At the risk that you'll all think I'm nuts...but heck. I was getting cauliflower ready for dinner and it occurred to me that vegetables have different personalities. In my mind, anyway. Zucchini: the most agreeable of vegetables. It blends in with everyone, but it's never obsequious or false to itself. Sweet potatoes: the grandmother of vegetables. Very cozy and welcoming. Cauliflower: kind of bland, devoid of personality, but it could surprise you sometimes. Like a dull guy who occasionally tells a funny joke at the water cooler. Broccoli: feisty. Like a terrier. Spinach: kind of dour, but a loyal friend. Kale: has a fierce sense of individuality, but like spinach, is a loyal friend. Kale's affections last for life. Corn: this one is kind of a party animal. Corn is still drinking beer and making a mess when you'd like to be closing up. Tomatoes: a little sloppy. The kind of vegetable that needs to be reminded to tuck its shirt into its pants. Cabbage: not invited t
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The blog I love;
Andd it'll make me think,
The blog I love;
And when it comes my way,
I'll read its updates every day.
One page will let me tell
It's what I crave;
Its very URL
Will make me rave;
Its postings, witty yet concise--
Every day I'll check them twice.
Maybe it's got lots of readers,
Maybe there's just one or two;
As long as they're not bottom feeders--
Only gentry
Will read its every entry.
I'll put it on my list
Of favorite sites;
And 'cause I can't resist,
I'll waste my nights
By browsing musings of
The author of the blog I love!
--Lobo
;)
There's just something about doggie pictures. And fun text.
You may have heard about this next one: www.dooce.com. She was probably the first person ever to be fired for her blog. A former Mormon now struggling with depression, her entries are usually more like mini essays, and she's always very honest. Good stuff.