That’s a House Of a Different Color
I recently stumbled across a blog I wrote in 2006 (!), and I thought I’d reprint it to show how my summers haven’t gotten all that worse in recent years: They were always worse. […]
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Life Tips – What to do on a Rainy Day
1) Stay inside. 2) Or go outside, if you prefer. I’m not going to be dogmatic or controlling. 3) If you opt for option 2), please use an umbrella or drive with the windows up. […]
Vermeer Is Alive and… Well, Painting Again!
The largest ever collection of Vermeer paintings unveiled in blockbuster show – CNN The art world is all aflutter and even atwitter at the recent opening of the largest collection of Vermeer paintings ever assembled, […]
Japanese Omelettes and Other Great Uses for the Stupendous Egg
Japanese Appetizer TAMAGOYAKI(Rolled Omelette) INGREDIENTS 4 eggs2½ teaspoons dashi (Japanese soup stock. You might have to make it using dashi powder.)1¾ teaspoons mirin½ tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil (½ tablespoon at a […]
Some Theories Regarding Vincent van Gogh and His Famous Ear
We’ve all heard the story. Vincent van Gogh sliced off his ear in a fit of passion after threatening his roommate, Paul Gauguin with a razor. No one is certain why but there are […]
Shrimp Fried Rice and the Ascent of Humanity
Chinese Entree SHRIMP FRIED RICE INGREDIENTS 1 cup rice 2 medium carrots 1″ ginger root 2 stalks green onions 2 eggs ½ tablespoon sesame oil (1 more tablespoon later) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons […]
Bad Artist #7, Well Hello, Dali!
Salvador Dali and Comcast Modern Art Haiku I don’t understand you And you do not understand me Let’s have a root beer. – Paul the Bad Artist Check out my latest novel, the Christmas thriller, Beneficial Murders. […]
Ice Cubes and World Peace
Antarctic Entree ICE CUBES INGREDIENT water SPECIAL UTENSILS glacier pick axe Siberian husky panniers Van Gogh painting Twinkie monastery Porsche PREPARATION – If you live near a glacier. Take pick axe to glacier. Shatter a […]