Arrrrooooo (Jupiter came up with today's title)

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I don't have too much to talk about today, but I have got some stuff. First off a work story. I'm writing so late tonight because for the next two weeks I am covering one of the secretaries at work. Typically, I dread this time of the summer because compared to what I used to do at work, it was a lot more work and really boring. However, this year, when it is compared to what I usually do, it is actually less boring and the people are a lot nicer when they are face to face than when they are on the phone.

Secondly, I would like to approve of the Austrians' general reaction to Brüno. Today at work I read this this article. I was glad I had found it because while I watched Brüno, I wondered how the Austrians had reacted and whether it even played over there. In the article is basically says that some people reacted as you would expect and thought it was the trashiest, most disrespectful movie to ever grace earth but the majority took it in stride and laughed. I was glad to hear that they were mostly enjoying the humor in this film and that not everyone is as stuck up as us Americans. After reading American reviews about the film before seeing it (most of which were bad), I feared reading about how the Austrians reacted. So Austria: you're awesome.

Now I think it is time for today's PSA. Today's PSA is dedicated to my dear friend Kate. Beware of old men on mopeds. They are dangerous. This warning comes from a very personal story. . . One day, many a year ago, while Kate and I peacefully walked home from middle school, we were nearly taken out by an old man on a moped. He seemed to come out of nowhere and nearly ended our lives right on the spot. After the shock wore off, this soon became the story of our year and left us paralyzed in a fit of laughter. But it is no laughing matter, old men on mopeds are a real threat! So beware.

Today's recipe is a very simple one, but it is another of my absolute favorites. Lucky for me, my mom is making it as I type and lucky for you, you can make it now too! Spinach Pasta Salad!

Spinach Pasta Salad

1 lb Geminelli pasta, cooked

½ C olive oil
4-6 cloves, minced garlic

8oz package fresh spinach, stems removed and torn into pieces

½ C grated parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a large fry pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds, add spinach and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Pour over cooked pasta and combine well. Sprinkle with grated cheese and mix well.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.


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