April, 2020 archive
Tuna Souffle 0
This is based on Craig Claiborne’s recipe for salmon souffle in his New York Times Cookbook, 1961 edition. I frankly prefer tuna to salmon in this recipe. (Claiborne is my favorite cook book writer; I’m working on wearing out my third copy of this book and my copy of his New York Times International Cookbook is held together with library tape.)
Great Moments in Covidiocy 0
That other epidemic–the epidemic of stupid–continues to spread.
“But There’s No Other Explanation,” Reprise 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Robert Muller explores the attraction of conspiracy theories in times to trouble. Give it a look; it helps clarify why folks willingly fall for stuff that makes no sense whatsoever. Here’s a snippet:
One Thing Is Like the Other Thing 0
University of Alabama at Birmingham Professor James McClintock sees similarities between the United States’s (in)action on climate change and on COVID-19. A snippet; follow the link for the rest.
The “Right To Infect” 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Matthew J. Edlund muses on those who defend the right to infect.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another responsible gun owner (sic) cannot tell the difference between a small bird and a large human.
Pay Attention to the Men behind the Curtain 0
Thom examines who is behind the astro-turf “reopen America” protests by reviewing analyses of Google Analytics trackers on their websites.
The Fox Snake Oil Salesmen Walk Back the Snake Oil 0
In related news, Paul Krugman calls out the right-wing for its reliance on quacks and phonies. Here’s a bit:
The stupid.
It doesn’t just burn.
It kills.
