Category Archives: This & That
French Lentils and Quinoa
French Lentils and Quinoa with Sage Butter Vinaigrette Can be served hot, or cold the next day. Lentils 1 cup French lentils 3 – 4 cups water 5 inch piece of Kombu seaweed (Japanese Kelp) [Eden brand] Quinoa 1 cup … Continue reading
At Long Last
First of all, before you get too excited, I didn’t get any good pictures. Between nine months of intermittent overcast and the untended overgrowth, the Pacific Northwest is not very camera-friendly. Months ago, I set up my phone to receive … Continue reading
Leap Day
It’s snowing again. Ugh.
Saffron Buttered Millet
Saffron Buttered Millet With Savory Roasted Red Peppers The unique flavor of saffron gives this whole grain just the right touch of flavor to compliment its sweet earthiness. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups millet 4 Tbsp butter, divided 1/2 tsp saffron … Continue reading
God is Back
People keep telling me that “God is everywhere.” Apparently, they are more right than I imagined: Oh, how I wish I could take credit for these.
Nice Title
Parole has been denied for an inmate whose crime inspired the sensational 1983 Post headline “Headless body in topless bar.” A parole board says it would be dangerous to release 53-year-old Charles Dingle because of his “continued poor behavior” and … Continue reading
The Aurora from Space
Every few hours I get a text message from Aurora_Alerts announcing planetary magnetic disturbance index (the energy level of the solar wind hitting the earth’s atmosphere). If I’m lucky, a clear night will line up with a high energy discharge, … Continue reading
Nohili Point
Book Review: The Checklist Manifesto
It’s not your imagination. It’s not because you are getting old. There is a reason you, and everyone around you are making more mistakes than seem reasonable. The intellectual content of our world and professional lives are complex, and continue … Continue reading
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Truth-O-Meter
I love these icons from PolitiFact.com, especially the “Pants on Fire” for the biggest lies told by politicians: I’m curious to see what the fact checkers have to say about the Stat of the Union address.
Wish List
After the past week of crap weather, this would be a great place to be. Image source
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Meow
Woodland Park Zoo, January 8th.
A New Day
Freezing rain on top of packed snow in my little neighborhood. The temperature is predicted to stay above freezing and move into the forties tomorrow, so this will all be melting soon. Of course, the local media is in high … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
‘The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity’ – Harlan Ellison