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Shana Tova...
Happy Rosh Hashanah, as my husband so kindly reminded my backslidden hateful ass. I tend to fail miserably at these high holy days. I was less than kind in response. Why? I almost believe it to be my nature to be as vile and venomous as possible to those that love me. It's an absolute compulsion as deeply rooted and involuntary and respiration and the beating of my own heart. There is my shot at introspection. I'm not at all a nice person. I never claimed to be one and reap the karmic benefits of someone who behaves as I do. This is a day to be repentant, and yet I find myself sitting stoic and silent. Waiting for what? There is no special celebration in my house. No effort at holiday meals, prayers, not even a feeble attempt at taschlich. Complacency is what I'm good at. Watching the world fall apart around me, bitching as it falls and yet lacking the ability to do anything to stop it.
I think I have some apples and some honey. It's not a proper meal, but symbolic of the day. Perhaps a peace offering and an opening to ask for some kind of forgiveness.
not quite sunset yet.
I once had a boss who found me somewhat more absent minded during the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It was true.I have my reasons.
For now, an attempt at a sweet beginning for this year. It is all I want.
Happy Rosh Hashanah, as my husband so kindly reminded my backslidden hateful ass. I tend to fail miserably at these high holy days. I was less than kind in response. Why? I almost believe it to be my nature to be as vile and venomous as possible to those that love me. It's an absolute compulsion as deeply rooted and involuntary and respiration and the beating of my own heart. There is my shot at introspection. I'm not at all a nice person. I never claimed to be one and reap the karmic benefits of someone who behaves as I do. This is a day to be repentant, and yet I find myself sitting stoic and silent. Waiting for what? There is no special celebration in my house. No effort at holiday meals, prayers, not even a feeble attempt at taschlich. Complacency is what I'm good at. Watching the world fall apart around me, bitching as it falls and yet lacking the ability to do anything to stop it.
I think I have some apples and some honey. It's not a proper meal, but symbolic of the day. Perhaps a peace offering and an opening to ask for some kind of forgiveness.
not quite sunset yet.
I once had a boss who found me somewhat more absent minded during the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It was true.I have my reasons.
For now, an attempt at a sweet beginning for this year. It is all I want.
Just a thought before settling in for the debate......
Time to make some martini's.
1. Every guest gets two drinks, of different types. Every time Obama says "change", switch drinks. Every time McCain says "change", drink more of the same.
2. Each time a moderator/commentator makes mention of how "cool and calm" Obama appears, take a drink (preferably of the frozen drink variety).
3. Each reference to McCain's years as a P.O.W. - salute the tv, then drink
4. Each reference to Obama's community organizing - organize a community waterfall (for use only with groups… obviously)
5. Drink if either candidate's answer to the first (or last) question starts with, "Thank you for having us here tonight…"
6. Drink when any candidate talks about some fictional or real person and their problems. (likely something involving a choice between diabetes medication and gas for her trip to see her blind grandchildren.)
7. Take one drink per each friend who couldn't make it to the party every time one of your buddies complains that Nader isn't in the debate.
8. Any time McCain says "Fight", steal your neighbor's drink
9. An IMMEDIATE pint-of-beer chug if McCain adds the creepy smile to his blinking.
10. The big one- drink if either says "terrorist"
11. Every time we here McCain say "my friends," don't drink. We will get alcohol poisoning.
Time to make some martini's.
1. Every guest gets two drinks, of different types. Every time Obama says "change", switch drinks. Every time McCain says "change", drink more of the same.
2. Each time a moderator/commentator makes mention of how "cool and calm" Obama appears, take a drink (preferably of the frozen drink variety).
3. Each reference to McCain's years as a P.O.W. - salute the tv, then drink
4. Each reference to Obama's community organizing - organize a community waterfall (for use only with groups… obviously)
5. Drink if either candidate's answer to the first (or last) question starts with, "Thank you for having us here tonight…"
6. Drink when any candidate talks about some fictional or real person and their problems. (likely something involving a choice between diabetes medication and gas for her trip to see her blind grandchildren.)
7. Take one drink per each friend who couldn't make it to the party every time one of your buddies complains that Nader isn't in the debate.
8. Any time McCain says "Fight", steal your neighbor's drink
9. An IMMEDIATE pint-of-beer chug if McCain adds the creepy smile to his blinking.
10. The big one- drink if either says "terrorist"
11. Every time we here McCain say "my friends," don't drink. We will get alcohol poisoning.
almost time for the state fair....
My husbands first experience and he is afraid, very afraid :
State Fair of Texas New Food Locator
Chicken Fried Bacon - Thick and peppery Farm Pac® bacon is seasoned, double-dipped in a special batter and breading and deep-fried. Served with a creamy side of ranch or honey mustard sauce. Served at N30 located on Nimitz at MLK. Winner of Best Taste in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fried Banana Split - A mixture of banana and honey peanut butter is rolled in balls, battered and deep-fried and topped with assorted, delicious fixings, including powdered sugar, caramel and chocolate syrups, chopped peanuts, whipped cream and banana split flavored ice cream bites then fittingly crowned with the traditional cherry. Served at the Auto Grill inside the Automobile Building. Winner of Most Creative in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fernie's All-American Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich - An American classic with a State Fair twist. Two slices of white bread filled with a blend of American and cheddar cheeses, dipped in an egg and milk batter and lightly coated with panko bread crumbs for extra crispness. Served with a side of shoestring potato sticks, a pickle spear and tomato soup dipping sauce. The All American Meal! Served in the Dock Restaurant inside the Embarcadero Building. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Texas Fried Jelly Belly Beans - Jelly Belly Beans are rolled in funnel cake batter and fried to a crunch. People can share the treat with friends and try to guess the flavors before biting down. Enjoy at the Granny's Funnel Cake stand C38 at the south side of the Coliseum. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Deep Fried S'mores - Marshmallow cream and chocolate chips are sandwiched between two graham crackers, dipped in a feather-light batter and fried to a golden brown. The campfire-inspired treats are dusted in powdered sugar. Included in the menu at stand N9 located near the Embarcadero entrance. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fire & Ice - A pineapple ring is battered and deep-fried, then topped with banana-flavored whipped cream that's been frozen in liquid nitrogen. The smoking concoction is ladled with strawberries and syrup. Fire & Ice is served by Abel Gonzales at the family-run stand on Nimitz Drive. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fried Chocolate Truffles - A silky-smooth, handmade, dark chocolate truffle is rolled in cocoa powder before being battered and deep-fried. The melting chocolate goodness is dusted in cinnamon, sugar and cocoa powder. Located at N24 stand located on Nimitz near the entrance to the Creative Arts Showplace Theater. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Waffle Balls - Plump fresh strawberries covered in a thick chocolate shell are dipped in a sweet, waffle batter and deep-fried. Dusted with powdered sugar and served on a stick. Served at the Belgian Waffle stand G39 located on the NE corner of the Esplanade. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fried Pop Rocks Fundae Blast - Ignite your senses with this explosion of Tastes. Fried Ice Cream covered in Hershey's Syrup and Pop Rocks. Your fuse is a Twizzler rolled in Pop Rocks. While you disarm it, you'll find an Atomic Fireball inside . . ."Fire in the Bowl"! Stand FW-22 located on Fun Way across from Lost Children Building.
Fried Dinner Roll - A savory dinner roll lusciously filled with cream cheese and covered with a sweet batter, placed on a stick and deep fried to perfection. Stand TB-14 located in the Tower Building.
Fried Cake on a Stick - A delicious, chocolate covered white cake filled with strawberry jelly and cream, dipped in sweet batter and deep fried until golden brown and served on a stick! Stand TB-14 located in the Tower Building.
Green Bean Fries - Fresh Green Beans lightly battered, deep fried, and served with a side of cucumber ranch dressing for dipping! BW's Fried Ribs stand TB-1 in the Tower Building.
Texas Bar-B-Que Eggrolls - BW's Chopped Beef in an eggroll wrap, deep fried to a delicate crispness, and served with BBQ sauce for dipping or ignite your senses further with a splash of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce. BW's Fried Ribs stand TB-1 in the Tower Building.
"Jalapeno" Deep Fried Gorditas - Jalapeno flavored gordita cooked on the grill and then deep fried, stuffed with beef, chicken, or bean & cheese, and finally topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and cheese. Festival Mexican Foods stand FW-25 located on Fun Way St.
Fried Apple iPie - A warm, delicious crispy fried apple pie with just a hint of cinnamon, is smothered in rich vanilla ice cream and topped with an edible iPod "like" mp3 player and whipped cream. Real working souvenir "ear-bud" earphones complete this tasty iPie experience! Desperado's stand N-19 located on Admiral Nimitz Circle.
Fried Snowballs - Fresh from the fryer! A lightly battered Snowball (cupcake) dusted with powdered sugar! Shirley London and Sons stand M-19 located on The Midway at the intersection of The Midway and Martin L. King Blvd.
Fried Honey Bun - A lightly battered Honey Bun, served fresh from the fryer with a light dusting of powdered sugar! Shirley London and Sons stand M-19 located on The Midway at the intersection of The Midway and Martin L. King Blvd.
Deep Fried Apple Bites - Fresh cut apples dipped in a homemade batter, deep fried, and then covered with a caramel sauce and cinnamon topping! Puff Palace Concessions stand FW-9 located on Fun Way Street near the intersection of Fun Way and Martin L. King Blvd.
Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce - An old favorite returning after several years absence! Warm bread pudding chock full of real butter, cream, and rich cinnamon flavor served with a creamy rum sauce. Newport Concessions stands G-13, G-23, FW-33, FW-1, M-22 located throughout the grounds.
Mini Chopped BBQ Slider - Sweet, tangy and juicy chopped barbecue beef brisket on a mini bun. Just the right size for a taste of Texas barbecue. N-11 The Dock and N-10 The Cantina located inside the Embarcadero Building, and at G-1 The Funnel Cake Stand on Grand Ave. across from the Old Mill Inn.
Mini Chicken Fried Steak Slider - A miniature crispy chicken fried steak patty served on a mini bun with a side of cream gravy. A bite size version of "Big Texas Taste". Stand N-11 The Dock located inside the Embarcadero Building.
Dessert Shooters - A 3 oz. serving of rich and decadent desserts. Your choice of three fabulous flavors: Chocolate Oreo Mousse, a layer of Oreo cookie crumbs, creamy chocolate pudding, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkled with more Oreos and a cherry on top: Strawberry Cheesecake, Graham cracker crumbs, classic cheesecake filling, strawberry sauce, whipped cream and more graham cracker crumbs: and Vanilla Caramel Supreme, crushed Vanilla Wafers, creamy vanilla pudding, rich caramel sauce, whipped cream, sprinkled with more Vanilla Wafers and a cherry on top. N-11 The Dock and N-10 The Cantina located inside the Embarcadero Building.
Jalapeno Tamaritto - Ignite your taste buds with two Pedro's Tamales wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, topped with chili, cheese, and Pedro's spicy Jalapeno relish! Pedro's Tamales stand TB-18 located in the Tower Building.
Ignited Moon Pie - The Original Moon Pie, lightly battered and deep fried, then gently sprinkled with powdered sugar! Stand N-9 located near the Embarcardero Building entrance.
Fruit Bag Drinks - Fruit, juice and ice combined in a clear bag with a straw for slow sipping. Savor the flavor of the juice and then eat the fruit! Benz Food Company stand CBP-1 located in Cotton Bowl Plaza.
Beefy Fried Queso Bites - Queso mixed with taco meat, breaded in a zesty batter and deep fried. Stand FW-46, Guacamole Paradise, located inside the Thrill Way Area.
Chick-a-Mole Bites - Guacamole mixed with a taco-flavor shredded chicken and cheddar/Monterey jack cheese, breaded in a zesty batter and deep fried. Served at Stand FW-46, Guacamole Paradise, located inside the Thrill Way Area.
Crispy Fried Cantaloupe Pie - Diced cantaloupe seasoned with brown sugar, cinnamon and coconut milk, rolled in a flaky pie pastry, and then deep fried. Topped with powdered sugar and whip cream. Gigi's Food stand TB-22 inside the Tower Building.
My husbands first experience and he is afraid, very afraid :
State Fair of Texas New Food Locator
Chicken Fried Bacon - Thick and peppery Farm Pac® bacon is seasoned, double-dipped in a special batter and breading and deep-fried. Served with a creamy side of ranch or honey mustard sauce. Served at N30 located on Nimitz at MLK. Winner of Best Taste in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fried Banana Split - A mixture of banana and honey peanut butter is rolled in balls, battered and deep-fried and topped with assorted, delicious fixings, including powdered sugar, caramel and chocolate syrups, chopped peanuts, whipped cream and banana split flavored ice cream bites then fittingly crowned with the traditional cherry. Served at the Auto Grill inside the Automobile Building. Winner of Most Creative in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fernie's All-American Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich - An American classic with a State Fair twist. Two slices of white bread filled with a blend of American and cheddar cheeses, dipped in an egg and milk batter and lightly coated with panko bread crumbs for extra crispness. Served with a side of shoestring potato sticks, a pickle spear and tomato soup dipping sauce. The All American Meal! Served in the Dock Restaurant inside the Embarcadero Building. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Texas Fried Jelly Belly Beans - Jelly Belly Beans are rolled in funnel cake batter and fried to a crunch. People can share the treat with friends and try to guess the flavors before biting down. Enjoy at the Granny's Funnel Cake stand C38 at the south side of the Coliseum. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Deep Fried S'mores - Marshmallow cream and chocolate chips are sandwiched between two graham crackers, dipped in a feather-light batter and fried to a golden brown. The campfire-inspired treats are dusted in powdered sugar. Included in the menu at stand N9 located near the Embarcadero entrance. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fire & Ice - A pineapple ring is battered and deep-fried, then topped with banana-flavored whipped cream that's been frozen in liquid nitrogen. The smoking concoction is ladled with strawberries and syrup. Fire & Ice is served by Abel Gonzales at the family-run stand on Nimitz Drive. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fried Chocolate Truffles - A silky-smooth, handmade, dark chocolate truffle is rolled in cocoa powder before being battered and deep-fried. The melting chocolate goodness is dusted in cinnamon, sugar and cocoa powder. Located at N24 stand located on Nimitz near the entrance to the Creative Arts Showplace Theater. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Waffle Balls - Plump fresh strawberries covered in a thick chocolate shell are dipped in a sweet, waffle batter and deep-fried. Dusted with powdered sugar and served on a stick. Served at the Belgian Waffle stand G39 located on the NE corner of the Esplanade. Finalist in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
Fried Pop Rocks Fundae Blast - Ignite your senses with this explosion of Tastes. Fried Ice Cream covered in Hershey's Syrup and Pop Rocks. Your fuse is a Twizzler rolled in Pop Rocks. While you disarm it, you'll find an Atomic Fireball inside . . ."Fire in the Bowl"! Stand FW-22 located on Fun Way across from Lost Children Building.
Fried Dinner Roll - A savory dinner roll lusciously filled with cream cheese and covered with a sweet batter, placed on a stick and deep fried to perfection. Stand TB-14 located in the Tower Building.
Fried Cake on a Stick - A delicious, chocolate covered white cake filled with strawberry jelly and cream, dipped in sweet batter and deep fried until golden brown and served on a stick! Stand TB-14 located in the Tower Building.
Green Bean Fries - Fresh Green Beans lightly battered, deep fried, and served with a side of cucumber ranch dressing for dipping! BW's Fried Ribs stand TB-1 in the Tower Building.
Texas Bar-B-Que Eggrolls - BW's Chopped Beef in an eggroll wrap, deep fried to a delicate crispness, and served with BBQ sauce for dipping or ignite your senses further with a splash of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce. BW's Fried Ribs stand TB-1 in the Tower Building.
"Jalapeno" Deep Fried Gorditas - Jalapeno flavored gordita cooked on the grill and then deep fried, stuffed with beef, chicken, or bean & cheese, and finally topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and cheese. Festival Mexican Foods stand FW-25 located on Fun Way St.
Fried Apple iPie - A warm, delicious crispy fried apple pie with just a hint of cinnamon, is smothered in rich vanilla ice cream and topped with an edible iPod "like" mp3 player and whipped cream. Real working souvenir "ear-bud" earphones complete this tasty iPie experience! Desperado's stand N-19 located on Admiral Nimitz Circle.
Fried Snowballs - Fresh from the fryer! A lightly battered Snowball (cupcake) dusted with powdered sugar! Shirley London and Sons stand M-19 located on The Midway at the intersection of The Midway and Martin L. King Blvd.
Fried Honey Bun - A lightly battered Honey Bun, served fresh from the fryer with a light dusting of powdered sugar! Shirley London and Sons stand M-19 located on The Midway at the intersection of The Midway and Martin L. King Blvd.
Deep Fried Apple Bites - Fresh cut apples dipped in a homemade batter, deep fried, and then covered with a caramel sauce and cinnamon topping! Puff Palace Concessions stand FW-9 located on Fun Way Street near the intersection of Fun Way and Martin L. King Blvd.
Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce - An old favorite returning after several years absence! Warm bread pudding chock full of real butter, cream, and rich cinnamon flavor served with a creamy rum sauce. Newport Concessions stands G-13, G-23, FW-33, FW-1, M-22 located throughout the grounds.
Mini Chopped BBQ Slider - Sweet, tangy and juicy chopped barbecue beef brisket on a mini bun. Just the right size for a taste of Texas barbecue. N-11 The Dock and N-10 The Cantina located inside the Embarcadero Building, and at G-1 The Funnel Cake Stand on Grand Ave. across from the Old Mill Inn.
Mini Chicken Fried Steak Slider - A miniature crispy chicken fried steak patty served on a mini bun with a side of cream gravy. A bite size version of "Big Texas Taste". Stand N-11 The Dock located inside the Embarcadero Building.
Dessert Shooters - A 3 oz. serving of rich and decadent desserts. Your choice of three fabulous flavors: Chocolate Oreo Mousse, a layer of Oreo cookie crumbs, creamy chocolate pudding, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkled with more Oreos and a cherry on top: Strawberry Cheesecake, Graham cracker crumbs, classic cheesecake filling, strawberry sauce, whipped cream and more graham cracker crumbs: and Vanilla Caramel Supreme, crushed Vanilla Wafers, creamy vanilla pudding, rich caramel sauce, whipped cream, sprinkled with more Vanilla Wafers and a cherry on top. N-11 The Dock and N-10 The Cantina located inside the Embarcadero Building.
Jalapeno Tamaritto - Ignite your taste buds with two Pedro's Tamales wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, topped with chili, cheese, and Pedro's spicy Jalapeno relish! Pedro's Tamales stand TB-18 located in the Tower Building.
Ignited Moon Pie - The Original Moon Pie, lightly battered and deep fried, then gently sprinkled with powdered sugar! Stand N-9 located near the Embarcardero Building entrance.
Fruit Bag Drinks - Fruit, juice and ice combined in a clear bag with a straw for slow sipping. Savor the flavor of the juice and then eat the fruit! Benz Food Company stand CBP-1 located in Cotton Bowl Plaza.
Beefy Fried Queso Bites - Queso mixed with taco meat, breaded in a zesty batter and deep fried. Stand FW-46, Guacamole Paradise, located inside the Thrill Way Area.
Chick-a-Mole Bites - Guacamole mixed with a taco-flavor shredded chicken and cheddar/Monterey jack cheese, breaded in a zesty batter and deep fried. Served at Stand FW-46, Guacamole Paradise, located inside the Thrill Way Area.
Crispy Fried Cantaloupe Pie - Diced cantaloupe seasoned with brown sugar, cinnamon and coconut milk, rolled in a flaky pie pastry, and then deep fried. Topped with powdered sugar and whip cream. Gigi's Food stand TB-22 inside the Tower Building.
This video wouldn't work so well if he didn't appear to be undressing her with his eyes
want to bet he has that old man smell
today is huge.
a 4 hour physics party and I get to host.
incrediblly long, dull day of formulas and numbers and ugh me + 2 physicists + 2 neurologists + 2 clerical people in a less than 8 x10 office.
pass the xanax please....
a 4 hour physics party and I get to host.
incrediblly long, dull day of formulas and numbers and ugh me + 2 physicists + 2 neurologists + 2 clerical people in a less than 8 x10 office.
pass the xanax please....
there may be a problem...
sometimes existence
is monochromatic and flimsy...
your meals
leave you yearning and hollow;
your lover
wears a mask of indifference;
music is
flat like pre-Columbian Earth;
surrounding landscapes
resemble theater backdrops;
your epiphanies
are vapid and pedestrian;
writing about it
lacks gist and vitality;
your mirror
reflects a hollow oily envelope;
... found the problem.
I've never done a thing.
Middle-aged and boring.
Fear is my middle name.
a question,
what is the most fearless thing you've done?
Middle-aged and boring.
Fear is my middle name.
a question,
what is the most fearless thing you've done?
I've gone and gotten old. It's true. I bent to pick something out of the floor without using proper body mechanics and well, all hell broke loose. There was a sickening pop and I was literally stuck bent over for a few minutes and I have been in complete misery since that moment. Pure disbelief here. I bent at the waist and I have never had this kind of enduring pain in my life! After the first two nights with barely a wink of sleep I managed the day off work to go see to the doc in the box.... due to my "history" I get no anti-inflamatory drugs, but have enough narcotics to drop a horse. What good is being this stoned if I am in pain? Now for the funny part: I am supposed to be off work for 3 more days and not do any heavy lifting. 
Not possible. I sometimes wonder what fantasy world physicians live in to think one can just take off for 3 days or not lift?
On that note I guess it's time to get to work and start lifting patients and coils......
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Now for the funny part: I am supposed to be off work for 3 more days and not do any heavy lifting. Not possible. I sometimes wonder what fantasy world physicians live in to think one can just take off for 3 days or not lift?On that note I guess it's time to get to work and start lifting patients and coils......
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