16 April 2009

In search of ... chips

OK, so I'm planning food for my upcoming birthday bash (how can I possibly be that old?)...

I've got a hankerin' for some chips that I remember from my childhood. They're maybe not around anymore - I've been looking for quite some time now.

I recall that they are "taco" flavored, but maybe they were just really strong nacho? They were definitely round tortilla chips. And very salty over the flavoring. I'm sure they're horrible for me, but I just couldn't stop eating them!

I *think* they were Old Dutch brand... I think...?? [No, they're not the "old" Doritos.] Maybe Tostito's?

Anyone seen these in recent memory? I've been surfin' the intarwebz for nearly an hour, trying to find 'em... no luck yet.

11 April 2009

Why I prefer swords

Also from Fark.com:

Confederate re-enactor pleads not guilty in shooting

Oh, my. And this is why I play in a re-creation group that uses blunts on our rapiers (schlagers, actually)... because I'd rather not actually hurt my opponent.

OK, so here's the wierd thing from that website...
The Associated Press © April 9, 2009 ISLE OF WIGHT

Huh? The Isle of Wight? Isn't that in England? And the accident happened in Virginia - as in, formerly one of "the colonies." And the website is run by The Virginian Pilot... so why is the article being posted from the Isle of Wight?

I'm confused! But also somewhat amused.

? 50 Years of Stupid Grammar Advice ?

Why I love Fark.com:

A smack-down to cheer every English major who had to read that silly little book: The Elements of Style is "by a pair of authors so grammatically clueless that they don't know what is a passive construction and what isn't"

Uh... hmm... I just got my very own copy of EoS for Christmas from my folks. Guess I'll keep some salt handy... besides, I much prefer Grammar Girl's cool website.