It seems Cinderella isn't the only genius chef in the family. Just Friday night, I created a brilliant dinner all on my own. No recipe! I'm not bragging; I'm shocked! Here's the "recipe" for ginger honey-glazed salmon.
2 pieces salmon, skin removed, seasoned with pepper
cook in 2 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat
in a separate bowl mix 1/2 tsp olive oil, 1 Tbst honey, 2 tsp. ginger
heat about 10 seconds in microwave
drizzle over cooked salmon
Enjoy!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Green Acres
It seems the producers of Green Acres had it right!
"City dwellers are more likely to dream of living somewhere else, and men in rural areas are far happier living there than women."
"City dwellers are more likely to dream of living somewhere else, and men in rural areas are far happier living there than women."
(him)
Green Acres is the place to be. Farm livin' is the life for me.
Land spreadin' out so far and wide;
Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside.
(her)
New York is where I'd rather stay. I get allergic smelling hay.
I just adore a penthouse view.
Dah-ling I love you, but give me Park Avenue.
The chores. The stores.
Fresh air! Time Square!
You are my wife. Good bye, city life.
Green Acres we are there!
"Let's Get Po-li-ti-cal, Po-lit-i-cal!"*
I was surprised to hear it, but Rush Limbaugh had an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal.
Click here to read the Obama-Limbaugh Bipartisan Stimulus Plan.
In a nutshell, Rush wants to apply about half the intended $900 billion (54% = $486 B) to the government programs the President has already proposed (infrastructure and pork) and the other half (46% = $414 B) towards tax cuts (as determined by Mr. Limbaugh).**
It's sort of an experiment. If this is done, then we can see which actually stimualtes the economy. If both work, then more the better.***
Click here to find links to email your congressmen/women.
________________________________________________________
*sung to the tune of "Let's Get Physical" by Olivia Newton John. Gross video. I'm warning you!
**These percents are based on the general election results. 53% of American's voted for President Obama; 46% voted for McCain (1% voted for "other").
*** Michael Scott would say it's a "Win-win-win."
Click here to read the Obama-Limbaugh Bipartisan Stimulus Plan.
In a nutshell, Rush wants to apply about half the intended $900 billion (54% = $486 B) to the government programs the President has already proposed (infrastructure and pork) and the other half (46% = $414 B) towards tax cuts (as determined by Mr. Limbaugh).**
It's sort of an experiment. If this is done, then we can see which actually stimualtes the economy. If both work, then more the better.***
Click here to find links to email your congressmen/women.
________________________________________________________
*sung to the tune of "Let's Get Physical" by Olivia Newton John. Gross video. I'm warning you!
**These percents are based on the general election results. 53% of American's voted for President Obama; 46% voted for McCain (1% voted for "other").
*** Michael Scott would say it's a "Win-win-win."
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Ah, the Liveliness of Language
Snarky
A witty mannerism, personality, or behavior that is a combination of sarcasm and cynicism. Usually accepted as a complimentary term. Snark is sometimes mistaken for a snotty or arrogant attitude. Any language that contains quips or comments containing sarcastic or satirical witticisms intended as blunt irony. Usually delivered in a manner that is somewhat abrupt and out of context and intended to stun and amuse. Origin: Snark="snide remark".
Her snarky remarks had half the room on the floor laughing and the other half ready to walk out.
A witty mannerism, personality, or behavior that is a combination of sarcasm and cynicism. Usually accepted as a complimentary term. Snark is sometimes mistaken for a snotty or arrogant attitude. Any language that contains quips or comments containing sarcastic or satirical witticisms intended as blunt irony. Usually delivered in a manner that is somewhat abrupt and out of context and intended to stun and amuse. Origin: Snark="snide remark".
Her snarky remarks had half the room on the floor laughing and the other half ready to walk out.
Snarky examples
Twilight: the Series
Ok, so this isn't very well thought out or anything, but hey, it's a post! spoiler alert if you haven't read Twilight.*
I feel some sort of literary obligation to give my opinion of the Twilight series. I started blogging about the first novel that fateful day in October, and then: nothing. I know you haven't been holding your breath all these months, but still. I feel some sort of responsibility. I finished the series after several months and vowing to quit and never start. I'm sorry if you thought the books fab, but Bella's voice just got annoying in my head. Book 1 was interesting and new. I'd read nothing like it, but books 2/3 were just repeats of the same thing. I could have done without them. Granted, Stephanie needed them for "character development" (I use the term loosely) and to sell a couple of more books (plus movie royalties), but I could have done w/out them. In fact, in book 3, when B kisses J and decides she loves him / confuses him before an important battle, I almost threw the book across the room. Good thing I didn't, because I'm sure I would have broken the computer monitor (they're thick books!). I really did quit after part one of book 4. I couldn't handle this whole baby thing. A friend encouraged me to finish it. I'm glad I did. The very end was fun. I liked the resolution and defeating the Volturi (especially the way it was done + Bella's part in it). Maybe I just wish she'd become a vampire sooner.
*don't waste your time. Read Jane Austen instead. You know, Persuasion or Mansfield Park (one of the "less popular" ones.)
I feel some sort of literary obligation to give my opinion of the Twilight series. I started blogging about the first novel that fateful day in October, and then: nothing. I know you haven't been holding your breath all these months, but still. I feel some sort of responsibility. I finished the series after several months and vowing to quit and never start. I'm sorry if you thought the books fab, but Bella's voice just got annoying in my head. Book 1 was interesting and new. I'd read nothing like it, but books 2/3 were just repeats of the same thing. I could have done without them. Granted, Stephanie needed them for "character development" (I use the term loosely) and to sell a couple of more books (plus movie royalties), but I could have done w/out them. In fact, in book 3, when B kisses J and decides she loves him / confuses him before an important battle, I almost threw the book across the room. Good thing I didn't, because I'm sure I would have broken the computer monitor (they're thick books!). I really did quit after part one of book 4. I couldn't handle this whole baby thing. A friend encouraged me to finish it. I'm glad I did. The very end was fun. I liked the resolution and defeating the Volturi (especially the way it was done + Bella's part in it). Maybe I just wish she'd become a vampire sooner.
*don't waste your time. Read Jane Austen instead. You know, Persuasion or Mansfield Park (one of the "less popular" ones.)
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