Ramblings of Silver Blue

If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce today would cost $100, get a million miles to the gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside.

You can probably guess why there’s been a lack of anything meaningful being posted to the blog in a while. Lots on the mind. Lots running between the remaining two brain cells I have. No, I’m not happy. Yes, it will pass. No, I will not discuss what it is. Yes, it’s that personal. No, [...]

“Release Me” – Wilson Phillips I know that it’s time for a change Mmm but when that change comes Will it still feel the same? How many times have I tried to turn this love around? I don’t want to give up But baby it’s time I had two feet on the ground Can you [...]

“Things Will Never Be The Same” by Roxette Words & Music by Per Gessle Lay it down, pull my heart to the ground. Time’s getting cold,now the leaves all turn hard and blue. And I know when I gaze to the sun, no place to hide I got nowhere to run from you, away from [...]

Terri Schiavo is finally at rest. May everyone who made her life into a circus fiasco be ashamed, but be forgiven.

Thanks to Dad for forwarding this on. A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, “how heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold [...]

These two are of the same genre, so I had to give you both together.

“If You Need Somebody Tonight” – Agnetha Faltskog If you need somebody tonight Here I am, here I am If it’s love you need in your life Here I am tonight If you want somebody to hold Take my hand, take my hand If the night is getting too cold Take my hand tonight I [...]

Unlovable – Darren Hayes Unlovable Are my lips unkissable? Are my eyes unlookable? Is my skin untouchable? Am I unlovable? Cynical jaded faithless disappointed disillusioned used If I could take back all my sweat my tears my sex my joy I would my time my love my effort passion dedication In case of mistaken identity [...]

Famed attorney Johnnie Cochran, 67, perhaps best known for his defense of O.J. Simpson, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles from a inoperable brain tumour.

“Say The Words” by Matt Bianco (Words & Music by Danny White, Mark Reilly & Basia Trzetrzelewska) (RealAudio FM Quality here. streamed) (lyrics are what is performed, not from the lyric sheet) Ask, and I will give you all you have dreamed of, I could but you never say the words never say the words [...]

Somehow, it’s appropriate.

The things you find on a grilled cheese!

Who, in their right mind, is going to leave sensitive information on 98,000 people just laying around to be stolen? Universty of California-Berkeley, that’s who.

Grr. Growl. Gack. Etc.

…to put morning so early on in the day? Sorry for the lack of “final thoughts” the past couple of days… I’ve been away from the computer or totally crashed out by the time that rolled around, so…. I’ll try harder tonight!

Godiva Chocolate Martini 1 1/2 shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur 1 1/2 shots creme de cacao 1/2 shot vodka 2 1/2 shots half-and-half Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You (Stevie Nicks) Written by Stevie Nicks and Keith Olsen Has anyone ever written anything for you In all your darkest hours Have you ever heard me sing Listen to me now You know I’d rather be alone Than be without you Don’t you know Has anyone ever given [...]

Dave mentioned Hamantashen, and with my being a meshuggah and goyim, I didn’t know what it was. So…here we go. Recipe for “hamantashen” taken from here ——————————————————————————– NAME HAMANTASHEN – A triangular filled pastry Hamantashen are a triangular pastry, traditionally eaten during the Jewish Holiday of Purim. Purim celebrates the failure of the evil Haman [...]

So I’ve got something to learn. Survey stolen from Susskins I am 18% Idiot. I am not annoying at all. In fact most people come to me for advice. Of course they annoy the hell out of me. But what can I do? I am smarter than most people. Take theIdiot Test@ FualiDotCom

Meme taken from On The Fritz The rules are as follows: Choose a band/artist and answer in song TITLES by that band. I choose Eurythmics Are you female or male: Missionary Man Describe yourself: Power To The Meek How do some people feel about you: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) How do you feel [...]

and no time to blog. Easter cantata rocked. As did the impromptu all night drive road trip I took before it. (It started out as driving to clear my mind and, at 1:30, finding myself at a Starbucks in DC, walking around, then driving back home, changing clothes and going to church) How did you [...]

…the Carnival of Recipes. Stolen from here. Butterfinger Cookies 1/2 c. butter, softened 3/4 c. sugar 2/3 c. brown sugar 2 egg whites 1 1/4 c. chunky peanut butter 1 1/2 t. vanilla extract 1 c. flour 1/2 t. baking soda 1/4 t. salt 5 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), chopped Cream butter and [...]

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Green Dragon 4 oz Champagne 1 oz Midori® melon liqueur Pour into a champagne flute, garnish with a green maraschino cherry, and serve.