there may be a reason why these are secrets

what exactly are these people doing?

I get a come-on from QPB to take 5 books for 5 dollars. Perhaps I can find something worth that much . . .

I’m amazed at how many and how, um, mechanical/technical the books on sex seem to be. Not a lot on health or the relationship aspects: it’s all about pleasure. I counted 5 how-to books and a couple of books of saucy erotica, including one that claimed to cover all aspects of vampire erotica, with 5 “bonus werewolf stories.”

It’s a far cry from Freddy the Pig.

not my problem

As seen in ajc.com | Metro:

YOUR TURN

Which are you most likely to do to conserve water?
Quit watering the lawn. 34% 125
Take shorter showers. 4% 16
Get a low-flush toilet. 3% 10
Get a low-flow showerhead. 2% 9
Nothing. I’m not really concerned about it. 57% 208
Total Votes 368

This
survey is not a scientific sampling and does not reflect the opinion of the
general public, but only of those who choose to participate.


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Summer meals: potato salad

Always a welcome addition to the table, and I cobbled together this dressing last night.

To 2 pounds scrubbed, diced, boiled, and cooled red potatoes, add:

1/2 cup mayo (could use a stock, but I haven’t tried it)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 – 1 tsp chinese mustard power
1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Whisk all that together, add it to the potatoes, and serve warm.

the delicate sound of . . . . klezmer

The temple across the street has inaugurated wedding season, from what I can gather. The bands invariably set up their PA equipment to bathe my house in frenetic klezmer music: OK in the afternoon, but when they start at 8 -9 PM, it gets old fast.