Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Coca-Cola History ~ Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Skillet ~ Ron Loynds ~ National V-J Day ~ Me

 

Good 41º hazy sky morning. 

 

Yesterday, again we had a lot of smoke and we topped at 89º.

 

 

Picture of the Day ... comfy passenger!

 

 

 

 

Interesting about Coca-Cola...

 

Confederate Colonel John Pemberton, wounded in the American Civil War and addicted to morphine, also had a medical degree and began a quest to find a substitute for the problematic drug. In 1885 at Pemberton's Eagle Drug and Chemical House, his drugstore in Columbus, Georgia, he registered Pemberton's French Wine Coca nerve tonic. Pemberton's tonic may have been inspired by the formidable success of Vin Mariani, a French-Corsican coca wine, but his recipe additionally included the African kola nut, the beverage's source of caffeine.

 

It is also worth noting that a Spanish drink called "Kola Coca" was presented at a contest in Philadelphia in 1885, a year before the official birth of Coca-Cola. The rights for this Spanish drink were bought by Coca-Cola in 1953.

 

In 1886, when Atlanta and Fulton County passed prohibition legislation, Pemberton responded by developing Coca-Cola, a nonalcoholic version of Pemberton's French Wine Coca. It was marketed as "Coca-Cola: The temperance drink", which appealed to many people as the temperance movement enjoyed wide support during this time. The first sales were at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta,

Georgia, on May 8, 1886, where it initially sold for five cents a glass. Drugstore soda fountains were popular in the United States at the time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for the health, and Pemberton's new drink was marketed and sold as a patent medicine, Pemberton claiming it a cure for many diseases, including morphine addiction, indigestion, nerve disorders, headaches, and impotence. Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage on May 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal.

 

^{By 1888, three versions of Coca-Cola – sold by three separate businesses – were on the market. A co-partnership had been formed on January 14, 1888, between Pemberton and four Atlanta businessmen: J.C. Mayfield, A.O. Murphey, C.O. Mullahy, and E.H. Bloodworth. Not codified by any signed document, a verbal statement given by Asa Candler years later asserted under testimony that he had acquired a stake in Pemberton's company as early as 1887. John Pemberton declared that the name "Coca-Cola" belonged to his son, Charley, but the other two manufacturers could continue to use the formula.}

 

In 1892, Candler set out to incorporate a second company; "The Coca-Cola Company" (the current corporation). When Candler had the earliest records of the "Coca-Cola Company" destroyed in 1910, the action was claimed to have been made during a move to new corporation offices around this time.

 

After Candler had gained a better foothold on Coca-Cola in April 1888, he nevertheless was forced to sell the beverage he produced with the recipe he had under the names "Yum Yum" and "Koke". This was while Charley Pemberton was selling the elixir, although a cruder mixture, under the name "Coca-Cola", all with his father's blessing. After both names failed to catch on for Candler, by the middle of 1888, the Atlanta pharmacist was quite anxious to establish a firmer legal claim to Coca-Cola, and hoped he could force his two competitors, Walker and Dozier, completely out of the business, as well.

John Pemberton died suddenly on August 16, 1888. Asa Candler then decided to move swiftly forward to attain full control of the entire Coca-Cola operation.

 

 Ingredients:

• Carbonated water
• Sugar (sucrose or high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) depending on country of origin)
• Caffeine
• Phosphoric acid
• Caramel color (E150d)
• Natural flavorings

A typical can of Coca-Cola (12 fl ounces) contains 38 grams of sugar (usually in the form of HFCS), 50 mg of sodium, 0 grams fat, 0 grams potassium, and 140 calories. On May 5, 2014, Coca-Cola said it is working to remove a controversial ingredient, brominated vegetable oil, from all of its drinks.

 

If you want to read a lot more about this Coca-Cola, go here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Plump shrimp, flavorful and healthy garlic, and baby spinach are the key ingredients in our quick-to-fix Garlic Shrimp and Spinach skillet meal. Whether for company or a quick weeknight dinner, it will bring you tasty rewards.

 

• 1 pound angel hair pasta
• 1 stick butter
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (6-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon)

 

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm in a serving bowl.
    
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter ; add shrimp, garlic, salt, and pepper, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp mixture to a bowl.
    
3. Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and pine nuts to skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until spinach is wilted. Return shrimp mixture to skillet with vegetables, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Serve over pasta and drizzle with lemon juice.

 

 

 

 

Special birthday today..... Ron Loynds is celebrating. Happy Birthday Ron! Ron was a classmate of mine in high school. Here he is with his bride Sue....

 

 

and as a Woodrow Wilson High School football player.....

 

 

Historically this date....

1789 – The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.

1901 – Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt utters the famous phrase, "Speak softly and carry a big stick" at the Minnesota State Fair.

1945 – World War II: Combat ends in the Pacific Theater: the Instrument of Surrender of Japan is signed by Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and accepted aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

 

 

 

 

On a trip to Hawaii a few years ago with family, we went to the USS Missouri for a tour. My Brian had been in the USMC and had been stationed aboard the Mo during the Gulf War as an "anti-terrorist specialist". He gave us a personalized tour of the ship.

 

 

 

1998 – Swissair Flight 111 crashes near Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia. All 229 people on board are killed.

 

And births this date include....

1838 – Liliuokalani of Hawaii, Queen of Hawaii (d. 1917)

 

 

 

 

1919 – Marge Champion, American actress (d.2020)

 

... during my ballet years in the '60's I took lessons from her father, Ernest Belcher. "trainer and coach of many film performers, including Beth Beri, Mary Pickford, Pola Negri, Ramon Navarro, Nanette Fabray and Shirley Temple".

1948 – Terry Bradshaw, American football player

 

1948 – Christa McAuliffe, American schoolteacher and astronaut (d. 1986)

 

 

 

 

1951 – Mark Harmon, American actor

1964 – Keanu Reeves, Canadian actor

 

1966 – Salma Hayek, Mexican actress

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

On September 2, National V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) recognizes Allied Forces’ victory over Japan during World War II.  Officials announced the surrender of Japan to the Allies on August 15, 1945. The official signing of surrender took place on September 2, 1945, officially ending World War II.

Six-years of sacrifice and horrors preceded this moment. All around the world, celebrations erupted. However, there would be years of reconciliations, discoveries and coming to terms with the damage done to relations and humanity.

 

HISTORY

The formal signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender took place on board the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.  At that time, President Truman declared September 2 to be the official V-J Day. However, over the years, many citizens of the United States celebrated August 14 as V-J Day in conjunction with the European observation on August 15th.

Interesting that the surrender took place on August 15th which was my Mother's birthday and the treaty was signed on the 2nd of Sept, which is my birthday! Also, I was the first baby born in Los Angeles at 2:03am on VJ Day. My picture, being held by a nurse (top right) was with the other babies born the previous day was put on the front page of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. No name of course, as I wasn't named Virginia Jane or Valerie June or some VJ name... Susan Leslie wasn't good enough! LOL.

Weather/Smoke ~ Picture of the Day ~ Cleveland's ML Baseball Team ~ Zucchini Squares ~ National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day

 

Good 41º smokey morning. 

 

Yesterday we started with smoke and an air quality warning... we topped at 89º.

 

Soon my mountain was completely hidden by the smoke...

 

Picture of the Day

 

Interesting about Cleveland's baseball team names...

 

 

 

The Cleveland Indians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Indians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. Since 1994, they have played at Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona. Since their establishment as a Major League franchise in 1901, the team has won 10 Central division titles, six American League pennants, and two World Series championships, (in 1920 and 1948). The team's World Series championship drought since 1948 is the longest active among all 30 current Major League teams.

 

^{The name "Indians" originated from a request by club owner Charles Somers to baseball writers to choose a new name to replace "Cleveland Naps" following the departure of Nap Lajoie after the 1914 season. It was a revival of the nickname that fans gave to the Cleveland Spiders while Louis Sockalexis, a Native American, was playing for the team. Common nicknames for the Indians include the "Tribe" and the "Wahoos", the latter referencing their former logo, Chief Wahoo. The team's mascot is named "Slider."}

 

^{The franchise originated in 1894 as the Grand Rapids Rustlers, a minor league team in the Western League. The team relocated to Cleveland in 1900 and was renamed the Cleveland Lake Shores. The Western League itself was renamed the American League while continuing its minor league status. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the major league incarnation of the club was founded in Cleveland in 1901. Originally called the Cleveland Bluebirds, the team played in League Park until moving permanently to Cleveland Stadium in 1946. From August 24 to September 14, 2017, the Indians won 22 consecutive games, the longest winning streak in American League history.}

 

^{The team will cease using the name "Indians" following the 2021 baseball season, after which they will change their name to the Cleveland Guardians. The team's new name references the Guardians of Traffic, eight monolithic 1932 Art Deco sculptures by Henry Hering gracing the city's Hope Memorial Bridge, which is adjacent to Progressive Field.}

 

^{The 1920 Indians, who won the first World Series Championship in team history.}

 

The primary home uniform is white with navy blue piping around each sleeve. Across the front of the jersey in script font is the word "Indians" in red with a navy blue outline, with navy blue undershirts, belts, and socks.

The alternate home jersey is red with a navy blue script "Indians" trimmed in white on the front, and navy blue piping on the sleeves, with navy blue undershirts, belts, and socks.

The home cap is navy blue with a red bill and features a red block "C" on the front.

The primary road uniform is gray, with "Cleveland" in navy blue block letters trimmed in red across the front of the jersey, navy blue piping around the sleeves, and navy blue undershirts, belts, and socks.

The alternate road jersey is navy blue with "Cleveland" in red block letters trimmed in white on the front of the jersey, and navy blue undershirts, belts, and socks.

The road cap is similar to the home cap, with the only difference being the bill is navy blue.

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Whether you grow zucchini in your garden, or you're picking it up from the store, this is the game-changing zucchini recipe you need! Our recipe for Zucchini Squares is a baked zucchini dish that's made with grated cheese, lots of seasonings, and a few other ingredients, making it one of our favorite zucchini side dishes. When you serve zucchini this way, even the pickiest of eaters will be asking for seconds of their veggies.

 

• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (see Note)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup biscuit baking mix
• 3 cups grated zucchini

 

1. Preheat oven to 375º. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs, then add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until set in center. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut into squares.

 

**If you have the time, give this extra zip by using chopped fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.

 

 

Historically this date......

1914 – The last passenger pigeon, a female named Martha, dies in captivity in the Cincinnati Zoo.

.... interesting read, click on "passenger pigeon".

1939 – Adolf Hitler signs an order to begin the systematic euthanasia of mentally ill and disabled people.

 

1979 – The American space probe Pioneer 11 becomes the first spacecraft to visit Saturn when it passes the planet at a distance of 13,000 miles.

 

And births this date include...

1922 – Yvonne De Carlo, Canadian-born actress (d. 2007)

  

1928 – George Maharis, American actor

 

1939 – Lily Tomlin, American actress and comedian

1946 – Barry Gibb, English singer (Bee Gees)

1950 – Phil McGraw, American talk show host

1961 – Christopher Ferguson, American astronaut

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day on September 1st recognizes words which do not rhyme with any other words in the English language.

While September celebrates many random and capricious days, this observance focuses on specific words. Words that don’t rhyme with any other word are called refractory rhymes. Poets reason that avoiding these words helps keep their poetry consistent. However, refractory words only interrupt poems where rhyme and reason matter.

The less fickle poet takes on these challenging words. Toss out the rhymes. Say farewell to meter. Be whimsical and playful. The Jabberwocky never stopped Lewis Carrol. Dilly dally in a world of mishmash and find a verse that fits the spirit of the day. Deliver an envelope full of words directly up the chimney. Tilt the accent one way and lilt it another until the word fits in fluttery ways.

There need be no reason, nor rhyme for that matter. Not all poems do. Then again, you could dive deep like Alexander Atkins did in 2014 and search a little bit harder for the perfect rhyme. Check out his blog that stretches the edges of the language to fill the void left by refractory rhymes.

Some un-rhymable words in the English language include:

• Orange
• Month
• Silver
• Spirit
• Chimney
• Purple
• Woman
• Ninth
• Pint