Author Archives: Roger

Mystery Sighting

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Roger

This one took me about half an hour. I even dragged brush out of the woods to complete the scene. I’m not sure how successful I was, but I had fun doing it.

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Random Thoughts of a Would-Be Cook

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Roger

Would Bearnaise sauce really taste any different if I left out the tarragon and didn’t add the pepper and shallots cooked in bourbon? Is there a chance on earth that I’ll pour the butter and water into the eggs in … Continue reading →

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Pop-Tarts

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Roger

As a public service, I’ve tried every flavor of Pop-Tart in each of four ways: frozen, untoasted, lightly-toasted and almost burnt.  Here are my findings. Flavors I will buy Frosted Raspberry — best frozen Apple Strudel — surprisingly good no … Continue reading →

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Front End Loader

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Roger

I was driving my daughter to church on a Sunday evening when I noticed this front end loader parked in a mall lot. And I thought to myself, “why not?” The book is The Perfect Storm, by Sebastian Junger.

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It’s OK If You Burn Yourself

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Roger

Once in a while I find myself in a situation so unexpected and unusual that part of my brain keeps nagging, “Is this really happening?” That was the case early in the afternoon this past April 18. I was standing … Continue reading →

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