National Hot Dog Day - Today is National Hot Dog Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
National Hot Dog Day celebrates one of America's favorite summer sandwiches. It is only fitting that this dog gets its day.
It is summertime, and hot dogs are on the grill and at picnics all across America.
They are at the ballpark. They are sold from carts on street corners in every city.
Enjoy National Hot Dog Day to the fullest. Have a couple of hot dogs for lunch or dinner.
Test your Hot Dog Trivia!
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
National Hot Dog Day, In the News, and Enjoy
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
National Iced Tea Day, In the News, Juicing, and Enjoy
National Iced Tea Day - Today is National Iced Tea Day! In the News - They walk among us! Juicing - Our juicing regimen continues. We are on track and loving the experience! This morning, my weight was 223.9 pounds. That is a 2-pound decrease from yesterday morning! AND I feel more energetic than I have in years! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
With the official start of summer just a few days away, the timing is perfect for National Iced Tea Day. Have it plain, add a little lemon, or sweeten it with sugar. Iced Tea is certainly a favorite summer cooler of millions of Americans. And best of all, tea is good for your health!
It takes no imagination to decide how to enjoy this great day: Grab an iced tea and head out to the hammock strung under a shady tree.
Medicinal value:
Since ancient times, people have believed that tea has a wide range of medicinal uses. Modern research has given credibility to many of these beliefs and identified more. In some cases research is not conclusive. Regardless of the final determination as to its value over time, drink and enjoy because there is no research to suggest that it can hurt you and it just tastes good.
Here are some of the known or suspected medicinal applications:
The Origin of Iced Tea:
In 1904, English tea plantation owner Richard Blechynden set up a booth to sell hot tea at the St. Louis World Fair. It was a sizzler of a day, and fair visitors did not want anything hot. Rather, they needed something to cold quench their thirst. He dumped some of his hot tea into ice and served it cold. It was an immediate hit. This was the first known use of iced tea.
I encountered this vending machine at a local park this morning. I was surprised,
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Top 10 US Cities for Car Theft, It Is HOT!, and Smile!
Top 10 US Cities for Car Theft - Of the 10 US cities with the highest vehicle theft rates, 8 are in Northern California!
It is disturbing that eight of the 10 top cities in the nation for car theft are in Northern California. It is even more unsettling that one of them, Redding, is very near here—only 50 miles north of Corning!
The temperature shown in Mr. Nitro R/T’s cabin is higher than the actual temperature (it reached a mere 111° yesterday), but I admit to feeling immediately sweaty when I gazed upon the exterior temperature probe’s display!
It is only 9 AM, and the temperature outside has already reached 86°! U recommend staying indoors, relaxing, and smiling!
Friday, June 21, 2013
World Humanist Day, Summer Begins, and Be Entertained!
World Humanist Day - World Humanist Day is a Humanist holiday celebrated annually around the world on the June Solstice. Summer Begins - Summer has arrived! Be Entertained! - Relax and enjoy!
According to the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), the day is a way of spreading awareness of Humanism as a philosophical life stance and means to effect change in the world. It is also seen as a time for Humanists to gather socially and promote the positive values of Humanism.
The holiday developed during the 1980s as several chapters of the American Humanist Association (AHA) began to celebrate it. At the time, the date on which it was celebrated varied from chapter to chapter, with selections such as the founding date of the IHEU, or other significant dates. From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, the AHA and IHEU passed resolutions declaring World Humanist Day to be on the summer solstice.
The manner in which World Humanist Day is celebrated varies considerably among local Humanist groups, reflecting the individuality and non-dogmatism of Humanism as a whole. Whilst the event might be a simple gathering, such as a dinner or picnic, with ample time for both socializing and reflection, the method of celebration is down to the individual Humanists. Some groups actually develop intricate social rituals, music, and proceedings which highlight the metaphoric symbolism of the solstice and the light (knowledge) which brings us out of darkness (ignorance).
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Juneteenth, Summer Is Almost Here!, and Wow!
Today is Juneteenth - Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in 42 of the United States. Summer Is Almost Here! - Summer will begin this Friday! We have enjoyed a period of very mild weather. Forecasts for this weekend indicate this will change dramatically. HOT weather will arrive! Wow! - Do not try this at home!
Though Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, with an effective date of January 1, 1863, it had minimal immediate effect on most slaves' day-to-day lives—particularly in the Confederate States of America.
Texas, as a part of the Confederacy, was resistant to the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth commemorates June 18 and 19, 1865. June 18 is the day Union General Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take possession of the state and enforce the emancipation of its slaves. On June 19, 1865, while standing on the balcony of Galveston’s Ashton Villa, Granger read the contents of "General Order No. 3":
The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Alien Nation, Animal Cruelty, -and- Enjoy!
Alien Nation - Florida city accepts status as Scientology stronghold
Animal Cruelty - man beheads tame hotel duck
Enjoy! - hotel charges $14,500 for dessert
On this day in history: September 24, 1988 - High on PCP and brandishing a shotgun, James Brown interrupts an insurance seminar next door to his business office in Augusta, Georgia and accuses the attendees of using his private restroom. The resulting 90-minute interstate pursuit ends only after police shoot out his truck tires. The Godfather of Soul ends up serving two years in prison.
Born on this day in history: September 24, 1896 - F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 - 1940) author. His writings and lifestyle epitomized 1920s "Jazz Age" in "The Great Gatsby," 1925.
Scripture of the Day: "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." (Hebrews 10:35-36)
Video of the Day: It's JerryTime: Jail Time for Jerry - submitted by Cindy
Summer has ended; a pall has fallen over the land. Sadly, summer has ended. Summer is my favorite season. It is a season filled with sunshine and warmth. I shall miss summer greatly for the next nine months.
Saturday morning, I made a large batch of salsa with 12 large Jalapeño peppers, 10 small Serrano peppers, 4 large habanero peppers, 4 medium Thai peppers, 4 medium Cayenne peppers, 1 large red onion, 23 large garlic cloves, 3 medium celery stalks, 1 large bunch cilantro, 16 medium Roma tomatoes, 4 medium cluster tomatoes, sea salt, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper, cumin, and ground Cayenne pepper.
We had planned to toss some baby back ribs on the grill Saturday. The rains came, however, and the roasting of the pig was set aside until Sunday. I simmered two racks of baby back ribs in Sierra Nevada India Pale Ale for an hour. I placed the ribs on the grill—bone-side down—on the rear of the grill, with the rear burner off and the front burner on medium-low. I slathered the ribs with Extra-hot Louisiana Hot Sauce and sprinkled with Red Monkey Cajun Spice Rub. Every 30 minutes, I sprayed the ribs with olive oil to keep moist. After an hour, I began brushing sauce on the ribs every 30 minutes. For the sauce, I used Jack Daniels sauce for a base. I added lime juice, molasses, ground Cayenne pepper, and Extra-hot Louisiana hot sauce.
When Laura returned from a meeting at Harvest Christian Center, she took over tending to the ribs. At 6:30, they were done. I made garlic (two heads), Jalapeño, and cheddar cheese mashed red potatoes to accompany the ribs. It was an incredibly delicious meal. Two bottles of Sierra Nevada India Pale Ale were required to wash the ribs and potatoes down into my gullet.
Friday, June 22, 2007
We'll Always Have Paris, Bolt from the Blue, -and- The Water's Fine
We'll Always Have Paris - Hilton says shes "proud" she served jail sentence
Bolt from the Blue - lightning kills man under cloudless sky
The Water's Fine - fire crew used hydrant to fill pool
On this day in history: June 22, 1940 - France surrenders. Adolf Hitler forces the instrument of surrender to be signed in the very railcar in which the French inflicted the humiliating World War I Treaty of Versailles upon the Germans.
Born on this day in history: June 22, 1949 - Meryl Streep (1949 - ____) actress. She has starred in many films, including "The Deer Hunter," 1978 and "Kramer vs. Kramer," 1979.
Today's Video: Just for Fun
The weather—on this, the second day of summer—continues to be relatively mild. It has been in the low 90s for the last several days, and evenings bring a gentle breeze. It is very pleasant weather.
For dinner last evening, we had gourmet burritos. I simmered the remainder of the pig butt in Sierra Nevada Pale Ale for several hours. I added six sliced Jalapeños, two diced habaneros, two sliced white onions, two diced tomatoes, ground black pepper, sea salt, ground cumin, and ground cayenne. Laura began tending to the pan when she arrived. Eventually, the pig meat shredded beautifully. The meal was delightful. Laura left for work this morning with leftovers in tow.