Gemini stems from a Latin root word meaning twins or twinning. The myth surrounding the zodiacal constellation Gemini centers on twin brothers Castor and Pollux. Two men impregnated their mother Leda, the human king of Sparta and Zeus, the king of the gods. This bestowed immortality on Zeus’ son Pollux, while his brother Castor retained… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Gemini the Twins
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Cocktail Saturday: Gimlet
A conundrum! What to have on a hot Saturday night while sitting downtown at an outside table with friends, enjoying a couple of hours of Music on the Square? Brilliant solution! Fried mushrooms and a light, refreshing gimlet. GIMLET Ingredients: 2 ounces gin, 2 ounces Rose’s lime juice, wedge of lime for garnish. Directions: Add… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Gimlet
Vintage Friday: Actor Musician Med Flory
Recently while relaxing and watching the vintage tv show Starsky and Hutch, with David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser, a familiar face struck my eye. I had seen him numerous times in lots of different old shows but had never learned his identity. His appearance was soothing and pleasing, his grin infectious, and his good… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Actor Musician Med Flory
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Mythic Monday: Six Summer Solstice Celestials
Summer Solstice celebrates the time of the greatest light in the northern hemisphere. The day is the longest of the year and the beginning of summer. How interesting that with the hottest season starting, the length of days now decreases for the rest of the year, culminating in the Winter Solstice or the shortest day… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Six Summer Solstice Celestials
Cocktail Saturday: Sunny Watermelon Margarita
A special kind of cocktail is needed as we celebrate the power and glory of the sun on this longest day of the year. We need summertime ingredients, a rosy color, and an icy taste that will leave you refreshed and energized. I’m going with Watermelon Margarita, one of my favorites. Watermelon Margarita Ingredients: 2… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Sunny Watermelon Margarita
Vintage Friday: Leavening 1919
Can you imagine the world 95 years ago? 1919 was my father’s birth year, as well as an all-around momentous time in our cultural history. About thirty years prior, modern baking powder came into availability as a leavening agent for the home cook. Leavening creates air pockets to make a cake or quick bread rise… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Leavening 1919
Mythic Monday: 6 Despicable Dads
Yesterday we celebrated the terrific fathers and the strong, loving men in our lives. Today we examine the flip side. The Greek myths are known for being violent and bloodthirsty. One doesn’t have to look too hard to find a number of atrocious fathers. For their dire deeds, they always got their comeuppance. Tantalus –… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 6 Despicable Dads
Cocktail Saturday: Piña Colada
Hot days call for cool drinks. I’m all about tropical these days. If you like sweet, fruity cocktails, few are more refreshing than piña coladas. Plus, they’re simple to make. You can easily serve them frozen or on the rocks. PIÑA COLADA Ingredients: 2 ounces rum, 2 ounces coconut milk, 2 ounces pineapple juice, a… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Piña Colada
Vintage Friday: 13 Spectacular Bad Boys
They’re sexy, wild, and trouble with a capital T. They’re the bad boys we love to love. Eddie Wilson – Heartthrob rebel rocker in the movie Eddie and the Cruisers. Can you say yum? Played by Michael Pare’. Ajax – Hotness from the cult classic movie The Warriors. Played by James Remar. Dean Winchester –… Continue reading Vintage Friday: 13 Spectacular Bad Boys