3 Random Thoughts for the Day

[deliriumdreams]

1. I become agitated when the internet goes out. Even more so when it goes out due to someone unplugging the modem and it takes me forever to think to check for power. (Actually I didn't think to check, I went to powercycle the modem and noticed

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[rkleemann]

1. I become agitated when the internet goes out. Even more so when it goes out due to someone unplugging the modem and it takes me forever to think to check for power. (Actually I didn't think to check, I went to powercycle the modem and noticed.)

Don't we all go a bit batty without some sort of connection to the world we want.

2. When someone tells me I should register to vote maybe responding with, "I was registered to vote before you were out of diapers" is probably considered a bit rude.

But no less funny!

3. $44 to fill my gas tank?! THIS is why we can't have nice things!

All hail the executive branch's connection to Big Oil. All hail the collapse of the housing market. All hail the collapse of the dollar. Clearly we've become stronger by becoming weaker...

4. It is impossible for me to buy only one thing at the Disney Store.

But they're evil! But they're soooo CUTE!

5. I had forgotten how much I love non-homogenized milk.
Non-homogenized, or non-pasturized? I've heard that raw milk tastes better because it hasn't been

[deliriumdreams]

I mean non-homogenized. I do prefer non-pasteurized but can't find it around here. Assuming you shake it up before pouring, non-homogenized milk has a stronger flavor and richer texture than homogenized.

I grew up drinking non-homogenized and non-pasteurized milk from a friend's farm, so homogenized/pasteurized milk tastes watery and bland to me. I'm interested to see what my kids think of the homogenized stuff.

And as long as we are on the topic, some studies are now saying that non-homogenized milk is also healthier and links homogenized milk to heart disease. But I haven't read any of them in enough depth to say if they are just propaganda.

[rkleemann]

I mean non-homogenized. I do prefer non-pasteurized but can't find it around here. Assuming you shake it up before pouring, non-homogenized milk has a stronger flavor and richer texture than homogenized.

I've seen raw milk at Whole Foods and Henry's (part of the Wild Oats franchise) out here, but I think California is one of the few states that allows raw-milk sales. I suspect out there if you wanted real raw milk, you'd have to talk to a farmer you trust.

I grew up drinking non-homogenized and non-pasteurized milk from a friend's farm, so homogenized/pasteurized milk tastes watery and bland to me. I'm interested to see what my kids think of the homogenized stuff.

OK, I'm going to have to give it a try. Or maybe I shouldn't, because I wouldn't want to go back.

bAnd as long as we are on the topic, some studies are now saying that non-homogenized milk is also healthier and links homogenized milk to heart disease. But I haven't read any of them in enough depth to say if they are just propaganda.

I've heard that too. I did a (very)

[deliriumdreams]

I definitely recommend trying it at least once. Unfortunately it is expensive enough here I can't afford to switch over completely, but it's a nice treat. Spooning a bit of the cream off the top for on fresh berries is really really good as well.

I will be reading up on it more as I have time. If there really is sound biochemistry behind anything I'll let you know. But as you pointed out, we really don't know as much about nutrition as we really should.