Who knew?

Dilbert isn't as consistently funny as it used to be. Still worth reading, I think, but I rarely laugh out loud.
Sunday's strip, however, nailed it. I had no idea that Scott Adams was such an astute observer of international commerce.

What I'm reading: Neil Gaiman, American Gods

(no subject)

"Congress has no idea what's in the U.S. tax code. They don't read the laws they pass because this would take valuable time away from their Congressional duties, such as drinking coffee with people who will give them money so they can get re-elected to Congress and continue to carry out their duties."

--Dave Barry

More baking geekery

I am so tired of the smoke alarm going off when I preheat the oven for baking. Yes, it's 500 degrees. For 45 minutes. I scraped off everything I could, what more do you want?
( baking rambling )

Take Me Out, Baby.

A broker just sent me an invitation to a Giants game. Specifically, a Saturday game.
In the bullpen box - which is a dugout in front of the front row between home plate and first base.

Against the Dodgers.

I let a full minute elapse so I could check my calendar before I confirmed.