Hi, is this thing on.

Seems like a good a time as any to return. By way of introduction here is my pen collection.

Lamy Safari (x3), Lamy Al Star 2021 & 2022 editions, Faber-Castell Ambition, Jinhao X450, Plaisir Black Mist Fine, Monteverde Monza 3, Monteverde Superblack Tool, Cross Classic Century Ferrari, Kaweco Sport, TWSBI Eco.

Black beats blue every time

Blue beats black every time
#ACAB #Classwarfare

I have a lot of thoughts about the latest state sanctioned execution. But the one that is foremost in my mind is the complete lack of support for the accused officers. The officers were fired summarily, there was no outcry from the police union. The usual “law and order” types were not on every station parroting their message of compliance. It got me wondering, what the difference was? Was it the…

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Winnifred’s Black (Fruit) Cake Recipe

Winnifred’s Black (Fruit) Cake Recipe

Realized I have never posted the recipe here.
in the Caribbean there is tradition of Black Fruit Cake at Christmas time, making this cake is an artform, my grandmother; Winnifred; was one of its masters. I’m reproducing her recipe here as it was passed on to my mother and now to me. reading my mother’s handwriting to transcribe here, i’m realising that this is not a single cake recipe and by my…

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Not so hostile takeover (2022 edition)

I originally wrote this in 2008 and thought I would revisit and update it.
In a move expected by many analysts, Santa Claus [trading as SNTA on the holiday market] has been acquired by retail giant Amazon (AMZN) in a deal estimated to be worth billions. Santa Claus, a long time family run franchise has been on the rocks for the last decade with increased competition in the manufacturing,…

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