Indy Recycling

The city has decided to beef up its recycling efforts, according to the Star. The city needs to do something, because recycling in Indy is a pain.
We started recycling about two years ago. I never bothered to sign up for curbside recycling because I know the city loses money on it. Instead, I take all [...]

Public Park = Public Sex?

A couple of friends of ours are honked off because a woman called the cops on them. They were sitting at the park enjoying the sunshine and minding their own business. The park was filled with moms and their children. One of these moms called the cops because she suspected these two men of intending [...]

Afternoon Delight

I really get annoyed when people post lengthy lists of the music they’re listening to and the books they’re reading. But I have to admit, there are times when I like to share…
“what you need’s a sugar daddy
diamond rings and a brand new Caddy
little things to help a girl make it through
what you need are [...]

Fresh Tomato, Pepper, and Basil Frittatas– Indymel style

For those who might be unfamiliar with frittatas, it’s an open-faced Italian style of omelette that requires a skillet that can go from the stovetop to the oven. You start it on a burner and finish it off under the broiler. It’s a little like quiche, but much simpler and less fattening.
Ingredients
1 large tomato (been [...]

Just Sign Here

I don’t see how young people can avoid making bad credit decisions. It seems everywhere my brother, who is 18 and starting university next week, turns there are companies offering him credit. He has received no fewer than ten different communications, mostly e-mail, from his school’s financial aid office imploring him to sign a master [...]

When We’re With Child

The Star has an interesting article this morning on the blahs of motherhood. About a year ago, Mel and I decided we wanted kids. We decided I should get inseminated because I’m older and, at the time, I was amenable to the idea. The more we researched it, the more I found myself feeling ambivalent. [...]

Shake or Barrel Redux

I personally like the Spanish-influenced barrel tiles (see previous post), but there are a few other things to consider. Aluminum is lighter-weight, has higher recycled content, and is more energy efficient than steel tiles. (Recall that the attractive barrel tiles are steel while the shake tiles are aluminum.) Aluminum is slightly more expensive than steel, [...]

Shake or Barrel?

Mel and I are contemplating installing a metal roof on our house. We’ve narrowed down our choices to the following two:

Galvanized steel stone coated barrel tile (1)
Aluminum shake tile (1,2)

From a purely aesthetic perspective, which do you prefer?

3rd Time’s a Charm

My temperature was significantly higher on Monday morning than Sunday, meaning that I ovulated a day earlier than expected. That made Monday a great day for an insemination but Tuesday not so much; so we only tried once this month. Ness and I picked up the sample at the local sperm bank, where we had a great experience. There’s [...]

Large Aircraft Go Bye-Bye

Air travel just keeps getting worse and worse. Are people going to travel without cell phones, laptops, and wristwatches? Uh, no. Folks will find alternatives to large commercial flights.
I anticipate that fewer people will fly. Vacationers will stay closer to home. Businesspeople will have more virtual meetings. I also believe there’ll be an increase in [...]