Month: May 2006

‘And they’re huge’


I caught the tail end of an opinion piece on KERA, our local NPR affiliate this morning. The author was talking about the release of the Dixie Chick’s new single and how no country stations in the metroplex (or state) are playing the song.
Most stations say it’s still in backlash from Natalie Maines’ comment during 2003 that she was not proud that President George Bush was from Texas.
The commentator said maybe one of the funniest things I’ve heard on radio in a while, “The Dixie Chicks have parts of the male anatomy that I can’t mention on radio. And they’re huge.”
Like them or not, they are standing by their convictions and not backing down to pressure.
Lyrics to their latest single, “Not Ready to Make Nice”

Forgive, sounds good
Forget, I’m not sure I could
They say time heals everything
But I’m still waiting

I’m through with doubt
There’s nothing left for me to figure out
I’ve paid a price
And I’ll keep paying

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should

I know you said
Can’t you just get over it
It turned my whole world around
And I kind of like it

I made my bed and I sleep like a baby
With no regrets and I don’t mind sayin’
It’s a sad sad story when a mother will teach her
Daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger
And how in the world can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they’d write me a letter
Sayin’ that I better shut up and sing
Or my life will be over

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should

Forgive, sounds good
Forget, I’m not sure I could
They say time heals everything
But I’m still waiting

So what about you? Still mad at the Dixie Chicks for their comments? Did you burn their CD’s?

One Game Changes Everything

Photo from: miedo
According to U2.com, U2 will be a part of a major initiative by ESPN and ABC in America to increase awareness and interest in the 2006 World Cup.
“It’s a simple thing – just a ball and a goal,” explains Bono. “Every four years in June,” adds Edge. “Sick days increase by 300 percent.”

The band’s songs, live performance and voiceovers are all part of the “One Game Changes Everything” campaign while City of Blinding Lights is to become ESPN’s official World Cup Song.
“Our goal is to make World Cup soccer meaningful and relevant to American sports fans,” said Katie Lacey at ESPN. “We show the passion that fans around the world have through compelling stories that are set to the music of U2.”
As Bono puts it in one of the spots, “If history means anything, the world
as we know it, is about to change!”

U2.com has four of the ads available for viewing. They’re really good.
“Once every four years that simple thing drastically changes the world. It closes the schools, it closes the shops, it stops a war. A simple ball fuels the passion and pride of nations… It achieves more than the politicians ever could.”

Nebraska wants love

From the Dallas Business Journal:

Nebraska wants some Love.
Several Nebraska congressman are backing a bill for Nebraska to become the 10th state to be exempted from Wright Amendment restrictions that limit flights from Dallas’ Love Field to short-haul flights to a few surrounding states, said a spokeswoman for the congressman. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), which flies out of Dallas Love Field, has been battling for repeal of the 1979 federal law since last year.
On Thursday, Reps. Lee Terry, R-Neb., Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., and Tom Osborne, R-Neb., introduced legislation to amend the Wright Amendment to allow certain air carriers serving Omaha’s Eppley Airfield to provide service between Love Field and the greater Omaha area.

KERA reported this morning that Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, TX, has said any ammendments to the Wright Amendment would not pass. Any changes must pass through his committee.

Spanish zucchini

This recipe came from a Rachel Ray show with an added twist of my own – Spanish Zucchini

It’s a great side, or if you’re like me and cooking alone it can be a great meal in and of itself.

  • 2 zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 cup of pecans
  • 3 cups of Pico de Gallo
  • 1 tab vegetable/cooking oil

Just as a note, my measurements are never really exact, I usually eyeball everything and add to taste or to work with the recipe.

Crunch the pecans and layer them in the bottom of a skillet. Let the pecans heat up and toast slightly. You can also cook them on a sheet in the oven at 450 for 5 or 10 minutes.

Slice the zucchini and add to the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, olive oil or vegetable oil.

Add Pico de Gallo. I use the pre-packaged Pico de Gallo from HEB – my local supermarket, but you can make it up fresh if you’d like, with your favorite recipe. HEB has several different options, including a mango Pico de Gallo and variations of spiciness.

Let everything cook until the zucchini is tender.

Plate up and serve. For a complete meal, plate on a bed of rice and/or add a chicken breast on the side.

New Category – Casa de Blundell

I think I’ve been inspired to start a new category for the blog. Not sure why, but I decided that rather than e-mailing or calling my friends to tell them about new recipes I’ve discovered, I might as well just blog them and share them with everyone interested (or not).
So, look for Casa de Blundell for any random recipes I try out or come up with – and feel free to share your own.