Ron the Yarnspinner

Tonight, tonight, the plans I make, tomorrow, tomorrow, the story I create.  Though the tale will not win me fame still, Ronald Tragasz is my name. S traw-like words made golden here with a little imp that I keep near to help me  write propitious prose of words that sing for glass beads or a ring.    

  From Malted Milks to the Milky Way How Stephen Poplawski's Blender Changed the World   Poplawskizer……somehow the name does not exactly roll off the tongue as easily as Osterizer, yet. Stephen J. Poplawski is recognized as the father of this kitchen appliance that John Oster made a household name. Poplawski was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 19, 1892. He had a background in engineering and manufacturing. Milwaukee, known for its rich history in manufacturing and industry, provided a suitable backdrop for Poplawski’s innovations in kitchen appliances. In 1922, he invented the first electric blender, which he simply called the “Blender,” and it was specifically designed to make malted milk drinks. His machine featured   stainless steel blades and a rotating mechanism that could mix and blend ingredients efficiently. This   was a significant advancement in kitchen appliances, paving the way for the versatile blenders used in households today. This ...