Wordle Me This

I’ve been playing Wordle, both the New York Times version and a copycat version. I’m not great at it. But I’m not that bad at it, either. I have found that my more successful games have a few things in common. Here they are. Get a hit or two on the...
Beef Chili with Bacon and Black Beans

Beef Chili with Bacon and Black Beans

The above photo is an “everything is in the pot” shot, not the finished chili, which must be simmered for two hours after this stage. I have a go-to chili recipe that uses ground beef, black beans and red bell pepper. I keep it in my Notes application so...
Proxy Icons

Proxy Icons

If you know me you know that I’m a fan of Apple and most of their products. But lest you think I never find fault with them, let me tell you about the goddamn proxy icons. What they did to me, and to all Mac users, in November of 2020 was truly irritating. It was a...
Cross My Heart, Hope To Die

Cross My Heart, Hope To Die

Because I have wet AMD in my left eye, the center of my vision has become distorted, blurred and discolored. Unlike dry AMD (which I also have), there is a treatment that may help. But, there’s no delicate way to put this, the treatment is to go in to the doctor for...
Jambalaya Or Something Like It

Jambalaya Or Something Like It

Today being Sunday I thought I’d make something nice for dinner that I could also take to work to share for lunch tomorrow. But what to make? I want something both simple and delicious. I’ve done enchiladas recently. And black bean chili. I have this great Cook’s...