What did I learn? I learned that I probably shouldn’t run a contest on my blog, since I just blog about my life and the things I like… no specific topic or subject mater. So it’s not like a ton of Wilco fans know to check out my blog.
And I’m okay with that.
Hmmm. Points take, past-Molly, but I’m going to give it another whirl now. I have more readers, more eFriends (thank you, Internets), a more universally exciting product to give away, and more promotion ideas. This giveaway, I’m hoping, will be decidedly different and way more successful.
Intrigued? I hope so. I’m super excited about it myself.
So be sure to check back tomorrow AM for more information. Happy Sundaying… and GO RAVENS!
I know I previously claimed that I don’t drink iced coffee in cold weather. I was pretty adamant about it, in fact. But I’m a liar. I do drink it in fall and wintry weather, and the older I get, the more I prefer my coffee strong and cold (like RP once said, is just the way she likes her mens). I’m getting off topic.
Lately, I’ve been trying to knock off my Caribou habit because it’s really just ridiculous how much dinero I spend there. One of the ways I’m trying to do this is to brew my own iced coffee at home. If I have the time, I make coffee-ice cubes… but usually I don’t have the patience to brew two pots of coffee. ‘CAUSE I’M LAZY, PEOPLE… THAT’S WHY. So I was surfin’ the Internets for some other ideas, and I came across Matt Yglesias’s suggestion, via the Internet Food Association (via Serious Eats):
What you need to do is fill a pitcher with a mixture of water and coffee (if you’re grinding your own, aim for a coarse grind) in a ratio of about 1 cup of coffee to about 4.5 cups of water. Stir it up to mix, and stick it in the fridge for, ideally, a 12 hour overnight brew. In the morning, strain the mixture. If your strainer isn’t fine-meshed enough (mine isn’t) you can supplement it with a paper coffee filter. Now you’ve got a delicious pitcher of coffee concentrate. Pour some over an ice cube and enjoy! Most authorities I’ve consulted actually suggest that you dilute the concentrate with some water or milk. I don’t, personally, find that to be necessary since the cold-brewing process leaves you with a coffee that’s all singing flavors and no acid and bitterness, but who am I to contradict the authorities if that’s how you prefer to drink it.
Yum. Sounds like it’ll hit the spot. I shall try it on Sunday… without milk. Milk is for losers and for people that can tolerate their lactose.
I feel like this Saturday Night Live character, “blogger” for bitchplease.com, at the moment:
… and for the record, I’m not proud of it. Here’s how we’re similar:
There’s a constant stream of coffee drinks on my desk. I can’t work without them.
I find myself muttering “Bitch, please” after practically every press call I get. (To myself, not out loud. That would be rude.)
Sometimes I look a bit of a mess when I come to work… on the days when I know I won’t have to “see” any “people” outside of work people. It’s 99.9% women where I work so it “doesn’t matter.” Just don’t tell my mom.
I’m a cardigan lover… I’ll admit it.
Sometimes, when I’m writing material for other audiences, I feel as corny as the bitch, please blogger. It’s a necessary part of my real job.
And yet still… my nails are always painted.
Oh well. ‘Tis the life of a blogger, eh?
BTW, I wish they didn’t get rid of Michaela Watkins, the actress that plays this character and others that I loved… including Hoda Kotb from the Today Show, from Saturday Night Live. I really liked her. Ahh well.
The House will vote on their historic health care bill tomorrow. Now is the time to call your Representative in Washington and make sure they know you stand for quality, affordable health care for all.
Actors Martin Sheen and Stockard Channing, who’ve had some on-screen “experience” with politics, have recorded a special message for Health Care for America Now supporters for this moment.
Much love for President Obama, obviously, but I have always wished Jed Bartlett was president… or at the very least Matthew Santos. I’m a huge fan, as the picture from my office wall will attest:
Santos/McGarry
One of my friends from the Richmond, VA campaign I ran in 2005 gave that bumper sticker to me. I love it, but didn’t want to put it on my car to get ruined.
Folks might also notice I have an affinity for Obama and – my most favorite Congressman in the whole world – Rep. Patrick Murphy. He’s the best.
It’s kind of outstanding and is certainly everything a political/pop culture geek like me loves. Lin-Manuel Miranda, he of In the Heights fame (also fab – not that I’ve seen it, but it killed on the Tony Awards and it’s forever been on my list of things to see), is kind of my new obsession.
My performance at the White House Poetry Event, courtesy of WhiteHouse.gov. This is the premiere of a new song from The Hamilton Mixtape, my next big writing project. It’s a hip-hop concept album about the life and death of Alexander Hamilton. I’m accompanied by Tony/Grammy-winning genius Alex Lacamoire. It was one of the highlights of my life to perform for The President, The First Lady and the First Family. I’m so grateful to the White House for making it available. Enjoy.
How great is that? A hip-hop concept album about the life and death of Alexander Hamilton! GENIUS. I can’t wait until this project is ready for mass consumption. It’ll be like Sarah Vowell books for my ears and entertainment.
On-air promos for a sexual threesome on an upcoming episode of “Gossip Girl” have spurred the Parents Television Council to ask affiliates of the CW network to pre-empt the show.
Airing the teen tryst, which is being teased in an ad as a “3SOME,” is “reckless and irresponsible,” said PTC president Tim Winter in a statement Wednesday. The threesome involves three main characters in the show but they are not identified in the promos.
The PTC has urged CW affiliate stations not to air the episode, scheduled for Nov. 9.
Everyone needs to chill about GG. The real news story is… who will the threesome involve?
My guess: Serena (duh), Chuck, and Nate. Serena ’cause she’s sooo been-there-done-that, Chuck because “he only needs five minutes” and has also experimented with his same-sex partners, and Nate because he’s hot and viewers like me would like to see that. That’s my very scientific research.
H/t to Oh Joy! for sharing these beautiful pieces by elva fields. Too bad it looks like most, if not all, are sold out. You know, ’cause I’m made of money.
