The (only?) debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was Tuesday night. I decided I couldn’t live-blog it because I didn’t know whether I would watch it all, but it turns out I did. Being the knownest of known quantities, Trump had much less to lose going in than Harris did. Had she come out … Read more
When I remember my younger self, I miss my hairline. I miss my waistline. I miss being able to function on four hours’ sleep nightly for days on end. I miss nothing hurting ever. But none of that makes me feel old. I feel old when I notice the culture passing me by. Here are … Read more
I mentioned that I’m enjoying Salt Smokehouse. Lea and I went yesterday and I had these barbecue wonton nachos. I love this restaurant. Alas, at my previous visit, they had implemented a 3% surcharge for credit card purchases. I don’t like credit card surcharges. I think they’re a finger in the customer’s eye. And, as … Read more
(No spoilers.) Dad, Mia, Aaron, and I took in Alien: Romulus last night. Set between Alien and Aliens, it’s the first new entry in the series since 2017’s Alien: Covenant. (Don’t you have to see a new Alien movie on the big screen? Of course you do.) BLUF: I liked it. The storytelling is engaging, … Read more
I had lunch with my good friend Stephenie yesterday. It embarrasses her when I say nice things about her, so I won’t get too carried away. But I will say that I value her insight and deeply appreciate the candor we share. She and I are walking a lot of the same lines right now. … Read more
I last voted for a major-party candidate for President of the United States in 2012, when I did so for Mitt Romney. In 2016 and 2020, I could not vote for Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, or Joe Biden, so I voted Libertarian. But you know what? Even though over the years I have considered Trump … Read more
For me, the gold standard for hot potato chips is the old Golden Flake Hot variety. They were warm enough to be interesting, and surprisingly sweet (indeed, they had a ton of sugar in them). I associate them with Cub Scouts at the old Golden Springs Community Center, or maybe a snack stash for when … Read more
This week’s ninth- or tenth-greatest outrage in Western civilization, best I can tell from my feeds, is that Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings donated $7 million to a super PAC supporting the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris. If you are among the outraged, I have a recommendation for you in the interest of increasing … Read more
Fresh, home-grown habaneros have a marvelous, fruity fire about them that enhances all kinds of dishes. A few days ago I got the idea for habanero meatballs and started working out what I would put in them. (I was determined not to modify an existing recipe. I wanted to go on completely on my own.) … Read more
I was beginning to feel targeted. I’ve lost several favorite restaurants over the past few years (and by favorite, I mean places I generally ate no less often than biweekly). So I was delighted earlier this year to discover Fusion BBQ in Lincoln Mill on Meridian Street in Huntsville. With an undeniable foodie’s menu, reasonable … Read more