Haiku: I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas … in Waikiki?
Tag: winter
When Snow Blows, Snow Blower Goes
Hunter’s Law of Diminishing Returns states that the more I prepare for something, the less likely it is to happen. This is why I try to always be prepared for winter. It’s also why I […]
Lomo Saltado and Oceans of Magma
Peruvian Entree LOMO SALTADO INGREDIENTS ½ pound French fries 1 aji amarillo chile or jalapeno ½ red onion 1 large tomato ¼ cup fresh cilantro 1 pound sirloin or ribeye ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon […]
Falafel and Zap Peter I
Egyptian Appetizer FALAFEL (Tamiya) INGREDIENTS 2 cups dried fava beans* (aka broad beans) 1 small onion 8 green onions 2 garlic cloves 1¼ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt […]
Weather Woes Wobble at Will
It’s human nature to complain and want change, and I’ve come to realize why people can adjust to change so quickly: It’s so they can complain some more. Over winter, I hear a lot of […]
Tis the Season … for 911
I don’t know if anyone who’s not in the emergency services will fully appreciate this, but what the heck. I wrote some new lyrics to the Christmas song “Deck the Halls”, and it’s dedicated to […]
It’s Just a Little Snow …
Everybody complains about the weather forecasts, but nobody wants to get a meteorology degree and see if they can do it better. It’s an axiom. I assume. I’m not sure, let me check … yep, […]
What’s So Good About Being Sick?
Yes, yes, I know–how can we come up with anything good about being invaded by nasty little sickness bugs? Well, it’s like this. Everyone around here has been getting sick lately, with some respiratory gunk […]
