For some reason, even though we did not host Thanksgiving here, and none of us overdid during the day (I even convinced my MIL to eliminate the pasta course) yesterday most of us around here were like zombies, unable to do much more than grunt at each other and read or nap. In the later part of the afternoon, Buster convinced me to go out for a cup of coffee and a game of chess, but the fact that I... Read more
As we have seen with Climategate (and with the ACORN expose), the US Press does not report on stories it does not like; perhaps that is why we have not seen headlines about what this Benedictine nun, who is a medical doctor, specializing in internal medicine, is saying. [English Subtitles] Stick with this first video, as Sr. Terese Forcades, OSB, begins with her credentials and some flu/virus basics. It ends with a bang. Then move on to video two: In... Read more
Before I sign off until sometime tomorrow-night-or Friday, I wanted to take a minute to thank all of my regular readers (and new visitors) for continuing to bother reading me, even when I annoy; even when you hate yourself for doing it; even when I’m writing about politics, instead of religion; even when I’m writing about religion, when you wanted politics; even when I’m writing about baseball, when all you like is football, plus you hate the Yankees; even when... Read more
Last year, I was out of ideas for vegetables, and blegged a few recipes. Then Gabriel Malor at Ace got into the mix and we had a lot of fun with folks exchanging recipes. Let’s try that again! This year Gabriel is giving us another one for the sweet tooth, and I’ve already put the ingredients on my list. Check out his Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip! It’s a dessert I think my littlest nieces will love (it’s fun to dip cookies!)... Read more
Via Instapundit (again), this is a pretty remarkable chart. Nick Schulz looks at difference between Obama’s cabinet and all other presidents beginning with Teddy, with a background in the private sector. He writes: When one considers that public sector employment has ranged since the 1950s at between 15% and 19% of the population, the makeup of the current cabinet — over 90% of its prior experience was in the public sector — is remarkable. To which one can only add:... Read more
This would have been even better if they’d have managed to mention carbon-offsets and private jets (see how easily they go together?) but I still think this is pretty good on short notice: (Via Glenn Reynolds who seems to be gettin’ on the NY TIMES’s last nerve!) Related: Alarmism and Fraud Rand Simberg Taking apart the smoking gun Climate Emails and the Politics of Science Climate and Transparency Climategate and the Social Validation of Knowledge It’s all Bush’s Fault Read more
I love, love, LOVE this dress on Michelle Obama. It is beautifully designed, flattering, elegant and effortless-looking. Michelle Obama wearing Naeem Khan, AP Photo Susan Walsh And Mrs. Obama’s posture, which sometimes seems a bit slouchy, is perfect. She makes an altogether superb picture as First Lady. Downright regal. I know the gaga press considers everything she wears to be perfect, but Michelle Obama has been hit-and-miss, to me. This is a hit; a very palpable hit! And I know,... Read more
Thanks to reader Dick, who has certainly got me curious about these, and I needed something new to bring for Thanksgiving! Tequila Cookies, Wheeeeee! 1 cup of water 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup of sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup or brown sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup nuts 2 cups of dried fruit 1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequila Sample the Cuervo to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the Cuervo again, to be sure it is of... Read more
:::POST UPDATE, 11/24/09::: Steve Schippert posts that the US Embassy in Kabul denies this story. Like Steve, I’ll take them at their word. We’ll see soon enough. -admin:::END UPDATE::: I am not sure what to make of this, but my first gut-instinct is, “oh, please, don’t appease.” Steve Schippert over at Threats Watch keeps an eye on all those places I refer to as “guy sites” (well, they never have recipes) and he writes: It comes to our attention that... Read more
Hyper tied up, today, but may I strongly recommend you take 20 minutes (I know, that’s long in blog-reading) to watch Dr. Helen explore the values and victimhoods of the modern feminist movement as it exists on college campuses. She speaks with a spokesperson for (NeW), the Network of enlightened Women, which works to counter the extreme rhetoric of these collegiate feminists, and their nearly all-encompassing grasp within the colleges, with little or no organized opposition. Really interesting, really timely.... Read more
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