Archive for January, 2008

There is simply no better way to spend you afternoon than:
First, attending a funeral
Then, filing your tax return.
Including the disappearance of a vital 1099.
Topped off by a cranky toddler.
This bitch is going to drink a liter of cheap Chardonnay now.

First a Spice Girls reunion tour
Now New Kids on the Block are back! read it here

Your ex is on the side of the road on fire, what do you do?
send my dog over to pee on him
Your best friend tells you she is pregnant, what is your reaction?
hooray!
When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face?
last week when the comcast guy showed up on my door [...]

Snow

5:01 – In my sleep I hear “one-and-a-half inches,” my eyes pop open.
5:03- Check website for school closure, nothing.
5:07- Check website for school closure, nothing.
5:08- Coolio comes inside with a very excited pair of dogs.
5:11- Check website for school closure, nothing.
5:12- Wake up kids. Dogs are begging to go back outside.
5:14- Check website for school [...]

1 lb (4 sticks) butter
3 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 large eggs
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 cups oats
2 bags chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in eggs and vanilla.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. [...]

Sauce:
2 bags of dried New Mexico chile pods
4 cups boiling water
½ large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced fine
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cocoa powder
Remove stems from chile pods. Place on large mixing bowl, pour boiling water on top. While pods are soaking, sauté onions and garlic. Remove a few softened pods from hot water [...]