Vodka, One the world’s most popular spirits, goes way back. It is said that as early as the Middle Ages, Vodka has been enjoyed “neat” (straight up). Vodka also has a long history of use as medicine, having been sold by druggists to cure everything from infertility to colic and the plague. While some of those … Continue reading Odd (stupid) Uses for Vodka
Author: Katybeth
I Got It! Did You?
Est-I Got It While Fall de-cluttering, I happened upon my old est notebooks. I’m not a saver and could not believe the notebook had made the “move cut” over the years. I also wondered why I didn’t remember this box of old est musings. Odd. “I Got It” in 1980, in a Hilton ballroom in … Continue reading I Got It! Did You?
Parenting for an Audience
Cole and I ate breakfast out this morning. He ordered an apple pancake which takes 30 minutes to make. I sipped my hot chocolate, he sipped his coffee, and it was clear there was not much to talk about. He pulled out his iPhone to show me some stop motion videos he had made and … Continue reading Parenting for an Audience
Pit Proud:The History Of The Pit Bull
Another great video from Dog Files, Kenn Bell. Pit Proud, will educate you, soften your heart, and open your mind. It will help you understand why breed bans are never the answer. Blame the deed not the breed; promote responsible dog ownership and punish irresponsible dog ownership. Most importantly spend time, energy and money educating … Continue reading Pit Proud:The History Of The Pit Bull
Twinkie Explosion~Part 3
Will a Twinkie explode with its plastic wrapper left on? Twinkie Explosion #3: Isabel Liss suggested we leave the Twinkie in the wrapper We left the Twinkie in the plastic wrapper. This experiment was done twice once for the suggest 45 seconds and once for 1 1/2 minutes. In response to PETT-People for Ethical Treatment … Continue reading Twinkie Explosion~Part 3
Twinkie Explosion Part 2
Twinkies: A Big Delight in Every Bite
Twinkies! Can we talk? I’m eating a Twinkie. Really. Why? Because I had a craving for a Twinkie. I haven’t eaten a Twinkie in years and when I saw a box on the grocery shelf, I thought, “I must have that Twinkie.” So bought it, I’m eating it, and it’s good. Kind of good. In … Continue reading Twinkies: A Big Delight in Every Bite
Odd but Cool Video’s!
Irish Hand Dancing, A Twist on Break Dancing, Parkour, Ninja Women and last but by no means least a Walrus Doing Sit-Ups. It's true, it is all about finding the right exercise program! Really! Forget what you think you know about Irish Dancing (Michael Flatley and curly-haired wigs), and check the Irish Dance stylings of … Continue reading Odd but Cool Video’s!
Cow Tipping In Topeka
This past weekend I made a trip to Topeka, Kansas. As I left the Kansas City airport, I noticed a lot of gift shops carrying t-shirts and hoodies that read, “Nothing Tips Like a Cow.” Really? Honest to God, I had never, ever considered tipping a cow. My friends on Facebook were somewhat useful when … Continue reading Cow Tipping In Topeka
A Dog Breed For Everyone!
Cole and I keep a list of the different breeds of dogs that have camped with us over the years. Last night we updated our book and reminisced about some of our odder Happy Campers. Sybil was our first and only Xoloitzcuintli. Her family moved to Portland, Oregon and we were sad to see Sybil … Continue reading A Dog Breed For Everyone!