Thursday, May 26, 2011
Kick Off To Summer
(Published on iSurf News on May 26, 2011)
Like so many people, I am so tired of the rain and the dreary weather but I know, like the famous quote says, “This too shall pass.” Soon, I will be complaining about the heat and humidity and will be praying for a nice cool fall breeze. I know myself all too well.
Friday, May 20, 2011
May 21 is Armed Forces Day
(Published on iSurf News on May 20, 2011)
A few weeks ago, I was in the grocery store stocking up on some store deals, when I saw the most handsome man I had seen in awhile. A sense of pride came over me as I watched this young man.
He was concentrating on his mission in the dairy department and I didn't want to disturb this stranger but I just couldn't help myself. I walked right up to him and said, "Thank you. Thank you for what you do." He responded, "You are very welcome, Ma'am. It is my pleasure. And my duty."
Just a few days earlier, we had been told that the world's most wanted terrorist had been killed when US Navy Seals raided his compound. I wondered what this young man thought about these events. I wanted to ask him but I didn't want my feelings of American pride to be overshadowed by my American anger.
President Harry Truman proclaimed the first Armed Forces Day (AFD) on May 20, 1950 and it is celebrated each year on the third Saturday of May. According to the US Department of Defense, this day was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job was performed and the role of the military in civilian life.
There are many events to attend to celebrate this day but a simple "Thank You" to a person in uniform may be all that person needs to hear.
Here are some good, all-American recipes to try as we honor the men and women in uniform.
Apple-Cucumber Salsa
●1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
●¼ cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
●½ small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
● small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
●1 ½ tbsp white wine vinegar
●1 ½ tsp sugar
●Salt
In a bowl, toss the apple with the cucumber, onion and pepper. Stir in the vinegar and sugar, season with salt and serve.
He was concentrating on his mission in the dairy department and I didn't want to disturb this stranger but I just couldn't help myself. I walked right up to him and said, "Thank you. Thank you for what you do." He responded, "You are very welcome, Ma'am. It is my pleasure. And my duty."
Just a few days earlier, we had been told that the world's most wanted terrorist had been killed when US Navy Seals raided his compound. I wondered what this young man thought about these events. I wanted to ask him but I didn't want my feelings of American pride to be overshadowed by my American anger.
President Harry Truman proclaimed the first Armed Forces Day (AFD) on May 20, 1950 and it is celebrated each year on the third Saturday of May. According to the US Department of Defense, this day was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job was performed and the role of the military in civilian life.
There are many events to attend to celebrate this day but a simple "Thank You" to a person in uniform may be all that person needs to hear.
Here are some good, all-American recipes to try as we honor the men and women in uniform.
Apple-Cucumber Salsa
●1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
●¼ cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
●½ small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
● small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
●1 ½ tbsp white wine vinegar
●1 ½ tsp sugar
●Salt
In a bowl, toss the apple with the cucumber, onion and pepper. Stir in the vinegar and sugar, season with salt and serve.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Taste Just Like Chicken
(Published on iSurf News on May 11, 2011)
My family always took a summer vacation when I was growing up but I always remember it being such a rush to do everything that we had to come home to get some rest.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Cinco De Mayo
(Published on iSurf News on May 5, 2011)
Cinco De Mayo, not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 6, is observed on May 5.
This day is celebrated in order to commemorate the unexpected victory of the Mexican army over the French forces on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. The state of Puebla celebrates this holiday but the celebrations are also popular along the US-Mexico border as well as in areas that have a high Mexican population. The activities planned center around the celebration of Mexican customs and culture.
This day is celebrated in order to commemorate the unexpected victory of the Mexican army over the French forces on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. The state of Puebla celebrates this holiday but the celebrations are also popular along the US-Mexico border as well as in areas that have a high Mexican population. The activities planned center around the celebration of Mexican customs and culture.
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