Vegan “Trashcan” Gumbo

This is a “trashcan” or “dump” recipe that can be made completely from not-very-perishible[1] ingredients. These are great for cold or rainy days when you just don’t want to leave the house. Even if you haven’t been to the store, you might have these on hand.[2] The beauty is that if you have a little […]

How the Internet Works

You aren’t anonymous on the Internet. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever used Google or facebook. If you comment on my blog, I can see what city you are in. I even have a vague-to-accurate address (depending upon several things). If you ask me for help with something and then […]

Sportsmanship

I expect–nay demand–good sportsmanship from college and professional athletes and their fans. It is NOT acceptable that a Miami player punched a North Carolina player in the groin this year. It is NOT acceptable that Aggies vandalized the UT campus over the weekend. It is NOT acceptable that Tech vandalized Aggie buses earlier this year. […]

Stock Photography

We’re wrapping up a fabulous burger supper and talking about what to do on Friday/Saturday nights of our football-filled weekend. L (after stumbling onto some “today in Austin site”, scoffing at their generic look): “Argh! They use effin’ stock photography.” E: “Livestock? Cows?” Sadtrombone.com