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I had a delicious steak dinner at the Viking Resort restaurant, and didn’t leave much in the way of leftovers.
I wish the Ozempic could help you avoid the same error you’d committed over the past two days. That’s three days in a row now.
my ice cream addiction
a tax-paying citizen
a six-foot man
my two-timing wife
twice-cooked pork
my weight-loss goals (from your post!)
etc., etc.Same errors, over and over. Maybe this is my hell.
And since I have no willpower to resist hunger pangs, that’s a good thing! Here’s hoping I’m on the right track, especially if this is happening with a low dose of Ozempic.
Continued good luck with that.
Ever since those two AC Hashers got attacked and hospitalized by an angry carabao, I’ve been wary when I encounter one. This was the first time one came at me aggressively.
What does the AI god say about how to scare off charging carabao?
While carabaos (domestic swamp water buffalo) are generally docile and valued as a “farmer’s best friend” in the Philippines, they can become aggressive and highly dangerous if they feel threatened, are in heat, or are protecting their young.
If a carabao charges, use these strategies to stay safe:Immediate Defensive Actions
Do Not Run in a Straight Line: Buffalo can run up to 35–40 mph, which is faster than any human. If you must run, run to the left, as some traditional beliefs and guides suggest they may have a harder time turning in that direction.
Use Obstacles: Immediately place a large object between yourself and the animal, such as a large tree, vehicle, boulder, or termite mound.
Climb a Tree: Getting up a tree is a reliable way to escape their reach, though you should be prepared for the animal to wait underneath for some time.
Side-Step: If the animal is very close, wait until it drops its head to gore or strike, then quickly step or jump to the side.
Play Dead as a Last Resort: If you are in an open field with no cover and cannot escape, lying flat on the ground and playing dead may be a safer strategy than trying to outrun the animal.Methods to Scare or Deter
Make Loud Noises: Carabaos are sensitive to noise and can be spooked easily. Shouting loudly, clapping, or banging objects may deter an inquisitive animal or interrupt a charge.
Bear Spray: If available, bear spray (capsaicin) is highly effective against charging large mammals. Aim to create a cloud between you and the animal when it is roughly 30 to 45 feet away so it must run through the irritant.
Maintain Your Presence: If an animal is agitated but not yet charging, stand still and then move away slowly and sideways to avoid triggering a chase instinct.Prevention and Safe Handling
Respect the “Flight Zone”: Keep a distance of at least 25 yards from the animal at all times.
Avoid Blind Spots: Never approach a carabao from the rear, as they have poor vision in their hindquarters and may kick forward or outward if startled.
Be Extra Cautious During Breeding: Bulls are notably more aggressive during the “rut” (mating season), typically in July and August, while cows are extremely protective of calves in May and June.And a bit further up the road, another funeral banner. He was younger than me.
I see that they like to reuse quotes on those funeral banners. Too bad that that banner text is so full of errors.
Yep, it was Steve getting in a birthday swim. He’s going strong at 74.
I’ll be long dead before I’m 74, but good for him.
And then an explosion of light and color. Well done!
Nice sequence of sunset shots.
I hadn’t been to Viking for a couple of years (we used to Hash there occasionally), but hadn’t really ordered a meal there before.
Same error—twice in one post!
I have no desire to drink in the morning. I rarely get drunk-drunk (falling down or floored), so I feel like I am maintaining control of my drinking rather than my drinking controlling me.
The self-delusion is strong in this one. “Rarely.”
So for the rest of this year, there won’t be any stories about getting falling-down drunk and/or not recalling the previous night? I’d also love for you to try a one-week experiment where you go totally dry. Tremors? I suspect yes.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 26/March/2026 @ 6:50 pm
Knowing that it would not work the way I imagine takes away a goodly portion of the comfort I seek.
Yeah, I’m cruel like that.
It was there that my spouse told me she no longer wanted to be a wife and mother, and left me to raise two kids (aged five and three) on my own.
Same error as yesterday. Wow, it really is in one ear and out the other.
Nothing negative to report so far, and as this article makes clear, healthy habits and lifestyle choices remain important when using Ozempic.
I’m pretty sure those “healthy habits” include cutting out the alcohol, so frankly, I’m not expecting much in the way of results (like with my best friend) since you refuse to change on that score. That said, I’ll sigh and wish you good luck. How you spend your money is your business.
At least I did some thinking, something I don’t try much lately.
Never woulda guessed, given the repetition of the same grammar errors right after we’ve gone over corrections. Sammy Jankis.
Shit! Can you go to hell for bad grammar, too?
With my luck, I’ll preach good grammar until the night I’m typing away on the blog and make a few typos. Another heart attack will kill me right after that, and boom—hell.
With your luck, hell will somehow miss the call to grab you. But no, you won’t get a do-over life because eternal heaven—ineffable bliss—isn’t compatible with reincarnation.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 25/March/2026 @ 7:43 pm
The error is that I didn’t need that comma as written. I intended to write, “but we made it through,” which needed the comma. It’s pretty hilarious that I’ve gone from not using commas enough to using them too often.
Yes. As written, you’ve got a compound predicate—one subject doing two actions. The two actions should not be separated by a comma.
WRONG: My dog lay down, and died. (lay = preterite of “lie”)
RIGHT: My dog lay down and died.WRONG: We hit a wall, but made it through.
RIGHT(1): We hit a wall but made it through. (1 compound predicate)
RIGHT(2): We hit a wall, but we made it through. (2 clauses)» Posted By Kevin Kim On 25/March/2026 @ 1:35 pm
I guess that’s not a daisy, but I liked it enough to pause for a photo.
I can’t tell if you’re joking, so here’re some daisies.
It could be an Ixora lutea, called a Santan in the PI.
We hit a wall, but made it through.
Spot the error!
Well, there were still some elevation gains to be conquered, but nothing like that first hill.
I’d be gasping and stopping frequently up all of the hills.
Today’s YouTube video is one I could relate to: Fat Man Walking.
Good to know he’s still around. I followed his trans-America adventure years ago. Never kept up with him, though.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 25/March/2026 @ 2:29 am
Count your blessings.
Yikes. What the hell was going on in that picture?
AI takes a guess:
Based on visual indicators and available information, the child in the image resembles individuals documented as having rare genetic conditions. While a specific diagnosis for this particular child is not confirmed, the physical characteristics shown are consistent with several rare syndromes:
Pfeiffer Syndrome: A genetic condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis), which prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face.
Achondroplasia: A genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism, leading to shorter bones and potentially certain neurological impairments.
Treacher Collins Syndrome: A rare condition that affects the development of bones and other tissues in the face, often manifesting as recognizable facial features involving the cheekbones, jaws, and ears.
IMAGe Syndrome: An extremely rare multisystem disorder that can cause growth restriction, skeletal abnormalities (metaphyseal dysplasia), and other developmental issues.The child is shown using a specialized supportive seating system, which is commonly used to provide postural support and stability for children with complex medical needs or motor-coordination challenges.
Poor girl.
Otherwise, another day in and around Barretto. Food looked good.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 22/March/2026 @ 4:57 pm
I wrote:
Your compound predicate has three actions: chucked, threw, decided. You can either remove the comma after “decided,” or you can add a subject after “but,” turning that into an independent clause.
I guess “decided” should be “shit.”
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 22/March/2026 @ 9:48 pm
Now, I ain’t saying yesterday was a bad day, it just wasn’t as good as my days usually are.
Maybe I don’t need the comma after now. Or perhaps it should be a semicolon after day. Or maybe both.So you don’t remember the rule. The rule is: Don’t separate independent clauses with a comma alone. Use a comma-conjunction (comma-and, comma-but, etc.) or a semicolon. See here for the millionth time. We’ve been doing this one for years—since at least 2019.
WRONG: Yesterday wasn’t a bad day, it just wasn’t as good as usual.
RIGHT (1): Yesterday wasn’t a bad day, but it just wasn’t as good as usual.
RIGHT (2): Yesterday wasn’t a bad day; it just wasn’t as good as usual.These are also possible:
RIGHT (3): Yesterday wasn’t a bad day: it just wasn’t as good as usual.
RIGHT (4): Yesterday wasn’t a bad day—it just wasn’t as good as usual.The colon means “explanation to follow.” The em dash functions like a colon in this case, but it also implies a dramatic pause.
I chucked a few darts in the afternoon and threw like shit, but decided to attend the Alley Cats tourney anyway, even if I didn’t play.
I don’t know, comma after afternoon?You need to learn to recognize compound predicates, another thing we’ve gone over and over many times. Quick refresher:
• Chloe sat on the toilet and blasted out a torrent of diarrhea.
One subject (Chloe) and two actions (sat, blasted). Those two actions, separated by an “and,” are the compound predicate. And you never insert a single comma into a compound predicate. That’s the applicable rule here. Here’s another:
• Bill and Tom squealed liked little girls and ran mincingly out of the cabin.
Compound subject (Bill and Tom) + compound predicate (squealed… and ran).
So look back at your sentence:
I chucked a few darts in the afternoon and threw like shit, but decided to attend the Alley Cats tourney anyway…
Your compound predicate has three actions: chucked, threw, decided. You can either remove the comma after “decided,” or you can add a subject after “but,” turning that into an independent clause.
Solution 1: I chucked a few darts in the afternoon and threw like shit but decided to attend the Alley Cats tourney anyway…
Solution 2: I chucked a few darts in the afternoon and threw like shit, but I decided to attend the Alley Cats tourney anyway…Another possible solution:
Solution 3: I chucked a few darts in the afternoon, threw like shit, and decided to attend the Alley Cats tourney anyway…
In a compound predicate with three or more actions, treat the actions like list items and separate them with commas. In that context, commas are okay.
• Cyndi belched loudly, leaned over, and trumpeted a proud, defiant fart.
Review compound predicates here or search for “compound predicate” over at my Substack. I keep hoping you’ll get this eventually, but what’s the point? Sigh…
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 22/March/2026 @ 4:42 pm
Damn, all that error talk, and I leave errors in my own comment. For what it’s worth, see here for the revised version.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 21/March/2026 @ 9:36 pm
Now, I ain’t saying yesterday was a bad day, it just wasn’t as good as my days usually are.
Wow, even after all this time! Spot the error!
I chucked a few darts in the afternoon and threw like shit, but decided to attend the Alley Cats tourney anyway, even if I didn’t play.
And again! Spot the error.
I got partnered up with a young half-Filipino, half-Swedish lad, who attended the tourney with his brother and Swedish uncle.
And a third time!
In the memory lane department…
Spot the error! And remember: a tax-paying citizen, a six-foot man, that 10-mile hike, your brain-dead idea, her awesome-smelling chihuahua, etc.
It seems like I’ve been running from those “shadows of my mind” for most of my life since then.
I don’t know about your particular case, but there are a lot of people who think they can run from or at least drown out the voices in their heads. Maybe because most people are so social, they thrive on noise—the sounds of other people jabbering and blathering and singing and shouting and just filling the silence with ear garbage and other arrant bullshit. Sit these people down for a 20-minute meditation session—in which you just sit, drink in the quiet, and start to feel the oceanic rhythms of your consciousness—would drive these people nuts because they’re so superficial and so noise-addicted that silence actually makes them uncomfortable. So they’re unwilling to face the silence. Because they don’t want to confront the voices. A shame, really. It’s like sitting with a chatterbox who doesn’t know when to shut the fuck up. If he doesn’t hear a voice, he’ll talk just so there’s sound. I’ve ridden with taxi drivers who, to fill the silence, would reflexively turn on the radio just to have the comforting presence of sound. For some people, silence is oppressive. I pity them.
I’m not going to pick on your poem’s punctuation or the lie/lay problem. The words are nice. They indicate a kind of settledness that we readers of your blog normally don’t see. Were you smoking pot back then? I can’t imagine you ever arriving at a blissful state by anything other than a chemically enhanced route. Certain not through focused effort and discipline.
The view from Ciba Cima. I wonder if it is still open?
Oh, noes! Spot the error. Just one.
Sorry to read that you were still not doing so hot yesterday. I hope today turned out to be better than yesterday.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 21/March/2026 @ 9:21 pm
Kevin, yes, it is Earth & Homes, but my point that all homes are on Earth still stands.
Until we find the aliens.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 21/March/2026 @ 3:28 pm
Through a subdivision called “Earth Homes.” Aren’t they all?
Looks like “Earth & Homes” to me.
Alright, it was time for me to make a life-altering decision. No, don’t be silly, I’m not giving up beer. But this coming Tuesday morning, I’m going to begin the Ozempic injection regimen. We’ll see how that works out for me.
Good luck with that. My best friend is on Wegovy. I’ve been hearing more and more bad things about these drugs, but trust your docs, I guess. In the end, though, you decide what goes into your body. Maybe ask the docs whether it’s true that stomach paralysis happens in up to 1 out of 20 cases (semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are supposed to slow digestion to increase the length of your sense of fullness, i.e., satiety). Here’s my source for that accusation. I’m a bit leery myself. When I saw my best friend last year, he’d been on Wegovy for a few months, but honestly, he didn’t look as though he’d lost any weight. Like you, he likes his alcohol, and until he either gets off that shit or starts drinking as little as a Frenchman, I don’t see how anything’s gonna change.
Anyway, get well soon.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 21/March/2026 @ 1:19 am
At this point, it’s less patience and more resignation.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 20/March/2026 @ 2:08 pm
1. You keep forgetting:
a tax-paying citizen
a six-foot man
an ill-conceived plan
punch-drunk romance
the all-knowing deity
(hyphenate phrasal adjectives)I should rename you Sammy Jankis.
2. Swan lost the tourney? I thought your doubles partner was Amie.
(dangling modifier)» Posted By Kevin Kim On 19/March/2026 @ 11:31 am
Then it was on to the grocery shopping mission.
Spot the error!
After being eliminated from the tourney, Swan and I stopped by Gold Bar for a nightcap.
Spot the error!
I hope you feel better soon.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 18/March/2026 @ 7:19 pm
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
If you’ve cheated the man in the glass.I’m lookin’ at the man in the mirror…
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 16/March/2026 @ 10:10 am
As we entered Calapandayan, I recalled a new resort that had recently opened. We did a walkthrough on a previous hike, and it looked nice.
Spot the errors! Please note:
past events (yesterday): entered Calapandayan + I recalled
event BEFORE past event: did a walkthrough on a previous hikeThe gals all got traditional Filipino breakfasts
No pics of those? Just the “Hungarian”?
(typical Hungarian breakfast according to Google Images)Those [were] the thickest pancakes I ever did see.
They look like a deflated version of those trendy Japanese puffy pancakes.
…but not warm and welcoming like we were accustomed to.
Do you see the error here? Hint: Don’t use “like.” Instead, use… what? (Several alternatives exist.) But why is “like” wrong? Rule explained here. From January 9 this year, so in theory, you’d learned this already. In theory.
Swan chose Myleen’s because it has the best (and only) birria tacos in town.
So you’re still not makin’ ’em yourselves? Good recipe here. The guy’s essential point is that, when you make the consommé part, the fatty part is for frying the tortillas (which should be dark from being dipped in that flavorful fat, then fried enough to be crispy), and the non-fatty part is for dipping the tacos.
And apparently, original birria is done with goat meat. Can Swan get goat meat?
I rightly pointed out that it doesn’t mention anything about “outside” food.
In Korea, you’ll often see stores and eateries with 외부 음식 반입 금지 (waebu eumshik banip geumji “no outside food allowed”) signs (waebu = “outside”; eumshik = “food”; banip = “bring in”; geumji = forbidden).
Keep enjoying life. But do so mindfully, as Dr. V explains here. As Dean Wormer said, “Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.”
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 14/March/2026 @ 8:54 pm
She might be right about that.
When I heard this joke years ago, the roles were reversed: it was a sadly armless, legless woman on the beach, and just one “compassionate” guy. The punchline was: after he hugged her and kissed her and asked whether she’d ever been fucked, he gently scooped her into his arms, walked romantically with her out into the surf, and dropped her while shouting, “Now, you’re fucked!”
Knock, knock, knockin’ on Heaven’s door…
I may have mentioned this before a long time ago, but one of my favorite mental games is to replace words in song lyrics with other, inappropriate words. “Heaven” becomes “Kevin,” for instance, so “Knock-knock-knockin’ on Kevin’s door.” Or “I’m findin’ it hard to believe we’re in Kevin.” (Sorry, Bryan Adams.)
And “love” becomes “slug(s)”—noun or verb—so it’s
Now that we’ve got slugs, what’re we gonna do with them?
I wanna know what slugs are… I want you to show me
Slug Me Tender, Slug Me True
I Will Always Slug You
Crazy Little Things Called Slugs
How Deep is Your Slug
The Power of Slugs
Slugs on the Brain
etc.There’s also: birds → turds:
Why do turds suddenly appear
Every time
You are near?
Just like me
They long to be
Close to youI encountered a kindred spirit online who said he plays the same game, but for him, the transformation is heart → dick:
My Dick Will Go On
Total Eclipse of the Dick
Dick of Glass
Beating Dick
Don’t Go Breaking My Dick
Listen to Your Dick
Un-break My Dick
Young Dicks Run Free
Achy Breaky Dick
Hungry Dick
etc.Unfortunately for me, I can’t unsee your ass. I hope that was AI.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 13/March/2026 @ 11:37 pm
“70s” would be “70s” either way. No confusion so long as there’s context. There’s a big difference between “that was in/during the 70s” and “in my 70s.”
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 13/March/2026 @ 11:42 pm
The joke notwithstanding, I’m pretty sure the way this meme is written is enough to make an English teacher’s head explode. Right, Kevin?
I think that, other than the typos and the babyish style of over-punctuation, the thing that drives me the most crazy about these jokes is the way the text is always center-justified instead of left-justified, the way normal people do it. Makes everything harder to read.
re: “ship of Theseus” problem
We live this problem in our own bodies. Most of the cells we were born with have been completely replaced over and over through the years—usually at different rates depending on the type of cell (exceptions include tooth enamel, certain eye cells, and certain brain cells). Yet our memories and personalities perdure (even if the memories get fuzzy or turn out to be wrong), which is why philosophers like Dr. Vallicella speak of “the unity of consciousness,” which remains whole despite this constant replacement of parts. But if almost none of the material “you” from birth exists today, in what sense are you really you? And really, doesn’t your personality change at least somewhat over the years? And just how reliable are your memories? When you think about it, your “self” is more like fog than a rock-solid thing. Is there even a real you? The Buddhist answer is: “Fundamentally, no. Relatively speaking, yes.”
re: Facebook
I’m surprised you’re still on that. Seems like a huge dumpster fire to me, not much better than Reddit or, these days, Bluesky. I quit Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram years ago, and life has been a lot less stressful. I get enough conflict in my own blog’s comments, often from people claiming to be friends or at least passing themselves off as friendly acquaintances. That’s plenty for me.
about remembering the 70’s
That’s a good sign that I’ll be sleeping well.
Hmmm. That sign on the tree.
Grammar: A and B _____ not allowed. (is/are)
True: sometimes, a compound subject can represent a singular concept and thus be grammatically singular:
• Peace and quiet appeals to me, Lieutenant. (source)
(i.e., the concept of peace & quiet)—but is that the case in the above-pictured sign’s grammar? I don’t think so.
Anyway, enjoy the sun & fun.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 13/March/2026 @ 3:23 am
I get it that imported goods are occasionally subject to shipping delays, but come on, Royal, what’s your excuse for being out of locally brewed San Miguel Light, for crissake?
Can you order San Miguel Light straight from San Miguel itself? Do they have a website and a way to order cases and cases of beer?
$24.10 is certainly a healthy price. No thanks!
String cheese is hellaciously expensive in Korea, too. I never buy it.
If blocks of cheese are less expensive per unit volume/weight, consider learning how to make keto crackers (all sorts of recipes online, using all sorts of low-carb flours and seeds and whatnot), then buy a few blocks of cheese and snack on cheese and crackers. You can even make keto crackers from cheese itself. See here for example. Common cheeses for keto crackers are Parmigiano reggiano and mozzarella. You can even mix the two. But most other cheeses work as well. A lot of keto people make taco shells out of cheese, and cheese is a major ingredient in “fathead” dough, such as what I use to make keto “bagels.”
I’m burning, I’m burning for you!
That’s a nice shot, but not likely ever to be found in a tourism brochure.
Have fun at the beach! Work out those aches and pains with lots of massage. It really sounds like a nerve thing.
Weird question: Do you still get AI comments?
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 11/March/2026 @ 5:39 pm
Oh, no! I wrote:
I thought Samwise marred Rosie, not Elrond.
If Sam had “marred” Rosie, she would not have been a woman of virtue when they married. Naughty, naughty! Perhaps her “marring” was the reason why they married. Oh, my stars and garters!
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 11/March/2026 @ 12:25 pm
The best diet that will leave you miserable:
• fatty proteins (red meat, chicken, fish)
• leafy greens
• no beer, no sugary drinks, no other carbs (pasta, bread, sugar, etc.)Dietary fat is bad for you only if paired with carbs (e.g., cheese on pizza, chocolate-cream pie, etc.). Otherwise, something like the keto diet advocates 75% fat, 20% protein, and only 5% carbs per day. Couple that with intermittent fasting, and you’ll experience both ketosis and autophagy. Also: keep your caloric intake under 1800 per day. Couple all that with your 15K steps per day, and you’re golden.
re: your fall
Sorry to hear about that. Any plans to see the doc?
re: priest/golfer joke
This sounds like a variant of a joke I’d heard back in junior high:
Jesus and an old man are playing golf. Jesus tees off; his ball sails into a water hazard, but the ball just rolls across the surface of the water and stops just short of the hole. The old man whacks his ball; it flies into the water hazard with a plop. The ball gets eaten by a huge fish; an eagle swoops down and grabs the fish. Adjusting the grip of its talons on the fish, the eagle inadvertently forces the ball out of its prey; the ball sails down, straight into the hole beyond the water hazard. Hole in one.
Jesus grimaces at the old man and says, “Quit showing off, Dad.”
re: the “Larson” meme
I thought Samwise marred Rosie, not Elrond.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 11/March/2026 @ 2:00 am
Just another brick in the wall
More steak, fewer sandwiches! That way, you’re not wasting bread.
It takes a lot of litter to catch my eye these days, and that’s a lot of litter.
You ever want to get in there with large trash bags and clean until there’s nothing left?
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 09/March/2026 @ 3:04 pm
If you can’t do most of the things you enjoy in life, what’s the point of living?
So it’s a balance between that and “Why be miserable?”
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 09/March/2026 @ 1:55 pm
A joke about pregnancy is followed up with a song by… Willie. Nice.
re: visceral fat
It’ll take a complete lifestyle makeover, but you’ve already made it clear that you have no plans to change in that respect, so you’re barreling down the alley toward the brick wall at the end with the pedal to the metal and no signs of slowing. The gravestone will read, “Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Sincerely, All of Us.”
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 08/March/2026 @ 4:53 pm
At-home visceral-fat measurement.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 08/March/2026 @ 2:47 am
Congrats on your win!
Just passin’ through.
Why am I reminded of this?
(from the 1998 Irish movie Waking Ned, a.k.a. Waking Ned Devine)
Good luck with your next tourney.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 07/March/2026 @ 5:40 pm
And then you get to the final chapter and start worrying about how many pages are left to be turned.
But if you have the Amazon Kindle app, you can see how many minutes are left in your chapter (based on calculated reading speed).
That tall thatch grass has now been burned, which makes the walking easier. After all my time living here, I still can’t figure out the motivation for coming up here to burn.
From these two tonally opposite sentences, I have no idea whether you’re happy or upset about the burning.
A wanted poster outside the local DILG unit. Be on the lookout, especially if you are a Korean.
Catch the Korean-catcher!
Welcome home!
Is that really a 50-inch TV? Looks kinda small, but I have no sense of scale. Did you manually measure it diagonally to confirm 50″? Then again, as long as it does the job and leaves everyone happy (and doesn’t disturb your slumber upstairs), I guess that’s all that matters.
So, Tropical Garden wanted 180 pesos for a gin shot. Add in a can of soda water, and it’s nearly three times more expensive than a beer.
But I thought your gin/soda strategy stretched one drink into three. Shouldn’t that all even out, then?
I still haven’t been able to find out what’s going on with the unavailability of San Miguel Zero beer.
Time to order it yourself and drink at home.
How’d that work out for the men on the [Titanic]?
At least those men didn’t have to die with the sound of nagging in their ears.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 07/March/2026 @ 2:39 am
I hope you stop feeling out of sorts soon. And learn to pace yourself with the gin. And have a good consultation with Dr. Jo. And find nothing wrong with your liver.
On that last note: People like you and me need to watch our levels of visceral fat (the fat wrapped around the internal organs), which is much worse than the visible subcutaneous fat (gut, love handles, double chin, etc.). Too much visceral fat can screw up the hormones (cortisol) and mess up organ function—kidney, liver, intestines, and even the heart. See if Dr. Jo can test for that.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 05/March/2026 @ 7:31 pm
«« Back To Stats PageSo, one shot of gin is around 97 calories. That’s not much less than the 100 in a bottle of San Miguel Light. But I get the shot in a tall glass and order a can of soda water (no calories) on the side. That turns one drink into three, reducing the calories consumed and lessening the alcohol volume.
I assume you mean “reducing calories per drink” or something. Otherwise, if you drink all the gin in one session, you’re drinking all 97 calories.
» Posted By Kevin Kim On 05/March/2026 @ 5:36 am