Hi Michael,

 ML> > Some of my books were bought as reads for long flights. (G)

 ML> Oh, of course. I can't read any more on the
 ML> plane, being out of practice and having new
 ML> eyes. It's a real trial as well to ride in

I just have to remember to put a pair of reading glasses in my purse or
other carry on. The Nook has a light that is handy for reading at night,
provided of course, I remember to check its batteries.

 ML> the car for more than 5 minutes.

The new vision being a bit of a problem?

 ML> else > they put out. Saved a good bit of money but I miss the paper
 ML> (they
 ML> > didn't have a paper only option).

 ML> I am, I admit, looking forward to when
 ML> the libraries reopen.

I understand. It's not quite as vital to me since I have other ways to
get reading material. One nice feature of the on line newspaper is that
it has several extra sections that go into news, sports and business in
more depth than the paper edition.

 ML> >  ML> RD used to have some decent articles by
 ML> >  ML> decent writers, plus the humor used to be
 ML> >  ML> gentle with an ironic touch and that
 ML> >  ML> actually kind of resonated with me. Of
 ML> > For a wedding present, Dad gave Mom a lifetime subscription, only
 ML> > something like $25. at the time. She got it for 64 years, then they
 ML> > continued the subscription until Dad passed away, another 3 years. I
 ML> > grew up reading it and saw it go down hill in quality over the years
 ML> we > had a subscription (about 40).

 ML> Part of it is that the professional
 ML> opportunities for the handicapped, shy,
 ML> or female started opening up, so you no
 ML> longer got lots of first-class brains
 ML> trapped in low-paying jobs where accuracy
 ML> was de rigueur.

And proofreading has become a dying art, thanks to computers with spell
check. Trouble is, they don't have a sense check also.

 ML> >  ML> Somebody's got to like it I suppose.
 ML> >  ML> There must be a market for all that
 ML> >  ML> peculiar and unappealing stuff.
 ML> > Apparantly Lilli is part of that market. (G)

 ML> > One of the Mexican places in town has a big aquarium but for show
 ML> only. > It appears to be fairly well kept; we aren't in the place that
 ML> often but > haven't noticed any sort of algae or other build up in it.

 ML> The Asian stores of course make these
 ML> appliances do double duty.

I usually don't order fish (but will order seafood) at an Asian
restaurant.


 ML> > I was on a plane with George McGovern once, didn't know it until we
 ML> > landed and the newsies flooded him. My brother, who was with me,
 ML> > suggested I try to get his autograph so I gave him pen/paper. At
 ML> that

 ML> I was sitting next to a senator of some kind
 ML> once, and even after somebody addressed
 ML> Himself as such, it never occurred to me to
 ML> find out who he was.

Most of them aren't well known outside of their home state anyway.

 ML> > point the media caught up with him and I had to wait until he was
 ML> done > with them to get the pen/paper back.

 ML> I hope it was worth the time and trouble.

At the time, I thought so.


 ML> >  ML> that we were sitting next to Judi Dench
 ML> >  ML> and David Mills, and I had to admit that
 ML> >  ML> I had no idea who either of them was.
 ML> > I know the one, is the other the father of Hayley Mills?

 ML> I don't know - who's Hayley Mills?

British actress, big in the late 50s/early 60s.


 ML> >  ML> What on earth is apple crisp mix??
 ML> > Flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, etc. Basically we just had to
 ML> add > water and apples. Good when we're camping and don't have the
 ML> full
 ML> > kitchen we have at hhome. I usually plan such things but this was a

 ML> Okay, on a trip I can see that, but even then
 ML> a canister with premixed stuff from home
 ML> would do the job nicely.

I wasn't planning on anything that needed the premix that I usually have
on hand so didn't bring it. It was just one of these last minute "let's
do this" sort of thing.

 ML> >  ML> > Also good if you throw a handful of raisins in with the
 ML> apples. >  ML> Ah, yes, I'd contemplated that, but I thought
 ML> >  ML> simple was the way to go.
 ML> > Raisins are a staple in my kitchen, no problem to add some to most
 ML> > anything.

 ML> Lilli likes them. As the 19th century epicure
 ML> said, though, I am not accustomed to taking
 ML> my wine in the form of pills!

I'd rather do it that way. (G)

 ML> >  ML> [I believe hae bee sambal is a hot sauce that
 ML> >  ML> includes shrimp paste (kapee) in it.]
 ML> > I couldn't tell you one way or t'other. (G)

 ML> Sweet Shiruko
 ML> categories: Japanese, dessert
 ML> serves: 4

 ML> 4 toasted rice cakes

Like the commercial rice cakes that look (and taste somewhat) like
styrofoam?

 ML> h - For Shiruko bean paste
 ML> 5 oz adzuki beans
 ML> 4 c water
 ML> 3 c sugar
 ML> 1 pn salt
 ML> 1 Tb dogtooth starch dissolved in
 ML> 1 ts water


 ML> M's note. I think that dogtooth starch is made out of the corm
 ML> of some lily: you might substitute arrowroot or cornstarch.

I figured cornstarch would be a good sub; I think we do have some
arrowroot also.

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