Stephen Mark Rainey

Ms. B. and I wanted to have a getaway of some variety for our fifth anniversary, primarily just the two of us because she's had to be gone so much to Michigan to look after her folks (not to mention on various arts & crafts long weekends). Last year, we enjoyed two lovely trips to […]

I envy Brugger for having seen Alton Brown while she was in Michigan this past week. I've found him a font of great ideas and wit. But I tried his fucking martini, and I don't know what the hell, man. Orange bitters? Really? Dude. Alton Brown's Martini Recipe Now, if you're not a drinker, this […]

I tend to be more politically active these days, mainly because I cannot turn a blind eye to the devastation and depravity being wrought by the so-called President of the US and the horrific regime behind its bloviating, useful idiot. I haven't been able to hold back since 2016, when it became clear to anyone […]

Halloween is our favorite holiday (I'm sure this news stuns you), and we always do up the house and yard a bit. Our decorations are modest compared to many folks around who really do it up, but they're at least as sincere as Linus's pumpkin patch. Here's a few pics of this year's fall dressing.Last […]