Monthly Archives: November 2009

spam: the moon

Posted on 20 November 2009 by thedoormouse

Part of the allure of spam isn’t just the nifty way it looks (both the food and the communication) but how neatly it can fit its way into everyday life. Much like one of my favorite tv shows, the Simpsons, … Continue reading →

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quip: death of a relationship

Posted on 19 November 2009 by thedoormouse

I hate to make too light a situation that very much isn’t right now, but every once in a while I do pull an insightful line out that turns a conversation. This one was so spontaneous, and somewhat insightful, that … Continue reading →

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rooting against a routing

Posted on 18 November 2009 by thedoormouse

Cheaper, quicker, familiar. A mantra, especially in these tougher economic times is becoming more and more important as people’s time and money becomes more stretched thin. Perhaps that is, in part why, one of my favorite little local chains went … Continue reading →

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quip: earplugs & lovesongs

Posted on 17 November 2009 by thedoormouse

I was talking to a friend of mine, who was contemplating selling his music. His pitch: Who likes sappy bullcrap and/or noodle ridden rock? My response: Depends, what is the reason for this maple syrup flavored ramen?? His reply, Well, … Continue reading →

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recipe: mushroom stew

Posted on 15 November 2009 by thedoormouse

Honestly, I really wasn’t sure what to call this, so we’ll call it a stew. I came home from a hike and wanted something really cozy but not a lot of work necessarily to cook. Although I do begin this … Continue reading →

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recipe: thai style – satay chicken and pear stirfry

Posted on 14 November 2009 by thedoormouse

So, I love cooking with a bit of a challenge. For a special meal for a friend I was put up to the challenge of using a number of ingredients including peanut butter and a pear. Needless to say, that’s … Continue reading →

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spam: Triskaidekspamaphobia

Posted on 13 November 2009 by thedoormouse

Happy Jason Vorhees day! did you know jason survived on spam? No, really, he did. Because there isn’t that much meat on high school sluts. The hacker of today thrives on spam as well, though he’s butching motherboards and not … Continue reading →

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quip: metallia

Posted on 12 November 2009 by thedoormouse

So, recently a friend of mine from back in my metal radio days began dating again. He, like I , turned to the internet for introductions. His experience is less than special so far, so, in a recent conversation with … Continue reading →

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stereotypes and signs

Posted on 9 November 2009 by thedoormouse

I do not typically go for the stereotypical signs thing, but virgo spit up this one for me, ” You are feeling a lot of compassion for a friend who seems to have worked themselves into a muddle they can’t … Continue reading →

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recipe: frango assado de alho e arroz coriander

Posted on 8 November 2009 by thedoormouse

I don’t get to cook big meals very often to share a really special meal with many people so on the occasion that I do it makes for a really great experience. Not only do I get to sit back … Continue reading →

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