Meanlevee

I don't know how it happened, but I have a collection of stuffed animals. I did not seek out to be a toy collector, nor do I go toy shopping, but don't ask me to give any of them up, because they're cool. Walmart used to send me pictures of this roaring Godzilla plush from the '80s, and I couldn't resist for long. It was about $80, and it looks so chunky and pleasant.   Here is Godzilla's best friend Mothra. I snagged her from Ebay. I'm pretty sure she's not licensed, but look at the colors! The brother's Chap are not very consistent with their cartoon output, but they still have great merch. I love to buy their stuff now and again, because I've spent so much time over the years watching their stuff. I always wanted one of these Kick-the-Cheats, but they stopped selling them before I even had my first credit card (I think, don't correct me). They were going for more than $200 on Ebay, at one time. He's surprisingly big. Look at this evil ...

Did you know that clover lawns require much less water and mowing than stupid grass lawns? Actually, did you know that clover lawns are a thing? Clovers crowd out weeds, promote grass growth, enrich the soil with nitrogen, encourage pollinators, and feed wildlife. So, they are better than grass in every conceivable way. Lawn care companies want you to believe they are undesirable weeds, but don't believe them. It isn't easy, though. It takes work, and there is a learning curve. Let it never be said that I'm just too lazy for grass lawns. I'll explain. Strong Bad said this in SBemail 195: Love Poems, and it's true. My herculean struggle to cultivate the ten by thirty something-foot sloped patch of dirt in front of my house begins anew, as Spring approaches. For over two years I have been broadcasting seeds, raking, watering, and overseeding in the suggested Spring and Autumn planting periods. The results have been mixed. I've learned a lot, though; partially from...

A few years ago, I was watching '80s action/comedy classic Beverley Hills Cop, and decided I wanted to make a shrimp salad sandwich like the one that Axel sent Rosewood and Taggart. I never had one before, so I just made up my own recipe.  It's an easy thirty minute style Sandwich meal a la Rachel Ray. Here's what  you do: Thaw your shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail off) in a colander, under cold running water. It takes five minutes. Prepare your sauce in a mixing bowl. One cup aioli (I use Duke's mayonnaise, lemon juice, and crushed garlic), heaping tablespoon of Dijon mustard, a pinch of Tony Chachere seasoning, dill weed, and a pinch of pepper. sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter. Season with garlic, chopped green onions (white part), and TC. I suggest finely chopping about half of the shrimp, and roughly chopping the rest. Just keep chopping until you are satisfied. Combine the shrimp and sauce. Chill. That's it. You can add whatever you want. Here, is mine with t...