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Category Archives: Random Stuff
Happy New Year from Scratch Baking
2 CommentsA care packages of goodies from Scratch Baking Company arrived for us today; dog cookies, bagels and coconut cake. While Sallie went right in (she’s the boss, what can I say) all the dogs got a cookie. And dined later … Continue reading
Alton Brown and me
Comments OffI like to eat. Alton Brown likes to cook. You would think this was a match made in heaven but so far, he has yet to drop by the DogWalk and make me a pie. Hmmmm… pie. But, he has … Continue reading
Dern ye, ya shoulda taken d’pie
6 CommentsWhen I was fifteen, I worked as a cook for The Viking Village Smorgasbord on Snelling Ave in St. Paul, MN. It’s not there anymore and someone long ago turned the building into a furniture store. A few decades have … Continue reading
The analog still rules. My takeaway from #140conf NYC 2012
Comments OffThe #140conf was held last week at the 92Y in New York City. We were there. It seems like every year, going to the conference is like being at Woodstock; the one in 1969, not the fake ones that tried … Continue reading
We should be careful about filling people with ambition
11 CommentsI had a pretty lively discussion with someone on the twitter this morning who had some strong opinions about how everyone should be self-employed and that we should quit relying on “The Man” for a job. I expressed some concern … Continue reading
Visiting London on a Sunday morning
Comments Off“Do you drink coffee?” he asked me eagerly as soon as we shook hands. With a broad smile and cheerful flourish, he was already digging into his bag, giving me a pound of coffee from The UnseenBean. Gerry (Gerard) Leary … Continue reading
The negotiation
Comments OffZoey wanted the corner seat. This is her negotiating with Snickers the cat. Tweet