Yearly Archives: 2006

Baked Catfish Filets (23 March 2003) If you like catfish, this is a nice way to do it. A typical issue that people have with catfish is that it tastes muddy, no surprise as they are scavenger, bottom-feeding fish. This … Continue reading →

These little critters are supposed to tell us about the health of the local environment. This one was just telling me not to mince him with our electric mower. I know he looks posed, but it was a real circumstance. … Continue reading →

… Or The Bowl Is Draining I went back to school in the mid-80s to reenforce my technical experience in foundries with graduate level work in Materials Science. One of the main funding sources for research was federal R&D money … Continue reading →

With primary elections ongoing, and the mid-term coming up ….

A couple of offerings for *(car)Toon Tuesday. Since it’s new news, the first toon needed to get posted today. Many thanks, Charlie. rdj

This is continuation of a conversation that started with this post. Updated 12 September at 7:15 PDT. rdj Oversimply, most political leaders there (as well as their associates in Dublin and London) are trying to settle. Hardliners across communities are … Continue reading →

National days of protest demand ‘U.S. out of the Middle EastIt is a solemn day today. That’s why we’re protesting. Mabel, I think we need a couple of megaphones, and water, and two bandanas, some snacks, and good walking shoes. … Continue reading →

It is a pleasure to introduce you to Django’s Moustache if you haven’t yet met them. They’re an Austin band and play around town from time to time. I’d hoped that Tony Airoldi would write something for me to go … Continue reading →

A morbid, cynical tragic public service message.

This post was originally on 6 August 2006, but now as September 11 approaches, it’s time to get it where it belongs in time. Charles Bishop’s letter was posted in August because the Austin American Statesman scooped us. They also … Continue reading →

PDS – Basic analysis: The citizens of the USA comprise roughly 4% of the world’s total population, but we currently consume 25% of the world’s resources and products. This disparity is untenable in the long term and unjust, regardless. The … Continue reading →

Richard’s Rich Tortilla Soup (2 January 2001) This soup was not what I expected – I have had many versions of tortilla soup, but this one takes the prize! I believe the squash is the secret. I have a funny … Continue reading →