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Technically baking but I'm too lazy to go find that thread. Toasted coconut chocolate chip scones.

I saw him live at least 2, maybe more times back in the 90s. He's really great.

Sure, it's not for everyone. I discovered Junior Brown in '94. I immediately loved his retro country style and sense of humor. But his ability on the "guit-steel" is what completely sold me.

I re-created my favorite scramble from Hummingbird Cafe. Swiss cheese, bacon, tomato, avocado, spinach and eggs of course. Left a little avocado for Maki, as she absolutely loves it.

RIP Melissa Hortman, a state representative from Minnesota. Shot and killed in what was pretty clearly a targeted act of terrorism.

That's the spirit! Of course, that one's kind of cheating, since it references Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", but still, it's brilliant.

Afternoon Snack

Phat Luv @ https://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/events/june-san-rafael-summer-market

A few more from cleaning the drive.....

(OC) Don't ask me why I made this. It's arguably an insult to Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

The big problem is a lot of influential people want a war with Iran. They were all about regime change in Syria. After that happened, that only leaves Iran as the big target. A lot of those "seasoned" diplomats were all for this. Iran fuels a lot of trouble in the region. I have no idea if this is a good or bad move. We all thought we were going to war with them back when the embassy was stormed by radicals back during the Carter administration. After the failed rescue all of us Marines had our seabags packed and ready to go. Who knew 45 years later it would still be like this.

Seen from outside it smells like Trump gave him the go, so Donald comes later as the peace maker, then he wins the Nobel prize. Donaldo Zanahorio is extremely pissed of Obama having it. It's hard to understand the point of Israel bombing Iran and risking a harsh retaliation.

I'll see your yellow song and raise you one red one...

Part of the problem is the earworminess of the original tune. So, to start, pick a song that you find greater-than-or-equal-to in its earworminess. For example:

I stayed up later than I should have last night watching news clips about Israel/Iran. It's fascinating what one can learn upon escaping the US corporate media bubble. I heard a fairly insightful take on Benjamin Netanyahu. Bibi is not a long term strategist. He thinks very short term, he's just (A) been in power and in the public eye for decades and (B) gets a continual tongue bath from most US media. Bibi's MO is [impulsively do thing] -> [deal with the ramifications of his previous action by doing another impulsive thing.] The consequences for this pattern (besides regional instability, bloodshed an chaos) is that to stay in power he has had to increasingly align himself with formerly fringe far right elements of the Israeli political landscape. Bibi's prime directive is to stay in power so he can stay out of jail (reminiscent of a certain other political figure, but I digress...) I have read for years that to really get a proper sense of the true positions of Netanyahu and the Likud party in general, find their Hebrew language statements and run them through Google translate. The results paint a very different picture than what he says in English.

Some pretty cool spacey-psych-groovy music from Japan

Just as well we've got master diplomatist backed up by a crack team of seasoned experts to calm things down. Oh. Wait.

It's about to get spicy 😬

Yesterday, members of the opposition party were set to vote to dissolve the Knesset. That vote failed. Netanyahu remains in power. Also yesterday, the US did an emergency evacuation of personnel from Iran. Tonight Israel has attacked Iran. The news is still filtering out. Reports of large explosions in the Iranian capital. This can and will get ugly.

Was not bad but this aussie series is not worse. It is from a Jane Harper book and from her other books were made some enjoyable movies.

You either love them or hate them. I happen to love them. In a family of 6, just my Mom and I loved fried chicken livers. She made them for us maybe 4 times a year. I don't think I've had them in about 15 years. Today I decided that was too long. Cheers Mom. Fried chicken livers, mashed potatoes and country gravy. This takes me home!

I thought Uncontrollable Urge wasn't too bad, maybe a bit too tame (I've always like the manic-ness that Devo brought to the stage). I appreciate they did "the dance" where they line up and switch their feet back and forth.....

😄 I'm from that part of Ohio and went to Kent State where the Casale brothers did also and dad taught. Devo was big in my life. I can't explain it, but 2.0 is unbelievably slightly growing on me. Slightly. Just listen to it 20 more times! Uncontrollable Urge switch from sex to junk food is kinda funny.

Hmmm. Will have to give a listen. I'm a huge AM fan!

Good God! How on earth am I going to unsee that?