Six-Oh

Sixty! Sixty Democrat Party seats on the senate!

Websites I Love

What a great idea, Wry Bread! (I'm assuming it was you.) Here are three of my favorites:

http://www.salon.com/
This is a website I go to every morning, after the New York Times one. It's got everything -- politics, book and movie reviews, even a "Dear Abby"- inspired advice column, if Abby were a spiritual, bohemian, left-wing, extremely insightful guy. There is also "Open Salon," a place readers can write about whatever they want. I love this site.

http://gawker.com/
This used to be a site geared to the New York media scene. Lots of insider gossip and very snarky. Sometimes I felt that I had to be a 20-something working in an entry-level job in publishing (and going to lots of hipster parties at night to get the free food) to feel a part of this site. But now it's changed to include a lot more breaking news, Hollywood gossip, and just general sarcastic articles about almost anything. Very fun site, if you want something lite.

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/
"Stuff White People Like" is a hilarious site that makes fun of a certain type of person that you might find sipping a Venti Part-Skim, No Foam, Caramel, Mochacchino Crappuccino, while renovating a brownstone in Park Slope and listening to NPR. The guy who runs the site doesn't write often, but when he does, it is SO funny. Go to the archives to read all of the past entries.

That's it for now -- have fun, all!

--Sourdough

What's Good?

Here's a little project for The Bloguettes, if you so choose, that won't take long and will have a big payoff.

It's just this: I have discovered some sites and blogs that fill me with wonder and awe at how

* endearing

* smart

* original

* funny

* personable

people are. And when that happens, I like to share my discoveries with other, like-minded persons. That means You. So take a minute and list some Absolutely Fabulous Most Favorite Links to the sites that you love the most.

Now for some rules: No more that 3 or maybe 4 links per person. Yes, I know, it's hard to choose, but we can't devote this entire blog to favorite websites, now, can we? Another rule (don't you hate rules?): Anything goes. We won't make fun of you for choosing to mention Lindsay Lohan's blog or the NRA's website. Which brings me to my final, totally arbitrary rule: Please include a reason why we should bother going to that site. Make us want to go there.

Hope you're up for the challenge. Here's my list.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/

Big City girl meets cowboy, marries him and goes to live on a cattle ranch. She's funny, he's handsome and virile, four adorable kids. Ho hum. But then . . . you realize that the photos she posts are stunning, her point of view is unique, funny, and charming, and every recipe she posts make you want to get into the kitchen and cook.

http://polymerclaydaily.com/

Another woman's blog-like website, this one has helped to define the polymer clay art world. Not everyone will find it interesting but some of the work will make your jaw drop.

http://www.westchesterlibraries.org/

Yes, kids, it's the good 'ole Westchester Library System. It's on my list because not only can I reserve books, but I can download audio books, get book reviews, and read articles from publications that I'd normally have to pay to read online. I like to open up two windows in my browser, one with Amazon and the other with WLS. I can go back and forth, see what's good on Amazon and check out whether I can reserve it at the library. Beautiful.

http://www.wired.com/

This site is the granddaddy of hipster tech. In fact, it's been around so long that it's not cool anymore. Which suits me fine, 'cause neither am I. They've got great stories like 'Great Geek Debates: Kirk v.Picard' and 'How to Photograph Strangers on the Street,' as well as articles about the latest technology.

I Stole the Photo....

... from the Times. Visitors to Orchard Beach in the Bronx were greeted by dark clouds and rain on Wednesday. More than nine inches of rain has fallen in the city in the last month.

Photo: Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times

Vote for MJ's Favorite Song

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/06/26/arts/jackson-songs-vote.html?hp

Celebrity Death Pair

My Grandmother and Jimmy Durante.
~WB

Celebrity Deaths Pairs

Orson Welles and Yul Brynner.
Orville Wright and Gandhi.
Jim Henson and Sammy Davis, Jr.

What do these pairs have in common? They all died on the same day. Not sure why but I'm fascinated by the matchups that The Grim Reaper puts together. It all seems so . . . totally random. Here's more on the subject, which I'm sure fascinates you too.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1880680/farrah_fawcett_michael_jackson_and.html?cat=2

~Ri-Rob

Michael, May You Rest in Peace

I am very sad. Michael, consummate artist. Thank you for what you gave us.

--Sourdough

It's a Sad Night

Heard that they are laying flowers on his star at the Walk of Fame. Only what they don't know is that they are putting flowers on the other Michael Jackson, a British film star! The King of Pop's star is covered by a red carpet because it is the première of “Brüno” tonight, starring you-know-who.

Yes, he was a fantastic dancer...no one ever danced like him! I once knew someone who went to see his Thriller tour concert, and was lukewarm about going. When she came into work the next day, it was as if she'd gotten religion....she was hooked! She said she would never see anything like that again in her life...amazing the command of the stage that he had, and how innovative he was with his dance and singing!

It's a very sad night. ~W.B.

If...

…Michael Jackson was a Baguette, what kind of bread would he be? I pick marble bread. A little bit of black, a little bit of white, a lot of flavor and some plastic surgery.
Señorita Cornbread

PS: R.I.P.

Michael, We Hardly Knew 'Ye

OK, so he had a problem or two. Or thirteen or fourteen. The guy was an Icon. He had an amazing sense of style, done with humor (come on—those thin white 'old man' socks with tight black pants that ended 3 inches above his ankle is funny). I challenge anyone to sit still while listening to some of his greatest hits—Billy Jean, Thriller, Beat It—the list goes on and on.

And man, the guy could DANCE. ~ Wrobyn

Well, they say the deaths always come in 3's

Two more were lost today...
Farrah Faucett and Michael Jackson (?!)

R.I.P

PaNeTToNe

Congratulations to Our Foccacia

38 YEARS!!! This is just wonderful! And, may you have 38+ years more!!!!

Let Me Clarify

FYI: I am either Wonder Bread, or White Bread, depending on the day. After all, I was brought up on white bread, so I come by it honestly. I still have cravings for it, so I am not very P.C., sorry about that. Remember: Wonder Bread builds bodies 12 ways!

Rebuttal from an Independent White Far-to-the Right

First of all, I'm and Independent, NOT a Republican, but I can forgive that misunderstanding considering the source,who is truly beloved by me. Every politician suffers from an over-active ego syndrome called "I can't keep it in my pants." What an embarrassement. Hasn't anyone heard of self-control and the sacred vows of marriage. Tomorrow I'll be married to my childhood sweetheart for 38 years. Is faithfulness out of style? Not politcally correct? Not in my house. Giada

Welcome Brioche!

We are happy to welcome our little Brioche to the family! She's even good without jam... but says she's often in a jam!

Left Wing Conspiracy Theory. Viva Argentina!

How dare SourDough accuse me of having an affair with a.... REPUBLICAN. For those of you who had not guessed, I am a flaming liberal, and proud of it. But, do not underestimate the power of Argentinian women. I think my compatriot was part of a left-wing conspiracy against the presidential hopeful.
Giada Focaccia, rebutal?
Señorita Cornbread

Mystery Solved?

Could one of our Bloguettes be the "Argentinian Firecracker" who has been in the headlines recently? Hmmmmm....

--Sourdough

Some words of wisdom

Words of wisdom from the great Maya Angelou. Thought I'd share this with my fellow bloguettes!

-PaNeTToNe


'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it
seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles
these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss
them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands;
you need to be able to throw some things back.'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an
open heart, I usually make the right decision..'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have
to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you
made them feel.'

White Roses on a Cloudy Day

Which Bloguette has a husband that sent her a dozen white roses today, for no reason other than to say he cares?

Wecome, PaNeTToNe!

Yes! The youngest addition to Les Baguettes has a natural disposition to this medium. So I officially welcome PaNeTToNe!

PaNeTToNe is a sweet yeast cake that is a traditional part of Christmas in Italy, but it is served with coffee and for breakfast throughout the year in many regions. Panettone keeps well in an airtight container and can be reheated whole (and I really like it spread with butter and jam! or Kleenex and Nintendo!). My mom has a MAD recipe for this cake. She's been baking pannettones for many of her 83 years.

Our own PaNeTToNe, has a French-Canadian origin as well, which makes her more than suitable to be a Baguette.

A toast to you:

"May your posts be filled with anise seeds of your intellect, and the dried fruits of pop culture! "

—Señorita Cornbread

What's Not to Love About Perfect Laundry

Kudos to Senorita Cornbread. Nothing more American, Apple Pie, Star Spangled Banner than a load of fresh laundry on the line. Who uses those perfect dish cloths anyway? Have you seen mine lately? They look like a truck ran over them about a million times. Well if this gorgeous bucolic photo has done nothing else, it has put me under pressure to buy new dish cloths. Just another reason for some retail therapy. Off to yoga. Ashanti. GF

Señorita Likes to Mess the Look of Things

Dear Baguettes,
I am less inclined to write than I thought I would be.
So, I messed with the look of the blog, or I redesigned the portal to our souls (corny translation.... from Cornbread... get it?).
What do you think?
I decided that this will be the space for "photo of the week," or "the day," or "the day we have nothing else to do."
I've run out of punctuation. Ciao
-Señorita Cornbread

Another one bites the dust!!! RIP John and Kate

While it comes to no surprise to me, some may be shocked to learn that John and Kate Gosselin are getting a divorce. I could see it from tthe time the show first started. It always looked like they couldn't stand to be around each other. She is a super Bi*&h ( and sometimes rightfully so due to her husband's stupdity) and he is just totally clueless (c'mon, did he really think that we would all believe that he was just out with a "friend" who happens to be a girl at 2:30 am?) Looks like he's gonna have to start hitting more of those college parties. Also, their show is going to be on hiatus. I think its clear that no one really wants to watch just a single mother of 8 trying to meet a man and parent her kids. Guess their cash cow is dead, for now.

Oh, if any of you want to see him in the flesh, I hear he frequents Front Street, a club on the waterfront in Newburgh. Field trip anyone???

PaNeTToNe

"H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!"

Ed McMahon died today... i guess he doesnt have to worry about foreclosure now. It is still sad though. I always enjoyed those infomercials with Dick Clark.

RIP Ed

<3 PaNeTToNe

Borat was SO 2006

July 10th...
Let's do a group movie!
~W.B.

From Fore to Love

We've finally finished being Golf Central....the U.S. Open is over. All the TVs can now be changed to another channel....but, wait! There's tennis...Wimbledon is on.
Is there life after TV? ~W.B.

Five Things That Blogettes Due in the Rain

1) Contemplate your navel, if you can find it.
2) Watch Nurse Jackie...awesome new show
3) Make a batch of brownies and eat only one of them
4) Look for your navel again
5) Tweeze your eyebrows
GF

Sunday Saucing

Hello my lovelies,
Just finished a half-successful garage sale. Thanks to White Bread for her endless enthusiasm and help. It was a half-rain out day with great traffic and some cash. Giving most of proceeds away, but that's just because I'm eternally grateful for all that I have. Relaxing, early to bed for me. Hope you all enjoyed Father's Day. Gratefully yours....Giada Foccacia

Phun with Phonts

Howdy, Gals,

Looks like I'm winning for posting most on this blahg! What's that you say? You didn't know it was a contest? Well, now you DO. So step up to it, will ya? Or am I the only one without a life?

Anyhoo, I want to try to imbed a video right here in our blog, and I found this lovely little jewel about fonts. Stay with me on this, it's very cute. Really!

xxxx, Wrye

No Knead Bread

Hello to all Bloguettes! Happy Saturday, even if it is raining for the 12th straight day.

Due to popular demand (well, actually, due only to Mabel's mom) I'm posting a link (click on the title 'No Knead Bread') to the fabulous no-knead bread that I make quite a lot, since it's very little work—and since I have very little work. I've added a picture of a finished loaf from the blog that I stumbled upon originally, which then led me to the NYTimes article. In case you're interested, here is the link to the original blog:

http://www.restaurantwidow.com/2007/01/ladies_gentleme.html
Enjoy!

~xxxx from 'Wry' Bread

Wonder Bread Joins Bloguettes

Of course I have to be Wonder Bread! and, many thanks to Señorita Cornbread for creating this lovely blog!

Sour, but warm

My name is Sourdough. I am honored to be a part of this new endeavor. How great that our hilarious lunches have "given rise" to this yeasty blog.

What it means to be a Bloguette

Being a Bloguette means that no matter how wonderful or crappy life is on any given day I have a group of girlfriends that completely and unconditionally and understand. Giada Focaccia

Wow! This is very cool. Thanks, AB (Alpha Baguette) M.!

Here's my first ever post. If we're assigning bread to each of us, I guess that makes me a Jewish Rye. . . unless someone else wants to claim it.

Thank You, Tony

Dearest Baguettes, this is our blog. I am shedding a tear or two here. Forgive my emotions. Forgive my English-impairedness.

My first entry has to be a homage to Tony Soprano, for so many hours of lunch laughter inspiration......
Señorita Cornbread