I’m not sure how long it is going to last but today had that wisp of fall in the air that generally signifies the turning of the season. It’s cold in the mornings, cold in the evenings, and all around pleasant. There’s a certain smell that comes with it, too. It’s the smell of fall, the smell of colder air…. Read more »
So you’ve spent the day cutting grass and proof reading your own book, all the while chewing on some nice cigars. What do you do? You cook awesome fajitas: – A pair of large breasts. – A pair of large chicken breasts. – At least two jalapeno peppers. – At least two large, green, less spicy peppers. – A combination… Read more »
I do not usually celebrate the pain or humiliation of my fellow man. It’s not kind. However, I have made exception. When evil dictator’s pass, or horrible terrorists, or other criminals, I celebrate the making better of the world for the rest of us. While in this case the person in question has not died, he has wounded himself horribly:… Read more »
I’ve been playing with hot cocoa as a drink (sans alcohol) for a while. This is what I’ve come up with, as a great drink with few calories (because there’s no sugar): – A LOT of cocoa powder. Two big heaping table spoons or so. This drink is all about the cocoa and not about sweetness. – A TOUCH of… Read more »
There are stories written every year about someone defying the odds through sheer will and perseverance. Most of us, especially those of us who are making a go at self-publishing, want to be an odds-defying success story. One of those stories came last year when Tim Thomas and the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup. Thomas, at 37 years of… Read more »