Bailout Math

Roving Gringo

The "Gringo in Mexico," as Robert Alexander is known, has a hit TV show that is half travelogue, half food fest and 100% enthusiasm for all things Mexican. It's a potent pick-me-up in a country that has been feeling pretty down about itself lately. See the rest of the story here.

Tasty Deep Dish

Local folklore has it that Rallo's is where Jared of Subway fame gained the 265 lbs that he lost eating those dreadful Subway subs. Formerly Nero's Pizza, Rallo's was formed after an employee purchased the business back in 1995.
Rallo's serves up the absolute best deep dish slab in southeast Michigan. I have put down my share of pie, and for my money I look no further. The sauce has addictive properties that are so strong, it may become habit forming if not eaten under the direct supervision of a physician. The FDA is looking to categorize it as a narcotic. My doctor has gained almost as much weight as I have supervising my feasting sessions ( I think he may be addicted as well). I'm not kidding the pizza sauce they create is the best I have ever had.
I may need a twelve step program to get me off this stuff before I suffer the fate of Jared, and have to go on a strict diet of bland subs and walking. The cheese is piled high and generous helpings of toppings are thrown into the mix, the crust is burnt in all the right places to produce the best slab I have ever run though my digestive tract.
They also make round, though good, can't hold a candle to the deep dish. Along with their pizza, they also offer subs, pasta dishes, salads and wings. Their subs are whipped up the old fashioned way and baked in their pizza ovens to perfection. As a matter of fact, their subs are almost as good as their pies are.

So if you are ever in Royal Oak Michigan, and are looking for some great slab, look up Rallo's. They are kinda hard to find. Located on the end of a strip mall at the North East corner of 13 mile and Main, 121 E. 13 mile to be exact. They are carry out or delivery only. Make sure to have your eating pants nearby or at least have explosive bolts installed on your blue jeans so you can blow the hatch and hit the couch to catch the Red Wings game after you have engorged your self.

Half Life: Full Life Consequences

Now this is some kinda funny.

Zoo perks start early

The Detroit Zoo is offering discounted memberships to residents of the three counties that passed a millage to provide $15 million a year to the park and make up for lost revenue from the city of Detroit. Get the whole story here.

Louisiana Largesse

yesterday was for crabbing. and so i packed up my nets, my chicken necks, a can of dog food that i could punch holes in to attract them crabs and off me and my mrs. went.

good times. plenty of sun. but how many crabs? one. but let me tell you. the one i catched was one big ol' crab yeah. so on the way home we stopped and bought a dozen live ones for $8 and boiled 'em.

this is where i find my focus. it's when i'm out in the air, not looking for no kite crabs, they be too light, but on the shore where we sure to find our full fill.

eventually when we ate our crabs. i found my way outside. to my plants. this is where i find my focus. it's something that takes time, patience, water, care, nurturing, sun, some luck and good intention.

many times i couldn't figure out why it was that i so often feel the need to tend to my plants, but now i think i believe i know. it's 'cause i want to have something that relies on me. something that knows that i'm the provider. without me it wouldn't be so beautiful. and that's what they all are to me beautiful. even the cacti. there are flowers that come blooming out of them. blooming, busting, holding back for ain't gonna wait for no rain man days. when we have bad weather and they get knocked over, it's me who goes out and stand them back up. gives them a little food. and in return they give back to me tenfold.

although oftentimes disjointed is my life, i know there is always solace to be found in the rhythm of the plants.

Home Brew

Home Beer Brewing is attracting a whole new generation to it's ranks. Women are getting in on the fun as well with a brewing competition for women called Queen of Beer's Women's Homebrew competition. Take a sip of the whole story here.

Ann Arbor Olympic Medalist Shares Her Experience

Eberwhite Elementary School students received a special treat today. Alison Gregorka shared her experience as a Olympic medalist in water polo with children from the Ann Arbor grade school she attended. Catch the whole story here.

The Fall Planting Window is Open

Catch it quick before it closes. The Detroit Free Press has published a guide to planting your bulbs and perennials to best prepare them to spring up next spring.
You can check out the planting guide here.

Photo by Gymi

Fall Colors

Now that fall is here, it's time to start look for the best places to check out mother natures explosion of reds, yellow and orange. The Houston Cronicle has put together a list of web sites that will direct you to the best places to view fall colors in you neck of the woods. You can check it out here.