Having grown up in western PA, Thanksgiving means eating a lot and a lot of that being starch. Stuffing aka dressing, mashed potatoes, homemade noodles (of course on top of the mashed potatoes with plenty of gravy), rolls, and of course various desserts. Pie for me, thank you! Or maybe a piece of that pumpkin … Continue reading From the Kitchen – Thanksgiving – Starch for all! My ramblings, tips and recipes for Turkey Day.
Author: clubschadenfreude
intelligent, female, atheist, science fiction fan, great cook, excellent alewife, cat lover
Not Polite Dinner Conversation –Some fun with 1 Corinthians!
(yes, the entire blogosphere seems to be doing a post about Huckabee on The Daily show. It gives me a reason to address specific parts of the bible, so I’m getting my own licks in) Jon Stewart of The Daily Show did an excellent job at showing how Mike Huckabee is quite a liar or simply … Continue reading Not Polite Dinner Conversation –Some fun with 1 Corinthians!
From The Bar – Beer for dessert
Catching up to their competitor, the supermarket chain, Giant, has begun offering beer. It’s only one location so far and it is a threat to my pocketbook since that one location is the store that we go to for our weekly shopping. It’ll definitely take some self-control to not buy a mixed six pack or … Continue reading From The Bar – Beer for dessert
What the Boss Likes – Big Trouble in Little China and Lo Pan Style!
Urban fantasy was around long before your local vampire was at the minimart. In 1986, Big Trouble in Little China brought Chinese mythology into modern Chinatown. It also brought along a trucker who, though a mite clueless, was a good guy. It's pulp and wonderful pulp at that. Would have loved to see another one … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Big Trouble in Little China and Lo Pan Style!
Not Polite Dinner Conversation – Anyone remember Robertson’s claims about God telling him who will be president?
Well, I didn't get one of my prophecies right. Obama won pretty handily. However, I hit it on the nose about the claims of TrueChristians about how the end times are a comin! Franklin Graham, following right in the footsteps of his failed prophet father Billy, has this to say: "I want to warn America: … Continue reading Not Polite Dinner Conversation – Anyone remember Robertson’s claims about God telling him who will be president?
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Excuses Excuses
A sigh of relief on this end. At least a little reprieve from lunatics who want to have a theocracy. We can take more steps on keeping the US a beacon of freedom and equality for *all*, not a self-chosen few. Now, Obama, you've done a lot but you still have more to do. Close … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Excuses Excuses
What the Boss Likes – My own set of predictions
Hey, we have prophets from all sides, so why not an atheist. My predictions: Obama will win. Barely. The evangelical, aka Protestant-type, Christians will take a fit and declare that they were “Duped, duped!” by a Mormon and a Roman Catholic. There will be much made about 2012 and the end of the world. We'll … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – My own set of predictions
From the Bar – Armchair archaeology, beer style
Once upon a time I was intent on becoming an archaeologist. I grew up watching The Secrets of Isis (Oh Mighty Isis!) where the archaeologist found a magical necklace and became a superhero. And of course, I watched the various Indiana Jones movies. My parents supported many of my odd desires, so they took me around to … Continue reading From the Bar – Armchair archaeology, beer style
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Billy Graham, political shill
Blog posts about this are a dime a dozen, but I wanted to document that the Harrisburg paper has hopefully the last screed by a scared old man who wants to play pretend that he and only he knows what his imaginary friend wants. Billy Graham, anti-semite and self-annointed prophet (he was sure that by … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Billy Graham, political shill
From the kitchen – random recipes from a week cooking
I've spent the last week at home, using up some vacation days before the end of the year. It was planned to be a "staycation", and Superstorm Sandy certainly guaranteed that. I planned on cooking a lot and I certainly have. Here's what I've been up to..... Beef Stew Beef stew is one of the … Continue reading From the kitchen – random recipes from a week cooking
