The blog title implies a certain amount of copyediting. So, let’s take a look at something from a Behind the Black post about the crashing Chinese booster: The issue here is not the danger, but China’s gross negligence and violation of its treaty obligations in launching this rocket knowing the core stage was going toContinue reading ““Can” is a Tricky Word”
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Getting Ready 2 Move -3
Yesterday, I went through the bar. Two boxes packed, two trash bags full of junk, and some strange leftovers: Why did we have sealing ceramic canisters in the cupboard behind the bar? The chafing dishes were not surprising – but do I want to keep them? Do I really need three chafing dishes? Granted, theyContinue reading “Getting Ready 2 Move -3”
Getting Ready 2 Move – 2
The goal was not accomplished. The leak in zone 5 is very obvious, but I have no idea how to get the problem piece out – it’s 3 inches of hose between two plastic pipes, but it is crimped on. I must destroy the crimps, but I don’t really have a suitable tool. I’ll giveContinue reading “Getting Ready 2 Move – 2”
Gardening 2
Let’s call the Seeds Arrived post “Gardening 1” and press on. I realized that I should be taking more garden pictures because the spring bulbs will not be visible to the new owners and it will be helpful for them to know what is where. This is the front on 05 April: Unfortunately, I waitedContinue reading “Gardening 2”
Getting Ready 2 Move – 1
I doubt (very, very much) that anyone cares, but posting about it gives me an incentive to do something every day. Today’s completed task: Get boxes. We bought the U-Haul 4+ bedroom master Pak moving kit. It’s expensive, but it’s a lot of stuff and one can return what is not used. Tomorrow’s goals: FixContinue reading “Getting Ready 2 Move – 1”
Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – Intermission
Moving has, well, moved to the top of the priority queue so learning to bake is just going to have to wait until that’s complete – or I get sick of it and need a break.
Grandma’s Bowls
Being up unexpectedly early, I thought I would play around with Python and Pulsar, but apparently I need more coffee for that. Instead, I’ll tell another equipment story… First, this is a different grandmother: Rita not Erna (terminology aside, they were sisters). Throughout several years of grade school, Rita made bread for my peanut butterContinue reading “Grandma’s Bowls”
The KitchenAid from G*d
I mentioned earlier that I would tell this story. Now seems like a fine time since I’m waiting for bread to rise before starting yardwork – and getting dirt under my fingernails. I suppose it wouldn’t really matter since I’m not going to be touching it, again. However, I try to avoid multitasking when makingContinue reading “The KitchenAid from G*d”
Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XIII
I’m cheating this time: I found a box of cupcake mix in the pantry (a gift from Gali, a couple years ago), so I’m making that. Instead of Williams-Sonoma recipe, I’m making a Williams-Sonoma product. The “recipe” is quite simple: 2 eggs1/2 cup milk1 package Vanilla Cupcake Mix (included)8 Tbl (1 stick) cold unsalted butter,Continue reading “Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XIII”
Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XII
I’m tired of cakes, for now, so how about some cookies? The first five cookie recipes in grandma’s cookbook required things I do not have (raisins, buttermilk, oatmeal, baker’s ammonia). Sixth time is the charm, or not. There is a reason for “mise en place un”: I’m out of sour cream, too. What’s up withContinue reading “Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XII”
Marked Up 