Ramblings of Silver Blue

Roads are a mess, ice and snow to the north and west, rain here in the east. I’d like everyone to be a little extra careful out there. The life you save may just be mine.

…time of the year. There’s one commerical that’s really REALLY getting on my nerves. It’s a short 15 second spot that starts with a string quartet and a baby shrieking, then the words “It’s A BOY” appear on the screen, fade out, and say “Happy Birthday Jesus! (Heaven and Earth retailers)” It’s a good spot, […]

Learn a new word. Use it in everyday conversation. Just don’t get your face slapped. Your word: callipygian. And oh, don’t make an ass of yourself while using it, ok?

For your listening pleasure, here’s the final ten positions in the top 100 songs of 2005, according to me. (Offline 12/23/05) Please note that these are the top 100 songs listened to by me, not necessarily songs from 2005.

…is now offline. What did you miss? 1. Spandau Ballet – Gold [Mix] (7:20) 2. Simply Red – Something Got Me Started (Perfecto Mix) (5:14) 3. Electronic – Getting Away With It (Extended Version) (7:35) 4. Olivia Newton-John – I Need Love (Club Mix) (5:50) 5. Cher – The Music No Good Without You ( […]

Found over at Cooks.com The Fake Cake 4 c. complete pancake mix 1 tbsp. vanilla 2 c. sugar 1/2 stick softened butter 1 egg Mix all ingredients together. Place in greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. Test center with toothpick. Great topped with fruit and whipped cream or regular frosting. […]

…and then, much to the chagrin of Neil, I’ll be on holiday. I didn’t get a vacation this year, so I deserve it. 🙂 Moving on, here’s an alternative to the ground beef/veal/pork meatball… The Chicken Ball! 10 oz. canned chunked chicken 1 c. dry bread crumbs 3/4 c. milk 1/3 c. mayonnaise 1 egg […]

Here’s what I mean by drastic differences. The original recording of Revenge Part II by Eurythmics from the Rooftops Soundtrack. (4’15”) What is listed as being Revenge 2 from Rooftops by Eurythmics on the Revenge Remaster CD. (5’41”) I think something more than remastering took place. But maybe it’s just me. 🙂

Another favourite: the Dried Beef Cheese Ball! 2 (8 oz.) Philadelphia cream cheese 1 jar dried beef, shredded 3 green onions, chopped 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. Garlic salt Form in to a ball, chill. May be rolled in chives, nuts, more shreded dried beef, or sprinkled with paprika.

If you’re easily offended, don’t read the extended section.