Monday, August 20, 2007

Extra! Extra!, Mommy Dearest, -and- The Net


Extra! Extra! - Internet could kill off local newspapers
Mommy Dearest - mother saves daughter from submerged plane
The Net - Internet addiction more serious than gambling addiction

On this day in history: August 20, 1986 - Rather than submit to being fired, part-time letter carrier Pat Sherrill shoots 14 coworkers at his Edmond, Oklahoma post office.

Born on this day in history: August 20, 1833 - Benjamin Harrison (1833 - 1901) 23rd president. His election was decided by the electoral college even though the popular vote favored Grover Cleveland.

Scripture of the Day: "And he said unto them, 'When ye pray, say...give us day by day our daily bread.'" - Luke 11:2-3

Video of the Day: Caveman's Crib - submitted by Laura





Saturday, Laura poached some asparagus for three minutes then submerged into iced water, drained, and set aside. She did a spicy dry rub with Red Monkey Spice Rub on a large London broil and grilled it perfectly—charred on the outside and rare in the center. It was an excellent meal.

Last evening, Laura thinly sliced a large habanero and sprinkled the pieces on a California Pizza Kitchen Sicilian pizza and baked in the conventional oven for seven minutes. It was delicious and hot! Laura put the bulk of the habanero on my half of the pizza, and—while I ate with great relish—the habanero took its toll on me: Two bottles of frosty Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale were required to soothe the fire in my mouth.

After dinner, we watched "Night in the Museum." This was a wonderfully delightful movie suitable for viewers of all ages. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and I highly recommend it.