Well,
I will be taking a short sabbatical to focus on some writing projects. I will probably not have many, if any, posts for the next couple of weeks.
Stay with me. I won't be long.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
The parade of joy tumbles headlong into the abyss...
Have you ever wondered why waffles need to have all those little squares?
And what makes them so much better than pancakes?
Some people think that the squares are designed to hold syrup and that is what makes them better.
That may be so. It sounds like a good theory to me.
It could also have something to do with the fact that there is more sugar in the batter.
But the real reason is all the cool stuff you can build with them.
Think about the movie 50 First Dates.
I planned to put up some really cool pictures of waffle creations but I couldn't find any. Blasted Google Images...you failed me.
Mega-bonus drooly points for anyone that finds some and posts them to the comments!
And what makes them so much better than pancakes?
Some people think that the squares are designed to hold syrup and that is what makes them better.
That may be so. It sounds like a good theory to me.
It could also have something to do with the fact that there is more sugar in the batter.
But the real reason is all the cool stuff you can build with them.
Think about the movie 50 First Dates.
I planned to put up some really cool pictures of waffle creations but I couldn't find any. Blasted Google Images...you failed me.
Mega-bonus drooly points for anyone that finds some and posts them to the comments!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Primary Reasons
It's Sunday.
I only watched about 10 minutes of football today. A rare thing but not totally unheard of. Especially with the funk I have been in lately. I couldn't even tell you who played who or who won.
Regin was in a church program today so we went to support her. She seems to be enjoying going to church and who knows if she will keep going now that the program is over. It's completely her choice and I try to keep my comments to a minimum. (Although I wasn't all that successful today during the program) Oh man, I feel a rant coming on. I...will...try...to...suppress...it...
Fail. (If you plan to be offended, please stop reading now. Otherwise, I can make no promises.)
Ok, so I am all for people going to church. To each their own and all that. But having children take the stage to parrot lines that they do not comprehend irritates the @#$@! out of me. I approve of Regin going to church because she makes the conscious decision to do so. I approved of her participation in the program today because she understood her lines and exactly what they meant. (I personally didn't agree with them but it is for her to decide, not me.) But to see small children reading off lines to make their parents look good to their neighbors...ARGGG! And the cherry on top is the kids that are not old enough to read being whispered their lines by an adult (not their parent) and them butchering the words to the amusement of everyone in the congregation.
I struggle with the belief that any human being can "know" anything is true. When an adult tells me their particular church is true and they "know" it (regardless of the religion) I may disagree but they can decide for themselves. They have the mental capacity and maturity to delude themselves however they want to. When someone that can't even get themselves dressed in the morning says they "know" their church is true or they testify to anything it tells me something entirely different.
To me, it means they are not being raised to think for themselves.
*Disclaimer inspired by Maxine*
I know this is incredibly unpopular amongst many of the people that read this. My goal was not to offend anyone. What is right for my family may not be right for your family. I prefer to leave important decisions like this to my kids when they are old enough to make the intelligent decision for themselves. There is no "one way" that is right or better than any other. I love you all, and puppies and kittens, and flowers...
I only watched about 10 minutes of football today. A rare thing but not totally unheard of. Especially with the funk I have been in lately. I couldn't even tell you who played who or who won.
Regin was in a church program today so we went to support her. She seems to be enjoying going to church and who knows if she will keep going now that the program is over. It's completely her choice and I try to keep my comments to a minimum. (Although I wasn't all that successful today during the program) Oh man, I feel a rant coming on. I...will...try...to...suppress...it...
Fail. (If you plan to be offended, please stop reading now. Otherwise, I can make no promises.)
Ok, so I am all for people going to church. To each their own and all that. But having children take the stage to parrot lines that they do not comprehend irritates the @#$@! out of me. I approve of Regin going to church because she makes the conscious decision to do so. I approved of her participation in the program today because she understood her lines and exactly what they meant. (I personally didn't agree with them but it is for her to decide, not me.) But to see small children reading off lines to make their parents look good to their neighbors...ARGGG! And the cherry on top is the kids that are not old enough to read being whispered their lines by an adult (not their parent) and them butchering the words to the amusement of everyone in the congregation.
I struggle with the belief that any human being can "know" anything is true. When an adult tells me their particular church is true and they "know" it (regardless of the religion) I may disagree but they can decide for themselves. They have the mental capacity and maturity to delude themselves however they want to. When someone that can't even get themselves dressed in the morning says they "know" their church is true or they testify to anything it tells me something entirely different.
To me, it means they are not being raised to think for themselves.
*Disclaimer inspired by Maxine*
I know this is incredibly unpopular amongst many of the people that read this. My goal was not to offend anyone. What is right for my family may not be right for your family. I prefer to leave important decisions like this to my kids when they are old enough to make the intelligent decision for themselves. There is no "one way" that is right or better than any other. I love you all, and puppies and kittens, and flowers...
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Best....Burger....Ever!
On the recommendation of a co-worker (Thanks Lourine!) I went to Five Guys Burgers and Fries for lunch yesterday.
I can easily say it was the best burger I have EVER eaten. (And believe me, I have eaten a lot of burgers.)
It was loud, it was fun, the counter staff was incredibly friendly, the fries were mmmmm, the burger, oh the burger was fanfreakintasticamazazingly good. The menu is simple. They have burgers, cheeseburgers, bacon burgers, and bacon cheeseburgers. (And smaller versions of the same.) Their strength comes in their execution. The burger was perfectly cooked and juicy. The bun was wonderfully soft. The cold toppings were crisp and (*gasp*) actually cold! The warm toppings (mushrooms and onions for me) were hot and perfect. They had a sign up telling the customer that today's fries come from potatoes grown in Burley, Idaho. I opted for the cajun fries. (An order of fries works for two people.) They were spicy but not overdone. The fries are real fries. Not the pressed, packed garbage available at most fast food places. They were a little bit underdone but still quite scrumptious.
I was worried when I first walked in. The place was packed and had a HUGE line. The efficiency with which they serve their customers is commendable. I was in line for only a quick minute or two and, as I mentioned before, the counter staff was incredibly friendly even though they were very, very busy. (And yes, I have to say counter staff because, me being me, I talked to more than one of them.)
I don't normally recommend places on my blog but I really hope you will check these guys out. I think I am going back today.
Here is the link again:
Five Guys
You have to go there or risk eternal damnation. When you go, get a Cheeseburger All the Way!
I can easily say it was the best burger I have EVER eaten. (And believe me, I have eaten a lot of burgers.)
It was loud, it was fun, the counter staff was incredibly friendly, the fries were mmmmm, the burger, oh the burger was fanfreakintasticamazazingly good. The menu is simple. They have burgers, cheeseburgers, bacon burgers, and bacon cheeseburgers. (And smaller versions of the same.) Their strength comes in their execution. The burger was perfectly cooked and juicy. The bun was wonderfully soft. The cold toppings were crisp and (*gasp*) actually cold! The warm toppings (mushrooms and onions for me) were hot and perfect. They had a sign up telling the customer that today's fries come from potatoes grown in Burley, Idaho. I opted for the cajun fries. (An order of fries works for two people.) They were spicy but not overdone. The fries are real fries. Not the pressed, packed garbage available at most fast food places. They were a little bit underdone but still quite scrumptious.
I was worried when I first walked in. The place was packed and had a HUGE line. The efficiency with which they serve their customers is commendable. I was in line for only a quick minute or two and, as I mentioned before, the counter staff was incredibly friendly even though they were very, very busy. (And yes, I have to say counter staff because, me being me, I talked to more than one of them.)
I don't normally recommend places on my blog but I really hope you will check these guys out. I think I am going back today.
Here is the link again:
Five Guys
You have to go there or risk eternal damnation. When you go, get a Cheeseburger All the Way!
Friday, October 24, 2008
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