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Friday, January 30, 2026
Angelou
Come, and Be my Baby by Maya Angelou
The highway is full of big cars
going nowhere fast
And folks is smoking anything that’ll burn
Some people wrap their lies around a cocktail glass
And you sit wondering
where you’re going to turn
I got it.
Come. And be my baby.
Some prophets say the world is gonna end tomorrow
But others say we’ve got a week or two
The paper is full of every kind of blooming horror
And you sit wondering
What you’re gonna do.
I got it.
Come. And be my baby.
The highway is full of big cars
going nowhere fast
And folks is smoking anything that’ll burn
Some people wrap their lies around a cocktail glass
And you sit wondering
where you’re going to turn
I got it.
Come. And be my baby.
Some prophets say the world is gonna end tomorrow
But others say we’ve got a week or two
The paper is full of every kind of blooming horror
And you sit wondering
What you’re gonna do.
I got it.
Come. And be my baby.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Ushnisha
"The ushnisha is a distinctive cranial protuberance or topknot on the head of the Buddha, symbolizing his spiritual attainment, expanded wisdom, and enlightenment, appearing as a rounded bump or an elaborate hair knot in Buddhist art as one of the 32 major marks of a great man, distinguishing the enlightened Buddha from ordinary figures."
Image from Wikimedia Commons
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Schumacher
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.” E.F. Schumacher
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Verbicide
verbicide - noun
1: deliberate distortion of the sense of a word (as in punning)
2: one who distorts the sense of a word
1: deliberate distortion of the sense of a word (as in punning)
2: one who distorts the sense of a word
Monday, January 26, 2026
Avocado Mayo
From Ai Gemini:
Making your own mayo with avocado oil is a total game-changer. It’s significantly healthier than store-bought versions filled with seed oils, and once you nail the technique, it takes about 60 seconds.
The secret to success is using an immersion blender (stick blender) and a jar that is just slightly wider than the blender head.
The 1-Minute Avocado Mayo
Ingredients
- Avocado Oil 1 cup (neutral flavored)
- Egg 1 large (room temperature is best)
- Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon (acts as an emulsifier)
- Salt ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
1. The Layering: Crack the egg into the bottom of a tall glass jar (a wide-mouth Mason jar works perfectly). Pour the avocado oil, lemon juice, mustard, and salt on top. Let it settle for a moment until the egg is resting at the very bottom.
2. The Position: Place your immersion blender into the jar, pressing it firmly against the bottom, right over the egg yolk.
3. The Pulse: Turn the blender on high. Do not move it. Hold it steady at the bottom for about 20 seconds. You will see white, creamy mayo start to creep up the sides.
4. The Finish: Once most of the oil is emulsified at the bottom, slowly tilt and pull the blender upward to incorporate the remaining oil at the top.
Why did my mayo fail?
If you end up with a watery mess instead of a thick cream, it usually means the oil was added too fast or the egg was too cold.
Pro-Tip: If it breaks (separates), don't throw it out! Put a fresh egg yolk in a clean jar and very slowly pour your "failed" mixture into it while blending. It will usually rescue the batch.
Making your own mayo with avocado oil is a total game-changer. It’s significantly healthier than store-bought versions filled with seed oils, and once you nail the technique, it takes about 60 seconds.
The secret to success is using an immersion blender (stick blender) and a jar that is just slightly wider than the blender head.
The 1-Minute Avocado Mayo
Ingredients
- Avocado Oil 1 cup (neutral flavored)
- Egg 1 large (room temperature is best)
- Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon (acts as an emulsifier)
- Salt ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
1. The Layering: Crack the egg into the bottom of a tall glass jar (a wide-mouth Mason jar works perfectly). Pour the avocado oil, lemon juice, mustard, and salt on top. Let it settle for a moment until the egg is resting at the very bottom.
2. The Position: Place your immersion blender into the jar, pressing it firmly against the bottom, right over the egg yolk.
3. The Pulse: Turn the blender on high. Do not move it. Hold it steady at the bottom for about 20 seconds. You will see white, creamy mayo start to creep up the sides.
4. The Finish: Once most of the oil is emulsified at the bottom, slowly tilt and pull the blender upward to incorporate the remaining oil at the top.
Why did my mayo fail?
If you end up with a watery mess instead of a thick cream, it usually means the oil was added too fast or the egg was too cold.
Pro-Tip: If it breaks (separates), don't throw it out! Put a fresh egg yolk in a clean jar and very slowly pour your "failed" mixture into it while blending. It will usually rescue the batch.
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