From the bar and kitchen – Kijafa and chocolate coconut balls

With it having a rather retro looking label, one might be a little cautious about trying this fortified wine.  But with my predeliction for retro things, I thought nothing of it.  It strikes me a bit victorian and from what little I’ve found out about this stuff, they probably haven’t changed the label since they … Continue reading From the bar and kitchen – Kijafa and chocolate coconut balls →

What the Boss Likes – Bear with me, I need to vent

In the last few months, I’ve been playing event manager at work.  It was a last minute decision the powers that be and I’ve been running around like a lunatic trying to make it work.  What’s worse, the powers that be have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make every… single… step … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Bear with me, I need to vent →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Calling something “evil”

Sometimes you don’t know whether to laugh or cry at what people do.  This Christmas I’m getting my nieces and nephews books.  So, I ask sister in law in an email  “what would the kids like to read about”.  And she says the Hunger Games for the eldest (she also seriously suggested Bill O’Reilly’s exercises … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Calling something “evil” →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pat Robertson’s excuses on why he got it wrong

Unsuprisingly, Pat Robertson is now creating excuses for why he lied about his god telling him who was going to win the presidential election.  Poor Pat, I knew this would happen.   "So many of us miss God. I won't get into great detail about elections but I sure did miss it. I thought I … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pat Robertson’s excuses on why he got it wrong →

What the Boss Likes – Third Rock Radio

NASA has started Third Rock Radio, new music with plenty of science for nerds like me.  I highly recommend that you check it out. http://www.rfcmedia.com/thirdrockradio/ Yes, they do call it American's Space Station  🙂 It does start playing as soon as you land on the page and a little loudly.  Be warned you folks at … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Third Rock Radio →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Secession! and a smidgen of geology

Isn’t “pout-rage” such a great word?  It fits just about anyone who takes a fit when something doesn’t go their way, from three-year olds, to theocrats who can’t watch women’s vaginas when they want to.   One of the best examples of this pout-rage is the calls for secession from the United States of America.  Poor … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Secession! and a smidgen of geology →

From the Kitchen – Thanksgiving – Starch for all! My ramblings, tips and recipes for Turkey Day.

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. →

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! →