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I'm on my way!
Author: Raine
Date: 12/10/2012 14:06:03
with a fresh shiny monday blog. Until then, Everyone help Scoop out making cookies!
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Comment by 
TriSec on 12/10/2012 14:11:58
TriSec on 12/10/2012 14:11:58
Hang on Scoop! I'm on the way!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/10/2012 14:19:13
wickedpam on 12/10/2012 14:19:13
Morning 
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 14:22:54
TriSec on 12/10/2012 14:22:54
My big cookie week is next week. Got something lined up just about every night.
Comment by 
Raine on 12/10/2012 14:30:07
Raine on 12/10/2012 14:30:07
**Sigh** can I just write a blog saying that Republican leaders are poopy heads?
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 14:37:09
Grover Norquist called 'em that, so why not?
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 14:37:09
Quote by Raine:
**Sigh** can I just write a blog saying that Republican leaders are poopy heads?
Grover Norquist called 'em that, so why not?
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 14:37:31
TriSec on 12/10/2012 14:37:31
Now begins the difficult process of clearing away what remains of my Father-in-law's life.
I have discovered that we had the same-size foot...so Mrs. TriSec is bringing me a number of still new in the box shoes. (And not cheap ones - Johnson & Murphy and Cole-Haan, mostly....)
I feel like Imelda!
I have discovered that we had the same-size foot...so Mrs. TriSec is bringing me a number of still new in the box shoes. (And not cheap ones - Johnson & Murphy and Cole-Haan, mostly....)
I feel like Imelda!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 14:38:22
Mmmm flame retardant! My favorite cookie topping.
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 14:38:22
Quote by TriSec:
Hang on Scoop! I'm on the way!
Mmmm flame retardant! My favorite cookie topping.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 14:39:56
Rock on!
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 14:39:56
Quote by TriSec:
Now begins the difficult process of clearing away what remains of my Father-in-law's life.
I have discovered that we had the same-size foot...so Mrs. TriSec is bringing me a number of still new in the box shoes. (And not cheap ones - Johnson & Murphy and Cole-Haan, mostly....)
I feel like Imelda!
Rock on!
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 14:40:07
Yes, this is completely allowed under our guidelines.
Rule 6, subsection B, "Blog Content"
WHEREAS, on some dates the blog content may not be tasty or nutritious, when in a bind for subject matter, it is acceptable to write a blog consisting of only the phrase "Republican leaders are poopy heads"
All blog authors are entitled to use this alternative once per calendar year. Punishment for multiple usage is codified under Rule 19 - Subsection A, "Penalties for Abusing the Power of Blog".
TriSec on 12/10/2012 14:40:07
Quote by Raine:
**Sigh** can I just write a blog saying that Republican leaders are poopy heads?
Yes, this is completely allowed under our guidelines.
Rule 6, subsection B, "Blog Content"
WHEREAS, on some dates the blog content may not be tasty or nutritious, when in a bind for subject matter, it is acceptable to write a blog consisting of only the phrase "Republican leaders are poopy heads"
All blog authors are entitled to use this alternative once per calendar year. Punishment for multiple usage is codified under Rule 19 - Subsection A, "Penalties for Abusing the Power of Blog".
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 12/10/2012 14:57:20
Big FAT poopy heads.
trojanrabbit on 12/10/2012 14:57:20
Quote by Raine:
**Sigh** can I just write a blog saying that Republican leaders are poopy heads?
Big FAT poopy heads.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 15:10:15
TriSec on 12/10/2012 15:10:15
Since re-establishing diplomatic relations with dairy products, I have been drinking coffee and enjoying it immensely. We even had pizza yesterday. (Homemade, with lots of extra cheese.)
<-- not happening. I feel good.
<-- not happening. I feel good.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 12/10/2012 15:14:51
Will in Chicago on 12/10/2012 15:14:51
Good morning, bloggers!! I hope that everyone is doing well.
So, busy job hunting and cleaning today. I look forward to the New Year, as this one has been a bit disappointing on the job front.
Also, Happy Chanukah to anyone reading the blog today.
So, busy job hunting and cleaning today. I look forward to the New Year, as this one has been a bit disappointing on the job front.
Also, Happy Chanukah to anyone reading the blog today.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 15:32:49
TriSec on 12/10/2012 15:32:49
Hmm, the way the Islamic calendar is this year, there are no holidays in December.
I'm barely learning about these as I muddle along. Guess I'll have to celebrate the birth of another Prophet instead.
Or the re-dedication of the second temple, which is the inspiration for my "Miracle of the Radio", circa 2004 (World Series).
In any case...Peace be upon us all.
I'm barely learning about these as I muddle along. Guess I'll have to celebrate the birth of another Prophet instead.
Or the re-dedication of the second temple, which is the inspiration for my "Miracle of the Radio", circa 2004 (World Series).
In any case...Peace be upon us all.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 15:39:31
I don't think it is the re-dedication of the 2nd Temple. Will? Please answer the question we have for us goyim.
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 15:39:31
Quote by TriSec:
Hmm, the way the Islamic calendar is this year, there are no holidays in December.
I'm barely learning about these as I muddle along. Guess I'll have to celebrate the birth of another Prophet instead.
Or the re-dedication of the second temple, which is the inspiration for my "Miracle of the Radio", circa 2004 (World Series).
In any case...Peace be upon us all.
I don't think it is the re-dedication of the 2nd Temple. Will? Please answer the question we have for us goyim.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 15:45:42
TriSec on 12/10/2012 15:45:42
Hmm, I thought I had that right. 
Shows you what I know.
Shows you what I know.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/10/2012 15:47:12
Will in Chicago on 12/10/2012 15:47:12
In the New York Times, Paul Krugman is offering some thoughts about the unequal split of where growth is going in this economy.
Robots and Robber Barons
By PAUL KRUGMAN
The American economy is still, by most measures, deeply depressed. But corporate profits are at a record high. How is that possible? It’s simple: profits have surged as a share of national income, while wages and other labor compensation are down. The pie isn’t growing the way it should — but capital is doing fine by grabbing an ever-larger slice, at labor’s expense.
Wait — are we really back to talking about capital versus labor? Isn’t that an old-fashioned, almost Marxist sort of discussion, out of date in our modern information economy? Well, that’s what many people thought; for the past generation discussions of inequality have focused overwhelmingly not on capital versus labor but on distributional issues between workers, either on the gap between more- and less-educated workers or on the soaring incomes of a handful of superstars in finance and other fields. But that may be yesterday’s story.
More specifically, while it’s true that the finance guys are still making out like bandits — in part because, as we now know, some of them actually are bandits — the wage gap between workers with a college education and those without, which grew a lot in the 1980s and early 1990s, hasn’t changed much since then. Indeed, recent college graduates had stagnant incomes even before the financial crisis struck. Increasingly, profits have been rising at the expense of workers in general, including workers with the skills that were supposed to lead to success in today’s economy.
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2012 15:49:47
Raine on 12/10/2012 15:49:47
How are Scoops cookies coming? 
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2012 15:50:57
=))
Raine on 12/10/2012 15:50:57
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:
**Sigh** can I just write a blog saying that Republican leaders are poopy heads?
Big FAT poopy heads.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 15:57:06
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 15:57:06
I saw the touring company of the 2009 revival of "West Side Story" last night. It was excellent!
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 16:07:24
Hmm. I have a pocketknife on my person right now. I also collect them; I have any number of fixed blades, daggers, and a machete lying around the house. My prized posession is a USMC K-Bar, but I rarely pull it out. Hell, I don't even know where it is right now, other than downstairs in a box someplace.
I have a couple of folders with thumb-studs that can be opened faster than you can blink. I also have two butterfly knives purchased before Mass outlawed them - still a great knife if you know how to handle one.
But then again - I"m a Scout. I teach knife & axe safety to 10-year-olds, for fuck's sake. We don't need a lobby, that's just going to complicate things.
TriSec on 12/10/2012 16:07:24
Quote by Raine:
Well, now it's the knives...
Hmm. I have a pocketknife on my person right now. I also collect them; I have any number of fixed blades, daggers, and a machete lying around the house. My prized posession is a USMC K-Bar, but I rarely pull it out. Hell, I don't even know where it is right now, other than downstairs in a box someplace.
I have a couple of folders with thumb-studs that can be opened faster than you can blink. I also have two butterfly knives purchased before Mass outlawed them - still a great knife if you know how to handle one.
But then again - I"m a Scout. I teach knife & axe safety to 10-year-olds, for fuck's sake. We don't need a lobby, that's just going to complicate things.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/10/2012 16:10:24
wickedpam on 12/10/2012 16:10:24
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 16:13:58
TriSec on 12/10/2012 16:13:58
I think I'm a little spoiled by where I work, regarding knives. We are actually expected to carry one, preferably one that we sell, for customer demonstrations. I need one every day I work in footwear to cut open boxes.
Hell, the Maine store even has a knife-sharpening station; it's expected that LL Bean customers would likely have at least a pocketknife on them.
Try that in a department store, though.
Sheesh.
Hell, the Maine store even has a knife-sharpening station; it's expected that LL Bean customers would likely have at least a pocketknife on them.
Try that in a department store, though.
Sheesh.
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/10/2012 16:30:16
livingonli on 12/10/2012 16:30:16
Good morning, everybody! I'll be glad once this dreary rain is over since this is day 4 of crappy weather so that while I was off yesterday, I spent most of it comatose in front of the computer-TV only going out to pick up my laundry.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 16:30:55
TriSec on 12/10/2012 16:30:55
Geek Cred: What major disaster of WWII happened today?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/10/2012 17:06:29
In 1941, Japan attacked the Cavite Naval Yards in the Philippines and landed forces on Luzon island, and launched air attacks in Manila. Meanwhile in the Battle of Malaya, the British battleships Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk by Japanese aircraft.
Will in Chicago on 12/10/2012 17:06:29
Quote by TriSec:
Geek Cred: What major disaster of WWII happened today?
In 1941, Japan attacked the Cavite Naval Yards in the Philippines and landed forces on Luzon island, and launched air attacks in Manila. Meanwhile in the Battle of Malaya, the British battleships Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk by Japanese aircraft.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 17:24:21
Many years ago, I worked in a knife shop. Chesapeake Knife &Tool (Tri you might remember them in Faninaul (sp) Hall). We were very pro-knife rights. Knives are tools. Hell until AOL went zero tolerance on "weapons" I carried a pocket knife with about a 2.5 inch blade.
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 17:24:21
Quote by Raine:
Well, now it's the knives...
Many years ago, I worked in a knife shop. Chesapeake Knife &Tool (Tri you might remember them in Faninaul (sp) Hall). We were very pro-knife rights. Knives are tools. Hell until AOL went zero tolerance on "weapons" I carried a pocket knife with about a 2.5 inch blade.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/10/2012 17:25:36
Scoopster on 12/10/2012 17:25:36
Oh FFS... I've been posting in Vel's bloggie alone for the past three hours! 
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 17:35:26
TriSec on 12/10/2012 17:35:26
And Will wins today's prize. I was looking for the sinking of "Force Z", but the Japanese were very busy on this day.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2012 17:36:28
Well I haven't started making them yet but I took inventory of all my supplies last night and got the mixer out of my closet. These I make every year:
Ammaretti con Pignoli (Almond cookie w/ Pine Nuts - Mom's favorite)
Giuguileni (Sesame Seed Cookies - Grandma's legacy)
The others.. are a surprise!
Scoopster on 12/10/2012 17:36:28
Quote by Raine:
How are Scoops cookies coming?
Well I haven't started making them yet but I took inventory of all my supplies last night and got the mixer out of my closet. These I make every year:
Ammaretti con Pignoli (Almond cookie w/ Pine Nuts - Mom's favorite)
Giuguileni (Sesame Seed Cookies - Grandma's legacy)
The others.. are a surprise!
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 17:41:19
TriSec on 12/10/2012 17:41:19
Hah. I've got the following on tap this year:
Italian chocolate cookies. (These don't have a name.) I rarely make these, as they're full of nuts - the entire batch is promised to the office this year.
The "big three" that it just isn't Christmas without them:
Soft Dough cookies ("Anise Drops", commercially. I make mine with lemon)
Pizzeles.
And the family specialty, Ricotta Pie.
I also make two guava things for the Cuban crowd: Split Seconds (a sugar cookie with jam in the middle) and Pasteles. (Puff pastly with Guava filling.)
This is about normal, although I have made wine strips, biscotti, and other assorted things randomly.
Italian chocolate cookies. (These don't have a name.) I rarely make these, as they're full of nuts - the entire batch is promised to the office this year.
The "big three" that it just isn't Christmas without them:
Soft Dough cookies ("Anise Drops", commercially. I make mine with lemon)
Pizzeles.
And the family specialty, Ricotta Pie.
I also make two guava things for the Cuban crowd: Split Seconds (a sugar cookie with jam in the middle) and Pasteles. (Puff pastly with Guava filling.)
This is about normal, although I have made wine strips, biscotti, and other assorted things randomly.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2012 17:43:44
Scoopster on 12/10/2012 17:43:44
I'll probably make some biscotti.. the cherry/almond ones last year were a big hit, but all that clunking in the blender and the mess it created.. ugh!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 17:52:24
No, you were right. It is the re dedication of 2nd Temple.
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 17:52:24
Quote by TriSec:
Hmm, I thought I had that right.
Shows you what I know.
No, you were right. It is the re dedication of 2nd Temple.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 17:58:15
Just plain anise flavor. But I then slice them and lay them on a cookie sheet to toast a bit more. Otherwise, just dip 'em in milk and go!
I am consistently amazed that my Grandma and Great-Grandma did this by hand. I don't know what I'd do without my stand mixer.
TriSec on 12/10/2012 17:58:15
Quote by Scoopster:
I'll probably make some biscotti.. the cherry/almond ones last year were a big hit, but all that clunking in the blender and the mess it created.. ugh!
Just plain anise flavor. But I then slice them and lay them on a cookie sheet to toast a bit more. Otherwise, just dip 'em in milk and go!
I am consistently amazed that my Grandma and Great-Grandma did this by hand. I don't know what I'd do without my stand mixer.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 18:02:30
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 18:02:30
I just got on the phone with a guy who sounded exactly like Malcolm McLaren.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 18:12:53
TriSec on 12/10/2012 18:12:53
Paul McCartney, this is for you. Courtesy of the 4F Air wing.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2012 18:39:40
Scoopster on 12/10/2012 18:39:40
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 18:46:59
TriSec on 12/10/2012 18:46:59
I disagree. This is not "the most wonderful time of the year".
I'm far more partial to "Birthday Week" in August.
I'm far more partial to "Birthday Week" in August.
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 18:55:24
TriSec on 12/10/2012 18:55:24
* WARNING *
Today is the day that TriSec is going to snap and go on a three-state killing spree over Christmas Carols.
I"ve already heard Paul McCartney 2x today, and the one about the uppity tart that won't go upstairs and fuck her boyfriend. (seriously - we needed a Christmas song about this?) I'm one Little Drummer Boy away from going postal here....
Today is the day that TriSec is going to snap and go on a three-state killing spree over Christmas Carols.
I"ve already heard Paul McCartney 2x today, and the one about the uppity tart that won't go upstairs and fuck her boyfriend. (seriously - we needed a Christmas song about this?) I'm one Little Drummer Boy away from going postal here....
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 18:58:47
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 18:58:47
Oh poop! my friend Amy hand to have one of her kitties put to sleep today. RIP Roman. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 19:01:00
"When asked about the alleged spree killer's state of mind, Mr. Bubba replied, 'he was always such a calm, even keeled fella. Who knew that chemo had these tragic psychological side effects?"
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 19:01:00
Quote by TriSec:
* WARNING *
Today is the day that TriSec is going to snap and go on a three-state killing spree over Christmas Carols.
I"ve already heard Paul McCartney 2x today, and the one about the uppity tart that won't go upstairs and fuck her boyfriend. (seriously - we needed a Christmas song about this?) I'm one Little Drummer Boy away from going postal here....
"When asked about the alleged spree killer's state of mind, Mr. Bubba replied, 'he was always such a calm, even keeled fella. Who knew that chemo had these tragic psychological side effects?"
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/10/2012 19:01:27
I think I'm in closest proximity, so I hope he doesn't head my way first.....though I'm thinking about heading out a bit early to avoid the drunken hordes heading towards FoxboroUGH.
trojanrabbit on 12/10/2012 19:01:27
Quote by TriSec:
* WARNING *
Today is the day that TriSec is going to snap and go on a three-state killing spree over Christmas Carols.
I"ve already heard Paul McCartney 2x today, and the one about the uppity tart that won't go upstairs and fuck her boyfriend. (seriously - we needed a Christmas song about this?) I'm one Little Drummer Boy away from going postal here....
I think I'm in closest proximity, so I hope he doesn't head my way first.....though I'm thinking about heading out a bit early to avoid the drunken hordes heading towards FoxboroUGH.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/10/2012 19:07:41
I am sorry to hear this, Mondo.
Will in Chicago on 12/10/2012 19:07:41
Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh poop! my friend Amy hand to have one of her kitties put to sleep today. RIP Roman.
I am sorry to hear this, Mondo.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 19:16:14
Roman and his sister, Margret got her through her breakup and divorce (blog bonus point if you can name the movie that provided the kitties' names).
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 19:16:14
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh poop! my friend Amy hand to have one of her kitties put to sleep today. RIP Roman.
I am sorry to hear this, Mondo.
Roman and his sister, Margret got her through her breakup and divorce (blog bonus point if you can name the movie that provided the kitties' names).
Comment by TriSec on 12/10/2012 19:31:19
TriSec on 12/10/2012 19:31:19
I will admit, I find the chemo to be having a negative effect on my petite brain.
I remember how to do things, but I still keep making rookie mistakes. And I've also lost much sensation in my fingertips, which makes it hard to type and do other things requiring fine motor skills.
Grumble, grunt, rant, rave.
Beats dyin', right?
I remember how to do things, but I still keep making rookie mistakes. And I've also lost much sensation in my fingertips, which makes it hard to type and do other things requiring fine motor skills.
Grumble, grunt, rant, rave.
Beats dyin', right?
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 19:33:12
Well yeah...
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 19:33:12
Quote by TriSec:
I will admit, I find the chemo to be having a negative effect on my petite brain.
I remember how to do things, but I still keep making rookie mistakes. And I've also lost much sensation in my fingertips, which makes it hard to type and do other things requiring fine motor skills.
Grumble, grunt, rant, rave.
Beats dyin', right?
Well yeah...
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 19:34:33
Mondobubba on 12/10/2012 19:34:33
I brought up with HR that we have giant-ass Christmas tree, but no menorah. Or Kwanza candelabra.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/10/2012 19:35:58
What about the Festivus pole?!
Scoopster on 12/10/2012 19:35:58
Quote by Mondobubba:
I brought up with HR that we have giant-ass Christmas tree, but no menorah. Or Kwanza candelabra.
What about the Festivus pole?!
Comment by Raine on 12/10/2012 19:40:10
the upity tart one is what I like to call the rapey christmas song....
Raine on 12/10/2012 19:40:10
Quote by TriSec:
* WARNING *
Today is the day that TriSec is going to snap and go on a three-state killing spree over Christmas Carols.
I"ve already heard Paul McCartney 2x today, and the one about the uppity tart that won't go upstairs and fuck her boyfriend. (seriously - we needed a Christmas song about this?) I'm one Little Drummer Boy away from going postal here....