Benford's Musings

So, I think you can leave me a voicemail here. It will get transcribed and sent to me as an email or something. Let’s give it a try:
https://clients4.google.com/voice/embed/webCallButtonVm

***udpate***
So, maybe not. It seems like I can call a number from this widget, maybe? I don’t know. It’s certain I have to do more reading about Google Voice. Whatever it is, I have it now…and I can share soon, I’m sure. By the way, do you Google Wave yet? I have an account but haven’t found anyone who uses it regularly.

Okay, have a great day, enjoy the beautiful but chilly weather!
~C

***udpate***
Okay, so it seems that I have a universal number I can use! It’s 707-50-Cathy. Eureka, I have a Google number. You can leave me a voicemail there or it will ring to any phone(s) I assign. Cool, huh? Okay, I’ll post more as I understand more.
~C

So I got this email today and it was just TOO funny of a tactic not to share before. Don’t try to go to the links, I have a feeling you’ll get spammed or viruses or something. It was sent by a person called Mark Stadler…name kinda sounds familiar but it sounds like a TV character name more than anything else.

SUBJECT: Fwd: You really got the guts to break up with me over email,bitch??

You really got the guts to break up with me over email,bitch??!?!Tell you what! I just made a nice compilation of your/our best scenesand put it up for download on

http://sharecash.org/download.php?file=226849
http://sharecash.org/download.php?file=226607

Oh and btw: This email just went out to your parents. I bet they didn’t know you’re into dirty stuff like this.

Cheers!
Your ex

Now that I’ve shared it, I’ll go put it in my Spam folder. Oh yeah, I got an email today telling me that Ladies Home Journal is following my tweets. Really? Do I tweet LHJ material? Huh!

Thank you Food Network for such good tips for the NYE Party season:

Entertaining friends is simple if your bar is stocked with basic cocktail-making supplies. Here’s a quick list of the items you need to be ready to make drinks on a moment’s notice.

Glassware
Highball glasses are a good all-purpose glass to keep on hand. Also have some pint glasses (for beer), martini glasses, all-purpose wine glasses, and margarita glasses. Get at least a half-dozen of each type.

Jigger
This is an hourglass-shaped measuring tool made of stainless steel that generally holds 1.5 ounces of fluid in one end and 1 ounce in the other. You’ll need this to measure the liquor you put into cocktails.

Garnishes
Make those drinks pretty. Keep on hand salt, sugar, a jar of those bright red maraschino cherries and olives. In the fresh garnish department, have wedges of lemons and limes and mint leaves ready.

Bartender’s handbook – or a laptop with your favorite cocktail site bookmarked
Unless you’re a pro mixologist, you’re going to need to look up the ingredients and instructions for some drinks your guests request.

Cocktail Shaker
A two-pieced device used to mix cocktail ingredients by shaking.

Electric Blender
Because you can’t make all drinks in a shaker. Blenders are key for frozen drinks like margaritas and pina coladas.

Wine opener / bottle opener
Get a bottle opener for the metal-capped beverages and a wine opener or corkscrew for the corked ones.

Muddler
A tool that looks like a little baseball bat. Use to crush mint, fruit and spices. Essential for making mojitos and juleps.

Mixers
In addition to liquor, this is your primary palette. Here’s a list of suggested items to keep on hand: Orange juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, tomato juice, cranberry juice, cola, ginger ale, soda water, tonic water, grenadine, sugar syrups and fruit syrups.

Strainer
A metal tool that looks a bit like a spring with a handle. Use this to strain the ice out of your cocktail shaker as you pour the drink into a serving glass.

I think I keep all the hardware in stock. And thanks to a happy hour for a fundraising event, I even have a muddler. May the party begin. 🙂