Thursday, March 2, 2006I Love This JokeWhile driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up with an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because a hand-printed sign was attached to the back of the carriage, with this message: Energy efficient vehicle. Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step on... Sign in to see full entry.Tuesday, February 28, 2006Fun With PhonesSo I am the phone guru at work. When the VOIP phones at our offices or properties malfunction, people call me to either fix the problem or send out a service person. Today's call for help has to take the cake for the oddest yet. One of our properties called and left me a voice-mail saying that... Sign in to see full entry.Monday, February 27, 2006Have you ever noticed...some of the odd contradictions of modern life? Consider climate control. Where I live, it's cold and dry in the winter, and hot and humid in the summer. Summer's heat indices are usually ten degrees above the actual temperature, and winter's wind chills are usually about ten degrees below the actual... Sign in to see full entry.Saturday, February 25, 2006How to Really Turn on Your WomanHey, I am an expert at this...because I am a woman. And Valentine's Day may be over for now, but if you go ahead and lay some groundwork now, you'll reap rewards beyond your wildest dreams before the next V-day comes around. So here's a list of ways you fellows can turn us ladies on to all the... Sign in to see full entry.Thursday, February 23, 2006Why Everyone Should Study History... you never know when some arcane bit of knowledge will prevent your being embarrassed. This is a great "lawyer joke" -- and for once the lawyer comes out on top! A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA (Federal Housing Authority) loan for a client. He was told the loan would be granted if he could... Sign in to see full entry.Tuesday, February 21, 2006Thanksgiving Pointers for the Low-Carb DieterIdeas, tips, and caveats to help low-carb dieters survive Thanksgiving (or any other special holiday) without crashing their diets. Suggestions are welcome (e-mail or add to the comments) Check your turkey carefully. Many turkeys sold in American markets are shot full of "dextrose solution" to help... Sign in to see full entry.Saturday, February 18, 2006Low-Carbing? Can't Give Up Ice Cream? Try This!Okay. You gave up potatoes. No problem. Eschewed the pasta. A cinch. Cut out the pastries and pies and cakes. Piece of... um... steak. But suddenly, without warning, it hits you. You want ice cream. Thick, creamy, rich, sensuous, and cold. But ice cream has absolute gobs of carbs. Sugars, fillers,... Sign in to see full entry.Friday, February 17, 2006Lower Carb LasagnaLove lasagna, but can't fit pasta into your low-carb lifestyle? Try this wonderful alternative! NOTE: It's not as low carb as you'd need for Atkins Induction phase... so go easy on the servings when you make this, and don't eat it until OWL at the earliest. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 med... Sign in to see full entry.Thursday, February 16, 2006A Lovely Low-Carb BreakfastElevate your scrambled eggs and sausage to a whole new level. Get a package of cocktail sausages and saute them in toasted sesame oil until they are nicely browned. Leave them in the skillet, and pour in a 12-ounce bottle of Guinness. Simmer until the Guinness turns into a gooey syrup --- but don't... Sign in to see full entry.Wednesday, February 15, 2006A Fantastic Recipe for ChickenDana Carpender has a cookbook out, entitled 500 Low-Carb Recipes. If you don't have this cookbook, get it! The recipe for "Heroin Wings" alone will more than repay the cost. These are baked chicken wings rolled in butter and a mixture of parmesan cheese, herbs, and spices. I am here to tell you,... Sign in to see full entry. |