At least some Venezuelans are happy
As former strongman Maduro and his wife take a cruise to NYC. Video from Caracas.
Short feature: “Losing Heat Through Our Heads” – six paragraphs
Another urban legend kaput! Best advice – “If your head is cold put a hat on.” According to The Guardian, the origin of the “losing heat through your head” myth is a “vaguely scientific” experiment conducted the U.S. military in the 1950s, where subjects were dressed in cold weather survival suits designed to keep them … Read more
Friday cocktail – the Aviation
Other variations but this is the basic one. Tasty with the many variations. The two liqueurs are readily available.
King Charles Christmas speech
This is annual as the Monarch speaks briefly. As his mother Queen Elizabeth did, he speaks a great deal about Faith. When he met with Pope Leo in the Vatican a few months ago they prayed together. The king is the head of the (Anglican) Church of England and it’s the first time in five … Read more
Entering a New Year – I’m 40 in a row on wordle
Pursuing my best streak of 77!
New Year’s Eve Cocktail – the (Celebration) Sidecar
I posted the Sidecar back in September, 2024 and the guy here is doing the classic Sidecar. BUT below is Brigid’s recipe for the delicious Celebration Sidecar. Farandaville – Brigid recipe 2 oz. cognac (VS level is fine; no need for the expensive VSOP) 3/8 to 1/2 oz. Orange liqueur. 3/8 to 1/2 oz Cherry … Read more
WSJ: “Does Even Mamdani Know his Ideas won’t Work?”
Mamdani’s ideas are so loony – free childcare, free buses, government grocery stores, low cost housing by his say so, legal prostitution (not free though), that nothing is going to get done … but he’s unlikely to further damage the city – except for the antisemitism. He’ll probably be mayor for eight years – unless … Read more