Danse du Jour

Shabnam Pena performing a floorwork taxim at the 2005 Bellydancer of the Year show. I love the straight-legged backbend. Gorgeous and dramatic.

In the Oven

I'm currently baking Fresh Apple Coffee Cake for breakfast. I've never made the recipe before, but it looks delicious. I used slivered almonds in my rendition.

I also made spider cookies, or coconut macaroons, or mud pies, or frogs, the other day. These cookies have so many names. They turned out really well. Here's the recipe:

Spider Cookies

* 1/2 cup milk
* 1/2 cup butter
* 2 cups sugar
* 6 tablespoons cocoa
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 cup coconut
* 3 cups quick oats

Directions

Mix, milk, butter, sugar, & cocoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add vanilla, coconut, & oats, mix thoroughly and drop from tablespoon onto wax paper or cookie sheets.

Chill until set & enjoy!

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Link time.

Dyatlov Pass Accident: In 1959, nine experienced ski hikers went on an expedition. Whether or not you believe the account, it makes for a deliciously creepy story.

All the tenants I interview aren't good enough: Why can't this guy find a tenant? I don't know if this is a troll or a wack-job, but either way, I'm entertained.

His Own Seat: Because trucker dogs need dog houses, too.

Funky Forest: Really bizarre clip from a Japanese movie.

In Case a Rhino Escapes: It's important to drill emergency procedures. This is how to capture a rhino with tennis nets.

Eel Cookies: Cute!

Bloody Plush Toys: I've seen 'em before, but they're cute as heck and worth sharing again (thanks, tailchaser).

Photo du Jour

Ouch. Migraine. Still.