It took a while for the linguistic penny to drop, but I finally realised that the bee’s knees were covered in pollen, because that’s where they collect it when they are out and about being bees.
Those really are the bee’s knees!
And I have just learnt that nectar is carbs and pollen is protein, that the honey is made from the nectar but the protein pollen is fed to the baby [or inchoate!] bees, and that the way you travel with bees is at night, because they always return to the hive in the evenings, and the hive is where the home is, when they wake up. Some rather alarming information about mites too and the loss of the feral population, and as it was getting too exciting, I thought I should share without finishing, as I trust the inimitable Russ Roberts, and the guest was a font of information about bees, not just biology but also their role in the agricultural economy. So here Professor Roberts is, saving you from reading yet another fascinating book:
Wally Thurman on Bees, Beekeeping, and Coase
A good listen on a frosty Montag, and I hope there is a little pot in your honey, er, I mean honey in your pot today.
I don’t miss the muddy Mississip’ a-tall. In fact, the Quad Cities (go figure, there are five of them) comprised of Moline, East Moline, and Rock Island, Il, plus Davenport and Bettendorf, Ia. used to be lovingly referred to as “the armpit of the Midwest”.
p.s.- I don’t rile easily on my birthday.
http://fractalenlightenment.com/14740/enlightening-video/meditation-can-change-your-brain-structure
so does Jesse…
http://jessescrossroadscafe.blogspot.com/
“Capitalism is at risk of failing today not because we are running out of innovations, or because markets are failing to inspire private actions, but because we’ve lost sight of the operational failings of unfettered gluttony.
We are neglecting a torrent of market failures in infrastructure, finance, and the environment. We are turning our backs on a grotesque worsening of income inequality and willfully continuing to slash social benefits.
We are destroying the Earth as if we are indeed the last generation.”
Jeffrey Sachs
Happy Birthday Dude!
how ’bout some more CCR then?
and do not partake and drive today…
this article is also very good.
http://www.golemxiv.co.uk/2013/12/the-undeserving/
man is it nice here today – almost warm enough for shorts. i hope this milder air makes it your way Xty – even though you live in a milder climate than i do. 😀
Thanks, man.
never mind
i would be inclined to toss some “Mouse Turds” his way, he’ll prolly want to talk then, could turn out to be you nicest asshole you ever met. Woodpecker has me looking at everything in a positive light these days.
not sure what you meant 44, but sorry if my rants today bothered you. events over the last few days have caused me to go somewhat into a combattive mode, well even more than usual. 😀
i was jokin w/ya, hey it made sense to me….we’re fine as usual.
your poop missile idea has some merit as well. it’s sad, but Xty’s situation is exactly the problem isn’t it? sure, it would be great not to need government and police, but western society isn’t going in the direction to ever make that possible.
hey, no one has commented on today’s word, transmogrify. sorry about the dog, but it really isn’t a dog anyway, or anymore.
the madness will cease at some point…meanwhile..a look ahead.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/17/google-robots-boston-dynamics_n_4455327.html
alright, i want to make some lasagna (virgin voyage) and would like some input from all….if it’s ok w/yall. Happy f’in birthday Dude…this is my birthday tune for people that i like. ….apparently you qualify.
Sauce, then layers. Noodles, Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Noodles, Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Noodles, Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, plus maybe another whole layer if you have room and enough stuff.
Top with a little Italian Seasoning and Parmesan
350 degrees for about an hour
Let stand for about 10 minutes, while you heat some garlic bread
Enjoy!
I like to use large curd cottage cheese, rinsed through a strainer so only the clean curds are left, instead of Ricotta cheese, but my daughter just won’t have it. I don’t really use a lot, whether it’s Ricotta or cottage. Just a modest amount. Lotsa Mozza though. Don’t be stingy with the sauce either.
I brown up some hamburger and drain the fat. Either put it right in the sauce, or just spoon it in as one of the components of the layers. Sauce right out of a can is fine, don’t knock yourself out about it.
I also like to top mine with pepperoni, just like a pizza, but again my daughter the traditionalist just won’t hear of it.
are you looking for a recipe or just some practical advice? i like the recipes that use real ricotta cheese, a hard Italian cheese in addition to the mozzarella, and Italian sausage. some practical advice is to expect the lasagna to rise a little as it cooks and if your casserole dish is too full, you will have a mess in your oven as the liquid from the sauce will run out over the top.
hey, i think EO just made lasagna a few days ago, or maybe last week.
pastie update – i only have 4 left. i’ll trade them for lasagna.
yup – i have met the Dude, and he is very likable!
and don’t forget folks, our hostess with the mostest has a birthday coming up too!
Xtymas is observed on Dec 24!
edit: i figured you would have some input EO! i think that the pepperoni on top sounds good.
thank you my friend, i’m big on tomato sauce and oversaucing works well for me. 60’s and 70’s coming my way. tune for you fine, crazy folks. we are tougher down here. go Pack! and hey Aaron…lose that cheezy ass mustache.
Hey Pete,
Lasagna may now qualify as a traditional holy day dinner, at least if you are in Wisconsin!
Flying Spagetti Monster joins crowded holiday display at Wisconsin State Capitol
The comments are awesome.
Xty b’day…its just a # and you still look 23 to me.
yes,yes, colo(u)r me super-jaded, which may explain why i like this tune so much. (just me talking to myself btw)
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rolling+stones+shattered&sm=1
The ‘stache is very 70’s. I’d think you’d be a big fan. Or maybe not.
this reminds me so much of so many people that i have chanced upon in my travels.
yep, i ain’t drivin tonight…well with the Dude b’day and a full moon a howlin. aahhh these days.
If it was up to me, I’d keep Rodgers status a secret. Tell them it will be a game time decision, etc. The crowd will go apeshit when they see him dressed. And again when he goes in to play. Pittsburgh will be screwed before they even get on the field.
where is the game being played? Pitts’burg is quite gnarley these days…pass protection is critical.
At Lambeau. Frozen Tundra, all that sort of thing.
night all. love you more than you know.
Nice one, thanks Pete.
An idea for a warm weather bday party since our “president-to-be” signed the bill legalizing drinking on the pedal pub.