Deems' Weblog

A few months ago we found some unused potatoes in the cupboard that had turned green and started sprouting.  Instead of throwing them away as they’re no longer edible, we stuck them in the ground in our veggie garden. And today I dug them up as most of the potato plants had wilted and died [...]

This is excellent – this one never gets old, even almost 15 years later – it just evolves. [via Sam Aminisam on Google+] A Cow based Economics Lesson: SOCIALISM You have 2 cows. You give one to your neighbor. COMMUNISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and gives you some milk. FASCISM You have 2

If you know me, or follow this blog (which, I must admit has been in sparse in new posts the past, ahem, seven months) you’ll know that I enjoy, and promote, a cappella music and groups. So last night I spotted this one among many Facebook status updates. They’re called the Voca People, and accordin

So, unless you’ve been living under a rock or completely disconnected from the internet and not spoken to anyone in the last couple of weeks – you’ve probably heard of Rebecca Black and her debut music video called Friday. Her video has amassed over 25 million views – no, it’s not because it’s that

WARNING: Yes, this is a long post, I know, you don’t have to read it if you don’t want to – I just felt like sharing it with those interested in what we got up to – photos of our trip and what we encountered along the way are included below. Before the vacation It’s [...]

There are many commercials out there for various products and services. Some good, some not and then there are those that stand out, and you remember. You don’t mind seeing them more often, unlike most commercials that you can’t grab the remote and change channels quick enough! Here’s one that I spo

With each year that passes the fireworks presentations around the world seem to be getting better and better – this past new year’s eve celebrations were no different. As always Sydney definitely didn’t disappoint. London put up a good show too, nice synchronization and Dubai offered something diffe