It’s now March 18th, 2021. Last night’s corn beef was the best I’ve ever eaten. The secret is a 48 hour water bath (sous vide) at 140 degrees. That was yesterday but the Reuben Sandwiches are for today. It’s also Awkward Moments Day, National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day, National Sloppy Joe Day, Forgive Mom and Dad Day, Goddess Of Fertility Day and Oranges And Lemons Day. A Sloppy Joe sandwich is a thing of beauty. I like mine open faced with onions and dills on top. Now to the history of this day. In 1662 the 1st public bus service began in Paris. In 1881 on this day Congress approved the 1st pensions for government service. On this day in 1834 the 1st railroad tunnel in US was completed in Pennsylvania (275 m long). This is the day in 1881 that the Barnum & Bailey Circus, travelling as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, began at Madison Square Garden in New York City and would last 146 years before closing in 2017. On this day in 1967 the Beatles’ “Penny Lane” single goes #1. As I was reviewing who was born on this day I found Isaac Woodward. He was a decorated African-American World War II veteran. On February 12, 1946, hours after being honorably discharged from the United States Army, he was attacked while still in uniform by South Carolina police as he was taking a bus home. He was blinded in the attack. This is the day the world lost Chuck Berry in 2017. Chuck said, “Roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news.” and “It’s gotta be rock and roll music, if you wanna dance with me.” He is one of my favorite rock stars. Have an excellent day. Abide.
