January 31, 2014

Don't really care about the game, but I always celebrate the Super Bowl, the real party that New Year's Eve should be. Getting wings, a four foot hero with tons of added stuff and I will make a Chili. Will root for Denver because their QB is Eli's brother.

January 30, 2014

Beer for the freezing temperatures is Sam Adams' Cold Snap.

January 29, 2014

This is my birthday week, turning 62. Won't retire, will continue to work and try to have little enjoyments here and there.

January 28, 2014

My youngest gets all his textbooks digitally downloaded onto his I-Pad. Useful for him, not as heavy and saves me a ton of money. Win-win all the way.

January 27, 2014

So, it is the week of my Birthday. Funny, the automated accounts that have my birthday are wishing me Happy Birthday. PC Richards gives me no interest for a year, Panera gives me a free dessert, Starbucks gives me a latte, restaurants are giving me free entrees and Chase sent me their regards. Hey Chase, how about some free money.

January 26, 2014

Busy week. Going out a bit, taking a day off and will tidy up the house a bit.

January 25, 2014

One load in, one to go. Above graphic is some sort of DJ music event.

January 24, 2013

 A person on the elevator said to me the other day: "Well, two months to Spring, and then two weeks later it will feel like Summer." The freeze we feel now is not proof that global warming is a myth.You must take in lots more data.

January 23, 2013

Boy do they stink, time for a shake-up. They are still in third place. How is that possible ?

January 22, 2014

It takes a lot to make me laugh but this guy cracks me up. Rob Ford for Mayor of NYC !

January 21, 2014

Another great coral sunrise. The calm before the storm. Supposed to be 8-10 inches. Think I will take the train back tonight.

January 20, 2014

The assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK Jr. were part of my youth and scared the hell out of me.

January 19, 2014

Today is usually the best football day, the Super Bowl is generally anti-climatic. The AFC and NFC championships bring out good, hard football. Time for chili dogs and things I haven't figured out yet.

January 18, 2014

 Laundry day, two loads.









Won again, $21.

January 17, 2014

Was down a little yesterday, did my usual 1.3 miles on a treadmill (every other day) and all was well again. Exercise has physical and mental benefits.

January 16, 2014

W-2s coming out soon. Have to buy my tax software. Going to get soaked this year after paying an incredible amount on taxes. Like getting hit twice.

January 15, 2014

Yeah ! Another $20 win.

January 14, 2014

Great game, Knicks now in eighth place.

January 13, 2014

Going to the Knick game tonight, hope they make it five in a row. Point guard Eric Bledsoe is out and the Suns have lost three of their last four outings. Later on in the week, a college game. After playing in an alumni game, this has become B-Ball week.

January 12, 2014

Championship Football, time for Chili. This time I made it with Pulled Pork. The Pork Loin was cooked using Chinese take-out condiments: hot mustard, glaze and soy sauce.

Chili:
1 pound Pork Loin, pulled
1 Pound Chuck Chop
1 tbs flour
1 Tablespoon Black pepper
2 Tablespoons Virgin Olive Oil
1 Red Pepper
1 Large Onion
1 tsp. Cumin
3 tsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
2 tsp. Cocoa
4 cloves garlic
1 cup beef broth
1 cup Red Wine
2 tsp. Lime Juice
2 tsp Lemon Juice
1 28 oz Marinara Sauce
1 (16 oz.) can Red Pinto Beans

In a large pot add the chopped garlic, onion ,  and pepper until soft. Add Sauce, broth, wine, Beer. Add cooked pulled pork, Chuck Chop, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover , cook until all is tender, about two hours. Serve with Dark Beer.

January 11, 2014

Sort of looks like my stuff. One load in, one to go.

January 10, 2014

Oh yeah ! The Knicks are back.

January 9, 2014

Bruce McCall's cover from the current New Yorker. I remember him from National Lampoon. He also has a book out now co-authored with David Letterman. I just renewed my subscription, and was able to give a gift subscription to my brother and his wife. I like the articles but I love the cartoons. The I-Pad version works well and includes audio and video.

January 8, 2014

So far the NY Knicks seem to have turned the corner. This year 3-1. Tomorrow night's game against the Heat will be telling.

January 7, 2014

Yikes , it is cold outside. With wind chill, it is below -10°. Thank God I found my 1984 Winter Olympics Ski cap. 1984 Olympics was held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Don't know why I still have the hat, just glad I do.

January 6, 2014

Yesterday was the feast of the Epiphany. I always thought it was January 6 but it sometimes falls on an early Sunday. I also know it as take down the Christmas Tree day. Will drop it off at a local Mulch-Fest.

January 5, 2014

 As I've said before, just trying to stay on an even keel.

Fig. to keep something in a steady and untroubled state. The manager cannot keep the firm on an even keel any longer. When the workers are unhappy, it is difficult to keep the factory on an even keel.

Keep an even keel: A nautical term for keeping a boat upright, not heeling over to either side. Today the expression is used when describing a persons emotions. To "keep an even keel" is to remain level headed or emotionally stable.

January 4, 2014

Tide Bleach Alternative is my detergent of choice. One load in, one to go.

January 3, 2014

Just found out TWC is sending me a $100 Visa card. A promotion based on my last upgrade which gave me more stuff at a cheaper monthly rate.

Snow Day ! My boys aren't in school today but my Grand-kids all have smiles. A Snow Day is unexpected and tons of fun. Almost makes me feel like a kid again.I still have to work but on days like this I am usually there by myself since most of the staff lives on Long Island. Don't know if I am driving or will be taking a train. I think I will drive.

January 2, 2014

Big storm coming. Channel one TWC says 3-5 inches everybody else says 6-12. Is this snow bias ? The local forecasters want to be wrong on the high end because if they are incorrect people are relieved. Channel one has traditionally been the most accurate recently.

Januart 1, 2014

Start the New Year right: Pancakes !