A former co-worker and all-around “interesting” guy has started a blog with a cohort. Strange Tidings hopes to provide lots of links to lots of strange and weird stuff. Knowing Shigoki, there will indeed be some cool stuff there. I’ve added Strange Tidings to my RSS reader and will be keeping an eye on these guys. Good luck, guys!
Doug Douillard, a friend and former neighbor, just hit me up with some cool news. USA Today has published fans’ theories on LOST and his is one of the top 10 out of “far more theories — from around the world — than we could submit to Lost’s producers.” The producers have some awesome comments about it, too. My favorite, though, is:
Cuse: “I will say that this person is going to really respond to Season 5 and feel very superior to everyone else.”
Lindelof: “Then, in Season 6, we will crush their spirits and prove them wrong. And until then, they should enjoy the ride.”
Congratulations, Doug!
A friend visiting from San Antonio, Texas, (Hi, Mark!) wrote down this recipe for me from memory, exclaiming how fantastic it tastes. He says, “Like lasagna, it tastes even better a few days later.”
In a sauce pan, bring 2 sticks unsalted butter, 1 cup water, and 4 tablespoons cocoa to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups sugar, 2 cups flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend in 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Transfer to 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.
Using the same sauce pan, bring 1 stick unsalted butter to boil. Add 4 tablespoons cocoa and 6 tablespoons milk. Remove from heat. Add 1 box confectioners sugar, 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour over cake while hot.
I’m famous!!! Nathan Aaron over at Method Lust took me out on a Method field trip at Target. We had a great time and I am now interested in acquiring some of the Method products. Thanks, Nate!
Lucky over at Lucky At Life gave me one of his new T-shirts tonight. How cool is that?!? Lucky is a rescue pup who certainly has been lucky. Molly, our white boxer, got to play with Lucky last weekend at the Bark Park in Country Park in Greensboro, NC. There she learned of Lucky’s brand new line of Lucky At Life clothing. Well, the first batch of shirts is in and they look great! Stop by and see what Lucky’s got to share with us all about being Lucky At Life.
Nathan Aaron of Luxe Illustrato has been up to product fanboy goodness. His latest creation on the web is method lust. Stop by and harass him a bit! While you’re there, maybe you can feed his addiction and order him a little something from method…
I just learned last night of the death of a kind and gentle soul. I met Kevin a few years ago and he joined me and my friends in running around for awhile. I best remember his smile. When he smiled, I got glimpses of true joy in someone’s heart. Kevin and I had not been in touch nearly as much as we used to. I feel some regret in that. It really saddens me that he died alone; I hope he died gently, without pain and without fear.
I wish we had played more chess.
Kevin Karl Shores
GREENSBORO — Kevin Karl Shores, 47, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his residence in Shepherd House on Saturday, December 1, 2007.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 7, at Lakeview Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Goans officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather at Grace Community Church afterward.
Kevin was born September 13, 1960, in Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from Southeast Guilford High School in 1979. He was an artist and enjoyed music. He is remembered for his dry wit and unique outlook on life.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Donna Lou Shores.
He is survived by his sister, Mae Jennifer Shores of Philadelphia, Pa.; brother, Robert Lee Shores and wife, Mary Ellen of Greensboro; nephews, Gabriel, Ariel and Joel Shores. Also surviving are his aunts, Avis Selzer of Minneapolis, Minn. and Carolee Haskin and husband, Chuck of Yorba Linda, Calif.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Street Chapel.
