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
Westchester County Exec Jenkins video report on 1st year in office
Thanks to MC for sending me the link to this. County Executive Ken Jenkins Releases Year in Review Video for 2025
Woke unleashed – Croton Rally Jan. 3rd
Croton on the Hudson, our home, sometimes referred to as Moscow on the Hudson. “Rally for Democracy.” Goal appears to be to “get” Congressman Mike Lawler – who is a moderate Republican.