You Know You’re From Kansas

I’m sure this humorous list would be recogized by folks across the midwest, not just those in Kansas.

But then I’m originally from Kansas, so what do I know?

You Know You’re From Kansas

23 Sep. 2004

the link above is broken, but thanks to the Wayback machine, I’ve recovered a copy and posted it in the extended entry area of this post.

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3/4 Cup packed brown sugar
1/2 Cup paprika
2 1/2 Tablespoons coarse salt
2 1/2 Tablespoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon onion powder

Mix all of the ingredients together.

Shake on the meat and let sit for at least 2 hours before cooking meat. ( Better if left on longer.)

Store in an air tight container.

Makes rub for 9 lbs of meat.

Description:
“Dry Spices for Rub”

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 846 Calories; 8g Fat (7.5% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 207g Carbohydrate; 16g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 14194mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat; 10 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Here’s a link to an eclectic set of short stories:
Textism

This compelling story was too much for me to read at one sitting. The NYTimes is to be commended for writing such a difficult, yet ultimately necessary, both for the historical record and as a contribution to healing, article.

Fighting to Live as the Towers Died

Hmm, so creative folks are often moody and exhibit behaviours reminiscent of a manic/depressive … this is news?

STANFORD RESEARCHERS ESTABLISH LINK BETWEEN CREATIVE GENIUS AND MENTAL ILLNESS