Where Is the TP? - It appears that Venezuela is suffering greatly from a shortage of toilet paper! Unhappiness Is a Cold Gun - A gun without ammunition is like a day without sunshine! Other Weirdness - Be afraid. Be very, very afraid: They walk among us!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Where Is the TP?, Unhappiness Is a Cold Gun, and Other Weirdness
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Bad Cop/Good Cop, Armed and Stupid, -and- Getting Air
Bad Cop/Good Cop - fake officer pulls over real one
Armed and Stupid - anti-gun activist makes illegal gun purchase
Getting Air - balloons carry man in lawnchair 193 miles
On this day in history: July 11, 1979 - The derelict space station Skylab finally returns to Earth, ignominiously breaking into 500 separate fragments which are swallowed by the Indian Ocean. That is, except for the ones which crash into Woorlba Sheep Station, near Balladonia in Western Australia. Shortly thereafter, President Jimmy Carter telephones the prime minister of that country to apologize for scattering NASA litter on his nation.
Born on this day in history: July 11, 1897 - Blind Lemon Johnson (c. 1897 - 1930) blues singer Blind from birth, "the King of the Country Blues" recorded during the 1920s; died in Chicago, lost in the streets during a snowstorm.
Today's Video: Black Sabbath - "Paranoid" (1970)
Along the route to my office this morning, I encountered people harvesting mushrooms. The mushrooms were very large. It must be the fertilizer they use that is producing such large results!
It is cold this morning! The weatherpeople are predicting rain! It certainly looks dismal outside, and the possibility that it might rain appears high. Yikes! Quick, someone alert Al Gore!
For dinner last evening, we had Johnsonville brats: I sprayed a sauté pan with Pam and arranged six Johnsonville brats. I peeled a head of garlic and scattered the cloves over the brats. I sliced a large white onion into six sections and scattered over the brats and garlic. I sliced a large zucchini on the bias and layered atop the onions, brats, and garlic. I sliced four large mushrooms into quarters and layered atop the zucchini, onions, brats, and garlic. I liberally seasoned with Red Monkey Cajun Spice. I sliced a large tomato into six thin slices, layered atop the mushrooms, zucchini, onions, brats, and garlic and seasoned with sea salt and ground black pepper. Laura placed the sauté pan on the stove and set the burner to medium. Ten minutes later, she reduced the heat to medium-low and continued to cook for twenty minutes. Spicy brown mustard was used as a condiment. The meal was delightful.
Tonight, we shall have some of the ham and beans from Sunday's dinner.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Bad Apple, Fight Club, -and- To Serve and Protect
Bad Apple - personal data found hidden in iTunes tracks
Fight Club - private schoolboy bashing filmed for Internet
To Serve and Protect - first transgender cop on Kansas City police force
On this day in history: June 4, 1967 - The Emmy for best comedy TV series is won by "The Monkees."
Born on this day in history: June 4, 1911 - Rosalind Russell (1911 - 1976) actress, philanthropist. Her films included "His Girl Friday;" "My Sister Eileen;" and "Auntie Mame."
Today's Video: "'Walker, Texas Ranger' Theme"
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We took Mr. Nitro to Chico yesterday after the early service at Harvest Christian Center. The weather was beautiful—sunny and warm, with a gentle breeze. Mr. Nitro averaged 21.9 mpg for the journey. He has now traveled 575 miles. Laura's new car, Mr. Yaris, has traveled considerably farther—well over 5,000 miles—since she commutes to Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. each weekday. Laura exclaimed that she enjoyed being a passenger for the journey.
Saturday, I made black bean chili with shredded grilled chicken. Laura made cornbread. It was a delicious meal. Laura scurried off to work this morning with a quantity of chili and cornbread in tow.
Sunday, I made steamed green beans. Laura grilled a London broil perfectly. I made a red-wine sauce for the meat with Merlot, sliced white mushrooms, sliced white onions, minced garlic, and Cajun seasonings. It was a delightful repast. There were no leftovers.
Friday, April 27, 2007
I See Nothing, He's Alive!, -and- Brave New Schools
I See Nothing - Philadelphia shuts down psychics
He's Alive! - morticians discover "deceased" man not dead
Brave New Schools - MIT dean resigns over fraudulent credentials
On this day in history: April 27, 1986 - During a live TV special, journalist Geraldo Rivera opens Al Capone's vault beneath the Lexington Hotel in Chicago. He finds nothing inside, apart from a few empty bottles.
Born on this day in history: April 27, 1822 - Ulysses S. Grant (1822 - 1885) president (18th). He was union commander-in-chief during the Civil War; his presidency was marred, however, by several scandals.
Today's Video: Dove Video - Campaign for Real Beauty
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The wind that plagued an otherwise perfect day yesterday has abated. It was 59 degrees outside at 7:15 AM this morning, according to Mr. Nitro's temperature probe. It was 69 degrees in my office. The weatherpeople forecast a peak temperature today of 92 degrees!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Open Wide, To Serve and Protect, -and- Bummer
Open Wide - man accused of dental work in garage
To Serve and Protect - 2 California cops nabbed in Vegas brothel sting
Bummer - LAPD skid row searches unconstitutional
On this day in history: April 26, 1933 - Hermann Goering founds the Geheime Staatspolizei, otherwise known as the Gestapo. The original purpose of this "Secret State Police" is to disrupt and harass opponents of National Socialism, but it will later come to adopt many additional responsibilities.
Born on this day in history: April 26, 1933 - Carol Burnett (1933 - ____) actress, comedienne. She is one of the classic funny women who hosted her own show, "The Carol Burnett Show," 1966-77; won five Emmys.
Today's Video: Cute Dog Playing Virtual Soccer
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It is a beautiful day today: The sun is shining, the sky is blue and clear, and the birds are singing. Mr. Nitro's temperature probe indicated the outside temperature was 58 degrees at 7:15 AM this morning when I drove to my office. The temperature inside my office was 69 degrees at that time. It is forecast to be in the 80s today. It is a bit breezy, but the breeze is not uncomfortable because of the warmth of the sun.