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Monday, October 03, 2011
DID YOU KNOW?
The American Mustache Institute has named Chicago as THE MOST MUSTACHE FRIENDLY CITY IN THE U.S.A.OUR NATIONS CAPITOL SETS A GREAT EXAMPLE
The number of rapes was up 25%, in D.C., last year while reported rapes were down 5% in the rest of the country. Crime is alive and well in Washington D.C. and that doesn't even include the crimes being committed by the Congress.
HOT AND DRY TEXAS ISN'T ALONE THIS YEAR.
It's always hot and dry in Phoenix but this summer was hotter than it has ever been since they started keeping records. And, it's been dryer than is usually is too.
SO LONG ANDY!
I watched Andy Rooney's last comments on 60 Minutes last night. Nothing lasts forever but he came closer than most.
COLOR REPORT
According to the TRAVEL WISCONSIN website, La Crosse, Sparta and Viroqua are two weeks away from peak fall color. We still have a lot of green around town but not for long.
I haven't heard how the color is at the R & R RANCH. I'll have to get Roger to take a couple of pictures.
I haven't heard how the color is at the R & R RANCH. I'll have to get Roger to take a couple of pictures.
LIBRARY CUTS HOURS AND WORKERS
The La Crosse Public Library will close an hour earlier (8:00 P.M.) Monday through Thursday and they're laying off five part time workers as a result of budget cuts.
I'm sorry to hear about the cuts but, of course, the early closing won't affect me. My chance of visiting the library, after the sun goes down, is ZERO.
LEARNING TO WALK
I love elephants and this baby at the San Diego Zoo is just about as cute as they come.
CORRUPTION IN POLITICS
The corruption in politics continues to grow but there are good folks working to expose these slimy creeps with TRUTHYNESS. Here's a report from the WALL STREET JOURNAL
Sunday, October 02, 2011
FROM THE KITCHEN
I ran across a note I made a couple of years ago. It was a maranade for pork chops. I had all the ingredients so tried it out today. If you like sweet and sour, you'll like this.
I added a touch of horseradish with mine also. I used it as a maranade and then baked the ribs in the sauce. They were delicious!
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 2 TBS cider vinegar
- 1 TBS mustard
I added a touch of horseradish with mine also. I used it as a maranade and then baked the ribs in the sauce. They were delicious!
WILLARD REPORTS THE SAME TRAGEDY THAT DONNIE AND LINDA ARE SEEING
"Shrubs and trees here are dieing. Two beautiful Magnolia Trees are on their last gasp."
THE OTHER OKTOBERFEST
I'm sorry I missed OKTOBERFEST IN DEADWOOD They have WEINER DOG RACES! READ THE STORY HERE
SMALL CITY--BIG PROBLEMS
La Crosse never seems to grow any larger. The population remains about the same from census to census. Even so, the city is facing problems that are more likely to be found in fast growing cities. The article in today's La Crosse Tribune tells the story. Read the story here.
DONNIE AND LINDA'S LATEST ADVENTURE
Worst thing--it's my principal typing finger, so my mails may be abbreviated for a few days.
FALL IN SPEARFISH CANYON
One of the canyon sights everyone enjoys is Bridal Veil Falls. A friend, who also worked at the radio station, and I spent one afternoon climbing up the side of the falls (about 50 feet). I still don't believe I actually did it but I lived to tell the tale. The climb was well worth it. Behind the falls, at the top, is a small lake with the beautiful forest that seems alive with birds and it's so isolated that you feel as though you're all alone in the world. As I recall, with my fear of heights, getting back down was far more terrifying than going up.
It's amazing what you can do when you're young. Nowadays it feels like an achievement that I can still get out of the chair.
For more history of the canyon Click here to go to an excellent website
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