“Someone told me it’s all happening at the zoo†~ Paul Simon We spend a great day at the Oakland Zoo.
Month: April 2010
A Mexican table setting
“Salsa has now passed ketchup as America’s favorite condiment. Isn’t that amazing? You know it’s bad when even our vegetables are starting to lose their jobs to Mexico.†~ Jay Leno This is a common sight at our table – two types of freshly made salsa (one hot, one not), corn tortillas, sour cream, refried…
Sweet tea
“But wisdom is justified by all her children.” ~ Jesus (Luke 7:35) My wife and her aunts and my oldest daughter enjoyed a day of Queen’s Tea at The Silver Teapot. My Sofia is growing up to be an exceptional young lady, and enjoyed the day out. She is nearly the perfect child – she…
OTP
Now the really sad part about this scenario is that when people look back on Mr. Obama’s presidency all they will remember is that "we tried a black president and it didn't work". What a shame for any other person of color that may want to, and actually have what it takes, to lead this…
Grillin
I love the culture of grilling. It creates an atmosphere that is festive but casual. ~Bobby Flay Chicken drummets seasoned with lemon juice and Pappy’s, as well as some gourmet hot links (all beef). My contribution to this weekend’s Easter celebrations. The smaller pic is right after I got them on the grill.
No ordinairy tacos
“I think the great Mexican cuisine is dying because there are fast foods now competing, because there are supermarkets, and supermarkets can’t afford to keep in stock a lot of these very perishable products that are used for fine Mexican cooking. Women are working and real Mexican cooking requires enormous amounts of time.†~ Alma…
Hot ladies
Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company. ~Author Unknown My mother in law (far right) and two of her sisters were in town this weekend for Easter, and man, I have not eaten so much good Mexican food day after day. Over the…
California’s aqueducts
“What vast additions to the conveniences and comforts of living might mankind have acquired, if the money spent in wars had been employed in works of public utility; what an extension of agriculture even to the tops of our mountains; what rivers rendered navigable, or joined by canals; what bridges, aqueducts, new roads, and other…
Workplace critters – a wild turkey
Not very colorful (probably a female), but a bit out of sorts in our parking lot. Poor thing. It is nice to see nature near work, reminds me of the beauty outside of my cubicle. “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is…
Splenda sickness
Though some can consume Splenda and sucralose without immediate symptoms, some Splenda users react quite negatively. Symptoms vary widely, so if you have unexplained problems that began since you started using Splenda or sucralose, look here for symptoms like yours. Rescue a friend or relative too. ~ From Splenda Sickness I've been drinking way too…