My father tried to lay on the guilt trip about
the family name, but I was aside from a few tiny
moments of filial piety during my teens pretty
immune to that sort of stuff. What on earth
difference does it make?

Doesn't much matter to me. Neither of my brothers nor Steve's brothers
had sons so those lines are (to use the geneological term) daughtering
out.

Better than their petering out altogether, I guess.

Too bad. It seems the show did better when it was
self-avowedly corny and not trying to be up to date
and with the times. Same I guess with PDQ Bach.

Some forms of corn ball are goofy good, others not worth the time/effort
that goes into a production.

I was chasing rabbits when reading this and
so see the recipe below.

Possibly. There are lots of reasons why an enterprise
goes under - it's often lack of support (viewer,
sponsor, whatever), but there are lots of others.

The lack of viewer support is usually the main reason given for pulling
a show. Some should have never made it past the pilot episode.

Most shows shouldn't have been shown, but then I
don't appreciate TV much to begin with.

Fashions. I've met one male Lynn and one
male Lyn (short for Lyndon, and yes, named
after the Texas politician).

I also know a Linn, properly Linda.

Oh, I've encountered fistfuls of female Lyns, Lynns,
Lindas, and so on. If your Linda was a guy, that
would be quite notable.

Nothing noteworthy; this Linn is female. Had one Linda in my high school class but she used the full name, probably to separate from the 3 Lynns.

Not that many Lynn(e)s/Lin(n)(e)s in my life, but
in third grade I think it was we had three Ronalds
in a class of 30-odd, so we had Ronald, Ronny, and
Haywood (middle name).

Either or. One of our antiques took a big hit coming out of

Berlin--the > movers did a major number on the top (with a lot of
glass) part. But, > we've never had it appraised, probably never will. Let your kids worry about it!

I will, so far neither of them seem interested tho.

Texas Roadhouses often have that kind of kitchy
decor, and it doesn't detract from the experience,
which is carried by the beef.

TR isn't as bad as Cracker Barrel; the latter has way too much junque on their walls.

CB's food took a huge dive a while ago; what used
to be reliably not bad turned into reliably not
good on my last couple visits, and I've not been to
one in at least a decade.

There are degrees to everything. In several hundred
years, even the rent check might be museum fodder.

Maybe, like the shopping list in "A Canticle For Lebowittz"?

But with curators who actually know what they
are looking at.

Smarts helps. Doesn't pay to keep every single bit of paper but need to
know the importance of a shopping list vs a list of ancestors.

Archaeosociologists might want to see both
at some point in the distant future.

Who knows what silliness lurks in the hearts of
men? And at the price - less of an investment than
even the most wretched and rotgutty joke wine.

I can make a good GPS; if you want to buy a can of Read's, be my guest
but don't go out of your way to do so.

Whom are you talking to?

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.07

Title: Nutted Caramel Popcorn Balls
Categories: Candies
Servings: 6

1 lb Dairy caramels
2 tb Hot water
2 qt Popcorn (to 2 1/2 qt)
1 c Mixed salted nuts
1/2 c Salted peanuts

DIRECTIONS: Day before: In covered double boiler, heat caramels with
water,
stirring frequently, till smooth.

In a large bowl, toss popcorn with nuts.

Pour melted caramels over popcorn; toss until well coated. With buttered
hands, form at once into about 17 2 1/2" balls or 35 1 1/4" balls. Insert
wooden skewers, lollipop fashion, if desired. Wrap each in saran; store
at
room temperature until served next day.

Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's

From: Sallie Austin

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Hi Michael,

My father tried to lay on the guilt trip about
the family name, but I was aside from a few tiny
moments of filial piety during my teens pretty
immune to that sort of stuff. What on earth
difference does it make?

Doesn't much matter to me. Neither of my brothers nor Steve's

brothers > had sons so those lines are (to use the geneological term) daughtering > out.

Better than their petering out altogether, I guess.

Very true. Both of our girls had boys, but they have their dad's last
name. My sisters also had boys, who have their father's last names as
well. Deborah did use my dad's first name to her younger son as a middle
name so that is being carried for another generation.

Too bad. It seems the show did better when it was
self-avowedly corny and not trying to be up to date
and with the times. Same I guess with PDQ Bach.

Some forms of corn ball are goofy good, others not worth the

time/effort > that goes into a production.

I was chasing rabbits when reading this and
so see the recipe below.

Not rabbit stew? (G)

sponsor, whatever), but there are lots of others.

The lack of viewer support is usually the main reason given for

pulling > a show. Some should have never made it past the pilot
episode.

Most shows shouldn't have been shown, but then I
don't appreciate TV much to begin with.

Most of it is a vast wasteland to use the term some critic gave it years
ago.

Fashions. I've met one male Lynn and one
male Lyn (short for Lyndon, and yes, named
after the Texas politician).

I also know a Linn, properly Linda.

Oh, I've encountered fistfuls of female Lyns, Lynns,
Lindas, and so on. If your Linda was a guy, that
would be quite notable.

Nothing noteworthy; this Linn is female. Had one Linda in my high

school > class but she used the full name, probably to separate from
the 3 Lynns.

Not that many Lynn(e)s/Lin(n)(e)s in my life, but
in third grade I think it was we had three Ronalds
in a class of 30-odd, so we had Ronald, Ronny, and
Haywood (middle name).

We had 3 Richards--Rick, Dick and Richard & 3 Roberts--Rob, Bob and
Robert in the same class as the 3 Lynns. Also 3 K (C)athy's--a
Catherine, Kathleen and forget the other's proper form. All of this was
in a class of 63 graduates.

of > ML> glass) part. But, > we've never had it appraised, probably
never will. > ML> Let your kids worry about it!

I will, so far neither of them seem interested tho.

Texas Roadhouses often have that kind of kitchy
decor, and it doesn't detract from the experience,
which is carried by the beef.

TR isn't as bad as Cracker Barrel; the latter has way too much

junque on > their walls.

CB's food took a huge dive a while ago; what used
to be reliably not bad turned into reliably not
good on my last couple visits, and I've not been to
one in at least a decade.

They started getting supplied from a central commissary some years ago.
Before then everything was locally sourced and much better. Steve used
to like their chicken livers and gizzards, but not since they made the
switch over. We ate at one on our last trip north and were less than
excited about it--but they let us park overnight in their lot at no
charge.

There are degrees to everything. In several hundred
years, even the rent check might be museum fodder.

Maybe, like the shopping list in "A Canticle For Lebowittz"?

But with curators who actually know what they
are looking at.

Smarts helps. Doesn't pay to keep every single bit of paper but need

to > know the importance of a shopping list vs a list of ancestors.

Archaeosociologists might want to see both
at some point in the distant future.

Possibly, but not holding my breath on it.

Who knows what silliness lurks in the hearts of
men? And at the price - less of an investment than
even the most wretched and rotgutty joke wine.

I can make a good GPS; if you want to buy a can of Read's, be my

guest > but don't go out of your way to do so.

Whom are you talking to?

Actually, Nancy will buy a can and I'll make a GPS from scratch.

Title: Nutted Caramel Popcorn Balls
Categories: Candies
Servings: 6

1 lb Dairy caramels
2 tb Hot water
2 qt Popcorn (to 2 1/2 qt)
1 c Mixed salted nuts
1/2 c Salted peanuts

Change out the mixed nuts for all cashews, IMO.

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