Ironies with wise observations:
“If we lie to Congress, it’s a felony; if Congress lies to us, it’s just politics.”
“‘The Land of Opportunity'” is now “‘The Land of Handouts'”.
“The Government spends millions to house, care for and rehabilitate criminals but do nearly nothing for the victims or for our veterans.”
“The Government is unwilling to close our border with Mexico but have no problem protecting the 38th Parallel in Korea.”
We are in trouble, folks.
Edward Langley, Artist (1928-1995)
A fellow blogger points out there is something in common between drive-by’s and dirt roads…
What’s mainly wrong with society today is that too many Dirt Roads have been paved.
There’s not a problem in America today, crime, drugs, education, divorce, delinquency that wouldn’t be remedied, if we just had more Dirt Roads, because Dirt Roads give character.
People that live at the end of Dirt Roads learn early on that life is a bumpy ride.
That it can jar you right down to your teeth sometimes, but it’s worth it, if at the end is home…a loving spouse, happy kids and a dog.
We wouldn’t have near the trouble with our educational system if our kids got their exercise walking a Dirt Road with other kids, from whom they learn how to get along.
There was less crime in our streets before they were paved.
Criminals didn’t walk two dusty miles to rob or rape, if they knew they’d be welcomed by 5 barking…
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While Americans will have opposing views on President Reagan, I am proud to say I miss Uncle Ronnie…but not as much as Nancy.
My morning…with Chatter Master!
Sorry, Husband! You now have to share the Queen with her subjects…her LOYAL subjects.
What to expect when I turn the cover…!
My oldest daughter Robyn got married in a lovely outdoor wedding ceremony today in Newport Beach, CA…
Our rights.
The Bill of Rights stems from those natural rights…at least in my opinion. I ain’t a lawyer, thank goodness.
And if my schooling and failing memory are correct, this Bill of Rights sought out to protect us from our own newly created government. It sought out to call out these rights simply…and protect us from tyranny.
It put into simple language a guarantee of a number of personal freedoms, limit the government’s power in certain areas, and provide power to the states and the public.
The Bill of Rights cements our national culture, I feel.
Help me out here, smarter people than I.
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But can an American overrule this foundation, the Bill of Rights. Singly overrule this foundation?
Yes.
Its called an Executive Order. The President of the United States can act as a monarch in concept.
Tremendous power, yes?
But do we learn from our past mistakes?
A kind reminder: FDR signed an Executive Order in 1942.
Executive Order 9066. Notice, readers, it is not “We the people”. It is filled with “I”.
This Executive Order resulted in this somewhat familiar poster:
It stripped my father, uncle, aunt, and cousins completely of their rights.
Not just one right. All of their rights.
They were forced out of the West Coast and forced to live in concentration camps if they could not afford to move.
Their US Passports were confiscated. They were fingerprinted, photographed and assigned an inmate number. Man, woman or child…or baby.
All this happened with one signature. FDR’s.
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Some people say this Executive Order arose out of hysteria. Reaction to something that happened.
I just want to say I am against any Executive Order. Large or small in its magnitude. By definition, it serves to nullify the Bill of Rights.
One person – one signature – is not right.
Just wanted to get this off my chest.
Change.
I pondered about that today.
Change.
It is about change…as our president promised.
It is now:
Think about it.
Anyone up for a tea party?
Yes, I was a fan of Johnny Carson. Although I could never really watch his shows as they aired so late at night…
But he was a great practical joker. And this is my absolute favorite. Always fun to watch – and listen to – again.
Put aside the joke was played on Joan Rivers. But then again, she is what makes the joke so precious…and this was before she became the Queen of Plastic.
The last few seconds alone are worth the view!
How’s about a little change-up – like in spicy heat?
Mabo Dofu! Some call it Szechuan Tofu. Whatever, it is a warm, tasty treat for a cool night…or any meal!
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It really is quite simple to throw together. And you really don’t need a wok – a regular ol’ pot will do!
The key ingredients:
1/2 pound – ground pork
2 – 8 oz cartons of firm tofu (16 oz total) cut into the size of your big toe (If comparing, wash your toe first.)
2 – tbsp chili paste
1 or 2 – cloves garlic
For braising stock:
1 – cup chicken stock (I used to make my own but too lazy now – it does make a difference!)
3 – tbsp regular soy sauce
2 – tsp sugar
1/2 – tsp salt
Other ingredients:
Green onion
1 – tbsp sesame oil
1 – tsp “rayu” (chili oil)
Corn starch slurry
Ground white pepper to taste (not black pepper)
1. In hot 2 quart sauce pan, drizzle a little oil then brown ground pork over high heat.
2. When browned, quickly add the chili paste and crushed garlic then stir. Cook until pungent, no more 30 seconds.
3. Add braising sauce and carefully add cubed and drained tofu.
4. Stir gently then braise maybe ten five minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil and chili oil (to your liking) and ground white pepper. Stir in cornstarch slurry to desired thickness.
6. Top off with green onions and serve over rice, ramen or eat it by itself! Easy!
Enjoy!
Masako and Spam Musubi 