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NATIONAL FLORIDA DAY

National Florida Day on January 25th recognizes the 27th state to join the United States.

The Sunshine State is home to the oldest established city in the country. With over 400 years of history, St. Augustine’s streets and colonial architecture have stories to tell. Founded by Spanish explorers in 1565, visit the city and walk in the same footsteps as 16th-century bishops, ponder the escapades of pirates and the whereabouts of lost gold and learn about the lives of European settlers.

East and West Florida became the 14th and 15th British Colonies after the end of the French and Indian War in 1763. However, in 1783, after the end of the American Revolutionary War, The Treaty of Paris returned Florida to Spain.

The present-day borders of Florida were absorbed through two transactions: The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 brought East Florida with it (but not without dispute from the French) and through a U.S. intervention in an uprising in West Florida in 1812 causing West Florida to join the Mississippi Territory. Florida joined the Union on March 3, 1845.

NATIONAL OPPOSITE DAY

Day Opposite National on January 25th celebrates a fun day of switcher-roos. What better way than to not celebrate? We don’t really mean that, or do we?

NATIONAL IRISH COFFEE DAY

National Irish Coffee Day kicks off January 25th each year with a mug of strong coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and topped with a layer of cream.

On a cold, wet day in 1942 weary travelers to the small Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland found their way to a restaurant and chef Joe Sheridan. To warm his guests, he served them hot coffee, spiked with whiskey and topped with whipped cream. The passengers asked if the beverage was Brazilian coffee. Sheridan responded that it was Irish coffee.

A travel writer, Stanton Delaplane, brought Irish coffee to the United States after having it at Shannon Airport.

Delaplane brought the idea to the Buena Vista Cafe on November 10, 1952. After much trial and error, sampling, and a trip back to Ireland for a taste of the original, Delaplane, along with Buena Vista owners Jack Koeppler and George Freeberg, were able to replicate the delicious coffee and the method for floating the cream on top of the coffee.

Hello Winter.

Mandala of Eternal Life
Life is a sacred circle without beginning or end, where the beauty of the soul blossoms like an eternal flower in the garden of silence..

Oodie, a warm meal and some good food go a long way.
I learned about all those additives in shots and meds with my Mother who also had allergic reactions. Glad you know the sign and carry some meds.
Hope your houses in MA are fairing well in the cold.

Sheba, Thanks for the information on the plants. I did water yesterday and added some feed but will probably buy 3 new plants for the front until something thrives. One of the plants I replaced in the front is also in the back and had grown into a huge bush in the back. It blooms in Spring.
Your yard sounds lovely and I know you have great taste!
We have the potential for HOA letters and most of the Board are within a few houses of me.
Hubs went to inform (nice right? 🙂 ) them on something when they sent letters and he had to let them know what they were doing was not legal in CA. They were receptive as they had no choice.
Hope you and all in the Storm stay inside and pipes don’t freeze. Once when we lived in WI our phone lines froze. Remember those? Not too many have them anymore.

@sheba2011

Your prayer is wonderful and so heartfelt, especially for those dealing with the cold and upcoming storms. I pray that your pipes will be OK and that you will be warm and comfortable.

Hubby has been getting and eating some good meals lately. Last night he had tacos with all the fixings including corn. There was no dessert, but I did bring him watermelon and Costco cookies which he adored. Unfortunately, I had a bad sulfite attack which I assumed came from the cookies. I had stars coming at me and realized I needed my meds. Luckily, I do carry them. Within a few minutes I started feeling better and decided to leave and drive home. Hubs was a bit shaken from the ordeal and as I walked down the long hallway, notified the RN who was on duty. She walked me to the door and unlocked it and watched from the window to make sure I got to the car all right. Today, I stayed home and was able to do a few things. I have my regular
appointment this week. I cannot do the shot. That thing is loaded with sulfites. As long as the allergy pills work, that’s all I need.

I hope the kitties show. I know you have something outside for them . I am wondering if that would be better on your porch with some blankets inside for warmth. You may find the kitties using it and it would help them survive the arctic blast and then some.