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“What all the wise men promised has not happened, and what all the damned fools said would happen has come to pass.” – Lord Melbourne
“We voted for these people. We should be allowed to taser them.” – Mike
“If you’re standing around talking about doing away with fossil fuels while pointing at an electric vehicle that’s about 70% synthetic materials, you’ve already failed an IQ test you didn’t even know you were taking.”
“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.”
“They’re not ignorant. They’ll tell you all about what they know.”
“You guys just don’t spend enough time giving yourself cool but limited super-powers. This is the internet.” – laura w.
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” – Thomas Paine
“Whoever undertakes to set himself up as judge in the field of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods” – Albert Einstein
“They can pass a law to say anything, but reality gets to bat last.”
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
“The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted.” – D.H. Lawrence
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” – Thomas Paine
“God doesn’t call the equipped – he equips those he calls.” – Barbara Curtis
Always remember: Law is about arguing one fact that helps your argument and ignoring the ten facts that disprove it.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument – William McAdoo
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Foodie Friday – King Ranch Chicken
. We’re going to finish up our month of “Texas” recipes with an old standby – King Ranch Casserole. Legend has it that this recipe originated at the King Ranch in Texas – that’s what my mom told me years ago … Continue reading
It’s World Down Syndrome Day (3/21) – with a Foodie Friday Bonus
I’m not usually big on “Awareness” Days, but I make an exception for this one, because it celebrates some very special people. The date that was picked (3/21) is no accident – on this date, we celebrate those wonderful people … Continue reading
Foodie Friday Bonus – Happy Pi Day (03/14)! (Pumpkin Pie)
Yes, I’m a geek – I bought this for Rachel a couple of years ago: . She’s a geek, too – she loved it…. (And yes, I bought myself one as well – can’t be letting her have all the … Continue reading
Foodie Friday, Texas-Style – Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy (Pioneer Woman)
. Since we’ve been commemorating Texas events this week, I thought I would post THE quintessential Texas recipe – Chicken Fried Steak. This recipe comes from The Pioneer Woman, ‘cuz she knows how to do Southern Comfort Food right – … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Shrimp Gumbo (with Bonus Recipe for Hush Puppies)
. Growing up in the South, a girl isn’t considered a good cook unless she knows how to make a proper roux for a good pot of gumbo. It never ceases to amaze me how something as simple as flour … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce
. We’ll finish up this month with one of my personal favorites – Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce. I found the original recipe for this in a newspaper’s “Food” section many, many years ago, but this one is adapted from The … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day – A Little Romance
. Because today is a day of romance, I thought I’d share one of the best renditions of “My Funny Valentine” that I’ve ever heard – Michelle Pfeiffer’s version from the movie “The Fabulous Baker Boys”: ♥ . ♥ Hope … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Tuxedo Strawberries
. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, why not try your hand at making something yummy for your sweetie? The fact that these are pretty and elegant is just icing…. Tuxedo Strawberries Ingredients: 18 medium fresh strawberries with stems 1 cup vanilla or … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Sweet and Tangy Brittle Bites
With the big game coming up on Sunday, I thought I would share a yummy “party food” recipe that’s bound to be a hit with any crowd – if it ever makes it to the party 😛 I found this … Continue reading
Foodie Friday: The way to a man’s heart….. (Spaghetti and Meatballs)
When I was growing up, my dad liked the Kraft Spaghetti that came in a box. The box contained spaghetti noodles, a spice packet, and a packet of Kraft Parmesan Cheese. You had to add your own tomato paste and … Continue reading
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