Did You Know About the Crash at Crush?

Did you know about the Crash at Crush?



Last week my husband was watching a program that featured this tidbit of information. I found it rather interesting. In September of 1896, there was a man named Crush who staged a train wreck near Waco, TX. He had witnessed a wreck earlier and even though it had taken place far from any towns, within an hour he noticed a crowd had gathered. So he took it upon himself to stage a wreck just for the "show" of it! He worked for the Katy railroad and so had access to a couple of old engines-one red and one green-which he placed facing each other on the tracks. Excitement was in the air as folks gathered to make a day of it, bringing along their kids and picnic lunches. Upon the crash there was a huge explosion and several people were killed by flying debris. This did not stop other onlookers from gathering bits of debris as souvenirs! The songwriter Scott Joplin heard about this event (if he wasn't there to see it) and even wrote a song about it! Crush was fired from the railroad, but as this was one of the biggest money makers the railroad had seen, he was later reinstated!

Did You Know I Have Been Trying to Plan Menus Each Week?

Did you know I have been trying to plan menus each week?

I have gotten myself into the habit of making a menu for the week before grocery shopping. It helps to keep me to the list and helps keep me sane when it’s time to make dinner! We are always so busy that I don’t usually have time to wonder what’s for dinner and try to plan it out that afternoon. But if I make a menu, I can have all the ingredients on hand for meals for every night. I don’t necessarily plan which night will be which dinner, though sometimes circumstances demand a quick meal, a crock pot meal, or one that takes more prep time. Over all, even though it can seem drudgery, planning a menu each week has really helped me out.

Did You Know How to Make Caramel Sauce?

Did you know how to make caramel sauce?

We love caramel apples. I don't like the artificial colors and flavors in caramel candies. So I looked around on line to find a good caramel recipe. I found several easy ones. The one that I have been using makes more of a sauce. I don't think it would work to dip an apple on a stick in, I don't know if it would "set up" enough as it is more like a caramel sauce. But it is so sweet and yummy! It really does have a good flavor. We like to mix some up and slice our apples to dip into it. It might even be good over ice cream!

Caramel Sauce:

3/4 C brown sugar

3/4 T butter

3 T milk

1/4 t vanilla

I think you are supposed to use a special method for making caramel, but I have found it easy to just mix this over low heat til bubbly. I sometimes lift the pan up off the burner so it doesn't over heat. I stir continuously until it is bubbly and a little bit thickened. Then I let it cool for a few minutes before dipping the apples into it. It is a great fall treat!

Did You Know How To Use the APC?

Did you know how to use the APC?

I had never used the Automated Postal Center in the post office lobby before. But yesterday I had some packages to mail and the line at the post office was rather long. Since I had an appointment and did not want to come back by the post office, I decided to try the APC. It is really simple to use. All the instructions are written out for you to follow. The tools are provided and you simply answer the questions. You do have to have a credit or debit card to use the APC. But it ended up for me being so much better than waiting in that line!

Did You Know You Can Post Your Resume' Online?

Did you know you can post your resume' online?

On Sunday I heard there are several people at church who have lost their jobs. There are others whose jobs are hanging in the balance now as well. It is difficult times for many people. I came across a website where those looking for advertising and marketing jobs can post their resume' online for potential employers to find them! There are also some listings available to browse through. There are articles to read through to stay up to date on information. You can also sign up for job opening email alerts. This might be another tool for all those people who are being affected by the financial crises and down sizing going on across the country.

Did You Know How to Crack an Ice Cube Tray?

Did you know how to crack an ice cube tray?

We grew up making ice in trays. So I found it rather funny today when my daughter was working on her science lab. Earlier this week, she had to make ice in preparation for the lab. Today when it was time to use the cubes, she yelled out "how do you get the ice out of the tray?!" We told her just to twist both hands in opposite directions. It took a few minutes, but she got it figured out!

Did You Know It's Two Weeks til Thanksgiving?

Did you know it's two weeks til Thanksgiving?

Looking at the calendar, it's almost here! I have been pleasantly surprised that arrangements have already been made in our family! This is unusual, it's usually never made before a week away, and last year, we got a call on Thanksgiving Day itself! This year, I don't know what my shopping list will look like, since I won't be doing the biggest part of the cooking. I do know that I may need to go ahead and stock up on fat burner pills as I intend to eat a hearty meal!!