While most of my local friends headed to Windycon, I went south . . . but not by much. Went downstate to Champaign, Il to stay a few days with my downstate family. I got some great time with the whole crew, and then a few days “just us girls.” What do the Baumann girls [...]
Here are the first two verses:
Jane checks herself out in the mirror
95 lbs in sneakers and jeans
She thinks she can lose another 5 pounds
Oh that’s how we get women’s magazines
Dick checks himself out in the mirror
Its not body by Jake its belly by Cheetos
He thinks hes 5 sit ups from Mel Gibson
That’s how we get [...]
One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.
- A.A.Milne (1882-1956)
Her concert is coming up this weekend. I am looking for straggler RSVPs, if you are planning on coming and don’t think you’ve told me, or think I might not remember please let me know. Comment here, or or here: http://alyse.org/home/2009/06/19/s-j-tucker-houseconcert-july-5th/ or send me an email at music @ alyse.org.
Thanks!
This is a desert that I’ve made more than once
9 egg yolks (extra large or jumbo)
1-3/4 C white sugar
2 C mascarpone cheese
2-3/4 C heavy whipping cream
1 17oz package of Ladyfingers (the dry crunchy style)
1- 1/2 C Brewed strong coffee
1/2 cup Kahlua (add more or less to taste)
1 t vanilla
1 Teaspoons [...]