Sometimes I come across items that I’d like to have that I don’t really need or cost more than I want to spend. For example, a year or so ago I bought a standing mixer, which I like very much. But every now and then I notice that it strains as it’s working. So the … Continue reading I Wish
votesafe Is NOT Safe!!!!!!
Oh, Elon! He’s up to his old tricks again. Elon Musk Is Back in the GOP Fold... Oh, and not only is Musk holding back, money-wise, he's actively taking steps to make himself more obnoxious and toxic. How? Why, with a little site called votesafe.org. Given that friend-of-Musk Donald Trump is trying hard to kick … Continue reading votesafe Is NOT Safe!!!!!!
Photos for Sep 9, 2026
All of these plants were started from cuttings. Two basil plants, a rosemary, and spearmint that’s growing out of control. I tried getting tarragon that I bought to root, but no such luck. Carrington was sitting outside with her roommate Joelle the other day. I tried to get her to pose for a photo, but … Continue reading Photos for Sep 9, 2026
Writing This Blog
I generally write my blog posts a day ahead of time and then publish them first thing in the morning when I get up. This has the advantage of giving me time to proofread them a few times; usually the final proof is just before I go to bed. But it also gives me time … Continue reading Writing This Blog
The Followup
I had the followup appointment with the dermatologist. After having several months to think things over, I still wasn’t entirely sure how I felt about the whole thing. As I wrote previously, for me it was mostly a several hour inconvenience of having to go across town to see a specialist who in the end … Continue reading The Followup
Short Takes for Sep 6, 2026
In the Saturday Q&A (Z) was asked about presidents who might have been “great” but blew it, the example the questioner gave being Junior Bush who was given an opportunity after the 9/11 attacks to truly unite not only the nation but the world, but he squandered it. (Z) answers: I suppose you can argue … Continue reading Short Takes for Sep 6, 2026
Another Reason for the World to Hate US
UN votes to adopt new world map that shows Africa’s true scale: The United Nations has voted to adopt a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size. In a session at its headquarters in New York, the … Continue reading Another Reason for the World to Hate US
My Fair Ladies
There are several complete performances of the musical My Fair Lady available on YouTube. I’ve sampled the ones that I could find (YouTube’s search function is awful so I can’t promise that I found them all), and I picked three that I think might be worth your attention, assuming you enjoy the musical art form that … Continue reading My Fair Ladies
My Fair Philly – Part 2
Back in the 1950s musicals played a much larger part in popular culture. When My Fair Lady finally opened in New York and the original cast album was released (in monophonic only, as stereo was only beginning to gain traction; a stereo recording was made and released a year or so later), it was the … Continue reading My Fair Philly – Part 2
My Fair Philly – Part 1
Before the original Broadway production of My Fair Lady opened in New York City in 1956, it had a tryout period, first in New Haven and then a four week run in Philadelphia’s Erlanger Theatre. The Erlanger Theatre was located on the northwest corner of 21st and Market Streets where it opened in 1927 as … Continue reading My Fair Philly – Part 1