You crack me up! And multi-talented to say the least. Drunk Boggle, who woulda thought to even attempt it? I wonder if you would have slurred your words in writing as well.
If I don't really like Mojitos, can I experience a "Jones" instead one day?
Oh Man, that was the most entertainment I've had since cleaning out the diarrhea drenched highchair last week. I like my family nice and depressed too. Okay, maybe not, but I know what you mean. A toned-down version of my sister would be a pleasant surprise. I love that you love Dog the Bounty Hunter. I want you to know that it took me a long time to come out of the closet about that one. Sadly, I haven't seen it in a while...did you know he spent some time in jail for bringing someone over the border from Mexico after they broke bond? He's out now--making new episodes. The funny part is that I didn't know this...until ROB told me. Sounds like we might have another closet fan on our hands. :) I hope you're enjoying sleeping in your own bed again. When does your roomate move in?
Rob, though I appreciate your obvious investment in the characters here, please understand that no stick figure could ever convey the hotness of the SHB. However, if you care to meet me in Denver, we can stake out the Tattered Cover coffee shop for a glimpse.
Does Bodhi ever get bulls' penii to chew on? They smell horrendous. Do you think my dad was messing with me? I think they're really real.
Dan, I stopped because I didn't want to make Jen feel like she was cleaning up diarrhea today. However, that was before I learned of your devotion to my art. I'm flattered. Please accept my apology and enjoy episode III.
Let me say, for the record and without equivocation, that I adamantly oppose mint floaties. This plank of my platform is now, and will continue to be, unwavering. Ergo, your recipe does not seem like it will do me any good. Thanks very much though!!
Dan, for your delicate constitution, this fancypants mojito recipe includes a "strain" step.
Mojito 1/2 lime 1T simple syrup, or to taste 18 medium mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish 2 oz silver rum good-quality soda water (optional) confectioners sugar (optional)
Cut the lime-half into quarters, and muddle in a 16-oz glass along with 6 medium mint leaves and 1/4 ounce (1-1/2 tsp) simple syrup. Add crushed ice to one quarter of the way up the glass. Add 6 more mint leaves and another 1/4 ounce simple syrup; muddle again. Add crushed ice to a level about 2/3 up the glass, plus remaining 6 mint leaves (no simple syrup this round); muddle yet again. Add the rum and stir until the glass begins to frost. Adjust to taste, then strain the chilled mixture into an ice-filled 12-ounce highball or cooler glass. Top up with a splash of soda water, if desired. Garnish with a sprig of mint, dusted with confectioners sugar, if desired.
Aw, shucks. Maybe you all need some book recommendations to "norm" your definition of "genius"? In the meantime, I'll take the compliment graciously. Thank you (with curtsy).
Much as I'd love to keep making comics and reaping compliments, I foresee 2 obstacles: 1) eventually, I'll have TV again. 2) You can only do so many pictures of yourself reading literary theory inside a windowless dungeon "office," which is what my life promises to look like starting in a month or so.
No, I actually think the situation you are about to put yourself in is PERFECT for these comics. Oh, I can't wait to see stick figure representations of the characters you are about to meet. People who would subject themselves to dungeon time with a good 1,400 page lit theory (BTW, have literature in my house...how can it be a 'theory'?) have GOT to be crazy. You won't be the exception, of course, but since I love you, you'll be 'excentric'.
I really think despite all the reading headed your way, you'll be twiddling your thumbs...why not entertain your friends while twiddling? :) I think these are great--did you score the lamp?
Decimals and Roman Numerals: a delicious combination. I like that! Took me a minute to figure out what it was, but I like it! How would you write Pi in roman numerals?
This bothers me...please help: Is "ar" a meaningful prefix? Like does it mean "east" in some language, or "prettier," or something? I want Arkansas to mean something. "Long Kansas" or "Bumpy Kansas" would be fun.
How about we change Nebraska's name to "Urkansas" or "Uberkansas" and we can change Massachusetts' name to "Antikansas" and Oklahoma's name to "Subkansas." We could rename all the states in relation to Kansas. Gosh, I love prefixes. Ohio could be "Rekansas" and California could be "Neokansas," Rhode Island could be "Microkansas" and Texas "Megakansas" --wanders off muttering about prefixes and renaming states--
First of all, RI is microkansas. I used the exausting research technique of 'scrolling up' to uncover that burried nugget.
Second of all, what would it say about me if I only made Dan aware of the tickets so he would be nice to me? Connecting him with the Red Sox in hopes of seeing a behavioral change would reveal a much deeper psychological need within me, not him. If it were true.
As it is, I just wanted him to get a chance to see the Red Sox before they blew their divisinal lead. Twelve games up to seven games up in less than a month. Not a good trend.
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You crack me up! And multi-talented to say the least. Drunk Boggle, who woulda thought to even attempt it? I wonder if you would have slurred your words in writing as well.
If I don't really like Mojitos, can I experience a "Jones" instead one day?
Sure thing. Meet me in Denver in 2011. We'll drink Joneses while planning curriculum for the charter school. Deal?
Can life get any better than eating ice cream in bed while watching Dog The Bounty Hunter?*
Have you considered a career as a graphic novelist? This was awesome!
*I don't know because I've never seen the show... but I love ice cream in bed.
Why no picture of the SHB?
Oh Man, that was the most entertainment I've had since cleaning out the diarrhea drenched highchair last week. I like my family nice and depressed too. Okay, maybe not, but I know what you mean. A toned-down version of my sister would be a pleasant surprise. I love that you love Dog the Bounty Hunter. I want you to know that it took me a long time to come out of the closet about that one. Sadly, I haven't seen it in a while...did you know he spent some time in jail for bringing someone over the border from Mexico after they broke bond? He's out now--making new episodes. The funny part is that I didn't know this...until ROB told me. Sounds like we might have another closet fan on our hands. :) I hope you're enjoying sleeping in your own bed again. When does your roomate move in?
Where is Tuesday's edition of my new favorite comic strip?
Again...why no SHB? We get a Bull's penis, but no SHB? What's up with that?
Rob, though I appreciate your obvious investment in the characters here, please understand that no stick figure could ever convey the hotness of the SHB. However, if you care to meet me in Denver, we can stake out the Tattered Cover coffee shop for a glimpse.
Does Bodhi ever get bulls' penii to chew on? They smell horrendous. Do you think my dad was messing with me? I think they're really real.
Dan, I stopped because I didn't want to make Jen feel like she was cleaning up diarrhea today. However, that was before I learned of your devotion to my art. I'm flattered. Please accept my apology and enjoy episode III.
How did you not get all types of crushed mint leaf floaties when you smashed them with the lime juice?
crushed mint leaf floaties are part of the fun! Plus, if you drink it through a straw, you hardly get any of them in your mouth.
Let me say, for the record and without equivocation, that I adamantly oppose mint floaties. This plank of my platform is now, and will continue to be, unwavering. Ergo, your recipe does not seem like it will do me any good. Thanks very much though!!
Dan, for your delicate constitution, this fancypants mojito recipe includes a "strain" step.
Mojito
1/2 lime
1T simple syrup, or to taste
18 medium mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
2 oz silver rum
good-quality soda water (optional)
confectioners sugar (optional)
Cut the lime-half into quarters, and muddle in a 16-oz glass along with 6 medium mint leaves and 1/4 ounce (1-1/2 tsp) simple syrup. Add crushed ice to one quarter of the way up the glass. Add 6 more mint leaves and another 1/4 ounce simple syrup; muddle again. Add crushed ice to a level about 2/3 up the glass, plus remaining 6 mint leaves (no simple syrup this round); muddle yet again. Add the rum and stir until the glass begins to frost. Adjust to taste, then strain the chilled mixture into an ice-filled 12-ounce highball or cooler glass. Top up with a splash of soda water, if desired. Garnish with a sprig of mint, dusted with confectioners sugar, if desired.
That is what I'm saying. Where did you steal this from??
Dan, You couldn't have thought of 'straining" all by yourself? I thought you were a smart guy.
Personally, I think that Laura Jones is a literary genius. These things are brilliant. Can we get a commitment for one of these a week all year?
No joke, Rob. I have looked forward to these each day since they started. They make me laugh like crazy... and miss Laura even more than I already do.
Not just a literary genius, but also incredibly artistic.
Aw, shucks. Maybe you all need some book recommendations to "norm" your definition of "genius"? In the meantime, I'll take the compliment graciously. Thank you (with curtsy).
Much as I'd love to keep making comics and reaping compliments, I foresee 2 obstacles: 1) eventually, I'll have TV again. 2) You can only do so many pictures of yourself reading literary theory inside a windowless dungeon "office," which is what my life promises to look like starting in a month or so.
No, I actually think the situation you are about to put yourself in is PERFECT for these comics. Oh, I can't wait to see stick figure representations of the characters you are about to meet. People who would subject themselves to dungeon time with a good 1,400 page lit theory (BTW, have literature in my house...how can it be a 'theory'?) have GOT to be crazy. You won't be the exception, of course, but since I love you, you'll be 'excentric'.
I really think despite all the reading headed your way, you'll be twiddling your thumbs...why not entertain your friends while twiddling? :) I think these are great--did you score the lamp?
Wow. An extra episode? It's like George Lucas announcing Episode III.V!
Decimals and Roman Numerals: a delicious combination. I like that! Took me a minute to figure out what it was, but I like it! How would you write Pi in roman numerals?
This bothers me...please help:
Is "ar" a meaningful prefix? Like does it mean "east" in some language, or "prettier," or something? I want Arkansas to mean something. "Long Kansas" or "Bumpy Kansas" would be fun.
How about we change Nebraska's name to "Urkansas" or "Uberkansas" and we can change Massachusetts' name to "Antikansas" and Oklahoma's name to "Subkansas." We could rename all the states in relation to Kansas. Gosh, I love prefixes. Ohio could be "Rekansas" and California could be "Neokansas," Rhode Island could be "Microkansas" and Texas "Megakansas" --wanders off muttering about prefixes and renaming states--
Alaska would be Cryokansas? Wisconsin; Bovikansas? Connecticut; Oligkanas? Vermont; Canibikansas? I like this.
Pi would be pi, but to play along III.XIV
What the hell are you two babbling about?
If we aren't going to keep this blog to the same fifth-grade reading level that the Providence Journal uses, I don't know if I can keep up.
Are the enhancements in slides 38 and 41 done digitally or with Elmer's Paste?
Dan, behave yourself. Remember that Rob's the person who hooked you up with Red Sox tickets for Protokansas day.
Digitally. If you want to see the originals without digital alteration, call the Getty.
Since I received the tickets in the mail yesterday, what is the point of being nice moving forward? I've got what I need.
Wouldn't Deleware be Protokansas?
First of all, RI is microkansas. I used the exausting research technique of 'scrolling up' to uncover that burried nugget.
Second of all, what would it say about me if I only made Dan aware of the tickets so he would be nice to me? Connecting him with the Red Sox in hopes of seeing a behavioral change would reveal a much deeper psychological need within me, not him. If it were true.
As it is, I just wanted him to get a chance to see the Red Sox before they blew their divisinal lead. Twelve games up to seven games up in less than a month. Not a good trend.
Points taken, Rob and Dan.
Dan, I knew you'd get the hang of it.
Here are some more not by me. The goal is to cover all 50. Rob, will you make a spreadsheet or somfin'?
Hawaii - Hulakansas
Alaska - Froidkansas (harkening back to its French roots)
New Jersey - Aintkansas
Missouri - Nextakansas
Pennsylvania is donkomperustukansas (obviously from a Pennsylvanian who hasn't experienced the wonders of the Sunflower State).
Clearly we need something. You are not keeping track. Massachusetts is Antikansas and Alaska is Cryokansas. I'll work on this.
i'll be anxiously awaiting the spreadsheet. Your powers with excel never fail to delight and edify!
See how easy it is to be nice, Dan? Now you try it. Give someone a compliment.
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