November, 2021 archive
Vaccine Nation, Dialectic Dept. 0
At the Orlando Sentinel, Jacob V. Stuart muses on the internal contradictions of Florida’s mandate against mandates. Here’s a bit (emphasis added):
What’s in a Name? 0
Thom points out that words matter.
The Card Has Been Dealt 0
Joe Patrice argues that the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse bodes ill for the rule of law.
The devolution continues.
The Climates They Are a-Changing 0
Science 2.0 looks at the data. It ain’t pretty.
More depressing data at the link.
If One Standard Is Good, Two Must Be Better 0
(Of course, it wasn’t Democrats, but Dr. Seuss’s own estate, which withdrew several old books from circula–oh, never mind.)
Via Juanita Jean.
CRT: Corrosive Racist Tactics 0
Writing at Above the Law, Chris Williams explains how the right-wing is using their made-up anguish oover “critical race theory” as a Trojan horse to fuel the culture war and recruit new adherents. Here’s a tiny bit of his piece:
Red and Black Bean Soup 0
This is a very simple, very tasty, very satisfying meal. We had this for supper last night. And we will be polishing it off tonight.
Ingredients:
1 regular-sized (15.5 oz.) can red kidney beans
1 regular-sized (15.5 oz.) can black beans
1 small (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic
1/2 large red onion
1 bell pepper (red or green)
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms (or 1 small can chopped mushrooms)
Herbs and spices to taste (I commonly use pepper, basil, and dill)
Procedure:
1. Slice celery crosswise and coarsely chop the other vegetables.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute vegetables in olive oil until the onions are wilted.
3. Add ground beef and sear until well broken up and browned.
4. Add remaining ingredients, including the liquor from the canned items, and the herbs and spices. (This makes a thick soup; if you want a thinner one, add a bit of water.)
5. Simmer for approximately one hour. Taste occasionally, adding additional spices as desired.
6. Serve with sour cream or plain yogurt topping (optional).
Makes approximately four servings.
All That Was Old Is New Again 0
In a century and a half, we have gone from children in the coal mines to children at the counters.
Here’s part of what the artist has to say; follow the link for the rest.
