Somehow we managed to survive all these years, eating stuffing that was cooked within the cavity of the bird. But now every site warns not to. For example: …[M]any experts recommend baking the stuffing outside the bird, where it can … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year again: Christmas, Chanukah. If you’re like me, you’ve probably postponed your shopping – but there’s still plenty of time. If you use Amazon, please click on the Amazon link on the right sidebar on desktops … Continue reading →
I have a whole menagerie of pet peeves, and here’s one of them. Way too many websites push some action or other with a choice to do it or not do it. Sounds reasonable and inoffensive, right? And it is, … Continue reading →
From Robert Graboyes: If you and I have lunch together, I would be DELIGHTED to discuss history, science, art, music, architecture, economics, aviation, archaeology, travel, pets, cinema, television, numismatics, literature, sports, ethics, food, genetics, fashion, gardening, weather, family, transportation, agriculture, … Continue reading →
I thought I was finished with my work on formatting the poetry book by Gerard. I sent the PDF to the printer a couple of days ago – hooray! – and got back a proof that alas, didn’t look quite … Continue reading →
It gets dark here so early these days that, combined with some of the news, I sometimes succumb to feeling gloomy. Some days it just seems like there are so many lies circulating in the news – so many lies … Continue reading →
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been seven-plus years since I put up my present neo-apple photo. That makes it outdated, although I like to think I haven’t changed that much (although the apple has; but that can be replaced). … Continue reading →
I went to a small get-together last night where costumes were obligatory. I wore this, made of two garments bought on sale at Walmart and T. J. Maxx. The ensemble was finished off by white socks and white sneakers. I … Continue reading →
Commenter “Rufus T. Firefly” writes, in contemplation of the fact that James Lileks and his wife are separating after decades of marriage: I think this fascinates me because he is being so very open and public about something that all … Continue reading →
[Note: This is an edited version of a previous post.] Halloween was my favorite holiday, bar none, as a child. The main reason was probably the candy. But the secondary reason – and perhaps it even superseded the candy, come … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This post is a slightly-edited repeat of a post from 2008.] No, I didn’t make it up. It really is National Candy Corn Day, the day “the nation celebrates its favorite vegetable.” No doubt all of my readers, being … Continue reading →
I went back to the endodontist yesterday for session number two, which I must admit was a better experience than session number one had been. It lasted a shorter time; maybe an hour. It didn’t hurt, although it was uncomfortable. … Continue reading →