Queenkv’s Brainpickings

Today, my puppy rocked out her run near Alamo Creek with some Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Young Folks and more. We were able to run about 1.5 miles before she had to go potty. Such a good puppy!

Another Era, originally uploaded by queenkv.

Sigh. It was bittersweet to see the Frontier sign standing on the Las [...]

Tha man behind instant ramen died this week.
For the people who wanted something hot and easy to whip up…for the dorm students who wanted a quick pick me up during all-night study sessions…for campers who wanted something hearty on their outdoor adventures - Momofuku Ando made it possible.

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Typical. This story from the Topeka Capital Journal leads off with a sixteen yeard old who dreams about working on a science degree from Cal. She tells the reporter she knows the difference between science and religious theory. She said she’s worried Cal and other colleges will think she doesn’t know the difference.
Then we have [...]

LAWRENCE — I could not resist posting parts of this guide from www.kansasmorons.com. The guide also comes in a PDF file.
I remember how my biology teacher at a Catholic high school kicked off her section on evolution. She started with a disclaimer of sorts. She said she understood that she was teaching something that [...]

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My family, our bridesmaids and most of our groomsmen met in Vegas for our bridal shower/engagement party/bachelorette/bachelor party. It was an action pack weekend. It was fun, crazy….it got smelly…and most importantly, we had a [...]

So….I have this blog entry dedicated to Filipino food in honor of Sen. Benigno “Ninoyâ€? Aquino, Jr. Stefoodie.net came up with the idea and e-mailed me to join in on the blogging event. I’ll give it a shot….

My parents worked full-time. They needed to put together simple and straight-forward meals. They were both skilled at [...]

It’s 1pm and I’m still in my DJ’s - I think I’ve hit a new all-time-low for being an un-employed slob. Wow. Typically, I’m up around 7 - my bladder is my alarm clock…then I’m skimming through Vogue or a book, while propped up on Mark, still sleeping. Then - by around 8:30 or so [...]

BERKELEY — A British blogger posted this neat idea of sending out postcards to blog visitors…..what a neat idea! I love sending out postcards.
OK - I’ll give this a try….this is going out to all of you - blog visitors and stuff….
I’d love to send you a postcard…from wherever I end-up….if you would like [...]

from Cali…
My bro has been keeping up with the latest on Cal Bear Football, for me…and golly - it’s nice to have a winning record.
Go Bears!. I was totally thrilled by one of his e-mails with the subject heading: RE: CAL ranked #4 in the nation -Sweet! Now, I don’t follow much sports, but [...]

finished shooting my interview and stand-up by 8:30 this morning…working on a debate for this afternoon…..finishing editing tonight….got a 2500-word essay on soccer due Thursday….trying to be superwoman.
damn, I miss Mark and Cali already.
one week…

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and now….one song used for Karaoke Revolution….it really kicks your ass

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