Professor Power
@powerofacademe
16thC after it was cool. Any pronouns except 'it.' Political theorist (ops =/= my employer's). Tired Jew. Solo parent. Curmudgeon extraordinaire.
I doubt that one *can* use the term coined to describe the Shoah (as far as the world & its connotations is concerned) in a way plausibly disconnected from its origins, especially in this context. To wit:
Leftover pumpkin experiment smells nice, if nothing else. Shabbat shalom!
I made an order of the unified heart ring! (Okay, I carved the wax model for the mold used to cast the ring, but close enough) It's wonky, but I'd like to think Cohen himself would appreciate the imperfections.
Kiddo has been wanting us to make donuts, but I absolutely do not want to deep fry anything at home. Compromise: experimental baked donuts.
The riff raff [middle class, middle aged, cis Jewish professional dads who keep kosher at home & daven occasionally at the BAYT] are making a mess of the neighbourhood.
On principle & loyal to 10yo superfan me, I am steadfastly in support of anything Madonna puts out. In practice, I have to admit that being a morbidly obese Madonna-obsessed preteen probably didn't help me disimbricate dysphoria from dysmorphia for decades.
When life gives you purple sweet potatoes, you make an experimental babka, right? (Pic from before the rise and now they're in the oven, hopefully to be done before candle lighting! 😬) Kiddo requested cinnamon buns, so at least those should be a hit. Shabbat shalom!
In other news, after an unsuccessful repair attempt, then wait for a part, then wait for repair tech to return, I finally have a working oven again.
Since Tyrion is so hated, ai went with something hopefully less provocative and more relatable for students.
Stopped into campus for the first time in a long while (yay, Sabbatical) to find someone has violently ripped down my 'that's what I do. i drink coffee & I know things' sign. Someone really had a problem with me paraphrasing Tyrion Lannister, eh? #Iwillrebuild
I refuse to link to actual self-proclaimed "zoophile" 'how-to' guides to debunk the latest NYT-amplified libel. Why should I actively participate in this farcical, but deadly power play? Shame on the world for doing this again. #20thCRedux
It is totally normal for one of them to be a little bigger than the other! Shabbat shalom, kheverim!
Well pardon me and excuse my fucking French, but what the actual fuck, Mr. "Jagaranath?"
Jewish parenting win: according to kiddo, this elephant is on his way to shul in his kippa and tallit.
This is the correct way to divide a bunch of challah dough between savoury buns for ha'motzi and cinnamon buns for dessert & Shabbat morning, right? Shabbat shalom, kheverim!
MOAR חמץ!!!!!! Made protein bread instead of shlissel challot because to heck with syncretic Euro fads; this bread freezes perfectly and makes for great toast the rest of the week.
Next up on the chametz-y Shabbos line up, lasagna (& whole wheat protein bread rising):
Starting off tonight's chametz-heavy Shabbat menu with banana bran muffins:
I know the final result appears underwhelming, but emptying and sorting through, then condensing my absurdly deep pantry has taken me most of the day. But it's done! 6 shelves condensed into 3 that can be closed off up top. Lots of space for K4P goods below. Phew!