I'm sorry, I know it's not in the best of taste to discuss political matters among friends who you know might not see eye to eye, but I am just not able to keep myself from sharing this. I can't. It's too important to the future of our pathetically troubled country.
Please take a moment to view the following clip. Luckily there are people out there willing to publicly and unequivocally state the truth. Mr. Cafferty, thank you.
I mean, I almost feel sick to my stomach watching clips from that awful Katie Couric interview. I can't even get through them, I have to fast forward. I am not going to be able to watch the VP Debate, or else risk losing my lunch and my appetite for a least a week. Unless the RNC grants McCain a mulligan on this horrific choice, I just can't see how in the world he'll stand a chance. And if, whooeee and it's a big IF, he is elected and she's second in command, well I'll be on the first train out to Toronto, I swear.
Damn.
This concludes the extent (I hope) of my political ramblings. Thanks to the darling boy for the video link. Even if I nearly vomited upon first watching it.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
A little shameless self promotion
Never hurt anyone, right?
I've got a couple things here for ya, promoting two fabulous businesses that are very near and dear to me.
First off - Bon Vivant got blogged in the Bi-State Beer Geek chronicle, STL Hops. Pretty sweet press. This just after two mentions in the Sept. special Sauce issue on Wine and Beer. I'd link to it, but it's not available online. It IS available in print, stuck inside this month's Sauce Magazine (free!). If you don't read Sauce, you should!
Secondly, Duff's Autumn menu began on Tuesday, and I can't wait to check it out. The email below is from their mailing list, which you can sign up for here (click on menu link). Busy busy autumn over there on Euclid! Esp. recommend the Beer Dinner. Sooooo worth the splurge. I can't even explain how good it is.
"Duff's Autumn Menu begins today. To view our new offerings www.dineatduff's.com
The Red Bird Specials continue all year - $10 entrees - 5:00 P.M. til 6:30 P.M. and The Prix-Fixe Menu - three courses for $25 - is available every evening til 10 P.M.
The balloons will glow in the park on Friday, September 19 and race on Saturday, September 20. Check out www.thecwe.com
On September 23 Duff's will donate 20% of lunch and dinnner sales to St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation. www.stlouischildrens.org
On Sunday, October 5, THE JOE WEST SITUATION will present an evening concert at Duff's from 9 P.M. til 11:30 P.M. - $10 Admission. To learn more about Joe www.joewestmusic.com
Join us on Monday, October 13, when Patricia Corrigan, former restaurant critic and food writer at the Post-Dispatch will read from and sign copies of her new book, EATING ST. LOUIS: THE GATEWAY CITY'S UNIQUE FOOD CULTURE. The book is filled with little-known tales about the past, the present and the future of local restaurants, food manufacturers, grocery stores, farmers' markets, breweries, wineries and watering holes. 6 til 8 P.M. and IT'S FREE!
On Monday, November 3, Duff's partners with New Belgium Brewing Company to present our Eighth Annual Autumn Beer Dinner. $70 includes dinner, beer, tax and gratuity. This is a very fun night so if you like beer, call soon for a reservation.
River Styx at Duff's - always great food for thought - Monday, October 20 and Monday, November 17 www.riverstyx.org
Lots going on - hope that you can join us, Karen Duffy"
I've got a couple things here for ya, promoting two fabulous businesses that are very near and dear to me.
First off - Bon Vivant got blogged in the Bi-State Beer Geek chronicle, STL Hops. Pretty sweet press. This just after two mentions in the Sept. special Sauce issue on Wine and Beer. I'd link to it, but it's not available online. It IS available in print, stuck inside this month's Sauce Magazine (free!). If you don't read Sauce, you should!
Secondly, Duff's Autumn menu began on Tuesday, and I can't wait to check it out. The email below is from their mailing list, which you can sign up for here (click on menu link). Busy busy autumn over there on Euclid! Esp. recommend the Beer Dinner. Sooooo worth the splurge. I can't even explain how good it is.
"Duff's Autumn Menu begins today. To view our new offerings www.dineatduff's.com
The Red Bird Specials continue all year - $10 entrees - 5:00 P.M. til 6:30 P.M. and The Prix-Fixe Menu - three courses for $25 - is available every evening til 10 P.M.
The balloons will glow in the park on Friday, September 19 and race on Saturday, September 20. Check out www.thecwe.com
On September 23 Duff's will donate 20% of lunch and dinnner sales to St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation. www.stlouischildrens.org
On Sunday, October 5, THE JOE WEST SITUATION will present an evening concert at Duff's from 9 P.M. til 11:30 P.M. - $10 Admission. To learn more about Joe www.joewestmusic.com
Join us on Monday, October 13, when Patricia Corrigan, former restaurant critic and food writer at the Post-Dispatch will read from and sign copies of her new book, EATING ST. LOUIS: THE GATEWAY CITY'S UNIQUE FOOD CULTURE. The book is filled with little-known tales about the past, the present and the future of local restaurants, food manufacturers, grocery stores, farmers' markets, breweries, wineries and watering holes. 6 til 8 P.M. and IT'S FREE!
On Monday, November 3, Duff's partners with New Belgium Brewing Company to present our Eighth Annual Autumn Beer Dinner. $70 includes dinner, beer, tax and gratuity. This is a very fun night so if you like beer, call soon for a reservation.
River Styx at Duff's - always great food for thought - Monday, October 20 and Monday, November 17 www.riverstyx.org
Lots going on - hope that you can join us, Karen Duffy"
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Here's a Tip
This little article caught my eye while I was searching for dinner ideas a few minutes ago and after reading it I felt I needed to share the link. I (for pretty obvious reasons) get finicky when it comes to tipping and making sure that I've left enough...or that I have acted within reason if I decide the service at a restaurant was WAY sub par (it takes a LOT to make me consider withholding a few bucks) and I leave a lower tip than usual.
And so, out of the mouths of Bon Appetit themselves, this guy (the "Foodist" - hmmm) presents the clearest and most sensible rules for tipping while dining out.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Checking in...
Not sure why I've been unmotivated to blog anything lately - it's not like I have had a dearth of free time at work, that's for sure. Things seem to go in cycles for me there. And there is so little that I have any control over - so mostly it's just when people (namely my direct boss but others too) give me stuff. My usual "responsibilities" are so banal it hurts and often take little time (and brain power). So there are times when the days drag on and on like nothing else and I think to myself - surely I could be doing something more useful, right?
That might explain why I finally bit the bullet and decided to apply to grad school. I've begun the process - Fafsa, Application, Goals Statement, Gather Letters of Recommendation, etc. Luckily, the program I am interested in does not require the GRE, so that's off the list. My college transcript came and I was relieved to see that I DID managed to pull off a 3.0 overall and I don't think I should have too much of a problem getting in. I am thinking that if all goes well, I'll start in January. Scary and exciting all at the same time.
I want to keep on with something in housing. I know that for sure. Where I go from there, we wil see.
I'm pretty darn excited about the oncoming fall weather. But I am worried that we'll be in for it during the winter. And I totally hate winter. But what can you do about it? Other than enjoy the gorgeous weather while it lasts and keep up your stock of allegra allergy pills. Haha! It's times like these when I wish that I had a patio or porch or balcony of some sort. That is something that will be top of my list when I ever move out of this absurdly cheap place. This weather makes me want to bake things like banana bread and drink red wine (not with the banana bread of course!) and make soups (in my new pot!) and lounge all day with the windows open and the curtains blowing in the breeze. That work thing really puts a damper on those lovely ideas, let me tell ya!
I'm also getting myself in the mode for the typical fall around-the-house nonsense - all those projects that add up over the insane summer months and just scream to be taken care of before battening down for the winter. My list is at 22 things and growing, prioritized by whether or not it requires money and if it's super important. Hopefully I can get cracking and take care of this stuff, esp. if I do go back to school. I've heard that sort of puts a crimp in one's free time - or so they say.
And with that, I'm off to empty out my tupperware cabinet, then put it all back nice and neat. And then make dinner. Which is still TBD at 8:15 pm... :)
That might explain why I finally bit the bullet and decided to apply to grad school. I've begun the process - Fafsa, Application, Goals Statement, Gather Letters of Recommendation, etc. Luckily, the program I am interested in does not require the GRE, so that's off the list. My college transcript came and I was relieved to see that I DID managed to pull off a 3.0 overall and I don't think I should have too much of a problem getting in. I am thinking that if all goes well, I'll start in January. Scary and exciting all at the same time.
I want to keep on with something in housing. I know that for sure. Where I go from there, we wil see.
I'm pretty darn excited about the oncoming fall weather. But I am worried that we'll be in for it during the winter. And I totally hate winter. But what can you do about it? Other than enjoy the gorgeous weather while it lasts and keep up your stock of allegra allergy pills. Haha! It's times like these when I wish that I had a patio or porch or balcony of some sort. That is something that will be top of my list when I ever move out of this absurdly cheap place. This weather makes me want to bake things like banana bread and drink red wine (not with the banana bread of course!) and make soups (in my new pot!) and lounge all day with the windows open and the curtains blowing in the breeze. That work thing really puts a damper on those lovely ideas, let me tell ya!
I'm also getting myself in the mode for the typical fall around-the-house nonsense - all those projects that add up over the insane summer months and just scream to be taken care of before battening down for the winter. My list is at 22 things and growing, prioritized by whether or not it requires money and if it's super important. Hopefully I can get cracking and take care of this stuff, esp. if I do go back to school. I've heard that sort of puts a crimp in one's free time - or so they say.
And with that, I'm off to empty out my tupperware cabinet, then put it all back nice and neat. And then make dinner. Which is still TBD at 8:15 pm... :)
Monday, September 08, 2008
Oh, I want this...and this!
http://www.apple.com/keyboard/
I have the hugest pet peeve ever about my clear apple keyboard and
all the junk that gets in it but I absolutely can not rationalize this.
http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?
cid=15292&pid=529387&actFltr=true
And this but it's totally not weather appropriate given that I should
really be buying fall work clothes not sweet summery dresses.
I think I'm blogging these both though just so I remember in case I
happen to find a spare $100 bill on the street someday soon...it
could happen!
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