diff --git a/boll-weevil.md b/boll-weevil.md index 0950d19..9bc8482 100644 --- a/boll-weevil.md +++ b/boll-weevil.md @@ -28,3 +28,95 @@ I don't see no water \ But I'm about to drown \ I don't see no fire \ But I'm burning down + +```lily +\version "2.24.4" +\paper { indent=0 } +\header { + title="Boll Weevil" + instrument="5-String Banjo, gCGCD# Tuning / Gourd Banjo, eAEAC Tuning" + % composer="" + arranger="Josh Turknett" + tagline = ##f +} +global = { + \time 2/4 + \tempo 2 = 120 + % \key b \major +} + +mel = { %\global + c8\2 16 g'16\5 + \deadNote c16\2 g16\3 16 g'16\5 | + + ais16\3( g16\3 ) g16\3 g'16\5 + f16\4( c16\4 ) g16\3 g'16\5 | + + ais8\3 16 g'16\5 + \deadNote c16\2 ais16\3 16 g'16\5 | + + c8\2 16 g'16\5 + \deadNote dis'16\1 c16\2 d16\2( dis16\2 ) | \break + + +} + +voc = { + +} + +lyr = \lyricmode { " + Boll weevil told the farmer + \"You better treat me right + I'll eat up all o' your cotton + Sleep in your grain rail tonight\" + + Boll weevil told the farmer + \"You don't need no Ford machine + I'll eat up all of your cotton + Can't buy no gasoline\" + + Yonder comes the spider + Crawled up and down the wall + He must've been going + To get his hash's haul + + I don't see no water + But I'm about to drown + I don't see no fire + But I'm burning down +" } + +\score { + << + \new TabStaff \with { + midiInstrument = "banjo" + tablatureFormat = #fret-number-tablature-format-banjo + stringTunings = \stringTuning + % stringTunings = #banjo-open-g-tuning % equivalent to \stringTuning + } + { + % \set Score.stringOneTopmost = ##f + \override Beam.concaveness = #10000 + \clef moderntab + \numericTimeSignature + \stemDown + \tabFullNotation + \global + \mel + } + + \new Staff = "voice" << + \new Voice = "vocal" \with {midiInstrument = "choir oohs"} { + \global + \voc + } + >> + \new Lyrics \lyricsto "vocal" { + \lyr + } + >> + \layout { } + \midi { } +} +``` diff --git a/chili.md b/chili.md index f107c75..94d685a 100644 --- a/chili.md +++ b/chili.md @@ -13,24 +13,24 @@ tags: ## Ingredients -* **2 tbsp.** olive oil +* **2 Tbsp.** olive oil * **1** yellow onion, diced * **2 cloves** garlic, minced * **1 lb** ground beef, turkey, or pork * **3⁄4 cup** dry kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained * **3⁄4 cup** dry black beans, soaked overnight and drained * **(1) 15oz can** diced or crushed tomatoes, not drained -* **6 oz** canned tomato paste +* **(1) 6 oz can** tomato paste * **1 cup** water ### Chili Seasoning -* **1 tbsp.** chili powder +* **1 Tbsp.** chili powder * **1 tsp.** ground cumin * **1⁄4 tsp.** cayenne powder * **1⁄4 tsp.** garlic powder * **1⁄2 tsp.** onion powder -* **1⁄2 tbsp.** brown sugar +* **1⁄2 Tbsp.** brown sugar * **1 tsp.** salt * **1⁄2 tsp.** black pepper @@ -56,3 +56,17 @@ tags: ## Notes * Makes 6 cups. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +I ought to make this one more often. +It has very high [[utility]]. + +I think what stops me is the canned ingredients, which I never love +and the foresight required to soak the beans +(which I'd always prefer over buying canned). +Now that I have room I just need to stock more of both. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/coconut-shrimp.md b/coconut-shrimp.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..43c8c64 --- /dev/null +++ b/coconut-shrimp.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: Coconut Shrimp +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/recipe +--- +# Coconut Shrimp + +## Ingredients + +* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour +* 1/2 tsp. salt +* 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper +* 2 large eggs +* 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs +* 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut +* 1 lb. raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached +* 3-4 Tbsp. vegetable oil, coconut oil, or olive oil + +## Instructions + +1. Set out 3 medium bowls. + In the first, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. + In the second, beat the eggs. + In the third, combine the bread crumbs and coconut. + +2. Utilizing the "wet hand, dry hand" method, + coat the shrimp in the flour, then dip in the eggs, + and then dredge the shrimp in the bread crumbs and coconut. + Set the breaded shrimp aside on a plate as you dredge the rest. + +3. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. + Fry the shrimp in batches of 7-8 at a time. + Flip after 2 minutes and fry the other side for 2 minutes or until golden brown. + +4. Remove the fried shrimp to a plate lined with a paper towel as you fry the rest. + +## Notes + +* Store leftover shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. diff --git a/cornbread.md b/cornbread.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5a1aa65 --- /dev/null +++ b/cornbread.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: Cornbread +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - topic/hobbies/cooking + - type/recipe +--- +# Cornbread + +* 1/4 cup vegetable oil +* 2 cups finely ground cornmeal +* 8 Tbsp. all purpose flour +* 2 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder +* 3/4 tsp. salt +* 2 large eggs +* 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil +* 1 3/4 cups buttermilk + +### Instructions + +1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. + +2. Add 1/4 cup oil to a 9 inch cast iron skillet over high heat. + +3. Add the remaining ingredients to a medium mixing bowl + and mix until combined. + +4. When the skillet is thoroughly heated + (a drop of batter should sizzle immediately), + pour in the batter to within 1 inch of the top. + +5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. + Bake until golden and done throughout (25-30 minutes). + +6. Let cool for at least 20 minutes. + Invert and return the cornbread to the skillet before serving. diff --git a/daily/2026-02-09.md b/daily/2026-02-09.md index 30184ab..b350ee4 100644 --- a/daily/2026-02-09.md +++ b/daily/2026-02-09.md @@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]" --- # 2026-02-09 -Made recipe: [[granola ]] +Made recipe: [[granola]] diff --git a/daily/2026-03-06.md b/daily/2026-03-06.md index 11af2d6..20a37b0 100644 --- a/daily/2026-03-06.md +++ b/daily/2026-03-06.md @@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ yearly: "[[2026]]" --- # 2026-03-06 -Made recipe: [[granola ]] +Made recipe: [[granola]] diff --git a/daily/2026-03-09.md b/daily/2026-03-09.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6d0f0f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/daily/2026-03-09.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +--- +id: 2026-03-09 +aliases: [] +title: 2026-03-09 +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/periodic/daily +dg-publish: true +date-created: 2026-03-09T22:37:20-04:00 +weekly: "[[2026-W11]]" +monthly: "[[2026-03]]" +quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]" +yearly: "[[2026]]" +--- +# 2026-03-09 + +Made recipe: [[coconut-shrimp]] diff --git a/daily/2026-03-12.md b/daily/2026-03-12.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9024a00 --- /dev/null +++ b/daily/2026-03-12.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +--- +id: 2026-03-12 +aliases: [] +title: 2026-03-12 +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/periodic/daily +dg-publish: true +date-created: 2026-03-12T22:38:08-04:00 +weekly: "[[2026-W11]]" +monthly: "[[2026-03]]" +quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]" +yearly: "[[2026]]" +--- +# 2026-03-12 + +Made recipe: [[stroganoff]] diff --git a/daily/2026-03-13.md b/daily/2026-03-13.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..858fb7d --- /dev/null +++ b/daily/2026-03-13.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +--- +id: 2026-03-13 +aliases: [] +title: 2026-03-13 +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/periodic/daily +dg-publish: true +date-created: 2026-03-13T22:45:10-04:00 +weekly: "[[2026-W11]]" +monthly: "[[2026-03]]" +quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]" +yearly: "[[2026]]" +--- +# 2026-03-13 + +Made recipe: [[homemade-ice-cream#Mint Chocolate Chip]] diff --git a/daily/2026-03-14.md b/daily/2026-03-14.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c5cb3e1 --- /dev/null +++ b/daily/2026-03-14.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +--- +id: 2026-03-14 +aliases: [] +title: 2026-03-14 +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/periodic/daily +dg-publish: true +date-created: 2026-03-14T19:20:30-04:00 +weekly: "[[2026-W11]]" +monthly: "[[2026-03]]" +quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]" +yearly: "[[2026]]" +--- +# 2026-03-14 + +Made recipe: [[homemade-ice-cream#Strawberry]] + +Tried to churn too much at once and it overflowed, +covering the machine and the counter in ice cream. diff --git a/eggroll-in-a-bowl.md b/eggroll-in-a-bowl.md index 8febcf4..edd1236 100644 --- a/eggroll-in-a-bowl.md +++ b/eggroll-in-a-bowl.md @@ -43,7 +43,20 @@ tags: If cabbage isn't cooked all the way cover again for a few minutes. 6. Remove from heat. - Stir in the **hoisin sauce** and **sriracha or gochujang**. + Stir in the **hoisin sauce** and **chili sauce**. 7. Serve with wonton strips or over rice. +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +I love this recipe. +I've made it dozens of times. + +My one gripe, +which is only a complaint of my own preparation, +is that preparing leftovers is not as easy as throwing them in the microwave, +since I cook the rice with each serving. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/french-vanilla-ice-cream.md b/french-vanilla-ice-cream.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6f84cfb --- /dev/null +++ b/french-vanilla-ice-cream.md @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - topic/hobbies/cooking/ice-cream + - type/recipe +--- +# French Vanilla Ice Cream + +## Ingredients + +* 1 ½ cups whole milk +* 1 ½ cups heavy cream +* 1 tsp vanilla extract +* ⅛ tsp salt +* 4 large egg yolks +* ⅔ cup granulated sugar + +## Instructions + +1. Add the milk, cream, vanilla, and salt to a sauce pan. + Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. + +2. While simmering, + add the egg yolks and sugar to a medium mixing bowl and beat well, + until the mixture becomes pale in color and has a smooth and airy texture. + +3. Still simmering the dairy, + add it one ladle at a time to the beaten eggs, continuing to whisk them constantly. + + After a couple of ladles + add the rest at once and mix well. + +4. Pour the mixture back to the saucepan. + Simmer over low heat until the mixture start to thicken + and the internal temperature reaches 170-175°F + (about 10 minutes). + +5. Pour the mixture to a clean mixing bowl through a fine-mesh strainer. + Allow the mixture to cool on the counter for 30 minutes, + then cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled + (at least 2 hours). + +6. Churn the ice cream according to manufacturer's instructions + +7. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container + and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving. + +## Notes + +* Makes about 3 pints. diff --git a/granola.md b/granola.md index 77c7186..0a9f09c 100644 --- a/granola.md +++ b/granola.md @@ -52,3 +52,15 @@ tags: with few or no clumps. Use honey for a more neutral flavored, clumpy granola. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +I have made this recipe many dozens of times, +nearing a hundred if not already past it, +on account of me eating it every day. + +Last time I checked the cost per recipe was right at $5. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/homemade-ice-cream.md b/homemade-ice-cream.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2fbf510 --- /dev/null +++ b/homemade-ice-cream.md @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - topic/hobbies/cooking/ice-cream + - type/recipe +--- +# Homemade Ice Cream + +## Ingredients   + +* 1 cup whole milk, chilled +* 3/4 cup granulated sugar +* 2 cups heavy cream, chilled +* 1/8 tsp. salt +* _Mix-ins_ (see [[#Sub-Recipes]]) + +## Instructions + +1. In a medium mixing bowl, + whisk the sugar into the milk until dissolved. + +2. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and mix-ins. + Cover and chill the mixture for 1 hour. + +3. Turn on the ice cream maker and pour in the mixture. + Let churn for 25 minutes. + +4. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container + and freeze for at least 3 hours before serving. + +## Notes + +* Makes about 3 pints. + +## Sub-Recipes + +### Mint Chocolate Chip + +#### Mix-Ins + +* 2 tsp. peppermint extract +* 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips* + +*added gradually in the last minutes of churning. + +#### Notes + +* The chocolate chips can be substituted + with a finely chopped chocolate bar, + providing a more interesting texture + and a more "homemade" feeling result. + Note that chopping the chocolate bar + will be laborious and quite messy. + +### Cookies and Cream + +1 tsp. vanilla extract +15 chocolate sandwich cookies*, broken into chunks + +*BOD Oreo. + +### Strawberry + +#### Mix-ins + +* 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed +* 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced and mashed + +%% + +#### Chef's Notes + +Added to the three cups dairy, +this is the perfect ratio of fruit, +but it is too much volume for the churn. + +May need to split this recipe +to "fruit-ice-cream" or similar +and rework the quantities. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/ice-cream-making.md b/ice-cream-making.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b7076ff --- /dev/null +++ b/ice-cream-making.md @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: Ice Cream Making +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/incomplete + - topic/hobbies/cooking/ice-cream +--- +# Ice Cream Making + +## Terminology + +### "Ice Cream" + +Depending on who you ask, +the presence of certain ingredients +might disqualify a desert from being "ice cream". +I tend to believe (sometimes begrudgingly) +that the _popular_ definition is "correct", +in this case that ice cream is everything that a normal person might call ice cream, +which includes frozen custard, frozen yogurt, and gelato. + +If I am referring specifically to egg-less ice cream, +I will state as such. + +### "Dairy" + +In this note and my ice cream recipes, +I use **dairy** to refer to the mixture of milk, creams, +milk/cream mixtures (see [[#Half and Half]]), +eggs, yogurt, what have you, +that makes up the majority of the stuff that you put in the ice cream machine +that, after churning, becomes ice cream. + +## Churning + +## Storage + +### Containers + +Churned ice cream needs to be stored in an airtight container, +otherwise ice crystals will form and ruin the texture. + +### Added Alcohol + +The addition of alcohol before storage +will lower the melting point of the ice cream, +giving it a softer texture. +This is especially helpful for certain recipes +with large pieces of fruit or cookies, +which can freeze hard and crunchy. + +The recommended ratio is one tablespoon of spirit +(usually vodka, brandy, or rum) +to one cup of dairy. +Add immediately after churning. + +## Recipes + +### Churn Time + +Recipes frequently say to churn "according to manufacturer instructions" +which is funny because my Cuisinart's instructions +say to churn according to the particular recipe. + +The secret is that it doesn't matter. +The ice cream is done churning when it sticks to the hook +and visually stops circulating. +That is, it's done churning when it's done churning. + +### Recipe Scale + +Recipes rarely mention what volume churn they're intended for +(although they might provide an Amazon affiliate link). + +I have a Cuisinart ICE-21P1, a 1.5 quart model. +Cuisinart does not give direction on maximum volume of un-churned ingredients. + +When making [[homemade-ice-cream#Mint Chocolate Chip]], +using three cups dairy and about a half cup of mix-ins, +there was exactly enough capacity. +Later when making [[homemade-ice-cream#Strawberry]] +with three cups dairy and 1 3/4 cups mix-ins +(at the direction of someone reporting success +with the same model of churn) +the batch overflowed aggressively. + +### Half and Half + +Ice cream recipes use a ratio of milk and cream +in order to control the fat content of the result. +Usually just milk and heavy cream, +but some evil people prescribe **half and half**. + +I rarely consume milk or cream, and they spoil quickly, +so I'd prefer not to keep on hand +any more milks of varying fat content than necessary. +Luckily (as might be surmised from the name) +half and half can be made at home, +only not from half milk and half heavy cream +(which are the dairy solutions I keep stocked). + +Half and half is half milk and half _light_ cream. +Light cream has about half the fat of heavy cream, +so one part heavy cream to three parts whole milk +is the correct ratio. + +### Sugar + +The source I referenced while writing [[homemade-ice-cream#Mint Chocolate Chip]] +directs one to pre-whisk the sugar into the dairy, +but other recipe sources, including mine for [[homemade-ice-cream#Strawberry]], +just have you dump everything in the churn and hit go. +I feel like this ought to be sufficient. diff --git a/mulled-wine.md b/mulled-wine.md index 0268593..0509f89 100644 --- a/mulled-wine.md +++ b/mulled-wine.md @@ -40,3 +40,16 @@ tags: Their subtleties will be overwhelmed by the aromatics. A mid-range bottle (or box) will do. Look for Zinfandel, Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Syrah. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +There's no classier way to drink +as far as I'm concerned. + +Reading on the couch +while sipping from a steaming mug of this stuff +makes me nostalgic for experiences I've never had. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/nfpa-70_200.md b/nfpa-70_200.md deleted file mode 100644 index e69de29..0000000 diff --git a/out/letter-of-explanation_address-verification.html b/out/letter-of-explanation_address-verification.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7f3c2f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/out/letter-of-explanation_address-verification.html @@ -0,0 +1,197 @@ + + + + + + + letter-of-explanation_address-verification + + + +

Letter of +Explanation — Address Verification

+

To Whom It May Concern,

+

I am writing in response to the request for clarification regarding +my relationship to the properties listed below.

+
    +

  1. 104 Crest Pointe, Warner Robins, GA

    +

    This property is my parents’ primary residence. I did not participate +in the purchase or ownership of this property and have never held any +ownership interest in it. I resided at this address rent-free from +September 2021 through June 2025 as a family member. My +role during this period was solely that of a resident; I was not a +tenant under a lease, owner, or otherwise financially responsible for +the property.

    2. +

  2. 104 Crest Pointe, Centerville, GA

    +

    I have never lived at, owned, or otherwise been associated with a +property at this address. I believe this is an erroneous address for 104 +Crest Pointe, Warner Robins, GA (Centerville is a neighboring +municipality of Warner Robins).

    3. +
+

Please let me know if any additional information or clarification is +required.

+

Sincerely,

+

Zane Meyers

+ + diff --git a/out/letter-of-explanation_withdrawals.html b/out/letter-of-explanation_withdrawals.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3658a52 --- /dev/null +++ b/out/letter-of-explanation_withdrawals.html @@ -0,0 +1,194 @@ + + + + + + + letter-of-explanation_withdrawals + + + +

Letter of Explanation — +Withdrawals

+

To Whom It May Concern,

+

I am writing in response to the request for clarification regarding +the recurring withdrawals to “Loan 40” dated 11/20/2024 and 12/20/2024 +as shown on my bank statements.

+

These withdrawals are automatic payments to my Visa Platinum credit +card, which I hold with Robins Financial Credit Union. I use this credit +card primarily to pay for gas for my vehicle.

+

My understanding is that “Loan 40” is the friendly name of my credit +card account ID, which ends in L40. In my statement for this card each +payment is shown as “Loan Payment from Share 70”. My checking account ID +ends in S70.

+

These payments occur on the 20th of every month, unless my balance on +the credit card is zero. The payments will continue to occur for as long +as I continue to use the credit card. I currently have no plans to +cancel or stop using the credit card.

+

Please let me know if any additional information or clarification is +required.

+

Sincerely,

+

Zane Meyers

+ + diff --git a/recipe_markdown.py b/recipe_markdown.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..af70006 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipe_markdown.py @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +""" +This script was originally based on +https://github.com/atiumcache/pure-recipe +but has been modified to remove functionality +that I consider extraneous. +What remains is only a basic wrapper for recipe_scrapers, +but out of an abundance of caution +I'm including pure-recipe's original license below. + +---Zane Meyers + +*** + +MIT License + +Copyright (c) 2023 Andrew Attilio + +Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy +of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal +in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights +to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell +copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is +furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: + +The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all +copies or substantial portions of the Software. + +THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR +IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, +FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE +AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER +LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, +OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE +SOFTWARE. +""" +from recipe_scrapers import scrape_me +import argparse + +def main(): + args = parse_arguments() + + try: + scraper = scrape_me(args.url) + md_content = generate_markdown(scraper) + print(md_content) + except Exception as e: + print(f"An error occurred: {str(e)}") + + +def generate_markdown(scraper) -> str: + """ + Generate markdown content from a recipe scraper object. + + Args: + scraper: A recipe_scrapers scraper object + + Returns: + str: Markdown formatted recipe content + """ + lines = [] + + title = scraper.title() + lines.append(f"# {title}") + + lines.append(f"\n**Serves:** {scraper.yields()}") + lines.append(f"**Total Time:** {scraper.total_time()} mins") + + lines.append(f"\n## Ingredients") + for ingredient in scraper.ingredients(): + lines.append(f"- {ingredient}") + + lines.append(f"\n## Instructions") + for index, instruction in enumerate(scraper.instructions_list()): + lines.append(f"{index + 1}. {instruction}") + + return "\n".join(lines) + + +def parse_arguments() -> argparse.Namespace: + """ + Parse command-line arguments for the recipe formatter program. + + argument: + - `url`: The URL of the recipe to view. + + Returns: + Namespace: An argparse.Namespace object containing the parsed arguments. + """ + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + prog="Recipe Markdown", description="Format web recipes as Markdown." + ) + + parser.add_argument("url", help="URL of the recipe to scrape") + + return parser.parse_args() + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/rice-pudding.md b/rice-pudding.md index d9a4f31..c5d5d94 100644 --- a/rice-pudding.md +++ b/rice-pudding.md @@ -42,3 +42,13 @@ tags: 7. Optionally serve with walnuts and/or raisins. Garnish with additional cinnamon. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +This recipe can be quite tasty, +but it can't fill the ice cream shaped hole in my heart. +It's not really any easier either. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/risotto.md b/risotto.md index 361751a..f784d18 100644 --- a/risotto.md +++ b/risotto.md @@ -55,3 +55,13 @@ tags: 1 tsp. **salt**, and more **black pepper** to taste. 9. Serve hot, with more **Parmesan**, if desired. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +This recipe has very low [[utility]]. +It is easily the most complex of all my + + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/seuss_1937_mulberry-street.md b/seuss_1937_mulberry-street.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b281492 --- /dev/null +++ b/seuss_1937_mulberry-street.md @@ -0,0 +1,206 @@ +--- +id: +aliases: [] +title: And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street +tags: + - exclude-from-word-count + - type/media/poetry +author: Dr. Seuss +date: 1937 +--- +# And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street + +When I leave home to walk to school, \ +Dad always says to me, \ +"Marco, keep your eyelids up \ +And see what you can see." + +But when I tell him where I've been \ +And what what I think I've seen, \ +He looks at me and sternly says, \ +"Your eyesight's much too keen. + +"Stop telling such outlandish tales. \ +Stop turning minnows into whales." + +Now, what can I say \ +When I get home today? + +\ + +All the long way to school \ +And all the way back, \ +I've looked and I've looked \ +And I've kept careful track, \ +But all that I've noticed, \ +Except my own feet, \ +Was a horse and a wagon \ +On Mulberry Street. + +\ + +That's nothing to tell of, \ +That won't do, of course . . . \ +Just a broken-down wagon \ +That's drawn by a horse. + +That _can't_ be my story. That's only a _start_. \ +I'll say that a ZEBRA was pulling that cart! \ +And that is a story that no one can beat, \ +When I say that I saw it on Mulberry Street. + +\ + +Yes, the zebra is fine, \ +But I think it's a shame, \ +Such a marvelous beast \ +With a cart that's so tame. \ +The story would really be better to hear \ +If the driver I saw were a charioteer. \ +A gold and blue chariot's _something_ to meet, \ +Rumbling like thunder down Mulberry Street! + +\ + +No, it won't do at all... \ +A zebra's too small. + +A reindeer is better; \ +He's fast and he's fleet, + +And he'd look mighty smart \ +On old Mulberry Street. + +\ + +Hold on a minute! \ +There's something wrong! + +A reindeer hates the way it feels \ +To pull a thing that runs on wheels. + +He'd be much happier, instead, \ +If he could pull a fancy sled. + +\ + +Hmmmm . . . \ +A reindeer and sleigh . . . + +Say---_anyone_ could think of that, \ +Jack or Fred ог Joe or Nat--- \ +Say, even Jane could think of _that_. + +But it isn't too late to make one little change \ +A sleigh and an ELEPHANT! _There's_ something strange! + +I'll pick one with plenty of power and size, \ +A blue one with plenty of fun in his eyes. \ +And then, just to give him a little more tone, \ +Have a Rajah, with rubies, perched high on a throne. + +Say! That makes a story that _no one_ can beat, \ +When I say that I saw it on Mulberry Street. + +\ + +But now I don't know... \ +It still doesn't seem right. + +An elephant pulling a thing that's so light \ +Would whip it around in the air like a kite. + +But he'd look simply grand \ +With a great big brass band! + +\ + +A band that's so good should have someone to hear it, \ +But it's going so fast that it's hard to keep near it. \ +ГІЇ put on a trailer! I know they won't mind \ +If a man sits and listens while hitched on behind. + +But now is it fair? Is it fair what I've done? \ +I'll bet those wagons weigh more than a ton. \ +That's really too heavy a load for one beast; \ +I'll give him some helpers. He needs two, at least. + +\ + +But now what worries me is this . . \ +Mulberry Street runs into Bliss. + +Unless there's something I can fix up, \ +There'll be an awful traffic mix-up! + +\ + +It takes Police to do the trick, \ +То guide them through where traffic's thick--- \ +It takes Police to do the trick. + +They'll never crash now. They'll race at top speed \ +With Sergeant Mulvaney, himself, in the lead. + +\ + +The Mayor is there \ +And the Aldermen too, \ +All waving big banners \ +Of red, white and blue. + +The Mayor is there \ +And he thinks it is grand, \ +And he raises his hat \ +As they dash by the stand. + +And that is a story that NO ONE can beat \ +When I say that I saw it on Mulberry Street! + +\ + +With a roar of its motor an airplane appears \ +And dumps out confetti while everyone cheers + +And that makes a story that's really not bad! \ +But it still could be better. Suppose that I add . . . . . . . + +\ + +A Chinaman \ +Who eats with sticks. . . . + +A big Magician \ +Doing tricks . . . + +A ten-foot beard \ +That needs a comb. . . . + +No time for more, \ +I'm almost home. + +\ + +I swung 'round the corner \ +And dashed through the gate, \ +I ran up the steps \ +And I felt simply GREAT! + +FOR I HAD A STORY THAT **NO ONE** COULD BEAT! \ +AND TO THINK THAT I SAW IT ON MULBERRY STREET! + +But Dad said quite calmly, \ +"Just draw up your stool \ +And tell me the sights \ +On the way home from school." + +There was so much to tell, I JUST COULDN'T BEGIN! \ +Dad looked at me sharply and pulled at his chin. \ +He frowned at me sternly from there in his seat, \ +"Was there nothing to look at . . . no people to greet? \ +Did _nothing_ excite you or make your heart beat?" + +\ + +"Nothing," I said, growing red as a beet, \ +"But a plain horse and wagon on Mulberry Street." diff --git a/stroganoff.md b/stroganoff.md index e1afff9..a98f8e8 100644 --- a/stroganoff.md +++ b/stroganoff.md @@ -16,13 +16,20 @@ tags: * **8 oz** crimini mushrooms, sliced * **1⁄2 cup** onion, diced * **2 cloves** garlic, minced -* **1 lb** ground beef, turkey, or pork +* **1 lb** ground meat[^1] * **2 tsp.** paprika * **3-4 cups** low sodium beef broth -* **8 oz** dry rotini +* **8 oz** dry pasta[^2] * **1⁄2 cup** sour cream * fresh parsley for serving +[^1]: Beef is the obvious choice, + but turkey is a bit cheaper and is still plenty flavorful, + and pork has its own unique appeal. + +[^2]: Egg noodles or any small pasta shape ought to be suitable. + Rotini is a common choice. + ## Instructions 1. Heat 2 tbsp. of **oil** over medium heat in a large pot. @@ -52,3 +59,19 @@ tags: and stir in the **mushrooms** and **sour cream**. 8. Serve with **fresh parsley**. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +It's tempting to use ground chicken or dilute the broth +to save a couple bucks on ingredients, +but I advise strongly against it. +This is not an especially flavorful dish to begin with, +and those two ingredients are pulling most of the weight. + +Certainly don't do both in the same batch. +That's a recipe for food that will make you sad to eat. +(I've done it multiple times.) + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-14_08-24-04.md b/timestamped/2026-03-14_08-24-04.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1b7449a --- /dev/null +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-14_08-24-04.md @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ +--- +id: 2026-03-14T08:24:04-04:00 +aliases: [] +title: 2026-03-14 08:24:04 +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/periodic/timestamped +dg-publish: true +date-created: 2026-03-14T08:24:04-04:00 +daily: "[[2026-03-14]]" +weekly: "[[2026-W11]]" +monthly: "[[2026-03]]" +quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]" +yearly: "[[2026]]" +--- +# 2026-03-14 08:24:04 + +My dad frequently tells me how people (especially immigrants) +are taking undue advantage of welfare and other government programs. +His favorite example right now is the "Somali daycare fraud". +He tries to bait me into agreeing that these people are lazy or selfish. +It's a frustrating line of argument, +especially from a man I know is intelligent, +because the blame is so obviously misplaced. +It's not logical to criticize the abusers of government aid +that you already believed was inappropriate. +Despite benefiting from regulation in every aspect of his life, +he fancies himself a small government type. +For a libertarian like he claims to be, +abuse of government programs +is just a symptom of the real problem, +that the programs exist in the first place. + +Complaining about something directly offensive to your personal sensibilities +is just whining, +and whining is a net negative for yourself and potential supporters, +since it negatively impacts perception of your cause. +Only the people responsible for the offense are unaffected, +they may even be benefited by your tantrum, +if (by pouting) you get the relief of catharsis, +and don't actually do anything about the real problem. + +Turning whining into belief requires considering +* why the the thing you don't like happens, +* what could be done to stop it from happening, +* what the secondary impacts of the solution would be, +* if the result is even worth the cost. +These are the bare minimum for discussing societal, +or even just organizational issues. +Until you have done them all several times +and understand the problem from all sides, +keep that shit to yourself. diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md b/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..69b6c7d --- /dev/null +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-14_23-17-58.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +--- +id: 2026-03-14T23:17:58-04:00 +aliases: [] +title: 2026-03-14 23:17:58 +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/periodic/timestamped +daily: "[[2026-03-14]]" +date-created: 2026-03-14T23:17:58-04:00 +dg-publish: true +monthly: "[[2026-03]]" +quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]" +weekly: "[[2026-W11]]" +yearly: "[[2026]]" +--- +# 2026-03-14 23:17:58 + +## Utility for Meal Planning + +Would you take this offer? + +> You can no longer eat or drink, +> but you no longer need to to survive. + +I wouldn't, but I've known people who would. +I've also known people like the villain from _Ratatouille_ +that would never eat something just for the calories. +I'd say I lean more towards the first, +certainly my interest in cooking +is one of cost optimization, +not expressing myself through the medium of food. + +Taste does matter to me though, +I realized this recently while eating particularly bland [[stroganoff]]. +Novelty of taste as well, +which is why I rotate through recipes +rather than just picking my favorite.[^1] +But the value of taste declines sharply above a certain point. + +[^1]: Internalized social stigma probably deserves more credit there, + but the outcome is the same. + +For me, a recipe with high [[utility]] +is tasty, cheap, _and_ convenient to prepare. diff --git a/timestamped/2026-03-15_12-38-20.md b/timestamped/2026-03-15_12-38-20.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f5d44b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/timestamped/2026-03-15_12-38-20.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +--- +id: 2026-03-15T12:38:20-04:00 +aliases: [] +title: 2026-03-15 12:38:20 +tags: + - authorship/original + - destiny/permanent + - status/draft + - type/periodic/timestamped +dg-publish: true +date-created: 2026-03-15T12:38:20-04:00 +daily: "[[2026-03-15]]" +weekly: "[[2026-W11]]" +monthly: "[[2026-03]]" +quarterly: "[[2026-Q1]]" +yearly: "[[2026]]" +--- +# 2026-03-15 12:38:20 + +I have this idea that people generally respond better to a good analogy +than to a well-reasoned argument, +so I'm frequently disappointed in myself +for being unable to come up with one. + +It ought to be easy for me. +When I'm sure of something, +my certainty invariably manifests in the form of an analogy, +only the parallel concepts are just that, +and they resist my attempts to define them. + +I feel now that this judgement might be baseless anyway. +Without the pressure of organizational enforcement, +radical changes in thinking necessarily take years of incremental changes. +No matter how much better the new framework is, +a person must work up to the change, +otherwise their trust in it will be hollow. +At least that has been my experience in the past few years; +knowing that a shovel is better for digging ditches, +but still using a gardening trowel +because it's what I'm comfortable with. +It doesn't frustrate me when others use trowels, +only when they can't acknowledge the benefits of the shovel. + +Like that one, most of the analogies I want to make +would be intended to demonstrate why an action would be foolish. +It would be fitting to write in [anapestic tetrameter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anapestic_tetrameter) +a la [[seuss_1937_mulberry-street]]. diff --git a/tuna-salad.md b/tuna-salad.md index c38a498..dafc463 100644 --- a/tuna-salad.md +++ b/tuna-salad.md @@ -33,3 +33,13 @@ tags: * Makes 3 cups. * Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. + +%% + +## Chef's Notes + +Big fan of this one, up there with [[granola]]. +I love a recipe that uses lots of shelf stable ingredients. +I just wish I didn't have to open and waste _four_ cans to make it. + +%% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/utility.md b/utility.md index f3241ab..6ca8702 100644 --- a/utility.md +++ b/utility.md @@ -20,6 +20,21 @@ The measure is intended to account for unintuitive quirks of human perception of A rich man is not as _satisfied_ by receiving one dollar as a poor man would be, therefore the utility of the dollar is contextual, not objective. +## In This Notebook + +I use "utility" perhaps a bit loosely compared to Wikipedia. + +If I say that some voluntary activity "has high utility", +I mean that it is worth doing, +even considering the expense +(usually labor or dollars). + +In this way "utility" is more of a signal +that I'm speaking objectively, +and that I've thought about + +## See Also + [Sorites paradox in utility theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorites_paradox#Resolutions_in_utility_theory) ## Normative and Descriptive Utility diff --git a/wishlist.md b/wishlist.md index b73b4c6..5bfec71 100644 --- a/wishlist.md +++ b/wishlist.md @@ -10,12 +10,18 @@ dg-publish: true --- # Wishlist -## Cheap +## One Per Week * [ ] hand sewing thread set (multiple colors) * [ ] quality aux cable +* [ ] half-letter 3-hole punch -## Pricier +## One Per Month + +* [ ] paper shredder (for composting) + +## One Per Year * [ ] [[e-ink-tablet]] -* [ ] 61-key midi controller (M-AUDIO Keystation 61 MK3, Nektar Impact GXP61) \ No newline at end of file +* [ ] 61-key midi controller (M-AUDIO Keystation 61 MK3, Nektar Impact GXP61) +* [ ] printer