January 2010
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“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the...”
– (via thoughtsdetained) Howard Zinn RIP
Jan 29th
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“One woman wrote to me and said, ‘We are strained but hopeful, struggling...”
– President Barack Obama, State of the Union Address 1/27/10
Jan 29th
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“VIRGO It’s not just you who are trying to make a living, or maintain an...”
– www.michaellutin.com Apparently, this is my January horoscope.  The whole muddy waters bit might be more believable if it was raining.
Jan 28th
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Jan 28th
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Jan 24th
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Jan 23rd
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Jan 21st
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Update on Karaoke
What should I sing? I have karaoke plans on Friday so I am working on a list of song possibilities.  I would like to avoid the top 10 or so most sung karaoke anthems.  I want something not too hard, something a little more original than Pat Benatar and something the crowd will enjoy. What should I sing? Last Friday’s karaoke night was one for the record books.  An amazing time was had...
Jan 20th
1.8 days
According to itunes I have downloaded enough podcasts that I could listen to This Amercian Life for 1.8 days.  There are much worse things.
Jan 14th
What should I sing?
I have karaoke plans on Friday so I am working on a list of song possibilities.  I would like to avoid the top 10 or so most sung karaoke anthems.  I want something not too hard, something a little more original than Pat Benatar and something the crowd will enjoy. What should I sing?
Jan 13th
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Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce, White and Wild...
4 servings Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min Ingredients •    1 package, 5 to 7 ounces, white and wild rice (recommended: Uncle Ben’s or Near East brands) cooked to package directions — either chicken or herb flavors are fine •    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan •    Salt and pepper •    4 pieces, 8 ounces each, boneless, skinless chicken breast •    1/4...
Jan 11th
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Jan 8th
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Lefse Recipe
ecklandacres: There has been a request for the Lefse recipe and my dad has obliged. The key, I’m told, to keeping them tender is to not add the flour until the next day and not to add too much flour when rolling them out “so tin”. Best of luck! Lefse Yield 18 lefse 4 cups potatoes riced (or mashed) ¼ cup butter (or margarine) ½ cup heavy cream (DON’T WHIP) 2 Tblsp. White sugar 1 tsp....
Jan 8th
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Jan 5th