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Month: February 2014

How I stuffed a chicken

Posted on February 26, 2014March 23, 2017 by Clay

Last year, a little before Thanksgiving, I saw a picture of a turkey stuffed with brisket. It was a clever riff on turducken,…

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Points off for a men’s room

Posted on February 24, 2014March 19, 2017 by Clay

Right at the beginning I want to stress that what I’m about to discuss is not an issue over which I’ve fretted since…

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To the CHP

Posted on February 23, 2014March 19, 2017 by Clay

I think it’s not a secret that I spent a number of years in close proximity to the Governor of California. I rode…

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Elevator issues

Posted on February 22, 2014March 24, 2017 by Clay

We park our car in a multistory garage across the street. The elevator lobby has two elevators and one “up” button on each…

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Thoughts on health care

Posted on February 6, 2014March 23, 2017 by Clay

A Facebook friend linked today to a blog post in which the writer quarreled with the idea that an individual mandate for health…

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Gay bars

Posted on February 1, 2014March 23, 2017 by Clay

My friend Anthony owns a bar and he’s selling it. Business is down. It’s a gay bar. The new owner will remodel the…

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Nacho memories

Posted on February 1, 2014March 23, 2017 by Clay

Twice in the last week I’ve made tortilla chips by cutting corn tortillas into sixths and frying them. It’s cheaper than buying pre-made…

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