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The Church's Prayer for the Dead |
The Church's Prayer for the Dead.At every Divine Service, the Holy Orthodox Church offers up prayers for her departed children. Special prayers and Troparia are read at Compline (Night Service) and Nocturns (Midnight Service), and at Vespers and Matins the departed are remembered in the Litany of Fervent Supplication. At the Divine Liturgy the departed are commemorated at the Proskomedia, in the Litany following the Gospel and when It is truly meet... is sung. In addition, it is customary to have a Service for the departed on Saturdays, unless this coincides with a feast on that day. The Third Day.On the third day after death, it is customary to commemorate the departed, since they had been baptized in the Name of the Holy Trinity-Father, Son and Holy Spirit and had kept the Orthodox Faith they received at Holy Baptism. In addition, as the Apostolic Constitutions point out: Let the third day of the departed be celebrated with psalms and lessons, and prayers, on account of Him Who arose within the space of three days (Bk. 8, Ch. 42], that is, in honor of the Third-Day Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Ninth Day.On the ninth day after death, the Orthodox Church offers prayers for the departed both in remembrance of the living [Apost. Const.} and that the departed soul be counted worthy to be numbered among the choir of the saints, through the prayers and intercessions of the nine ranks of angels. The Fortieth Day.From earliest times the Church had commanded that the departed be commemorated during the course of forty days and on the fortieth day itself, for so did the people lament Moses after his death [Apost. Const.]. This is also done in remembrance of the victory of Christ over Satan after He had spent forty days in fasting and prayer. The Church also commemorates the departed on the yearly anniversary of death and, in some places, on the twentieth day, and the third, sixth and ninth months, as well. It is also customary to commemorate the departed on their birthdays and patronal saint's days. Koliva (grain or rice, cooked with honey or sugar, sometimes mixed with plums, raisins and other sweets) is often offered on these days of commemoration. The grain and fruit signify that the dead will again rise from the grave by God's might, for both the grain (sown in the ground) and the fruit (which falls on the ground) decay first and then afterwards bring forth abundant, ripe and whole fruit. Sugar and honey signify that after the Resurrection of the righteous, there will come a joyful and blessed life n the Kingdom of Heaven, rather than one bitter and sorrowful. As St. Simeon of Thessalonica says: The [Third Day Service] is celebrated for the reason that [the departed one] received his being through the Trinity and having passed to a state of good being and being changed he shall [at the Resurrection] appear in his original state or one superior. The [Ninth Day] is celebrated that his spirit dwell together with the holy spirits the angels being immaterial and naturally similar to them for these spirits are nine in number and by them [the orders] they triply proclaim and praise the God in Trinity and so that he may be united with the holy spirits of the Saints. The [Fortieth Day] is celebrated because of the Savior's Ascension which came to pass after so many days after His Resurrection in the sense that [the reposed], as it were, having also risen and having ascended...being caught away in the clouds, shall meet the Judge and thus being united with Him, he should ever be with the Lord (1 Thess. 4:17). Now the third, sixth and ninth months are also celebrated as proclaiming the Trinity, the God of all, and to His glory in behalf of the deceased, for by the Trinity a man is fashioned, and when loosed from the body he returns to Him, and by the Trinity he hopes to receive resurrection. But the end of the year is celebrated because it is the consummation, and our God, the Trinity, is the Life of all and the Cause of being, and shall be the Restoration of all and the Renewal of human nature [On Things Done for the Departed]. In general, the custom of observing prayers for the dead has been held by the Orthodox Church since earliest times. The Divine Liturgy has always been celebrated in memory of the departed and, on these days, many have increased and continue to increase their offerings in the Church, assisting the poor and needy brethren out of love for their departed loved ones. In addition to these personal days for remembrance of the departed, the Church has also set aside a number of universal days of commemoration. These are: Meatfare Sunday.This Saturday falls during Meatfare Week, which is the last week for eating meat before the start of the Great Fast. On the following day, Meatfare Sunday, the Church commemorates the Dread Judgment of Christ, and for this reason, on the Saturday before she prays for all who have departed in faith and hope of Resurrection, that Christ show mercy to them at the Universal Judgment. This commemoration dates from very ancient times and here the Church especially prays for those who have met untimely deaths and have been left without a proper funeral. This is evident from the hymns of that day, including the following from the Matins Canon: To those hidden by the deep or cut down in battle, swallowed by earthquake, murdered, or consumed by fire, grant in Thy mercy a place with the faithful and the righteous [Ode 1]. Those whom the creatures of the sea or the birds of the air have devoured, O Christ our God, raise up in glory on the Last Day, as Thou judgest right [Ode 3]. Give rest, O Christ, to all the faithful destroyed by the wrath of God: struck down by deadly thunderbolts from heaven, swallowed by a cleft in the earth, or drowned in the sea [Ode 9]. Second, Third and Fourth Saturdays of Great Lent.Since the usual Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is not celebrated on the weekdays of Great Lent, but rather the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, it is the accepted custom of the Church to commemorate the dead on these three Saturdays (the other Saturdays being dedicated to special celebrations: St. Theodore on the 1st Saturday, the Akathist to the Theotokos on the 5th, and the Resurrection of Lazarus on the 6th), so that the dead not be deprived of the Church's saving intercession. Tuesday of St. Thomas Week.According to pious custom, a commemoration of the dead is made so that, having celebrated the bright festival of Christ's Resurrection, the joy of the Paschal feast be shared with those that have departed in the hope of their own Resurrection. Thus this day bears the name, Day of Rejoicing (Radonitsa). Trinity Saturday.On this day (the Saturday before Holy Pentecost) the Church asks that the saving grace of the Holy Spirit wash away the sins from the souls of all our forefathers, fathers and brethren that have reposed from all the ages, asking that they all be united in the Kingdom of Heaven. Commemoration of Departed Orthodox Warriors.The Church has also set aside two days of remembrance for those who have laid down their lives in battle: Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Aug. 29).On the day of the Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, the Church prays for all who have died for faith and homeland, as being like the righteous John who suffered for the truth. St. Demetrius Saturday (Sat. before Oct. 26).This commemoration was originally initiated by Great Prince Dimitry Donskoy on his Patron Saint's Day (St. Demetrius of Thessalonica Oct. 26) in 1380. In remembrance of his great victory over the Tatars on Kulikovo Field (in the present-day Province of Tula in Russia), Prince Dimitry made a pilgrimage to the Trinity-Sergius Monastery at Zagorsk (Sergiev Posad) (near Moscow). After commemorating all who fell in that war, he later decreed that the annual remembrance be made on the Saturday before October 26. Later, Orthodox Christians began to commemorate on this day, not only Orthodox warriors fallen for the Faith, but also for all Orthodox Christians who have died in the Faith. The Jesus Prayer Prayer of the Heart.For the Orthodox, the prayer par excellence is the Jesus Prayer, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner (or, in its shorter form, Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me). From New Testament times, the Orthodox have believed that the power of God is present in the Name of Jesus. When the Apostle Peter healed a crippled man at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple, he was questioned by the High Priest: By what power or by what name did you do this? (Acts 4:7). St. Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, answered: Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Whom you crucified, Whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man is standing before you well (Acts 4:10). Our Lord Himself, comforting His disciples before His passion and death, told them that Whatever you ask in My Name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son; if you ask anything in My Name, I will do it (John 14:13-14). Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father, He will give it to you in My Name. Hitherto you have asked nothing in My Name; ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full (John 16:23-24). Later, in the era immediately following the time of the Apostles, St. Ignatius of Antioch (who had known St. John the Evangelist), when he was being led into the arena in Rome to suffer martyrdom by wild beasts, when he was asked by the soldiers guarding him why he kept repeating the name Jesus unceasingly, replied that It was written in his heart. Thus, praying this prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ has been a vital part of the Orthodox spiritual tradition from earliest times and has been especially treasured by monastics since the 4th Century. In the Service for the Tonsuring of a Monk, when he is given the Prayer Rope (Komvoschoinlon Chotki), the Abbot says, as it is handed over: Take, brother, the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, for continual prayer to Jesus; for you must always have the Name of the Lord Jesus in mind, in heart, and on your lips, ever saying: 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' However, while especially practiced and popularized by monastics, praying in the Name of Jesus is every bit the privilege of all Christians. As the Prayerbook says, At work and at rest, at home and on journeys, alone or among other people, always and everywhere repeat in your mind and heart the sweet name of the Lord Jesus Christ, saying: 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' In our busy lives, however, how can an ordinary Orthodox Christian practice this unceasing Prayer of Jesus? In our daily affairs, there are many things that we do out of habit. At the beginning of the day, for example, we wash, we dress, we have breakfast, and so on. As we go on our way to work, there is usually much free time. During the working day, whether at home doing housework, or at the factory, shop or office, there are many idle moments or moments of repetitious work. Even in such recreational activities as hiking, jogging, or whatever, there are many opportunities to engage in prayer. And what better time to do good, to unceasingly call on the Name of Jesus, can there be than at times such as these? Even the most monotonous task can be transformed into a sweet and joyful experience! Even if we are in a crowd, at work, at a family gathering, in situations that demand all our thought and attention, it is possible to say the Prayer of Jesus, perhaps not for long, continuous blocks of time, but from time to time. As Archbishop Paul, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Finland and a Valaam Monk states: If we get into the habit of reciting the Name of Jesus in this way even for half a minute at a time and it is possible to arrange such a pause for oneself in almost any work remembrance of God's presence will remain as an undercurrent in our soul. [This and other passages herein are taken from The Faith We Hold, by Archbishop Paul, p.85-86.] The Jesus Prayer, then, is a prayer of amazing versatility; it is a prayer for beginners and equally a prayer that leads to the deepest mysteries of the contemplative life. For some, there comes a time when the Jesus Prayer enters into the heart, so to speak, which is why it is also called The Prayer of the Heart. At this point, the Jesus Prayer is no longer recited by means of a deliberate effort, but repeats itself spontaneously, continuing even when one talks or writes, is present in one's dreams and wakes him up in the morning. According to St. Isaac the Syrian, when the Spirit takes its dwelling-place in a man he does not cease to pray, because the Spirit will constantly pray in him. Then, neither when he sleeps, nor when he is awake, will prayer be cut off from his soul; but when he eats and when he drinks, when he lies down and when he does any work, even when he is immersed in sleep, the perfumes of prayer will breathe in his heart spontaneously [Mystical Treatises]. Thus, both to those who recite this prayer ceaselessly and to those who are only occasional users of it, the Jesus Prayer is found to be a great source of joy and reassurance. The Psalter a Book of Prayer.The Psalms have become a part of our Christian life, so much so that we the people of the New Testament sometimes tend to forget that the Psalter is also an Old Testament book. The Apostles mention the use of Psalms during the prayer meetings of the first Christians (1 Cor. 14:26). They called on believers to edify themselves with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16). Already by the beginning of the 4th Century the use of the Psalter in private homes was widespread. How can we explain this widespread use of the Psalms in Christian times, when the Church already had new prayers inspired by the Gospel teaching and compiled with regard for the fundamentally new relationship between God and man a relationship made possible through the act of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ? Did not St. Paul say, the old has passed away, behold, the new has come (2 Cor. 5:17)? Why do so many of the Holy Fathers, themselves authors of outstanding prayers, speak with such feeling about the ancient prayers of the Psalter? It is known that Christ sometimes used the Psalms in prayer and some scholars consider that He and His disciples sang Psalms after the Last Supper. But even these Gospel references do not fully explain the widespread use of the Psalter. The popularity and widespread use of the Psalter are due, first of all, to its special spiritual inspiration, poetic expressiveness and theological depth. As St. Basil the Great wrote, the Book of Psalms embraces everything contained in the other Holy Books. It prophesies about the future, and recalls the past, and stipulates laws for life and rules for action. The Psalteris sometimes called, rightfully so, The Little Bible, for it speaks in the tongue of prayer about the creation of the world and man, and traces in detail the thousands-year-old paths and fortunes of nations. It describes the struggle between Good and Evil and the psychology of sin and virtue with unusual depth. The theme of most of the Psalms is the providential paths of God and in the course of these paths God is revealed to the Psalmist in all His might, holiness, wisdom, love, righteousness and mercy. The Psalms are filled with deep reflections about God's Law and spiritual and ethical admonitions. The many Messianic prophecies to be found in the Psalter are especially astounding in their historical accuracy. The Psalter is first and foremost, however, a book of prayer. The Psalmist prays, opening his heart to God. The prayer of the Psalmist is often so emotional and spontaneous that he does not pay attention to its outward form and one feels that the Psalms were born in the process of prayer. In the Psalter are many Psalms of a contemplative nature. Contemplating the beauty and grandeur of the world and reflecting on God's acts as described in the other books of the Old Testament, the Psalmist recalls times long past and bygone years, and tries to grasp the significance and aim of human life. The language of such Psalms becomes particularly profound and rhythmically expressive. Every word is weighed, and the author strives to endow the Psalms with the stern beauty of an epic literary form. But even in these instances the Psalmist does not aim to systematize the Biblical teachings upon which he meditates, for Psalms of a contemplative nature are also prayers. Above all, these contemplative Psalms are the prayers of the author himself, who sets the Lord always before him (Ps. 16:8). By spiritually reliving the events of the Bible he learns to perceive God and seek Him. For the Psalmist nothing is accidental and insignificant. He interprets both crucial episodes in biblical history and 'everyday human affairs and aspirations. The Psalmist does not merely write what he has heard from his fathers in order to convey the facts to posterity (Ps. 44:1); he is more concerned with the spiritual comprehension and evaluation of the events enriching his wisdom and helping him to perceive the right hand of the Lord leading His people. The Psalmist's prayers express concern for the future of his people and the coming generations. These words contain a call not to repeat the mistakes of the past, not to be a people who err in heart (Ps. 95:10), grieving and trying the patience of God. Most often the Psalmist turns to the theme of the Exodus and the Israelites' forty-year wandering in the desert (Ps. 95; 106; 135; 136, etc.). The Psalmist prays for his people and offers his Psalms for the edification of posterity. The worth and authority of the Psalms are explained by their authors' great experience of prayer. The Psalms contain frequent reminders of how this experience is gained. The Psalmist loves to pray; his soul seeks and thirsts after God (Ps. 27:8; 63:1) as a hart longs for flowing streams (Ps. 42:1); seven times a day he praises Him (Ps. 119:164); he loves the splendor of the temple and the place where [God's] glory dwells (Ps. 26:8). Fervent is his morning prayers (Ps. 63:1) and even the night hours are given over to God (Ps. 63:6; 119:55,62). At night he shed tears in his bed as he recalls the years he has lived, his failings and the errors he has made (Ps. 6:6). However, even his daytime prayer is full of sorrow and weeping, too (Ps. 42:3), accompanied by fasting and sackcloth (Ps. 35:13). The prayers of the Psalmist are always full of confidence because they are born in a pure heart that knows how to pray and is constantly ready to meet God (Ps. 57:7). God, for him, is his strength and fortress, his shield, his high tower and deliverer, and the horn of [his] salvation (Ps. 18:1-2). The Psalmist lovingly refers to God as his Shepherd, Who makes His people to He down in green pastures and leads them besides still waters (Ps. 23:1-2), and he refers to himself as the sheep of His pasture (Ps. 100:3). The Psalmist gives thanks for the bestowal of God's help, even before he receives what he has asked for and he also offers up thanks without asking for anything. Always and everywhere the Psalmist finds occasion to glorify God, for God is vested in honor and majesty, He is clothed with light as with a garment; His herald is flaming fire; He walks upon the wings of the wind (Ps. 104:1-4). Turning to the earth, the Psalmist is filled with wonder at God's numerous works of wisdom (Ps. 104:24). Life, man, the beauty and harmony of the world, are an eternal miracle to him. For all this from the rising of the sun until its setting the name of the Lord is to be praised (Ps. 113:3). Praise and thanks are offered up to the Lord in joy (Ps. 92:1-5) and grief (Ps. 109:30-31), for deliverance from danger (Ps. 56:13) and trials encountered (Ps. 119:71), for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever (Ps. 136:1). The action and power of the prayer of the Psalms extend to every worshiper and the Psalms help one to achieve the constancy and peaceful disposition of spirit so necessary in prayer. The Psalm is silence of the soul, writes St. Basil the Great, the giver of peace, for it calms turbulent and troubled thoughts, soothes irritation of the soul...and man is filled with quiet delight.... While implacably struggling against evil and demanding the triumph of justice, the author of the Psalms shows exceptional compassion for the poor, the persecuted, widows, orphans and the unfortunate. He well realizes that the reasons for the victims' woeful plight are often to be found in the wickedness and greed of evildoers. The Psalmist intercedes in his prayers for the deprived (Ps. 10:2,12,17-18). He knows that all victims of injustice are dear to God (Ps. 86:14-17), that God is the helper of orphans and the poor (Ps. 10:14) and that one of the deeds of the Messiah will be to defend the rights of the needy and the poor (Ps. 72:12). Thus, the Psalms have such indisputable merits, especially in prayer, that they have been accepted wholeheartedly by the Christian Church and are used, not only for private devotion, but in the Divine Services themselves. It should also be noted that the Church accepted the Psalms as prayer without changing the words, but their meanings were enhanced, for the New Testament Revelation helped to reveal more fully the meaning of the Old Testament images and prophecies contained in the Psalter, and made it possible for all the Psalms to be sung not in the antiquity of the letter but in the renewal of the spirit. |
Excerpt taken from "These Truths We Hold - The Holy Orthodox Church: Her Life and Teachings". Compiled and Edited by A Monk of St. Tikhon's Monastery. Copyright 1986 by the St. Tikhon's Seminary Press, South Canaan, Pennsylvania 18459. To order a copy of "These Truths We Hold" visit the St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary Bookstore. |


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Friday, August 14, 2009
Thai Lemon Grass Pork
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is one of the hundred or so dishes in my permanent recipe rotation. I've made it for years because it's fast, easy and a bit elegant. We had this at least once a month when I was working and it's still one of my go-to recipes when my world starts to wobble and threatens to leave orbit. The ingredients are no longer hard to find and you should be able to pick them up in a any well-stocked grocery store. In the unlikely event that you're in an outpost on the Sahara desert, you may feel the need to find a substitute for lemon grass. Many suggest the zest of one lemon mixed with several sprigs of cilantro will do the trick. Please don't be fooled. Lemon zest mixed with cilantro tastes like what it is and bares no resemblance to the real thing. While it won't hurt most recipes, it won't help them either. You can try frozen or reconstituted dried lemon grass, but they, too, are lacking in flavor. The closest I've come to an adequate substitute follows the recipe below, but because it requires forethought I don't use it often. If I don't have fresh lemon grass I usually bypass it and move on to the next ingredient. One drawback to this dish is the color of quickly cooked pork. It can, however, be overcome. Your meat will have better color if you sprinkle it with a quick-blending flour before browning. Served with quick cooking rice noodles, this makes a wonderful meal for the end of a hectic day.
Thai Lemon Grass Pork...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
1-1/2 pounds (2 small) pork tenderloin, trimmed
2 lemon grass stalks, finely chopped
4 scallions (white and tender green), thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper corns, coarsely cracked
Quick-blending flour (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup toasted, unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Cilantro for garnish
1) Slice pork, crosswise, into 1-inch pieces. Place pork in a bowl with lemon grass, scallions, salt and crushed pepper corns. Toss to mix well. Cover with clear wrap; marinate for 30 minutes before continuing.
2) Remove pork and sprinkle medallions wit flour if using. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed skillet. When almost smoking, add pork and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3) Add garlic and pepper flakes; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sugar, fish sauce and lime juice. Continue cooking for 6 minutes more, turning once, until pork is done. Season with pepper to taste. Garnish with peanuts and coarsely torn cilantro. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Lemon Grass Substitute
6-8 mint leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
Squeeze lime juice in a bowl; add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add chopped ginger and finely chopped mint leaves. Mix well.
This recipe is being linked to Designs By Gollum - Foodie Friday
50 comments :
- Allie said...
Mary, this looks just delicious. I don't know how you have the energy to just bang out recipe after recipe, but each time I read your blog I just imagine how delicious all the food is!
- August 13, 2009 at 9:27 PM
- Selba said...
Just by reading the ingredients, it really shows how delicious this pork is.
I love the smell of lemon grass, it's very easy to find it here in Indonesia. It smells so lovely :) - August 13, 2009 at 9:40 PM
- Haden News said...
I love lemongrass...This looks so good, thanks for sharing the recipe!
- August 13, 2009 at 9:49 PM
- Puna said...
This looks delicious. Lemongrass is one of my favorite herbs but I normally use it with seafood or chicken. I have to try it with pork.
- August 13, 2009 at 9:56 PM
- Mary | Deep South Dish said...
Lemongrass is impossible to find down here - fresh, frozen or dried. Sounds really good though.
- August 13, 2009 at 10:14 PM
- LK- Healthy Delicious said...
this looks really awesome! I've been loving dishes with fish sauce lately. Good stuff!
- August 13, 2009 at 10:58 PM
- theUngourmet said...
This is a beautiful dish! I love lemon grass but I have never cooked with it. The flavor is definitely unmistakable.
- August 14, 2009 at 1:52 AM
- petite nyonya said...
Lemongrass is a fantastic Asian herb. Apart from using it for cooking, we have lemongrass tea sold here as well. It is said to be beneficial for curing a cough.
- August 14, 2009 at 3:07 AM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
I am a huge fan of lemon grass and this looks so good with the pork--Yum!
- August 14, 2009 at 4:06 AM
- My Little Space said...
I'll try to transform this recipe into chicken instead! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend with your grandsons! Cheers.
- August 14, 2009 at 4:54 AM
- Katy ~ said...
LOL we are, apparently, in that outpost in the Sahara. We do not have lemon grass or Thai fish sauce. (I can remember when soy sauce first hit the shelves here!)
Your recipe does look s very very good and I would love to try it! - August 14, 2009 at 7:22 AM
- Donna-FFW said...
I have only used lemongrass once in soup, and enjoyed the flavor. It must be outstanding in this dish. It looks lovely.
- August 14, 2009 at 7:31 AM
- Cathy said...
Looks like a quick and very delicious entree, Mary. Even my grocery store carries lemon grass, which I've just put on my shopping list.
- August 14, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- pigpigscorner said...
Lovely flavours, I can imagine how tasty it is!
- August 14, 2009 at 9:16 AM
- Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...
I love food with lemon grass, the smell puts a smile on my face. You're right Mary this does look simple and elegant.
- August 14, 2009 at 9:49 AM
- Lisa said...
Great recipe and tips, Mary. This sound delicious! Just reading your post I can smell the wonderful aroma.
- August 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM
- Gaby said...
I love LEMON GRASS! We make so many dishes with it at Culinary School! It is packed full of flavor, as I am sure this dish is too!
- August 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- Tammy518 said...
This looks so delicious! Hubby loves Thai, so I will try to make this for him sometime.
- August 14, 2009 at 11:10 AM
- Christi @ A Southern Life said...
Sounds yummy. I have a hard time finding lemongrass here so I just grow my own! That works well for saffron as well (and it is cheaper).
Christi - August 14, 2009 at 12:03 PM
- Pam said...
I love lemon grass - this recipe sounds delicious.
- August 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM
- Diary From Africa said...
Mary, your food is always such an inspiration & puts my efforts to shame :(
I just had to laugh when I read "In the unlikely event that you're in an outpost on the Sahara desert" ... just replace 'Sahara desert' with 'foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro' as we can't get lemon grass for love or money here but I do have dried (bought on my travels to 1st world countries !) but it just tastes like .... dry grass that one finds on the side of the road (not that I've ever tasted it !) ... so thanks for the substitute recipe, I'll give it a try sometime :) anything's better than dry grass ! (P.S. love the pics of your very handsome grandsons in the right sidebar !) - August 14, 2009 at 2:12 PM
- The Cooking Photographer said...
Mary I'm drooling! Printing now...
Thanks! - August 14, 2009 at 2:31 PM
- Poppedijne said...
Love the freshness of the lemongrass. This looks very nice.Have to try it one day!
- August 14, 2009 at 2:40 PM
- Maria said...
I adore lemon grass, such a great flavor!
- August 14, 2009 at 3:19 PM
- Mrs. L said...
Wow, this looks really good. Last time I looked at my local market, they didn't have lemongrass, but I may have to try to seek it out to make this.
- August 14, 2009 at 3:42 PM
- honeysuckle said...
This sounds delicious. I have never used lemon grass. I will have to look for it in my grocery store. Thanks for the recipe and thanks for stopping by.
- August 14, 2009 at 4:07 PM
This recipe sounds wonderful. I have never used lemon grass. I think I am going to have to look at the grocery store for lemon grass and try to make this pork.
- August 14, 2009 at 5:34 PM
- Connie said...
My son would love this!!
- August 14, 2009 at 5:40 PM
- Shirley said...
Sounds and looks delicious!
- August 14, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- Shellbelle said...
I love lemongrass, in fact a few years ago I decided to grow some. I bought a little plant and it just thrived. I dried some, simmered some in my water for sweet tea and also for rice. I was very happy and then………it just took on a mind of it's own and grew and spread out of the pot. I had to cut it back every week with hand shears and those blades are as sharp as razor blades. Needless to say, it has been banished from the yard and I am perfectly content to pay supermarket prices when I need it. lol. Lovely recipe, as usual
- August 14, 2009 at 6:20 PM
- Grace is in my Kitchen said...
Hi Mary
Ive never even heard of lemon grass,I'll have to check our grocery store...if not I have fresh mint in my herb garden and always have ginger on hand,I can use the substitute.Thanks from a busy lady,its perfect for me.
Gracie - August 14, 2009 at 6:50 PM
- The Desperate Cook said...
How good your Lemon Grass Pork looks and easy, or it looks easy. Thanks
- August 14, 2009 at 9:00 PM
- Joyce said...
I have never cooked with lemon grass before and not sure where they sell it in my area but now I will be on the lookout for it.
Joyce - August 14, 2009 at 9:43 PM
- Kristin said...
Thanks for your sweet comments. I actually just bought some lemongrass, reminiscant of my honeymoon. Maybe I'll actually use it now!
- August 14, 2009 at 10:44 PM
- Amy Green (Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free) said...
I couldn't agree with you more when it comes to lemon grass. When I lived in Columbus there was a little Thai place I used to go to when I was sick - they has a soup made with lemon grass and I called it Healing Soup. I don't know what was in it but I always felt better afterward.
Thanks for stopping by my blog...it's neat so see your comments. :) - August 14, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Pork tenderloin recipes are so satisfying and easy, aren't they? They work beautifully in the oven or the grill, and a simple spice rub or marinade is all the prep work they need. Now I have a new recipe to go into my rotation, as well. Thanks!
- August 14, 2009 at 11:19 PM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for sharing another beautiful and delicious (I just know) recipe. We're sharing peanut butter ideas and Elvis stories at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. I hope you will come join us. Or, join us for Crock Pot Wednesdays. Mister Linky will be ready for that on Tuesday.
- August 14, 2009 at 11:22 PM
- Seams to Sew and Quilt said...
This looks very delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Vera - August 15, 2009 at 11:03 AM
- Connie said...
Yuuuummmmmmm, sugar! I love good food. Thank you for your visit and leaving a comment. It is much appreciated. Happy pink saturday and keep on cookin', sweetpea!
Connie - August 15, 2009 at 1:03 PM
- Judi said...
Hi Mary
It was so nice to have you come and visit me. I hope you'll be back again.
This recipe picture looks fabulous. You have a lot of recipes in use...I'd love to try them out thats for sure..*s*...
Thank you for sharing the recipe. It is elegant looking and I am definately going to add it to my collection too!
Have a great Saturday.
Judi - August 15, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- Lori E said...
Thanks for your visit Mary. I believe that the watermelons are the real deal and not candles. Can you see the faces of your guests when you serve that, ha.
- August 15, 2009 at 10:26 PM
- Bunny said...
This sure looks good Mary, will have to try it. Thanks for stopping by and adding a kind comment, very sweet of you.
- August 16, 2009 at 8:05 AM
- Mary said...
Your love of cooking is a gift to me! I don't have that gift...God gave me sewing instead, but since my husband can't eat the curtains, having someone else's tried and true recipe is my way to my man's heart! Thank you, this looks wonderful! I don't know if I've seen lemon grass, but I'll get it somehow! Mary
- August 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM
- greet's foto's said...
hallo Mary.
wat ziet dat er lekker uit vlees met pinda''s.alles wat je maakt ziet er goed uit hoor, maar kook je voor de hele fam.ik ben maar alleen en dan kook je niet meer zoveel,alleen als de kinderen er zijn,
bedankt voor het langs komen oma nijn - August 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM
- jeanne said...
Hello Mary, this pork recipe sounds divine. We are having company Fri. night. I think I will give this a try. These friends love pork. I have been enjoying your posts so much. One perfect post!
Hugs...Jeanne - August 16, 2009 at 12:31 PM
we have a amazing rsturant in our town called Thai Lemon Grass. Having it have the same name makes me want to try this!yum!
- August 16, 2009 at 1:08 PM
- The Blushing Hostess said...
Your site is beautiful, thank you for sharing. I ate tons of lemon grass while working in Asia and I just never get around to dealing with it here, I miss it. thank you for sharing.
- August 28, 2009 at 2:14 AM
Interesting article as for me. It would be great to read more concerning that topic. Thank you for giving that info.
Joan Stepsen
High tech gadgets - January 15, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- Glenda said...
Wow, I'd love to try this recipe. I've recently been looking for lemon recipes lately as we have a gazillion lemons from my Mom's garden and my next lemon experiment would be this one. =)
- January 27, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- Glenda said...
Eeek, I just realized it's lemon grass and not lemon - I must be really sleepy. Anyhow, will still keep this recipe bookmarked as it looks absolutely delicious.
- January 27, 2010 at 11:02 AM

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Presidential candidates are making their appeals in events all over New Hampshire. But if you want to know what voters are thinking, it's better to drop by somebody's house, for a cup of coffee. Or, something stronger.
Hey, how are you?
SAMANTHA BOUDREAU: Hi, I'm Samantha Boudreau.
INSKEEP: Hi Samantha. I'm Steve.
BOUDREAU: Nice to meet you.
INSKEEP: Hi.
JEAN BELL: Jean Bell.
INSKEEP: Hi, Jean. Thanks for joining us. I really appreciate it.
ELAINE SWEENEY: Oh, 'cause I've got donuts and everything. We've got cheese and crackers and wine. You guys are good.
SWEENEY: See, I've got donuts and coffee. So we have a choice. What would you like? We have some wine. Would you like some wine?
INSKEEP: That's Elaine Sweeney, our host on an overcast day.
SWEENEY: I think I'm going to have donuts with mine. I'm having donuts with my wine.
INSKEEP: Her house in Derry, New Hampshire overlooks Beaver Lake, covered this time of year with a thin film of ice. We sit by a bank of windows with six New Hampshire women, all planning to vote in Tuesday's primary. We set the coffee, wine and donuts on a white lace tablecloth and talk politics.
SWEENEY: I want to know what everybody felt about that debate last night. See, I got very upsetâ¦
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: All the dumb questions, you mean?
SWEENEY: Well, beyond the dumb questions...
INSKEEP: Several of the women have been attending debate parties and candidate events. Linda Dupere has repeatedly attended protest rallies.
LINDA DUPERE: I'm a Tea Partier. I have been since 2009. I've been to Washington four times. My husband and I, we want to see elected officials who are going to get in there and change big government.
INSKEEP: All the women feel some connection to the issues dominating this election. Samantha Boudreau is 21 years old and studying to be a pharmacist.
BOUDREAU: Job creation I think is a big issue. And in New Hampshire I think we've been doing pretty well in the past few months creating jobs. But being a student, I will be graduating next May and I'm going to have significant student loans to pay off, so getting a job is very important.
INSKEEP: I don't mean to jump right off with a personal question, when you say significant student loans, about how much?
BOUDREAU: It's going to be over $140,000.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Oh, my god.
INSKEEP: So she's thinking about whether a job will be waiting when she graduates. These women range from students to retirees, and it's easy to hear the high expectations they will have for whoever wins this election. They want to cut back on federal spending, but at the same time, several collect Social Security and Medicare, and they don't want future generations to live worse than they did.
Then there's Traci Homol, the mother of a five and a seven year old. She's worried about federal deficits and debt.
TRACI HOMOL: We cannot afford Obamacare. This country absolutely cannot afford Obamacare, and what this election comes down to is are you going to vote for an entitlement society that's going to end up like Europe, broke with everybody going, oh, I'm not getting my stuff, or are you going to be a self-reliant society where everybody goes, OK, we've got to buckle down, we've got to tighten the belt and we've got to move forward. That's what I'm looking for. That's why I want Perry. And if it's not going to be Perry, then I'll go with whoever is the Republican nominee.
INSKEEP: Well, let me just...
BOUDREAU: Can we afford not to do anything about health care?
HOMOL: Yes.
BOUDREAU: I mean health care costs in the United States are twice as expensive as they are anywhere else in the world.
INSKEEP: The woman jumping in there is Samantha Boudreau, the pharmacy student, who even at this fairly conservative table is not afraid to say she voted for President Obama in 2008. Boudreau still likes Obama, but New Hampshire residents can vote in either primary, and she's backing Jon Huntsman in the Republican primary on Tuesday.
Independent voters like her can be a factor here. Many independents are backing Ron Paul, though when we name each candidate and ask our voters what words come to mind, Paul doesn't do well with this particular group.
HOMOL: Ineffective.
BOUDREAU: Scary.
DUPERE: Mmm, frightening.
SWEENEY: Fanatical.
INSKEEP: Other strong responses come for Newt Gingrich - people in our group come up with words ranging from brilliant to over the top. Mitt Romney gets everything from smart and organized to leadership to not trustworthy. Gail Gorham is dismayed that Romney is starting to seem like the inevitable nominee.
GAIL GORHAM: Yeah, I think he's going to make it, and I think he's going to beat Obama too. But it's not my choice, but I'm sure - it's a machine. There's nothing we can do about it. He's got such a lot of money, a lot more money than anybody else there, and he's - I mean I get three or four or five things I got in the mail yesterday from, you know, postcards and he's going to be here and he's going to - but we've gone to a lot of them, you know, but...
INSKEEP: A disagreement develops in our talk. On one side is Linda Dupere, who's a Gingrich fan. She thinks of Romney as a flip-flopper. On the other is Elaine Sweeney, our host, who dismisses Gingrich and comes to Romney's defense.
SWEENEY: With Romney, I see somebody that looks like a leader, acts like a leader, talks like a leader, and it's like the duck, you know?
DUPERE: We are in desperate need of a leader.
SWEENEY: Right. You're going to get people that are going to rally behind that man.
INSKEEP: Does it bother you that you can watch videotape of Romney talking 10 years ago, or 12 years ago and he seems to have the opposite position?
SWEENEY: No, it doesn't bother me at all because I changed - I've changed over this time. If you don't change with the times, then what good are you? You have to change with the times.
DUPERE: But there are solid values that you should not change on. I believe that.
SWEENEY: That's true.
DUPERE: And when he implemented Romneycare in Massachusetts with a Planned Parenthood in that, Mitt Romney was for abortions and that is one thing that really bothers me.
SWEENEY: But he's not now, is he? Well, he's flip-flopping.
DUPERE: But yeah, he's flip-flopped.
SWEENEY: What's wrong with changing your mind?
DUPERE: But that's a value you don't change on, and you should not change onâ¦
SWEENEY: What you're sayingâ¦
DUPERE: Once you did it, you can never get it back.
SWEENEY: Are you saying - you keep saying that. How about Newt? You don't think he's changed his values about marriage, infidelity and trustworthy?
DUPERE: Yeah, but not about - not about abortion. He's always been anti...
SWEENEY: Oh my God.
DUPERE: ...against abortion.
SWEENEY: So, OK, so he's against abortion, but he's not against cheating and stealing...
DUPERE: But so what makes you think Romney wouldn't do that again when he gets in? What makes you - see he wanted his health care plan passed...
INSKEEP: As our conversation continues, one more voter has been sitting at the end of the table, mostly quiet.
I think I know who everybody is supporting almost. Jean, I think I didn't hear from you who you're supporting. Who did...
DUPERE: Pretty quiet over here.
BELL: I've been taking it all in, right?
INSKEEP: Do you know who you're voting for?
BELL: Undecided.
INSKEEP: You're undecided?
As the voting nears, Jean Bell has been leaning more towards Mitt Romney, the man she expects to win, though other women at the table are urging her to come by at least one more campaign event before Tuesday.
DUPERE: None of the other candidates run - do a town hall like Newt does.
INSKEEP: Six women in Derry, New Hampshire, among the voters who expect to take part in the nation's first presidential primary tomorrow.
And let's now have a look at the story some of the latest polls in New Hampshire are telling. A poll by the University of New Hampshire and WMUR shows Mitt Romney leading with 41 percent, with Ron Paul in second place with 17 percent and Jon Huntsman and Rick Santorum tied for third, each with 11 percent.
A Suffolk University poll puts Romney on top with a commanding lead, with Paul again behind him, Huntsman in third and Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum rounding out the top five. Rick Perry is at the bottom in both of those polls.
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Born out of New Orleans club culture, bounce music isn't just best experienced in person — it's almost impossible to understand in the abstract. But Big Freedia (pronounced "free-duh"), one of the style's biggest stars, says the music does have a few defining features.
Bounce is based in hip-hop. It favors punchy tempos, heavy bass and call-and-response vocals. Many of the songs are structured around a handful of samples, most notably a snippet from "Drag Rap," a 1986 track by the New York rap group The Showboys.
"We use those beats in a lot of our music," Freedia says. "We know how to flip it a million and one ways — and the producers, they know what to do with it to make the crowd jump."
That's another thing: Bounce is party music, hypersexual and made to be danced to. (The more your butt is moving, the better). Freedia says that's why the lyrics are usually kept simple: "You've gotta leave room for the bass and the boom and the knock," she says, "and for people to be able to just free themselves and express themselves through dance."
Big Freedia is the stage name of Freddie Ross, a New Orleans native who, in the late 1990s, helped usher in a wave of openly queer bounce performers. Today, she's one of the few bounce artists with national exposure, and her profile is about to get bigger: a documentary about her life, a dance instruction DVD and her first proper full-length album are all in the pipeline. To hear her conversation with NPR's Robert Smith, click the audio link on this page.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007
I hate American Idol
I actually don't. I was just being provocative. I admit I didn't watch the show last night. But, when I came into work this morning, AI is the only thing that anyone would talk about. How this person was an awful singer and how that person was yelled at. I'm just standing there saying - Huh?
I'm ignorant on this. I have never watched the show. I don't get the show. What's the appeal of the show? I mean, it's just a super-hyped talent show, right? Is a shortcut to fame and celebrity now the goal? Maybe this is a sign of me getting old, but doesn't anyone want to "pay their dues" anymore and take years of hard work to achieve your goal? I know people will put me in my place and put me on the right track. I guess I just don't get American Idol...
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My college age sons were talking about how much they were looking forward to the show -- but only to the first couple of weeks -- where the delusional people get embarrassed and humiliated. Or maybe they don't because they're delusional. Either way, the boys thought that these were the only good shows. (This is an entirely unattractive streak of cruelty that runs through the current youth subculture. I believe we can cross reference to "Borat" here.) Anyway, after the first couple episodes, they say they stop watching. But, obviously, others are tuning in.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:15:00 PM
I don't watch either, so I know the feeling.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 2:01:00 PM
I was forced to watch last season's AI (at least the Tuesday night ones). I wouldn't have minded TOO much but it came on opposite of my Gilmore Girls. Not nice at all.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 3:32:00 PM
I don't watch it either. I guess people should think of other important things to do rather than participating/watching the show that most of people get embareassed & insulted there.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 4:12:00 PM
I wouldn't watch it, if for not other reason, than "House" is cancelled half the time it is on!
If I don't get my dose of sarcasm for the week, I just feel all out of sorts. - Wednesday, January 17, 2007 4:23:00 PM
I think I'm one of the few who only enjoys watching once the true competition begins. Apparently last night's participants were from my area ("The Midworst," according to Ryan Seacrest.) I can't handle the embarassment I feel on behalf of some of these people. Really... they MUST know how bad they are!
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 4:48:00 PM
I can't not watch American Idol. If I don't, all the kids at school will have something to talk about and I get to feel left out.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 6:57:00 PM
I watch for a few minutes at a time, but it's not interesting enough for me to stay tuned in.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:02:00 PM
Count me as another non-watcher.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:33:00 PM
I suppose the same goes for realioty TV shows. I'm a huge 'The Apprentice' fan, but unlike some diehard fans I can get how some people don't like the show. (Though they'd be crazy not to :P)
But what? They cancel HOUSE to screen this Idol crap?
*stuck up Brit accent* Bastards. - Wednesday, January 17, 2007 8:09:00 PM
- Muddy said...
Im not a big fan, but have watched a few shows.(enough to know how it works and what it's about) It's interesting when the people that get in the final shows are from your area and you hear and see the hype locally. (as was the case where I live with Chris Daughtry last year.) It's entertainment I suppose. My mother is a fan, but only likes the show when it gets into the competition part. Even still, while we were at her house last night, she insisted on having it on for the first show and watching it. It's not the best thing if you're going to watch TV, but certainly isnt the worst either.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 8:28:00 PM
I have not watched it for years, but I think people like watching others under such high pressure situations and seeing if they can handle the pressure.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 9:38:00 PM
I don't watch it---but I would if they gonged people like in the old "Gong Show"...
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 9:54:00 PM
- Mother Jones RN said...
Are any of you old enough to remember Ted Mack's Original Amature Hour? (Yes, I'm old). No one got their feelings hurt and it was a lot of fun. I don't like American Idol. It's very cruel.
MJ - Thursday, January 18, 2007 12:10:00 AM
- Muddy said...
Any show that deals with people's (supposed) talent is going to cause some people's feelings to be hurt. Thing/problem/entertainment/draw with American Idol is that they choose to show people with hurt feelings(as a part of the "appeal" (I use the word loosely) of the show) when they are rejected as opposed to showing people who are all good sports when they loose/are turned down. Even if it isnt shown on TV, any show that deals with talent like this will also have moments where someone does not take it well when they are told that they cannot be on that show. Most shows of the past hid the bad stuff. This show just lets warts and all hang out.
- Thursday, January 18, 2007 1:19:00 AM
I guess its more of a joke.Cause we get a hell out of laugh from those people who can't sing and do the worst things.Well i guess it does jump start someone to fame.But talent exists too.These people can sing,and thats what people want to see.Music, is a large industry .bigee
- Thursday, January 18, 2007 5:04:00 AM
I don't get American Idol either; I rarely watch it, but if I do, only in the beginning so I can watch the awful people sing!
- Thursday, January 18, 2007 2:59:00 PM
I don't get this show either. I have never watched it and won't start doing so. I have nothing againt it, but I'm not interested in these "reality" TV shows. I don't care about Big Brother, AI, Survivor, or any of that other stuff that calls itself "reality" TV, when the real reality is that it's a bunch of made up drama.
- Thursday, January 18, 2007 6:41:00 PM
I like it.(as of last season, I've become an AI fan) Although, if my coworkers hadn't brainwashed me into watching it I'd still be in the dark. Singing is a talent-unlike some of those reality shows(Fear Factor is more of a how-much-disgusting-things-can-you-do-to yourself-before-you-throw-it-all-up) and I enjoy it all, the good,the bad,the race toward the top. I don't think the competetion/criticism is a bad thing, heck,if you can't sing you're going to hear about it sooner or later.
- Thursday, January 18, 2007 8:24:00 PM
We watch with our daughters, ages 9 and 12. Until this year, it was innocent fun and they are at they ages where dreaming of greatnes is part of their every day lives. But, I'm not loving the tone of this year's shows so far. The judges are over the top for no other reason than to hear their own voices.
My advice to those thinking of tuning in, don't. Not worth indulging this group for another season. - Friday, January 19, 2007 11:56:00 AM
Reality television shows are still going strong. I'm not a big American Idol fan either, there is only one public reality tv show that I did enjoy and that was Last Comic Standing. Putting a whole bunch of comics together and having them make fun of each other was hilarious. I am a fan of the cop reality tv shows like dallas swat and first 48, both on a&e. The most interesting are the ones that create true suspense.
- Friday, January 19, 2007 12:20:00 PM
I was watching TV this morning and Rosie O'Donnel's comments about AI actually made the news. Is there nothing else worth talking about? global warming anyone?
- Friday, January 19, 2007 4:50:00 PM
I loved American Idol until the first episode of this season. BudWeiser and I have teamed up on Wednesdays to do a comedic review of the show. We invite everyone to tune in at Mimi Writes on Wednesdays.
- Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:00:00 PM
Kudos you are my hero!!!
- Sunday, January 21, 2007 11:11:00 AM
The appeal of the first few episodes - auditions snippets of tons of people, most who have no talent - is in seeing that no matter how weird you may act sometimes, you are really quite normal in comparison. After that, it's all about the personalities of the 'top 12' and the show is really only entertaining if you can root for (or against) one of the contestants...which varies by season.
- Sunday, January 21, 2007 3:40:00 PM
Dr. A,
I think the term "American Idol" may translate into "train wreck" in Farsi or some other foreign language. That's really all the first six weeks are. That's when they get their highest ratings too. Most viewers tune in to see the rejects and weirdos. Once the real competition starts, the show loses it's appeal.
Typical of most talent contests (are you old enough to remember Ted Mack's Amateur Hour?), the talent AI seeks is always the same. Someone they can fold and mold into their little stylized packet. Voice aside, a trained chimp could probably do a credible job.
Why do people watch train wrecks? Because they think if they look away they're going to miss something interesting. When they get to Week 5 or 6, that's when I change the channel.
Cheers! - Sunday, January 21, 2007 4:54:00 PM
What's scary, is that I am a deslusional person for over 30 years!!! I started playing rock and roll in a band when I was 14 years old.. and I still have not given up that dream. (I'm a ripe 47) What does that make me?? Insane??? stupid?? yes. and yes. I do not like the show... but I understand the drive of people to be more than the everyday person. Let them have their dreams... will they make it? If they are a bad copy of something we've seen before, sure. but hey.. it's better than working at Walmart! Rock on, dudes! Your bud.. Lonesome Dale.
- Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:07:00 AM
- Tuesday, March 20, 2007 9:44:00 PM
oooooh healthcare.. no wonder you watch American Idol.
- Friday, January 18, 2008 11:37:00 AM
I hate American Idol
I'm not even sure why I do. But it stirs something deep inside me like few modern phenomenoe of the 21st century can. I mean I just don't dislike it. I loathe it. More than the terrorist or the War in Iraq. More than people who commit heinous crimes, or do bad things to puppies.
Maybe its due to the fact that three already wealth showbiz types are making millions more by contributing nothing to society; they are not educating , training or encouraging the wretched masses that come before them yearning to hit it big; nor are they displaying a modicum of talent themselves ( unless you consider Paula's penchant for being a smart, successful showbiz type off screen while lapsing into fits of ditziness on screen to be a talent.)
Maybe its due to the fact that that it brings out a cross section of all that's wrong with America. The hopefuls who want to be famous are silently endorsing Americas idol's themselves; the latter being the do nothing, know nothing group of the latest paparazzi hounded bubble headed pretty boy's and girl's who's legacy will be to survive eight bouts of rehab, or shave off their hair in a barber shop window.
Or maybe its due to the fact that the early rounds of each season's auditions are more a three ring circus than a serious competition. Even the Miss America pageant pales in comparison. The hopefuls, for the most part, are either clueless as to what talent they possess ( like bad breath, even their best friends won't tell them), or shameless masochist willing to do anything to attain Warhol's proverbial minutes of fame, or in on the joke being perpetuated on the American public that the show has any redeeming value.
Paula, Randy, and Simon each have their own style. Paula is the typical mediocre wanna be almost Diva,
who before "Idol" would have been best remembered for her album "Forever Young Girl" (which by the way took 62 weeks to hit #1 on the Billboard 200 album sales chart, the longest an album has been on the market before hitting #1.)
Randy , although he tries to be cruel , comes across as a sincere, nice guy who would be better off
going back to playing bass for the rock group "Journey" or producing, promoting and cheering other artist as he did in his former capacity as a high powered executive for Columbia and MCA Records .
And than there is Simon, the true star of the show. Simon is probably the third most influential American alive today, behind our Commander in Chief and the new president of Microsoft.
The future of peoples lives and careers are determined by his decisions and words. The two things about Simon are his unpredictableness and his meanness. Simon is like the Sword of Damocles. Talent or no talent, you never know which way his is going to go. A female singer with whom the others are enamoured might get the axe because Simon doesn't like the shade of eye shadow she put on that morning.
On the other hand an obviously marginal voice might get his thumbs up ( after his trademark mildly scathing critique of course) because God Simon believes he can be the muse, the pivotal person in someone's career whose prodigal insight can propel an otherwise lost soul onto a career of grandeur.
But what I really dislike about Simon is his meanness. There is not a glint of compassion in his eye when he pronounces the death knoll to even the most naive, starry eyed hopeful . His critique's, albeit usually accurate, are full of sad cliches and drone on and on like an incessant Howard Stern. Don't get me wrong. I love Howard Stern. Stern possess a keen, insightful sarcastic sense of humor and the ability to pinpoint upcoming American trends and recognize farces better than the crew at Fox News or Talk Soup . And the guy is creative AND funny. Simon is neither. He just happened to come up with the right variation of a talent show at the right time, and was in a position to pitch it to the right people which will land him a place as an icon of American entertainment, and keeps him scowling all the way to the bank ! - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 11:33:00 PM
There is much to add to the previous comment above. I don't think it could be stated any clearer. I guess my condensed version would be that American Idol is a spoof version of what Star Search used to be...or a very commercialized version of a not so well known much older tv program, The Gong Show.
- Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:19:00 PM
If you were a musician, you'd hate the show even more.... It's unbearable. The judges obviously have axes to grind; at different stages, they criticize the good performances and praise the bad -- this is done at Mr. Cowell's direction -- to stir competition and controversy. Because of the acoustics in the room, it's nearly impossible for the judges to discern pitch. Amazingly, Mr. Cowell is the only one of the four who knows what he's hearing (MOST of the time); the other three weave asinine, inaccurate bravado. It's PAINFUL to hear. Jennifer Hudson was the last great to be on the Idol stage -- she SLAYED 'em with musicality that was so far above the heads of most of the audience and ALL of the judges. After that, the show took a rapid downhill spiral. It's nothing more than entertainment directed at young teen females (listen to the incessant screaming and caterwauling if you doubt this fact), who spend oodles of money calling in votes for candidates who best suit their pubescent fantasies. Sickening.
- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:09:00 PM


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New To Road Riding? Start Smart!
Are you wondering how to get into the sport of road riding? You've come to the right place. We love the camaraderie, the joyful, easy speed, and the amazing fitness benefits of riding the road. But don't be fooled. Regardless of what you may have heard, good road riders aren't made from logging lots of miles, but rather from mastering some basic techniques, like those explained here. Even if you haven't been on two wheels since your 10th birthday, follow our tips and you'll be riding like an experienced, knowledgeable rider and enjoying the wide-open road in no time.
It might seem obvious, but roadies need to focus while riding, and, the ability to focus on the right things could be the most important step in becoming a safe, smooth and efficient cyclist.
For example, you should focus on yourself, other riders, traffic, pedestrians, changes in the terrain, and anything that puts you at risk, like potholes, grates, railroad tracks and road debris. Always scan the road ahead and watch for these things, ride only as fast as is safe for the conditions, and avoid all dangerous obstacles.
It's also important to monitor your position on the road and stay as far to the right as is safe and practical. Please never ride against traffic or in the middle of the lane (unless you're descending at the same speed as traffic or need to to avoid hazards).
Something that helps your focus and safety is keeping your head up. We know it feels fun and fast to lower your head and fly down the road, but, with other road users, parked cars, cracked pavement, etc. it's just too dangerous. So don't stare down at your front tire, at your cyclo-computer or your newly muscled legs — keep your eyes up and on what's ahead. And, try to limit looking at the scenery or your speedometer to quick looks, similar to checking the rearview mirror while driving. By keeping the right focus, you'll stay safe.
Tip 1: Keep your head up and your eyes focused 10 to 20 feet up the road. Scan for obstacles, pavement cracks, potholes, pedestrians, rocks and glass. By looking up the road, you'll have time to avoid these obstacles.
Tip 2: Put eyes in the back of your head. Consider mounting a cycling mirror on your bars, glasses or helmet so you can see what's behind. Or learn to turn your head to look back while riding. The trick is to do this while riding straight and not swerve as you look back. We have a nice selection of mirrors and can tell you which is best for you and your bike.
Relaxed roadies handle their bicycles better, go faster with less effort and enjoy every ride a lot more. Very few things do more to improve your overall road riding.
Start by loosening up your arms. Bend your elbows slightly so that you have a 5-to-90-degree bend. This turns your upper body into a natural shock absorber when you hit a bump, pothole or crack. And, because your arms absorb road shocks, you also won't go over the bars or crash.
Next try to loosen your shoulder, neck and back muscles. If you need a visual aid, imagine those muscles turning into Jell-O. Now that your whole upper body is relaxed, you'll be be able to handle your bike better and your bike will follow your eyes, not the bumps of the road.
Don't forget to relax your grip on the bars too. You don't want to strangle them. Just hold tight enough that your hands won't come off if you hit bumps. Be sure to change your hand position regularly, too.
Relaxing like this lets you ride a lot more easily. Don't believe us? Find a small climb, tense your back, neck, shoulders, elbows and hands. Now ride up it as fast as you can. With that miserable experience over, relax all those muscles and try again. We're sure that you'll get up your climb with a lot less effort now that you're riding relaxed.
Tip: Smile! A simple smile can send a signal to your whole body to loosen up.
Tip 2: Shake your arms out. If your arms are getting tight, take one arm off the bar and shake it out, and repeat with the other. This relieves tension and restores blood flow preventing numbness.
Riding With Others
Road riding gets even more fun when you pedal with pals, and a few tips will help here too, Keep in mind that while it's great to be strong, fit and fast out there on the road, it's how well you ride with others that really shows your mastery of road riding. So, it's worth it to practice a bit and get comfortable around other roadies.
The best way to start is to practice "drafting" with one other rider. Drafting is riding behind another rider who breaks the wind while you save energy in the slipstream behind. It's one of the most important skills to perfect because all good riders do it and you want to too or you'll tire out before they do.
To work on this fun and important technique, find a traffic-free stretch of road (or empty parking lot) and a helpful friend. Start riding slowly at first, say 10-12 mph, and practice keeping your front wheel 1-2 feet directly behind your friend's rear wheel. As you get comfortable maintaining this distance, increase the speed slightly. It might sound fast now, but you'll easily learn to draft at more than 20mph, and the faster you go, the more energy the person in back saves.
Drafting takes focus too. Work on getting comfortable staying a certain distance from your partner without staring at his rear wheel. Instead, watch his shoulders. It takes a little pratice, but in time you'll be able to stay the same distance away just like you can with cars when driving in heavy traffic. Another good skill is looking around and past the rider in front to see what's up the road. He should tell you about any obstacles, but it's good to keep your eyes on the road ahead too.
Once you're riding in groups and drafting, always keep in mind that the rider in front of you may do something unexpected, like swerving, coasting or even stopping suddenly. To be prepared and safe, be sure he knows you're back there. If he's not comfortable with you drafting him, find someone who is. Then pay constant attention to the body posture of your draft provider. A loose, relaxed rider is less likely to swerve suddenly. A rider whose arms are locked straight is more likely to suffer mishap when they hit rough pavement. A rider whose shoulders are hunched and breathing hard is more likely to stop suddenly. Soon, you'll process this information subconsciously and be able to join even large group rides and draft comfortably while you enjoy the fun conversation in the group.
Tip 1: Place your hands in the hooks (the highest part of the bar's drops) so that you have great control and access to braking and shifting while riding in a paceline. It's the safest place for your hands. Placing your hands on the hoods is a close substitute.
Tip 2: Try a "no-drop" group ride. These will ensure friendly help and usually, a smaller pack of riders.
Don't Coast
You're puffing up a steep grade, the sweat is rolling off your brow and the gear you're pushing just seems so hard. It's very tempting to stop pedaling and coast. The problem is that soon you'll start rolling backward. Also, coasting while climbing only creates more work because you lose all momentum. So, instead, select your easiest gear and try to keep a smooth pedal stroke up that steep grade.
And, if you're always finding yourself in your lowest gear, you may want to consider a larger cassette or a different crankset, two nice ways to lower your bike's climbing gears. We're happy to explain the options and set you up for easier climbing.
Surprisingly, you don't want to coast down every hill either. Sure, if you're alone on a sweet descent, and there are no other cyclists (or cars) in sight, go ahead and fly as fast as you like. But, if you're ahead of other riders, you should only coast through tight corners. The reason is that as you go down a hill, your relative draft is huge. This means that the rider behind you (and they don't even have to be that close), is riding with much, much less effort than you are and if you coast at the front they're likely to need to hit the brakes. And, your slight change of speed will seem like a brick wall just popped up in front of them. So, keep pedaling when you're around other riders and, if you get tired, pedal easily while moving predictably to one side or the other. The rider behind you will get to go to the front and you'll get a nice rest in their draft.
Tip 1: Don't let anyone tell you that you're riding a "wimpy" gear. There's no such thing. Whatever gear lets you spin comfortably over the top of the hill is the right gear.
Tip 2: You'll generate more power if you focus on and practice your pedaling. The trick is pedaling on the downstroke and upstroke so that you're not using energy to lift the leg that just reached the bottom of the pedal stroke. To perfect this technique, shift down a gear or two and focus on pulling your feet backward and upward when they reach the bottom of the stroke, as if you were scraping mud off the bottom of your shoes. Now, envision yourself pedaling circles not squares. Pedaling this way saves energy and boosts your climbing power too.
Don't Push A Huge Gear
One of the most common errors we see in new cyclists is that they try to muscle a huge gear up hills and into headwinds. This is a very ineffective way to ride that fatigues you more quickly and might eventually cause injury.
Cycling is perceived as an aerobic sport like running, but this isn't entirely accurate. Cycling requires tremendous muscular effort which creates an aerobic (or anaerobic) reaction from your lungs. But, measurement of your muscular force is the best gauge of cycling effort — and cycling fatigue. For this reason, it's important to pace yourself well so that you still have energy and strength left at the end of your rides. And the best way to do this is to spin smaller gears.
So try to keep your pedal stroke supple and fluid no matter what the terrain does. The more you can do this, the longer your legs will last and the further you can go.
It's much easier to maintain a fluid pedal stroke if you have a clipless pedal system. Like ski bindings, this system uses shoes with cleats that clicks into your pedals. This connection allows you to pedal all the way through the pedal stroke, adding power on the upstroke as well. It takes a little time to get used to clipless pedals, but they're more efficient and safer than pedals with clips and straps or flat pedals. We have a wide selection of clipless pedals and shoes and can help you pick the right system.
Tip 1: Get a cycle-computer with cadence. Cadence measures how many revolutions per minute your legs make. Shoot for a cadence of 90 rpm. Some riders feel more comfortable at 80, others at 100, so shoot for 90, and find what works for you.
Tip 2: Shift down before you come to stop signs or lights, too. This ensures that you're in a gear that lets you accelerate easily as you cross the intersection.
Look The Part, Feel The Part
Now that you're comfortable with your bike, traffic and other riders, it's time to put on the finishing touches. Get a cycling kit that includes a helmet, jersey, shorts and gloves, and you'll look and feel like a real road rider.
Cycling shorts might be the most important part of your outfit. They're light, will make you feel more comfortable in the saddle, fit snugly for aerodynamics and wick moisture so you don't have to sit in a puddle. We've got shorts for all types and sizes of riders. For the road, consider bib shorts because they don't have any constrictive waist elastic. If you're uncomfortable in Lycra, we also have baggy shorts that include a liner short, with a casual, stylish outer short that's as good-looking in the office as it is out on the road.
The cycling jersey is another important part of looking and feeling like an experienced road rider. Don't wear that cotton T-shirt. It will get wet, and stay that way. Plus, the less-than-form-fitting T can rub and chafe. Instead, pick out a comfortable, cycling jersey that fits you well. It will breathe and wick to keep you dry, it's aerodynamic and won't catch the wind slowing you down and most jerseys are brightly colored to keep you safe out on the road too. Some even include reflective details for safety. Plus, most road jerseys have pockets in back so you can easily grab food, your cell phone and other items while you ride. There's usually no need for a backpack. For the fashion conscious, note that we have matching jerseys, shorts and gloves — sometimes helmets too!
Tip 1: Cycling shorts are made to be worn next to your skin. No underwear is needed.
Tip 2: Consider a new helmet if yours is more than three years old. Helmets get more fragile with age. Plus, each year helmets get lighter, cooler and safer.