"Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality."
-- Nikola Tesla
"One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork."
-- Edward Abbey
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm."
-- Vince Lombardi
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
A break from quilting . . .
I figured that having three quilts finished, I deserved a treat. Afterall, wouldn't you say that sewing burns off more calories than, say, jogging? Okay, leave me with my wishful thinking!
Anyway, for my husband's birthday weekend, we indulged in a favorite recipe we haven't had in years - Rice Waffles! Although this might sound odd, the addition of cooked rice to the waffle batter makes for a great, filling, waffle . . . and the melting butter and real maple syrup didn't hurt, either!
It is a simple recipe. You make your favorite waffle batter and add a half cup of cooked rice to the batter and proceed as usual. Although most any rice works well, we discovered that Jasmine Rice, with it's aromatic smell and taste, works the best.
We had a few days of rainy, cool weather in sunny California so it was fun to have a cozy breakfast without breaking a sweat!
Anyway, for my husband's birthday weekend, we indulged in a favorite recipe we haven't had in years - Rice Waffles! Although this might sound odd, the addition of cooked rice to the waffle batter makes for a great, filling, waffle . . . and the melting butter and real maple syrup didn't hurt, either!
It is a simple recipe. You make your favorite waffle batter and add a half cup of cooked rice to the batter and proceed as usual. Although most any rice works well, we discovered that Jasmine Rice, with it's aromatic smell and taste, works the best.
We had a few days of rainy, cool weather in sunny California so it was fun to have a cozy breakfast without breaking a sweat!
How come . . .?
Now, I believe in being tolerant but it seems that in today's world, tolerance is becoming a one-sided agenda. Our freedom of speech has become 'believe what WE believe and don't contradict otherwise you are exhibiting hate speech.' The scary part is that the government is intervening and trying to pass a bill to counteract acts of hate. This is confusing as we already have a law in effect to punish people who deliberately, physically hurt people or incite acts of violence. What is with this new bill? Are they trying to govern even our feelings and thoughts now?
A worry is that it will most likely invade the way we worship. There are some factions that don't believe the Bible is very 'Christian' so if our pastors preach on certain passages from the Bible within the confines of our churches, will we be punished for hate speech? What happened to separation of church and state?
I've been listening to a lot of talk show radio and it is amazing how so many people not only want to be what they want to be or do but it isn't enough that they are allowed this freedom, they insist, seemingly so, that we have to believe it, too. Our tolerance is insisted upon yet it doesn't have to be reciprocated. Certainly makes for an anxious future and not one envisioned by our founding fathers.
A worry is that it will most likely invade the way we worship. There are some factions that don't believe the Bible is very 'Christian' so if our pastors preach on certain passages from the Bible within the confines of our churches, will we be punished for hate speech? What happened to separation of church and state?
I've been listening to a lot of talk show radio and it is amazing how so many people not only want to be what they want to be or do but it isn't enough that they are allowed this freedom, they insist, seemingly so, that we have to believe it, too. Our tolerance is insisted upon yet it doesn't have to be reciprocated. Certainly makes for an anxious future and not one envisioned by our founding fathers.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
explains a lot . . .!
"Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us."
-- Bill Watterson
-- Bill Watterson
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Truth in quotes . . .
"If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion."
-- George Bernard Shaw
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
-- George Bernard Shaw
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-- Mark Twain
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Blast from the past . . .
The temperatures have finally decided to dip into a bit of winter here in California. Although we are no where near the need of central heat or a blazing fireplace, we all had a hankering for hot cocoa last night.
When the children were little, I relied on the instant packets that came with the tiny, faux marshmallows. Dump the contents in a cup, add hot water, and call it cocoa. Yeah, it is sufficient but I didn't have any of the convenience stuff on hand last night. With three of the four children away at college, not a lot of call for hot cocoa these days.
Last night, however, we developed a definite craving for a hot cup of the stuff. I got out the reliable can of Hershey's baking cocoa powder, read the directions on the side of the can, and came up with a pot of wonderful potion! It had been too long. The premade packets of cocoa are okay but there is something about the edge of the homemade Hershey's receipe that fills a deeper need! : - )
Of course, not having made cocoa from 'scratch' in so long, I was a bit clumsy in my efforts but a kindly husband (who belongs to me!) happily cleaned up the dusting of cocoa powder all over the counter and the splashes of cocoa.
When the children were little, I relied on the instant packets that came with the tiny, faux marshmallows. Dump the contents in a cup, add hot water, and call it cocoa. Yeah, it is sufficient but I didn't have any of the convenience stuff on hand last night. With three of the four children away at college, not a lot of call for hot cocoa these days.
Last night, however, we developed a definite craving for a hot cup of the stuff. I got out the reliable can of Hershey's baking cocoa powder, read the directions on the side of the can, and came up with a pot of wonderful potion! It had been too long. The premade packets of cocoa are okay but there is something about the edge of the homemade Hershey's receipe that fills a deeper need! : - )
Of course, not having made cocoa from 'scratch' in so long, I was a bit clumsy in my efforts but a kindly husband (who belongs to me!) happily cleaned up the dusting of cocoa powder all over the counter and the splashes of cocoa.
Appropriate quotes for our times . . .
"There are some that only employ words for the purpose of disguising their thoughts."
-- Voltaire
"Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators."
-- Will Rogers
-- Voltaire
"Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators."
-- Will Rogers
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