Lola at the Coffee House

Oops! Where's these guys come from?

BUMP

Sad that a bouncer has to be employed to keep the panhandlers away! Pigeons are more than welcome!

>>>bump<<<

Now that's wonderful.

Yeah, but those peregrine falcons are a little off-putting.

Do we have some fiber for Spendius?

Ah, yes, Wassau, could you help us drag in those hemp sacks?



After we boil them down, we can have them cut into Triskuit biscuits, and sauteed with a few rue leaves.

What's it called - natural selection or survival of the fittest!!!

But I have no need to provide sources because I already know that stuff is going on, has gone on, and will continue to go on while ever the concept of "nation" exists in the human mind. It is not news to me.

It is reasonable for people to not want to know very much about our collective inhumanities when they feel that there is nothing that they can do about them. It us understandable that they prefer to feel civilised and enlightened.

I feel sure that every one of them would stop the carnage if they knew how. I would anyway. We are improving. We inch towards the future. There are no giant strides. If there were the cure would be worse than the disease.

I support your efforts to nudge us in the direction you want and because some object to your methods does not mean that everybody who reads your strictures also objects. Be content to have the platform.

We need a measure of hypocrisy. The stark truth can hold us back.

mmm needs a bit more seasoning I think. Any suggestions?

I am not in the least gloomy Lola and I am surprised that an elegant, refined lady would think of suggesting that I am. I don't recall ever feeling gloomy and I have been in a few sticky spots in my time.

Jane Austen's books are extremely difficult to discuss. They provide a very scientific glimpse into the female psyche. I don't really follow the story. An author can have a working character do anything. Louisa need not fall off the Cobb in Lyme trying to get herself enfolded in Captain Wentworth's arms.

It is Ms Austen's mind that is on view. Which interests me. I can see why it might not interest you though.

Well the herbal triscuits (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruta_graveolens) could be washed down with some nice grappa..

(I'm kidding. I do know some cultures use rue in their cooking, but, it seems, quite carefully.)

Phone down ... knapsack down ... umbrella on the floor ...

what's on tonight's specials menu? any good salads or soup?

any crossword puzzles need solving?

I asked wassau to cook up some roasted red onion and roasted potato soup, with some fava beans in it, and dumplings. It's exceptionally good, if you like those things. I'm probably exuding wafts of garlicky goodness, or badness if you don't like it.

Up on the roof. This area has just been completed and open for business. The music is fine.

There's a sign on the wall next to the door as you enter. No fighting allowed.

All those who want to "discuss" or disagree, please do so downstairs. There's music and fresh air up here. Let's enjoy it.

I think I'll ask Wassau to get me a bowl without the dumplings.

Garlic is almost always a wonderful idea. Caramelized garlic mmmmmmm

I wonder if Sybil has time to throw some bulbs of garlic on the corner of the grill.

oh my

that Sybil's a mind-reader

she has a bowl of roasted/grilled garlic ready



a small Baco Noir and I'll be good once I find the secret magazine stash

Wassau I love you!

you've got the Baco Noir from home ...

yay!




ahhhh


just a bit

otherwise I'll take my shoes off

Aw, go ahead, Beth. Take your shoes off, curl your toes, relax.

Do you consider Wassau your "darkie", Osso?