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March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024: Sharky Sunday!
Chatty…
Cucumbers vs Blueberries…
Double-checking cucumber…nope!
Blueberries? Yep!
Tough negotiator…
Pretending to be asleep so we don’t take him out for a walk in the snow…
Playing dead…
Hanging with his buddy, Hobbes…
The first time he did it, we all laughed and gave him a treat. So now he does it ALL the time…
Sharky coming to bed…
Braving the elements…and not exactly happy about it…
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March 23, 2024
March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024: Online ramblings!
"What's a TV show you loved that only lasted a season or two?" https://t.co/b6MhEbAM4y pic.twitter.com/Ezt8Jq8Rf1
— Joseph Mallozzi
(@BaronDestructo) March 21, 2024
Cool…
The San Siro football stadium in Milan has a spiral walkway, when it is being used it creates an optical illusion that the whole building is rotating
patryklvska
pic.twitter.com/NyroyrExex
— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) March 22, 2024
Also cool…
Giant iceberg emerges from beneath water.pic.twitter.com/PmyqZRAR3w
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) March 22, 2024
Akemi’s birthday fast approaches…
The Plutonium playset! pic.twitter.com/4A9MSPgNRo
— QENNY DON'T TRUST YOU (@AKBrews) March 22, 2024
Rescue one t.v. character from their on-screen death. Who are you saving?
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March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024: Recent Yes/No’s – Best and Worst!
Fried mochi ice cream ramen? Yes/No
Fried mochi ice cream ramen appears in Japan to simultaneously hit three comfort food bullseyes https://t.co/1paMReEOnf via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
The Pileup? Yes/No
Thanks(?) to @JimHenryPA for the tip! https://t.co/3ZUNSpcpwJ
— Joseph Mallozzi
Massive Shizuoka steak sandwich? Yes/No
Is Japan’s massive Shizuoka steak sandwich really as delicious as it looks in promo photos? https://t.co/ApUICrxXd4 via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
KFC Chizza? Yes/No
Thanks to @jimbo_lawson (?) for the tip. https://t.co/fUpxKrU1Wl
— Joseph Mallozzi
Meow Parfait? Yes/No
7-Eleven’s edible cat paw proves Japanese convenience store sweets are on a whole other level https://t.co/nfxp7emQQJ via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
Sakura Flower Petal Soda? Yes/No
Sakura flower petal soda, other cherry blossom treats have us ready to hurry to Japan’s Pronto cafes https://t.co/Ij7dX6LBwD via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
Stinky but Easy Tonkotsu Ramen? Yes/No
Does Japan’s “Stinky but Tasty” tonkotsu ramen live up to its name? https://t.co/jNuf7pTgmk via @RocketNews24En
— Joseph Mallozzi
Meat Sauce Burger? Yes/No
Is Lotteria’s new meat sauce burger a challenge to the reign of Mos Burger’s Japanese classic? https://t.co/llPlZETzJQ via @RocketNews24En pic.twitter.com/hDQ3aeS4B5
— Joseph Mallozzi
Flat Croissants? Yes/No
We're Obsessed with This Viral Crunchy Croissant Recipe https://t.co/dlniyE1JUG pic.twitter.com/ckJz9Ow1lo
— Joseph Mallozzi
Beef-infused rice? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/Gnj6ynHVu7 pic.twitter.com/c1661hSRtB
— Joseph Mallozzi
BEST: Flat croissants
WORST: Beef-infused ice
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March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye…
Beware the Planets of the Apes #3 – cover art by Taurin Clarke
Fantastic Four #18 – cover art by Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt
Star Wars: Thrawn – Alliances #3 – cover art by Rod Reis
The Invisible Iron Man #16 – cover art by Kael Ngu
The Invisible Iron Man #16 – cover art by John Giang
Catwoman #63 – cover art by Lesley “Leirix” Li
Catwoman #63 – cover art by Jorge Fornes
Green Lantern: War Journal #7 – cover art by Rahzzah
John Constantine: Hellblazer – Dead in America #3 – cover art by Tyler Crook
Wonder Woman #7 – cover art by Daniel Sampere
Wonder Woman #7 – cover art by Julian Totino Tedesco
The Bone Orchard: Tenement #10 – cover art by Andrea Sorrentino
The Bone Orchard: Tenement #10 – cover art by Christian Ward
So, which were YOUR favorites?
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March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024: Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons!
Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons: Return to the Planet of the Apes
Three astronauts travel to a future Earth ruled by talking apes who enjoy all the luxuries of our modern world (cars, t.v.'s, and movies like The Apefather).
1000 times better than Tim Burton's craptastic film. pic.twitter.com/toc26iuEJ0
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons: Back to the Future
Doc Brown, his wife and kids, Marty McFly and dog Einstein travel through time in a modified DeLorean. pic.twitter.com/0cEj2SqjjY
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons: Toxic Crusaders
A mutant and his sentient mop protect the environment from villainous polluters.
I wouldn't be surprised if Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the live action big screen adaptation. pic.twitter.com/t47b38Y94K
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Cartoons: Funky Cops pic.twitter.com/xN7bQIoXyn
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Cartoons: Fantomcat pic.twitter.com/TejU2erCVb
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons – Mission: Magic!
Rick Springfield joins Miss Tickle and the after-school Adventure Club on trips to magical worlds. pic.twitter.com/iZRi1KTL2J
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons: Dino-Riders
Llhad and his fellow human Valorians take their beef with warlord Krulos and his Rulons back to the prehistoric era where both sides manipulate a bunch of dinosaurs into going to war with them. pic.twitter.com/T0jnuLXzda
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons: C.O.P.S.
Fighting crime in future time!
Tech-enhanced police battle crime in near future 2020. pic.twitter.com/lVxKeolwQc
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons: Bravestarr – The Legend
On the frontier world of New Texas, Marshal Bravestarr and Judge J.B. McBride do battle with the evil cattle spirit Stampede and his sidekick, Tex Hex. pic.twitter.com/fUznZQndZp
— Joseph Mallozzi
Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons: Journey to the Center of the Earth pic.twitter.com/FzvbjPVcrG
— Joseph Mallozzi
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March 18, 2024
March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024: Sharky Sunday!
Disturbing his afternoon nap
Coffee date with mom
New treat…
Stair climbing…
Big Jump…
Zzzzzz
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March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024: The Crime Binge continues with a mixed bag!
Only Murders in the Building (2021 – ) Season 1
Three strangers – who live in the same New York City apartment building and share an obsession with true crime – suddenly find themselves embroiled in a murder.
My thoughts: Sometimes a little too contrived in its plotting, but nevertheless a lot of fun.
4/5
The Patient (2022)
A psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer who demands he help him curb his homicidal urges.
My thoughts: Tedious and devoid of suspense. Even given its 10 x 20 minute format, the story feels stretched.
3/5
Broen/The Bridge (2011 – 2018 ) Season 3
When a woman’s body is found on a construction site in Malmö, Sweden – posed in a tableau representing a traditional family – Saga is assigned to the case along with her new partner, Copenhagen police officer Hanne Thomsen.
My thoughts: The show admittedly loses some of its magic with the departure of Kim Bodnia’s Martin, but Sofia Helen still manages to carry the show.
4/5
Only Murders in the Building (2021 – ) Season 2
When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.
My thoughts: If you enjoyed season 1 (which I did), you’ll no doubt enjoy season 2 (which I did).
4/5
Dublin Murders (2019)
In the Dublin Murder Squad, Garda detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox investigate murder cases that tap into Ireland’s past and also touch on their own personal lives.
My thoughts: Partway through, shifts to a preposterous second story involving a doppelgänger of the lead detective.
2.5/5
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March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024: Foodly Matters!
Took my buddy Ivon out for dinner at the newly opened Ristorante Sociale, partly because it was his birthday but mostly because I had a hankering for pasta.
We shared three plates….
Risotto Milanese with saffron & foie gras
Gnocchi Pomodoro with tomato, chili, garlic & smoked ricotta
Spaghetti Mascarpone e Tartufo – mascarpone, black pepper, Pecorino Romano and truffleAnd one more for good luck!
Rigatoni al Ragu with braised pork, fennel, and PiaveAll four pasta were excellent but the consensus favorite was the Rigatoni.
For dessert, we split a tiramisu and a sticky toffee pudding. He preferred the former, I the latter.
After our meal, they came by with an Amaro cart. We were too full to imbibe (but, in retrospect, I guess that’s the point of the digestif), but it inspired me to pick up these two bottles today…
Any fans of amaro out there? What are your favorites?
Speaking of favorites, Akemi picked up these for me the other day…
The Truff is a surprising favorite. The other two are alt srirachas in the spirit of Huy Tung that has apparently become scarce since the manufacturer had a falling out with the pepper provider. They have gone their separate ways and are putting out their own versions of the sauce but, from what I hear, nothing beats the original – that no longer exists.
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