Lawns are being mowed outside my window here on this beautiful father's day afternoon.
I recently discovered a website, or section of a website, that has some terribly funny videos. If you click here and then click on the "spoof" section on the left side menu you will stumble upon some great short movies. Check out:
"office space wars" (office space with star wars characters)
"star wars episode III: a lost hope (just damn funny)
"america, F**k yeah!" (spoof of the america we stand as one video)((parental advisory))

I am listening to the Jimmy Smith record "Bucket!" A wonderful record for anyone who loves jazz/gospel and hammond organ.

Last night i talked to someone who decided to tell me where Paprika comes from.
(this was brought about as both had hummice with our dinner which was sprinkled with paprika) She claims this:
Paprika originated in Laos. It starts in the form of a very rare rock that are commonly found in fields around Laos. Bengal Tigers often roam these fields and carry around these small rocks in there mouth. The rocks are then ground down in to a fine powder through out the process and natives of Laos then have to go and catch the tigers (by the tail) and get the Paprika out of their mouths.
She also claimed that she did work as a "tiger catcher" for a short period of time...but it didnt last since they only paid her 50 cents a day....and considering the high risks of the job it wasnt worth it anymore.

now all of this i of course did not believe. But i thought it was rather creative.
Especially that she would not back down off it.
If you are interested in where Paprika actually comes from you can click here