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Comment on Jury Duty for City of Houston and Harris County by Elbert

Elbert — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:06:52 +0000

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Comment on 6916th Security Squadron at Athenai Air Base by Bill Kaelin

Bill Kaelin — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:01:35 +0000

That would be Ray Martin——-the maintenance chief at the time.

Comment on 6916th Security Squadron at Athenai Air Base by Bob Schneider

Bob Schneider — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:25:55 +0000

Wow, very interesting. I am a former USAF linguist for many years and your take on Athens is accurate. If you are indeed proud of whom you really are,why are you without a name? B. Schneider USAF 1971 to 1985.

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by Lorena

Lorena — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:59:03 +0000

You can buy puddin in Hagerstown. Martin’s grocery store sells Hoffman’s brand.

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by rogar carter

rogar carter — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:10:44 +0000

rogar on Jan.15, 2013 at 3:40 am
I agree 100% with wes, on June 8, 2012 at 12:48 pm.
As a kid I grew up on puddin over pancakes or buckwheat cakes. I now live in Baltimore MD. and for the past 50 yrs.I have been looking for a restaurant where I could buy this delicious meal maybe one more time before I pass.

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by Karen Wenger Stepina

Karen Wenger Stepina — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:20:22 +0000

Wow, you people need to take a pill or something! Trip to the Outhouse is absolutely correct. That is Puddin’, as it is well known in SE PA. Scrapple is always made with cornmeal.
She is also absolutely right that y’all are making a silly fuss. It is fine if these things differ from region to region.

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by wayne

wayne — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:16:26 +0000

You are right,I was born and raised in P A in the 30d and lived off scrapple and meat pudding.The meat pudding goes on buckweat cakes,scrapple is fryed and coverd with syrup .

Comment on Matthew Mitcham, Olympic Gold Diver Speaks about His Achievement by xenophon98

xenophon98 — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:56:13 +0000

Awesome video!

Comment on 6916th Security Squadron at Athenai Air Base by Steve Fitz

Steve Fitz — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:23:09 +0000

I was stationed in Athens from 9/69 to 1/72 in the first group of Hebrew linguists (Feinstein, Heberling, Carswell, Fitz and Fitz). Our NCO was a Navy chief who always wore civvies. We worked in trailers when we were transcribing and flew non-stop as there had to be one Hebrew linguist on board every East Med flight post USS Liberty. We lived off-base on Othos Ymitou above Glyfada and drank alot of $3.25/case Heinekein. Sat in the rear compartment w/ Arab linguist. Heard alot of dog-fights over the Suez between Phantoms and Migs. The Israeli pilots were frosty but the Egyptians were spooked. “Fi tiara Phantom” was the last thing many of them were heard to say. I’m glad I scored the minimum “23″ on that dopey liguistic test at Lackland. I never wanted to fly in 525. The wings sloped slightly downward left to right.

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by Trip to the Outhouse

Trip to the Outhouse — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:57:39 +0000

As I said before, we called what we made “puddin’ meat” and I still call it that. I don’t know where you are from, but on our farm in the very center of Kansas, my parents called it “puddin’ meat”. I’m not a kid. My dad was in WWI. My mom’s grandparents came from Pennsylvania and her grandfather who came to Kansas was a Civil War veteran. In addition, I’ve got the recipe in my mother’s own hand that says “Puddin’ Meat” right at the top.

People from different places have different names for the same foods. Here in Texas, we have great chicken fried steak. If you go to a Mexican restaurant, a very similar dish is called “milanesa”. Do you use a “skillet” or a “frying” pan? Is one right and one wrong? I grew up saying “ice box” for “refrigerator because that’s what everyone in my family said.

If you don’t understand that many different things have a variety of names, you could do well to take a socio-linguistics course from which you might learn that terminology changes from region to region and even from family to family.

If you want to come to my blog and disagree about politics and religion, we can go a round or two, but when you come here and try to say that the way I make some food or the name that I call some food is wrong, then I will tell you, “eff off.”

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by Doug

Doug — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:54:54 +0000

NO Sir! HeavensStar is right.

Comment on Summertime and the Feelin’ Is . . . by M M

M M — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:08:32 +0000

Love the tomatoes.

Comment on Grandma’s House and A One-of-a-Kind Photo Collection by Harvest In Kansas « 100 Years Ago Today

Harvest In Kansas « 100 Years Ago Today — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 20:43:25 +0000

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Comment on Manhattan, Kansas: First City in State To Add Gender Identity to Anti-Discrimination Laws, Also Adds Sexual Orientation by Lawrence Attorneys

Lawrence Attorneys — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:20:38 +0000

This is certainly a step in the right direction – it’s great to see!

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by wes

wes — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:48:59 +0000

As a kid my grand parents butchered hogs and beef,they made puddin meat and packed it into crocks sealed with a layer of lard,yummy puddin and pancakes for breakfast.during the depression era that was living high on the Hog.

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by Trip to the Outhouse

Trip to the Outhouse — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:59:20 +0000

I kind of just want to say “whatever” to your comment. I’m sure that my family has been calling this “puddin’ meat” for more than 100 years.

Comment on Puddin’ Meat–Good Food for a Cold Morning; (Mom’s Recipe Found and Included) by HeavensStar

HeavensStar — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:47:55 +0000

That’s not Puddin… That’s called scrapple. Puddin actually looks like ground beef.. Puddin is whats left over of the whole pig AFTER scrapple is made.

Comment on Hurricane Irene Whets the Appetite for Tin Roof Ice Cream by asako

asako — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:58:43 +0000

How are you?
Is everything fine with you?
I’m worried about you because you’ve not posted for a while and I’ve not gotten reply from you since I emailed you.
I would be relieved if you have been busy and simply have not had time to write.
Hope you are doing OK.
Take care (^_^.)

Comment on Greece in a $100 VW Bug by Steve Danyi

Steve Danyi — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:45:08 +0000

During your tenure at 6916th there was a Sparky there whom was the Senior Chief Advisor to the unit, also Ray (The Hummer) Miller and also Big John from Texas; and many many other I have a recollection of. Ruth Embree and MSgt Jones and George and ERichard Delpierre in the Admin Staff also standout.

Comment on 6916th Security Squadron at Athenai Air Base by Steve Danyi

Steve Danyi — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:35:16 +0000

Thanks for the emails and messages,regards to the 6916th USAF Security Service and the information on the Glyfada and surrounding areas. Person I remember the most was Flocatti Joe and also the Band of Guypsies with their Bear, that frequented to Sourmena areas.

Comment on Houston Gay Pride Parade–Version 2011 by joey rancid

joey rancid — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:05:50 +0000

i was at the 2011 gay pride parade and had a beautiful time.i met lots of beautiful people.also took lots of pictures.i notice lots of news people and other people taking pictures.so why can’t i find anything on line.every where i look its always the same six photos.so many people and only six photos? some how i lost my camera there thats why i would love to fine somewhere i could fine someone to share pictures..i’m on facebook if anybody wants to share,thanks! joey

Comment on What’s Christian about Taking People’s Health Benefits Away? by prettygirllost

prettygirllost — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:14:05 +0000

I saw your post on the tag surfer and was hoping to bring a little light into the view of a Christian. I don’t discuss politics (it creates so much hate and division) but I understand what you’re saying doing positive things. At the risk of repeating something you already know, here goes:

Christian means Christ like. So, we are supposed to strive to be more like Christ. He commanded us to love one another…not hate. Some try to press to be more like Christ than others. Everyone sins and has their faults (thanks Adam), hence the need for forgiveness of sins.

But just as there are many different views and opinions in politics, there are even more in the Christian faith on what we as Christians should be doing or not doing. As well as how it should be done.

The main thing is to focus on Jesus Christ and NOT on man. I have heard some people say they won’t go to church because they believe a pastor or church member is a hypocrite. Keep your eyes on Jesus, because man will fail you. His love is the most wonderful thing you will ever experience in your whole life.

Gee, that was lengthy. Sorry about that. Didn’t mean to take all day. in a nutshell – we’re not all alike.

Comment on 6916th Security Squadron at Athenai Air Base by steve alex danyi

steve alex danyi — Sun, 22 May 2011 21:51:44 +0000

I was assigned to the 6916th from Apr 72-Oct 1974. Coached Little League; and along with Gordon Gulbranson,we took the team all the way to Williamsport. Mike’s Cafe in Sourmena was a great place for Retsina and Greek Food. However, Glyfada was the place for the Beaches and Night-Life on the Strip. Played Softball against Brent Currier and the 2140th Comm Gp. Our greatest Pitcher to Hit Atheniai was the “Hummer’ Ray, fill in the blank ____! Cannot remember the Blind Umpire, just remember he had Red Hair, maybe Red something or other.

Comment on A Sunday Drive: In Search of Bluebonnets by Mike in Austin

Mike in Austin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:19:08 +0000

Dude, it’s the drought that has made the wildflowers so marginal this year. I like your blog.

Mike in Austin

Comment on A Sunday Drive: In Search of Bluebonnets by easylifestyles

easylifestyles — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:40:44 +0000

Another great post. I really enjoy your blog very much. I have been lucky enough to travel my whole life. The experiences you have traveling can be amazing. Useful Travel and Vacation Tips

Comment on Watch Christian TV Direct From This Site; See Previously Unseen Interpretations of the Word by Trip to the Outhouse

Trip to the Outhouse — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 03:52:06 +0000

OK, so I’m a week late for April Fool’s. But, hey, that’s the guy’s name.

Comment on “Getting a Top Secret Security Clearance”–Segueing into “Stories from the Frontline”–SLDN’s New Push To Get DADT Repealed by Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:27:27 +0000

I am so glad that the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Act was repealed. Thank you for serving the country, and for wanting to serve even after you were let go for such unjust reasons.

Comment on When Your Car Is Totaled and You Have To Replace It, Beware of “Apple Pie” Marketing Along the Way by Asako

Asako — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:26:55 +0000

I was surprised when I read what happened to you.
I’m sorry about it, but it was good that you didn’t get hurt.
Is your neck OK, too? Please take care of your body even if it has taken time after the accident.

Comment on Another Item on the Gay Agenda: Giving the Dog a Bath by Asa

Asa — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:05:21 +0000

How cute she is!!. She seems to like to be taken a picture.^^
I wish I could help you if you have one more dog.
I still have possibility to move back there due to his work, but I’m not sure if it happens.
Have good holiday (*^_^*)

P/S
The snow falling down in blog page is so cute.

Comment on U.S. Senate Votes To Eliminate “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by michelle

michelle — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:48:27 +0000

I listened to the speeches this morning before going to my mom’s house.

McCain’s little tantrum I laughed at; McConnel’s whine about procedure I laughed at as well.

It’s been a long time coming, but doing it this way — a stand alone bill, I think will make certain it will never be turned back. Even the most bigoted blogs seem to only make a half-hearted effort.

It’s one down and several more to go, but I;m happy and relieved that Reid got this through.

Sad thing is the Iraq vet that championed it in the House lost in the last election. He made good on his promise. Perhaps the people in PA will give him another chance in 2012.

Comment on U.S. Senate To Vote on DADT Repeal; Call Your Senators Today–Easy Access to their Phone Numbers Here by Wilmaryad

Wilmaryad — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:07:03 +0000

Finally! We were about to put the guns down.

Congrats on being voted one of the best LGBT blogs by Guide to Online Schools!

Comment on Earthwise Electric Lawnmower: So Far, So Good by mohan

mohan — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:24:02 +0000

great post

Comment on 6916th Security Squadron at Athenai Air Base by billy shaw

billy shaw — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:52:32 +0000

I worked in the tape relay after it opened. Remember Frasik and james willis they worked in the orderly room. I worked under a black staff sgt we called shine. He was busted more than once. Also sgt Mike McGowan Sgt Woods mcgowan and woods married greek girls I am fairly sure. I bowled a lot and carried around a 210 average. How about going to face book search friends of Hellenikon air base . I have a lot of pictures posted and there are a lot of members but none as far back as you and I. I remember the name Ulrich but having a hard time putting face to the name email when you get a chance check face boof out. bshaw11@att.net

Comment on 6916th Security Squadron at Athenai Air Base by Dee Ulrich

Dee Ulrich — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:40:37 +0000

I was also in the USAF and a member of 1240th AACS from May/56 thru Jan/60. I worked at the Greek Air Terminal message center (off base) and later worked at the message relay center (on base). The 1240th AACS was a small squadron and unfortunately I do not remember knowing Billy Shaw. I married in Athens and lived in the Kalamaki area. Before leaving Greece the air base did move and began housing airman on base. I made a career of the AF and have returned to Greece several times visiting relatives. Much has changed but Astir Beach has not. Still an great place to go for a swim. I have lost contact with all the guys I worked with at 1240th and hope Billy Shaw can make contact with me. Great memories of my tour in Greece.

Comment on Lessons on Buying a House: The Inspections and the Appraisal by manpreet

manpreet — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:13:18 +0000

hello,

is it possible if me and my group of year 10 boys use you picture at the top of your non-comercial purposes (i.e use it as background picture for an animation that we have to make). your site will be hosted and all crediation will be given
please reply

Comment on A Big-dicked Flower May Get You to the Museum, But Don’t Miss the Hubble Movie While You’re There by Asako

Asako — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:42:32 +0000

I saw the new about the flower on TV because there is same one here Tokyo, too.^^ The news told us that it would bloom, so next time I saw the news about it, it showed a long line to see the flower. I wanted to see it, but I’m not such a patient person to be in the line for four hours.^^

You can see the news article below.
http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2010/07/23/20100723p2a00m0na005000c.html

Why is the flower so popular over the world?^^
Anyway, its real name is interesting for me.(^^♪

Comment on Argentina Does It! Now Marriage Equality at Both Ends of the Hemisphere as U.S. Held Hostage by Social Stick-in-the-Muds by michelle

michelle — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:35:42 +0000

oops, my html-fu is weak. but you can copy and paste and laugh!

Comment on Argentina Does It! Now Marriage Equality at Both Ends of the Hemisphere as U.S. Held Hostage by Social Stick-in-the-Muds by michelle

michelle — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:34:35 +0000

Viva la Argentina! I saw this earlier and meant to give you a high five about it, but I also know this news brings with it the disappoint that it is such a slow slog here in the (foam finger) Great USA!!!!!

I was wondering if you had seen http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/07/22/super-heroes-vs-the-westboro-baptist-church/"this. It’s the attack of the comic book people! I agree with one of the commenters — the Westboro church is just phoning it in at this point — which means that their time is done. One more down.

Comment on Houston Gay Pride Parade 2010 by Heather

Heather — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:42:24 +0000

I am with the Dancin Buddhists!Love your post!! Mwaahh!! We are with the SGI (Soka Gakkai International )We have a center on w alabama .I just wanna say how awesome our LGBT Community here in Houston is !! One of our main teachings is that “Everyone has the potential to attain Buddhahood” No matter what Sex , Color or Sexual Orientation!

Comment on 6916th Security Squadron at Athenai Air Base by Ron Lego

Ron Lego — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:42:39 +0000

Well, just found this site. A bit nostalgic. I served with the 6916th from ’68-’70 at Rhein-Main and Athenai (a lot at Athenai as I was single and not many married guys wanted the TDY). Oddly, I flew many times on 535. It was nicknamed “the pig” during my time because it almost always took off overweight due to some new tricks from TRW. When I was at Ahtenai, I stayed at the Palmyra Beach Hotel in Glyfada. Later on my honeymoon, I stayed there free of charge for two weeks! Nothing like a spaghetti bolonaise and a bottle of Demestica.

Comment on Soccer–Football–Or Whatever–It Needs More Points and More Commercial Breaks (Stand In Line To Complain, Chumps) by Rusty Nail

Rusty Nail — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:01:37 +0000

Totally agree. Great Britain or the UK isn’t a nation. Its is a unified state as such of four countries. That’s why we play seperately.

I really couldn’t give a damn is the Americans don’t like football or “soccer”, everyone else does and that’s good enough for me.

Comment on Soccer–Football–Or Whatever–It Needs More Points and More Commercial Breaks (Stand In Line To Complain, Chumps) by xiaomoogle

xiaomoogle — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:20:14 +0000

For your query: The football team doesn’t play as Great Britain. We have an English team, and Irish team, a Welsh team and a Scottish team. They all pursue their own work cup campaigns. Why?

Regional loyalty = football supporters in the home nations of Wales, Ireland and Scotland would not be pleased to all be mashed together to for the UK or GB football team. They want to keep their nationality intact, even if it means being less successful in international tournaments.

Comment on About the Blog and the Writer by Lee Bantle

Lee Bantle — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:08:51 +0000

I have really been enjoying your site. I like the point of view and the humorous take on life.

I’m the author of a teen novel, David Inside Out, about a boy coming out in his Mpls. high school. If you’re interested, I would love to do something about the book on your site — a book review or an author interview or thoughts on the coming out process for teens today.

In any event, keep up the good work.

Best,

Lee Bantle

Comment on View from the Suburbs: Making Work Pay Tax Credit by decidida74

decidida74 — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:32:02 +0000

I would have advocated for the Canon T1i, although there is a slightly newer T2i.. the T1i has been one of my greatest investments. If you ever move into the DSLR word, definitely check out one of the two above mentioned!

Comment on Jury Duty for City of Houston and Harris County by Trip to the Outhouse

Trip to the Outhouse — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:50:23 +0000

Just click on the appropriate link above for either the City of Houston or Harris County for specific information about jury duty.

Comment on Jury Duty for City of Houston and Harris County by rebecca givens freeman

rebecca givens freeman — Fri, 07 May 2010 19:44:48 +0000

Please direct me to the appropriate place online to request change of jury duty date or where to ask to be exempt.

Comment on What the Heck’s Going on at Lowe’s? or, “The Saga of How I Got This Big-ass Grill” by Asako

Asako — Thu, 06 May 2010 11:05:57 +0000

The employees are so rude that you could get mad. Someone who takes much time to get there also may suffer it like you. It would be terrible.

Anyway, in the end, it was lucky to you becasuse you got the good grill.(*^_^*)

I’m looking forward to eating such a nice stake.^^

I was not bored of this narrative. In addition, it was easy for me to read.^^

Comment on View from the Suburbs: Bug Love (not the VW kind) and Taxing Taxes by anne marie

anne marie — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:25:50 +0000

Love the plants. I’m dying to grow veggies too. I guess we’re getting older, but I bet everything looks great. Think of you often.

Comment on Christmas Eve in Kansas–Brrr . . . It’s Cold Here by fnord

fnord — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:20:32 +0000

Merry Christmas Trip!

“No man is a failure who has friends.” — Clarence the Angel, It’s a Wonderful Life

Comment on Houston Newspaper “Chronicles” the Life and Times of Annise Parker, the City’s New Mayor-elect by Trip to the Outhouse

Trip to the Outhouse — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:40:06 +0000

Well, you made me go to a site I never wanted to before and I’m not going to write it here but with a bit of googling, I’m sure anybody can find it. They have a picketing schedule. At least when you look at their schedule you realize that nobody is immune to their hatred. Is there some kind of comfort to be found in that? Just today, they were in Tulsa picketing Oral Roberts’ funeral. Go figure.

It looks like they are going to make a 2-day trip of it to Houston in order to picket a wide spectrum which includes among others, the Co-cathedral downtown, Lakewood Church, the Holocaust Museum, the Anti-Defamation League, Annise Parker’s taking office, and even a Jewish school.

They seem to be picketing everywhere all the time, even a Dartmouth College hockey game. Not only do they tell where they are going, but each entry is just full of the most disgusting and venomous language. I can only imagine the old guy with horns and a tail spewing out vile like that. Maybe Fred is really the devil incarnate, if he is the one who writes that stuff now, maybe it is Shirley.

I don’t know where they get all the money to do that much traveling. The Topeka paper rarely mentions their antics, and it appears that the whole city just has blinders on when it comes to the clan.