a Review from the Top

August 31, 2010

Here is one explaination for the forms of the plantations

Of course, river front was very valuable, as the river was the means of transportation. I think that had as much to do with the shapes of the plantations (getting your goods to market) as the taxes

Form Follows Tax Laws « Candy Chang: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

I always liked this map

My paternal grandfather (a sugar farmer in Louisiana) had one of these maps on his wall:

1858brno.jpg (JPEG Image, 1302x4770 pixels): "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

August 28, 2010

OpenSpirit - Stafford, TX - The Inc.5000

OpenSpirit - Stafford, TX - The Inc.5000: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

August 25, 2010

Building a Nation of Know-Nothings/ We all lose

Building a Nation of Know-Nothings - NYTimes.com: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

20% of Americans believe that the sun revolves around the earth.

More Americans believe in UFOs than in evolution.

You may call it arrogance, I call it a damned shame.

Just August

My wife and I had the good fortune to get reservations at the Just August Project last night.I didn't bring my camera with me, as I sometimes find I concentrate too hard on the photos and not enough on the food, and I didn't want that to happen this time.

I am glad I did.

The food was great, and the kids running this place were fantastic. (anyone under 30 is a kid these days)

Here is the menu, and it was fantastic. Some superlatives to point out - the sweetbreads were some of the best I have ever had. And I seek out sweetbreads. I have eaten them on four continents and have enjoyed them all. But these were some to write home about. The bread breads were also great. Now that I am baking weekly it is fun to see what others can do with a little yeast and gluten.

But it really was special to see the heart that this crew poured into the pop-up. I hope they get their own place soon.

I feel sorry for anyone who wasn't me last night.