Minor Miner

So, it's been awhile since the last post.
Did you notice?
You didn't notice, did you?
It's been a little bit since you've been here, huh?
Well maybe you should read this a little more often then, buddy.
I hope you feel guilty.



On one of my earlier posts, I suggested that a harmonica part be inserted into "Casey Jones."


Now, it's on this website.
(You can verify it is mine because of the blog dates)

Hmm...

Zombie Hunters

If you haven't seen the Flash Delirium video, you should.

You should start a tradition or long-term experiment now.
Like right now I'm in the middle of a conversation with myself both forwards and backwards in time.

Goal: Listen to a band's entire discography in chronological order.
Goal: Become a human lie detector.
Goal: Make a music video for "Travel On".

Put a webcam on the back of your laptop, so it looks like the screen isn’t there.

In New Jersey, incest is tolerated if both people are at least 18 years old.

Someone who is not prejudiced can see all of the possibilities.

"Catholic" comes from the Greek word "katholikos", meaning "universal".

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are."

Are You Also Frightened?

Light Art





QOTW

"I have sex without condoms."

Less Important Quotes

"[I'm a] vigilant defender of the theory of gravity."

"War does not determine who is right... only who is left."

Songs To Listen To

"Two Weeks" by Grizzly Bear
"Movin' Out" by Billy Joel
"Stillness is the Move" by The Dirty Projectors
"Flash Delirium" by MGMT
"Love Like A Sunset (Parts I and II)" by Phoenix

Is That Kevin??



Ideas

Incorporate a harmonica solo into "Casey Jones" by The Grateful Dead.

Create a software where you can highlight any word and right-click to find the definition, origin, etc.

Convince New Jersey to add more official state insignia. I even have some suggestions:
........ Sport: Curling
........ Crustacean: Barnacle
........ Reptile: Red-footed tortoise
........ Instrument: Didgeridoo

To Do List

Read: "Finnegan's Wake" by Joyce, "What is Life?" by Schrodinger, anything by Vonnegut

Watch: "Trainspotting," "Waking Life," "The Holy Mountain," "This Film is Not Yet Rated"

Listen: "Easy Beat" by Dr. Dog, "Congratulations" by MGMT, "Brothers" by The Black Keys

Make an acapella cover of "For the Longest Time"

Remix "Everybody Plays the Fool"

Schedule a lunch with the president of UMD (before it's too late)

Home Sweet Home

Some Celebrities Who Will Not Live Much Longer (a la George Carlin):

-Bob Barker (86)
-Betty White (88)
-Jack Lalanne (95)
-Dick Clark (80)
-Regis Philbin (78)
-Hugh Hefner (83)
-Jimmy Carter (85)*
-Shirley Temple (82)
-Sean Connery (79; multiple James Bond marathons will be on TV when this happens)

And A Couple Photos Edited:




I hope to be quaint and historic myself one day, like Ben Franklin.

*Thanks Eytan

Some new photos are up.


FLiCKr

I'll edit some of them soon.

Quality Children's Television

For UMD Students

Read "Why Can't the Universe Be Eternal"
(The use of Occam's Razor makes me laugh)

"I was in a drop d metal band we called 'Requiem'."

Almond Butter Blossoms

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. finely ground almonds
48 to 60 milk chocolate kisses with almonds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and almond butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. Beat in whole wheat flour and as much of the all-purpose flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour.

In a shallow dish combine 3 tablespoons sugar and ground almonds. Shape dough in 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar mixture to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm and tops are cracked. Remove from oven; immediately press a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie. Transfer to wire rack. Cool. Makes 48 to 60 cookies.