http://stormofthoughts.com/blog Life does not consist mainly - or even largely - of facts and happenings. It consists mainly of the storm of thoughts that is forever blowing through one's head. - Mark Twain Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:30:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=430 I know that some people occasionally look at my blog. I, however, do not. Which is why I haven't been bothered by that Christmas picture that would have been staring me in the face if I had happened to click over here once or twice in the last, oh, two ... http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=428 As they say (or, rather, sing) in our favorite Broadway musical and holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol: "Gather and sing of this glorious thing known as Christmas together. Share in the joy of the season and ring in the new. Even the poorest are rich in love, and love is so ... http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=426 Courtesy of Irene and two of the cutest labs around. http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=422 I know, I'm behind. I've been on a blogging break. I've received plenty of well-meaning criticism from some of my most persistent friends and family. (Hi, Dad and Irene.) But I will be around, don't worry. I made some changes to my job situation. And some changes to my living situation. Hey, ... http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=419 (click to enlarge) 24 long, brief, challenging, fun, happy, sad, wonderful, exciting, surprising years. http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=413 I've mentioned it before, but I once used a very scientific method (cards that came from a somewhat related game) to decide what, out of everything, was my favorite thing. The result? Birthdays. (Holidays were a close runner up.) And I was not surprised. I could have unscientifically deduced the ... http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=408 I recently came across this passage from Through the Looking Glass: "I mean, what is an un-birthday present?" "A present given when it isn't your birthday, of course." Alice considered a little. `I like birthday presents best,' she said at last. "You don't know what you're talking about!" cried Humpty Dumpty. "How many ... http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=406 This recipe is known as Piñon, a Cuban-style recipe we've been making for a long time. If you haven't eaten anything like it before, the ingredients sound a little strange - but together, they're delicious. Trust me! Beef and Plantain Pie Filling: 1 medium onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 small ... http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=404 Okay, a few words: Every year, MIT's glass blowing lab has a pumpkin patch in the fall. In Cambridge, near the lab, the artists showcase and sell a beautiful new crop of colorful, hand-blown pumpkins. I don't remember when or why we first discovered it - we must have been ... http://stormofthoughts.com/blog/?p=402