Summer Weather ~ Throw Back Thursday ~ Picture of the Day ~ Old Glory ~ Ramen Taco Bowls ~ National Hamburger Day

Good 55º clear sunny morning. 

Again, summer weather yesterday and the cumulus clouds hid the sun on and off all day... 

We topped at 92º.

Throw Back Thursday ... 1982 My little league Brian and me, with my huge HAIR!

Picture of the Day.... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......

Interesting about Old Glory........

Old Glory is a nickname for the flag of the United States. The original "Old Glory" was a flag owned by the 19th-century American sea captain William Driver (March 17, 1803 – March 3, 1886), who flew the flag during his career at sea and later brought it to Nashville, Tennessee, where he settled. Driver greatly prized the flag and ensured its safety from the Confederates, who attempted to seize the flag during the American Civil War. In 1922, Driver's daughter and niece claimed to own the original "Old Glory," which became part of the collection of the Smithsonian Institution, where they remain at the National Museum of American History.

Captain William Driver was born in Salem, Massachusetts. At age 13, Driver ran away from home to become a cabin boy on a ship.

At 21, Driver qualified as a master mariner and assumed command of his own ship, the Charles Doggett. In celebration of his appointment, Driver's mother and other women sewed the flag and gave it to him as a gift in 1824. With this flag flying over his ship, Driver went on to have a colorful career as a U.S. merchant seaman, sailing to China, India, Gibraltar, and the South Pacific. He participated in the tortoiseshell trade and knew some Fijian. In 1831, while voyaging in the South Pacific, Driver's ship "was the sole surviving vessel of six that departed Salem the same day." Driver picked up 65 descendants of the survivors of HMS Bounty and brought them back to Pitcairn Island. Driver was convinced that God saved his ship for that purpose.

Driver was deeply attached to the flag, writing: "It has ever been my staunch companion and protection. Savages and heathens, lowly and oppressed, hailed and welcomed it at the far end of the wide world. Then, why should it not be called Old Glory?"

Mr. Food

Looking for a quick meal idea for just the two of you? Try our Ramen Taco Bowls! In under 5 minutes you can have a tasty dish that'll bring smiles to both of your faces.

 

• 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (3-ounce) package ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
• 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1 tablespoon sliced olives
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• sour cream for garnish

 

1. In a pot of boiling water, add half the taco seasoning and ramen noodles. Cook about 3 minutes or until noodles are soft, stirring occasionally; drain well. Evenly divide into two bowls.
2. In a small bowl, toss chicken and remaining taco seasoning until evenly coated. Place the chicken on top of ramen noodles. Layer with the remaining ingredients and serve.

Historically this date.......

1930 – The Chrysler Building in New York City officially opens.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Building

1937 – The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, is officially opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, D.C., who pushes a button signaling the start of vehicle traffic over the span.

1952 – The women of Greece are given the right to vote.

1996 – U.S. President Bill Clinton's former business partners in the Whitewater land deal,James McDougal and Susan McDougal, and the Governor of Arkansas Jim Guy Tucker, are convicted of fraud.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McDougal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_McDougal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Guy_Tucker

...... AND in In 2001, in the final hours of his presidency, President Bill Clinton granted Susan McDougal a full  Presidential pardon. Of course! What a guy! Not.

And births this date include....

1888 – Jim Thorpe, American pentathlete, decathlete, football, baseball and basketball player (d. 1953)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thorpe

1931 – Carroll Baker, American actress

 Gadzzzzzzzzzz

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carroll_Baker

1934 – Annette Dionne

1934 – Cecile Dionne

1934 – Emilie Dionne, (d. 1954)

1934 – Marie Dionne, (d. 1970)

1934 – Yvonne Dionne, (d. 2001)

Annette - Cecile - Yvonne

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionne_Quintuplets

1957 – Kirk Gibson, American baseball player and manager

^1988 when he came to the BC Range to qualify for his CCW.

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Hamburger Day on May 28th wraps up National Burger Month and also ushers in summer grilling season.

Hamburger. Seasoned ground beef, grilled and placed between two slices of bread or a bun. Topped with sauteed onions, peppers, pickles, sliced onions, or cheese. Add condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or mayo. Anyone of these combinations would create a modern American version a hamburger.

From Guinness World Records...

The largest hamburger weighs 2,566 lb 9 oz and was achieved by Wolfgang Leeb, Tom Reicheneder, Rudi Dietl, Josef Zellner, Hans Maurer and Christian Dischinger (all Germany) in Pilsting, Germany, on 9 July 2017.

The hamburger consisted of three meat patties, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, onions, hamburger sauce and a bun.

It is most likely that the hamburger sandwich first appeared in the 19th or early 20th centuries, but there is much controversy over its origin. Over the years, the hamburger has become a culinary icon in the United States.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Fire up the grill and get some patties started. Will you add cheese and make it a double? There are so many options when it comes to our burgers these days, how do we even decide anymore? Some creative burger choices you might try are:

• bleu cheese
• coleslaw
• avocado
• fried egg
• barbecue and peanut butter
• mac & cheese

Heat ~ Picture of the Day ~ UK vs USA Re English Words ~ Greek Tortellini Salad ~ Andy Nantz ~ National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Good 53º clear sunny morning. 

Yesterday we topped at 92º.

Picture of the Day... perfect timing 

Interesting....

Even if you are a native speaker of English, the way your language is used in different parts of the world may surprise you. The differences between UK and US English are a perfect example, and here are some everyday words that have completely different meanings in the two countries.

Casket

UK: a jewellery box
US: a coffin

Flapjack

UK: a flat oatmeal snack
US: a pancake

Pants

UK: underwear
US: trousers

Bird

UK: a colloquial term for woman
US: only an animal

Bog

UK: a toilet
US: an area of wet muddy ground

Trolley

UK: a shopping cart
US: a trolleybus

First floor

UK: the second floor
US: the ground floor of a building

Chips

UK: fries
US: thin pieces of deep-fried potato

Biscuit

UK: a cookie
US: a buttery bread roll

Chemist

UK: a pharmacist
US: a scientist working with chemicals

Boot

UK: the trunk of a car
US: a piece of footwear

Jumper

UK: a knitted sweater
US: someone who jumps off something to end their life

Trainer

UK: a gym shoe
US: a person who teaches you skills, often in a gym

Bum

UK: a butt
US: a homeless person

Lift

UK: an elevator
US: to pick up and move something

From The Slow Roasted Italian...

The only 'rules' in Greek salad are tomatoes, olives, feta and olive oil.  I love mine loaded with crunchy veggies; peppers, red onion and cucumbers added to the tomatoes, Kalamata olives and loads of Feta cheese makes this a fabulous salad that I could eat every day!

• 1 orange bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 English cucumber, cut into spears and then quartered
• 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives, divided
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• ½ (19 ounce) package tortellini

Greek Salad Dressing

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1. Bring a large pot of water Cook tortellini according to directions on the package (do not add salt to the water).  Drain and set aside once cooked.
2. Chop vegetables and set aside.  Mince 1 tablespoon Kalamata olives for the dressing, set aside.  Combine remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.  Set aside.
3. In a pint size mason jar add salad dressing ingredients and minced olives.  Be sure to crush oregano with your fingers as you are adding it (to release the flavor). Shake mason jar until dressing is combined.  Pour dressing over salad and gently toss with salad tongs until well coated.
4. Serve and enjoy.

DONNA’S NOTE

1. If you are traveling with this salad or making it ahead, layer it in the order listed (the first ingredient goes in the bottom of the bowl, etc).  Travel with the dressing separately and add it once you are ready to serve it to keep salad perfectly crisp.

Special birthday today.... Jerry's pal and Marine Corps buddy Andy Nantz is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY!! xo

                       ^Andy with his bride Linda, my BFF.

Historically this date...

1907 – Bubonic plague breaks out in San Francisco, California.

1927 – The Ford Motor Company ceases manufacture of the Ford Model T and begins to retool plants to make the Ford Model A.

1933 – The Walt Disney Company releases the cartoon Three Little Pigs, with its hit song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?"

1937 – In California, the Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, creating a vital link between San Francisco and Marin County, California.

1967 – The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy is launched by Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter Caroline.

2006 – The May 2006 Java earthquake strikes at 5:53:58 am local time (22:53:58UTCMay 26) devastating Bantul and the city of Yogyakarta killing over 6,600 people.

And births this date include....

1837 – Wild Bill Hickok, American gunfighter (d. 1876)

1909 – Dolores Hope, American singer and philanthropist (d. 2011)

1911 – Hubert H. Humphrey, 38th Vice President of the United States and Senator from Minnesota (d. 1978)

1911 – Vincent Price, American actor (d. 1993)

1923 – Henry Kissinger, 56th United States Secretary of State, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

** First, friends Alice and Pat Reardon sent me a card in regards to "staying young and healthy".... It shows and older woman who says "A brisk walk is a great way to stay young and healthy". On the inside of the card it says, "The problem is the wine keeps splashing out of the glass!"... LOL!!!! 

Put on your sneakers for National Senior Health & Fitness Day.  On the last Wednesday in May each year, approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities across the United States for this national observance.

Many organizations offer special events especially for seniors:

• Banks
• Health Clubs
• Area Agencies on Aging
• Houses of Worship
• Hospitals
• Malls/Shopping Centers
• Park & Recreation Departments
• Retirement Committee’s
• Senior Centers
• State/Local/Aging Departments

Seniors benefit in numerous ways from physical activity. Exercises can be done at home, a community pool, or a local center. And seniors aren’t limited to just one type of exercise either. There are many to choose from. And many activities can be modified to fit any limitations. Yoga, walking, and swimming are all low impact routines that offer a range of benefits late in life and for all abilities. Some of the benefits include:

• reduce fall risk and increase the ability to live independently
• maintain strength, healthy joints, and muscles
• helps reduce or control blood pressure
• reduces the risk of colon cancer and diabetes
• eases symptoms of anxiety
• offers community and companionship when done in groups
• reduces and prevents arthritis joint swelling and pain

HOW TO OBSERVE

Find an event near you. You can even explore options online and start a fitness routine at home. Pick one that fits your needs. Do you currently have a fitness routine that keeps you going strong? 

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY HISTORY

The Mature Market Resource Center, a national information clearinghouse for the older adult market, organizes National Senior Health & Fitness Day as a public-private partnership.