Another Jewel from the Kaiser

Run don't Walk.......to the Queen's place and watch the clip.

That's all for now. But once you watch it, you'll know it's enough.

Another Jewel from the Kaiser

Run don't Walk.......to the Queen's place and watch the clip.

That's all for now. But once you watch it, you'll know it's enough.

Were You Aware I Know Marilyn Manson?

I call him BABY DADDY

Were You Aware I Know Marilyn Manson?

I call him BABY DADDY

For the Barrons

If you were wondering what, if anything you can for the Barron's who just lost their son Doss (see post below) besides baking something that freezes beautifully, they have set up a fund for Jorja, that they have asked people to donate to, in lieu of flowers.

From Rob's Blog:
"Many people have asked me where they can send flowers and/or cards. In lieu of flowers and cards, please send donations to the USAA College Savings for Jorja Rail Barron, account #502244368-01. Make Checks Payable to: USAA College Savings, In Check Notes Line: Jorja Rail Barron

Mail To:
USAA College Savings Plan
P.O. Box 55354
Boston Ma, 02205-5354

[ed. note: USAA does not track from whom the donations come. If you prefer, you may mail the donations to me (made out to USAA College Savings) and I will make sure the checks are sent to the proper location. Email me at rob AT thewrittenrob DOT com for the address.]"

Our hearts and thoughts are with the Barron family.

For the Barrons

If you were wondering what, if anything you can for the Barron's who just lost their son Doss (see post below) besides baking something that freezes beautifully, they have set up a fund for Jorja, that they have asked people to donate to, in lieu of flowers.

From Rob's Blog:
"Many people have asked me where they can send flowers and/or cards. In lieu of flowers and cards, please send donations to the USAA College Savings for Jorja Rail Barron, account #502244368-01. Make Checks Payable to: USAA College Savings, In Check Notes Line: Jorja Rail Barron

Mail To:
USAA College Savings Plan
P.O. Box 55354
Boston Ma, 02205-5354

[ed. note: USAA does not track from whom the donations come. If you prefer, you may mail the donations to me (made out to USAA College Savings) and I will make sure the checks are sent to the proper location. Email me at rob AT thewrittenrob DOT com for the address.]"

Our hearts and thoughts are with the Barron family.

Baking a Mental Casserole

Different cultures have different death rituals. In the flatlands of Indiana, when you knew someone who died, you baked a casserole or some such dish (maybe a pie or cake if you were a master at that) and took it over to that persons house. I think that there are a few reasons for this. One is that you don't want the family of the deceased to have to worry about sustenance......you want food to just BE there for them so that they can grieve without the worry of the day to day needs like eating. Also, it gives you something to do. Instead of being self indulgent and reflecting upon your self or what-have-you, you concentrate on what you are making. You need to find the recipe, you consider and consult with other on what THEY are taking over to the family to be sure that there is a variety and to minimize duplication. Then you probably had shopping to do, gotta get some peas, need some rigatoni noodles........etc. A trip to the store is in order, maybe an upscale grocery if you are really trying to distract your mind.
We do these things, to keep our lives in order in the face of grief. Look, we say to ourselves, everything is alright. 'I'm going to the grocery store, I'm picking out cumin or cinnamon and if I am doing these things, then everything is alright' we tell ourselves. 'I'm considering taking red beans and rice because someone else I know is taking over macaroni salad and if I'm considering menu items, then everything is alright'. Isn't it?

So today, I bake a mental casserole for my blogmigo Rob and his family.

But nothing is alright.

Baking a Mental Casserole

Different cultures have different death rituals. In the flatlands of Indiana, when you knew someone who died, you baked a casserole or some such dish (maybe a pie or cake if you were a master at that) and took it over to that persons house. I think that there are a few reasons for this. One is that you don't want the family of the deceased to have to worry about sustenance......you want food to just BE there for them so that they can grieve without the worry of the day to day needs like eating. Also, it gives you something to do. Instead of being self indulgent and reflecting upon your self or what-have-you, you concentrate on what you are making. You need to find the recipe, you consider and consult with other on what THEY are taking over to the family to be sure that there is a variety and to minimize duplication. Then you probably had shopping to do, gotta get some peas, need some rigatoni noodles........etc. A trip to the store is in order, maybe an upscale grocery if you are really trying to distract your mind.
We do these things, to keep our lives in order in the face of grief. Look, we say to ourselves, everything is alright. 'I'm going to the grocery store, I'm picking out cumin or cinnamon and if I am doing these things, then everything is alright' we tell ourselves. 'I'm considering taking red beans and rice because someone else I know is taking over macaroni salad and if I'm considering menu items, then everything is alright'. Isn't it?

So today, I bake a mental casserole for my blogmigo Rob and his family.

But nothing is alright.

I Say Hey Y'All And YeeHaw

OR I will be.
In about a month.

The news you have been waiting for.

Starvation has been averted.
The family will survive.
Health Insurance Returns.

New Job. New Town.

Georgia, here we come.

I promise to get my head out of my ass and start posting more regularly.

I Say Hey Y'All And YeeHaw

OR I will be.
In about a month.

The news you have been waiting for.

Starvation has been averted.
The family will survive.
Health Insurance Returns.

New Job. New Town.

Georgia, here we come.

I promise to get my head out of my ass and start posting more regularly.