Lemons / Walker / Old Fashions

Interesting things going on in Michigan - sort of like Wisconsin politics except for ALL Unions.  This whole Right to Work deal.   The Republicans do not believe they should have to pay to be in a union that has money going toward the Democrats .

Well - I don't believe I should have to merchandise from businesses that are in the Chamber of Commerce because their money goes towards the Republicans.  

Statistically being a "right to work" state DOES bring more business to a State.  However those business pay less for their employees.  It's all about what is more important.  More business or poorer citizens. 
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And then their is Walker.  Remember that John Doe thing?  Walker-Gate?  Some of you might think that it's almost over.  No Way - it's getting to the good part.

Landgraf (the head dude) is conducting this probe EXACTLY the way District Attorney's do when attacking the mob.  They find the lowest fruit on the tree and squeeze them until they give up the next guy on the chain. 

Tim Russell and Kelly Rindfleisch really got off nicely with slaps on the wrist.  Russell 2.5 years for embezzling (not caramelizing as my spelling corrector wanted me to type . . . that would be a totally different story)  $21,000 from a Veterans group and Rindfleisch 6 months in jail for only one of four  felony counts of misconduct in office.

Both those crooks were 2 degrees of separation from Walker and  now we come to the Cindy Archer - Walker's Administration Director of Administration.  Remember her?  The woman who had her house raided?  ONE degree of separation from Walker.


Seems  Tim Russell and Kelly Rindfleisch might have thrown Archer under the bus to get sweet deals.  Her and the Chief of Staff ,Tom Nardelli who says he had no idea what was going on in his office (although he DID hire her) are the next targets for Landgraf. 

Archer and Nardelli take orders directly Lord Walker.

And lets not forget that dumpster of material the Walker Administration illegally attempted to dispose but was found?  OOPS!  This has not come into play yet.

No one can predict if Walker will ever be charged with a crime.  But if I was a betting man the chances of him BEING charged are greater then him NOT being charged. 

As a friend of mine says "All signs point to a vibrant and ongoing investigation into an Administration that appears to have engaged in improper no-bid leasing and sales of County property to Republican aligned business interests at the expense of the average Milwaukee taxpayer."
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Warm Water and Lemon.    WOW - who knew this was a miracle drink. What an amazing way to kick start your day.  10 reason you should drink warm water and 1/2 a lemon every day.

Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds.  They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.

Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your body’s overall acidity (a very good thing).

Helps with weight loss:   Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings.

Aids digestion:  Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that required for digestion.

Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body, which helps purify it.

Clears skin:  The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes.

Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis.

Relieves respiratory problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of chest infections and halt those pesky coughs (man do I need that right now).

Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when you subject your mind and body to stress.

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Brandy Old Fashions.  

Or you could start every day with a Brandy Old Fashion.  DJ has discovered  Brandy Old Fashion  ("OMG this is the best drink EVER").

So if you have a Brandy Old Fashion recipe that has been handed down through generations let us know about it.

I like what a NY Times writer says about this drink.

Your past always catches up with you. Growing up in Wisconsin, I had an ingrained awareness — and disgust — of the state’s insular signature drink, the brandy old-fashioned. It was what people drank before and after football games or ice fishing. I considered it insipidly sweet and townie lowbrow, and I left before I was enough of a drinker to be proven otherwise.  

Case Study | The Old-Fashioned, Wisconsin Style

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OH - looking for Christmas Presents for people that cook?  We discovered Penzys Spices.  On the east side of Madison right next to Half Price Books.  WOW - what a wonderful place to go.  The store has over 100 zillion spices and each one has a big jar you can thrust your nose into for a smell.

I've never been able to compare 5 different kinds of Cinnamon before (I chose the Vietnamese Extra Fancy).

Awesome place.