Monthly Archives: October 2009

Why Robert Jordan was a master…

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Taliesin

Robert Jordan (RJ) was the author of the Wheel of Time series of fantasy books. I say “was”, of course, because he passed away last year after a fight with amyloidosis, which was immensely sad.  It was sad both because … Continue reading →

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On Orange Bitters…

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Taliesin

My brother-in-law got me a pack of 3 different orange bitters for my birthday for use in cocktails, and I’d like to say a brief word about each of them: Regan’s Orange Bitters No. 6 – These are the first … Continue reading →

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You Know My Name

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Taliesin

If you take a life, do you know what you’ll give? Odds are you wont like what it is. When the storm arrives would you be seen with me? By the merciless eyes I’ve deceived. I’ve seen angels fall from … Continue reading →

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I never thought I’d get to say this…

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Taliesin

MY MOTORCYCLE RUNS!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s right, faithful readers, my bike is now in the running state.  Not only that…it runs WELL.  My high idle appears to be solved, as it now idles consistently.  My loss of power over 5,000 RPM’s appears … Continue reading →

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