Monthly Archives: August 2006

Last Wednesday, we traveled just a few miles up the street to par-tay with 70,000 of our happiest friends. I say happy, because each and everyone in the sold-out gig was so freaking ecstatic to be there that he or she didn’t care one ounce that the event: went well past midnight, required standing (not [...]

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA 1 very ripe, red seedless watermelon, about 12 pounds Juice of 4 limes 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup crushed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 4 cups sparkling water 3 limes, thinly sliced 2 quarts ice cubes Cut the watermelon in half and, using a metal spoon, scoop the flesh into [...]

And by that, I mean Thank God It’s Fresh. I found Fresh approximately six hours before we bumped into these people (who, if you’ll notice, are totally pro-paci) before we went here. Anyway, back to earlier, we’d just come from here because someone needed to go there (I have never loved those cupcakes like McAdams [...]

It’s the second Tuesday of the month, and here’s what’s playing on the iTuneage… The Top 11 on the Magic ‘Recently Played’ Folder (I warn you, these are the last 11 songs I listened to at work today, so obviously I like them enough. And so I may have a lot to say. If you [...]

Speaking of creating beautiful things and using your time wisely… Check it.

Prison: Killer broke rules with M&M art SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — A convicted killer who sold postcard-size paintings he created with dye from M&Ms and brushes fashioned from his hair broke prison rules by running an unauthorized business out of his cell, officials said. (Read more.)“Not only does this guy have talent, but he’s [...]

This week’s QueSO Fantastic Awards go out to THIS. And THIS. And THIS. Let’s give them all a round of applause. Hip hip ole. We’d like to extend a hearty thank you to all of our sponsors and a big congratulations to all of our winners. Thank you for stopping in, and have a save [...]

Brilliant husband forwarded this to me today and said… “Whenever I am down, I watch this video…They should play this in Lebanon and Israel, and there would be peace.”

…And because you asked for it… …And because I love you all so… It’s on. The Watermelon Smackdown begins now. The Celebrated and Coveted Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe * 1 Seedless Watermelon, dice small* 4 Cucumbers, seeded, dice small* 4 Celery stalks, dice small* 2 Red Peppers, dice small* 2 Yellow Bell Peppers, dice small* 1 [...]