I just filled out our first Virginia sales and use tax form for the month of August,....
it made my brain hurt.
At least it only has to be done once a month.

I was bored this weekend and did some updatin' to my Myspace page. Check it out if you so desire.

MYSPACE

Damn, I'm craving sushi all of the sudden.

Today is the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, the bloodiest day for the Australians in Vietnam.

The Battle of Long Tan

Thats right, the Australians fought in Vietnam along side the U.S., as well as contingents from New Zealand, Thailand, The Phillipines and Korea.

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I love the rain.

So the other night bookishgal and I went and got some Vietnamese before we went shopping for groceries. Sitting at the bar in the restaurant was a middle aged Vietnamese woman who I believe is one of the owners. She sat there and kept a close eye on the patrons and waiters. The look on her face reminded me of the Madame Nhu, the Dragon Lady of South ( Read more... )

The best part of a cinnamon roll is the center. The thin spiral of dough encrusted with it's sugary goodness. I always eat around the outside and save the center for last.
Why can't life be like that. Nothing but sweet centers. An enjoyable path leading to an ultimate goal.

I really despise "Fusion Cuisine". You know, those places that mix various types of food to create a new pile of crap. If I want Indian, I go to an Indian place, If I want Japanese/Sushi I go to a Japanese place, if I want Tex Mex I go to Tex Mex place etc. etc. These "Fusion" places try so hard to make something different that it just comes out ( Read more... )

Most people envy the young. Youthfulness, with all its energy, its boundless wonder. I have no envy for the young, in fact I feel sorry for them. The world that they will inherit is turning into an overcrowded cesspool ( Read more... )