Ramblings of Silver Blue

So, affordable housing is a priority of communities, right? Well, if you hear their rhetoric, it sure is. But then there’s this: 309 wonderful condos. Starting at only $250K. Going to $2M. For an area whose median income is $53,000. (from Inside Business) (I’m depressed now to know that I only make 64% of the [...]

also courtesy of Revog

California Legislature votes to limit school textbooks to 200 pages. Another “great” moment in education that will only end up with edited text books, or multiple volumes to increase costs. (found via Rocket Jones) In other Educational news, we now have confirmed who “Deep Throat” is, and no, it’s not LINDA LOVELACE. The man who [...]

It’s been a long day, but I can’t just go off and not post. After all, I have you three all my readers to think about. (1) Hot chicken fat does not feel good when applied to the palm of the hand. Decided to use the grill pan and grill up some delicious chicken thighs. [...]

…happen to you. Hattip to Revog for sending it along…

I read the following on CNN.com this morning… WASHINGTON (CNN) — Vice President Dick Cheney said Monday he was offended by Amnesty International’s condemnation of the United States for what it called “serious human rights violations” at Guantanamo Bay. “For Amnesty International to suggest that somehow the United States is a violator of human rights, [...]

A man appears before a judge one day, asking for a divorce. The judge quietly reviews some papers and then says, “Please tell me why you are seeking a divorce.” “Because,” the man says, “I live in a three-story house.” The Judge replies, “What kind of a reason is that? What is the big deal [...]

A fellow decides to take off early from work and go drinking. He stays until the bar closes at 2am, at which time he is extremely drunk. When he enters his house, he doesn’t want to wake anyone, so he takes off his shoes and starts tip-toeing up the stairs. Half-way up the stairs, he [...]