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In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

by John McCrae

NATIONAL VANILLA CUPCAKE DAY

Cupcake lovers celebrate each year on National Vanilla Cupcake Day. These small cakes get their day on November 10th. Indulge in one or several.

Cupcakes have also been known as:

Fairy Cakes
Patty Cakes
Cup Cakes (different from Cupcakes (one-word)
Cupcakes can be traced back to 1796 when a recipe notation for a cake to be baked in small cups was written in American Cookery (by Amelia Simmons). The earliest known documentation of the term cupcake was in 1828 in Seventy-five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats in Eliza Leslie’s Receipts cookbook.

Cupcakes were originally baked in heavy pottery cups. Today, some bakers still use individual ramekins, small coffee mugs, larger teacups, or other small ovenproof pottery-type dishes for baking their cupcakes.

Today, cupcakes are an art form. Bakers create elaborate decorations and displays utilizing a variety of ingredients. Whether they’re the centerpiece of a wedding, birthday, or anniversary cupcakes satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Colorful and fun, these single-serving delights offer a pleasing option when planning any celebration.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY

On November 10th, The United States Marine Corps Birthday commemorates the establishment of the Continental Marines.

The United States Marine Corps, a branch of the United States Armed Forces, is responsible for providing power protection from the sea. They use the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. The Continental Congress first established the Continental Marines on November 10, 1775, leading up to the American Revolution. Two battalions of Marines fought for independence both on land and at sea.

The Corps was abolished at the end of the Revolutionary War. However, on July 11, 1798, Congress ordered the creation of the Corps. Congress named it the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and directed that it be available for service under the Secretary of the Navy.

NATIONAL CIVIC PRIDE DAY | November 10

On November 10 we celebrate National Civic Pride Day and inspire everyone to promote the dynamic communities they live in.

NATIONAL FORGET-ME-NOT DAY

National Forget-Me-Not Day on November 10th reminds Americans of the sacrifices returning soldiers have made of body, blood, and limb. Created in 1921, the day reminds Americans that National Forget-Me-Not Day originally raised funds for services for returning injured soldiers. At the time, the existing hospitals were insufficient to support the numbers of returning disabled veterans.

@Oodieom,

I was in a deep sleep when you posted this I had the best sleep ever. 😎😘💕

I have been working on small projects around the house and helping hubby with
the leaves I like moving every part of my body. I like to stay fit. Hubby has a beautiful
body think Paul Newman hubby is tall and slim. Thing is he is a workaholic he cannot
sit still he has to be doing something. I always keep a Honey Do List handy. 💕😎

Enjoy your day Oodie I am so glad you posted. 🎈The food sounds fantastic and Oodie
you are very good with food. 💕

@sheba2011

We haven’t had rain since the last hurricane which is about a month ago. So today I took the sprinkler and watered the front including the new plants. Tomorrow I will be doing the side of our home where our croton is along with the hibiscus. Our neighbor across the street returned last Sunday from Indiana. We got together this afternoon and she mentioned that this will be their last time here. They flew and their van was transported from Indiana to Florida. It took 3 days. They could only pack clothing in the van. I mentioned Amtrak and they will look into this and will give it a try if not too expensive. I also mentioned that they could pack the car. No limit on what they can bring.

I did end up at the Farmer’s Market. I just purchased takeout for dinner. They make great sandwiched, but today I decided to try a healthy meal which was salisbury steak made into meatballs with mashed potato and broccoli. It was very tasty and turned out to be too much food. I also picked up homemade potato soup and clam chowder along with tuna fish salad on a croissant. For dessert, brought hubby a fresh fruit cup.

Hubby is doing OK. I am now working on finding a contractor to redo a bathroom, paint the interior and to install new flooring. I have an appointment for tires at Costco on Monday and will try to check out some flooring that was in their ad..I will ask for one box so that we can determine if it’s a go or not. The lateness of the day is upon me. I need t o get some sleep. Another work day coming up, though it won’t be an all day thing. Goodnight. Sweet dreams to the 3 Musketeers.

Under Pressure
Song by David Bowie and Queen

Mm-noom-ba-deh
Doom-boom-ba-beh
Doo-boo-boom-ba-beh-beh
Pressure pushin’ down on me
Pressin’ down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure that brings a building down
Splits a family in two, puts people on streets
Mm-ba-ba-beh, mm-ba-ba-beh
Dee-day-da, ee-day-da
That’s okay
That’s the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watchin’ some good friends screamin’, “Let me out”
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Pressure on people, people on streets
Da-da-da, mm-mm
Da-da-da-ba-bum
Okay
Chippin’ around, kick my brains ’round the floor
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Ee-doh-ba-buh, ee-da-ba-ba-bop
Mm-bo-bop, beh-lup
People on streets, ee-da-dee-da-day
People on streets, ee-da-dee-da-dee-da-dee-da
It’s the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watching some good friends screaming, “Let me out”
Pray tomorrow gets me higher, higher, high
Pressure on people, people on streets
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on the fence but it don’t work
Keep comin’ up with love but it’s so slashed and torn
Why, why, why?
Love
Insanity laughs under pressure we’re breaking
Can’t we give ourselves one more chance?
Why can’t we give love that one more chance?
Why can’t we give love, give love, give love, give love
Give love, give love, give love, give love?
‘Cause love’s such an old-fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure
Pressure

@shoelady60,

Good evening OZ has a nice chill. I will keep you posted on the Game.
One of my brothers who loves the Raiders said his boys are out so he will wear
their colors all over Colorado. LOL! 😎💕

Just a friendly family thing and may the best team win.

Enjoy and sweet dreams. 😎💕