Another Day in Paradise
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Jared Diamond and Breakfast and Beer
I've just finished reading his book "The Third Chimpanzee" and found it a great rounded finale after reading two other of his books "Collapse" and "Guns, Germs and Steel", as well as Simon Winchester's "Krakatoa".
Four fine books from scientists (Winchester's background is that as a geologist, even though he has been a journalist/writer most of his adult life) that have a great talent for the written word.
Both are natural teachers, striving to dis-prove Arthur Wichmann's cynical statement "Nothing Learned, and Everything Forgotten".
Tonight I am treating myself; I am going to hear Jared Diamond speak. He's here in Paradise as part of the Celebridée events of our Flower Festival. It should be an educational evening ( in this really kwel tent).
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Hopefully I'll have digested breakfast by then. The side of cretons I had this morning keeps coming back (up) to haunt me.
(but oooooo they were sooooo good on my toast)
(but oooooo they were sooooo good on my toast)
I ate at Cora's today. I should have know better - I keep saying I'm not going back; the portions are way too big even though they food is good. The problem with the one that I go to is that it is always incredibly busy so the service really suffers. So not a really great eating experience.
Why did I go?
Just tired of the other options and to prove myself right about this place.
I can be a bit masochistic at times.
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Post Note: Back from the event. I'm disappointed.
I didn't get anymore out of J.D's lecture than I got out of his books. In fact as he talked, I could see each chapters in "Collapse". I wonder if he was giving his "book tour speech".....
His conclusions I could hear echoing from "The 3rd Chimpanzee".
I don't think it's his fault... I think it's a case of the organizers of the event not really knowing what they wanted to bring to the table (its a new concept for the festival), and being able to draw a name like his.
Oh yes- the venue. It's really nice, but not for this type of forum. The chairs were achingly painful.
Post Note: Back from the event. I'm disappointed.
I didn't get anymore out of J.D's lecture than I got out of his books. In fact as he talked, I could see each chapters in "Collapse". I wonder if he was giving his "book tour speech".....
hmm - they were selling his books and there was a 20 minute intermission for autographs.
His conclusions I could hear echoing from "The 3rd Chimpanzee".
I don't think it's his fault... I think it's a case of the organizers of the event not really knowing what they wanted to bring to the table (its a new concept for the festival), and being able to draw a name like his.
Oh yes- the venue. It's really nice, but not for this type of forum. The chairs were achingly painful.
(poop -I missed Sir Salman Rushie at the beginning of the festival events, but with price of the tickets for S.S or J.D, I had to pick one over the other. )
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*doing a Homer* * aaaaaaaa...Dragon Breath Real Ale (which is still my all time favorite beer beverage) and a bisson burger ( from the herds on Wolfe Island) - aaaaaaa*
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oopps got a bit distracted surfing.... found a picture of my favorite pub when I lived in Kingston, the KBC.
*doing a Homer* * aaaaaaaa...Dragon Breath Real Ale (which is still my all time favorite beer beverage) and a bisson burger ( from the herds on Wolfe Island) - aaaaaaa*
Aint it pretty !!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Of Lobsters and Other Thoughts
Seems that I get a craving for lobster every year, about this time ( except last year when I was sick with C. Jejeuni.).
All it takes is a mouthful or two of lobster and I'm happy for the year.
I still haven't figured it out, maybe its that side of me that is a part of P.E.I., thus part of the "Atlantic lobster" luuuv-fest.. maybe the Atlantic maritime culture in my blood.
I bought some big shrimp last week- the 8 to 12 to the count type (on sale) - hoping to get a pseudo mouth feel of lobster tail. Disappointing!!
!!WANT LOBSTER !!
Yesterday I stumbled on a bunch of cooked, quick flash frozen canners . Not a lot of meat, but at the price of one (should'a bought two) is just perfect for the fix.
Cracked that sucker up today and made something I dream happy thoughts from days gone by ... I made a Lobster Roll.
Hope they have more at the store tomorrow.
Of other thoughts...
Reading my fav blogs, RHU posted this kwel "YouTube" about Costco - Fidel's uber favorite store.
You'll like this one sweetie !!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Thinking
I'm sitting here, left to my own devices.... thinking.
See what happens when the Fidel leaves home for other lands !!!
(hmmm...)
Anyhoo.... my back brain had this real crazy question or two, as is normal for "medstudentwife-land".
(no man check happening)
A funny discussion I participated in, about 20 years ago, with members of my then husband's family (now ex). It was so silly, but it was serious and a little heated - the question was a preference in "bathing" - shower or tub.
It amazed me the hard polar sides around the table that night.
For some reason, tonight, looking into the setting sun, I thought of this. And then I extended the thought....
I know many people who look forward to their "bathing" at night, as a way to unwind from the day, while others (like me) "bath" in the morning to wake up.
Humph -the 2 seconds I thought this thought to blog, resulted in 30 minutes to create a widget on my side bar to take a survey, and more to write this post *sheesh* *lol*
I'm not even sure the widget on the side bar is going to work.
Give it a try. Comments are just as good too.....
*mumble* * danghusbandgonebacktoschoolandleftmybrainto
itsowndevicesandnotellingwereitsgoingtogowithoutsomehusbandlyguidance
onanyoldmatterIdecidetoblogaboutorevenanythoughts
Imayhaveonanymatterbethewisheshewasheretoprotecttheworldbutnowthey
arestuckwithmeinthismode*
And a pleasant piece of news !!!
It amazed me the hard polar sides around the table that night.
For some reason, tonight, looking into the setting sun, I thought of this. And then I extended the thought....
I know many people who look forward to their "bathing" at night, as a way to unwind from the day, while others (like me) "bath" in the morning to wake up.
Humph -the 2 seconds I thought this thought to blog, resulted in 30 minutes to create a widget on my side bar to take a survey, and more to write this post *sheesh* *lol*
I'm not even sure the widget on the side bar is going to work.
( I can't remember the other poll widget I've used in the past)
Give it a try. Comments are just as good too.....
*mumble* * danghusbandgonebacktoschoolandleftmybrainto
itsowndevicesandnotellingwereitsgoingtogowithoutsomehusbandlyguidance
onanyoldmatterIdecidetoblogaboutorevenanythoughts
Imayhaveonanymatterbethewisheshewasheretoprotecttheworldbutnowthey
arestuckwithmeinthismode*
And a pleasant piece of news !!!
FURTHER BREAKING NEWS TO DONUT WAR I
Rejoicing is in the air !!!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
A Truce is Declared
DONUT WAR I IS OVER !!!!
See all the details here.
Meanwhile, Paradise is getting ready for the Victory Parade.
Here is a picture of Mr. and Missus Zwiggens, currently of Paradise, getting their vehicle ready to participate. I think they are waiting for Olga to come and head the parade, on her float (malt don't ya know).
Meanwhile, donut victory can not be fully savored as tension still looms between UNAC/Paradise and Squirel World due to Paradise's political faux pas and a misunderstanding.
General McNut and UNAC continue discussions, hoping to reach a political detente or full resolution very soon.
Meanwhile, donut victory can not be fully savored as tension still looms between UNAC/Paradise and Squirel World due to Paradise's political faux pas and a misunderstanding.
General McNut and UNAC continue discussions, hoping to reach a political detente or full resolution very soon.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Day ( hmm I forget + hmmm I don't know) of Donut War I
WARNING - THIS BLOG MAY CONTAIN ONE GRAPHIC PICTURE. ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS OR OVER 70 YEARS OLD MAY NEED PARENTAL SUPERVISION TO CONTINUE !!
UPDATE....
More details are dribbling in wrt the Chico "powdered sugar dust" attack.
This picture from Reuter's affiliate Beignenet shows one of an apparent mass casualty situation after the attack. It appears massive gastric lavage is going to be required for most.
NOT PRETTY !!!
......Other news.......
Squirrel world has released news about their retaliation to Paradise holding one of their members in a dungeon.
A diplomatic team has been assembled
to meet with General McNuts
to discuss the situation as well as to negotiate a diplomatic cease fire. Included will be a request to solicit their aid in peace keeping, including adding their snow cone technology to UNACs arsenal.A special negotiator has been brought in, for this tense situation.
.....breaking news.....
........we have a picture of the location of these discussions........
........we have a picture of the location of these discussions........
Meanwhile, residents in Paradise remain on RED ALERT for any pending incomings; most are solidly entrenched in their shelters
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Day (hmm I forget +1) of Donut War I
................................Update.................................
..........................Donut War I escalates ........................
..........................Donut War I escalates ........................
>>Another fringe group has entered the fray - seemingly having been insulted by UNAC.<<
...................More to come..............................
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
If you are bored !!!
Day (hmmm I forget) in Donut War I
"Donut War I" continues to escalate, with an attack on Chico, CA, today.
Helping in this, we think, is that "someone who shall remain nameless" has augmented his capabilities by amassing troops, and has been able to form an underground who has collected excellent intelligence data.
However, as of Monday, it appears that Hollydale is currently calm and suffering no casualties.
But the question begs to be asked: Will this war escalate even further ? What is the ultimate ?
Sources suggest that each owns undeclared destructive kilo calorie forces, and either could be expected to drop the final bombe. We are not sure of the technology, but chocolate or strawberry definitely can be expected.
To avert full scale pie throwing, a secret consortium of allied nations (U.N.A.C. - United Nations Atkin's Coalition) has drafted a document, pledging resources for a peacekeeping mission.
It appears that UNAC has just occupied a formerly occupied underground bunker code named "The Dungeon", located outside the town limits of Paradise. There they will be entrenched for the duration of this war and CIMIC activities thereafter.
Paradise has committed resources to do her part against this war of confectionery mayhem, including participation by:
And Paradise's one and only fighter pilot (who may be recalled from med school)
Helping in this, we think, is that "someone who shall remain nameless" has augmented his capabilities by amassing troops, and has been able to form an underground who has collected excellent intelligence data.
However, as of Monday, it appears that Hollydale is currently calm and suffering no casualties.
But the question begs to be asked: Will this war escalate even further ? What is the ultimate ?
Sources suggest that each owns undeclared destructive kilo calorie forces, and either could be expected to drop the final bombe. We are not sure of the technology, but chocolate or strawberry definitely can be expected.
To avert full scale pie throwing, a secret consortium of allied nations (U.N.A.C. - United Nations Atkin's Coalition) has drafted a document, pledging resources for a peacekeeping mission.
It appears that UNAC has just occupied a formerly occupied underground bunker code named "The Dungeon", located outside the town limits of Paradise. There they will be entrenched for the duration of this war and CIMIC activities thereafter.Paradise has committed resources to do her part against this war of confectionery mayhem, including participation by:
Paradise's Naval Forces (currently in the South Seas)
Paradise's Armed Forces (currently in the North)
Paradise's Armed Forces (currently in the North)
And Paradise's one and only fighter pilot (who may be recalled from med school)
More to come...
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Skool Daze
Besides all the bad news we are getting these days, such as the new life scare of ICDs (Inter-Continental donuts) , Fidel got a positive confirmation to his new med school application. Hope is always good !
He has to be there a week tomorrow, so a whirl wind process of getting things together.
But that is provided we don't get "Frittered" in the interim.
In case of a threat of flying deep-fried confections...... "Dunk and Cover"
PS: get the Super Aero Space donut deflector..it's on sale at Walmart for 6.93..
Monday, April 28, 2008
Its a Topsy Turvy Blogsphere Out There
The world seems a bit topsy turvy - maybe its all unfounded.She said it would be alright, but I'm not that sure.
Olga is now visiting Speedy. I dunna know, but I am sure some serious shenanigans are going to happen. Maybe the world won't end, but I think at the end of it all, its going to be a bit dented.
Maybe all I can say is Bra-wk!!
Maybe I'm just a bit crazy. Maybe its the fact that our psedo-travelling deep-fryer is holding us hostage in our own bathroom... I dunna know.
Robert.. can you blast a few of those jelly filled donuts my way? It sure will beat "bathroom toast". Maybe a Tims coffee or two ??
