Snibbles

Ginger Spread

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:36:31 -0800

We picked up a jar of ginger spread at the store the other day. It's excellent, with just the perfect balance of ginger and sugar (and nothing else).

Lint Catcher Balls

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:41:19 -0800

Do you have cats or dogs? "Lint spiders" on your clothes? Lint Catcher balls remove fuzz and hair in the wash cycle. They really work.

Light-weight Folding Recliner

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:33:17 -0800

We bought a new chair today, a Faulkner "Zero gravity" recliner. Padded fabric is attached to the frame with mini bungies for a comfy feel.

All-in-1 Calc

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:28:06 -0800

The calculator that ships with Android OS is simple. It doesn't even have a % key (something I always look for). I "upgraded" to All-in-1 Calc.

Puzzle Blox

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:50:47 -0800

Another application that takes full advantage of my Android device's features. I especially like the haptic feedback when the blocks shift and land. There are real "blox" in there!

Tricorder

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:39:46 -0800

I really love the Android apps that take advantage of Android device features. Tricorder uses the phone's sensors to detect gravity/angle, sounds, GPS position, and more.

Adium: Now with Twitter

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:43:18 -0800

I use a Mac and Adium is my IM application of choice. Now Adium 1.4 (currently in Beta) offers Twitter support. It's excellent!

Chimes Ginger Chews

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:07:24 -0800

I found a bag of Chimes Orange Ginger Chews at the grocery store checkout stand today. I decided to try them. Yum!

Crushed Tomatoes

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:28:58 -0800

Looking for a tasty, easy tomato sauce? Try S&W Crushed Italian Recipe tomatoes with Oregano & Basil in Rich Puree.

Silent in the Grave

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:25:28 -0800

I recently finished reading Silent in the Grave, the first novel by Deanna Raybourn featuring Lady Julia Grey and Nicholas Brisbane. How could I pass up a book that begins with these words:

Still Life

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:20:40 -0800

Still Life, by Louise Penny, is an award-winning first novel featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec. There are currently 5 books in the series.

Ghirardelli Vanilla Dream

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:03:35 -0800

Some white chocolate is just sweet nothing. That's what a lot of people think when they hear "white chocolate". It's not chocolate, they say. It's just cocoa butter and sugar. But...

Klean Kanteen Wide

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:38:58 -0800

I like iced coffee in the morning. I make up my own mix at home (coffee concentrate, half&half, Sweet 'n Low), then carry that to work. I've started using a 12-oz Kleen Kanteen widemouth bottle.

Sweet Pickled Peppers

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:08:00 -0800

The other night at Chili's restaurant, Rich and I were served a garnish of sweet pickled jalapeno peppers with our hamburger. Yum!

A Festive Overture

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:42:53 -0800

Did you play "A Festive Overture" (by Alfred Reed) in HS band? We did and it was one of my favorite pieces.