Against Hyperbole
Some of you will no doubt condemn Rick Moran as a squishy RINO for writing these words. But they need to be written, they need to be read, they need to be understood, they need to be implemented. The political… Continue Reading
Month: April 2010
Lest We Forget Why They Fought
Last week, a considerable amount of electrons were spilt over Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell proclaiming “Confederate History Month,” without having mentioned slavery at all, and then later apologizing and saying that yes, slavery was a bad thing after all. As… Continue Reading
Ten Tips For The Home Sous Vide User
After having had the sous vide for two weeks now, I’ve used it for quite a number of things. I have a few thoughts for those other cooking enthusiasts who, like me, have envied the professionals this method of cooking… Continue Reading
The Sixty Second Patriot #8
Norman Borlaug was a scientist from Iowa, who has probably saved more lives than anyone else in history. Norman came from a farm family in Iowa, and went to college on an athletic scholarship during the Great Depression. He studied… Continue Reading
I No Longer Want My Own Swimming Pool
Researching my last post, I came across this really interesting article on npr.com about the history of public swimming pools. It included this passage: When black Americans gained equal access to municipal pools, white swimmers generally abandoned them for private… Continue Reading
Bringing Bigotry Back
Itwamba County, Mississippi is a very rural place, near the northeastern corner of that state and until recently it was famous pretty much only for being the birthplace of Tammy Wynette. But in mid-March, it became famous for another thing: … Continue Reading
Old Fashioned Steaks
Inspired by the classic cocktail, this sauce for steak turned out silky and savory and a great compliment to really meaty cuts of beef. Steak (8-10 oz. portions)1 cup bourbon whiskey1 cup soy saucejuice of 1 orangejuice of 1 lemon1… Continue Reading
The Sixty Second Patriot #7
Alvin C. York was born in 1887 to a very poor family in Tennessee. His father died when Alvin was 24 years old, and Alvin had to help his mother raise eight of his younger brothers and sisters. He was… Continue Reading
Shame On The Saudis
There is no such thing as ESP. There is no way for a human being to see into the future. The dead do not talk to the living (other than through books and writings they leave behind them). Psychics are… Continue Reading
Priest Off
Deeply unfair, but funny anyway… Hat tip to Common Sense Atheism.