An effort to improve my Pandora karma
My Pandora karma was terrible at work today. Nine opera songs in a row on my “Vienna Philharmonic” channel (6 were recitative!). Two Alvin and the Chipmunks songs on my “Bing Crosby Christmas” channel. Britney Spears came on my “Television on the Radio” channel. What sin against humanity did I commit to bring this hell upon myself? I’m posting these kickass covers in an attempt to move my Pandora karma in the right direction. I figure if even one new person discovers the brilliance that is Brad Mehldou and Imogen Heap, the world will be a better...
Read MoreSpates of Plates
For my birthday, Rami got me the sweetest vintage plate. Some of you may not think that a plate is the most romantic birthday gift, but let me tell you, I am over the moon about my plate. It is lovely, black and white, and I happen to know it cost a pretty penny at one of the swanky antique stores on South Congress here in Austin. I had seen it when we were out shopping with friends about a month before my birthday. I fawned all over it in the store. But I didn’t want to splurge on a plate– it just wasn’t practical, no matter how lovely the plate. Luckily, Rami made...
Read MoreBacon. Wrapped. Dates.
Today my mom’s going to teach us to make bacon wrapped dates! This recipe makes a dinner portion for four very naughty football fans, but it could feed eight to twelve guests at a cocktail party if it were paired with other hors d’ouevres and booze. First, gather the ingredients you need: 24 pitted dried dates, medjool if you’re feeling fancy 12 slices of bacon, applewood smoked if you’re feeling fancy stinky cheese crumbles. We used feta, but bleu cheese is good, too toothpicks. Don’t use cheap, splintery ones! salt & pepper Next, use a knife to cut your...
Read MoreDesk Peeves
10 ways to irritate me at my job. 1. Attack me with a drive by meeting that lasts 45 minutes. 2. “Did you get that email I sent you?” 3. “Are you the same Kathryn that did ___ for me last year?” 4. Talk with others at length about your children/pets/health outside my office door. 5. Call me to ask for another staff member’s phone number. 6. Herculanum. Comic Sans MS. Curlz. 7. Borrow or steal my good pens. 8. Interrupt the meeting that I’m having to borrow my good pens. 9. Ask me questions when I’m obviously walking towards the bathroom. 10. Talk to...
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