Category Archives: RagBlog

We found this tucked in a box of junk up in the attic. Shouldn’t have been there, so now it’s here. The Rag

And now for something entirely different. This is the sort of thing Charlie would eat, I s’pose. We’ll leave it at that … rdj Ragodin au Choux Rouge(Nutria with caramelized red cabbage and honey mustard sauce) 2 hind saddle of … Continue reading →

Although we’re planning another weekly feature called “Monday Movies,” I couldn’t resist posting this video tonight. Make the popcorn, Zeke. I like the concept of these videos. Richard Jehn

* TT = (car)Toon Tuesday

This is a suggestion from one of our peace-loving members. Most of us want peace and most of us don’t think what these women and men are doing is indecent. Speaking for myself, I do strongly feel that what our … Continue reading →

I consider this a pretty special treat for Singin’ on Sunday. I hope we can do this, again, many times. The Rag reported and promoted the Austin music scene extensively in its heyday between 1966 and ’77. Why should we … Continue reading →

This morning, I was reading Raed in the Middle. He’d been in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan, but it was his trip across the country after arriving in the US that aroused my anger. This is exactly where we’ve been going … Continue reading →

This could also be titled The Middle East, Part VIII. rdj This post was updated on 27 August 2006 at 5:35 pm PDT. The US has consistently blocked resolution of all issues with Iran by refusing to agree to, or … Continue reading →

Until recently (within the past 5 years or so) no one in the U.S. had heard of stevia. It was prohibited. No plants, no seeds could be imported. Then the soft-drink lobby figured out it was a Dirt Cheap way … Continue reading →

Or, if you prefer, “The Middle East, Part VII.” rdj “Israel Seizes Deputy Palestinian PM. RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – “Israel seized Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister Naser al-Shaer, a top official of the Hamas militant group, at his home in … Continue reading →

Karl Rove: You could get some mileage out of a trip to China.George W. Bush: Plenty of miles, all right.R: I mean, get pictures of you with the President of China.W: Who’s the president of China?R: Yes, Hu’s the president … Continue reading →