Thursday, March 7, 2013

moar videos

What's right: @SenRandPaul forced the Attorney General of the United States to release this terse letter. I am nowhere near a fan of Rand Paul. IMHO, he's a fucking kook. But he got the executive branch to give an unequivocal answer to the drone question. It is better to be among the company of thousands of fleas biting an armed man, than confront him alone, naked and defenseless.

What's wrong: The traditional filibuster is still dead.

What's left:This R.E.M video was shot in San Antonio: the best little big city in the US.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Brown Butter Lime Sauce


1 stick butter, diced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp cumin powder



Place butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until butter is fragrant and has turned a tan shade. Remove from heat. Emulsify last four ingredients with the brown butter.
Source: Gourmet Magazine, July 2006


Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Simple Pasta - #laterpost


1/4 cup Panko
2 tablespoons very good olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
16 ounces cooked linguine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Prepare

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Return pan to heat. Stir in breadcrumbs, and cook until lightly browned, tossing frequently, about 6 minutes.

Add pasta to pan. Add parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over linguine after tossing,

Serve immediately.

Conflicted

What's right: #UniteBlue

What's wrong: As an atheist, I have a hard time joining a group just because I share some non-existential ideals. As a progressive, I have a hard time not joining a group that is devoted to moderating the severe partisan debate.

What's left: I won't stand on a corner advocating, but I will give money to organizations that do advocate for my ideals.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Random Spring Day - In the Middle of Winter

What's right: If this building comes up for demolition in the @HemisfairSA plan, you'll see me in local news for having chained myself to it for its preservation. 

What's wrong: This Justin Bieber @SNL episode. And every SNL episode since a very long time. 

What's left. The future has arrived: @sa_bcycle 

Saturday, February 2, 2013

A Lazy Saturday

What's right: Netflix released House of Cards yesterday. It's really good.

What's wrong: We are still in Afghanistan.

What's left: I have been taking a picture of the sunset almost every day for over a year. Most of them are from the same spot on my front lawn.