Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Days of the Week ~ Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars ~ Wendy Harp ~ Leah Moran ~ National Get Over It Day

  

Good 40º nothing is frozen morning. What a change!

 

Yesterday we started with clear skies, then clouds moved in. We heated up to 65º. 

Here is the sunset......

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

Interesting .... days of the week

Where did the names of the days of the week come from? The names originated with the ancient Romans, who used the Latin words for the Sun, the Moon, and the five known planets!

 

In naming the seven days of the week as checkpoints in time, the ancient Romans choose seven celestial bodies that could be seen with the naked eye: the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. For example, “Sunday” is the Sun’s day and “Monday” is the Moon’s day.

When it comes to the English names that we use today for days of the week, we can also see the influence of the Anglo-Saxons and the old German gods. For example, “Wednesday ” comes from Woden, the Anglo-Saxon king of the gods; in Saxon, the name is “Wodnesdaeg.” (Now you know why Wednesday is spelled that way!)

Sunday  (Sol’s day. Sol was an ancient Roman sun god.)

Monday (Luna’s day. Luna was an ancient Roman moon goddess.)

Tuesday (Mars’s day. Mars was an ancient Roman god of war.)

Wednesday (Mercury’s day. Mercury was a messenger of the ancient Roman gods, and a god of commerce.)

Thursday (Jupiter’s, or Jove’s, day. Jupiter, or Jove, was the king of the ancient Roman gods, and a god of sky and thunder.)

Friday (Venus’s day. Venus was the ancient Roman goddess of love.)

Saturday (Saturn’s day)

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

If you're looking for a crowd pleaser, look no further than our all-time favorite: these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars. It's one of the most popular recipes on our site! The creamy filling between two layers of chocolate chip cookie dough makes this easy cheesecake recipe a heavenly delight that no one can resist. After all, who could turn down a mouthful of creamy filling between two layers of ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie crust?

Another thing we love about this recipe is that it's super easy to make. You only need 5 ingredients, after all! Refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough is a supermarket superstar in this recipe. It provides so much rich flavor, and it doesn't require any prep work on your part. You're free to focus on creating an equally easy homemade cheesecake filling. This easy cheesecake is so delicious, and it's a perfect match for the cookie crust. These cookie dough cheesecake bars are bound to be a hit at your house, and you will be happy to make them again and again!

 

• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 (16.5-ounce) rolls refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 9- x 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well mixed; set aside.
3. Slice cookie dough rolls into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices from one roll on bottom of prepared baking dish; press together so there are no holes in dough. Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly over dough; top with remaining slices of cookie dough.
4. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden and center is slightly firm. Remove from oven, let cool, then refrigerate. Cut into slices when well chilled.

 

 

***Keep the cookie dough refrigerated until just before slicing. You can serve these as-is, or top with chocolate sauce, fudge, whipped topping, or anything else you might like!

 

 

Today there are two special birthdays.... Wendy Harp over on Catalina Island is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY!!

 

^with her hubby, Rick, retired Catalina fire Captain with LA Co Fire.

Also celebrating is Leah Moran, who was my hairdresser for 20 years ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH!!

^with her mom Julie (Mgr at Ace Hardware) and her dad Mark (former Jackson Co firefighter)

 

Historically this date.....

1842 – The first documented discovery of gold in California occurs at Rancho San Francisco, six years before the California Gold Rush.

1916 – Pancho Villa leads nearly 500 Mexican raiders in an attack against Columbus, New Mexico.

This picture was taken in 1910 in Cananea Mexico. These are Pancho Villa's men who came to my grandparents home and told them since they weren't Mexican citizens they must leave. My Mother on the left with some kind of bandage on her head, my Uncle Lloyd in the middle, and my Aunt Agnes on the right. At the time my grandfather was a mining engineer at some mines in Mexico. They left there and moved to Bisbee AZ and he worked at the copper mine there.

1945 – The Bombing of Tokyo by the United States Army Air Forces began, one of the most destructive bombing raids in history.

1959 – The Barbie doll makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.

2011 – Space Shuttle Discovery makes its final landing after 39 flights.

And births this date include...

1902 – Will Geer, American actor (d. 1978)

1921 – Carl Betz, American actor (d. 1978)

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Each year on the 9th of March, people across the country observe National Get Over It Day. Just as it implies, the day is to do exactly that, GET OVER IT.

“It” may be a variety of things. Sometimes we need to get over the small things like spilled milk or traffic. Even news such as being passed over for a promotion, poor grades, or an argument with a family member shouldn’t cause us to live our lives in a state of misery forever. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

• Don’t fume over something minor any longer.
• Settle the score with yourself and your burden will feel lighter.
• Say goodbye to the worry of the “if onlys” and “what ifs” and look forward to days with a more positive attitude. 
• Host an obstacle course race and see who gets over the objects in their path the fastest.
• Get over that cold that’s been nagging you for weeks. 
• Has something trivial been weighing on your mind? Get over it.

NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY HISTORY

Get Over It Day was created by Jeff Goldblatt in 2005 after having trouble getting over an ex-girlfriend. 

Get Over It FAQ

Q. What’s another way to say, “get over it”?
A. There are a few different ways to tell someone to “get over it.”

• Let it go
• Move on
• Forget about it
• Forgive and forget
• Bury the hatchet

 

Q. What is the “it” in the phrase “get over it”?
A. The “it” is different for everyone. It may involve a relationship, romantic or otherwise. It may involve a diagnosis or injury. The “it” involves something difficult to accept, challenging to change, or a concept that alters a perspective. Regardless of what “it” is, getting over it is one step in healing and understanding. Until the process of “getting over it” is completed, it’s difficult to look positively toward the future.

 

 

 

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Aluminum Foil History ~ No Fuss Breakfast Bake ~ National Oregon Day

 

 

Good 26º morning. 

 

Yesterday early we had some fog covering my mountain. It didn't last long and then it cleared up.

We topped at 68º.

 

 

Picture of the Day...architecture problem....

 

 

Interesting

 Who invented aluminum foil....

A study of the history of aluminum foil indicates that on April 2, 1889, Charles Martin Hall got a patent for producing the metal. 

The first rolling plant came out in 1910, called Dr. Lauber, Neher, Cie and Emmishofen. This was in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland.

Early History and Origin

Before aluminum foil came out, tin foil was used for packing foods and other products. The metal was stiff and could leave an adverse effect on the food. It was in 1825 that aluminum was discovered, courtesy of Hans Christian Oersted. The Danish chemist was the first to show actual samples of the foil.

In 1845, the German scientist Friedrich Wohler was able to produce bigger samples. Through his work the basic characteristics of the metal could be discerned. This was a crucial point in the history of aluminum foil.

It was in 1854 that the French chemist Henry Deville developed the means for mass producing it. Despite his efforts, foil was still too expensive to be of any practical use. It was not until Hall’s invention that the material became affordable. The patent number of the US inventor was #400,666.

In 1888, Hall set up the Pittsburgh Reduction Company. It would become known as the Aluminum Company of America. From $1,200 a kilo in 1852, the cost of aluminum foil had gone down to 18 cents per pound in 1914.

Another important inventor was Karl Joseph Bayer. In 1888, the
Austrian chemist invented a process so aluminum oxide could be extracted from bauxite. This was another vital chapter in the history of aluminum foil. Today his methodology is still being used.

The Lauber Aluminum Rolling Plant

The Lauber plant in Switzerland was maintained by J.G. Neher and his sons. Their plant was located at the base of the Rhine Falls. They were able to exploit the falls’ energy to process the metal.

It was here that Lauber learned the protective use of the metal. From that point on, the metal started being used for packaging food. Today it is also being used for lacquer and embossing.

Uses

Today the metal has become an indispensable part in many industries. The most common utilization is packaging. Without aluminum, the fats will oxidize. Throughout the history of aluminum foil, its use in preserving food remains its most well known application.

It is also used when storing pharmaceutical products and milk. It is also employed in pouches, tubes and cigarettes. It is also used to preserve leftover food.

It is also used for thermal insulation, and cable liters. Special aluminum foils is also used in aircraft. Special aluminum foil can be used to block radio broadcasts. It is also employed for cooking foods like mushrooms.

It is also utilized when grilling foods. In some cases, aluminum has also been employed for ornament and decorations. Using anodization, metallic aluminum can assume other colors.

The history of aluminum foil shows just how important it has become. Although it is no longer regarded as a precious metal, its service to modern living cannot be ignored.

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

 

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 350º.  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.
    

 

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1924 – The Castle Gate mine disaster kills 172 coal miners near Castle Gate, Utah.

 

1936 – Daytona Beach Road Course holds its first oval stock car race.

 

1983 – President Ronald Reagan calls the Soviet Union an "evil empire".

 

1999 – The Supreme Court of the United States upholds the murder convictions of Timothy McVeigh for the Oklahoma City bombing.

 

 

 

And births this date include....

1921 – Alan Hale, Jr., American actor (d. 1990)

 

 

 

 

1922 – Cyd Charisse, American actress and dancer (d. 2008)

 

 

1943 – Lynn Redgrave, English actress (d. 2010)

 

 

1945 – Micky Dolenz, American musician (The Monkees)

 

 

 

 

1959 – Lester Holt, American television journalist

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

On March 8t, National Oregon Day recognizes the Beaver State. Valentine’s Day 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state to join the Union. 

Oregon’s climate enjoys the warm Pacific air west of the Cascade Mountains and in the lush Willamette Valley. More extreme temperature ranges are experienced in Oregon’s high desert.

Populations of Nez Perce, Chinook, Mollalla, and others settled along the Columbia River Gorge, Klamath Basin, and points east. Many of the first European explorers to arrive sought the elusive Northwest Passage

The Corps of Discovery Expedition followed the Colombia River Gorge, reaching the Pacific Ocean in November of 1805. They would winter at Ft. Clatsop. Soon, pioneers would follow along what would become the Oregon Trail.

The gorge was created from volcanic lava flows and glacial floods. Windsurfers flock to the Columbia due to the powerful, steady winds off of the Cascade Mountains. Kayaking, biking, hiking, skiing and many other outdoor adventures can be found up and down the Gorge, but its icy crown is Mt. Hood. The Stratovolcano’s last eruption occurred in 1865 and was named after Lord Samuel Hood.

South along the Cascade Range, a sleeping volcano forms the mysterious Crater Lake.  A well-planned hike along the trails to the remote brilliant, blue waters of the deepest lake in the U.S. is worth the effort. The pristine volcano is a wonder to see. Eastern Oregon takes on the color of a sunset in the undulating Painted Hills near Mitchell.

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Explore all the wonders of Oregon!