Speaking of awareness ribbons, this post really tickled my fancy:

Of course, you all know that this is Awareness Month. Do you know anyone, or know someone who knows anyone, or do you know no one? If so, please repost this as your status, so that we can all spread awareness! If you don't repost, then you're a heartless monster.Heh ( Read more... )

A pork shoulder roast, purchased at a very good price from Bel Air Market. I've inserted several cloves of garlic into the meat and seasoned the outside with salt and pepper. It will make several meals ( Read more... )

YOU make the call, Gentle Readers!

The following is a description of a female character:

"Her hair was honey pouring from a pitcher; it spilled over her arms and down her back, past her waist, touching her wrists as she stood with her arms at her sides. Her skin was smooth and woodland brown. She had the delicate, refined features of the elves ( Read more... )

I've discovered something on You Tube called "Fun with Shorts." It's not MST3K, but it's done in the style of the show, with a sarcastic running commentary on the short subjects.

( Check 'em out! )

It's Monday. It's morning. I'm awake. We're fed. What more could anyone want?

Well, possibly another few hours' sleep.

Oh, Neil had the most delightful snark for Eragon. Silly me forgot to enter it last night.

Princess Arya: "You are our hope, Eragon."
Eragon: "Me? Hey, wait a second here! That other blonde guy had twenty-nine other ( Read more... )

Okay, it stank. Not as badly as a dead woodchuck that's been rotting under your porch for an entire summer, but it stank, nonetheless ( Read more... )

I made some sourdough starter yesterday. So far, so good. I used regular yeast, 2 cups flour and 2 cups warm (110-115 F) water, all stirred together in a ceramic container. It's been growing for about 24 hours, with another 24 to go, and it's looking good. For sourdough starter, that is. Personally, I think it looks like a hideous mess, and ( Read more... )