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Friday, December 25, 2015

Fish In The Sea

"There are plenty of fish in the sea. But really, there's not. It's not just our imaginations. It would be great if decent men were as plentiful as jumping salmon in a rushing river, but they aren't. For every Mr. Darcy (and he's married, incidentally) there are a hundred Mr. Wickhams. Or in more contemporary terms, for ever one of Colin Firth, there are several thousand Hugh Grants. The odds are against us. But what can I say--I'm a romantic, and I can't abandon the fantasy of Prince Charming altogether. What girl with a heart can? I mean, I'm not asking to feed the five thousand; I just want one good fish!"

Quote from 'A Girl's Best Friend by Kristin Billerbeck.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Haunted White House

The iconic building in Washington, DC. Residence and office of the President of the USA. The attic is supposedly haunted by the short term President and the first to die in office is William Henry Harrison from Pneumonia a month after his inauguration. Other reports that the attic is also haunted by David Burns who was forced to surrender his land so the White House could be built.
The Rose Garden is commonly used for presidential announcements. First Lady Dolley Madison planted the garden in the early 1800's. Then First Lady Ellen Wilson requested the garden be dug up. Dolley Madison was not too pleased. Then again who can blame her. I'd be mad too.
The basement, but that's really no surprise there. The basement was reconstructed in the 1950's. The basement is said to be home of a kitty, but not just any kitty an demon cat. The cat is supposedly appears as a warning, like the Mothman from West Virginia.
The Second Floor Halls is reportedly haunted by President Lincoln, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and First Lady Abigail Adams.
The Second Floor Bedrooms is reportedly haunted by a British soldier who tried to set fire to a couple's bed. Its said that the soldier is the one who set fire to the White House in 1812. President Lyndon B. Johnson's daughter Lynda reported seeing Lincoln's son Willie who died in her room. Reports of President Grover Cleveland's wife's screams could be heard. She's first to give birth in the white house. Was her ghost delivering a baby?
The Yellow Oval Room is Lincoln's favorite rooms. Would it surprise you if I said that Lincoln also haunts this room? David Burns, Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Tyler have been reportedly seen.
The North Portico is reportedly haunted by a torch-wielding British officer is often seen outside the front door. The ghost of Ann Surratt, whose mother Mary was hanged in 1865 for the assassination of Lincoln. She's also seen on the front steps every July 7th, the anniversary of her mother's execution.
The East room is haunted by Abigail Adam. She would hang her laundry in that room. And Lincoln has also been spotted in The East Room as well.
The Rose Room is supposedly haunted by President Andrew Jackson. He could be heard either laughing or swearing. Lol, I would love to hear that, but Jackson ain't alone. Lincoln can be seen in this room as well. Queen Wilhemina of the Netherlands stayed in this room, answered a knocked on the door and was greeted by Lincoln.
Last and sure ya saw this one coming; The Lincoln Bedroom. Winston Churchill will never sleep in Lincoln's room after seeing him standing near the fireplace whom (Churchill) was just emerging from a bath in the buff. Maybe Lincoln was trying to burn his eyes out? I mean seeing a man standing naked in your room to a straight guy might be terrifying.  


Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Titanic

Titanic was British ship that sank in April 15, 1912 after colliding with an iceberg. Over 1,500 lost their lives. Now a 103 years later it still gets talked about....kinda only when your referring to the movie staring Kate Winslet and Leonardo Dicaprio, but did you know that month after the sinking a survivor name Dorothy Gibson starred in a short movie called 'Saved From The Titanic'. It says though that the last prints were destroyed in a fire in 1914, but some print stills have survived. She was already a silent movie star before she boarded the famous ship.
But it wasn't only humans who also lost their lives that day. There were 12 dogs aboard the Titanic only three survived; two Pomeranian's and a Pekingese. Lucky for these dogs they were small and more likely went unnoticed, but sadly the dogs in the picture did not make it. One of the Pomeranian's was purchased in Paris by Margret Bechstein Heys, unknow Pomeranian name owned by Martin Rothschild who didn't survived the shipwreck, but his wife did. The Pekingese was named Sun Yat-Sen, owned by Henry  S. Harper.

These are just a few facts: You can learn more at these links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmavsfoPbls&index=9&list=WL
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saved_from_the_Titanic
http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/blogs/remembering-the-dogs-of-the-titanic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic#Survivors_and_victims


Monday, December 21, 2015

Water Deer

What they lack in horns they make up in very pointy teeth. They are native to China and Korea, but they were introduced to the UK, France, Argentina, and the USA. They are vulnerable to extinction.

You can learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_deer 

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Cheese Curds

Cheese curds are just bite size mozzarella sticks. They're good nonetheless.












http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Food/Cheese-Curds/

Artisan-Style Sandwiches

Turkey BLT. A turkey sandwich served on ciabatta bun. Served with mayo, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and hickory smoked bacon.

I thought it was delicious. The bacon was actually good. It wan't gooey or dried up like most restaurant bacon is.





http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Food/Turkey-BLT/

Hot Desserts A La Mode

The apple tart. I quote, "A flaky dessert-crust topped with apples, oatmeal crumble, drizzled with caramel. Served with soft serve vanilla ice cream."

It was good, but man was that sweet. It was sweet as they come. After eating this, you won't need anything sweet for awhile.





Fudge Stuffed Cookie. A warm chocolate chip stuffed fudge cookie served with soft serve vanilla ice cream drizzled with fudge.

I loved it. It wan't as sweet as the apple tart.

I'm not a fan of brownies, so I ain't gonna bother with the Triple Chocolate Brownie.





http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Treats/Triple-Chocolate-Brownie/

http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Treats/Apple-Tart/

http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Treats/Fudge-Stuffed-Chocolate-Chip-Cookie/









Candy Cane Oreo Blizzard

Dairy Queen blended Oreo cookies and candy cane piece together whipped together with white vanilla soft serve ice cream for the Christmas holiday.

And personally I love it.













http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Treats/Blizzard-Treats/Candy-Cane-Oreo1/