Too much broccoli
Time to dig out the cookbook that deals with odd ingredients. As part of the loyalty program at my local supermarket, we get free stuff. Not much, not really things of value. More a case of what is overstocked. Like the week they gave us pomegranates.This time around: broccoli.
We have received two huge bunches, based on a split load of groceries. Is bunch the right modifier? Something like this:
You see, big. And if this picture (linked from elsewhere) disappears, I won’t mind. Think of it as symbolic.
It’s not even clear if we should keep the stuff in the refrigerator. Takes up a lot of space; my vote is that we use it as a counter ornament. Like flowers, except limited in colours. If I was an inspired chef, I’d invent some tasty cheese sauce, or a new way to make soup. Won’t happen. The days are too short for such effort. Instead, I’ll hope that someone else (hint!) discovers a way to make use of our prize.
The police chiefs of the nation have come out in favour of a proposed law that would give them unlimited shoulder surfing rights. Who could have guessed that one? Fits right in with the image of a police state. Meanwhile, Minister Vic has asked for an investigation into undefined threats against him. Yes, it would be easier if you had those unlimited shoulder surfing rights… but from where I sit, that’s not an excuse for the radical power grab. Try this one on. If the minister proposed legislation that made sense, he might not find the tide of public opinion mounting against him. Cause and effect here.
