To build upon my piece on cod (was going to write "cod piece" but was like, wait that's something else) from last week, see this letter to the editor of the Providence Journal from a fisherman/PhD student which I think really gets at the desperation...
Author: Erik Loomis
As some of you know, I have a pretty complex and ambivalent view of the history of the Pacific Northwest, largely because I grew up in a timber-supported household when.
You know who had the worst Valentine's Day in history? Theodore Roosevelt. The second worst Valentine's Day might go to the entire Bolivian nation.
So I found this Doug Fine piece on keeping cannabis production out of corporate hands a little frustrating. Fine's basic argument is that with the increased likelihood of legalized marijuana production, we have to keep pot farming out of corporate hands. Now, you might agree...
On February 13, 1865, the Sons of Vulcan, the first American union in iron and steel, ended its strike, leading to the first union contract in American history. The Sons.
Not sure how many of you are on Twitter, but the progressive Twittersphere exploded in hilarity when Marco Rubio took a drink of water during his response to the State.
When I was looking for the recipe for last night's delightful meal recommendation, I ran across this classic seafood mousse dish that I thought would just be wonderful for all of you who are cooking a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for your special someone. Let...
Today's hearings on Chuck Hagel just make me stand by what I said last week about Rand Paul not being one of the 3 worst senators.
To busy to blog much right now, but I am pretty hungry so I figured some late night snacking is in order. Bon appetite, 70s style! ...By request, the recipe.
This is a really fascinating history of pasta, going way back to at least the 10th century Middle East. Long, but a really good read. Time for dinner as well.
I'm not sure that giant giveaways of the playgrounds of public housing units to wealthy developers in order to build luxury housing is the best way to change New York.
In what is the greatest deal in the world, you can buy Tammy Wynette's custom 1977 Lincoln limo for $7950. And check out that interior! I wonder what kind of.