10,000 Monkeys and a Camera

Great design

alice — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:24:08 +0000

Catching up

alice — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:27:04 +0000

I had a busy Sunday yesterday, which didn’t include watching the Superbowl (or even the Puppybowl, which has been my preference pretty much ever since the Bills lost four straight). There was just too much other stuff going on! But I do like to stay on top of all the hype and silliness, so it was nice this morning to find this quick summary of all that I’d missed.

Update: more here!

Bill Cosby: not dead

alice — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:13:13 +0000

Just do you know.

(Sheesh!)

Friday Creature

alice — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:24:15 +0000

And here we are, back to another grey, chilly, rainy Friday! Sheesh. This winter has definitely been both colder and wetter than usual. Surely, we’re due for some sun some time soon!

In the meantime, check out the creatures on the Ark and brace yourself, because next week I’m starting in on a long series of shore birds, no matter what the weather is like! Be safe and warm and happy!

I love a challenge!

alice — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:33:25 +0000

And February is generally a kinda boring month, so this should be entertaining: 28-day Real Food Challenge (via The Family Herbal – thanks, Rachel!)!

Since we’re on the topic of food, here’s last night’s dinner! Clockwise from right, Chana Masala, Indian Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes, and kale with shallots, lemon and hot sauce. It was awesome.

Wordless Wednesday

alice — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:05:55 +0000

Wordless Wednesday

Watterson speaks

alice — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:08:57 +0000

The famously reticent cartoonist did an interview with the Cleveland Plain Dealer (his first since 1989!) and talked briefly about his strip, Calvin and Hobbes.

Ah, the life of a newspaper cartoonist — how I miss the groupies, drugs and trashed hotel rooms!

Wow! It’s February!

alice — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:59:11 +0000

So… what now?

January Links

alice — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:31:21 +0000

We got a bit of snow here in Chattanooga, so just about everything shut down this weekend. Which gave me a chance to finally get caught up on some blog reading for the month. My trip to Florida (and the relatively limited internet access that I had there) had put me way behind. So, here’s a quick rundown of interesting links I found while buzzing from one side of the internet to the other. It’s been a while since I’ve done this, so bear with me — there’re going to be some old links…

• The iPad is out, but I think I’m still more excited about the GooglePhone.

• I really want one of these (does that make me a dork?)!

• Are you a New York State voter? Watch out for this guy.

• Howard Zinn: How I want to be remembered.

• Some Jon Stewart… On the Massachusetts Senate race — it’s old, so you might want to scroll through the beginning and get to where Jon channels Lewis Black and comes close to expressing how frustrating it is to watch the Democrats (and especially the Blue Dogs!) these days… The First 364 Days 23 Hours… Supreme Corp… Oh, South Carolina… changing the game in banking.

• I’ve been learning a lot about nutrition lately. Between last year’s adventure when G-Dog and I decided to give up processed food, to this year’s experiments cooking for someone who is supposed to avoiding sodium, potassium and vitamin k, mostly what I’ve learned is that I’m easily confused. But Marion Nestle often comes to my rescue, and this time, it’s with instructions for navigating the USDA’s nutrition info.

• If you’re like me and will always miss being a student, you’re going to love these free lectures!

• Cool features like this one are what make me love google’s rss reader (and many other google apps)!

• Overheard in New York still cracks me up.

• A fascinating collection of photos! Also, check out Tom’s Hawaii slideshow!

• From Joe. My. God.: “Remember folks, the Christianist right is not about hatred and bigotry. It’s about the gentle redemptive love of Jesus, forced upon you at the barrel of a gun in prison as they beat the gay out of you.”

• And finally, the Devil wrote a letter to Pat Robertson.

Friday Creature

alice — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:32:50 +0000

Wow! For the second time in one winter, it’s snowing in Chattanooga! What a crazy season this has been so far! It’s gorgeous, snowy winter wonderland outside, so here are some fitting birds (from our xmas trip to Ohio)…

More creatures are on the Ark! Have a safe, warm and happy weekend, everyone!