So. Back in the day, I was in a sorority. (I know you're judging. Go right ahead.) Today I got the latest newsletter from them, and it contains this lol-worthy promise:Next semester, we will work hard to make our current apparel available to Delta Alums. This semester, we ordered yoga pants, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and cardigans. Next semester we ( Read more... )

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Filling

4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 large eggs
1 15-ounce* can pure pumpkin (*my can was over 20 ounces; I used most but not all of it)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

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Supper tonight was a comedy of errors. It was supposed to be turkey burgers, and I had two good recipes to work between. But the ground turkey had been frozen and wasn't quite thawed, and then when it had thawed, it was moister than it ought to have been. I won't go through the whole story, but it was clear that the mixture was not going to make ( Read more... )

I'm unreasonably fond of David Mitchell. It's his good sense. And his persona's unabashed lack of self-esteem. And his love of words.

Consider the following exhibits from his 'David Mitchell's Soap Box' series:

* on personal debts
* on climate change
* on people who order ridiculous things in pubs and make everyone else wait
* on stupid myths ( ( Read more... )

Alternity is reaching the climax of its Year Two plot. If you are a Potter fan and are interested in reading a journal-style rpg that's retelling the full seven-year story in a twisty, through-the-looking-glass universe in which Voldemort survived and came to power (as the UK's Lord Protector), now would be a great time to take up reading. Or to ( Read more... )

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Are any of you familiar with Brazilian music? (At least, it's my guess that it's Brazilian.) I'd really like to know the name of the singer/group that wafts off the page of this website for London's Sushinho restaurant.

My great and undying affection to anyone who can solve the mystery for me!

Oh, poetry month, I fail you!¿Qué es la vida? Un frenesí.

¿Qué es la vida? Una ilusión,

una sombra, una ficción,

y el mayor bien es pequeño;

que toda la vida es sueño,

y los sueños, sueños son.
     ~Pedro Calderón de la Barca

I need to collect quotes about education (what it's good for, y'know) and reading (its pleasures) and thinking (why do it).

So can you help a girl out? Got any favorites in these categories?

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