Happy 9th Birthday, Google.
Providing food to an information starved world.
Roger Freberg
Katie Couric is just sad
Over the years, I have wondered if America — by this I mean ‘we’ — would ever tire of the antics of Katie Couric.
Recently, Katie decided to share with us her wisdom on Iraq, the war and the Iranian Dictator. Here is a collection of some of her wit and disdain from her interview:
“The whole culture of wearing flags on our lapel and saying ‘we’ when referring to the United States …”
So, Katie, what are you trying to say? Have you found a home on an independent island somewhere?
Couric referenced comments made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday’s “The Charlie Rose Show,” and said she actually agreed with Ahmadinejad on one point. “Oftentimes Westerners don’t really understand fully the values of this particular culture,” said Couric. “And I think the jury is still out as to whether democracy can really thrive in Iraq.”
Agreeing with Ahmadinejad on anything shows how guliable you are… fortunately ‘we’ are no longer amused.
Roger Freberg
Vilafonte winery of South Africa
Vilafonte’ Wines has a wonderful web site with a pleasant interview with one of the founders fellow Californian Zelma Long. All three partners have a long history in wine making, production and marketing… and it seems like a fun group.
Like many blends with Cabernet, I prefer mine to have a sizable helping of Merlot to smooth it out… and their ‘2003 Series m’ does not disappoint. After sampling, I bought the Bevmo’s last three bottles on-line … but more are available elsewhere, such as at Southern Wine. I suspect that the 2003 series might not be Zelma’s favorite…. although sentimentally the first.
South Africa seems to be dotted with many boutique style wineries and if you are looking for something special, this is very enjoyable. Be advised, most small wineries do not produce the quatities , so a bit of searching will be required.
What to use Vilafonte’ Series M with is really not a question. They describe their wine themselves as very versatile. Excellent with poultry, chicken, duck and the main fare of holiday meals ( such as ham). I was amused that they mentioned it was good with South African ‘Spingbok’. As an aside, Zelma did say that it could be served with many South African dishes known for their ‘fruity components’. I cannot think of anything better than the ‘Series m’ along with a healthy serving of ‘ Bobotie’ on Saffron Rice!
Looking for something fun and different… check it out!
Roger Freberg
Southern California Trojans & the Radisson
Every school has these secrets. You KNOW what I mean! The secret of where you can stay that is actually in walking distance from the stadium!
In Gainesville, we found a hotel actually ABOVE the student union on campus! We could even view the SWAMP (football stadium) from our room. At SMU, it’s the Holiday Inn. At the University of Oregon, it’s the Phoenix…. you get the idea… a lot of ‘secrets’ out there.
The University of Southern California is no exception. The big secret is the Radisson Hotel right next to campus! Aaaaah…. it was wonderful to walk into bed right after the game and watch everyone else struggle with the traffic. We have done that before all too many times!
Sometimes you take a picture that everyone takes… the rainbow running from one side of the stadium to the other was on everyone’s list! My lovely bride is all smiles in victory and a shot of the entrance to the stadium and the ever present ‘white horse’!
Fight On!
Roger Freberg
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Down 88 on Jenny Craig
Well… I am a few pounds away from my goal weight… which I am thinking about lowering a tad. Although I have lost over 88 lbs… here are a few things that weigh over 80 lbs… for perspective.
Pictured above weigh 80-88 lbs: Super Model, Martial Artists, emperor Penguin and big ol’ Tunas!
Thank you Jenny Craig!
Roger Freberg