The kitchen can be a scary place, a place of eerie missteps and hidden danger. That was the case on the evening of Friday March 30, 2007... where I became fodder for a Pyrex casserole dish.
Oh ok, I'll quit with the drama and hyperbole and just tell it how it was. The drama sets the scenario, but it really isn't as bad as my lead would have you believe.
Yesterday while making some (would be) scrumptious scalloped potatoes, the Pyrex dish I was cooking in exploded. Yep, it exploded, it blew up, it released energy as only an exothermic reaction can. And I don't mean it broke apart into a few large chunks of glass, nope, it literally exploded apart, covering the kitchen, dining room, and parts of the living room with all shapes and sizes of broken tempered glass. Quite literally, it was like a small bomb exploded in our apartment. There was water, potato sauce, glass, milk, and butter everywhere. It was a sight to see for sure.
Luckily, when this event unfolded, Emily was in the shower and Keegan was in another room. I too was turned with my back to the oven, which probably spared me of injury or at the very least being covered with all the "bomb ingredients". I don't know if I would have been injured if I'd been stirring the mix or even turned towards the oven, but I'm sure glad I was turned away.
I guess Pyrex shouldn't be used on a burner. I've used it on burners before, as have other people I know. My Mom doesn't use Pyrex on burners, and Google is split down the middle on people who do and those who do not. So, I don't know what the actual answers are... but I do know one thing:
I will never use Pyrex over direct heat ever again.
The cleanup took about an hour, and it was extremely tedious. From sweeping floors, vacuuming floors, cleaning counter tops, washing dishes, and throwing away dinner, it was an interesting experience.
We had to throw away the pork chops we were about to cook for fear that glass could be lodged into the meat...
The whole ordeal was actually a good pretext for ordering pizza!! Silver lining maybe, lol!?
So, the kitchen and dining rooms are spotless now.... and the Pyrex casserole dish is long long gone.
Another life learning experience.
Peace
AM Son
3.26.2007
Bad Film, Good Film, Good Film
Saw 3 movies over the weekend (yeah we had the urge to veg in front of the tv), with varying results.
The first, an utterly bad example of stupid humor:
Borat. Enough said, right? Well, I went into the flick knowing what type of crap to expect, but really was blown away by it's foolish preschool humor and lack of respect for those on the butt end of the jokes. It simply wasn't funny. Like I said, I didn't go in expecting to be wowed, but did wish to find some humor. In the end, it was a waste of my time... oh well. lol I'll give this crap a 3 out of 10
Next was a very surprisingly good movie:
Stranger Than Fiction. Very strong script with better than average performances from the main characters. I was pleased, it was an engaging story with just enough mystery and drama to keep me interested. Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Dustin Hoffman were terrific. Emma Thompson was also very good, but my personal opinion is that an old man would have suited the movie more aptly. Either way, a very good experience was had watching this movie. I'll give it a 7.5 out of 10
The last movie we watched was:
Idiocracy. Another very solid and surprising movie. Didn't know a thing about it until I heard on a tech news show about it being an American satire. It's a comedy drenched in satire about how this society is slowly (or not so slowly) becoming dumbed down and controlled by mega corporations and celebrity. All of it is not only plausible but also comical in its pure irreverent take on our culture. Obviously goofy and far fetched in some of its portrayals, but nonetheless it is scary and maybe even ominous in its portent...
I liked it, I'll give it 7 out of 10
Overall, it was a good movie weekend... with one throw away title from the mix. I'm sure some of you'll disagree about my Borat musings, but any of you who know me probably aren't surprised anyhow, haha!
Take this all with a grain of NaCl, as always.
Peace
AM Son
The first, an utterly bad example of stupid humor:
Borat. Enough said, right? Well, I went into the flick knowing what type of crap to expect, but really was blown away by it's foolish preschool humor and lack of respect for those on the butt end of the jokes. It simply wasn't funny. Like I said, I didn't go in expecting to be wowed, but did wish to find some humor. In the end, it was a waste of my time... oh well. lol I'll give this crap a 3 out of 10
Next was a very surprisingly good movie:
Stranger Than Fiction. Very strong script with better than average performances from the main characters. I was pleased, it was an engaging story with just enough mystery and drama to keep me interested. Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Dustin Hoffman were terrific. Emma Thompson was also very good, but my personal opinion is that an old man would have suited the movie more aptly. Either way, a very good experience was had watching this movie. I'll give it a 7.5 out of 10
The last movie we watched was:
Idiocracy. Another very solid and surprising movie. Didn't know a thing about it until I heard on a tech news show about it being an American satire. It's a comedy drenched in satire about how this society is slowly (or not so slowly) becoming dumbed down and controlled by mega corporations and celebrity. All of it is not only plausible but also comical in its pure irreverent take on our culture. Obviously goofy and far fetched in some of its portrayals, but nonetheless it is scary and maybe even ominous in its portent...
I liked it, I'll give it 7 out of 10
Overall, it was a good movie weekend... with one throw away title from the mix. I'm sure some of you'll disagree about my Borat musings, but any of you who know me probably aren't surprised anyhow, haha!
Take this all with a grain of NaCl, as always.
Peace
AM Son
3.24.2007
Go, Go Al, Go Al Gore!!
So, in case you've been living under sedimentary rock lately... here's what the Pres.. err ex-vice pres has been up to recently:
Mr. Gore's been making the rounds, and he recently stopped by that institution we like to call congress (actually, The House Energy and Science Committees) where he had an agenda to deliver and act upon. I say good for you Mr. Gore. First the movie, and now post-movie action- I like your method Sir.
Here are some links to peruse:
Watch Gore go to town on our "elected officials":
[youtube= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWMVPTZEAEQ]
If interested, check part 2 and part 3 at youtube.
The Nation offers praise and awe to the man!
Grist tells it it like it is, and should be. Hooraybeer action!
(Pay particular attention to the last paragraph; an eloquent and effective summarization of the current political landscape and why Gore may just be the man to spearhead change- real change.)
Grist at it again, with Gore's 10 legislative recommendations!
Al Gore's official site...
Enjoy. And may the new season of spring usher in political, moral, ethical, and functional change in the way we as a united people approach the climate and climate change. It's time to be objective and leave the emotion and political and religious hogwash behind us.
Peace
AM Son
Mr. Gore's been making the rounds, and he recently stopped by that institution we like to call congress (actually, The House Energy and Science Committees) where he had an agenda to deliver and act upon. I say good for you Mr. Gore. First the movie, and now post-movie action- I like your method Sir.
Here are some links to peruse:
Watch Gore go to town on our "elected officials":
[youtube= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWMVPTZEAEQ]
If interested, check part 2 and part 3 at youtube.
The Nation offers praise and awe to the man!
Grist tells it it like it is, and should be. Hooray
(Pay particular attention to the last paragraph; an eloquent and effective summarization of the current political landscape and why Gore may just be the man to spearhead change- real change.)
Grist at it again, with Gore's 10 legislative recommendations!
Al Gore's official site...
Enjoy. And may the new season of spring usher in political, moral, ethical, and functional change in the way we as a united people approach the climate and climate change. It's time to be objective and leave the emotion and political and religious hogwash behind us.
Peace
AM Son
3.23.2007
Music Is Life
Anyone who knows me is aware that music is an important part of my life. I couldn't even envision myself being with a woman who also wasn't into music. That is one reason why Em and I are so good together... one of many!
But music is more than just something to pass the time or make a moment joyous, it's life. It's something that can make or break a moment, it can provide incentive or push, it can bring me to emotion and pain, and it can take me away from where I don't want to be or even take me back down to earth.
Although cliche, music really is the "soundtrack to my life". Notice I didn't say that "insert song/ album/ artist name here" provided the soundtrack of my life. That's because my mood, tastes, influences, needs, and desires are always changing- they're dynamic just like my life.
In a strange sort of way, music is the one thing in life that never has and never will let me down. All literal translations aside (because taken literally, that statement seems awful and lonely), music is the one thing, be it hobby or desire, that cannot let me down. It's here for me, no matter my mood or predicament. Music is only a click of a mouse or a snap of a cd case away... it's never too far and always too close... it's loud enough but never too loud... it's tempting, it's unnerving.... it's kitschy and dated, but always pertinent... it's sublime and surreal... it's unexplainable and understanding... music, it's perfect.... music...
it's life!
For your viewing pleasure, I've added a last.fm widget to the sidebar of the blog!
Go check out what I'm listening to, and what else is on my aural pallette!
Last.fm is a sweet music community site... go look!
Peace
AM Son
But music is more than just something to pass the time or make a moment joyous, it's life. It's something that can make or break a moment, it can provide incentive or push, it can bring me to emotion and pain, and it can take me away from where I don't want to be or even take me back down to earth.
Although cliche, music really is the "soundtrack to my life". Notice I didn't say that "insert song/ album/ artist name here" provided the soundtrack of my life. That's because my mood, tastes, influences, needs, and desires are always changing- they're dynamic just like my life.
In a strange sort of way, music is the one thing in life that never has and never will let me down. All literal translations aside (because taken literally, that statement seems awful and lonely), music is the one thing, be it hobby or desire, that cannot let me down. It's here for me, no matter my mood or predicament. Music is only a click of a mouse or a snap of a cd case away... it's never too far and always too close... it's loud enough but never too loud... it's tempting, it's unnerving.... it's kitschy and dated, but always pertinent... it's sublime and surreal... it's unexplainable and understanding... music, it's perfect.... music...
it's life!
For your viewing pleasure, I've added a last.fm widget to the sidebar of the blog!
Go check out what I'm listening to, and what else is on my aural pallette!
Last.fm is a sweet music community site... go look!
Peace
AM Son
3.22.2007
Where it takes me...
As you may or may not have noticed, I like to write with "..."
It makes what I write, the concepts and ideas which I'm trying to convey, seemingly more conversational. To me, it offers more of a flow to the writing... more of an open ended storyline and method to understanding.
Weather or not those goals are actually met is quite another thing... but it's how I write, and most definitely it's not going to change... it's my style... it's my signature... it's my method!
Ok, now that I've rambled and become the non sequitur that I portray in my writing... I'll head off into another unspecified direction!
I've been lazy of late. Even though the barrier to entry for writing a blog entry has been significantly mitigated (zippy laptop is more portable and accessible than old desktop pc), I can't seem to get myself motivated or inspired to write anything remotely interesting.
So... until a topic of any worthiness strikes me from out of the blue, you'll have to find solace in checking my slowly increasing gamerscore!
Enjoy...
P.S. Spring is upon us, which means golf will be becoming my "big brother" for the next several months. This may mean more of the same nothingness that I've been posting lately... or maybe it could mean more inspiration or indignation... who knows... we'll see.
Peace
AM Son
It makes what I write, the concepts and ideas which I'm trying to convey, seemingly more conversational. To me, it offers more of a flow to the writing... more of an open ended storyline and method to understanding.
Weather or not those goals are actually met is quite another thing... but it's how I write, and most definitely it's not going to change... it's my style... it's my signature... it's my method!
Ok, now that I've rambled and become the non sequitur that I portray in my writing... I'll head off into another unspecified direction!
I've been lazy of late. Even though the barrier to entry for writing a blog entry has been significantly mitigated (zippy laptop is more portable and accessible than old desktop pc), I can't seem to get myself motivated or inspired to write anything remotely interesting.
So... until a topic of any worthiness strikes me from out of the blue, you'll have to find solace in checking my slowly increasing gamerscore!
Enjoy...
P.S. Spring is upon us, which means golf will be becoming my "big brother" for the next several months. This may mean more of the same nothingness that I've been posting lately... or maybe it could mean more inspiration or indignation... who knows... we'll see.
Peace
AM Son
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