Cook that bird
[NOTE: This is a repeat of an old post, with a bit added that’s new.] The big day is tomorrow. As usual, there are many pointers on how best to cook that bird. I have a simple method: it almost … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Me, myself, and I
The death of Wonder Bread?
Is it really over? The iconic American trio of Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs, and Twinkies, done in by a strike? Apparently so: We deeply regret the necessity of today’s decision, but we do not have the financial resources to weather … Continue reading →
Thoughts on Election Day
I just voted. My polling place was not too crowded. I couldn’t tell a thing from the crowd; their faces were pleasant and inscrutable. Mostly women at this time of day, many with little children. I find Election Day to … Continue reading →
Sandy report
In my neck of the woods all’s well so far (knock wood vigorously). I still have power—which is nothing short of a miracle, considering how easily we lose it here. It’s been gloomy, mostly rainy, and windy, but there have … Continue reading →
Hurricane
Almost all you hear lately around these parts is warnings about the coming hurricane. I fully expect to lose power. But I lose power when there’s even a whisper of wind. I just hope this time it’s not for long. … Continue reading →
Dance teachers I have known: Finis Jhung
I came across a video that was touted as amazing, featuring a 75-year-old man who still teaches ballet. My first thought was, “That’s not the least bit amazing.” Quite a few of the ballet teachers of my youth reached that … Continue reading →
Alert!: non-election post
Tired of the election? Tired of my writing about it? Don’t despair. Here’s a thread to pause and refresh. Take a big drink of water and a deep breath. In other news, it’s a beautiful day here in New England. … Continue reading →
I missed last night’s New England earthquake
There was an earthquake yesterday at 7:12 PM in southern Maine (no, that’s not a typo). It measured 4.0 on the Richter scale and was felt over a wide area. I didn’t feel it at all, though. I was in … Continue reading →
Now I’m dreaming about politics
The other night I dreamt that I saw a poll reporting that only 8% of Americans care about the Benghazi coverup. So now I’m having political nightmares. A first. And it’s no surprise that the nightmare was about Benghazi, which … Continue reading →
The ubiquitous blue jean
Commenter Promethea recently wrote of women’s fashion: Thank goodness for blue jeans. If the right size, they look good on almost everybody. Almost everybody? I agree that some women look absolutely fantastic in blue jeans, especially if young and fit. … Continue reading →
Overheard at the hairdresser’s
Yesterday I went for some R&R at the hairdresser’s. I tend to find this rather relaxing. It’s a chunk of time in which absolutely nothing is expected of me except to sit there, perhaps sip some chamomile tea, read a … Continue reading →
Big Brother CNN
I was at a doctor’s office today and had to sit in the waiting room for a few minutes, listening to the blah-blah-blah noise pollution of CNN. They were crowing about how terrible Romney is and how great Obama’s been … Continue reading →