Here's some good old American ignorance for you.
I didn't know until last night that My Country, 'Tis of Thee, a song we sang at every elementary school assembly after pledging allegiance to the American flag, is actually to the tune of God Save the Queen, commonly used as the British national anthem.
Why didn't our teachers ever mention this?!
February 27, 2010
February 22, 2010
USA vs. Canada
That was one intense hockey game! The US could not have pulled it off without the wall that was Ryan Miller. Man, I miss hockey...
February 20, 2010
Phew, for a minute there, I lost myself...
Driving home yesterday from a long day at work in standstill traffic, I decide to put on Radiohead's OK Computer.
More than 10 years later, and it still plays like a dark revelation. Every now and then, it's good to hear real music again.
(and yes, it's scary that my commute lasted the entire album...)
More than 10 years later, and it still plays like a dark revelation. Every now and then, it's good to hear real music again.
(and yes, it's scary that my commute lasted the entire album...)
February 16, 2010
Vancouver 2010
Yeah, I know the Olympics are all about competitive sports channelling the human spirit and hope and world unity and all sorts of good stuff.
But this year, there's some extra good stuff. Namely, extremely attractive half asian short track speed skaters from the U.S. Yum.
But this year, there's some extra good stuff. Namely, extremely attractive half asian short track speed skaters from the U.S. Yum.
February 11, 2010
In the Dark
Lost power for several hours last night.
Thank goodness for gas stove, matches, and obsession with candles!
Thank goodness for gas stove, matches, and obsession with candles!
February 8, 2010
Expectations
Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of my favorite cartoon shows, and as such, I had a feeling the live-action movie would suck.
First of all, Avatar: The Movie with Blue People stole the namesake away. Talk about marketing confusion.
Second, despite being a show where all the main characters practice a specific form of Chinese martial arts, not one of the actors is Asian.
Third, most translations of animation into live action don't work. At all.
But then:
And the spot last night:
So far so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
First of all, Avatar: The Movie with Blue People stole the namesake away. Talk about marketing confusion.
Second, despite being a show where all the main characters practice a specific form of Chinese martial arts, not one of the actors is Asian.
Third, most translations of animation into live action don't work. At all.
But then:
And the spot last night:
So far so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
January 23, 2010
One Cannot Survive on Veggies Alone!
Having been completely satisfied with our CSA membership last year, we've signed up again for this year's harvest.
In addition to veggies, we've also decided to try some local meat. In this case, pork and beef from a farm in northern New Jersey (separate from the veggie farm). We have reserved a whole pig and 1/2 cow, to split between a few people. If all goes well, that means at least 75 lbs of pasture fed meat for our share. The animals won't be ready to butcher until fall, which gives us time to redo our garage for some hefty freezer action.
I'm really excited about this - the local veggies turned out to be a great investment both for health and culinary enjoyment. Hopefully the meat will have the same results!
In addition to veggies, we've also decided to try some local meat. In this case, pork and beef from a farm in northern New Jersey (separate from the veggie farm). We have reserved a whole pig and 1/2 cow, to split between a few people. If all goes well, that means at least 75 lbs of pasture fed meat for our share. The animals won't be ready to butcher until fall, which gives us time to redo our garage for some hefty freezer action.
I'm really excited about this - the local veggies turned out to be a great investment both for health and culinary enjoyment. Hopefully the meat will have the same results!
January 15, 2010
Earthquake Donations
Kythryne of Wyrding Studios is an amazing artist who not only created my awesome wedding torque, but is now donating her time to help the victims in Haiti.
Details on her LJ page: http://community.livejournal.com/wyrding_studios/181564.html
I highly suggest using this opportunity to do a good deed and also get a beautiful piece of jewelry in the process. I have an ever expanding collection of her work - you will not be disappointed with what she makes. Her talent is matched only by her generosity in this time of need.
Details on her LJ page: http://community.livejournal.com/wyrding_studios/181564.html
I highly suggest using this opportunity to do a good deed and also get a beautiful piece of jewelry in the process. I have an ever expanding collection of her work - you will not be disappointed with what she makes. Her talent is matched only by her generosity in this time of need.
January 13, 2010
More Bonus Bashing
I can't believe there is still so much bitching about Wall Street bonuses. Haven't we gotten over that yet?
Listen, most of the major banks PAID BACK THE TARP FUNDS.
According to the US Treasury in Dec 2009: Taxpayers have already received over $16 billion in profits from all TARP programs and that profit could be considerably higher as Treasury sells additional warrants in the weeks ahead.
How many other federal programs have that kind of return direct into the Treasury's coffers? Few and far between.
If a bank has repaid its obligation to the government, then it should have the right to determine compensation as it sees fit. I think any business would have it no other way. So shut up already!
Listen, most of the major banks PAID BACK THE TARP FUNDS.
According to the US Treasury in Dec 2009: Taxpayers have already received over $16 billion in profits from all TARP programs and that profit could be considerably higher as Treasury sells additional warrants in the weeks ahead.
How many other federal programs have that kind of return direct into the Treasury's coffers? Few and far between.
If a bank has repaid its obligation to the government, then it should have the right to determine compensation as it sees fit. I think any business would have it no other way. So shut up already!
January 8, 2010
Regretsy
As a full blown Etsy addict, I find this hilarious: http://www.regretsy.com/
My buying experience on Etsy has been nothing but excellent. The sellers I've dealt with were extremely friendly, and the products have been wonderful. I spend a lot of time browsing Etsy and rarely do I see things as ridiculous as those posted on Regretsy. It makes me wonder what search terms they are using!
My buying experience on Etsy has been nothing but excellent. The sellers I've dealt with were extremely friendly, and the products have been wonderful. I spend a lot of time browsing Etsy and rarely do I see things as ridiculous as those posted on Regretsy. It makes me wonder what search terms they are using!
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