Jerry's Thoughts, Musings, and Rants!

November Searches

For the past couple of years I've been doing a regular blog post sharing some of the search terms that people have used to inadvertently arrive at my wee blog. Of course, not all have been inadvertent - the 50 folks a day who search for  'Jamie Olive slow roast pork' do find a few recipes and some great tips for leftovers. Most folks, however, don't have such a positive experience and just leave disappointed!

Nonetheless I track the search terms that amuse the heck out of me (what can I say but 'I am odd') and put up a blog post each month. Well, that was the plan but this fall things got away from me - the first sign that work was out of control! Things are a bit more normal now so I've got a list for November . . .

The first few are all medical related searches:

• limoncello for cough
• antifungal cheese Goat cheese
• Julie is concerned about excess gas with an increase in beans and legume consumption. Provide her with two recommendations to help alleviate her concerns.
• orange parsley colon cleanse recipe
• salsa colon cancer
• beets and ovarian

I don't understand why people would rely on Google for advice and information that they should likely be getting from a doctor!

I can only assume that some biology class or premed class was having a quiz on stomach gas, hence the third one.

I also noted a lot of political search phrases. This is odd because this isn't a political blog per se . . . but I do have strong convictions - a moral compass, if you will . . . so when I get worked up about some stupid politician the bile flows.

• stephenharper toilet paper
• STUPID SARAH PALIN
• harper foolishness

What can you discern from this list?

I do not like some conservative politicians who spread lies and deceit instead of good public policy. Actually I do not like any politician who does this but lately it all seems to be the folks from the right of the political spectrum who are so afflicted.

Then there is generally a long series of search terms that allude to some sort of cooking or ingredient disaster . . .

• how long does stone ground mustard last in the refrigerator?
• why is my veal watery
• moistening dried out refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• tiny worms in brussel sprouts

Whenever I see these I always think 1) I do not want to be invited to dinner at THAT house!, and 2) if you're concerned enough to GOOGLE about it then you should just throw things out and head to the drive through.

Finally, there are generally some searches that are just so darned odd that I have to smile, in spite of myself. Here are some of these from last month:

chewing gum is a sign of a busy mind

OK. So someone was mocked for having a mouthful of gum. No doubt they were chomping away like a bovine in the field. I picture a child who has gotten in trouble at school or at home. It would appear that they went off to visit GOOGLE in hopes of finding some 'evidence' that would support their habit. Busy mind, indeed.

HISTORY OF SWISS CHARD IN WITCHCRAFT

The mind positively boggles! What are those witches doing with that chard? How is it historical? What do those witches do without chard all winter? Now I am curious and will soon be off to GOOGLE myself!

splitting cost of thanksgiving dinner

Finally, a festive search. Here is my advice. I am not sure what trailer park from whence you hail but if you invite guests over for a fried turkey roll and stove top stuffing feast don't be asking them to split the cost of the meal. It is just not done. There isn't an etiquette adviser in the world who will agree that asking your guests to pay for their meal is acceptable. The moral here is simple - if you can't afford to feed 'em then don't send the bleeding invite!

how pension funds work

I'll close with one that is about the economy.

My cynical answer is simple . . . they don't! The rich get richer and the rest of us just get screwed.

Have a great december y'all!

1000 Posts!

I opened up the new and improved (it seems as if new and improved happens every six months) Typepad to work on today's blog post and noticed an auspicious number . . . Posts 999

Not bad for a blog that got started back in January of 2007 in the haze of a New Year's hangover. At the time it was a challenge  . . . blog for a year. As all good challenges seem to go we are now in the midst of year three and I am not bored in the least. I'm not so sure about those who pop by for a visit . . .

In that time 255,142 folks have visited the blog - an average of 257.7 a day.

There have been 4649 comments - although many are from me because I like to respond to those visitors who are polite enough to leave a comment.

The most popular post of all time is the Jamie Oliver Slow Roasted Pork. On an average day google delivers about 35 searchers for Oliver's slow roasted pork to my doorstep.

According to alexa.com - a company that tracks worldwide blog use this is the 2,048,045 ranked internet site in the world.

woo hoo

I always wanted to be the two millionth something!

In the USA this blog is # 747,625

That is nothing, in the Philippines I am 110,488. I have no idea while so many folks from the islands come here but they generate 17 % of the traffic.

Over the years my blog has evolved.Originally it was to be a spot where I indulged in ranting away about the many things that caused me angst. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that I'm incensed about far fewer things than I ever imagined. Yet I am stuck with this flipping title (I could rant about THAT!)

Instead I think my blog title should be A Life Lived. That is what the blog has become . . . a record of my life. . . food, drink, travels, celebrations, things that make me happy and thinsg that make me mad, entertainment, thoughts on the issues of the day, pontificating upon things that have caught my eye, and yes, a rant or two tossed in to keep Kendall visiting.

It is funny how this complex bit of computer 1s and 0s stored somewhere on a bit of carbon has grown and evolved over time. I wonder where it will be by the time there are 2000 posts?

Thanks for coming along on the ride!

August Click Throughs . . .

You long time readers of my daily drivel will know that I have a fascination with how folks arrive at my blog. Typepad has a feature that allows me to track how people get here. Lots of folks arrive here from my posts at the slow travel website, others from links on friend's blogs, the rest through Internet searches. One might wonder why I care  . . . sadly there is no answer other than some perverse fascination. Some would suggest that I lack a life. Happily, no one I really care about is THAT mean! Deep down I suspect that they might be right.

So here we go . . . a list of some of the phrases that people typed into a search engine, pushed return, and ended up at this site during the month of August. More often than not they were to leave disappointed because the blog didn't have what they were looking for. You have to admit - after 993 posts there are quite a few combinations of phrases here and google searches them all.

salmon candy

I have recently come to appreciate salmon - late in life as a matter of fact. Even if I lived to be 1000 I'm not sure that I'd ever appreciate a candy made from salmon.

There is one word to describe such a 'treat' - BARF

where did French onion soup originate from

I'll go out on a limb here - France?

green fiddlehead – color

Again I presume the answer green is NOT what the person was looking for. It would be what they got though.

what is the difference between yellow delicious and golden delicions apple

There is no difference - they are one and the same. I can see how someone might question that.

mcdonald's bathroom paul romero

Again gentle readers - this is not that sort of blog. Give me a case of wine and it could become that sort of blog but tonight isn't that night. I am not sure who this Paul Romero is but he should stay the heck away from bathrooms in McDonalds. no good can come of this.

fish made from oranges

In today's world our foods are modified to the point that we can't always tell how they started out. It may be just me but I'm not thinking that fish made out of oranges is going to catch on that well. If I wanted an orange, I'd eat one.

it looks like pepper on my brussel sprouts

If it is on your plate it likely is. Get away from google and eat the stuff.

If it is in your garden it is time to pull it out and dash off to Sizzler for a nice meal.

why people believe email rants

oh oh oh - this one I know. Because they are foolish. Lots of other words sprang to mind but this is NOT that sort of blog. I shall just think them.

apparently i have done something to upset you

Likely because I search the internet to try and determine the feelings I should have and the responses I should exhibit to the feelings shown by others.

woman's lilly white legs

Again folks - not that sort of blog.

glorious stephen harper

Please - this isn't a fantasy blog.

Finally. Proof that Dan Quayle has learned a few simple typing skills and how to push return . . .

pancetta arugula tomatoe

tahician sunrise drink

tirami su ice cream

titimisu ice cream

googl peach crumble recipe

tie mango salid

Click, Click, Click . . .

The long time readers of my daily drivel will know that I have a fascination with how folks arrive at my blog. Typepad has a feature that allows me to track how people arrive here. Lots of folks arrive here from my posts at the slow travel website, others from links on friend's blogs, the rest through Internet searches. One might wonder why I care  . . . sadly there is no answer other than some perverse fascination. Some would suggest that I lack a life. Happily, no one I really care about is THAT mean!

I must confess to being more than a wee bit late with this. Normally I post at the beginning of the month however things have been hectic. I am really late though - because I never posted in July! A shame vacation gets in the way of bloggin'.

So here we go . . . a list of some of the phrases that people typed into a search engine, pushed return, and ended up at this site during the months of June and July. More often than not they were to leave disappointed because the blog didn't have what they were looking for. You have to admit - after 962 posts there are quite a few combinations of phrases here and google searches them all.

sunday salad

I  assume that this searcher was one of those folks who plan a big family dinner every Sunday. They wanted a nice salad to serve their family (I don't know why but I picture my grandmother accessing the internet). Instead they reached my blog - now there are lots of salads here that they would love but I suspect they were looking for Good Housekeeping and not my pages of nonsense.

octopus wieners

Imagine this? BLEAH

I do know that a popular treat in the trailer parks (or with parents ANYWHERE who have to resort to the unique in an attempt to get their kids to eat) is to trim wieners into an Octopus shape, cook 'em up and wow your friends and loved ones with your culinary skills. I HAVE posted about this before although in a mocking way. This wouldn't make the person who WANTS to try this feel good at all.

Perhaps my blog should carry a disclaimer and a link to my friend Palma who is a therapist. I mess them up and Palma makes them whole again . . .

poor celebrities

The economy takes it toll . . .

people losing money

The inhumanity of it all. Wouldn't this be everyone these days? Certainly it was my colleague and I at the casino last evening. BAH

Non to Stephen Harper

I think I'd like this person as my friend. Please e-mail and let's discuss all the things about Stephen Harper that drive us insane. I suspect it would be a lengthy conversation . . .

jerry bakers secret recipes for tomato plants

Huh? I've heard of recipe for tomatoes before but never the actual plant. In the recesses of my mind (getting more dark and cob webby (is that a word?) by the day) I have this thought that tomato plants are poisonous . . . Ohhhhhh - perhaps I had a would be murderer on my blog? Really, murder is no answer, get some help (see link below for Palma's therapy . . . . ).

fun martinis

What martini isn't fun? Heck, for that matter what drink of any sort isn't fun? Drink enough of anything alcoholic and it will be tons of fun.

students in uniform walking Italy

Why would someone be googling about this? Because I must have a dirty mind because I envision some sort of pervert looking for a dirty pic on the internet. We have all heard about folks with uniform fetishes, right? Honestly, this is NOT that type of blog folks . . .

smooth berry with seeds on the outside

This would be a wondrous thing called a strawberry . . .

mock filet mignon

STOP! Do not, do not, I say, call anything mock filet mignon. Call filet mignon . . . filet mignon. Anything else just is not filet mignon. You can't even get away with MOCK filet mignon. Just stop now!

greek salad weed

No. This won't do either. Weeds are for pulling - not salad. Paul and I made a note not to order salads while we were are Greece for fear we'd have the cast offs from the chef's front lawn on our plates.

Of course, my errant youth comes to the fore - weed means something very different for those of my generation and I'm not sure I want that in my salad either. Mind you, I recall a friend who put it in spaghetti sauce . . . the best damn spaghetti I ever ate!

Fat Russia

I am NOT Russian but think I may be offended FOR Russians everywhere.

how much is 2 cups of black beans?

I suppose 2 cups wasn't the answer they were looking for . . . I don't know what it might have been though . . .

Parsley in ear

Now this is special. Is this to ward off vampires? Does it prevent unfortunate growths? Enhance hearing? Please, someone fill us all in. Inquiring minds are curious to know!

May Searches

Paul has flipped the calendar forward to another month which means that it is time for yet another round up of internet searches.

The long time readers of my daily drivel will know that I have a fascination with how folks arrive at my blog. Typepad has a feature that allows me to track how people arrive here. Lots of folks arrive here from my posts at the slowtravel website, others from links on friend's blogs, the rest through Internet searches. One might wonder why I care  . . . sadly there is no answer other than some perverse fascination. Some would suggest that I lack a life. happily, no one I reallyc are about is THAT mean!

So here we go . . . a list of some of the phrases that people typed into a search engine, pushed return, and ended up at this site during the month of May. More often than not they were to leave disappointed because the blog didn't have what they were looking for. You have to admit - after 898 posts there are quite a few combinations of phrases here and google searches them all.

pictures or photos of woman's lilly white legs

I have always been quite clear that this is NOT 'one of those blogs'. There is enough adult content available on the net to keep a gaggle of 14 year olds busy for the rest of their lives . . . Mind you, 14 year olds are generally not searching for lily white legs . . . Whatever this person was looking for I am quite sure that my post about my garden from a few years back did NOT satisfy.

Batali and defibrillation

Now I made an assumption with this one. I assumed that the searcher was looking for information about chef Mario Batali. Now everyone knows that Batali is 'larger than life'. Which is politespeak for 'he would dwarf Kirstie Alley'. Searching for Batali and defibrillation together is just plain mean!

stephen harper toilet paper

Poor Stephen Harper (who knew I would ever use that phrase?) he misses one important photo op way back in March because he was in the bathroom and people are still interested in it months later. In our media driven world we get remembered for so many things . . . grasping for the Charmin at the wrong moment isn't how I would want to be remembered!

kitty catnip stoned

Yes, catnip will make your cat run around in circles, tear at the carpet, and shred everything in reach. It will amuse you for hours on end. I am sure that the cat will enjoy it as well.  . . at least my own errant youth suggests that. Catnip will not work on you! (no, I am NOT speaking from personal experience). Be prepared for your stoned kitty to curl up in a ball and sleep for 3 days after the drug-induced frolicking! be prepared for a serious caseof the munchies. You've likely been there yourself, you know what it is like. ;-)

cameron diaz in martini glass

Someone is confused. Either they are looking for a really huge martini glass (in which case, I'd like one) or they are suggesting that Ms. Diaz is tiny. I don't believe that either is true. This leaves me mystified, wondering just what was going through this individual's mind. 

are brussel sprouts fattening

BrusselS sprouts are a vegetable. Few vegetables are fattening on their own. Mind you, they all contain calories and too many calories mixed with not enough exercise is a recipe for being accused of a pregnancy when you are not pregnant. For the record, one brussels sprout has about 10 calories. This would mean you'd need to eat enough to turn you green prior to getting fat off of them.

However, if you try to mask the flavour of the sprouts with cheese sauce or a pound of aged cheddar grated over top then yes, they are fattening!

Old shoe stew

I understand that times are tough. Lots of newspapers are featuring recession recipes trying to disguise a meatloaf as a bacon wrapped fillet (won't ever happen!) I had no idea that folks had had to resort to using shoes for stew.

I will stop here, not wanting to face accusations of being insensitive. Lord knows that I am anything BUT insensitive!

asparagus pea

This person is either a poor speller or was looking for a nice pea and asparagus soup recipe. I assumed the former. Anyone who has ever eaten asparagus knows that it has an impact on your next trip to the bathroom. In fact there are even lots of fascinating articles on the mystery of stinky asparagus pee . . . who knew?

I'm just happy to know that I am not facing a sudden death and I can move on with my life!

And now, proof that Dan Quayle has learned how to use GOOGLE (but still has not developed spelling capabilities of an 11 year old):

horse durves

ARGENTINE STEAK SAUSE

thoguts for summer drinks

to much thyme on my hands jerry

thoughts about oatmel cookies

ream of leek and asparagus soup

jamie oliver slowe cooked pork

seafiid chowder recipe

Technology

Hmmmm - I had a message today that downloads were available for my PC.

Of course I did what I was told to do and downloaded them.

Who am I to question the empire built by Bill Gates?

One of the things I was directed to download was Internet Explorer 8. I wondered about this because I still haven't gotten used to my last 'new' browser.

I don't always cope well with change.

However, I remained compliant and downloaded.

Then I realized that there seemed to be some 'issues' with Typepad.

ARGH

I've lost three different blog posts now.

I'd rant and rave but I have packing to do . . . I'm off to a training session in Denver tomorrow.

For now, let's leave it at this . . . I HATE Internet Explorer 8 . . . for now. :-)

April Searches

Paul flipped the calendar on to another month which means that it is time for another round up of internet searches. My long time readers of my daily drivel will know that I have a fascination with how folks arrive at my blog. Typepad has a neat feature that allows me to track how people arrive here. Lots of folks arrive here from my posts at the slowtravel website, others from links on friend's blogs, the rest through Internet searches.

Here is a list of some of the phrases that people typed into a search engine, pushed return, and ended up on this site in March. More often than not they were to leave disappointed because the blog didn't have what they were looking for. You have to admit - after 862 posts there are quite a few combinations of phrases here and google searches them all.

Here is a selection of the search phrases that people typed into google, pushed 'google search' and ended up here. Poor souls. Most were sadly disappointed.

slow aroused pork belly

Much of the joy of following those search is in the unfortunate typos. I think that this one is a classic. I assume that they meant to search for slow ROASTED pork belly however, in today's wild and crazy world, one never knows, does one!

harper photo toilet

There was a rash of Harper in the bathroom searches after Harper missed the G20 photo op because he was 'busy'. You know that the opposition will have some fun with this during the next election campaign. If they don't - I will!

Dollar General crocs

Most folks wouldn't find this amusing. I did because our wonderful friend Sandi actually gave us a pair of Dollar General crocs as a joke. Of course, Sandi had taken the 'shoes that will live in a landfill for 1,000,000 years' and painted them the colour ofthe Italian flag, thereby making them into super crocs!

identify parts of green pea

There are parts? Who knew? I would have guessed that the parts were pea - and no pea.

I wonder what teacher gave this as a grade 7 science activity? The poor kid certainly did NOT find the answer on the page about my delicious split pea soup.

celebrities with crazy eyes

Ohhhhh the list goes on and on. Phil Specter . . . oh, that's right. The mystery searcher was looking for a celebrity with crazy eyes. Looking for a true celebrity, whatever that is, narrows things considerably. Clearly Britney is cut out of the debate.

stake and gorgonzola butter

Obviously a Vampire hunter was hungry. Some garlic would be nice with that.

sculture mouth lost your hand if you are bad

Hmmmm - this one frightens me a tad. I don't want to hear anything about someone losing their hand. That just isn't fun at all.

in the 1800's the southerners attacking northerners

It is nice to know that the Civil War is still taught in today's classes. Well done!

SCOTTLAND WOMEN SINGS FOR SIMMON

Lots and lots of searches for Susan Boyle (bowl, boil, boyel . . .) after her appearance on Britain's Got Talent. Some wondered if she had cheated, some wondered if she was a man, others wanted her address or phone number. Were I Susan I would be a bit frightened.

Noticed how I ignored the spelling errors. This is what growth looks like.

Opps.

What kind of wine to drink with with In and Out Burger?

Someone after our friend Shannon's own heart! Shannon maintains it is a good Pinot or Cabfrom Paso Robles. Nothing else will do.

descriptive words, journey in sorority

Let's see - debase self to get in, learn to talk silly, discuss boys, dye hair blonde, get drunk, flirt a bit, skip class, call parents for cash, shop, gossip about history professor with the lazy eye, work for world peace   . . . darn I got confused with the Miss. America pageant. Perhaps it is the same?

March Searches

I am woefully late with this. So much has been happening that I constantly have to push this back . . . Yesterday I had an e-mail from a friend asking me if I had forgotten. That was all the trigger I needed.

My long time readers of my daily drivel will know that I have a fascination with how folks arrive at my blog. If you should happen to come upon a little thing called my life - send it back. Apparently I've lost it.

Typepad has a neat feature that allows me to track how people arrive here. Lots of folks arrive here from my posts at the slowtravel website, others from links on friend's blogs, the rest through internet searches.

Here is a list of some of the phrases that people typed into a search engine, pushed return, and ended up on this site in March. More often than not they were to leave disappointed because the blog didn't have what they were looking for. You have to admit - after 838 posts there are quite a few combinations of phrases here and google searches them all.

The change in search terms was another indication that the seasons were a'changing. There were fewer searches for stews and roasts . . . asparagus, ice cream and grilling started to crop up. Don't worry - there will be no need to ever search for Jerry in a thong.

Here is a selection of the search phrases that people typed into google, pushed 'google search' and ended up here. Poor souls. Most were sadly disappointed.

russıa nudıs beach

Honestly. I am always amazed at the folks who think that this is 'that' type of blog. You will find no information about nudist beaches here. I have been on one in my life and was burned in an uncomfortable area. I'll wear a full body suit in the future, thank you very much. Besides nudist beaches, particularly in Russia, are overrated . . . who needs to witness a 89 year old, 378 lb woman squeezed into a thong made of dental floss and a band aid. There's an image for you. Happy sleeping tonight!

I have store bought gnocchi what do I do with them

I assume that 'eat them' is too complex an answer for you . . .

Gail Hecko

These ones make me wonder. Is this Gail 'googling' herself to see how popular she is? Somehow I doubt it. Gail is one of the nicest, sweetest, and unassuming women I know - she wouldn't be googling herself. I can only imagine that it is someone who is thinking of taking one of her tours.

If so . . . sign up now. Do not wait. gailsgreatescapes.com - you will have the best week in Tuscany - EVER!

In 15th century England what color was believed to be a fever reducer?

One wonders - who really cares? Is this a rogue history trying to expand the curriculum? A really bad medical school trying to teach non-invasive techniques?

By the way, the answer is red.

How is wearing red to reduce your fever working for you? I'll take a Benylin  . . .

thoughts on vegetables

What was this person looking for? Vegetables are healthy? Vegetables come in a variety of colours? I am amazed at how little people, want to think for themselves. if you can't come up with your own thoughts on vegetables you have no business at all goggling about on the net to try and copy other folks' thoughts.

why do people think canada has winter all year long

Really? Because it is freaking cold here! Dear lord, it sure FEELS as if we have winter all year long.

rotten banana cake

Sure the bananas have gotten ripe prior to being used in a banana cake but there is nothing appetizing about a 'rotten' banana cake. I doubt that anyone would want to each this creation. I know that I wouldn't. Cooking isn't that unlike other things - marketing is key.

things to do with pork loins

Am I the only one who thinks this sounds rude? I know my mind is well into the gutter but this sounds 'off' to me.

things to do with a pork loin

Another dirty bird out there.

I bought a cheese from Liquor Barn a few years ago that had a green tint to it.  I would like to identify it

Why? At first I assumed that this was a St Patrick's posting (remember, these are from March). Then I thought - 'you let your cheese go bad you big goof!' Now we all know - do not buy cheese at Liquor Barn. That isjust good advice - buy your hooch there, get the cheese at Palma's house of cheddar.

unpleasant smelling pancetta

It never ceases to amaze me how many folks google about food that has clearly gone over the edge of freshness. As a generalrule, if it isn't blue cheese you're looking at, if it reeks to high heaven, it isn't good and should be place in the garburator immediately.

fat man

Again with the hurtful comments. Go back and read my Susan Boyle rant you cruel beast.

elderly man rants

Of course this is fun. I love ranting about elderly folks - especially when they drive cars the size of the Queen Mary . . . Then I got nervous . . . was I the elderly man being googled about? Suddenly it is not longer funny and I need to go and lay down.

aborzio rice and inflammation

I've yet to hear of anyone who gets inflamed from a good risotto (although apparently pork loins will do it for you - sorry, I couldn't resist). Unless the inflammation is a euphemism for fat. Sure, a steady diet of risotto will inflameyour waistline something crazy. Mind you, so will a case of moon pies and a Dr. Pepper.

negative thoughts about steven harper

YEAH! Another month has gone by and another negative comment about 'Harpie'. All is right with my world . . . it really is!

February Click-throughs

Long time readers of this space will know that I have a fascination with how folks arrive at my blog. If you should happen to come upon a little thing called my life - send it back. Apparently I've lost it. I am a bit late with the round up this month - I may have to start posting twice a day because I have too much to blather one about!

If I ever do that - someone take me aside and have a stern lecture. Actually, no need to worry . . . Paul will take care of that in a second!

Typepad has a neat feature that allows me to track how people arrive here. Lots of folks arrive here from my posts at the slowtravel website, others from links on friend's blogs, the rest through internet searches.

Here is a list of some of the phrases that people typed into a search engine, pushed return, and ended up on this site in February. More often than not they were to leave disappointed because the blog didn't have what they were looking for. You have to admit - after 808 posts there are quite a few combinations of phrases here and google searches them all.

The most popular searches by far are jamie oliver slow roasted pork. There are at least 50 of those a day. In fact, after a Jamie Oliver special featuring the recipe was aired in the UK I received 500 visits from folks the next day. Go figure . . . It is a bloody good recipe (as Jamie himself would say) though!

Here is a selection of the search phrases that people typed into google, pushed 'google search' and ended up here. Poor souls. Most were sadly disappointed.

ron weasley wine vomit

Now I am a huge fan of Harry Potter. Somehow I don't recall this bit at all! I've read all of the books and seen the movies but images of poor Ron barfing after a night of excessive wine consumption just don't pop into my mind. Now I know why the religious right were in such a lather over the antics of Harry and his friends. I bet it was subliminal, no doubt sponsored by the California grape growers.

slow roasted pork shoulder hand of pork

What? A hand of pork? Dear lord, this is almost enough to put me off meat for life.

dry “white’ toe nails

Ewwwww Keep your dry white toe nails away from my blog, thank you very much. This sounds like a job for a health care professional and not my blog.

stephen harper garbage

So much to say.  . . . Everything Canada's sorry PM says/does is garbage. Talk about a needle in a haystack search!

gay brussel sprout recipes

WHAT? What exactly is thought to be gay here? Brussels? The recipe? Note to foolish searcher - people are gay. I recall reading somewhere once about a penguin that was also gay. Brussels sprouts - NOT gay! Really, if gay folk were to select a vegetable to be a 'gay vegetable' it would have sophistication and style. Brussels Sprouts? I think not.

as a child my mom use to make beef and barley soup

Dear god - call the child protection folks to save this poor waif.

what type of meat is used for beef stew

Ummm . . . BEEF? DUH!

flour vinegar paste fever reducer

Why, oh why, do folks search for home remedies on the internet? Had I included a recipe for a flour and vinegar fever reducer in the bowels of my blog would you try it? Would you? If so, I would be happy to provide you with a copy for a small fee - all you have to do is to send me your bank number and code.

Butternut stalk unpleasant

You know, most people eat the squash. The stalk is sort of the 'throw-away' piece. One really should learn what to eat and what to toss in the compost heap. There is a reason why folks don't eat all of a plant as a rule - because the inedible bits can kill you!

And now some proof that Dan Quayle has learned how to turn on a PC:

• gold jeweleries + typepad + blogs

• gamey oliver

• what sauce do I have with gnocci

• Samuel de Champlain recipies

• ice cream sunday instructions

• roasted tomatoe sandwich

Jim Flaherty on the Recession

Long-time blog readers know that I have been known to take exception to the buffoons 'ruling' the land in Ottawa. It would be an understatement to say that Stephen Harper's Conservatives have been underwhelming with their response to the economic crisis sweeping over the land.

Back in November they intended to do nothing at all until the opposition almost defeated the government. Scared into action by the fear of losing power (not out of concern for the plight of the thousands of Canadians who were losing their jobs), they released a budget that tossed money about like Britney Spears at Sizzler. Sadly, most economists recognized that it had little in the way of a central stimulus plan.

This is a time when politicians should be working together for the good of the country. Working together is not something that Harper and his cronnies understand . . . perhaps they should be forced to attend remedial kindergarten where such skills are taught and reinforced.

The Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty might require a few years of remedial work. It was only a few months ago that he was telling the business press that Ontario was a bad spot for business investment. Now the industrial heartland of Canada is suffering job losses at an alarming magnitude. Flaherty is trying to talk up Ontario now but looks as if he is eating something vile while he talks. He just can't get past his need to attack, really one has to wonder if he was crossed at birth with some sort of vile, rabid attack dog.

This behaviour does nothing to inspire confidence.

Happily folks are starting to question. A viral campaign has taken hold. Harper and his band of thieves are being held accountable for their actions and their statements. It is about time that some democratic questioning returned to the land.

This video clip appeared on YouTube a few hours after Flaherty appeared before a Senate committee. I loved the way the creator of the video allowed Flaherty and his arrogant demeanour sink things here  . . . one has to love the internet for this sort of thing!