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2010 

I recently received an eflyer with a subject line of "ultimate bachelor pad", which got me to thinking if this would be considered a violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act?  Would this be considered discrimination against women, and or familial status?  I think it could be considered crossing ...
04/29/2010
While nothing beats the taste of smoked pit barbecue, the following recipe works well if you do not own a pit.  1 3-4 pound trimmed brisket 2 teaspoons of salt divided 2 cloves garlic pressed 1 10 oz can beef broth 1 cup ketchup ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons A1 steak sa...
04/29/2010
While nothing beats the taste of smoked pit barbecue, the following recipe works well if you do not own a pit.  1 3-4 pound trimmed brisket 2 teaspoons of salt divided 2 cloves garlic pressed 1 10 oz can beef broth 1 cup ketchup ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons A1 steak sa...
04/29/2010
Never take life seriously...nobody gets out alive anyway.   This should be sent only to those whose level of maturity qualifies them to relate to it...1978: Long hair 2009: Longing for hair 1978: KEG 2009: EKG 1978 : Acid rock 2009: Acid reflux 1978: Moving to California because it's cool 2009: M...
04/23/2010
In the Dallas Morning News I like to read who is celebrating a birthday on this date.  Which got me to thinking how old were some people when they died.   Here is a list I came up with.   So do only the good die young?     Shakespeare 52 Anne Hathaway 67 Henry VIII 56 Queen Victoria 82 FDR 63 Gen...
04/23/2010
Rocky Patel will be visiting us at Havana Jim Cigars on Thursday April 22, 2010 from 11a - 12p. Do not miss your chance to come hang with Rocky and enjoy some amazing cigars.  To salute Rocky's visit they will be offering 10% off all purchases of Rocky Patel all day Thursday. Locker and Platinum ...
04/20/2010
Don't you love it when you call a business and the recorded message starts by telling you to listen carefully as the menu options have changed.  Do you think they really have changed.  The latest podcast from The Texas Association of REALTORS®,  has a couple of neat sites to help you get past the...
04/20/2010
Last Friday we decided to have lunch at The Angry Dog in the Deep Ellum section of East Dallas. Only about one mile from our home we just don't think about going there that often, but we were hungry for a good burger, and The Angry Dog is one of the best in Dallas.  After lunch Sharon said we sho...
04/19/2010
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This is an easy, quick salad, and store bought rotisserie chicken works well in this dish.  1 ½ tablespoons pickled ginger slices 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ cup peanut or olive oil 2 drops red chile oil 1 -2 cups shredded chic...
04/19/2010
With spring and summer upon us here is a great soup.  1 tablespoon olive oil ½ onion chopped 1 carrot, chopped ½ sweet red or green pepper chopped 1 jalapeno remove vein and seeds and chop 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger 2 cloves garlic minced 3 cups tomato juice 2 cups stock 2/3 cups frozen co...
04/17/2010