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A popular variation on classic Italian carbonara. Click to see the recipe

A flame, now lit
as a story came,
about one person,
with a funny last name.

Joe Dweed, was the man
who had to place blame,
on the person,
with the funny last name.

So, what, you say,
it has already been said.
It's nuts, full of heartaches
and sorrow, so he fled.

Why run away when
you have a funny last name,
it was nothing you did.
There's no reason for shame.

Animals moving at night
in a darkness still,
avoiding a danger,
which could kill.

Is it temporary blindness,
or is it just me,
when the wait staff,
fail to recognize me?

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day:

Like an illustration in a galactic Just So Story, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula winds through the emission region and young star cluster complex IC 1396, in the high and far off constellation of Cepheus. Seen on the left the cosmic elephant's trunk, also known as vdB 142, is over 20 light-years long. This detailed telescopic view features the bright swept-back ridges and pockets of cool interstellar dust and gas that abound in the region. But the dark, tendril-shaped clouds contain the raw material for star formation and hide protostars within. Nearly 3,000 light-years distant, the relatively faint IC 1396 complex covers a large region on the sky, spanning over 5 degrees. This rendition spans a 1 degree wide field of view though, about the angular size of 2 full moons. Of course the dark shapes below and to the right of the outstretched Elephant's Trunk, are known to some as The Caravan.

Photo by Steve Cannistra

This Antipasto Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any gathering. It is made with diced salami and pepperoni, cubes of mozzarella cheese, olives, artichoke hearts, and roasted peppers. You can also add some ingredients of your own choice to customize the salad. More at Simply Recipes ➜

Sixty-six years ago,
June 8th, Thursday,
we were married.
Those were wonderful
years. Not always smooth,
but we made it through
the difficult parts.

Now we will see each other,
she won't remember my
name but will tell me she
loves me, repeatedly.
How have I been so lucky
these past 9 years and
she has not.

Sunshine,
a magic formula,
mood booster.
Not bad,
what the Dr. ordered.

How easy it is to be happy.
From the gloom of a PNW day
to sunshine, to enjoy
as life continues.

Turkey neck,
chicken legs,
pot belly,
beer, the dregs.

Why do we choose
to use animal anatomy
to describe what others
will certainly see.

The skin has wrinkled
as I've grown old.
What once was toned,
has now many a fold.

Skin drapes down,
it hadn't in the past
and here I am,
an anatomical mass.

Sleep escapes me,
one night more.
It's getting old,
but I don't snore.

Can't stay awake
the following day.
What a great life
when I'm napping away.