Elaine was constantly on the edge of falling apart. Or rather, the things around her were. You see, Elaine bought inexpensive things, and so they broke. But because she could never replace them with anything of quality, anything that would last, the replacements broke just as fast.
So, instead of a new battery for her clunker [...]

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I really hate to admit it, but unlike most of the bacon excess posted online, I’m genuinely tempted to make this bad boy. But I don’t care how much Lipitor you’re taking, it won’t be enough.

For detailed instructions to make your own bbq bacon/sausage/bacon extravaganza, see BBQ Addicts.
via Neatorama.

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I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. Except for a brief stint in the midwest, I’ve been living in Pacific Northwest most of my life. And one thing about the Pacific Northwest that you can absolutely rely upon, is that if you live in the low-lying areas west of the mountains, you won’t see much [...]

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I really like the beers made by Widmer Brothers Brewing, and I’m particularly fond of their Broken Halo IPA. It’s profoundly hoppy, without being excessively bitter; it’s got great floral hoppy nose that’s balanced by a malty finish. It’s good stuff.
So, in the middle of a particularly good bottle of Broken Halo, I twittered to [...]

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All three blogs (this one, flotsam, and nonobvious) have been upgraded to WordPress 2.7. It looks pretty slick so far, but if even half the rumors I’m hearing about it are true, it will streamline blog maintenance, make posting a breeze, balance my checkbook, and satisfy me like no woman every could.
In particular, 2.7 has [...]

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I am appalled at the number of Americans who are applauding the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President Bush, while calling him a ‘dog’. This is not just an insult to a man, but an insult to the Head of State. As elected leader of the United States, Bush is a symbol, and [...]

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