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August 04, 2005
fifty-one seconds in the kitchen
I stood in front of the open refrigerator, and scanned the shelves. Anne spoke to me from the dining room.
"What are you doing?" She said.
"I'm thinking about having a Homer Simpson," I said.
"Donuts and a beer?" She said.
I stood up, a pink box in one hand, an Arrogant Bastard Ale in the other.
"Yeah," I said. "Isn't that horrible?"
"What's horrible," she said, "is that I knew what you were talking about without looking."
I opened up the box. A glazed donut clung to one side, and a devil's food with rainbow jimmies rested next to it. The crumbs and remains of their brothers surrounded them.
"You want to join me?" I said. "There are two donuts left."
"No. That's disgusting." She said. "I think I'll have a Flaming Moe instead."
"Okay," I said, "I'll get the cough syrup."
In an effort to live a more healthy lifestyle and get the body I crave, I will not comment on how absolutely wonderful that Homer Simpson sounds!
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at August 4, 2005 10:40 AM
Happy belated B-day Wil, I'm a long time reader, 1st time poster. Enjoy that Homer Simpson.
Posted by: joer0225 at August 4, 2005 10:52 AM
Wil,
Thats great! I hope your kids don't know what your talking about, cuz if they do... Its time to unplug the tv, hehe.
As always love the blog
Posted by: Kevin at August 4, 2005 10:53 AM
1 beer and 1 donut,
is better for you than homers famous wafful.
or the good morning burger!
at August 4, 2005 10:58 AM
Do you also stand in the shower sucking on a stick of butter?
*that gurgling sound homer makes*
at August 4, 2005 11:03 AM
Just thought you'd like to know. We share a birthday. July 29th. I passed 33 four years ago.
Peace. Frank
at August 4, 2005 11:18 AM
Your wife is so cool. Uhm... does she have any sisters?
Posted by: Sweet Chuck at August 4, 2005 11:23 AM
What could be better than beer and a donut?
Why, beer and a cold pizza slice of course! Just watch you don't tear away some of that cardboard with your slice.
Beers - Ummm, cheers!
Posted by: Nyarl at August 4, 2005 11:30 AM
Nice selection of suds there.
Are you worthy? http://www.arrogantbastard.com/
Good stuff. Although I sampled the Stone IPA recently and boy was that good. Hard to find on the East Coast, though.
Posted by: Wrathchild at August 4, 2005 11:33 AM
Mmmm... beer.
On the beer note, the resident beer expert in my office claims that Live Oak Hefe Weizen is probably the best Bavarian style beer in the world. It is not bottled and is only available in Austin pubs from April to August. There is no other way to get it (Texas law allows a brewery/pub to fill a grouler but Live Oak in just a brewery and I haven't found a brew pub that will fill a grouler with someone else's beer), so now you have a good reason to make another trip out here.
Posted by: Alan at August 4, 2005 11:49 AM
Further proof that inside a good number of totally hot women, there is an inner Geek just waiting to get out and poke around, have some fun, be a dork every once in a while.
Kudos to Anne for letting her inner Geek out for a walk!
Posted by: Eric in PA at August 4, 2005 11:53 AM
so...anyone want to tell the naive kid on the comment board what a "flaming moe" is?
thanksssss
Posted by: Chrissy at August 4, 2005 12:04 PM
I worked in Fort Worth, TX, on avionics software for a non-US fighter jet. The group had a milestone celebration and they served beer, doughnuts and salad.
Posted by: eD at August 4, 2005 12:09 PM
A Flaming Moe is a drink Homer actually invented on The Simpsons.
Sayeth the WikiPedia:"His claim to fame was the "Flaming Moe," a lit specialty drink whose secret ingredient is Krusty the Klown brand cough syrup. The "Flaming Moe" provided the bar with its one brief era of incredible success. It stood to make him a fortune, until Homer, the true inventor of the drink, exposed the secret ingredient, allowing several competitor knockoff drinks to spawn."
at August 4, 2005 12:15 PM
Ok, I was going to ask the same question. I thought it was just that I don't drink anything stronger than Starbuck's passion tea lemonade but it's just that I've never watched the Simpson's. Sigh. Out of touch, I guess.
I agree with the earlier poster, however, that the donut sounds really good. Haven't seen one of those in this weight-watcher, nutritionist-following household in a long time. Again, sigh.
at August 4, 2005 12:36 PM
Best. Entry. Ever.
Posted by: Phoenix_torn at August 4, 2005 12:46 PM
Y'know, I just started reading up on brewing my own beer. I honestly can't think of making my own donuts to go with it, tho. That would be horrible.
Posted by: John at August 4, 2005 01:02 PM
Dammit. Now I want donuts.
Posted by: Thumper at August 4, 2005 01:36 PM
Hi Wil,
My first post (in the words of Homer "WOOHOO!"), been a lurker 'til now. I know that you had mono a short while ago and not sure what your doctor told you, but you might want to avoid alcohol for awhile. I had it back in 1988, was only down for about 2 weeks, but I was advised to not drink for a period of six months. The virus affects the liver, etc., etc.
Great blog btw, found it through /. Thanks for championing the cause of us geeks.
Later...
Posted by: William 3.0 at August 4, 2005 01:47 PM
Mmmm... a Flaming Moe.
Posted by: The BLS at August 4, 2005 02:12 PM
Arrogant Bastard Ale is not only one of the greatest beers around, but one of the few that can truly do a good donut justice. Cheers!
Posted by: Angela at August 4, 2005 03:10 PM
Personally, I prefer the Flaming Moe's bastardized cousin, the Flaming Meax. That episode rocked, by the way...Moe sleeping with Shelly Long, and all.
Posted by: David Knighton at August 4, 2005 03:25 PM
Are you going to BARGE in Las Vegas this weekend? Haven't seen you mention it yet.
Posted by: Tinuvial at August 4, 2005 03:30 PM
Ok, I had to google for the reference to 'jimmies', since I grew up referring to them as sprinkles.
Gaaaaaah.
at August 4, 2005 03:50 PM
If bored the donuts one might slowly distill a beer's Water away and turn it into a Jellied Hop and Skip Straight to the filling of said Hallowed Donuts, thereby saving considerable room in the Ice Box.
Posted by: SenseLess at August 4, 2005 04:03 PM
Bill,
"Jimmies" is a term I grew up with in Massachusetts. I didn't think a west-coast guy like Wil would be familiar with that terminaology either! (In fact, I am told that "jimmies" is derived from a racial slur, refering to the color of the chocolate sprinkles. Ever since I heard that, I am loathe to use it, but maybe it's just a rumor without any facts... I'm surprised that wikipedia doesn't say much about the origin of this term.) I had to convince most of my college friends that it was a real term. You may also be unfamiliar with drinking "tonic" or using the "bubbler", but these are all correct terminology for "soda" (aka "pop") and "water fountain".
Posted by: prof_rocko at August 4, 2005 04:29 PM
Does your wife have a twin sister?
Posted by: JeremyJaySharp at August 4, 2005 04:44 PM
GAH! Arrogant Bastard beer! Heheee! Awsome Wil, I love these little moments!
Posted by: Khali at August 4, 2005 04:55 PM
I think I just picked up that there is a code being transmitted in this blog. Are these clues for that photo-blog puzzle that no one ever solved or is it a new game? No matter. I for one refuse to be lured in any more by our new black hole of a puzzle bearing masters. Back foul beast! Back, I say!
Posted by: Alan at August 4, 2005 05:10 PM
"It's like there's a party in my mouth, and everyone's invited" Hi-larry-us.
Posted by: Tmommy at August 4, 2005 05:28 PM
At least no one was eating Homer's Moon Waffle...
Posted by: edgore at August 4, 2005 05:44 PM
That is so damn funny.
Now I want a Donut, but I'm not sure it would go with the Vodka Tonic I'm drinking. *L*
Posted by: OtterPrincess at August 4, 2005 05:48 PM
That is so damn funny.
Now I want a Donut, but I'm not sure it would go with the Vodka Tonic I'm drinking. *L*
Posted by: OtterPrincess at August 4, 2005 05:49 PM
I had to look up the term "jimmies" as well.. there was an episode of Teen Girl Squad that used the term and I was dumbfounded. Being from Kansas, yeah, its sprinkles. No fancy terms here.
Hmm. I'm thinking about running to the store now to get some Krispy Kreme.. and microwaving them for 4 seconds. That is teh best, right there I tell you!
Posted by: Amber J at August 4, 2005 09:33 PM
Arrogant Bastard is hands-down the best beer I've ever tasted. I am *so* not worthy. This blog rocks.
Posted by: Andrew Feland at August 5, 2005 06:12 AM
I commend Anne on her good taste. As we all know, happiness is just a Flaming Moe away.
Posted by: z.h. at August 5, 2005 06:41 AM
Prof_rocko, let me assure you that we here in the great Northwest also have the slang term "bubbler", but it denotes something much, much different.
Posted by: Cornan at August 5, 2005 04:10 PM
I love this entry! And the first time I ever heard of jimmies was from a Mass. friend. They were always sprinkles to me before, but now I don't get confused and think it's going to rain...
Posted by: yesdog at August 5, 2005 10:30 PM
[with tented fingers] Excellent.
Posted by: mulamster at August 6, 2005 12:22 AM
Totally loved this post and all the comments too!
And yes, please DO continue to be careful post-mono!
Posted by: karenls at August 6, 2005 08:59 AM
There are no words to describe my reaction after reading the word "jimmies." I'm not even going to try. This comment should just end this second.
Official number of times I've hit "F11" instead of "Backspace," after typing this comment, is 15.
Posted by: Carrie Griffin at August 6, 2005 10:45 PM
There are no words to describe my reaction after reading the word "jimmies." I'm not even going to try. This comment should just end this second.
Official number of times I've hit "F11" instead of "Backspace," after typing this comment, is 15.
Posted by: Carrie Griffin at August 6, 2005 10:45 PM
There are no words to describe my reaction after reading the word "jimmies." I'm not even going to try. This comment should just end this second.
Official number of times I've hit "F11" instead of "Backspace," after typing this comment, is 15.
Posted by: Carrie Griffin at August 6, 2005 10:46 PM
There are no words to describe my reaction after reading the word "jimmies." I'm not even going to try. This comment should just end this second.
Official number of times I've hit "F11" instead of "Backspace," after typing this comment, is 15.
Posted by: Carrie Griffin at August 6, 2005 10:46 PM
Mmm the breakfast, lunch dinner of champions.
Posted by: Ted at August 9, 2005 05:23 AM
*envy*
Posted by: Kelsimarie at August 12, 2005 01:53 AM
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