Go to hell Nazis!!

broderic on July 4, 2018

We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

夏 means summer

broderic on July 3, 2018

Summer songs seem to know no borders.

I can feel the heat rising off the black top. I can smell the ocean. I can feel the sand between the toes. And this is Japan?!

lyrical school with 「常夏(ナッツ)リターン」”Tokonatsu(Natsu) Return”

White Stone, Paradise Ska, and Lemon Water

broderic on July 3, 2018

Not sure what Shiraishi Mai is selling, but more of that off the shoulder action and I will go to my local conbini for some. Also, shouldn’t it really be Misa-senpai selling alcohol because she’s the sexy drinking senpai of Nogizaka?

Solo: A Star Wars Story

broderic on July 2, 2018

I watched a Solo: A Star Wars Story a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. That was the night it came out last month. And here we are with my movie review and thoughts which I am trying to dredge up since I can’t remember too much.

It was alright. Not spectacular. Just so-so. The problem with delving into the origins of characters that are already great as they are is that the mystery becomes common. Han was ‘solo’ in escaping from his hard knock life as a street urchin thief. He was like a Oliver Twist in space. Does that sound interesting? It is until it isn’t.

Revealing his back story makes the extraordinary ordinary. Han for as long as I’ve been a Star Wars fan was a swashbuckling character. Yet, as a youngster he was in it for the girl. Dude, lighten up.

The story seemed to have taken just months before episode IV. But I would’ve thought it would’ve taken place years before. Like he would take a few years to become the scoundrel he was in episode IV. Compression of time made me worried.

Beyond that, it was a nice to remember that Han shot first.

I was intrigued for the sequel, but we are not getting it. Too much Star Wars.

3 of 5 stars.

Deadpool 2

broderic on June 6, 2018

I only saw the first one on cable. Deadpool 2 had Cable. I’m not enamored of the guy. Both of them.

It could’ve been better.

3 of 5 stars.

Avengers: Infinity War

broderic on June 6, 2018

I have been lame. I haven’t even kept my blog updated of the movies that I have seen. So to remedy that I will now share a few thoughts on Avengers: Infinity War

I liked it. Was not as good as Black Panther or Thor: Ragnarok. Could’ve been better. It left me wanting to see the next chapter. Luckily, it isn’t going take a few years to get that; it’s coming out next year.

4 of 5 stars.

Wonton Soup

broderic on May 20, 2018

I felt that I wanted some soup this weekend.

My work mate bought me 2 lbs. of chicken backs from the local farm on a whim. I did ask for some in a joking manner not expecting him to buy it, but he did. So that night I threw it into the pressure cooker to make stock: garlic, onions, peppercorns, the chicken. Cook it for 90 minutes. Voila!

Now I had to figure out what soup to do. I ruled out ramen right from the start because I think I need a more richer broth than chicken stock. I fell upon Wonton soup.

Pork wontons. First, I bought the ingredients: ground pork, some green onions, ginger, garlic, and wonton wrappers. I got those at the chinese grocer by work.

I combined ground pork, chopped green onions, minced garlic and ginger together in a bowl. Drizzled a little bit of sesame oil and then mixed it all up.

I didn’t cook the wontons with the broth, but before that. Dropped a few into well salted boiling water waited for them to float to the top. Scooped them out and then onto the broth.

Took the chicken stock, some more green onions, ground white pepper, and some paprika and brought it to a boil. Added the wontons back in and let simmer for 15 minutes. Done.

Not too bad. The pork is a little bit dry though and could use some salt, but I like the broth.

Yummy!