300 Spartans
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Posted:Mar 7, 2022 7:58 am
Last Updated:Mar 7, 2022 4:49 pm 1478 Views
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In 480 BC 300 Spartans went to fight a battle they could not win... in a war they could not win..... Yet they went with their King, Leonidas to a narrow pass known as Thermopylae.
They left home in hopes they could inspire others to take arms to win the war. A war we benefit from 2500 years later.....
Munich.............. September 30, 38............... How did that work out?
Appeasing a bully never ends well................ where do we draw the line?
This is where we look into our souls and ask .... Who is our neighbor?
"Suppose my neighbor's home catches fire, and I have a length of garden hose or hundred feet away. If he can take my garden hose and connect it with his hydrant, I may help him to put out his fire...I don't say to him before that operation, "Neighbor, my garden hose cost me $; you have to me $ for it."... I don't want $--I want my garden hose back after the fire is over. "
Now......... let us examine what is happening in Ukraine and ask.....
Who is our neighbor?.
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way... Way... WAY BACK!
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Posted:Mar 6, 2022 6:31 pm
Last Updated:Mar 7, 2022 1:56 pm 1361 Views
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WAY ! Way... way back.
The United States minted Large cents along with half cents. Large Cents have a weight of 10.89 grams and are composed of pure copper beginning in 1795.
Our money was still under the influences of our Colonial past and the large English Penny.
Small Cents are a transition in several respects. Large Cents were still struck through 1857 and the metal composition of the Flying Eagle Cents is not the same as what was used on later issues. Even the thickness and weight of our smaller 1-Cent coin has changed since the first ones appeared. The Large Cent was increasingly unpopular by the 1840s and since the denomination was not legal tender (only silver and gold coins were legal tender in the United States), many merchants and banks refused to accept the coins. Others accepted the Large Cents at deep discounts. What was worse, by 1851, it was costing the Mint $1.06 to strike a Dollar's worth of 1-Cent coins.
Thus was born..... The United States Flying Eagle cent. Mint Director James R. Snowden decided to strike a Small Cent of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel at a weight of 4.67 grams. Snowden didn’t choose this mix at random. He was being lobbied heavily by Joseph Wharton along with his monopoly of nickel mines to use an alloy including this Nickel.
There was a design "flaw" The Eagle tended to crack and break the dies used for stamping the coins.
In 1859 the Indian Head Cent Composed of (1859–1864) 88% copper, 12% nickel
(1864–1909) 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc. In the postwar period, the cent became very popular and was struck in large numbers in most years
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Saturday Evening Post
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Posted:Mar 5, 2022 7:14 pm
Last Updated:Mar 7, 2022 2:33 pm 1656 Views
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Yesterday I had an overwhelming, daunting, day full of challenges coupled with breakdowns, systems failures, and deadends that left me physically, emotionally, and mentally drained to the point I just could not make a posting.
Monday I'll pull on a suit then go visit my friendly bankers to get things covered.
I am just grateful to have so many friends in here to share my "down time" with blogging and chatting with.
Today's erratic weather presented it's own challenges, rain, hail, wind and tornadoes bouncing all across the state. We needed to power wash the feed-bunks since it was a balmy 57 F here. During the winter you can image how ice, snow, feed, and crud can build up... when you get a day like today you make the most of it. Spring fever hits.
When I got sick I'd just bought a big bag of potatoes... they got kinda garfy.... I made us meatloaf for dinner with boiled potatoes.... I cut off a couple "eyes" that sprouted roots and you guessed it......
SPRING PLANTING BEGAN ! Well....... ok a potted plant in the kitchen to see if I get anything.
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ruff day
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Posted:Mar 5, 2022 12:02 am
Last Updated:Apr 29, 2022 5:09 pm 1868 Views
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I've had a pretty rough, tough Friday and could use your prayers.
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Mysterious Disappearance
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Posted:Mar 3, 2022 8:22 pm
Last Updated:Mar 7, 2022 8:58 am 1474 Views
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A mysterious disappearance !
I boiled *four* extra eggs to make deviled eggs to serve at dinner. YET when I go to peel the eggs... there's only *Three*
A job for Inspector Clouseau !
I peeled and halved the remainders placing the yokes in a small dish.
I add Mayonnaise, honey mustard, Lawrey's Seasoned Salt,and just a touch of red wine vinegar
I restuff the cavity with the yoke mix......
The term deviled egg comes from an 18th-century culinary term that the Oxford English Dictionary originally used to describe a fried or boiled dish that was highly seasoned. and this was eventually used to also include spicy, condiment-filled dishes, as well. It was eventually used to describe eggs.
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GOOD NEWS !
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Posted:Mar 2, 2022 7:44 pm
Last Updated:Mar 3, 2022 9:25 pm 1523 Views
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GOOD NEWS !!!
Our company left about and I made into my Dr's appointment by *:30* They did a blood draw and my A1c was *5,8*
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Nuthun
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Posted:Mar 1, 2022 7:02 pm
Last Updated:Mar 2, 2022 7:26 pm 1278 Views
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No blog or chat tonight. We've gotten some unexpected guests.
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Brand "X"
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Posted:Feb 28, 2022 6:50 pm
Last Updated:Mar 2, 2022 8:24 pm 1311 Views
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By the time you reach this age.....
you've tried or had just about every item offered by our grocery industry.
Even going so far as to buy BRAND "X"
When I run across something "new" in the store that we like I will share our appraisal with others. A few weeks ago I picked up a package of ECKRICH Bacon & Cheddar smoked sausages.
We've had them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They go as good singled on a bun as with eggs and hashbrowns. Have you tried them?
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~~~ P ~~~ is for Peach
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Posted:Feb 27, 2022 6:38 pm
Last Updated:Mar 1, 2022 7:00 pm 1095 Views
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So many "P" blog postings mentioned Peaches I knew I needed to post my Grandma's Peach Cobbler Recipe. it is an easy recipe anyone can make for a delicious dessert.
In a 9X baking dish melt a stick of butter then set aside to cool.
Select a 29 oz can of peaches, It doesn't matter if they are halves or sliced you will chop them into smaller pieces.
Drain the peach syrup into a sauce pan. You will add 1/4 cup and a heaping teaspoon of corn starch mixing them thoroughly.
Over medium heat bring the syrup to a boil stirring regularly making a "pudding"
Add your peaches into the pudding ... this is where grandma's biscuit cutter comes in handy.
Chop your peach halves or slices into smaller pieces blending in with the pudding. Set aside to cool.
For the "crust" you will need a cup of flour, a cup of , a scant tablespoon of baking powder and a dash of salt. Mix the dry ingredients before adding a cup of milk. IF you have "Self Rising" flour by all means use it. Omit the baking powder. the self rising flour is made with a "soft" Southern wheat, however, most will have the hard winter wheat raised in the Midwest and Canada.
I forgot the dash of cinnamon... ooopppss.
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~~~ P ~~~ is for Peach ~~~ part II ~~~
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Posted:Feb 27, 2022 6:37 pm
Last Updated:Feb 28, 2022 1:19 pm 1172 Views
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Gently pour your batter into the buttered baking dish allowing the mix to spread out amid the melted butter.
Spoon your peach pudding into the baking dish allowing the batter to envelope the fruit mix.
Bake in a 350 oven for 40 - 45 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack or trivet.
Serve this golden delight warm with vanilla ice cream.
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