Ramblings of Silver Blue

I’ve got a couple rants building steam; one is about work, and the fact that the people in Computing Services are reactionary (I mean, the time to implement firewalls is BEFORE you get hit with virus attacks, etc). The other has to deal with someone who is going to be on his way out of [...]

(To the tune of “Age of Aquarius” by The Fifth Dimension) When legumes are in the seventh house, And Jupiter aligns with Mars Then Peas will guide the planets, And love will steer the stars This is the dawning of the Age of Asparagus, Age of Asparagus, Asparagus…Asparagus… Hominy and understand Broccoli and corn abounding, [...]

George Bush goes to a primary school to talk about the war. After his talk he offers question time. One little boy puts up his hand and George asks him what is his name? “Billy”, responds the little boy. “And what is your question, Billy?” “I have 3 questions. First, why did the USA invade [...]

Rocket Jones has a request. And so it shall be done.

…that those people who have computers would know better. I had a client who brought their laptop in. Symptom: running really REALLY slow. Initial diagnosis: spyware and/or virus infection. Final diagnosis: 1300 pieces of spyware and 130 viruses. Yeah, I think that would cause a laptop to run very slow. What do you think?

Fluffy Dog 1 oz Cointreau 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream Mix both ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass or serve over ice

Ozguru is on to something. Thanks to Tink for alerting me I need to get out and read more.

Jane had a system for labeling homemade freezer meals. She would carefully note in large clear letters,”Meatloaf” or “Pot Roast” or “Steak and Vegetables” or”Chicken and Dumplings” or “Beef Pot Pie.” Everyday when she asked her husband what he wanted for dinner, he never asked for any of those meals. She decided to stock the [...]

I’m alive. I’m even at work, and yes, they’re running me to death. Good to know I’m needed, however.

Woke up this morning and ached all over, head is stuffy, throat is sore (hopefully just from sinus drainage). I’ve emailed work. Back to bed with me.

Uhm. Yeah. Not exactly work or family friendly. Nite.

I’m going to say that yesterday was blog free in honor of it being 1 year since Hurricane Isabel blew the town. From about 9:30 yesterday morning (a year ago) until 14 days later, we were without electricity and phone at the casa. The basement was flooded, it took another 3 months to get the [...]

And it actually was. You’d think that getting up at 5 to haul your ass over to another city and sell donated good for little money to help benefit a church in need (my own) start the path for a new sounsystem would be tiring. It is. But we did it, and mother nature held [...]

Witch of Venice 1 1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Strega 2 tsp Creme de Bananes 1 oz Orange Juice Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve. NB: Strega is a delicate liquer with digestive qualities. It is made up of a number [...]

This edition: “We’ve Got You Covered” Title, Artist (Original Artist) Broken Wings, rollercoaster 23 (Mr. Mister) It’s A Heartache, Lorrie Morgan (Bonnie Tyler) Physical, Kylie Minogue (Olivia Newton-John) You Make Me Feel Brand New, Simply Red (The Stylistics) What A Fool Believes, Peter Cox (Doobie Brothers) Take Me To The River, Annie Lennox (Al Green) [...]

Top Ten Reasons Hurricane Season is Like Christmas 10. Decorating the house (boarding up windows) 9. Dragging out boxes that haven’t been used since last season (camping gear, flashlights) 8. Last minute shopping in crowded stores 7. Regular TV shows pre-empted for “specials” 6. Family coming to stay with you 5. Family and friends from [...]

BUSY DAY BEEF TIPS ON RICE 2 lbs. beef tips 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1/2 c. water 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix Mix all ingredients in casserole dish. Cover and bake for 3 hours at 300 degrees. Serve over rice, noodles or potatoes. (May also be [...]

Kahlua Kiss Kahlua Coffee Liqueur 1 dash Creme de Noyaux Cream Pour kahlua half-way in a champagne flute filled with crushed ice. Add creme de noyaux, top with cream, and serve.

Eventually, things will slow down. Or I’ll die. One or the other. Can I just have a long nap? I think that would do me more good than anything.

Cherry Tree Climber 1 oz Cherry Brandy 1 oz White Creme de Cacao 1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps 1 tbsp Vanilla Ice Cream Blend briefly with half a glassful of crushed ice. Pour into a double-cocktail glass.

But we are going to have to disagree on this. What needs to be changed is the entire insurance industry. From someone who used to work in an Emergency Room Billing office (that would be ME), it was fascinating to see what did and did not take place when billing occurred. In those days, 1993 [...]

Today, the heavens opened forth and gushed such torrents of rain that I was forced to check ye ol’ weather forecast to make sure Ivan hadn’t skipped over the US and landed on Tidewater. Not rain, not showers, full force flooding. Underpasses filled with water. Storm drains backed up. Why? You think we’d be better [...]

Nite!

Everyone grieves in their own place and time; there comes a time, however, when one can no longer live in the past and must return to the present. After all, who knows what the future holds? I’ve been able to let go of a lot of emotional baggage this year, with losing two uncles, an [...]

The Bathroom Floor 2 shots Vodka 2 shots 151 Proof Rum 2 shots Aftershock 2 shots Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum add ingredients to a 16 oz draft glass, allow to mix, then chug, and enjoy the bathroom floor.