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I've noticed that too. I'm glad to see that visitors to the US are realizing that the political atmosphere doesn't affect the hospitality we are capable of extending. I never thought I'd live to see the day when bars in Boston ran out of Sam Adams lol. Those boys in kilts can knock 'em back!

Happy Thursday everyone. I'm loving all the reaction videos on Social Media right now of the Europeons coming over to the USA for the World Cup. It's fun watching someone have a life changing experience, eating Biscuits and Gravy at Waffle House.

Enjoy writing. Sometimes, you just have to write what you need to write. It's better out than in... who said that? LOL “Everyone has a right to peaceful coexistence, the basic personal freedoms, the alleviation of suffering, and the opportunity to lead a productive life.” —Jimmy Carter (born 1924) 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize winner

I just hope the drunken idiots behave themselves. Interestingly, in rugby there is no separating the rival fans. People chat and laugh with other nationals. I went once to England v USA and the banter was fantastic. just started anthology piece; the creative juices seem to be flowing in a v sad direction…

Happy Thursday...i get to go to the dentist. Dental office called! My dentist is very sick and won't be in today...i get to go next week at 11:20am on Wednesday. @Gary L England won, it was a pretty good game. I enjoyed the Portugal- DR Congo game ... Portugal didn't enjoy it so much because they drew with DR Congo...as evidenced by their behaviour near the end. I'm not a fan of Ronaldo, time for him to retire (without a World Cup win). In any case, time for me to get a move on. Don't want to be late. (yes, yes i really do..lol) So, the dog is here for part of the day and then we have him tomorrow and overnight so his owner can go out and party. It's rather grey and there was the loudest thunder last night. It woke up everyone from what i've heard but it was odd and didn't sound like thunder it was more like a bomb or explosion of some sort. Doggo didn't like that much i was told. Anyway... have a good day. I've got a lil backpack to finish and maybe i can get some writing in.

Cumin Lamb Chow Mein (Serves 3–4) Ingredients For the lamb 1 lb ground lamb 2 Tbsp whole cumin seeds 1 tsp whole fennel seeds ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1–1½ inches ginger, finely minced Vegetables 1 red bell pepper, julienned. 3–5 baby bok choy, stems and leaves separated, stems sliced and leaves roughly chopped. 3 scallions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated. Optional: 1 small onion, thinly sliced. Sauce 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1½ Tbsp Chinkiang vinegar 1–2 Tbsp chili oil or chili crisp oil 1 tsp sugar or honey 3–4 Tbsp reserved noodle cooking water Noodles 12–16 oz fresh chow mein noodles, fresh wheat noodles, or knife-cut noodles. To finish 1–2 Tbsp chili crisp Extra scallion greens Method 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles until just tender but still slightly firm. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain. Toss the noodles with a teaspoon of oil if they'll be sitting for more than a few minutes. 2. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, chili oil, sugar, and 3 tablespoons of the noodle water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. 3. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon oil. Add the cumin and fennel seeds and stir-fry for 15–20 seconds, just until fragrant. 4. Add the ground lamb. Break it up and cook until deeply browned and slightly crisp in places, about 6–8 minutes. Let some of the moisture cook off so the lamb develops good color. 5. Add the cinnamon, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. 6. Add the onion (if using), bell pepper, bok choy stems, and the white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still retain some crunch. 7. Add the drained noodles. Toss well to distribute the lamb and vegetables. Let the noodles sit against the hot pan for 30–60 seconds at a time between tosses so they pick up a little browning. 8. Pour in the sauce and toss continuously until everything is evenly coated. If the noodles seem dry, add another tablespoon or two of noodle water. 9. Add the bok choy leaves and most of the scallion greens. Toss for 30–60 seconds, just until the leaves wilt. 10. Taste and adjust: More soy sauce for saltiness More vinegar for brightness More chili oil for heat A splash of noodle water if it needs loosening 11. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with the remaining scallion greens and a spoonful of chili crisp. Notes * Fresh noodles are ideal, but dried chow mein, lo mein, ramen, or even thick spaghetti will work. * If you enjoy the distinctive cumin-lamb flavors common in northwestern Chinese cooking, add ½ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns along with the cinnamon. * The dish should be fairly dry and glossy rather than swimming in sauce—the noodles should absorb most of it.

Insurance is going to give me an aneurism! Their latest? When they fixed their billing screw up last month, they decided the best way to do so was to wipe us from their computer and start from scratch. So.....of course the various bills from May were denied as " you are brand new customers, coverage effective 6/1". Ok, so I have no coverage before 6/1? I expect a full refund of all premiums. Now, now. We can fix this she says. 3 transfers and about an hour later I am told it's a coordination of benefits issue, transfer to the right department this time. They actually transferred to the HR department of the company hubby retired from. She starts the convo by saying "First off, let me extend my condolences on the passing of your husband" The idiots at the health care company sent me to the "report a death" number. Yes, HR has a dedicated extention for that.

Well, England are leading, incredible, Texan pubs running dry, predictable. I’ve gone to bed… yawn.

This reminded me. It's trash day... I'd be in trouble if I forgot to take out the cans, so thanks, tim! Happy Wednesday to you, too.

I was all happy because I thought I had Friday off for that Juneteenth holiday. Lo and behold I am working. ☹️ But at least I get to leave 2 hours early. Its been quite the week and we're only halfway through. Hope everyone is having a decent week, if not, feel free to join me in powering through!

Happy Wednesday to you as well, tim. xoxo

Happy Wednesday.

“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” —Peter Marshall (1902-1949) Former Chaplain of the United States Senate This seems to have been forgotten by, oh, EVERYONE! It's very breezy and i'd say cold. We needed blankets on the bed last night and today i have socks on and clothes. LOL Have a good Monday.

I took it as terminology unknown to me, but now that you mention it, “keg” sounds about right. Then again, maybe it is terminology unknown…

What on earth is an empty leg? Wait, is he a barkeep? Did you mean empty keg? I gotta stop reading this stuff before I am fully caffinated!

If there was a zombie apocalypse, Boston would fall quickly as the priority would be drinking all the beer. Everyone would be too wasted to escape the zombies. Then there would be drunk zombies everywhere. Nows there's a visual 🤣🍻

Idk lol. He did say "We’re one wave of Scots away from running out of half our beers" He's pulled out 25 empty kegs tonight, normal Saturday night with a Sox game is like 8

Hope he likes bagpipes!

Scots vs Bostonians....I may need to take a drive. That's gotta be worth the price of admission. Good luck Scotties, those Boston boys can drink like fish.

You forgot the "meep, meep!"

Get a Roadrunner the coyote will keep f-ing himself up trying to catch it and will ignore your dog (seriously good luck we have the same problem where I live)

Yes. And most of Boston passed a "bars open until 3am" rule just for the summer.

It wasn't a bad day weather wise. Got kinda warm at 5pm.. It's a little cooler now. We didn't put the air on today, but the fans are working hard. Let's hope continues to behave for a little while longer.

Michael read they drank all the booze on the plane and are now working on pubs and restaurants in the city.. lol