Newbery Update: 1920s

Posted by on Mar 14, 2009 in dish | 0 comments This year’s reading project is to read all of the books that have been awarded the Newbery Medal. After scanning the list, I realized that I’ve only read a dozen or so of the books, the earliest of which was written in 1949 (Marguerite Henry’s King of the Wind). So delving into the list at the beginning seemed a good way to tackle it. As I progress through the list, I’ll...
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This Is Why Banks Are in Trouble

Posted by on Mar 10, 2009 in dish | 0 comments I’m currently at war with one of my credit card companies. A few months ago, they decided to jack up my interest rate from a reasonable 7.9% to a just-this-side-of-outrageous 19.9%. Since my payments are withdrawn automatically, I didn’t know anything about the switch until I got a special note telling me my payment was late. Hmm. So I check the statement, and sure enough, I’m...
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There Is That…

Posted by on Mar 8, 2009 in dish | 1 comment Today’s Animal Crackers comic has a point. Thank you, Fred Wagner, for the obvious (and necessary) message! Now back to work…
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Cuts to Education Never Heal

Posted by on Feb 27, 2009 in dish | 1 comment Donned my red T-shirt this morning to protest ongoing cuts to Florida’s education budget. It’s interesting that whenever things get tight, legislators in this state sharpen their axes and hack away at schools. They’re making noises about rolling back the class size amendment because “it’s too expensive”–but not a peep about rolling back the pregnant pig...
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Ten Favorite Ethnic Foods

Posted by on Feb 24, 2009 in dish | 0 comments Chicken Enchiladas (Mexico)Chicken Marsala (Italy)Wonton soup (China)Coq au Vin (France)Fish and Chips (Great Britain)Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce (Vietnam)Crème Brûlée (France)Forfar Bridies with HP Sauce (Scotland)Black Beans and Rice (Cuba)Empanadas (Jamaica)
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