy, American comedian

 

 

 

 

 

 

1983 – Pippa Middleton, Sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

On September 6th, National Coffee Ice Cream Day permits us to indulge in a caffeinated dessert. Coffee lovers will delight in the opportunity, especially if they also enjoy ice cream. 

The cool and creamy result of our morning java in a refreshing dessert magnifies the celebration. While not everyone drinks coffee, some like the flavor in desserts. So this day may interest even those who don’t wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning.

Besides, when caffeine finds its way into a frozen, creamy blend, it’s nearly irresistible. Coffee ice cream has been around for many years.  In 1869, coffee ice cream was used in a parfait. One recipe appeared in a 1919 cookbook for an Egg Coffee, consisting of cream, crushed ice and coffee syrup.

Howard Johnson’s serves coffee ice cream as one of their standard menu items. According to Foodtimeline.org, since at least the 1960′s coffee is listed right along with vanilla, chocolate, banana, macaroon, and coconut.

One thing is for certain; coffee ice cream and chocolate will almost always go well together. Service a scoop over a dark chocolate cake and the celebration will be complete.