Throwback Thursday - Santa Rosa NM Part 2

Santa Rosa NM - Motel Signs

March 2013 - Santa Rosa NM

We'll go with an automotive Route 66 theme this week.

Santa Rosa was connected by railroad to Chicago, El Paso, and the world at large in the early 1900s.

Santa Rosa's stretch of U.S. Route 66 is part of film history. When John Steinbeck's epic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, was made into a movie, director John Ford used Santa Rosa for the memorable train scene. Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) watches a freight train steam over the Pecos River railroad bridge, into the sunset. It was also one of shooting scenes for Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw starring Lynda Carter in the titular role.

The town was the childhood home of author Rudolfo Anaya, and is the basis for the fictional town of Guadalupe in his autobiographical novel Bless Me, Ultima.

The remains of the Rio Pecos Ranch Truck Terminal. This truck stop featured a cafe at one time, and was crammed with big rigs. You can just see in the broken neon on the sign, the truck driver’s faint Howdy, which no doubt drew folks in with its friendly wave.

The terminal opened around 1955 but has been abandoned for many years and the gas pumps are long gone. In 2003 the city of Santa Rosa expressed an interest in reloacting this sign and replacing the white plastic portion with a "Welcome to Santa Rosa" message board. The owner of the sign wanted too much money and the project ell through.

Not the posts are rotting and no one is sure how much longer it can support the sign.

Weekend Roundup

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Shoes and Tylenol

 

February 2026 - Toronto ON

I was just opening something and thought to myself "if it was for that stupid Tylenol guy, I wouldn't have to use a scissors to get this tampering thing off"!! And I open up my computer and see this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Morning Reflections

 

My Recipe Box - Salmon Cakes

 The first thing I remember learning to make in Domestic Science (yikes) was salmon cakes.

It became a Friday (Catholic Irish household) tradition in our house for me to make them.

Personally, I don't add any oil to my non-stick pan, up to you.

ANACORTES WASHINGTON

1 can  213g (7.5 oz) of canned salmon, drained and flaked OR cooked salmon

1/4 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat for added texture)

1tablespoon mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Old Bay seasoning

Finely chopped onions

Finely chopped bell pepper (any color) or celery

1 egg, beaten

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil for frying

Feel free to customize with some spices like garlic powder or paprika for an extra kick!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the drained salmon, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.

Add Veggies: Stir in the chopped onions, bell peppers/celery, into the salmon mixture. Don’t forget to season the mix with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors!

Incorporate Egg: Add the beaten egg, which will help bind the mixture together. Mix until fully combined.

Shape the Cakes: Use your hands to form the mixture into small patties—about 2-3 inches in diameter works perfectly.

Cook: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Place the patties into the hot oil, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Serve: Plate your crispy salmon cakes warm, perhaps topping them with extra parsley or a simple yogurt sauce for added flavor.

Married Life

These videos help me understand that I am NOT crazy!! 

I showed John a few of these the other day and he laughed!

I found them on Instagram so you will have to click on the link to view it.

 POV: You try your wife's glasses on

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POV: Daily struggles living with an OCD wife

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Vintage Tech List Divides Generations on Who Lived It All

 Found on Twitter

Matt Pinner shared a checklist of relics like rotary phones, floppy disks, Blockbuster rentals, and paper checks, claiming nobody has experienced all 20. Older users, especially from the 1950s through 1970s, flooded replies with perfect or near-perfect scores, sharing stories of mixtapes, paper maps, and heavy dictionaries. Younger people scored lower, turning the post into a fun generational time capsule that highlights how fast tech has changed everyday life.

I can proudly say I experienced all 20! What say you?