Internet as Life Companion 101
Today, I’m a wee bit crabby.
Okay, not just a wee bit.
I’m more like crabby to the tenth power or crabby with extra vinegar or crabby: return of the grrr.
I can’t really seem to shake the grouchiness, although I don’t know if anyone around me actually knows I’m crabby, save for Catherine, who has received the mother of all emails and several small whiny texts. But don’t worry — she can handle it. And she knows I’ll cook for her and do an interpretive dance in our living room if she waits out my itty bitty storm.
I’m not a huge fan of taking my moods out on people, but venting to roommates? Essential.
I do need to cheer myself up sometime in the next few hours, though (so I don’t bite a bus driver or attack the man who sells flowers when he waves carnations in my face and says, “FRESH!”)
I was trying to think of how I could accomplish this, and suddenly, the solution was clear: GET THE INTERNET TO DO IT.
I mean, there are millions of you out there. Surely there must be one or two of you who aren’t feeling el snarko?
Even if you are, join in the love:
- Please point me to a web site that will make me genuinely blissfully happy in some way, shape or form.
- Tell us a joke that will make me giggle like a fiend.
- Say something nice about my mother. That always makes me happy — and also! Her back is out and she is stuck in bed! Poor Mom!
- Give us a link to a picture that will make us all smile.
- How about a recipe suggestion that will lead to utter and complete bliss for my palate?
- JUST DO SOMETHING. I DON’T CARE, ANYTHING REALLY.
August 24th, 2006 at 3:03 pm
Your poor mom! Someone tell her back to get right back in the house this instant!
Any coffee drinkers here? This picture should bring a smile, if it doesn’t make you sick!
August 24th, 2006 at 3:34 pm
My favorite joke: why is six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine.
Ok, I am 9 years old at heart, I admit it.
I know you have much more refined sensibilities than I do (how do I know? Because EVERYONE does) but Steve, Don’t Eat It http://www.thesneeze.com/mt-archives/cat_steve_dont_eat_it.php always makes me laugh like hell.
It is the blog of a guy who eats things that should not be eaten, like Potted Meat Product. He is foul-mouthed and graphic and very, very funny (to me). Your mileage may vary.
Good luck.
August 24th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
meggy, meg: this should tantalize your taste buds!
Barbie2be’s Chocolate Bread Pudding
2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 vanilla beans
10 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup sugar
5 eggs
Pinch of salt
6 day-old chocolate chip brioches, cut into 1-inch pieces
Caramel sauce for serving
Whipped cream for serving
Preheat an oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 2-quart oval au gratin dish.
Pour the milk and cream into a heavy saucepan. Place the vanilla beans on a work surface. Using a small, sharp knife, cut the beans in half lengthwise. Using the knife tip, scrape the seeds from the beans, then add the seeds and bean halves to the milk mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
Return the saucepan to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and whisk in 5 oz. finely chopped chocolate until smooth.
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs and salt until blended. Form a kitchen towel into a ring and place the bowl on top to prevent it from moving. Gradually pour the hot chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl. Add the brioche and stir to combine. Let stand for 20 minutes, occasionally pressing the brioche into the custard.
Stir 4 oz. of chopped chocolate into the brioche mixture and transfer to the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining chopped chocolate on top. Bake until a knife inserted near the center of the pudding comes out almost clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Drizzle each serving with caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.
August 24th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
try these for a giggle.. always works for me.
http://www.candyboots.com/wwcards.html
August 24th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
and here’s a link to a picture that should make you smile.
Think Pink!
August 24th, 2006 at 3:48 pm
Phosphatidyl choline. It’s great for the grumpies. Whenever I want to attack another driver or expound my extensive potty mouth on someone, I think, “Hmm…this is a phosphatidyl choline moment” and I take another capsule. It is a B vitamin. Safe and inexpensive.
Try this link: http://wtuckercoach.blogspot.com/2006/08/love-thursday-082406.html
It is to my Love Thursday picture for today:
August 24th, 2006 at 4:03 pm
teriyaki coffee?
August 24th, 2006 at 4:13 pm
Here’s a site that makes me smile, everyday. Even if you can’t see some of the more complex, flash images, the regular ones are great: TigerSan - the Life of a Chihuahua in Okinawa: http://tigersan.blogspot.com/
August 24th, 2006 at 4:34 pm
Get well wishes to your mom! I hope she feels better. And also? She is very pretty, with great hair.
You all need to be subjected to this veritable buffet of cuteness named Buster.
August 24th, 2006 at 6:55 pm
It may be too late, but…
1. Please point me to a web site that will make me genuinely blissfully happy in some way, shape or form.
Try Miss Doxie Goes to Law School.
2. Tell us a joke that will make me giggle like a fiend.
A classic, but always a favourite..
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Interrupting Cow.
Interrupting Co–
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
3. Say something nice about my mother. That always makes me happy — and also! Her back is out and she is stuck in bed! Poor Mom!
Mrs. Fowler — Your daughter is wonderful! SO sorry to hear about your back. :S
4. Give us a link to a picture that will make us all smile.
Here are some moving pictures that make me smile… The Muppet Show — Mahna Mahna
Note — very handy if the crabbiness comes back. Just sing it…mahna mahna doot doodle doot doot…doot doodle doot…
5. How about a recipe suggestion that will lead to utter and complete bliss for my palate?
Sour Cream and Onion Pringles.
Open can.
Consume.
Bliss.
6. JUST DO SOMETHING. I DON’T CARE, ANYTHING REALLY.
OK. I’m posting this. Zap!
August 24th, 2006 at 8:34 pm
Q: How do you circumsise a whale?
A: Four skin divers.
August 25th, 2006 at 2:51 am
Best recipe in the world!
Chicken Gillespie
Chicken Gillespie
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
2 eggs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
1/4 cup butter (1/2 cube)
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
4 slices mozzarella cheese
TO PREPARE:
In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. In a separate shallow dish, beat eggs. In a third shallow dish, place Parmesan cheese.
Dip chicken into seasoned flour, then into egg, and finally into Parmesan cheese. (Can repeat this process if a thicker crust is desired.)
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown. Add wine and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes. Place mozzarella slices on top, cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
SERVES 4
August 25th, 2006 at 5:05 am
I hope your mom feels better soon! I’ll bet it makes her feel good to know that she’s raised such a great daughter!! :)
If you still need a laugh….
http://www.threadbared.com/
August 25th, 2006 at 6:08 am
My site is full of happy thoughts! hee hee hee…
August 25th, 2006 at 7:50 am
Q: How do you fit six elephants in a car?
A: Five in the cabin, and one in the glove compartment.
I know… I don’t get it either. But it always makes me giggle.
August 25th, 2006 at 9:21 am
And then there’s Stitchy McYarnpants, one of my favorite sites when I need a laugh:
http://www.stitchymcyarnpants.com/moks06/
August 25th, 2006 at 10:01 am
the most brilliant single panel cartoon in history is right here!
August 25th, 2006 at 11:56 am
1. The Daily Oliver always makes me happy: http://textism.com/oliver/daily/
2. What did the buddhist priest say to the hot dog vendor?
Make me one with everything!
What did the hot dog vendor say when the priest asked for his change?
Change must come from within.
3. I hope your sweet mom gets well soon.
4. A big ducky: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bozoette/201938995/
5. Put a big scoop of peppermint stick (or a flavor you like better) ice cream in a bowl. Put a big gloop of hot fudge sauce on it. Put a big dollop of real whipped cream on that. Eat.
6. Oh, okay.
August 25th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Today’s answer provides a random overview of popular blogs with directions, where necessary, to pertinent items re your questions. We have written answers where blogs won’t do the jog.
This took no time at all to prepare. Please enjoy.
1) http://incrediblehulk.blogspot.com/
2) http://maremag.blogspot.com/ (Aug. 25 entry)
3) Meg, I can see where you get your good looks from! ~,:^)
4) http://foto-ops.blogspot.com/2006_06_01_foto-ops_archive.html (June 8 entry)
5) http://www.kristyk.org/ (Aug. 24 entry)
6) OK, I’ll write an “inside” haiku:
Damp earth on the wheel,
The sound of Zarathushtra’s
Fingers in the till
August 25th, 2006 at 2:05 pm
You will notice that the misspelling of “Zarathustra” does not compromise the hikuality of the above. It does, however, add an element of humor, which is, technically, a style violation.–ed
August 25th, 2006 at 11:37 pm
For anyone who is currently single, here’s something to hopefully make you laugh.
August 28th, 2006 at 8:48 am
I respectfully suggest Cute Overload. Good fer what ails ya!