If you don’t know this director by name, memorize it now – Paul Thomas Anderson

Altho I love movies, I'm not well-educated on what goes into making great movies. I do know some directors, cinematographers, and costume designers, but I rarely follow them. After reading this article, I realize I need to raise my consciousness. I'm familiar with all of these movies as standouts, but simply didn't associate them with … Continue reading If you don’t know this director by name, memorize it now – Paul Thomas Anderson →

Comparing iPhone 12 Mini to iPhone 11 to iPhone SE

This article brings into comparison iPhones that potential buyers may already have and the true successor -- the smaller iPhone 12 Mini. Also, many people who update don't need the latest, greatest. They just want something similar to their last phone but better and not too big. Do remember that you can mentally substitute the … Continue reading Comparing iPhone 12 Mini to iPhone 11 to iPhone SE →

Sci-fi books from the past 15 years that have shaped the genre

This is one of those lists that makes me wish I could pull together the science fiction book club members that meet regularly just to argue inclusion or exclusion. I vehemently agree about some and disagree just as strongly about others. Always fun to see what other people think tho. https://www.polygon.com/21516173/best-new-science-fiction-books-scifi-last-15-years 15 recent sci-fi books … Continue reading Sci-fi books from the past 15 years that have shaped the genre →

Make your Oreos into fudge

Every once in awhile eating an overly sweet, chewy, dessert is exactly what's called for. https://www.salon.com/2020/10/17/three-ingredient-oreo-fudge-is-a-nostalgic-treat-that-tastes-like-milk-and-cookies/ Three-ingredient Oreo fudge is a nostalgic treat that tastes like milk and cookies This sticky dessert is worth all the dental floss you'll need when you're finished Mary Elizabeth Williams October 17, 2020 8:35PM (UTC) Oreos taste like freedom. … Continue reading Make your Oreos into fudge →

COVID vaccine has already been paid for by taxpayers — twice

If the COVID vaccine, once safe and produced in adequate quantities, is not provided free to all taxpayers in the United States, be prepared to scream. This is why. https://www.salon.com/2020/10/18/the-coronavirus-vaccine-will-not-be-free-americans-have-already-paid-for-it-twice/ The coronavirus vaccine will not be free: Americans have already paid for it — twice The government is paying vaccine development costs plus paying for production … Continue reading COVID vaccine has already been paid for by taxpayers — twice →

Useful items that were always in the pantry

A fun list of ingredients that were routinely included in some of the more nostalgic foods we often forget about eating. I do still make some recipes that incorporate one or more of these but the only ones that are generally on hand are mayonnaise, canned tuna, oatmeal, and pickled beets. A few are pulled … Continue reading Useful items that were always in the pantry →

New Apple Watch SE great choice for many buyers

As a buyer of the original Apple Watch and every worthwhile upgrade since, I think this particular model is worth a look. It doesn't include the EKG and oxygen level testing included on the Apple Watch Series 6 and its available color choices are more limited, but those restrictions won't bother many buyers and the … Continue reading New Apple Watch SE great choice for many buyers →

Higher tax rates under Biden for those with incomes over $400,000

When you read this and other articles with scary headlines, REMEMBER that these higher rates probably don't apply to you. These rates are only for those who meet any definition of wealthy. And I'm guessing that's not you. Biden’s tax plan could create a tax rate of as much 62% for New Yorkers and Californians, … Continue reading Higher tax rates under Biden for those with incomes over $400,000 →

How to get the best tasting hot dog

I've tried this approach and it works. https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a34416830/best-way-to-cook-hot-dog/ There’s Only One Right Way to Cook a Hot Dog YOU AND I can debate all day about the best topping for a hot dog and why it’s mustard, or argue the proper bun-length to frank-size ratio, but when it comes to how to best cook a … Continue reading How to get the best tasting hot dog →

Even successful women paying huge price during this pandemic

https://www.npr.org/2020/10/20/924566058/even-the-most-successful-women-are-sidelining-careers-for-family-in-pandemic?ft=nprml&f=1001 Even The Most Successful Women Pay A Big Price In Pandemic October 20, 20205:07 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Andrea Hsu Twitter Joyce Chen, an associate professor of development economics at Ohio State University, has had to put her research on hold this year to oversee her children's virtual schooling. Chen is … Continue reading Even successful women paying huge price during this pandemic →