Author: Mapgirl

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Happy Birthday to my favorite Republican!

Today we celebrate the birth of Abraham Lincoln!  Besides being the Great Emancipator, he’s the President  on two forms of currency.  Now while the penny is much maligned and some would do away with it altogether, consider the mighty $5 bill. While the $20 has become the staple in our wallets due to the cash station, the $5 is the best change maker!  “Oh, I only have a $20” can usually be solved with a Fiver or two!  Now don’t let me get started on Abe’s Midwest charm, quiet eloquence, rail splitting prowess or heaven forbid, Daniel Day Lewis – lookout!  Happy Birthday Dear Mr. Lincoln.

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Hey, America! Who’s Militia is this?

Are  our guns warm enough? And are we happy?

Rest in peace dear victims of  the Second Amendment.

As passed by the Congress:

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

As ratified by the States and authenticated by Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State:

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.[8]

The original hand-written copy of the Bill of Rights, approved by the House and Senate, was prepared by scribe William Lambert and resides in the National Archives.

Sarah’s Chilled Corn & Red Pepper Soup

Chilled Corn & Red Pepper Soup

3 Red Peppers, chopped

1 Red Onion, chopped

3 med cloves garlic, chopped

3 cups chicken stock

4 cups fresh corn kernels (4-5 cobs)

1- 1.5 cups non-fat plain yogurt

salt & pepper

1 tsp-1TBSP sriracha sauce (or another hot sauce)

Saute peppers & onion in olive oil over med high heat (don’t brown) in stock pot for 5-10 mins until soft, adding garlic after several mins.

Add corn (add corn cobbs  for added flavor, removing them before pureeing) & stock and simmer for 5-10 mins.  Allow to cool slightly.  Use hand blender to puree soup to desired consistency.  Add yogurt and seasoning after it has cooled to room temp.

It is poss that you might want to add a pinch or two of sugar if the corn is not really fresh & sweet.

Chill overnight (although it is not completely necessary, bc it is good at room temp too.  Garnish with sour cream or fresh herbs (chives or cilantro) or even a few kernels of corn.