Category Archives: Food

Verdict

Posted on 03/06/2023 by Jorge Medico

How many of you have experienced the judgment of a snooty waiter or sommelier in a fancy restaurant? They seem to have a talent for wordlessly putting you down. Of course, this only occurs if you buy into their fantasy … Continue reading →

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Milk and Humor

Posted on 06/03/2022 by Jorge Medico

Amidst the current crisis people are facing due to a shortage of baby formula, combined with the myriad of disasters blasting us from all the news outlets, most of us desperately need a moment of humor to leaven our life. … Continue reading →

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Twilight Zone

Posted on 02/03/2022 by Jorge Medico

TWILIGHT ZONE We had gone out to a movie and dinner last night. The movie was “Scoop”, and despite an excellent cast and the fact that it had some moments, I can’t give it much more than a lukewarm recommendation. … Continue reading →

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Belly

Posted on 08/16/2021 by Jorge Medico

It’s a bit late, but still Monday, so time to post this today’s Poem of the Week. Due to the presence of my VIP visitors, we ate more than we usually do, so today’s poem is particularly fitting. Their plane … Continue reading →

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BBQ Humor

Posted on 04/16/2021 by Jorge Medico

New Standard Operating Procedures released today. Please learn. BBQ RULES We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity . When a man volunteers to do the BBQ … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on 11/26/2020 by Jorge Medico

In 1789, George Washington was the first president to proclaim a Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26, as a day of celebration for the US Constitution. In the 1800’s, Sarah Josepha Hale, an editorialist, began a campaign to have several … Continue reading →

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Dining

Posted on 08/31/2020 by Jorge Medico

It’s another Poetry Monday. Here is an offering from my favorite poet, as he vagabonded his way across Europe. dining it was strange at first, eating alone in restaurants. I was in Portugal, so I could afford it- the food … Continue reading →

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George Carlin -View Life His Way

Posted on 07/07/2020 by Jorge Medico

I’ve long ago have come to the conclusion that life is way too short, not to mention frequently absurd, to be taken too seriously. That’s why, when I look back and see my postings taking on a serious tone, or … Continue reading →

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Southeast Asia – Bali – Chapter 7

Posted on 07/06/2020 by Jorge Medico

Flying with Garuda Airlines can be an adventure in many ways. Knowing its issues with reliability, the day Marjorie and I were scheduled to fly to Bali for a weekend R&R, I asked Barun, our driver, to wait until he … Continue reading →

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Southeast Asia – Chapter 6

Posted on 07/05/2020 by Jorge Medico

My work week in Solo rapidly became an established routine of bedside rounds in the morning, followed by lunch, then didactic sessions in the afternoon, using the slide sets of medical topics I brought with me from the States. I … Continue reading →

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