Mar 29 2024 National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day 🍽️

[ZandraJoi]

"National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day honors all small business owners each year on March 29th.
Small businesses are a vital part of the United States economy, and the critical role they play is sometimes overlooked. Consumers can show them their much-deserved appreciation by shopping locally and at small businesses.
Give gift cards from your favorite small businesses to encourage others to shop there.
Share their social media pages to improve their following.
Talk about them. Word of mouth advertising is some of the best advertising small businesses get.
Take their business cards and then recommend them to a friend.
Be a repeat customer. Remember small businesses are the ones who also support local events and schools, too.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 27 million small businesses in the United States.
Owning your own business is a goal that many people strive to attain. It takes long hours, hard work, and much dedication. Countless hours of nurturing the business are needed in the process of growing the business. From starting out to building and expanding, a successful small business is the goal of every owner.
Some of these Mom and Pop shops are handed down from one generation to the next while others are new start-ups. “Mom and Pop” businesses offer superior customer service as the owners take personal pride in their operations as well as pride in their communities."

My notes: Now more than ever we need to support these small businesses. This is their livelihood. Yes, it costs a bit more, less selection, but do try to support them.

[Bob]

We really have to support them. The ones that are still open, that's for sure. And they are still not out of the woods yet.

[ZandraJoi]

"National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history.
On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations later, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was not so freely given upon their return. Involving five U.S. presidents, crossing nearly two decades and 500,000 U.S.military personnel, it left an indelible mark on the American psyche.

Returning veterans did not always receive respectful welcomes upon their arrival on American soil. Over 58,000 killed, never to return. The observance recognizes the military service of these men and women who answered the call to serve their country when she needed them. They didn’t make the decision to go to war.
Throughout National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we recognize the service and duty rendered by all servicemen and women of this era."

My notes: I don't believe in war but I do know sometimes it is a necessary evil to help protect the innocent. Let's honor ALL our veterans

[lainee]

Vietnam vets were treated horribly when they came home.
They deserved our respect then and still do...there are many who need help and don't get it.

Thank you all for your service

[Bob]

We need to honor those men and women!

[spice]

Mar 29, 2022 9:02:27 GMT -5 ZandraJoi said:

"National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history.
On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations later, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was not so freely given upon their return. Involving five U.S. presidents, crossing nearly two decades and 500,000 U.S.military personnel, it left an indelible mark on the American psyche.

Returning veterans did not always receive respectful welcomes upon their arrival on American soil. Over 58,000 killed, never to return. The observance recognizes the military service of these men and women who answered the call to serve their country when she needed them. They didn’t make the decision to go to war.
Throughout National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we recognize the service and duty rendered by all servicemen and women of this era."

My notes: I don't believe in war but I do know sometimes it is a necessary evil to help protect the innocent. Let's honor ALL our veterans

I agree with you. Vietnam was a mistake. And those that chose to go should be treated with respect.

[ZandraJoi]

"On March 29th, National Nevada Day celebrates The Battle Born State and the 36th state to join the Union.
On October 31, 1864, Nevada joined West Virginia as the only other state to be granted statehood during the Civil War.
The mostly desert landscape is nearly devoid of trees. With vast open spaces, dramatic gorges, majestic mountains, and windswept rock formations, the state transforms quickly."

My notes: Anybody been to Nevada? Do you live there? What do you think about it? I haven't been to the Southwest.

[Steve]

I've been through Nevada ... got a speeding ticket there ...

Been to Reno many times.

[ZandraJoi]

"National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day on March 29th offers a bright and zesty celebration among the cake holidays.
For a nice refreshing spring dessert, chiffon cake is a very light cake made with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and flavorings. The fluffy texture is made by beating egg whites until stiff and folding them into the cake batter before baking. Chiffon cakes tend to be lower in saturated fat than butter cakes, potentially making them healthier than their butter-heavy counterparts."

My notes: I have never been fond of lemon cakes. So I haven't tried this one. Do you like it? Have you made it yourself?

[Steve]

One of the few things that taste like lemon that I'll eat!

[Bob]

Probably tried it. Sounds familiar. Not that I can remember when. But I like lemon meringue.