Potato, Pot-ah-to...

One of the stories that Harrison Ford used to tell during interviews was how at one point in college, he had a job as a chef on a houseboat one summer, but didn't know how to cook. So, he'd call up the food editor of the Chicago Times, and ask questions like, "How long does it take to make a baked potato?" And eventually, I guess, they started saying, "Hi, Harrison!"

How the fuck long does it take to make a baked potato?!!

I've always loved potatoes, but I usually either boiled them, or nuked them. But lately, since they taste best baked, I decided I'll start baking them. But -- god it takes forever.

First attempt: Oven at 300. Potato #1 cooks for an hour an a half, still not done.

Second attempt: Oven at 350. Potato #2 cooks for an hour and a half, still not done.

Third attempt: Oven at 450. Potato #3 cooks for an hour and a half. Mostly done, still has a few "crunchy" bits.

I'm not patient enough to wait that long for my potatoes. I'm more of an instant-gratification type of potato eater.

Also, they all have eyes and are kind of greenish. No doubt, I will die of selenium poisoning. Story of my life!

Valentine

Valentine, by the Old 97s


Valentine


Heartbreak, old friend, goodbye it's me again.
Of late, I've had some thought of movin' in.
Of all the many ways a man will lose his home,
Well, there ain't none better than the girl who's movin' on.

True love, I knew some thought of, some thought of leavin' you.
Bad thoughts I had, when valentines were due.
Of all the many ways a man will break his heart,
Well there ain't none meaner than he pulls his own apart

CHORUS:
Valentine, the destroyer, Valentine, you belong
In the stars, where you are, always rollin' on.
Cried, I've cried till I couldn't carry on.
It's a lonely, lonely feelin' when your Valentine is wrong.
It's a lonely, lonely feelin' when your Valentine is wrong.

Of all the many things that you were countin' on,
Well, there ain't none better than the girl who's movin' on.
No, there ain't none better than the girl who's movin' on.

(Repeat).