"When I do not want to say things in real life I often say them here." — Mimi Smartypants
Up to the rank of colonel, the military grows and promotes its own officers, independent of political influence. This is sacred. Is there a military man or woman anywhere, active or retired, alive or dead, who would not be outraged to learn that President Bush wants to take control of the promotion of military lawyers? […]
Have I mentioned that our Saturday morning bicycle group has a name? We’re the Trail Trash, so named because we almost always ride up and down Old Spanish Trail on the east side of Tucson. Mary Anne (left, below) is our leader . . . she founded the Trail Trash and came up with the name. […]
I think it only fair that bloggers read other blogger’s blogs, and I’m nothing if not fair. Too fair, because sometimes I read things I’d rather not have read. Like this, from a blog called The View Through the Windshield, written by a charming fellow named Joe Sherlock: While I have problems with Romney’s positions on issues […]
Oh, I’ve been waiting for these. You know how, whenever you participate in a big run or bike ride, professional photographers set up near the finish line? Well, at El Tour de Tucson they set up cameras at both ends: That’s the start. I’m in that gaggle, but even with a magnifying glass, I can’t be […]
Today’s our 42nd anniversary. Donna and I met 43 years ago, when she responded to a “carpoolers needed” notice I’d posted to the bulletin board at American River Junior College in Sacramento, California. We were freshmen, as dumb and young as they come. We’re not freshmen any more, or young. But we still see ourselves pretty much as […]
Thanksgiving. Yeah, it was almost like that. Except Donna and I aren’t that old (oh my God, are we?), and our guests weren’t flashing pod people grins. Our kids and grandkids were here, along with a few friends. Donna borrowed tables and chairs and we were all able to sit down together for soup, salad, […]
I finished a roll at last and added photos to two entries, A Great Bicycling Weekend and I Can See Clearly Now. Click on the links, or just scroll down.
This is an original Paul Woodford recipe, and it’s the first time I’ve written it down. If you’re still hungry after trying this, check out my hash cookbook for more recipes. This is a simple pasta dish that’s easy to make with around-the-house ingredients (well, our house anyway). Don’t be squeamish about the anchovies . . . they add […]