Jan 27th---
You can totally make polenta in a rice cooker! (I used 3 cups water to 1 cup cornmeal)



Jan 26th---
I read an interesting article suggesting that the 2nd Amendment was all about protecting the South's right to slave militias. This article suggests it's not accurate. Still, someting to think about.

Jan 25---
Thanks to a spotify playlist of garden related songs from the Guardian I was listening to while organizing my seeds by start date, I was turned on to The Coup who have quickly become one of my favorite groups. So glad they have several albums for me to explore!
Also, DJ Pam the Funkstress scratches with her BOOBS! And owns a cajun restaurant and catering company in northern California.

Jan 24---
I had to fix a leak under the sink all by myself with the phoned in counsel of rebby. In the process I learned what Channellock pliers are. Made in PA!

Inaugural Catch Up

I was out of town for my birthday and the inauguration. I learned a lot in DC!

Jan 23---
Cinnabons are really kind of disgusting.



Jan 22---
Julia Child loved cats!

Indian Peace Medals were a thing. A really embarrassing thing.

First Lady Grace Coolidge had a pet raccoon.

President Chester A Arthur had 80 pairs of pants!



Jan 21---
Obama was the first president to ever mention gay rights in an inauguration speech. I was there to hear it.



Jan 20---
Union Station is a magical place.



Jan 19
A very simple explanation of why defending civil rights is everyone's job.

Jan 18---
took this quiz to find out which Dr Who companion I most resembled. Answer is Donna Noble. :)

Jan 17---
I have been trying to avoid the whole gun thing as much as possible, but this ad makes me want to cry. I can't believe our society is really coming to this.

Jan 16---
Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Dr Who fanfiction is a thing.