Orban’s Tooth-and-Nail Hungarian Goulash Recipe

Yesterday was another twelve-hour Saturday, which, given the state of the nation, and, indeed, the world lately, I suppose shouldn’t have surprised me.  Not that I’m complaining about working six days a week instead of five, no way – make hay while the sun shines, I say.  Around nine o’clock, I received a visit from Colonel… Continue reading Orban’s Tooth-and-Nail Hungarian Goulash Recipe

The ICE Men Bungleth Custody of Jakadrien Turner

Last night, Cerise and I dropped by the Round Robin Bar at the Willard Hotel to enjoy some of their exquisite cocktails before the theater.  After we had ordered, she surveyed the crowd, then leaned close, speaking softly. “See that fellow over there?” Cerise asked.  “The one drinking alone?  That’s Bletchley.  I know his wife. … Continue reading The ICE Men Bungleth Custody of Jakadrien Turner

Meet Rick Perry’s Most Ambitious New Volunteer

It’s been unseasonably cool here in Washington the last few days, and I can’t complain.  The finches and hummingbirds have ceased visiting their bird feeders, so I suppose it bothers them, though.  On the other hand, the brisk weather seems to have had a stimulating effect on the appetites of cardinals, jays, robins, and in particular,… Continue reading Meet Rick Perry’s Most Ambitious New Volunteer