Povey Prattle

 

  I went on line the other day to search for vendors of Pink Flamingo Garden Ornaments.  I thought that a couple of then on my front lawn would enhance the neighbourhood I tried both Google and Yahoo and was presented with the following leads: Ten best Pink Flamingo dealers in Sarasota; twenty best Pink Flamingo retailers; fifteen best mail order Pink Flamingo sources. I made up the story of wanting Pink Flamingos, but you know how search engines go  -  aargh. In truth I was searching for a window cleaner a couple of weeks ago  and had to wade through the many "best" lists  (including one, I kid you not, which proffered  the thirty best,  which must be every window  cleaner in the City.   Away from the lists I found a window cleaner who promised to come last Wednesday.  It rained all Wednesday morning, and again on Thursday, so I was not surprised that he was a no show. He has not called to re-schedule. I foolishly neglected...

What you have to do when a wee lump on your head is snipped, and sent away for biopsy; but the wee (quarter size) band aid/plaster which was applied at the Doctor's Office is not good enough to staunch the blood flow.   You bandage the place again with gauze, and two jumbo sized  band aids/plasters. Then you think "despite my precautions it is likely that my pillow will be soaked in blood overnight". You remember that you have a shower cap; left over from the visits of one or other of your sisters. You wear the cap as a new fashion statement for ageing males. Do you think that it will catch on?

  Cook the rice with the quantity of your choice. I cook mine in Coconut M/Silk which adds a rich flavour. Try to cook it so that some of the liquid remains. Let the cooked rice cool for a wee bit; then add the cut up pitted dates and add them to the rice.  (More date bits are better than less).  Throw in a handful or three of slivered almonds. Stir in the dates and almonds.  Eat hot with the meat, fish, or vegan substitute of your choice.  The dates add a delightful taste; the almonds add a nice bit of crunch. Yum land again! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leftovers are also good.  I eat mine cold. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adapted from a traditional Iranian dish,  as featured on National Public Radio's programme "The Splendid Table"   https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381444592/the-splendid-table The programme has a splendid  host...

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  Earlier this week I was at my Dermatological Surgeon's Office for out-patient  MOHS surgery (now almost routine for me). After the first cut I retired to a nice little waiting room, where beverages and snacks are at hand. I rarely drink apple juice but in this case I chose and enjoyed a 10oz bottle of  the Tropicana brand.  ( Tropicana's main processing and bottling plant is in Bradenton, FL., not very far from my home). In an idle moment I read the label.   "Apple Juice" had conjured up images of family owned apple orchards in New England, New York (State) and Washington (State). But this is what I read: Contains juice from Brazil, Chile, China, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine and U.S. Those juices do not get to Bradenton by magic. They are shipped across the oceans  to Port Manatee. Carbon imprint, global warming, climate change anyone? Is it worth it for year round Apple Juice? ( I am not picking on Tropicana.  I am sure that many oth...

  Well he was sleeping until I turned my 'phone camera on! My question is this,  Am I the only Dog (or Cat) owner who takes the longer route in our homes when the Dog or Cat blocks the way?